Riverside battles mosquitoes

The Riverside Town Council met Thursday night and discussed the numerous problems they have been having with mosquito spraying and fogging this year as well as other important topics.

“If it wasn’t for bad luck, we wouldn’t have any luck at all,” said Town Clerk Jana Cook about mosquito control efforts this year. The fogger truck has been experiencing mechanical difficulties and there have been issues with both fueling of the plane and being able to fly on days without too much wind.

Lengthy discussion about the public nature of streets and alleys in town dominated the discussion.

There was debate over whether the town is responsible for keep the alley ways open in case of emergency such as downed power lines. The consensus of the discussion is the town is not required to keep the access open, but it is their responsibility to do so for public safety.

Roy Barber was reappointed a member at large for South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) board.

Food for 150 people is being ordered for Riverside Party Day on Aug. 23. The band for this year’s festivities is Davis and Mavrick.

Resolution 2014-4 supporting the SCWEMS board grant to procure four new cardiac monitors for the area served by the joint powers board was passed.

The next town council meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Riverside Town Hall.

 

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