I have not seen or heard the truck spraying since May. Mosquitoes are bad.
City crews are spraying the city for mosquitos — when conditions permit according to federal and state law. The chemical used for mosquito control in Bartlesville may not legally be sprayed when it’s raining or when the wind is blowing more than 10 mph. Frequent rain events as well as windy conditions have hindered the spraying process this season more than usual, but these conditions are occurring less often as we progress into the summer. Hence, crews will continue to spray according to the City’s regular schedule, as conditions allow.
The schedule
The city is divided into 10 sections and two sections are sprayed each evening, weather and wind conditions permitting, generally between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight. This schedule allows for the entire city to be sprayed every five days. The vehicle used to conduct the spraying travels at about 10 mph, covering about 150 feet on either side of the applicator. Both streets and alleys are sprayed. Spraying begins in early summer, when mosquitoes become active, and ends when the temperatures drop, typically around October.
How you can help
It is also important to note the chemical the City uses for mosquito control only affects adult mosquitos. Mosquito populations can be greatly reduced by eliminating breeding grounds and mosquito larvae, which primarily consists of standing water. We can all help eliminate these areas by making sure there is no standing/stagnant water on our property, such as in dog bowls, bird baths, flower pots and other containers, as well as swimming pools and tarps. Basic yard maintenance such as mowing also helps reduce mosquito populations, as they often lay eggs in dry grass. High grass and weeds and stagnant water in swimming pools should be reported to Codes Enforcement. Complaint forms are available at www.cityofbartlesville.org , or you may call the complaint line at 918.338.4230.
For questions and concerns about mosquito spraying inside the city limits or to report heavily infested areas, call 918-338-4150 . For more information, see Mosquito repellent and Mosquito bite prevention .
TIF terms leave matters to City discretion
I was wondering if there is an update regarding the The Wellington at Hillcrest Village and TIF No. 12. It was approved in November 2017. I believe part of the provision required that construction begin within 12 months and the first phase be completed within 3 years. There appears to have been no construction on the site.
Tax Increment District (TIF) No. 12, officially named Bartlesville Retirement Community, was indeed approved by the Bartlesville City Council Nov. 20, 2017, by City Ordinance No. 3489. The TIF specifies that construction would begin within 12 months of the agreement and that Phase 1 of the development would be substantially complete within 36 months — at the discretion of the City. In other words, “the City” may legally terminate the TIF but is not required to do so.
If developed as planned, the retirement community would include independent living, assisted care and memory care apartments as well as several homes and businesses on a 20-acre tract of land near Nowata Road and Silver Lake Road.