Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
August 26, 2025 05:30 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
Stephen Graffweg •  Kimberly Green •  Stephen Voboril •  Royce Raker •  Susan Martinez

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS BOARD & MISSION STATEMENT

Public Comment: Non-Agenda Items

The board cannot take action on comments regarding non-agenda items. We do, however, value public input and will consider comments for future action. Comments on non-agenda items are not accepted at special meetings.

Public Comment: Agenda Items

The chairperson or presiding officer shall have the exclusive authority to recognize speakers from the public during the point of discussion and before is taken for each agenda item within the agenda. Although there is no time limit, comments are respectfully requested to be within 3 minutes per speaker per agenda item.

MISSION STATEMENT

Chester Public Utility District is dedicated to fostering transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and ethical governance, while safeguarding natural resources and delivering essential services with efficiency, respect, and integrity.

1. Call to Order

   • Pledge of Allegiance

   • Roll Call

2. Agenda Approval
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   • July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting

4. Approve Financials
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Financials: June draft financials were tabled from 7-22-2025 Meeting.

   • June 2025 Financials: CPA Report

   • July 2025 Financials: Checks for the Month, Deposits for the Month and Employee Position Report.

5. Grants Update
   Discussion Comment

   Update the Board on the Status of New Grant Applications and Current Grant's.
6. Reports to the Board of Directors
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   • General Manager's Report

   • Utility Operation Manager's Report

7. State Water Resource Control Board Regulator, Division of Drinking Water, Engineer Nick McGann present
   Discussion Comment

   Engineer McGann will be present for discussion/Q&A regarding backflow devices.
8. Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance #2025.01: Version 2 and Plan
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Second review and approval of the Ordinance and Plan as first approved by the Board on 07-22-2025.
9. Local Union Representatives
   Discussion Comment

   • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

10. 2025-2026 Budget 
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Tabled from 7-22-2025 Board meeting. Possible Adoption.

    
    
11. 2023-2024 Audit 
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Tabled from 6-24-2025 and 7-22-2025 Board Meetings. Possible Adoption or possible creation of Ad Hoc Committee.
12.  Resolution 2025.01: Plumas County Taxroll Collection
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Table from August-19-2025 Board Meeting 
13. Dynamic District Solutions, Bonnie Mullaney; Independent Contractor Agreement for CPUD General Manager Services.
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item
    Approval of contract with Bonnie Mullaney/Dynamic District Solutions to serve as General Manager at a rate of $120,000 with the use of the car and the casita. 
14. Cooperative Personnel Services - Consulting
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    General HR Consulting Agreement
15. Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
    Discussion Comment

    The board cannot take action on comments regarding non-agenda items. We do, however, value public input and will consider comments for future action.
16. Closed Session
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
    • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
      

      Conference with Labor Negotiators Bonnie Mullaney and Margaret Long; Prentice Long PC Law Firm RE: Miscellaneous Unit: Stationary Engineer's Local 39 2025-2028 MOU and Salary Schedule.

    • Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
      

      Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release: A. RTDennis Accountancy, CPUD District Auditor.  

      B. Hire a CPA to assess 24-25 Financials

    • Real Estate Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
      Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Gov Code Section 54956.8)

       A. Foos: 198 Main Rental or Purchase

       B. Peninsula Fire Protection District: CPUD Facility Rental Agreement  

      C. Tony Sand: 198 Main Casita Possible Rental Agreement

17. Correspondence 
    Discussion Comment
18. Comments
    Discussion Comment

    • Directors

    • Staff

19. Adjournment

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting please contact Cheryl Johnson at (530) 258-2171. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the Chester Public Utility District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.