City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Patterson and Viktorin. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes and Deputy City Clerk Anaya. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order. Councilman Viktorin led the Pledge of Allegiance. A remembrance ceremony was held in honor of Lieutenant Harley Mark. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby urged the citizens of Torrington to continue to enjoy their gardens, and the golf course, parks and walking paths owned and maintained by the City of Torrington; 2. Thank you to all of the citizens that have worked hard to keep their lawns mowed and weeds pulled. Mayor Doby stated that when the individual properties are beautiful, the City is beautiful; 3. Constitution Day (09-17-24) update; 4. Constitution Week (09-17-24 through 09-23-24) update; 4. Reminder to the public to take extra caution with the increased pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle and scooter traffic; and 5. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 08-20-24 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Henry Wheeler addressed the Mayor and Council in public forum. He expressed his concerns in regard to reconnection charges. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding a request for a Retail Liquor License transfer of ownership and transfer of location from Pamela J. Delgado-Garcia DBA Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant at 1915 Main Street to Adrian Garcia DBA Thirsty’s at 1901 Main Street for the license term 10-01-24 through 03-31-25. He stated that the license is eligible to be transferred contingent upon the actual receipt of approved certificates of occupancy from the Wyoming State Fire Marshal and the City of Torrington. Mayor Doby asked for public comments for or against the approval of the Retail Liquor License transfer of ownership and transfer of location request. Ms. Delgado-Garcia spoke in favor of the approval of the request. Chief of Police Johnson stated that the concerns he has related to the transfer of the license really boil down to the higher level of contact and partnership that the Torrington Police Department (TPD) is going to need to work with a bar as opposed to a restaurant. He indicated that there is a lot more maintenance involved in working with a bar. Chief of Police Johnson commented that he had a meeting with Ms. Delgado-Garcia and Mr. Garcia and stated that they talked through what the transition will look like. He indicated that they were both in agreement with everything that was discussed. Chief of Police Johnson commented that particularly with their willingness to work with the TPD and the City of Torrington to keep things safe, he is comfortable with the transfer and supporting it. Attorney Eddington stated that Ms. Delgado-Garcia and Mr. Garcia are in the process of concluding remodeling and indicated that they want to time it right so that they can open as soon as the remodeling is completed. He commented that as far as he knows, the remodeling activities are progressing in the right direction, therefore the certificates of occupancy should be issued prior to 10- 01-24, but stated that the license transfer is still contingent upon the actual receipt of those approved certificates. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes indicated that the restrooms will have to be ADA compliant, the maximum occupant load will have to be posted and the address of the building will have to be visible on the front door. Deputy City Clerk Anaya commented that the Liquor Division has reviewed the application and considered it complete. Councilman Viktorin asked for more details regarding the business. Mr. Garcia stated that the main stream of revenue will be from alcohol sales, but indicated that they have incorporated a lot of different ideas into their business plan to make the building a multipurpose entertainment center. He commented that they have created a different ambiance and stated that some activities that they will feature include a game room, an arcade area and a large stage for live events. Mr. Garcia indicated that they have remodeled the building to be a more upscale and premier style, and commented that it will be a lounge style bar during the week and will convert into a club scene on the weekend. He stated that basic bar food will be available and indicated that they have been working with the Health Inspector to get the proper approvals in that respect. Mayor Doby closed the public hearing. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the Retail Liquor License transfer of ownership and transfer of location from Pamela J. Delgado- Garcia DBA Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant at 1915 Main Street to Adrian Garcia DBA Thirsty’s at 1901 Main Street contingent upon the actual receipt of approved certificates of occupancy from the Wyoming State Fire Marshal and the City of Torrington as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Page | 1  Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding a request from Pamela J. Delgado-Garcia DBA Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant for a Restaurant Liquor License at 1915 Main Street for the license term 10- 01-24 through 03-31-25. He asked for public comments for or against the approval of the Restaurant Liquor License request. Ms. Delgado-Garcia spoke in favor of the approval of the request. