City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Varney, Council Members Adams, Hill, Kelly and Law. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Engineer Harkins, Chief of Police Hurd, Building Official Estes, Golf Pro Dent, Museum Director Chaires and Deputy City Clerk Anaya. Mayor Varney called the meeting to order. Museum Director Chaires led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Varney read a thank you card from the Community Healthcare Foundation expressing their sincere appreciation for the City’s annual contribution of Wyoming Community Gas (WCG) funds to the Comedy Night Auction. Each year, the funds are donated to the foundation for a golf license. Mayor Varney indicated that WCG reinvests a portion of their revenues back into Wyoming hometowns all across their service area. The community contribution funds that the City receives on behalf of WCG are used for several community projects such as the previously discussed contribution to the Community Healthcare Foundation, ambulance standby for the Little Britches Rodeo and a scholarship to Eastern Wyoming College. Mayor Varney stated that the October 4, 2018 State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) Meeting resulted in the approval of two grant applications submitted on behalf of the Goshen Care Center Joint Powers Board and the City of Torrington. The Goshen Care Center Joint Powers Board was awarded a $3,000,000.00 Wyoming Business Council grant for the Goshen Community Healthcare Assisted Living Project and the City of Torrington received a $70,000.00 Federal Mineral Royalty Capital Construction Account grant to assist with the purchase of a new ambulance. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker read a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) Notice received on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad Company informing the City that the Locomotive Shop at South Morrill, Nebraska would be closing. The notice indicated that the closing is the result of diminished need for locomotive repairs at the location, and that Union Pacific presently expected the South Morrill shop closure to be announced on Thursday, October 11, 2018 (the date the notice was received) and for the closure to occur approximately 110 days thereafter, on or about January 30, 2019. Per the notice, approximately 68 employees work at the South Morrill shop, and due to the fact that the closure is permanent, all employees will be offered positions in North Platte, Nebraska and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 10-02-18 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Adams moved and Councilman Law seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Golf Pro Dent presented a certificate of appreciation to George Richard Anthony for many years of service at Cottonwood at Torrington Golf Course. The Mayor and Council congratulated Mr. Anthony. Golf Pro Dent presented a certificate of appreciation to Terry Korell for her many years of volunteer work devoted to Cottonwood at Torrington Golf Course. The Mayor and Council congratulated Ms. Korell. Museum Director and Lodging Tax Board Chairman, Sarah Chaires, addressed the Mayor and Council. She indicated that the GoGoshen tourism and promotion’s effort for FY2018 was spent in six areas: Advertisements, TravelStorys, Visitor Center, Events, Social Media and Website. The sticker program was a major accomplishment for the fiscal year. She commented that events were posted to Chamber Chat, GoGoshen.net, Facebook, Travelwyoming.com and Twitter. The website traffic is increasing and the board has managed to direct people to GoGoshen.net through e-mails, Facebook, radio and advertisements. All social media platforms are steadily increasing each month. In FY2018, Facebook received 5,248 likes, had a 523,871 daily total reach and a 1,804,439 weekly total reach yielding a total reach of 4,207,400 people. GoGoshen.net had a total of 83,823 views. In 2017, Goshen County welcomed 97,000 overnight visitors and travelers spent $27.7 million in the County; this generated $1.5 million in state and local taxes. Museum Director Chaires concluded by stating that the board is anticipating an increase in lodging tax revenue mainly due to the addition of the proposed Cobblestone Hotel and the influx of visitors that the pipeline has created. Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 18-44- 020 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2018 REVISIONS, RELATING TO THE CITY OF TORRINGTON, WYOMING, AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP BY ESTABLISHING “R-4” ZONING FOR A TRACT OF LAND. Councilman Law moved and Councilwoman Hill seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1203 as presented on third reading. Motion carried unanimously. Golf Pro Dent presented the 2019 Golf Rates and Fees for approval. He stated that the trend for golf rate and fee increases has been every other year and due to the fact that rates and fees were not Page | 1 increased in 2018, he is recommending increases for certain categories within the rate and fee schedule for the 2019 season. Modifications presented for approval were: Junior/Student Resident and Non- Resident - $160.00, Single Resident - $450.00, Single Non-Resident - $486.00, Couple/Married Resident - $660.00, Couple/Married Non-Resident - $696.00, Family Resident - $750.00, Family Non-Resident - $788.00, College Student (under age 26) Resident/Non-Resident - $165.00, Senior (age increased from 60 years of age to 62) Resident - $410.00, Senior Non-Resident - $438.00, Senior Couples (both must be 62 years of age or older) Resident - $625.00, Senior Couples Non-Resident - $655.00, Daily Fee 9 Holes Resident/Non-Resident - $19.00, Daily Fee 18 Holes Resident/Non-Resident - $28.00, Tournaments Guest Weekdays Resident/Non-Resident - $19.00, Tournaments Guest Weekends Resident/Non- Resident - $21.00, Couple Range Pass Resident/Non-Resident - $270.00, Family Range Pass Resident/Non-Resident - $310.00, Junior Range Pass Resident/Non-Resident - $135.00, Annual Adult Range Pass Resident/Non-Resident - $225.00, and College Student Range Pass (under age 26) Resident/Non-Resident - $160.00. Councilman Law moved and Councilwoman Hill seconded to approve the 2019 Golf Rates and Fees as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Golf Pro Dent presented the 2019 Golf Tournament Schedule for approval. Councilman Adams moved and Councilman Law seconded to approve the 2019 schedule as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read Resolution No. 2018-12 authorizing an amendment to the Goshen Care Center Joint Powers Board Joint Powers Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1996, by and between Goshen County, Wyoming, and the City of Torrington, Wyoming. He stated that the resolution is the result of prior discussions with Barbara Bonds who due to statutory definition updates recommended that the Joint Powers Board Agreement be amended to include specific assisted living facility language to properly justify the proposed Goshen Community Healthcare Assisted Living Project. The previous language within the agreement referenced the term nursing home. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2018-12 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington presented a Goshen Care Center Joint Powers Board Amended Joint Power Agreement for approval. He indicated that the amended agreement has the statutory language previously discussed inserted. Councilman Adams moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the Goshen Care Center Joint Powers Board Amended Joint Powers Board Agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read a proclamation declaring November 1, 2018 as Extra Mile Day. It urges all citizens of the City of Torrington, Wyoming to take time to not only “go the extra mile” in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country, or world a better place. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Law seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Patrick Zimmerer with Table Mountain Vineyards, LLC requested approval of three catering permit(s) for a Farm Girls Boutique Holiday Open House and Events to be held at 21st & Main on November 1, 2 and 3, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Councilman Law moved and Councilwoman Hill seconded to approve the three catering permit(s) as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented the request for proposal of financial services results for the Lease Purchase FY19 Package. She stated that the lease purchase package will finance the (11) 2018 Dodge Chargers that were purchased for the Police Department and that it is structured with a 6 year term with quarterly payments. The total amount to be financed is $228,503.00. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that staff recommends awarding the request for financial services to Platte Valley Bank of Torrington, Wyoming at 2.76% for a total cost to the City of $249,014.40. Awarding the proposal to Platte Valley Bank would result in quarterly payments of $10,375.60 and annual payments of $41,502.40. