April 10, 2025

Mr. Goedhart

disclosed thal he was a holder of water rights in Pahrump and Amargosa but that he did not feel there was anything on the agenda that would present a conflict of interest. Mrs. Strickland disclosed that she was a licensed well driller in the State of Nevada but as she was not a voting member of the board she did not present any risk of a conflict. Mr. Lach mentioned that he was a holder of water rights in Nye County but that he did not see anything on the agenda that would hinder his ability to vote. Mr. Miller disclosed lhat he was also a water rights holder in Nye County but that nothing on the agenda posed a risk of conflict. o (00:07:39) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION - Discussion, deliberation with possible action on the 2024 lndependent Auditor's Report conducted by Daniel C. McArthur, LTD Certified Public Accountant and filed with Nevada Department of Taxation by Nye County Comptroller Helen Bae on behalf of the Nye County Water District. This item will impose no unbudgeted financial impact. 9 (00:29:02) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION - Discussion and deliberation to accept, amend and accept or reject the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget of the Nye County Water District Governing Board. This item will impose no unbudgeted financial impact.

Mrs. Vvilliams

made a motion to accept the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget of the Nye County Water District Governing Board. Mr. Jackson offered a second to the motion which was approved through a unanimous vote of &0. 10 (01 :05:52) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION - Discussion, deliberation, and consideration to approve, amend and approve or deny a request for funding for BEC Environmental lnc. Work Order #6 in the amount of $20,000 for technical services on an as-needed basis to support the Nye County Water Oistrict General Manager.

Mr. Holden

made a motion to approve funding for BEC Environmental lnc. Work Order #6 in the amount of $20,000. Mr. Lach offered a second to the motion which was approved through a unanimous vote of 6-0.

Mr. Jackson

made a motion to direct the General Manager to execute a lease agreement on behalf of the Nye County Water District Governing Board in an amount not to exceed $22,000 annually for a commercial building space. Mr. Holden offered a second to the motion which was approved through a unanimous vote of 6-0. 't2. (02:35:25) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - Discussion, deliberation with possible direction to staff on a proposed program to support the Community Source Groundwater Protection Plan through a direct mailing campaign to all Nye County residents encouraging them to use the prescription drop off program already undenray by the Nye County Sheriff's Office. This item will impose no unbudgeted financial impact at this time. 13. (02:49:40) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - Discussion, deliberation and possible direction to staff to work with the District's General Legal Counsel to develop a "Distressed Water Rights Buy-Back Program" for water rights holders in Nye County.

Mr. Holden

requested that the Manager return to the board with answers to a variety of questions asked during discussion on the item. '16. (03:05:37) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - Discussion and deliberation on the 2:1 relinquishment ordinance for new residential subdivisions within Nevada Hydrographic Basin #162 and what progress has been made toward the ordinance being ratified by the Board of Nye County Commissioners. This item will impose no impact.

Mrs. Strickland

offered advice on how the ordinance's proposed language could be amended so that it may receive support from the Nye County Commission. No direction to staff was offered. '17 . (03:40:56) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION - Discussion and deliberation to: A) Support an application filed with the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission to approve a gas station located at the corners of Hwy. 160 and Hwy. 372 in Pahrump at the previous location of the Bank of America, or: B) Oppose an application filed with the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission to approve a gas station located at the corners of Hwy. 160 and Hwy. 372 in Pahrump at the previous location of the Bank of America. This item will impose no financial impact. Page 4 April 10, 2025

Mr. Holden

made a motion to support an application filed with the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission to approve a gas station located at the corners of Hwy. 160 and Hwy.372 Mr. Jackson offered a second to the motion which was approved through a unanimous vote of 6-0.

Mr. Jackson

made a motion to approve sending a letter of gratitude to Nevada State Engineer Adam Sullivan. Mr. Holden offered a second to the motion which was approved through a unanimous vote of 6-0.

Mrs. Wlliams

made a motion lo approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Jackson offered a second to the motion which was approved through a vote of S1 with Mr. Holden abstaining from the vote as he was unable to review the supporting materials.

Mrs. VMlliams

made a motion to approve set the date, time and location of the next Water District Governing Board meeting for Tuesday, May 27 , 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pahrump Page 5 April 10, 2025 Commissioners Chambers. Mr. Holden offered a second to the motion which was approved through a unanimous vote of 6-0. 24 104:.21:041CLOSING GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - Up to three-minute time limit per person. Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period. No comment was offered.

Mr. Holden

offered thal general accounting practices dictate that a new General Auditor be selected every five years and that the currenl auditor had been retained for al least eight years. He recommended that the Board consider another auditor moving forward.