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PAHRUMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE Pahrump Environmental Management Advisory Committee December 1, 2023 scheduled - 11:30 AM / actual – 11:46 AM 1. Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order. 2. Roll Call: John Pawlak, Bill Stremmel, Robert Adams, Dina Williamson-Erdag, Dale Griffith, Cheryl Varkalis Absent: BOCC liaison – Ron Boskovich Guests: Heather Freeman – UNR Extension, Tamalyn Taylor – NYECC, Debbie Woodland – Great Basin Water Company Pat Schoeb – Notary Public 3. Approval of the Agenda for December 1, 2023 Bill S. – 1st Cheryl V. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 - nay 4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Tamalyn Taylor spoke about the Nevada Clean Energy Fund, a non-profit organization that increases access to renewable energy opportunities. 5. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of Minutes of the Pahrump Environmental Management Advisory Committee (PEMAC) meeting of November 3rd, 2023. Motion to approve with correction for deletion of Debra Perna from the roster as she has resigned: Dale G. – 1st Cheryl V. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 - nay 6. Announcements (first) Debbie Woodland said that Friends of Discover Park were meeting at Great Basin College on Thursday, December 7th @ 5:30 pm to show videos of burrowing owls taken by Tom Ferguson in 2021 + 2023. Heather Freeman said that UNR Extension would be hosting an “Open Garden Celebration of Lights” on Friday, December 15th from 4 – 6:00 pm. Bill S. said that the Nevada Site Specific Advisory Board would have its January, 2024 meeting at the VEA conference center in Pahrump on Wednesday the 17th @ 4:00 pm. In response to a suggestion that this would be an occasion to request DOE funding for 160 improvements, Dina E. stated that DOE will not fund roads. 7. Committee Comments Dina E. asked if any dates were scheduled for OML training? Chair JP said that OML sessions are now much shorter than previously. 8. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberations to review and consider following application for the Pahrump Nuclear Waste and Environmental Advisory Committee member for BOCC appointment: Dale Griffith. Chair John P. said that applications for the five regular and two alternate positions come to us before going to the BOCC, but that George Glidden’s application is “automatic”. Cheryl V. said, “If he’s interested, he can come to the meetings.” Motion to approve Dale G.’s application: Robert A. – 1st Bill S. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 – nay. Application from George Glidden will be considered in January. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberations to consider 2024 Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary through a secret ballot or show of hands. John P. agreed to continue as Chair, the Vice-Chair will remain vacant until next month, and Bill S. will remain as Secretary, as affirmed: Robert A. – 1st Cheryl V. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 – nay. 10. For Discussion Only – Ongoing water sampling of Basin 162 valley floor water wells. John P. said that state funding by the Southern Nye Country Conservation District would initially cover four wells on the valley floor. John Klenke is a hydrogeologist for the County. 11. For Discussion Only – regarding previously agreed to Board name change to the Pahrump Environmental Management Advisory Committee (PEMAC). Chair John P. said this would be deferred until next month. 12. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding environmental issues in Southern Nevada and within the Town of Pahrump to include comments to the Board of Nye County Commissioners. Bill S. – 1st Dale G. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 – nay. Chair John P. said this could include planning the 2024 Earth Day event. In response to Tamalyn Taylor’s request for one room of the Bob Rudd Center for presentations and in-depth discussions, and the other for artists, John P. suggested that the artists could be outside. He suggested that the other room be for utilities as they are more technical. Debbie Woodland asked if she can start soliciting for artist participation, to which John P. responded ‘Yes’. John P. asked Tamalyn Taylor if she could obtain separate funding for Green Life Produce and other presenters as he could not fund those groups. Numerous other groups including past participants will be invited to the 2024 event. In response to questions about Kellogg Park Robert A. said that the Parks Advisory Committee had been disbanded. Cheryl V. asked if we could focus on burning – “What’s allowed and not allowed,” complaining about someone in her neighborhood “burning plastic at night”. John P. said he would forward her concerns to Fire Chief Scott Lewis. Cheryl V. also said that the BLM will not have a ranger for law enforcement in southern Nye County after their current ranger retires. 13. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding nuclear issues in Southern Nevada and within the Town of Pahrump to include comments to the Board of Nye County Commissioners Bill S. – 1st Cheryl V. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 – nay. John P. said that since 2000 DOE has paid compensation to “Collar counties around the test site” in varying amounts based on the number of trucks carrying low-level and mixed low-level radioactive waste. He said he has requested statistics from the NSSAB on current volumes and that “Scott Lewis would have exact figures. NSSAB is seeking new members. 14. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding setting the date and time for the next committee meeting. It was agreed to schedule the next meeting for Friday, January 5th as the first day of the month. Cheryl 1st Dale G. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 – nay ---PAGE BREAK--- 15. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Second) none 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS (second) none . 17. ADJOURNMENT – 12:59 PM Motion to adjourn: Bill S. – 1st Dale G. – 2nd 6 – yay / 0 - nay. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024 @ 11:30 am. Signed: Date: