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Public meetings / Water District

October 26, 2020

3 turns, 3 with a named speaker, under 3 agenda items. The words and the names are the county clerk's.

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8. 11:11 AM Ex-Parte Communications and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statements.

Commissioner Strickland

disclosed in addition to this Board’s liaison and a County Commissioner, she is also the owner of Strickland Construction, T&M Group Realty and Lakeside Storage. She has been a licensed well drilling, pump setting, septic contractor as well as a broker who brokers water rights for 26 years. She will not be voting on items during this meeting. Although she will be able to influence this Board, she does not find this to be a conflict of interest. It is her hope that her knowledge base is of value.

9. 11:12 AM For Presentation – Presentation and Discussion with Opportunity for Public

Commissioner Strickland

asked how hard are we going to fight the suggested tax increase resolutions. Jay Dixon said Round Mountain Gold will be at the table for sure. Commissioner Strickland verbalized Nye County’s support.

11. 12:03 PM For Presentation – Presentation and Discussion with Opportunity for Public

Commissioner Strickland

asked what kind of economic impact this could bring to Railroad Valley. Both Vincent and Jay expressed they feel the impact could be extremely significant. The lithium in Railroad Valley has the potential of the World Class deposits mined in Tibet. Helene Williams asked if lithium can be detected by satellite. Vincent said not to his knowledge. Vincent Ramirez provided his email address for further questions. Vince@3PLOperating.com