Date – Wednesday August 6, 2025 Time 10:00 a.m. Location – Pahrump Valley Museum
Call to Order – Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – All present and able participated.
Determination of Quorum – Sergeant at Arms advised a quorum of members was present plus 15 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 – July 2, 2025 – As posted on our website. Motion, 2 nd , Vote unanimous.
Chair’s Report – Budd Watkins reported on two Community Coalition meetings that he and Doug attended that may prove beneficial for PWOA visibility in the community. He also outlined a conversation he and Jacky had with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to utilize their grant for well
testing. He also noted openings for volunteer opportunities and for Board positions.
Treasurer’s Report – Joyce Barishman presented the Treasurer’s Report for May. Motion, 2 nd , Vote unanimous to accept Treasurers Report. Urged guests with wells to join.
Directors Reports – Jacky Walker noted the next article in Pahrump Life will be on Tamarisk/Salt Cedar removal and introduced Christopher Berkey of the National Rural Water Association who said a few words. Joyce Barishman noted she will be doing the October class on her pool’s firefighting water pump.
Old/Unfinished Business – Reminder that well testing for members is available and to schedule with Aaron Koehler after the meeting to sign up. The Board reconfirmed the elimination of Associate Memberships as there have been none for several years. Guest Mike Fender gave an update on the solar
farm developments around Pahrump. Copper Rays still wants to build by Hafen. His group is investigating a tortoise fence. There was no new business.
Class Topic – “Shocking Your Well” was presented by Budd Watkins with additional excellent input by NRWA’s Christopher Berkey.
Members Open Forum – Helene Williams announced the Nye County Water Board meeting on August 12 and that a committee is being formed to discuss the water impact of Zombie lots.
Adjournment – 10:55 a.m. – Motion, 2 nd. , Vote unanimous.
Next Members Meeting – Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Respectfully submitted,
Jacky Walker
Secretary
Private Well Owners Association