Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
February 23, 2026 03:00 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
Stephen Graffweg •  Kimberly Green •  Stephen Voboril •  Tami Tharpe •  Rick Paulsen

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. Closed Session
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
   • 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.

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

     4 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

   • Public Employee Appointment
     Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment

     Legal Counsel Contracted Services regarding CalPERS matters: Vance Piggot at Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann and Girard Law firm.

4. 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.
5. Legal Contract regarding CalPERS matters
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Possible approval of contract with Vance Piggott at Kronick, Moskovitz Tiedemann and Girard Law firm.
6. 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.

   • 2026 January 26 Regular Meeting Minutes.

7. Local Union Representatives
   Discussion Comment

   • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

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

   General Manager

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

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

   Update the Board on all current Grants' statuses.

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

    Update on upcoming Trainings and Education opportunities.

    Reports to the board on attended classes and conferences.
11. 2025-2026 Budget V2. Amendments: Fire Fund
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible approval of Fire Fund amendments of the 25-26 Budget V2 to V2.1.
12. Resolution #441: Monthly Interfund Transfers from Fire Fund to both Water Fund and Sanitation Fund 
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible Approval of Resolution #441 for Interfund Monthly Transfers for Utilities and Facility Rent from the Fire 400 Fund to 50% to the Water 200 Fund and 50% to the Sanitation 300 Fund.
13. Committees Policy #4060: Update
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible approval of Committees Policy #4060 with updates discussed at the January 26, 2026, Board Meeting and possible approval to add Health Insurance Committee. 
14. Policy 2310 Operator 1 Part Time / Emergencies Job Description
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible Approval of Policy 2310 Operator 1 Part Time / Emergencies Job Description
15. CPUD Logo and Letterhead
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible approval of new CPUD logo and letterhead
16. Plumas Bank Signature Card update
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Possible approval to update the signers on the Plumas Banks signature card for the checking account by adding Stephen Voboril, Teresa (Tami) Tharpe and Richard (Rick) Paulsen. Steve Graffweg and Kim Green are to remain as signers.  No signers to remove at this time.
17. 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.
18. Correspondence 
    Discussion Comment

    Annual 700 Forms due April 1st. Friendly Reminder.

    
    
19. Comments
    Discussion Comment

    • Directors

    • Staff

20. 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.