Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
January 23, 2024 05:30 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
 https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
 Stephen Graffweg • Chair Kimberly Green •  Royce Raker •  Arthur Tharpe • Vice Chair 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

  2. Agenda Approval
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
    • Public Comments
      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
      The board cannot take action on comments regarding non-agenda items. We do, however, value public input and will consider comments for future action.The chairperson or presiding officer shall have the exclusive authority to recognize speakers from the public during the point of discussion and before action 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. Public members are to address the board from the podium, when recognized, and introduce themselves if they so please.
    • Approval of Meeting Minutes
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

      December 19, 2023 Regular Meeting

      December 26 & 27, 2023 Special Meeting

      January 9, 2024 Special Meeting

      January 16, 2024 Special Meeting


      • Approve Financials
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

         December 2023 Financials

        • General Manager Report: Adam Cox
          DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item
          • Fire Chief Report: Matthew Balzarini
            DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item
            • Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
              DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item
              • Appointment of Tax Measure Advisory Committee
                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
                • Local Union Representatives
                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                  • Local 5317 / Chester Professional Firefighter's Association {CFD Safety}

                  • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

                • Surplus of Equipment 
                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item
                  • Closed Session
                    • 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

                      Conference with Labor Negotiators - 

                      i. IAFF Local 5317 - Agency Negotiator: General Manager Adam Cox

                    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)

                      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3) - 1 potential case

                  • Reconvene and Report on Closed Session
                    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
                    • Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
                      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                      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
                        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                        Directors

                        Staff

                        • 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.

                        Posted 4:27 pm on January 19, 2024

                        This agenda was posted on the front window of the office of the Chester Public Utility District located at 251 Chester Airport Rd., Chester California, at the Chester Post Office, Plumas Sun and at Chesterpud.org on January 19, 2024 4:27 pm by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board