City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Viktorin and Warren. Also Present: Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes, Senior Accounting Clerk Estes and Deputy City Clerk Anaya. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order. Councilman Deahl led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Thank you to the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) for inviting the Mayor, Council, State Fire Marshal and State Treasurer to the TVFD Awards Banquet that was held on 02-15-25. Mayor Doby stated that the local firefighters are dedicated, sacrificial, well trained and a great credit to the City, Towns and County. He indicated that for as small as Torrington is, dedicated citizens provide the community with first class emergency response. Mayor Doby thanked the firefighters, emergency medical services and peace officers for their service to the community; 2. Weather update. Thank you to the Streets Department and other City employees for their prompt and efficient snow removal efforts. Thank you to all property owners for keeping their sidewalks clear of snow and ice, and thank you to all commercial snow removal contractors for their efficient work; 3. Mayor Doby urged the public to please check in on their neighbors, relatives and friends, especially those who are older and/or disabled, children and pets during this bitter cold; and 4. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians and to refrain from using their cell phones while driving. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 02-04-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows: 1. Remove Financial Report from the Action Items List. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Essential Fuel, LLC DBA Essential Fuels for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license. Eric Reichert spoke in support of the renewal of the license. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Old Grey Fox, Inc. DBA Mint Bar for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license. Ethan Fitch spoke in support of the renewal of the license. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Caroline Garcia DBA La Familia Prado for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Chugwater Brewing Company, Inc. DBA J & B Liquor for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license. Eric Alden spoke in support of the renewal of the license. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Adrian Garcia DBA Thirsty’s for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Maverik, Inc. DBA Maverik Store #293 for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for The Cigarette Store, LLC DBA Smoker Friendly-Gasamat for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for SS&G, Inc. DBA Holiday Inn Express for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for The Open Barrel Brewing Company, LLC DBA The Open Barrel Brewing Company for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license. Clayton Kilgore spoke in support of the renewal of the license. The public hearing was closed. Page | 1  Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Torrington Hotel, LLC DBA Torrington Cobblestone Hotel for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31- 26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for T.J.L., LLC DBA Broncho Bar for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for San Pedro JC, LLC DBA San Pedro Taqueria for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for Kroenmark, LLC DBA Ltd Edition for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Retail Liquor License renewal for EVENCIO, LLC DBA Thrifty’s Gas & Liquor for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the renewal of the Retail Liquor Licenses as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Limited Club Liquor License renewal for Elks BPO 1726 DBA Elks 1726 for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Limited Club Liquor License renewal for Torrington Lodge #664 Loyal Order of Moose DBA Torrington Moose Lodge 664 for the license term 04- 01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Limited Club Liquor License renewal for Travis Snow Post 5 DBA American Legion Club for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Limited Club Liquor License renewal for City of Torrington DBA Country Club for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the renewal of the Limited Club Liquor Licenses as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Restaurant Liquor License renewal for Tiffany Leslie DBA Broncho Grillhouse for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Restaurant Liquor License renewal for Pamela J. Delgado-Garcia DBA Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant for the license term 04-01-25 through 03-31- 26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the renewal of the Restaurant Liquor Licenses as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding the Microbrewery Permit renewal for The Open Barrel Brewing Company, LLC DBA The Open Barrel Brewing Company for the license term 04-01- 25 through 03-31-26. He asked for public comments for or against the renewal of the license, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the renewal of the Microbrewery Permit as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring February 15-22, 2025 as National FFA Week. It stated that FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future of food, fiber and natural resources systems, and indicated that FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth and career success among its members. It also stated that the FFA motto – “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve” – gives direction and purpose to the students who take an active role in succeeding in agricultural education. