City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly and Viktorin. Councilman Patterson was absent but excused. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Assistant Chief of Police Connelly, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes, Emergency Management Coordinator Kenyon and Deputy City Clerk Anaya. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order. Councilman Viktorin led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Thank you to all residents and property owners for keeping their sidewalks clear of ice and snow; 2. Thank you to the Streets and Sanitation Department for the quick and efficient removal of snow on the designated snow routes and streets; 3. Thank you to the private snow removal contractors for all they do including cooperating with the City’s snow removal efforts to work toward the most efficient method of snow removal; 4. Thank you to the Water/Wastewater Department for keeping things flowing efficiently during the sub-zero temperature weather events; 5. Mayor Doby urged the public to take the proper precautions to take care of themselves, their older relatives, friends and neighbors during these sub- zero temperature weather events; and 6. Mayor Doby urged the public to take extra care of their pets during this very frigid weather that is being experienced. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 01-02-24 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Cynthia Porter, Torrington High School (THS) Principal, addressed the Mayor and Council in public forum. She briefly presented suggestions to City ordinances that would help support THS. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding a request for a Retail Liquor License transfer from 307 Sports Bar & Grill, LLC DBA 307 Sports Bar & Grill to Essential Fuel, LLC DBA Essential Fuels for the license term 02-01-24 through 03-31-24. The building is located at 1500 East Valley Road. Mayor Doby asked for public comments for or against the approval of the Retail Liquor License transfer. Eric Reichert, Essential Fuel President, spoke in favor of the approval of the transfer. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the Retail Liquor License transfer from 307 Sports Bar & Grill, LLC DBA 307 Sports Bar & Grill to Essential Fuel, LLC DBA Essential Fuels for the building located at 1500 East Valley Road as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby presented for approval the following appointment: Safety Committee – Joshua Odermann. Expiration of Term: 12-31-25. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the appointment as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented the bid results for the Cemetery Booster Pump Station Electrical Upgrade Project. He stated that staff recommends awarding the bid to High Pointe Electric, Inc. of Torrington, Wyoming in the amount of $184,772.00 and reserve $9,583.00 (5.19%) for contingency for a project total of $194,355.00. DPW Harkins indicated that the project consists of upgrades to the Cemetery Booster Pump Station by installing new variable frequency drives to power two existing pumps, installing new electrical equipment including disconnects, distribution panels, lighting transformer and receptacles, and reconnecting power through the existing ATS and from the existing standby generator. He commented that a bid opening was held on 01-03-24 for the project and stated that two bids were submitted in conformance with the bidding requirements. DPW Harkins indicated that funding for the project was established in the FY24 Budget in the amount of $95,000.00 and commented that the balance of the funding, $99,355.00, will be taken from the Water Fund Capital Construction Budget. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to award the bid to High Pointe Electric, Inc. of Torrington, Wyoming in the amount of $184,772.00 and reserve $9,583.00 (5.19%) for contingency for a project total of $194,355.00 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented the bid results for a New ¾ Ton Crew Cab Pickup. She stated that a bid opening was held on 01-10-24 and indicated that three bids were submitted. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that staff recommends awarding the bid to Yoder Fleet & Commercial of Greeley, Colorado in the amount of $52,255.00. Mayor Doby stated that the pickup will be funded 50% by a grant. Emergency Management Coordinator Kenyon indicated that the grant is an Emergency Management Program Grant and commented that it is a reimbursement type grant. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to award the bid to Yoder Fleet & Commercial of Greeley, Colorado in the amount of $52,255.00 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Page | 1  The bills from 01-03-24 to 01-16-24 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns. Fire Chief Petsch briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to in the last couple of weeks. Councilman Kelly thanked Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel and his crew for the repairs that they made to water lines during the extremely cold temperatures. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 77718 CANTU, BENSESLADO re-issue reimb check 222.25;77719 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 425304.98;77720 WY BANK & TRUST lease purchase payments 26495.89;77721 5K PROPERTIES LLC deposit refund 57.56;77722 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS accessories/portable radios 1168.96;77723 AFLAC payroll withholding 1227.78; 77724 ALDEN, ERIC remaining unused kilowatt hr credit for 2023 72.69;77725 ALDEN, ERIC remaining unused kilowatt hr credit for 2023 124.47;77726 ALDEN, ERIC remaining unused kilowatt hr credit for 2023 194.13;77727 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES hanging wall file organizer,picture frame,hole plugs, batteries,gate fork latches,beacon light,db electrical alternator 522.05;77728 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC APWA public agency-membership/dues 402.00;77729 AV-TECH ELECTRONICS INC. replacement siren speaker