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the Restaurant Liquor License for Pamela J. Delgado-Garcia DBA Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant at 1915 Main Street as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented for approval an Agreement for Professional Services with Old Glory Engineering. He stated that the agreement will retain Old Glory Engineering of Saratoga, Wyoming to perform engineering and grant writing services for the preparation and submittal of two CDBG grant applications for the FY25 Sewer & Manhole Lining Improvements and FY25 WTP and BPS-2 West C Generators Projects in the not to exceed amount of $3,650.00. DPW Harkins indicated that the CDBG Program has been used by the City in the past to construct both water and sewer projects. He commented that if staff is successful in receiving the grants, the grants could cover up to 100% of the project costs. DPW Harkins stated that the preliminary estimate for the FY25 Sewer & Mahole Lining Improvements Project is $1,100,00.00 and indicated that the preliminary estimate for the FY25 WTP and BPS-2 West C Generators Project is $1,600,000.00. He commented that the FY25 Sewer Fund Budget includes $100,000.00 for professional services, therefore there is an adequate amount of funds available to cover the request for the agreement. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Old Glory Engineering as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented the bid results for the FY2025 Well #5 Submersible Pump and Motor Replacement Project. He stated that a bid opening was held on 08-21-24 and indicated that the bid received from Sargent Drilling of Broken Bow, Nebraska was the only bid that was submitted. DPW Harkins commented that staff recommends awarding the bid to Sargent Drilling in the amount of $63,362.00 with no contingency. He stated that the project consists of the removal of the existing well #5 submersible pump and motor and replacing it with a new submersible pump and motor with associated electrical wiring and piping improvements. DPW Harkins indicated that funding for the project was established in the FY25 Budget in the amount of $62,000.00 and commented that the remaining $1,362.00 will be taken from the Water Fund Power and Pump Budget. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to award the bid to Sargent Drilling of Broken Bow, Nebraska in the amount of $63,362.00 with no contingency as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented a Financial Report for FY 2024 ending 06-30-24. The total restricted and cash on hand was $20,522,316.43. The accounts receivable/utility billing amount past due was $14,360.95, the amount in collections was $71,888.45 and $3,850.01 was turned over to the City Attorney. The estimated cash beginning balance for the FY 2025 budget was $15,962,765.81 and the actual cash available for FY 2025 is $15,969,216.61. Net revenue for all funds was -$736,337.41, which in comparison to the previous fiscal year has decreased overall. The long-term debt and capital leases total debt outstanding was $2,316,364.87 and sales tax has increased altogether. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to accept the Financial Report for FY 2024 ending 06-30-24 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 08-21-24 to 09-03-24 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 Correa briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to in the last couple of weeks. Mayor Doby reminded residents who will be holding controlled burns to call the dispatch non- emergency line ahead of time to provide relevant information about the burn. He also reminded residents to pay attention to any and all fire ban notices that are put in place by the Goshen County Fire Warden. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the wage adjustment as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 79390 AFLAC payroll withholding 1255.50;79391 BRIAN KINGSLEY re-issue deposit reimbursement check-original never received 34.43;79392 CIVICPLUS LLC CivicGov program-set up code enforcement,annual SSL certificate renewal-hosting & support website 12671.50;79393 DANIEL GARCIA re-issue deposit reimbursement check-original never received 30.01;79394 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 2487.12;79395 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;79396 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2240.00;79397 Page | 2 KENNEDY SCHRAMM re-issue deposit reimbursement check-original never received 58.46;79398 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 205.55;79399 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 257.00; 79400 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;79401 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2331.38;79402 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 3697.30;79403 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 647.11;79404 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 28841.04; 79405 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 452.00;79406 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. quick disconnect,flange,covers 467.22;79407 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES power relay module,envelopes 37.99;79408 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.04;79409 ATCO INTERNATIONAL suppress deodorizer 1250.00;79410 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 108.05; 79411 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON return,flag kits,tees,elbows,clamps,adapters,tubing, couplings,pins,hem firs,rebar,tie wire,stakes,fasteners,pvc cement,floor paint,roller covers,ext handle, tray liner,scuff x paint,extension cords,locksets,water suction pump,brackets,door stop,granite hex, tapcons,particle board shelf,air freshener,ant/roach killer,liquid ant killer,hose