City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Patterson and Viktorin. Also Present: Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Assistant Chief of Police Connelly, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes, Deputy City Treasurer Nichols and Deputy City Clerk Anaya. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order. Councilman Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Legislative session update. Mayor Doby encouraged the public to contact Goshen County Senator Cheri Steinmetz (Cheri.Steinmetz@wyoleg.gov/(307) 534-5342) and Goshen County Representatives Scott Smith (Scott.Smith@wyoleg.gov/(307) 575-3742) and Allen Slagle (Allen.Slagle@wyoleg.gov/(307) 306- 7532) with any questions or concerns that they may have; and 2. Reminder that the City of Torrington offers a TextMyGov service that allows citizens to receive City alerts and notifications on their cell phones and make inquiries to City staff by text. To get started text “Hi” to (307) 338-2802. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 01-16-24 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Kirk Haas, Goshen County Republican Party Chairman, addressed the Mayor and Council. He presented an overview of the Public Safety Resolution that was recently passed by the Central Committee of the Goshen County Republican Party for informational purposes only. Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ENACTING CHAPTER 5.28 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2024 REVISIONS, RELATING TO PERMITS – WORK WITHIN CITY RIGHTS OF WAY. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins stated that the proposed ordinance is essentially codifying the City’s permit requirements for individuals who want to perform utility work within the City’s right-of-way. He indicated that the City has had a process in place for over a couple of years now which consists of the contractor coming in and giving the City an application for the work that they would like to perform and then a no fee permit is issued. DPW Harkins commented that this process gives staff a general idea as to where work is going on within the City and gives them the opportunity to keep track of it and inspect it. He stated that with the recent influx of all of the fiber optics cables that came through that became overwhelming as a task in and of itself. DPW Harkins indicated that some of the work that was being completed was several thousand feet at a time. He commented that staff was having issues with contractors not following the permitted guidelines. DPW Harkins stated that failure to comply with those guidelines resulted in contractors running into the City’s water lines in a couple of instances which caused major damages. He indicated that the proposed ordinance was drafted as a result of those non-compliance issues. DPW Harkins commented that there will be a fee associated with the permit. He stated that the standard permit fee at a single specific location will be $100.00, and for locations that extend past a single location, the permit fee will be $100.00 plus $1.00 per lineal foot of the proposed work within the right-of-way or easement. DPW Harkins indicated that in addition, penalties will be imposed if the correct procedures are not followed, and fines can be levied if City facilities are damaged. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the ordinance on first reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes presented for approval a Lease and Purchase Agreement between the City of Torrington and the WAM/WCCA Joint Oversight Board for the Wyoming Local Government Energy Lease Purchase Program. He stated that he applied to the WAM-WCCA Energy Lease Program in the amount of $17,000.00 for several energy upgrades needed at the City’s Parks & Recreation Building. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes indicated that the improvements that will be made to the building include replacing the two uninsulated garage doors with new insulated garage doors, replacing four single pane windows with new windows and replacing interior lighting with new LED fixtures. He commented that the approval of the agreement is needed in order to secure the funding that was granted by the lease program for the improvement project. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the Lease and Purchase Agreement between the City of Torrington and the WAM/WCCA Joint Oversight Board for the Wyoming Local Government Energy Lease Purchase Program as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 01-17-24 to 02-06-24 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. Page | 1  Councilman Deahl cautioned the public that the flu is prevalent right now and advised them to take care. Councilman Patterson stated that COVID is prevalent right now too. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes reminded the Mayor and Council that the Fireman’s Banquet is scheduled for 02-17-24. Councilman Viktorin asked for a status of the Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins provided a brief update stating that staff has been working with the contractor and the engineer to revise the plans. He indicated that the plans have been revised and commented that they are in the process of being re-submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) who has to review the changes. DPW Harkins stated that the contractor has assured staff that once those changes are approved by DEQ, they will begin construction. Mayor Doby stated that Fire Chief Petsch provided him with a written report. He indicated that the report gave a brief update regarding the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to in the last couple of weeks. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation/personnel. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the amendments to the policy handbook in regard to the Sick Leave and Group Medical Insurance Policies as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to designate Benistar as the City of Torrington’s Group Retiree Health Insurance Plan and to approve Plan 1 for Medicare Part B Coverage and Option 6 for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefits from the Benistar proposal as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 77812 CENTURYLINK TVFD phone,data line 220.99;77813 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 246699.87;77814 RICE LAKE WEST INC. retainage 12984.20;77815 TRIHYDRO CORP FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Project amendment 15613.33;77816 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance,cardiac monitor transmission fees 73.50;77817 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 7106.82;77818 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 120.00;77819 SHELL EQUIPMENT CO LLC tarp system installed,hook roll off truck 239131.00;77820 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 377.00;77821 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2320.00;77822 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 257.00;77823 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 72.15;77824 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2325.37;77825 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 6463.20;77826 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 97.14;77827 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 649.54;77828 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 20401.47;77829 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;77830 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC headlight, filters 134.76;77831 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug test,management annual fee 570.00;77832 ACE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. drill bit set 329.65;77833 ALL USA CLOTHING zipper hoodies w/ reflective tape striping 870.75;77834 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES printer stand,gun holster,beacon lights,external hard drives,vehicle sign,batteries,safety glasses,label maker,dry erase calendar boards 997.26;77835 APO INTERNATIONAL membership dues 375.00;77836 ARROW ELECTRIC OF TORRINGTON led light fixtures 420.00;77837 B & B REPORTING INC. background check 44.95;77838 B & C STEEL CORPORATION dumpster rods 326.64;77839 BARNES LAW LLC Court Appointed Attorney 300.00;77840 BLACK HILLS ENERGY new gas line-Wastewater Treatment Plant 34540.25;77841 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON credit/return,battery mount,washers,treated lumber,screws, caulk,air gille,paint,spray paint,corner iron,flat bar,angles,u-bolts,pvc pipe,pipe/hose cutter,small u-haul box,t-strap tie,nuts,bolts,screwdriver bits,fasteners 1223.26;77842 BLUE TO GOLD LLC training 495.00; 77843 BOARDMAN, JUSTIN EARL training 580.00;77844 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. spray paint equipment, lighted cords,hitch pins,tough case storage,tool bag,wheel charger,maxline master kits,air hose reels, paint supplies,wet/dry vac,cattle gates,heaters,zero-g hose,pistol nozzle,disconnects,harness connector, floor mats,seat covers,steering wheel cover,loaded ball mount,work boots,propane,ratchet strap, organizer,j-bolts,fasteners,utility knife blades,hook blades 2681.45;77845 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. standoff brackets,meter bases,KV pins,pole test switches,return,light bulbs,upset bolts,tap connectors,3-position brackets,cable cutters,cu/al jaw,racks,conduit,solid #6,wire,fuse links,caps,hubs, straps,street lights 14800.08;77846 BROWN CO carburetor,oil,light,elements,filters 988.84;77847 BUTLER'S SALVAGE & TOWING tires 300.00;77848 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2075.00; 77849 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER fasteners,hose clamps,roller covers,spray paint,chip brush, impact sockets,extension cord,filters,flash light,mop,propane torch kit,snow shovels,window/door foam, packing tape,unions,adapters,elbows,brass insert,compression sleeve,screws,braided rope,hem firs, staples,wire brush,safe release tape 594.03;77850 CENTURYLINK data lines 1001.49;77851 CITY OF TORRINGTON c/o FIRST STATE BANK optional sales tax 120453.81;77852 CITY SERVICE VALCON Phillips 66 terminal maint fee 30.00;77853 CLARKE, JOSEPH A. snake sewer main from roof vent 260.00;77854 Page | 2 CO STATE UNIVERSITY rocky mountain meter school 484.00;77855 CO STATE UNIVERSITY rocky mountain meter school 933.00;77856 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts,extra copies 452.06;77857 COOK, REECE dumpster repairs 650.00;77858 COZAD SIGNS LLC full color printed vinyl signs,interior plaque 431.00;77859 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF TORRINGTON dispenser rentals,water 253.10;77860 D A R E tobacco/alcohol compliance-grant reimburse 320.00;77861 DANA KEPNER CO INC. meter gaskets,end tails,swivel nuts 1027.49;77862 DECKER, STEVE kerosene 759.00; 77863 DRM refund hydrant meter deposit less fees 2115.50;77864 DUBRAY, GORDON reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;77865 EASTERN WY EYE CLINIC safety glasses 1092.60;77866 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster picked up 30.00;77867 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 510.00;77868 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 259.00;77869 ESSENTIAL FUEL LLC car wash 17.05;77870 FASTENAL CO bleach,sweep compounds 102.59;77871 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER INC. brake pad kit,rotors 931.93;77872 G & L CONCRETE concrete 1801.50;77873 GALLS LLC polyester velcro tie w/ buttonhole 22.38;77874 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC maintenance garage construction 59788.33;77875 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC ¼ cent sales tax 30114.41;77876 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE garbage truck repairs 587.00; 77877 GRAINGER dual input data logger,safety reading glasses,rubber door stops 484.40;77878 HIGH POINTE ELECTRIC INC. rework power to meter from building 1390.90;77879 HOTLINE ELECTRICAL SALES & SERVICE LLC electric meters 