Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
March 16, 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.

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. Meeting Minutes
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Possible Approval of February 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

   Possible Approval of March 2, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
6. Financials
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   a. Possible Approval of January CPA Financial Report

   b. Possible Approval of February CPA Financial Report

   2026 January and February Financials: CPA Financial Reports, Check Registers, December Deposits Reports, Position Cost Reports, Investment Statements and Annual Summary by Month Reports. 

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

   • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

8. Reports to the Board: 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, 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. Resolution #441: Monthly Inter fund 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.
12. Water and Wastewater Rate Study Draft 2 by PACE Engineering. Paul Reuter and Curtis PagetPresentation and Discussion will begin at 5:00pm.
    Discussion Comment    View Item

    Discussion of proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Increases.

    Discussion of Public Comment Letter: Mark Lilley
13. Water Tanks Inspection Reports, Maintenance Estimates, and Financing Option
    Discussion Comment    View Item

    A.  Superior Tank Solutions: 2 Tank Inspection Reports and a Maintenance Program Estimate

    B.  Government Capital: Financing Option
14. Account # 00004819: Possible water and sewer bill forgiveness for a customer whose home just burned down
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Possible approval to forgive/wave customer's bill temporarily. 
15. Insurance Policies Renewals
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    A. Employment Practices Liability Insurance / Directors & Officers: George Petersen Quote 3-31-2026 / 3-31-2027

    
    
16. 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.
17. Correspondence 
    Discussion Comment

    Annual 700 Forms are all submitted and the County has been updated.
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.