Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Special Meeting
November 06, 2024 05:30 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
 https://chesterpud.org

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

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. Resolution 2024-437: Dissolution of CPUD's Fire and EMS service boundaries and the annexation of Chester by the Peninsula Fire Protection District - Public Hearing 
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    Hold a Public Hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-437, which would initiate an application to the Plumas Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) to dissolve CPUD's fire/EMS services and annex Chester into the Peninsula Fire Protection District. 

    • Ridgeline Municipal Strategies, LLC - Updated Agreement
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      This agreement replaces the prior agreement with more specific tasks in the scope of work now that we have more information about financing the potential termination of CPUD's CalPERS Safety Plans. 

      • Fire Department's CalPERS UAL Refunding Overview
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        • Stradling Law: Bond Counsel Agreement
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          The advice of Bond Counsel is necessary to explore options for financing the potential termination of CPUD's CalPERS Safety Plans. 

          • Oppenheimer: G-17 Letter - Underwriter Services 
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            An underwriter is necessary to explore options for financing the potential termination of CPUD's CalPERS Safety Plans. 

            • Resolution 2024-438: Authorizing and Directing Staff to Take Actions Necessary to Issue Debt for the Purpose of Refunding a Portion of the District's Unfunded Accrued Liability
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              • 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 5:16 pm on November 5, 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 November 5, 2024 5:16 pm by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board