45575.48;77880 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION trash bags, toilet paper,paper towels,toilet bowl cleaner,disinfectant 518.85;77881 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS transfer station feasibility study 12500.00;77882 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney extended hours 171.60;77883 JOHNER, JACOB reimb-tools/snow removal 62.07;77884 JONES, ERIC N. deposit refund 55.45;77885 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meeting coverage 475.00;77886 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC tint windows 100.00;77887 L I E A P - STATE OF WYOMING deposit refund 206.00; 77888 LARSEN, TAMMY credit refund 19.51;77889 LEO RILEY & CO in progress audit billing FY2023 17000.00;77890 LEWIS, EMILY deposit refund 35.23;77891 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. pediatric electrodes 168.40;77892 LORDON INC. hydrant collar 1572.24;77893 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning, window cleaning 273.75;77894 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC citrus degreaser 48.33;77895 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC wire,CO2 cyl contents 155.00;77896 MHC KENWORTH barrell top/pig m,general purpose 175.50;77897 MIDWEST CONNECT labels,sealing kit/postage machine 143.00;77898 MILLER, ASHLEE reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;77899 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. battery 166.94; 77900 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. multiplexor w/ accessories 4429.40;77901 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. installation of consolettes 1880.00;77902 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;77903 NE SAFETY AND FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. service on fire alarms 1816.00;77904 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. signs 390.91;77905 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. curb stops,repair clamp, nipple 1154.26;77906 OLSON TIRE CO tire repair,prema rad patch,brass valve stem,rema plug unit 102.47;77907 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC headlight bulb 53.54;77908 PEAK WELLNESS deposit refund 30.76;77909 PHH MORTGAGE deposit refund 77.92;77910 PIERCE, TAMMY reflective vinyl decals 450.00;77911 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC service on electric heaters,new lighting/heater,wired lights,gfci & garage dr 3498.51;77912 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tire replacements 3474.92;77913 PRINT EXPRESS INC. vehicle decals,lot/location cards,work order books 781.88;77914 PRO AGG INVESTMENT II LLC deposit refund 66.05;77915 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;77916 PVS DX INC. sodium hypochlorite 3992.18;77917 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 658.56;77918 QUILL LLC envelopes 35.18;77919 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging 200.00;77920 RICHEY, MICHAEL A. Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;77921 RICHEY, MICHAEL A. air fuel 209.07;77922 RINEHART, CODY J. deposit refund 49.82;77923 RIVER VIEW SAND AND GRAVEL LLC salt/sand 3119.72; 77924 ROCKY MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY gumouts,nitrile gloves 734.38;77925 SISCO BENEFITS ambulance overpayment 1480.00;77926 SMITTY'S REPAIR SERVICE flat iron,all thread 21.00;77927 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop monthly contract 145.00;77928 STUART C IRBY CO insulating gloves,glove testing 371.42;77929 TEAM CHEVROLET belt kit,sensor 408.69;77930 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO screw-bedknives,led flood light,bedbar,drive belt 494.76;77931 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;77932 TORRINGTON OFFICE SUPPLY return,refillable desk pad calendar,electronic tape cartridges,pens,calendars,file pockets,storage boxes,planners,label maker tape, padded mailer,toilet paper,punched/perforated papers,ink/toner cartridges,twist erase refills,post it flags,wireless mouse,pencils,stamps,certificate frames,flash drives,file sorter/holder,tossan,highlighter, binder clips,copy paper,receptacle liners,wireless presentation clicker,bluetooth wireless w/ scroll wheel,hanging folders,scotch tape,paper clips,thermal receipt paper,sharpies,business cards 2053.80; 77933 TORRINGTON ROTARY CLUB dues,international & district/local,youth program,Paul Harris Fund, meetings 265.00;77934 TORRINGTON SAGE APT deposit refund 36.68;77935 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM legals 1942.22;77936 TRI-STATE GARAGE DOORS bottom,bottom seal,service doors 407.15;77937 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 656.73;77938 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet service 1075.00;77939 WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION emergency work-replace transformer monitor 34996.00; 77940 WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY pole set kits 731.10;77941 WILLIAMSON ESTATE SALLY ambulance overpayment 128.21;77942 WY ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES registration fee 260.00; 77943 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 2.00;77944 WY ENGINEERING SOCIETY membership dues 60.00;77945 WY LOCAL GOVERNMENT LIABILITY POOL deductible 1000.00;77946 WY Page | 3 MACHINERY CO brush kits,installation-cab door,replace diesel exhaust fluid pump,maintenance,replace filters 8194.46;77947 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 123988.69;77948 WY SECURITY SYSTEMS INC. alarm monitoring 75.00;77949 WY STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOC annual dues 75.00;77950 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 538.93;77951 YOUTZ, DANA mileage reimb 445.55;77952 ZELL HEATING & COOLING LLC service call 659.00;77953 CITY OF TORRINGTON c/o PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured PR employee premium/MT positions 18789.00;77954 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 100657.68;77955 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 208401.02 Page | 4