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to award the request for financial services to Platte Valley Bank of Torrington, Wyoming at 2.76% as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that as Mayor Varney previously mentioned, the City of Torrington received a $70,000.00 Federal Mineral Royalty Capital Construction Account grant from SLIB to assist with the purchase of a 2019 Ambulance. She indicated that the grant will require a 50% cash match of $70,000.00 which she is proposing to be funded by either utilizing City cash reserves or by including the amount in the Lease Purchase FY19 Package previously awarded to Platte Valley Bank of Torrington, Wyoming. The latter option would increase the total amount to be financed from $228,503.00 to $298,503.00. Platte Valley Bank is aware of the potential addition to the lease purchase package and has no opposition. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that the addition of the ambulance to the lease purchase package will require a budget amendment. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the addition of a 2019 Ambulance to the Lease Purchase FY19 Package awarded to Platte Valley Bank of Torrington, Wyoming at 2.76% as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Page | 2  Attorney Eddington read Resolution No. 2018-13 authorizing the City of Torrington, Wyoming, to lease, with an option to purchase, certain equipment from Platte Valley Bank, Torrington, Wyoming. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the resolution is required for the financing portion of the Lease Purchase FY19 Package. She indicated that paragraph one of the document references Exhibit 1 which will list the equipment to be included in the lease purchase package. Per the previous discussion, the Exhibit will include (11) 2018 Dodge Chargers and (1) 2019 Ambulance for a total amount of $298,503.00 to be financed. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2018-13 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 10-03-18 to 10-16-18 were presented for payment. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Adams moved and Councilman Kelly seconded that there being no further business to come before the Council to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The following bills were approved for payment: 64024 BANKER'S BANK OF THE WEST INC. lease purchase payments 65565.26;64025 CITY OF TORRINGTON c/o FIRST STATE BANK optional sales tax 83699.24;64026 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC 1/4 cent sales tax 20924.89;64027 MCI A VERIZON CO long distance/911 call backs 10.42;64028 TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS INC. long distance 70.57;64029 CENTURYLINK TPD data lines,TVFD data line/phone 1577.81;64030 MOHR, AUBREY unclaimed property- replace ck #58105 49.76;64031 VALENT, KYLE unclaimed property-replace ck #58529 14.64;64032 MORIARTY, KATHY unclaimed property-replace ck #58646 126.30;64033 HOOVER, J E final bill-deposit return 103.88;64034 MOORE, ALI unclaimed property-replace ck #61342 18.68;64035 HARMS, KATLYN unclaimed property-replace ck #61849 8.64;64036 HOWELL, FRANK K. unclaimed property-replace ck #61964 48.33;64037 HAINES, PATRICIA final bill-deposit return 10.55;64038 LINTERN, JOHN & EVON final bill-credit return 90.52;64039 ELBEN, AMELIA final bill-deposit return 70.08;64040 MACERA, ROBIN M. final bill-deposit return 56.48;64041 WHITE, SHANTEL final bill-deposit return 19.80;64042 RODGERS, CAMERON S. final bill-deposit return 13.73;64043 BABBIT, ROBERT duplicate payment-refund 199.38; 64044 BRADDY, MALAKI 2019 Golf Season Pass-refund 160.00;64045 OATES JR, CHARLES R. final bill- deposit return 16.94;64046 SMITH, LEONARD final bill-deposit return 98.88;64047 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC rearview mirror,bracket 78.10;64048 ARROW ELECTRIC OF TORRINGTON disconnect pump/reconnect,check rotation/amperage,pump 108.00;64049 ADDISON CONSTRUCTION CO Cold Springs Substation 77781.29;64050 ALLWATER SUPPLY LLC injection valves,springs 203.39;64051 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION AWWA 2018 Distribution/Collection Workshop 65.00;64052 ANDERSON CARPET SALES INC. trowel,glue 23.44;64053 NATIONAL METER & AUTOMATION connector,antenna port 3724.71;64054 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. unclaimed property-replace ck #2049 24.99;64055 BUTLER'S SALVAGE & TOWING towing fees 300.00;64056 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. copier