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Public Notice of Mosquito Control Activities

The Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District are beginning seasonal activities.

Only when sufficient mosquito larvae are found will they use one of the following larvicides.

• VectoBac EPA# 73049-10 and 73049-38 (Bacillus thuringiensis, subspecies Israelensis): specific for mosquito larva
• VectoLex FG EPA# 73049-20 (Bacillus sphaericus): specific for mosquito larva
• VectoMax FG EPA# 73049-429 (Bacillus thuringiensis, subspecies Israelensis and Bacillus sphaericus): specific for mosquito larva
• VectoPrime FG EPA# 73049-501 (Bacillus thuringiensis, subspecies Israelensis and S-Methoprene): specific for mosquito larva
• Natular EPA# 8329-84 and 8329-83 (Spinosad): the first mosquito larvicide evaluated as a Reduced Risk Product by the EPA
• Altosid EPA# 2724-421 and 2724-448 (S-Methoprene) a growth inhibitor active on mosquito larva
• Metalarv S-PT EPA# 73049-475 (S-Methoprene) a growth inhibitor active on mosquito larva
• Cocobear Oil EPA# 8329-93 (mineral oil): for late stage larva and pupa on impounded water bodies

Later in the season and only in areas where adult mosquitoes cause extreme annoyance or mosquito transmitted disease is present will the district adulticide using one of the following Adulticides:

• Permanone EPA# 432-1277 (Permethrin) which is Ultra Low Volume sprayed at a rate between 0.024 and 0.112 ounces per acre.
• Anvil 10+10 EPA# 1021-1688 (Sumithrin) which is Ultra Low Volume sprayed at a rate between 0.0036 and 0.0012 ounces per acre.

Mosquito control activities will continue throughout the season until mid-October.

For further information or to report mosquito problems, visit the website at www.cowlitzmosquitocontrol.org or phone the district office (360) 423-5311. Additional information and changes will be posted on thes website.

You may also contact the Ecology Aquatic Pesticides Permit Manager, Jon Jennings at: (360) 407-6283

The Mosquito District is hiring for one seasonal position (5 months).

The Mosquito Control Operator is responsible for identifying mosquito breeding sites, treating mosquito larvae and adults, communicating in a respectful manner with landowners, prescribing mosquito control methods, handling and applying larvicides, documenting treatments, attending educational events, participation in workshops and training courses, and following the rules and regulations set by the Cowlitz County Mosquito Control Board, the Washington Department of Agriculture and CCMCD policy.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct field inspections and surveys mosquito breeding sites within the county boundaries as assigned to assist with surveillance, larviciding, and adulticiding according to 17.28 RCW.
2. Recommends control methods to the public.
3. Keep accurate records of all property visits and survey data.
4. Walk, hike, and work in various physically challenging and hazardous terrains and weather.
5. Manages routine activities and assures timely completion of work.
6. May assist with planning projects and writing final reports.
7. Attends continuing education classes, workshops, and training.
8. Represent the program at community events and answer questions and concerns from the public.
9. Complies with program rules and county policies.
10. Able to occasionally adjust work hours to evenings and weekends if necessary due to the nature of the work and the program’s needs.
11. Assists other personnel on a variety of project activities as appropriate.
12. Maintains workplace and vehicles in a clean and organized manner.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Possess and maintain a valid Drivers License and safe driving record.
3. Preference of knowledge of integrated pest management strategies. 
4. Comfortable working with larvicides: reading labels, properly mixing and applying larvicides.
5. Possess, or obtain within 60 days from initial employment, a Washington State Pesticide Public Operators License and the necessary endorsements on the licenses as required by law.

Supplemental Information

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to facilitate conflict resolution in a respectful manner.

Ability to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision and make sound judgments.

Must be a self-starter with good organizational skills.

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and establish professional relationships with partner agencies and the public.

The ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace and the general public.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

1. Working knowledge or ability to learn mosquito identification and control methods.
2. Working knowledge or ability to learn Washington State Mosquito Control law
3. Ability to work or learn GPS units and Fieldseeker
4. Familiarity navigating Cowlitz County areas.

