City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 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 Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Constitution Day (09-17-24) update; 2. Constitution Week (09-17-24 through 09-23-24) update; 3. 09-14- 24 Classic Cars on Main Street event update; 4. 09-14-24 Farmers Market event update; and 5. Mayor Doby stated that the City of Torrington is responsible for providing many services to its residents including a functional sewer system, clean drinking water, safe and passable City streets and sidewalks, a first rate City Cemetery, excellent police and fire protection, a first rate City ambulance service, regular and sanitary trash pick-up and disposal, and the recreational amenities of a swimming pool, a golf course, sports fields and walking paths. He thanked the citizens who support the City of Torrington and the City employees that make everything possible. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 09-03-24 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows: 1. Add Advanced Pools and Spas, Inc. Proposal as an Information Item. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Danielle Closs, a volunteer with the organization Be SMART, addressed the Mayor and Council in public forum. She expressed her interest in working with the Mayor and Council in the future to proclaim August 26th through August 30th as SMART Week in the City of Torrington. Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2024 as Constitution Week. It stated that the Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of liberties, embodies the principles of limited government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law, and indicated that September 17, 2024 marks the two hundred and thirty-seventh anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention. It also urged all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves. Lucy Martin and Nancy Zimmerer, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, spoke in support of the proclamation. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Cory Chwiedor, President of Advanced Pools and Spas, Inc., addressed the Mayor and Council. He presented a proposal for the Dale Jones Municipal Pool Resurfacing Project in the amount of $333,300.00. He stated that the proposal is comprised of six components: 1. Resurface Pool & Wader; 2. R & R Waterline Tile Wader & Pool Racing Lanes/Target & Depth & No Dive Tile; 3. Gutter Stone Removal & Gutter Seal; 4. Wader Skimmer & Dual VGB MD Suction; 5. Structural Crack Injection; and 6. Replace Floor Returns & Wader Wall Returns & VGB Grates. Mr. Chwiedor indicated that the proposal specifies that the work will begin in the Fall of 2024 for a duration of eight weeks and will consist of paint removal, all demolition work, gutter work, injections and tile. He commented that the plaster finish will then commence in the Spring of 2025 and the work will be fully completed within three to four days. Councilman Viktorin questioned what Mr. Chwiedor’s overall assessment of the pool is in his professional experience. Mr. Chwiedor responded that the pool is in pretty rough shape. He stated that the paint that has been put on the pool over the years is just a band aid. Mr. Chwiedor indicated that they never recommend painting pools for that reason. Councilman Viktorin inquired what sort of life this type of resurfacing project will add to the pool. Mr. Chwiedor replied that it all depends on how well it is taken care of chemistry-wise. He commented that if it is taken care of properly with chemistry, it should have no problem lasting about 20 years. Mr. Chwiedor stated that as far as everything else, like the tile and gutter system, that is up to mother nature. He indicated that since that is exposed during the winter, it would just be a matter of keeping an eye on the caulking between the pool and the deck, and sealing any missing grout before winter to prevent moisture from getting in there. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that the pool will not be able to open next season in the current condition that it is in. He stated that the repairs needed to the pool constitute an emergency because of the short timeframe in which this type of repair can be conducted. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes indicated that staff recommends that the Mayor and Council declare an emergency and work with Clerk/Treasurer Strecker to find funding options. He commented that he would also like to allow time Page | 1 for Attorney Eddington to review the contract for the proposal in detail. Councilman Viktorin suggested that staff present the final recommendation for this project at the 10-01-24 Council meeting. He stated that postponing any type of decision until 10-01-24 will give staff a more definitive timeline on presenting the Mayor and Council with financial options. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding potential grant applications through Wyoming Community Development Authority’s (WCDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the 2025 Sewer and Manhole Lining Project and for the 2025 Water Treatment Plant and BPS-2 West C Generator Project. He stated that the purpose of the hearing is to solicit public view, comments and recommendations for potential grant applications through WCDA’s CDBG Program. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins indicated that the sewer portion of the 2025 Sewer and Manhole Lining Project consists of replacing approximately 12,000 lineal feet of sewer line. He commented that the manhole lining portion of the project is along the prison corridor. DPW Harkins stated that this project has been on the radar for quite some time now. He indicated that most of the manholes along that corridor have suffered some type of damage because of the hydrogen sulfide (H2S) that was in the line. DPW Harkins commented that staff has taken measures to eliminate or lower the affects of the H2S by adding chemicals to the sewage as it comes out of the prison. He stated that the combined project total is $1,259,691.00. DPW Harkins indicated that the City will contribute $327,520.00 to the project to gain points on the CDBG scoring sheet and commented that a grant application in the amount of $932,171.00 will be submitted to WCDA for consideration of assistance in funding the project. He stated that the 