Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
January 26, 2026 03:00 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
Stephen Graffweg •  Kimberly Green •  Stephen Voboril

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

   • Recite Mission Statement

2. Agenda Approval
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
3. Board of Directors Vacancies: 2 Seats: Review submitted Letters of Interest, Interview and Appoint. 
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Interview and appoint 2 new board members.  Appointed members will recite the Oath of Office and assume their seat at the table.
4. 2026 Board Election of Officers
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Nominate and Vote for Board Chair and Board Vice Chair for the 2026 Calendar Year
5. Closed Session
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
   • Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
     Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
   • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
     

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

   • Real Estate Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
     

     Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

     1. 198 Main St. "Big Bay" Potential Rental Space Opportunity.

   • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
     Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)

     2 potential cases.

   • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
     Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)

     Marissa Giampoli vs Chester Public Utility District et al. Defendants Chester PUD, Adam Cox, and Matthew Balzarini. Case number: CV24-00053, in Plumas Superior Court.

   • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
     

     Liability Claims: Claimant: Stephen Graffweg pursuant to § 54961

6. Board Report on Closed Session
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Board Chair will report out on each item and take a roll call vote on any action taken in Closed Session.
7. 251 Chester Airport Rd. Sublease Agreement between Peninsula Fire Protection District and CPUD.
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Possible final approval of PFPD Sublease Agreement: 251 Chester Airport Rd: Crew Quarters & Engine Bays. (Room label name change on Exhibit A Floor plan)
8. Approve a Board Member to represent the District as an individual at no cost to the District.
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Possible approval for a Board Member to act alone at no cost to the District, representing on behalf of CPUD, to research state regulatory agencies and backflow regulations
9. Consent Agenda
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item
   These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Board will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any Board members, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.

   • 2025 December 16 Regular Meeting Minutes.

   • Policy 3035: Appoint General Manager, Bonnie Mullaney as CPUD Treasurer.

10. Financials
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Approve CPA Month End Reports

    2025 September Financials 

    2025 October Financials

    2025 November Financials 

    2025 December Financials: December CPA Financial Report, December Check Register, December Deposits Report, December Position Cost Report and Annual Summary by Month.

    Additional December documents included for reference purposes only. Other month's documents are visible in previous months agenda packets for reference on the chesterpud.org website.
11. Local Union Representatives
    Discussion Comment

    • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

12. Reports to the Board for December: by General Manager Bonnie Mullaney
    Discussion Comment    View Item

    General Manager

    Utility Operation Manager
13. Grant updates: by General Manager Mullaney
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Grant History Ledger, 2026 January Grant Tracker and Grant Updates.

    Update the Board on all current Grants' statuses.

    Update the Board on any new Grants.
14. CPUD Education & Training
    Discussion Comment    View Item

    Update on upcoming Trainings and Education opportunities.

    Reports to the board on attended classes and conferences.
15. Resolution #440: Interfund Loan Agreement from the Sanitation Fund to the Fire Fund of $215,869.00.
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible approval of Interfund Loan by Resolution #440: Fire Fund (400) owes Sanitation Fund (300) $215,869.00. Resolution Number 440 was not denoted on the previous agenda, December 16, 2025.  This action is for transparency purposes by reapproving with the proper agenda heading.
16. Approve signed Contract with Daniel Daily Construction
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible approval of the Contract for Daniel Daily Construction to perform maintenance and repair work at 198 Main St.
17. Dissolve Fire Department Specific Policies 
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    a. Possibly Dissolve Policy #2050 Holdover  

    b. Possibly Dissolve Policy #2375 PIO Job Description
18. Committees Policy# 4060: Nominate and Vote on all Committees
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Potentially Add or Omit Committees, Update Policy, and Appoint Members of Committees

    
    
19. Policy 5010: Board Meetings
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Update the Policy # 5010 with the 2026 Date and Times of Regular Board Meetings as voted on at the December 16, 2025. Policy number was not listed on the 12-16-2025 Agenda.  Possible re-vote of new dates and times.
20. Stand-by Fee Removal Process
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Discussion to possibly remove the Stand-by Fee implemented to water customers that have their water services deactivated. What that means to the consumer. Resolution Amendment, Posting and Notification process. 
21. 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.
22. Correspondence 
    Discussion Comment

    Annual 700 Forms due April 1st.

    Confidential Register Voter opt in or out document due to Plumas County ASAP.
23. Comments
    Discussion Comment

    • Directors

    • Staff

24. 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.