Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Stephen Voboril.
Kim Green present by zoom.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Stephen Voboril
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Stephen Graffweg, Kimberly Green, Stephen Voboril, Susan Martinez
  
  Absent: Royce Raker
  
  Staff Present: Staff: 4Guests: 5
Agenda Approval Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Pace Engineering and California State Water Resource Control Board
Curtis Padget from Pace Engineering explained:
2016 Cease and Desist renewed in 2021. Expires in 2026. He recommended workshops with the board often to keep them up to date. The board asked that this happens after the new CPUD GM is in place.
3 Options to change the Treatment Plant to: 1) Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite. 2) On site, self-generating Sodium Hypochlorite. 3) UV Light like the city of Williams has currently. Pace recommends #2. #2 will cost approximately 3 million. This will not be completed in the time frame and will cost the district in fines until resolved. Fines will occur beginning in February 2026.
He also recommended a SAGR lagoon. This will remove the algae and disinfect the system more efficiently. This will cost approximately 19 million by 2030.
The grant is not a guarantee and the planning efforts with CWSRF are ongoing.
The 3 million in disinfection improvements should be the District's biggest concerns. He believes a monthly increase between $8.00 and $13.00 monthly would suffice.
Stacey with The State Water Recourse Control Board out of Redding explained the permit, the fines and penalties regarding the chloroform and ammonia limits having 5 violations.
She recommended meeting monthly to address the I&I issues.
The project can be broken down in phases to make it more affordable. It's best to show improvements and due diligence.
Curtis Padget stated that they will be applying in the fall for 2027 funding for the Construction Grant.
Presentation completed: 6:21pm.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting
  Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  4 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained 1 Absent Recused
2. April 24, 2025, Special Meeting
  Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  4 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained 1 Absent Recused
3. May 2, 2025, Special Meeting
  
  Director Graffweg abstained as he was not present for the 5-2-2025 meeting.
  Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  3 In Favor Opposed
  1 Abstained 1 Absent Recused
4. May 12, 2025, Special Meeting
  Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Stephen Graffweg seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  4 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Approve Financials
A brief discussion was had about the fire and water current cash status being in the negative. Cheryl will run a report to explain what makes up the Accounts Payable General Ledger.
Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Stephen Graffweg seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
General Manager Report: Adam Cox
GM Cox not present. No report.
Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
4th Avenue Lift Station is healthy again as the new-rebuilt pump is installed.
He will get his Backflow Recertification in July and OIT Bankston will take his Backflow Exam in August.
198 Main St. landscaping is complete and only cost $2700.00 rather than $12K if done by a landscaping professional. Director Martiez commented that the landscaping looks very nice.
198 Main St. Generator is being maintained and repaired. This will be beneficial to potential future renters and can be used for the Feather River Lift Station when the power goes out.
CPM may need to come help with the issues at Well 3.
Flushing to begin next week after meter reading so completed for the month.
He brought the CPUD facilities up to code with the backflow installations.
Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance
Director Voboril read the Ordinance Verbatim.
He explained that the high hazard properties would be priority.
The state does a high hazard assessment every 5 years.
Backflows are tested annually at the consumer's expense.
UOM Homme stated that he conducted a survey by mail and has begun field surveys.
UOM Homme also expressed his concerns that the ordinance does not meet the state requirements. He has reached out to Nick, our regulator for next steps.
Local Union Representatives
1. Local 5317 / Chester Professional Firefighter's Association (CFD Safety)
  
  no one present.
2. Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)
  
  nothing at this time.
General Manager Job Application Review Ad Hoc Committee Update
Director Voboril stated that they received another application, maybe 2. They have not been reviewed. More discussion for Closed Session.
Budget Preparation Policy: Review and Possible Amendment: to add a designee in the absence of a General Manager to work with the Office Manager in preparing the Proposed Fiscal Year Budget.
Director Martinez stated that a preliminary budget needs to be up for approval at the June Regular meeting.
Office Manager Johnson stated that the preliminary budget will be complete pending the outcome of the Employee MOU. She asked the Board if she could present the budget at the June meeting, should we still not have a GM in place. Director Voboril and Director Martinez stated they would be ok with OM Johnson presenting if needed.
Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
Public members asked questions regarding personnel matters. Director Green reminded them that those matters are handled in Closed Session.
Closed Session
1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
  General Manager
  
  Director Voboril asked for a roll call vote accepting the CPUD/Cox Separation Agreement
  Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Kimberly Green seconded the motion.
  
  The roll call vote:
  
  Aye Kimberly Green Aye Stephen Voboril Aye Susan Martinez Nay Stephen Graffweg Absent Royce Raker
2. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment
  General Manager
  
  Director Voboril stated that they want to schedule a Special Meeting, June 2nd at 3:00pm to have Bonnie Mullaney present. Director Voboril asked for a roll call vote to offer Bonnie Mullaney the GM position.
  Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.
  
  The roll call vote:
  
  Aye Stephen Graffweg Aye Kimberly Green Aye Stephen Voboril Aye Susan Martinez Absent Royce Raker
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators Susan Martinez and Sophia Meyer - Unit: Local 39
  
  Director Voboril stated that the board consulted with the District's Negotiator, Sophia Meyer, who updated the board on the Local 39 MOU negotiations.
Correspondence
Director Green stated that she received a call from the Brian Foos of the St. Andrews Academy. He is present and stated that he would like to purchase the 198 Main St. property. He explained some of the previous building inspection details and the benefits to having his school at that address. Director Green thanked him for his comments and stated she will put this on a future agenda to discuss in Closed Session.
Comments
1. Directors
  
  none
2. Staff
  
  none
Adjournment
Director Martinez made a motion to adjourn at 8:45pm. Director Graffweg seconded the motion. All in favor, meeting adjourned.

Posted 3:30 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 3:30 am by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board