2025 Water Treatment Plant and BPS-2 West C Generator Project involves the generators for the water treatment plant and the booster pump station on West C Street. DPW Harkins indicated that the current generator at the water treatment plant is undersized and is not able to fulfill all of the electrical needs in case of an outage for that whole plant. He commented that West C Street does not have a backup generator at this time, so it would be highly beneficial to get this project completed. DPW Harkins stated that this project was also recommended on the Level 1 Study that was prepared by AVI Engineering in 2020. He indicated that this project will not have a match from the City due to budget constraints, so the City will be requesting the full amount of $1,431,075.00 in the grant application from CDBG. Mayor Doby asked for public comments for or against the potential grant applications through WCDA’s CDBG Program, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Attorney Eddington read Resolution No. 2024-08 authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application to the Wyoming Community Development Authority for the 2025 Sewer and Manhole Lining Project in the amount of $932,171.00. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 2024-08 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read Resolution No. 2024-09 authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application to the Wyoming Community Development Authority for the 2025 Water Treatment Plant and Booster Pump Station (BPS)-2 West C Generator Project in the amount of $1,431,075.00. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2024-09 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 09-04-24 to 09-17-24 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns. Mayor Doby stated that Fire Chief Correa 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. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes announced that staff is treating an invasive perennial grass known as windmill grass at Valley View Cemetery. He stated that sections within the cemetery are now showing as big brownish/gold areas that makes one think that the City is not watering or fertilizing, but indicated that he can assure the public that that is not the case. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that the chemical that is being used to treat the invasive grass, if not applied correctly, can damage other grasses. He stated that anyone with concerns regarding this invasive grass can contact either Cemetery Sexton and Parks Supervisor Hickman or himself. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that staff has made significant progress on the soccer fields. He thanked Torrington Sod Farms for their contributions, and indicated that staff is still working on the chemical treating program and getting the irrigation correct. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes urged the public to refrain from putting their animals on the fields. He commented that staff is still seeing a lot of waste on the fields. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 79479 Void;79480 Void;79481 Void;79482 Void; 79483 CENTURYLINK TVFD phone,data line 221.22;79484 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 5085.37; 79485 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;79486 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2240.00;79487 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 205.55;79488 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;79489 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS Page | 2 payroll withholding 160.00;79490 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 257.00;79491 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;79492 WY DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 7810.80;79493 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS relocate/replace antenna/siren,equipment build for Dodge Durango 16272.69; 79494 ACCENT WIRE-TIE envirobale bags 22032.00;79495 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 120.00;79496 ADRIAN FLORES work boots 222.59;79497 AEI CONSULTANTS hud phaseIenviro site assessment 7500.00;79498 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. inspection/ repairs 122.28;79499 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES tactical flashlight holder,work boots,spray contact cleaner,concrete drill bit,envelopes,excel cheat sheet desk mats,digital door lock batteries,hand soap, rotation spreader 507.50;79500 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 16.73;79501 AVFUEL CORPORATION jet fuel 13498.97;79502 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 3928.79;79503 BENCHMARK OF TORRINGTON PC Torrington East P Replat 1732.00;79504 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. ear tags,swivel casters,hoses,fasteners,strap,tow chains,ratchet binders,work boots,multi-ball mount,hitch pin/clip,safety pin,knee boot,battery,jack,check valve,strainer,sprayer tip,pump,fittings,diaphragm, towels,gas cans,replacement jack,nipples,casters,convection oven (lunches),cards,spot sprayer,ball mount,trailer ball,push broom,bolts 2869.29;79505 BROWN CO pulley, belt 53.32;79506 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2158.00;79507 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER pool thermometers,couplings,hose clamps,concrete blocks,nylon lock plug,fasteners,hanger,primer,impact magnetic,tape,adapters,elbows, pvc pipe,pvc conduit,survey stakes,hole saw,caulk,shower curtain liner,shower curtain pins,self-lighting torch,inkzall markers,shelfs,brackets,padlocks,ball valve,bushings,covers,outdoor box,hole straps,galv pipe,nipples,plastic lever cp,aluminum mc cable,glue boards,grounded wire,cable ties,wire connectors, wall clock,locknuts,pvc cement,tees,reducers,flex pipes,flex riser,expanding foam 1564.05;79508 CHARISMA 369 LLC deposit refund 55.86;79509 CITY OF TORRINGTON usps,fuel,wheatland travel plaza, titles,WAMCAT door prize 99.67;79510 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 275.00;79511 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts 574.84;79512 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. traffic cones 154.00;79513 DANA KEPNER CO INC. meter coupling,swivel nut,flare caps,insert stiffner 1333.37;79514 DANA YOUTZ mileage reimb 443.14;79515 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler heads & accessories 1310.57;79516 