Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 pm by Stephen Voboril.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Stephen Voboril
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Stephen Graffweg, Arthur Tharpe, Stephen Voboril, Royce Raker
  
  Absent: Kimberly Green
  
  Staff Present: Staff: 4Guests: 6
Agenda Approval
No changes discussed.
Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Public Comments
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting
  Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  4 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained 1 Absent Recused
2. October 02, 2024 Special Meeting Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  3 In Favor Opposed
  1 Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Approve Financials
GM Cox explained that the report is "cash" based. It does not show the approximate 750K that will be netted from the CFAA.
He stated that the Water and Sewer charges/ revenue do not show what was billed for September's usage. This will show as corrected on the October report with October's billings.
Director Raker asked what we buy from the USA Bluebook vendor listed on the checks written report. GM Cox explained that they are a parts vendor for the water and sewer departments.
Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Arthur Tharpe seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
General Manager Report: Adam Cox
Spending bulk of time on the proposed annexation by Peninsula Fire. Made a plea for Plumas County to financially assist with the annexation/LAFCo costs. We were denied, and they instead offered monies as a loan. November 6th there will be a Public Hearing for the annexation proposal. Hoping to have documents to the board by Friday and happy to meet with any board member if needed.
Thanked Kelly Sanders for all her efforts in shopping insurance carriers. We will be switching in April and saving over 40K.
The Cell Tower company is very interested. There is a site walk through scheduled for tomorrow with the engineer and architect. Should have a potential lease agreement very soon.
Fire Chief Report: Richard Sonsteng
Chief Sonsteng was absent: Clerk Johnson stated that the red ambulance was in a shop in Livermore getting approximately 2K worth of repairs done. GM Cox stated that were trying to get the apparatus in good shape before the merge.
Johnson stated that everyone with the Incident Management Teams is home. There are still roughly 9 receivable invoices to build for the Fire Fund.
Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
Homme stated that the water tanks need to be painted. Director Voboril stated that a few years ago a company out of Yuba City quoted 100K. Homme stated they are looking at finance options.
Homme stated the pump at Well 3 was installed. When the water samples some back clean after flushing, he is hopeful it will be back online next week.
The 4th Ave. pump was picked up today. Hopefully installed next week.
Lead and Copper pipes were found. Those property owners will be getting a certified letter mailed to them. The deadline is November 15th.
Operator Coty Pettit passed his Wastewater Grade 1 test.
The Cross-Connections survey was successful, lots of them have been returned.
Director Voboril voiced some concerns as policy hasn't been set by the board.
Homme explained that CPUD code points to the Plumas County plumbing Code.
GM Cox stated that we will be addressing the properties with the high-risk connections.
Local Union Representatives
1. Local 5317 / Chester Professional Firefighter's Association (CFD Safety)
  
  no one present
2. Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)
  
  none at this time
Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
Correspondence
The latest CSDA booklets were given to the board.
Comments
Directors: none
Staff: none
Adjournment
Director Graffweg made a morion to adjourn at 6:03pm. Director Tharpe seconded the motion. All in favor, meeting adjourned.

Posted 3:26 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 3:26 am by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board