contracts 839.00;64057 CASELLE INC. contract support/maint 1990.00;64058 CEARNS, MICHAEL apply orange peel-ceiling/walls,paint,ceiling work 2500.00;64059 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER hose menders,spray nozzles 21.42;64060 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 31.02;64061 PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCOUNT needle cage,cupped washer,circle clip 10.97;64062 CITYSERVICEVALCON LLC thermo- hydrometer 145.30;64063 CITY OF TORRINGTON usps,recording fees,final bill-deposit return (4.82),car wash reimb 60.02;64064 CITY OF TORRINGTON (15) 2018 Golf Cart Tags,payroll withholding 3003.39; 64065 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 159.23;64066 CONNECTING POINT copier service contracts/monthly charges 459.77;64067 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. fire hose,lens cleaning wipes 344.73;64068 CULLIGAN WATER OF TORRINGTON water delivered,dispenser rental 176.70;64069 DANA KEPNER CO INC. water meters,gaskets,washers,couplings,bolts,hex nuts 14970.76;64070 DENT, DAVID A. Golf Pro Payable 395.52;64071 DESTRY'S SECRET GARDEN flowers-Kerns funeral 60.63;64072 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. recycle crew,cleaning visits 4147.00;64073 NORTHERN EXPOSURE COMPUTER CENTER netgear switch,hard drive,toners 899.99;64074 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1092.00;64075 WATCHGUARD INC. microphone transmitter 187.00;64076 EVEZICH, KURT L. electrical service install-AC unit 390.83;64077 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY payroll withholding 235.97; 64078 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER INC. water valve w/ cups and o-ring,return 47.83;64079 FUEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS tested sump pumps,tested/furnished/installed leak detectors,labor,mileage 3471.80;64080 GARY'S GUN SHOP LLC leatherman 94.99;64081 GENESIS LAMP CORPORATION retrofit adapter halogen conversion light kit w/ bulb 95.50;64082 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC monthly contribution 2500.00;64083 SKILLPATH/NST SEMINARS training 210.50;64084 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 1516.00;64085 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 448.00;64086 GUDAHL WILLIAMS INVESTIGATIVE SECURITY polygraph,admin fees,per diem,mileage 554.89;64087 ENVIRO SAFETY PRODUCTS gloves 58.68;64088 THE HARTFORD volunteer firefighter accident insurance 1495.05;64089 USABLUEBOOK grease 431.23;64090 HUB INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN STATES LIMITED endorsement adding 2018 EHWA Valve Trailer 91.00;64091 IDEAL LINEN SUPPLY mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,mops,towels,tork dispensers,toilet tissue, cleaner,triggers,rags,detergent 1558.59;64092 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS new cell design/permit renewal 1259.71;64093 INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS hex nuts,washers,brakleen,starting fluid 168.38; 64094 J - BUILT HOMES INC. pergola/Go Co Rec Board 5952.00;64095 JAMES A EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 6666.00;64096 JAMES A EDDINGTON PC City Attorney extended hours 280.00;64097 KATH Page | 3 BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent 75.00;64098 K & K COMMUNICATIONS paging service-elec meters 12.00;64099 FRANK PARTS CO idler pulley,battery,car polish,tar remover,armor all,sponge,misc tool, razor blades,shock absorbers,air filters,wiper blades,cable ties,fuses,washer nozzle,manifold/gauge replacement,hose,adapter,oil filters,connector,light bulb,hyd filter,fuel filter,cool system filter 667.68; 64100 KNUDSEN LAW OFFICES Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;64101 LEADSONLINE LLC total track investigation system service package 1758.00;64102 LED EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTING INC. light bars, sirens,bronze packages 6972.70;64103 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. heartsync adult/child electrode pads 110.00;64104 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00;64105 MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC. 2018 Wyoming Court Rules-Supplements 158.10;64106 MASEK GOLF CAR CO golf cart battery 75.00;64107 MATLOCK, KELLY reimb-pledge spray 48.16;64108 MCCONAHAY, SHELBY vehicle decals 4200.00;64109 M.C. SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. land acquisition 42862.72;64110 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 32614.07;64111 MERIDIAN TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION payroll withholding 2123.00;64112 MIDWEST CONNECT LLC neopost red ink cartridge 270.00; 64113 MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION annual web hosting 900.00;64114 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power,monthly rita installment 512933.65;64115 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 359.37;64116 OLSON TIRE CO tire repairs,rad patches,repair boot,tube,dismount/mount,dispose of tires,brass valve stem 266.79;64117 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 84.75;64118 PANHANDLE COOP sugar,tires,propane bottles 2497.45;64119 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 180.00;64120 PINNACLE BANK boxes-sprinkler parts 250.00;64121 CITY OF TORRINGTON c/o PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured employer premium 7571.94;64122 PINNACLE BANK usps,travel expenses-fuel/lodging/meals,online training,membership fee,anti-freeze,car show trophies/promo items,thermal paper roll,overalls,chairs,computer desk,dry erase board,3 hole punch,electric heaters, vinyl safety signs,ambulance emergency light,rack server/mount,tether balls,lube,door stops,envelopes, drawstring ice bags,folders,desk,concrete application training,cleaner,degreaser,wage committee breakfast 7848.48;64123 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT (18) TPD guns,trade-in credit 1532.00;64124 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III. LLC property taxes,land lease 1556.87;64125 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III LLC license fees 146.41;64126 RADIAN RESEARCH INC. solid state optics probe assy,extension cable 600.24;64127 RECYCLE SYSTEMS LLC selector switch-baler 68.43;64128 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 90.00;64129 SPECTRUM ENGINEERING RESOURCES Cold Springs substation construction management/inspection,materials&services,design&drawings 10346.75;64130 SAM'S CLUB/SYCHRONY BANK halloween treats-daycare children 53.52;64131 1000BULBS.COM light fixtures 346.73;64132 SHERWIN WILLIAMS filters/cleaner-paint machine 45.98;64133 BUSINESS AND LEGAL RESOURCES online safety training subscription 7506.00;64134 SMITTY'S REPAIR SERVICE shelby tube iron,angle iron 11.33;64135 SUEZ WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7748.79;64136 SZYMANSKI, DANIEL JAMES Airport Operator Contract 1562.50;64137 T D S COLLECTIONS SERVICE INC. delivery grading,semi-tractor/trailer,fuel 539.37;64138 TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC. plotter paper 791.00;64139 THOMAS, STEPHEN L. plan review-Cobblestone Hotel 11802.50;64140 TORRINGTON AMBULANCE BLS CPR Classes 140.00;64141 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 97298.99; 64142 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT conference fee reimb 2053.67;64143 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT WY firefighter pensions 2520.00;64144 U S POSTMASTER credit-postage 850.00;64145 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD phones/cell phones 96.26;64146 WALTON, JAMES H. Airport Operator Assistant Contract 970.00; 64147 SIMPLY CLEAN dishwasher detergent 76.16;64148 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO payroll withholding 32.70;64149 WEGLIN JR, EDWARD H. mow/trim 220.00;64150 WEISSHAAR, DALE mileage reimb 222.36;64151 WESTERN COOPERATIVE CO grease,unleaded fuel,diesel 3168.33;64152 WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY relay high impedance,shipping-parts 4299.30;64153 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC. slim-miser dash light series red/red 655.94;64154 WORKING PERSON'S STORE steel toe work boots 130.50;64155 WY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT payroll withholding 202.45;64156 WY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT payroll withholding 262.61;64157 WY EMS CONFERENCE business license-ambulance 20.00;64158 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Industrial Park construction,Airport appraisal review/land acquisition,Torr/US 85 Realign/Enhc 29801.25;64159 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY 1st aid kit supplies 130.02;64160 WY LODGING & RESTAURANT ASSOC summit registration-meetings 109.00;64161 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM ads,legals 2379.01;64162 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 161.76;64163 ZELL HEATING & COOLING LLC service furnace 612.96;64164 GOULART, HOLLY unclaimed property-replace ck #58406 52.91;64165 KENYON, CHUCK reimb-Eng 5 repairs,fuel 117.02;64166 THOMPSON GLASS INC. repair automatic door 190.00 Page | 4