Trenton is annexed into Cache Mosquito Abatement District

By Mikaylie Kartchner

April 15, 2005 | LOGAN -- Trenton was annexed into the Cache Mosquito Abatement District Thursday after a public hearing at the Bear River Health Department.

The public hearing was attended by at least 10 residents of Trenton and the Mayor Perry Spackman. All present, except Spackman, were for going the district.

"I have real reservations that the mosquito abatement can be run for the money it's discussed and do what it's discussed," Spackman told the board. But the mayor still requested that Trenton be annexed into the district.

"And I hope they prove me wrong," Spackman said.

Several of the other residents commented at the meeting.

"We need some help," said Janet Cottle. "We spend tons of money trying to keep our children and grandchildren from getting eaten alive."

Trenton was originally planning on joining the district when it was organized, but there was no public hearing held so they were not put on the ballot. A petition was sent around to residents to be annexed into the district.

The main concern, Spackman said, for residents and himself was health issues. Fogging can cause pesticides to be brought into the homes, which can causes or aggravate existing health problems. Spackman said the only thing he wanted to proper notification.

"Tell me when you are going to come so I can be in Logan when it happens," Spackman said.

Cottle said even though there were health risks, many residents said they were willing to do whatever it tasks if they will just spray.

Brian Cox, the board member from Providence, said spraying was really a last option because of the health issues.

"There are lots of things you can do before you fog," Cox said. "There are health issues and I guarantee there will be health issues [with fogging]."

The board informed residents that the real help will come from larvaciding, killing the eggs, rather than fogging, but they would be doing both to help with the mosquito problem.

The board went back into regular meeting after all public comments had been heard and approved Resolution 2005-1 to annex the city of Trenton into the district. Immediately following the annexation, Cottle presented the board with a check for $800 from the residents of Trenton, even though Trenton would not be officially taxed until next year.

"That doesn't cover all of it, but we want to do our part," Cottle said.

Once the lieutenant governor approves the annexation, Trenton will be able to appoint a trustee to the board, which could happen as soon as the second week in May.

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