Karin Helvey

The meeting agenda included a report on operations and staffing, covering staffing levels, materials, the Fire EMS Image Task Force concerning public perception (aligned with Strategic Plan 2013-2018), and the VCIO Report. Budgetary items scheduled for review involved the monthly review of revenues and expenditures for the Fire Department and Administration for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Other primary discussion points included the status of the 2024-25 audit, a status report from the Business Office, and the General Manager Report.

The committee meeting included a review of the Parks and Recreation Facilities status, covering staffing, materials, and vandalism costs, alongside a VCIO report. Budgetary items reviewed included the Monthly Review of Revenue and Expenditures for Parks and Pool FY 2025-26 and the Treasurer's Report for June 2025. Discussions were held regarding the need for cameras at Johnson Park and pool funding options, with the latter being sent to closed session. The committee also addressed discussions on the Youth Center Building upgrade project and site plan layout, bringing programs to the Youth Center Building, special events requests, and the need to update OPUD's Strategic Plan, which was last updated in 2018.

The key discussion and action item focused on the Public Works section, specifically considering the approval of the Wheatland OPUD Regional Wastewater Transmission and Treatment Facilities Project Phase 1 Contract No. 2: OPUD Pump Stations and Pipelines Project. The Board entertained public comment and director questions before ultimately approving this contract motion.

The meeting included the approval of various routine items via the Consent Agenda, such as the December 2025 Claims for Payment and Overtime Report, along with reviews of financial summaries and water sales data. Key actions included approving a request for quotes for up to five Master Service Agreements for facility maintenance and repair services. In Public Works, the Board approved the lowest bid from Geweke Ford for one midsize truck purchase and approved the updated Capacity Purchase Agreement and Operations Agreement with the City of Wheatland, pending legal review. Furthermore, the bid from Sierra National, Inc. was approved for the Plumas Lake Water Treatment Plant, Well #34, and Well #35 Capacity Increase and Site Improvement Specifications. The Board also approved waiving water and sewer capacity fees for a specific lot. The Business Office proposal to purchase a new copy machine was approved. Discussions included a presentation regarding cameras in Johnson Park, which was postponed, and an update on South County Infrastructure. The Board convened in Closed Session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation.

The meeting commenced with the election of officers, resulting in the nomination and approval of Director Burbank as President and Director Griego as Vice President. Key discussions involved committee assignments, where ad-hoc committees were extended through the end of 2026, and modifications to the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting time. Under the Consent Agenda, the Board approved several items, including merit increases for three employees and a dedication agreement with the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria. In Public Works matters, approvals were granted for a vending machine agreement at Eufay Woods Sr. Park (subject to legal review), bid specifications for one midsize truck purchase, the Rio Del Oro Village 17 through 20 Parks Development Agreement (subject to legal edits), and the Northpoint Village 2 Parks Development Agreement (subject to legal edits). Additionally, the Master Service Agreement (MSA) Contract for SCADA was approved. Updates were received regarding South County Infrastructure and the lift station at River Oaks and Zanes. The Board convened in Closed Session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, specifically concerning Aqueous Film-Forming Litigation.