reel hanger,concrete mix, broken lap siding,velcro strips,insect killer,flat head screws,pointed lath,knee pads,sill sealer,flat washers,canopy faucet handles,resettable combo,access fittings,spray paint,inkzall markers,clevis grab hook,bushings,nipples,ball valve,outlet box,outdoor box cover,locknuts,toggles,switch cover,box 1773.39;79412 BLUE TO GOLD LLC bulletproof report writing training 398.00;79413 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. electrical wire,conduit,adapters,pvc cement,electric meters,load breaker boxes,return, wire holder w/ poles,fire resistant gloves,protective caps,duplex wire 5673.42;79414 BOUND TREE MEDICAL ambulance supplies 44.33;79415 BRANDON GASSELING reimb-commercial driving fee & skills testing fees 130.00;79416 BROWN CO choke lever,starter 47.56;79417 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines, water telemetry line,LCCC hvac remote line 1087.99;79418 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ER visit/accident on the job 890.30;79419 COR ENGINEERING LLC cemetery booster upgrades 2750.00;79420 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF TORRINGTON dispenser rentals,water 249.05;79421 D A R E alcohol compliance check 300.00;79422 DANA KEPNER CO INC. meters 19104.89;79423 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY potted dc latching solenoid 160.68;79424 DEINES IRRIGATION INC. check pump 235.00;79425 DENNIS ESTES mileage reimb 402.00;79426 DEREK J. LONG II tree spraying,fertilization 3658.00;79427 DH PACE CO INC. classroom,ez battery 3 wire 774.99;79428 DOOLEY OIL prime guard global 495.20; 79429 DWYER INSTRUMENTS pressure switch 626.67;79430 EAKES INC. work order books 619.00;79431 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab test 108.00;79432 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 37.00;79433 FASTENAL CO batteries,marking paint 94.40;79434 FULL SOURCE safety polos/hoodies/sweatshirts, winter parka 673.82;79435 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL arc shield face mask w/ hard hat 279.90;79436 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE vehicle maintenance,less tax calculated,diagnosis/repair,front axle repairs 5532.00; 79437 GRAINGER plastic bushings,incandescent light fixture 231.50;79438 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm 2954.50;79439 HOME & LAWN SERVICES LLC spraying dog park 414.80;79440 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION cleaner,paper towels,toilet paper,disinfectant,trash bags,toilet bowl cleaner 707.90;79441 INSIGHT PRECISION ARMS LLC duty belt basket weave w/ inner belt 159.95;79442 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meetings 475.00;79443 KNIFE RIVER refund water meter deposit less fees 2046.50;79444 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 506.00;79445 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. zoll X series paper w/ grid 100.00;79446 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS coarse/ road base 4217.23;79447 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC angle iron 10.00;79448 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;79449 MICHAEL SCHULER meal reimb 29.62;79450 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 5015.72;79451 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC. membership fees-City portion 399.00;79452 NAVEX GLOBAL INC. PolicyTech license renewal 4142.04; 79453 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. 5' bury 2 hose nozzle 3454.62;79454 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC pvc valve,filters,returns,window handle,flat file 92.51;79455 PINNACLE BANK repairs/ nozzle on vactor truck 1835.00;79456 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC replaced power and wired in oxygen tank compressor-City ½,replaced transformer struck by lightning 2580.06;79457 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;79458 PUSH UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION refund meter deposit less fees 1860.00;79459 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC. lease contract-postage machine 407.91;79460 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging 922.00;79461 SANITAS TECHNOLOGIES LLC landfill software annual renewal 395.00;79462 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum- water/sewer 388.63;79463 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT CO pressure filter assy,cylinder repair 1502.32;79464 STEVE DECKER weed killer,growth regulator 7100.00;79465 TEAM CHEVROLET install remote start 501.83;79466 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO Groundmaster 3200 Lawn Mower 26545.76;79467 TORRINGTON OFFICE SUPPLY self-inking stamps,hanging folders,laminating tape,punched/perforated paper,ink/toner cartridges,straws,post it notes,arrow flags,pens,address labels,pen refills,envelopes, cross cut shredder,tab file folders,planner,wireless keyboard 1089.69;79468 TORRINGTON RURAL FIRE DIST #3 auto & property insurance-City ½ 15875.00;79469 USABLUEBOOK synthetic pd blower lubricant 1202.61;79470 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 512.67;79471 WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION membership renewal 115.00;79472 WY BRAND INDUSTRIES embroidered shoulder patches 150.00; 79473 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 8.00;79474 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 10.00;79475 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 10.00;79476 Page | 3 WY MACHINERY CO filters,element assys 557.84;79477 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 83678.37; 79478 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50 Page | 4