DITCH WITCH OF THE ROCKIES joystick replacement 143.68;79517 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 585.00;79518 EAKES INC. envelopes 219.00;79519 ELK ECO- CYCLE dumpster picked up 30.00;79520 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 5128.00;79521 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 148.00;79522 ESSENTIAL FUEL LLC truck washes 17.06;79523 FUEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS annual inspections,cathodic protect testing,paper roller gear 2830.58;79524 G & L CONCRETE concrete,t-block 814.00;79525 GARY D. HUNTER repairs to left front on electric truck 4564.88;79526 GOSHEN CARE CENTER JNT POWERS BOARD pony express room deposit refund 150.00; 79527 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC monthly contribution 2500.00;79528 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC ¼ cent sales tax 30670.56;79529 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC Wyoming Community Gas sponsor/Veterans' Banner program 250.00;79530 GOSHEN CO TREASURER water assessments 4922.26;79531 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;79532 GW MECHANICAL INC. fix pinhole leak 158.18; 79533 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,coveralls,mops,towels 720.17;79534 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney, extended hours 9525.00;79535 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC sweeper broom,gutter brooms 995.02; 79536 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;79537 JOSEPH A. CLARKE clean rinnai fans 90.00;79538 JR AUDIO INC. a.r.e topper latch actuator,harness 330.00;79539 KNIFE RIVER crushed base 1057.57;79540 KNOW HOW INC. filters,hose clamps,oil,exactfit beam,water pump,hyd hose,hose fittings,serpentine belt,idler pulley belt,breather,pvc valves,grommet,exactfit blade,socket set,plugs,drill bit,wheel seal,bearings,reel,adapters 1080.07;79541 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 1009.00;79542 LEGACY COOPERATIVE dyed diesel 7876.40;79543 LEVI'S LAWN CARE mowing/trimming 270.00;79544 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. protek annual calibration & preventative maint 1299.00;79545 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00;79546 MARLA ANN MINER deposit refund,remaining unused kilowatt hour credit 114.43;79547 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS road base 1061.04;79548 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. lens clean towelettes 15.99;79549 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance 1577.00;79550 MIA SAUCEDO deposit refund 57.44;79551 MICHAEL A. RICHEY air fuel 557.48;79552 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.65;79553 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES scba flow testing & repair,compressor parts-City ½ 2729.72;79554 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE electric distribution service 3960.00;79555 NORMONT EQUIPMENT CO aggregate hose 588.21;79556 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. bolt/gasket kits,epoxy coated long sleeve,discount 1824.98;79557 OLSON TIRE CO tire repair,prema rad patch,tires,dismount/mount, balance,brass valve stem 1799.56;79558 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 97.65;79559 P1 SERVICE LLC replace boiler ignitor,repairs-swimming pool boiler,replace gas regulator in boiler 5213.20; 79560 PINNACLE BANK postage,travel expenses-meals/lodging/fuel/drinks,registration fees,training fees,annual subscriptions,safety bibs,light package for emergency vehicle,rifle boxes,m lock slots magpul,credit for overcharge,trash bags,granola bars,plastic rock covers,stock items,battery,seat covers, milling machine starter pack,vehicle inspection reports,sales tax/not able to get credit 9119.03;79561 PRINT EXPRESS INC. decals,ups,door hangers 185.34;79562 PVS DX INC. sodium hypochlorite 4696.69; 79563 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 669.84;79564 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III LLC Page | 3 land lease 1536.09;79565 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging 812.00;79566 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 WWTP Facility Project 402678.30;79567 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 WWTP Facility Project-retainage 21193.60;79568 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop contract 145.00;79569 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT CO tipper ramp 175.85;79570 STUART C IRBY CO return, glove testing,stringer wire,crossarms,helix anchors 3626.90;79571 TAMMY PIERCE black vinyl install on Dodge Durango 250.00;79572 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO module control,line marking chalk,castor wheels,couplers,washers,adapters,screws,drive shaft,nuts 1272.89;79573 THE TRAINERS EDGE LTD basic field training officer cert course 375.00;79574 TIMBERLINE ELECTRIC & CONTROL CORP repairs-plc trips when in auto 1331.00;79575 T-MOBILE cell phones 10911.43;79576 TOM TROXEL mileage reimb 154.10; 79577 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS seed-RTF 252.00;79578 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM legals 2727.42;79579 TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEM paddle wheel flow meter foam pro 998.00;79580 TRANE US INC. solve networks 166.40;79581 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;79582 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium-contract 141.00;79583 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY filters,brake clean,zip ties,rubber wheel chocks,electrical terminals,ant dex fluid,cqblu lube,pressure grease,battery,air fresheners,return hose,power steering fluid,wiper blades,diesel exhaust fluid,hyd fittings,oil,in-line fuse holder 977.12;79584 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;79585 VICKY PETERSON large pit repair 50.00;79586 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet,data lines 1832.21;79587 WATERWORTH annual software subscription 20000.00;79588 WESTCO tuff turf grass mix,landmaster, contract unleaded 9159.98;79589 WY DEPT OF REVENUE PSC assessment FY25 1st installment 2250.12; 79590 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 2025 license plate renewal 1400.00;79591 WY LOCAL GOVERNMENT LIABILITY POOL deductible 1000.00;79592 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 183.20;79593 ZACHARIAH HULL re-issue deposit refund check-original check not received 39.02 Page | 4