The seasonal position will run from April 15th through August 30th. Interested applicants may contact the district manager Michael at 360-423-5311 or [email protected]

Special Meeting Notice and

AGENDA

Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Meeting Date:  November 11^th, 2021, at 6:00pm

Meeting to be held at Virtually on Zoom and at District Office

The district is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Cowlitz Mosquito Control District Special Meeting

Time: Nov 11, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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1.    Call to order………………………………………………………………………… President Neel

2.    Roll call……………………………………………………………………………….. President Neel

3.    Approval of October 12th meeting minutes………………………….. President Neel

4.    Public Budget Hearing……………………………………………………………………………….

5.    Officer Elections…………………………………………………………………………………………

6.    Voucher Approvals……………………………………………………………… President Neel
       October 12^th – November 9th, 2021

7.    Financial advisor presentation for District staff retirement accounts and              management of district investment account

8.    Assistant Manager Position                 

9.    Operations Reports………………………………………………… Michael McKeague-Foster

10.  2022 meeting dates

11.  Adjourn

Please confirm that you will be attending.

Michael McKeague-Foster……………………………………………………………… 360-423-5311 [email protected]

Meeting Notice and

AGENDA

Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Meeting Date:  November 9^th, 2021, at 6:00pm

Meeting to be held at Virtually on Zoom and at District Office

The district is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: November 9th Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Time: Nov 9, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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1.    Call to order…………………………………………………………………………….. President Neel

2.    Roll call…………………………………………………………………… Michael Mckeague-Foster

3.    Changes & Additions to Agenda, if any……………………………………………………………

4.    Approval of October 12th meeting minutes……………………………….. President Neel

5.    Public Budget Hearing…………………………………………………………………………………….

6.    Officer Elections……………………………………………………………………………………………..

7.    Voucher Approvals…………………………………………………………………… President Neel
       October 12^th – November 9th, 2021

8.    Financial advisor presentation for District staff retirement accounts and              management of district investment account

9.    Assistant Manager Position                 

10.  Operations Reports………………………………………………… Michael McKeague-Foster

11.  Adjourn

Please confirm that you will be attending.

Michael McKeague-Foster…………………………………………………………………… 360-423-5311

[email protected]

Meeting Notice and

AGENDA

Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Meeting Date:  Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 6:00pm

Meeting to be held at Virtually on Zoom

Michael McKeague-Foster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Michael McKeague-Foster’s Zoom Meeting

Time: Oct 12, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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1.  Call to order………………………………………………………………………………. President Neel

2.  Roll call…………………………………………………………………….. Michael Mckeague-Foster

3.  Executive Session (10 minutes)

4.  Changes & Additions to Agenda, if any.

5.  Approval of September 14th meeting minutes……………………………… President Neel

6.  Voucher Approvals…………………………………………………………………….. President Neel
     September 14^th-October 12^th , 2021

7.  Presentation of district budget………………………………….. Michael McKeague-Foster

8.  Financial advisor recommendation for District staff retirement accounts and manage

     district investment account

9.  Operations Reports………………………………………………….. Michael McKeague-Foster

      a. End of the Season report

      b. Budget and Finance Report

10.0. Adjourn

Please confirm that you will be attending.

Michael McKeague-Foster…………………………………………………………………… 360-423-5311

[email protected]

Meeting Notice and

AGENDA

Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Meeting Date:  Tuesday  September 14th, 2021 at 6:00pm

Meeting to be held at Virtually on Zoom

Michael McKeague-Foster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Cowlitz Mosquito Control Board Meeting September 14^th, 2021

Time: September 14, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Michael McKeague-Foster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Cowlitz Mosquito Control September Board Meeting

Time: Sep 14, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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1.  Call to order………………………………………………………………………………. President Neel

2.  Roll call…………………………………………………………………….. Michael Mckeague-Foster

3.  Executive Session

4.  Changes & Additions to Agenda, if any.

5.  Approval of August 10th meeting minutes…………………………………… President Neel

6.  Voucher Approvals…………………………………………………………………….. President Neel
     Aug 10th-September 13th, 2021

7.  Presentation of preliminary district budget………………. Michael McKeague-Foster

8.  Operations Reports………………………………………………….. Michael McKeague-Foster

      a. Field Report

      b. Administration updates

      c. Silver Lake treatment in October

 9. Adjourn

Please confirm that you will be attending.

