Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
December 19, 2023 03:00 PM
251 Chester Airport, Chester, CA 96020
https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
Stephen Graffweg •  Kimberly Green •  Arthur Tharpe •  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
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
3. Board of Directors Oath of Office
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Kim Green

   Steve Voboril

   Steve Graffweg

   Art Tharpe
4. Board of Directors: Election of Officers
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Board Chair

   Board Vice Chair

   Secretary / Treasurer
5. Public Comments
   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.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.
6. Approve Meeting Minutes
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   November 14,2023, Regular Meeting

   November 28, 2023, Special Meeting/ Workshop
7. Approve Financials
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   December 2023 Financials
8. General Manager Report: Adam Cox
   Discussion Comment
9. Fire Chief Report: Matthew Balzarini
   Discussion Comment
10. Local Union Representatives
    Discussion Comment

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

    • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

11. Update from Directors Green and Tharpe regarding Seneca Hospital Ambulance billing agreement.
    Discussion Comment
12. Tax Measure
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Resolution 2024-01

    Consider Creation of a Tax Measure Advisory Committee for the May 7, 2024, Special Election.
13. Retiree Health Resolution #2024-02
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
14. Closed Session
    • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)

      1 Case: Maumoynier vs Chester Fire Department Case #CV23-00234.

    • 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
      

      IAFF Local 5317: Agency Negotiator General Manager Adam Cox

      General Manager: Agency Negotiator Board Chair Steve Voboril

    • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
      

      one potential case

    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
15. Reconvene from Closed Session
    Discussion Comment
16. Report on Closed Session
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
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. 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.