Date – Wednesday October 1, 2025 Time – 10:00 a.m. Location – Pahrump Valley Museum
Call to Order – Meeting was called to order at 10:01 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – All present and able participated.
Determination of Quorum – Sergeant at Arms advised a quorum of members was present plus 5 guests.
Introduction of Board – Budd Watkins, Joyce Barishman, Jacky Walker, Doug Blackstock
Changes/Adoption of Agenda – No changes. Motion, 2 nd , Vote unanimous to adopt agenda.
Approve Minutes – September 3, 2025 – As posted on our website. Motion, 2 nd , Vote unanimous.
Chair’s Report – Budd Watkins showed the latest drought report for our area, which is not severe yet due to some rainfall. He also noted openings for volunteer opportunities and for Board positions.
Treasurer’s Report – Joyce Barishman presented the Treasurer’s Report for September. Motion, 2 nd , Vote unanimous to accept Treasurers Report.
Directors Reports – Jacky Walker mentioned the next Pahrump Life article and that binders for new members were available. Joyce Barishman urged guests with wells to join. Doug Blackstock shared water testing information from SGS Silver State Labs in Las Vegas, which charges $310 for the domestic water panel test kit (which covers the same tests PWOA does, and then some). He plans to get the test and said our testing is well worth the membership fee. He also mentioned he is now on the Zombie lot committee for the Water District Governing Board.
Old/Unfinished Business – Reminder that well testing for members is available and to schedule with Aaron Koehler (absent) for October. There was no new business.
Class Topic – “My Swimming Pool Fire Fighting Water Pump” was presented by PWOA Treasurer Joyce Barishman and her husband Mike. It was a very interesting talk and the video showing the power of the hose and pump operations was most informative.
Members Open Forum – No members had questions, comments or shared information.
Adjournment – 10:45 a.m. – Motion, 2 nd. , Vote unanimous.
Next Members Meeting – Wednesday, November 5, 2025
November Class – “To Be Announced”
Respectfully submitted,
Jacky Walker
Secretary
Private Well Owners Association