Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Kimberly Green.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Kimberly Green
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Stephen Graffweg, Kimberly Green, Stephen Voboril, Royce Raker, Susan Martinez
  
  Staff Present: Staff: 6Guests: 1
Agenda Approval
Director Green stated that Closed Session item "A" will be moved up to just before #4 Financials.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. March 25, 2025, Regular Meeting
  
  A public member noticed that in agenda item #11 that "Complaint" should be "Compliance". The change was acknowledged in the motion to approve.
  Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  5 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained Absent Recused
2. March 27, 2025, Special Meeting
  
  No Discussion
  Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  5 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained Absent Recused
3. April 3, 2025, Special Meeting
  
  No Discussion
  Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  5 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained Absent Recused
4. April 10, 2025, Special Meeting
  
  Director Raker abstained as he was not present for the meeting.
  Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  4 In Favor Opposed
  1 Abstained Absent Recused
Approve Financials
GM Cox went over cash balances. Stated that Water and Sewer funds look good overall. Board members voiced concerns over Wages, Training and Travel and Dues and Fees general ledger lines being over budget. He explained that the wages lines were possibly caused from some leave credit cash outs and possible misclassifications.
Director Voboril asked why back flow devices were installed at the 2 CPUD facilities. Director Martinez suggested for the board members to take the tours to be able to ask the Utility Operations Manager those types of questions.
Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
General Manager Report: Adam Cox
The 23-24 Audit will be complete after Journal Entries and the Management Letter are signed.
Presentation at the May meeting from Pace and SWRCB regarding the state order to update the system. We were given 5 years with a onetime only 5-year extension. This is a 4-million-dollar project. In 2030 the project will be 15 million.
Working with Peninsula Fire on the lease for the building and the administration services agreement. It should be noted while creating the lease agreement that Peninsula is foregoing the 350K in Chester resident tax revenue until the Chester Fire deficit is cleared.
The 25-26 Preliminary Budget is basically completed, it will just need the wages and benefits included once the negotiations are completed. This should meet the June 30th deadline.
The Cross-Connection policy is complete, and the ordinance notifications postings will be handled so the next 2 meetings will meet the 2 full reading requirements. Director Voboril stated he edited the policy with the 533 Chapter. Director Green will review the 2 drafts and decide and give direction to staff on which will be submitted for adoption.
Cheryl and Streamline have website access.
PRA procedures: Most are run through the district's counsel then added to the website through Civasist.
The Policy packet will be ready soon. There are existing policies that weren't a part of the CSDA template packet that need to be incorporated.
The funds for the KBK approved Grant for the new Demo Ambulance were received.
Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
GM Cox relayed to the board:
Pump #2 will be discussed later on the agenda.
GM Cox explained the miscommunication with staff regarding the expenses of the new pump purchases, repairs and labor costs. Director Voboril expressed his concerns about fiscal irresponsibility.
198 Main's Generator has rotting hoses etc. and acts as the emergency backup for the Feather River Dr. Lift Station. Should cost approximately $1500.00 to rehab the generator.
198 Main St. grounds are getting cleaned up.
GM Cox agreed to keep the board in the loop more frequently by email going forward.
Local Union Representatives
1. Local 5317 / Chester Professional Firefighter's Association (CFD Safety)
  
  no one present
2. Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)
  
  no comments at this time
General Manager Job Application Review Ad Hoc Committee Update
Director Voboril stated that 6 applications have been received. 2 interviewed. 2 withdrew their applications. The committee has been calling the applicant's refences either before interviews or after.
Plumas Bank Signature Card Update
It was agreed to remove Art Tharpe as he had resigned from the board and add Susan Martinez as she was appointed to the board, to the Plumas Bank signature card as authorized signers. All others would remain on as authorized signers: Kimberly Green, Steve Voboril and Royce Raker.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Stephen Graffweg seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Tower Co Lease Agreement
GM Cox explained that this amendment meets the PG&E approval as explained in paragraph 6c.
Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Purchase Approval: 4th Avenue Lift Station Pump #2 Repair Parts
GM Cox stated that the extra pump we thought might work had sat for 10 years and does not fit. Pac Machine is reimbursing us 5K for the useless pump.
The invoice for parts needs to be paid so we can have the second pump rebuilt.
Operator 1 Coty Pettit explained that 75% of Chester's sewage goes through 4th Avenues lift station.
UOM Homme stated that Sacramento has Flight Pumps but is farther and Pac Machine is very familiar with our system.
Royce Raker motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
  5   In Favor         Opposed
     Abstained         Absent         Recused
Discussion: Future Use of 198 Main Street
After a brief discussion on the status of the apartment it was suggested that staff bring the cost of repairs needed, to make it rentable, to the board.
Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
none
Closed Session
1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment General Manager
  
  Adjourned to Closed Session before #4 Financials at 5:39pm. Reconvened at 6:11pm. Director Green reported out that information was given to the board as an update on the intricacies on the General Manager hiring process.
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Adam Cox and Sophia Meyer - Unit: Local 39
  
  Adjourned to Closed session for second time at 7:32pm. Reconvened at 8:00pm. Director Green stated updates given to the board and no action taken.
Correspondence
none
Comments
1. Directors
  
  Director Green reminded the board to check their box by the front door often for items. Also to make sure you are raising your hands when voting.
2. Staff
  
  none
Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn by Director Voboril. Seconded by Director Raker. All in favor, meeting adjourned at 8:03pm.

Posted 3:28 am on November 3, 2025

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 3, 2025 3:28 am by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board