Michael McKeague-Foster…………………………………………………………………… 360-423-5311

[email protected]

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Meeting Notice and

AGENDA

Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Meeting Date:  Tuesday August 10th, 2021 at 6:00pm

Meeting to be held at District office and Virtually on Zoom

Michael McKeague-Foster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Cowlitz Mosquito Control Board Meeting August 10th 2021

Time: Aug 10, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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1.  Call to order………………………………………………………………………………. President Neel

2.  Roll call…………………………………………………………………….. Michael Mckeague-Foster

3.  Executive Session

4.  Changes & Additions to Agenda, if any.

5.  Introduction of new board member…………………………………………….. President Neel

6.  Approval of July 13th Meeting minutes………………………………………. President Neel

7.  Voucher Approvals…………………………………………………………………….. President Neel
     July 13^th-August 09, 2021

8.  Operations Reports………………………………………………….. Michael McKeague-Foster

      a. Field Report

      b. Heat Pump update

      c.  New Hire, bookkeeper

      d. Accounting issues

9. Adjourn

Please confirm that you will be attending.

Michael McKeague-Foster…………………………………………………………………… 360-423-5311

[email protected]

In addition to the September 14th and October 12th meeting, the district will be adding two more meeting dates which will take place at July 13th and August 10th to be held at 6:00pm at the district office and over Zoom.

Meeting Notice and

AGENDA

Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Meeting Date:  Tuesday July 13th, 2021 at 6:00pm

Meeting to be held at District office and Virtually on Zoom

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Meeting ID: 868 4532 0662

Passcode: 898056

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1.  Call to order………………………………………………………………………………. President Neel

2.  Roll call…………………………………………………………………………………… Charlotte Brock

3.  Executive Session

4.  Changes & Additions to Agenda, if any.

5.  Introduction of new board member…………………………………………….. President Neel

6.  Approval of minutes of June 15 Meeting……………………………………… President Neel

7.  Voucher Approvals…………………………………………………………………….. President Neel
     June 16 – July 12, 2021

8.  Organizational Review…………………………………………………………………. Bob Gregory

9.  Washington State Board Training………………………………………………. President Neel

10.  Operations Reports………………………………………………… Michael McKeague-Foster

      a. Field Report

      b. Heat Pump update

11.  Full budget report…………………………………………………………………. Charlotte Brock

12. Adjourn

Please confirm that you will be attending.

Charlotte Brock………………………………………………………………………………….. 360-431-4244

[email protected]

Michael McKeague-Foster…………………………………………………………………… 360-423-5311

[email protected]

Meeting Notice and

 Revised AGENDA

Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District

Meeting Date:  Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Virtual Meeting to be held on Zoom

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1.  Call to order………………………………………………………………………………. President Neel

2.  Roll call…………………………………………………………………………………… Charlotte Brock

3.  Executive Session about Settlement Agreement with Patrick Brock and Budget and Finance Manager position

4.  Changes & Additions to Agenda, if any.

5.  Approval of minutes of April 27, 2021 Meeting……………………………. President Neel

6.  Approval of minutes of May 18, 2021 Special Meeting…………………. President Neel

7.  Voucher Approvals…………………………………………………………………….. President Neel
     April 18, 2021- June 15, 2021

8.  Election of District Secretary………………………………………………………. President Neel

9.  Operations Reports………………………………………………….. Michael McKeague-Foster

      a. Field Report

      b. Bids for ductless heat pump for building

8.   Washington State Board Training………………………………………….. Frank Randolph

9.   Board Member update and updated Board list…………………………… President Neel

10. Board Meeting Schedule……………………………………………………………. President Neel

11. Proposed Bylaw changes…………………………………………………………………….. Bill Josh

12. Resolution 2021-05:  Appointment of Agent to Receive
      Any Claim……………………………………………………………………………… Frank Randolph

13. Adjourn

Please confirm that you will be attending.

Charlotte Brock………………………………………………………….. 360-431-4244

[email protected]

Michael McKeague-Foster……………………………………………. 360-423-5311

[email protected]