driver 393.10;77730 BARNES LAW LLC Court Appointed Attorney 370.00;77731 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. exterior building lights,terminal meter base,glove testing,hard hats,wire,blade/ ave lead times,connectors,brackets,clevis pins,coding tape,conduit,marker,meter/main 12712.15;77732 BROWN CO cdi module 49.42;77733 BUTLER'S SALVAGE & TOWING tow charge 124.66;77734 CASELLE INC. connect application software-electronic w-2's & 1099's 1000.00;77735 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2075.00;77736 CENTURYLINK TVFD phone,data line 220.99;77737 Void;77738 CITY OF TORRINGTON c/o FIRST STATE BANK optional sales tax 96853.51;77739 CITY SERVICE VALCON Phillips 66 terminal maint fee 30.00;77740 CNA SURETY bond 100.00;77741 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 52.67;77742 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts/monthly charges 458.76; 77743 COOK, REECE repair dumpster bottoms 390.00;77744 DBT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC quarterly beacon maint 1120.75;77745 DECKER, STEVE enclave fungicide 795.00;77746 DENT, DAVID A. Golf Pro Payable 86.66;77747 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 360.00;77748 EAKES INC. work order books 598.35;77749 EJS SUPPLY LLC side/rear load universal lids 1740.00;77750 ELK ECO- CYCLE monthly dumpster pick up 30.00;77751 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 37.00;77752 ESTES, DENNIS mileage reimb 308.00;77753 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116 repairs-sports complex well 1452.93;77754 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER INC. rotor,brake pad kit,oil bath seal 1000.67;77755 FR CLOTHING & SUPPLY fire resistant clothing 724.73;77756 G & L CONCRETE concrete 1478.75;77757 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;77758 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC ¼ cent sales tax,monthly contribution 26713.85;77759 GOSHEN CO TREASURER IT MOU support 79279.25; 77760 GRAINGER chin strap pack 109.82;77761 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;77762 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2220.00;77763 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm 3706.05;77764 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers, sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,coveralls,mops,towels 690.50;77765 INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF POLICE membership renewal 190.00;77766 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9187.50;77767 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meeting coverage 475.00;77768 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC safety glass-skid loader 21.05;77769 KGA-CHEY LLC 2024 Ford F-600 Chassis/Crane 66740.00;77770 KNOW HOW LLC water pump,oil,radiator hose,idler pulley,filters,blades, batteries,core deposits,masking tape,paint,marking paint,spark plugs,fuel pump assy,terry cloth,wheel seal,connector,compact wrench,manual steering pitms,antifreeze coolant,fittings 1035.77;77771 L I E A P - STATE OF WY refund water arrearages 386.67;77772 LARSEN, TAMMY deposit refund 62.89;77773 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00;77774 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance 1577.00;77775 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC seamless tube,labor 452.50;77776 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 160.00;77777 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 257.00;77778 NORTH PARK TRANSPORTAION shipping-returned armed structures 248.56;77779 OLSON TIRE CO tire repairs,prema rad patch,hd tube 74.19;77780 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 55.50;77781 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC fuse holder,butt splice,detailers,led resistor 28.74;77782 PANHANDLE COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ruby diesel,dyed diesel,commercial propane,tank rent 3621.90;77783 PATRICK, JOHN B. Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;77784 PETERBILT OF WY spares kit,core,core credit 1513.99;77785 PINNACLE BANK postage,travel expenses-fuel/meals/ toll road fee,pry bar,membership fee,training,Christmas cards,infrared heaters,cane sugar,taxiway bulbs,work boots,wooden paddle,led light,emergen-c,stock supplies 2984.89;77786 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 638.08;77787 PRINT EXPRESS INC. tee time books 165.75;77788 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 708.67;77789 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO license fee 439.23;77790 RANDOLPH, ROBERT remaining unused kilowatt hr credit for 2023 75.33;77791 REZEK ENGINEERING balloon lite kits, generator w/ co sensor 2717.07;77792 RICHEY, MICHAEL Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;77793 ROCKY MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY washers,glass cleaner,wd-40 208.09;77794 SANDBERG Page | 2 IMPLEMENT INC. repair parts-golf equipment 721.21;77795 STEVENSON, DEBBIE deposit refund 9.43; 77796 STOVALL, JEREMIAH deposit refund 58.04;77797 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO bedknives 937.29; 77798 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;77799 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;77800 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY oil absorber,battery,cqblu lube,cutting wheels,diesel exhaust fluid,filter 309.61;77801 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;77802 WAM- WCCA museum improvements installment 650.00;77803 WESTCO oil 474.95;77804 WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY cutout blades 416.82;77805 WHEELER, JENNIFER deposit refund 38.43;77806 WY ASSOCIATION-SHERIFFS & CHIEF POLICE annual WASCOP sworn officer dues 250.00;77807 WY ASSOC OF MUNICIPALITIES winter conference registration fees 520.00;77808 WY ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES winter conference registration fees 520.00;77809 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 2.00;77810 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 414.90;77811 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 377.00 Page | 3