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby noted the time had arrived for the Mayor and Council to adjourn from regular session and convene as a Board of Adjustment. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that Go Goshen requested a preliminary plat acting as the final plat for the vacation and replat of Cold Springs Business Park 3rd Filing. He indicated that the purpose of the request is to move the lot line between lots 9 and 13, and lots 13 and 20, to eliminate the landscape easement, and to create 3 lots for signage areas in lots 8, 9, and 20. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that no action was taken at the 02-11-25 Planning Page | 2 Commission Meeting due to lack of a quorum but that staff recommends approval and he has received no public comment. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing for consideration of the preliminary plat request. He asked for public comments for or against the approval of the preliminary plat request. Robert Taylor spoke in support of the preliminary plat request. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the preliminary plat acting as the final plat for the vacation and replat of Cold Springs Business Park 3rd Filing as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby returned the Mayor and Council to regular session. Chief of Police Johnson presented for approval a vehicle purchase request in the amount of $8,000.00. He stated that he is seeking approval to make the purchase of another used Wyoming Highway Patrol police vehicle. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the used vehicle is a 2020 Dodge Charger police package vehicle that has 120,000 miles and commented that it is very well maintained. He stated that in looking at where he would like to see his budget next year, it seems unlikely that the department is going to be in a position where they can do a lot of replacements in the coming year, and indicated that he believes that they can obtain this vehicle with very minimal cost. Chief of Police Johnson commented that if the vehicle purchase is approved, he will also request approval to issue the payment for the vehicle prior to the next Council meeting. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the purchase of the used 2020 Dodge Charger police package vehicle from the Wyoming Highway Patrol in the amount of $8,000.00 and to authorize the issuing of the payment for the vehicle forthwith as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented for approval an Agreement for Professional Services with M.C. Schaff & Associates, Inc (MCS). He stated that staff recommends approval of the agreement for construction administration and inspection on the East D Street Improvement Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $523,418.00. DPW Harkins indicated that the City of Torrington and MCS entered into an Agreement for Professional Services on 05-26-09 to provide the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the East D Street Improvement Project. He commented that the plans were originally completed on 02-25-11 and most recently updated on 05-12-22. DPW Harkins stated that this project was one of the projects that was previously submitted for ARPA funding, but indicated that the City never received that funding. He commented that in an attempt to move this project forward, staff did some creative financing and secured a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan, a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan, a Capital Construction Loan, Urban Systems funding and City of Torrington Gas Tax funding to bring the total cost of funding available for this project to $7,000,000.00. DPW Harkins stated that the bid advertisement for this project was published on 02- 12-25 and indicated that the advertising period will last 30 days. He commented that he anticipates that the bid opening will be held mid-March. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with M.C. Schaff & Associates, Inc. (MCS) as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 02-05-25 to 02-18-25 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. Fire Chief Correa briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded to in the last couple of weeks. Councilman Kelly congratulated all of the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) members that were recognized at the TVFD Awards Banquet that was held on 02-15-25. Councilman Viktorin stated that as an elected councilman in the City of Torrington he has a front row seat to the community’s dialogue surrounding the property tax reduction legislation being considered right now by the Wyoming Legislators in Cheyenne. He indicated that regardless of opinions surrounding the idea of property tax relief, he wishes to reassure the people and businesses in the City of Torrington that defunding emergency services will never and should never be a topic for consideration. Councilman Viktorin commented that despite much noise circulating in state news articles and social media about the potential consequences of giving tax relief to the people of Wyoming, he thinks that he can speak for his colleagues and the Mayor in stating that unequivocally to the residents and business owners in the City of Torrington, that this City government will fund emergency services to include police, fire, and emergency medical services regardless of whatever property tax relief may or may not find the signature of the Governor. He stated that voices in the ether that fear monger communities into believing that emergency services may be cut as a result of property tax relief should be rejected. Councilman Viktorin indicated that property tax relief or not funding emergency services is priority number one. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 80505 AFLAC payroll withholding 802.92;80506 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 374.00;80507 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 129.03;80508 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;80509 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2620.00;80510 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;80511 NCPERS Page | 3 GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;80512 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;80513 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;80514 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 516.19;80515 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;80516 AARON JAY GREEN deposit refund 75.32;80517 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 455.00;80518 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES credit card machine paper rolls,ethernet extender,office chair,lubricant,carburetor cleaner, starter fluid,hand soap dispenser,labels,employee record file jackets,toilet bowl cleaner,toner cartridges 938.84;80519 APPLIED CONCEPTS INC. front/rear radar mounts 488.50;80520 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 16.73;80521 AULICK INDUSTRIES black floor plastic 2595.68;80522 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 3476.76;80523 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 177.80;80524 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 7791.34;80525 BLAIR NEWMAN deposit refund 94.56;80526 Void; 80527 BROWN CO element,filters,fuel elements 443.79;80528 BUTLERS AUTO SALVAGE & TOWING tow charge/vehicle search warrant 122.01;80529 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2158.00;80530 CASPER MANUFACTURING recall repairs on turn signals & check brakes 165.00;80531 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER ice melt,mount tape,drill bit set,duplex plate,swivel eye light control switch,sillcock key,propane cylinder,clear vinyl,washer,extension cord,mouse trap,flat tapcons,liquid sealant,adapters,nipples,nylon, pvc bushings,nylon reducing,pvc pipe,fasteners,street elbow,hammer bit,self sealing pipe/tube, couplings,closet flange,toilet shim,screws,hem fir,mini blinds 584.12;80532 CHEYENNE QUALITY HOMES deposit refund 19.27;80533 CHRISTOPHER DOMEC credit refund 207.37;80534 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O FIRST STATE BANK optional sales tax 106614.69;80535 CIVICPLUS LLC extra security for website 363.15;80536 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 234.19;80537 CONNECTING POINT copier all- inclusive service contracts 444.80;80538 CORE & MAIN LP straight end tails meter couplings 341.40; 80539 COZAD SIGNS LLC door plaques,ceiling signs 269.44;80540 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF TORRINGTON dispenser rental,water 118.50;80541 DANA KEPNER CO INC. water meters 6849.84;80542 DAVID BRUCE instructor certification 600.00;80543 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 385.00; 80544 DOOLEY OIL def fluid 747.50;80545 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 477.00;80546 FDIC INTERNATIONAL 2025 registration for training 1932.00;80547 FR CLOTHING & SUPPLY fire resistant clothing 323.86;80548 FUEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS fuel dispenser repairs 3887.44;80549 GARDNER L. PYLE mileage reimb 254.80;80550 GELCO SUPPLY INC. rootX,funnels/caps 974.00;80551 GO GOSHEN ¼ cent sales tax,monthly contribution 29154.66;80552 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE diagnosis & repair of air building issue 432.00;80553 GRAINGER fiberglass pike pole 61.71;80554 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;80555 HIGH PLAINS APARTMENTS deposit refund 216.11;80556 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,coveralls,mops,towels 642.86;80557 INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF membership renewal 220.00;80558 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney,extended hours 9800.60;80559 JAMES THOMPSON refund for overcharge of college range pass 85.00;80560 JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC. Well #5 Pump Replacement Project 1500.50;80561 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00; 80562 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meetings 950.00;80563 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC install windshield 260.00;80564 KNOW HOW INC. headlights,filters,batteries,magnetic heater/hyd tank,dexcool,drain plugs,mac’s dry graphite film,fuel pumps,fuses,oil pan gasket set,engine oil cooler gasket,engine oil pump pickup tube,oil,sand pads,v-belts,elbow,radiator,3d-earth,body hardware, headlight connectors,sockets,ptex hi-temp rtv,scraper,spark plugs,air brakes,leveractrion drum pump, self-etching primers,chassis,hyd fluid,brush head,meguiars car wash,hyd hose/fittings 2099.47;80565 KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT CO plastic dumpster lids,poly lids 3390.74;80566 LEGACY COOPERATIVE reception for Council,refreshments for retirement,snacks for safety training,dyed diesel,ruby dyed diesel,unleaded gas,propane,forklift bottle valve,male connector,requal 15605.63;80567 LESLIE P. BAILEY deposit refund 32.81;80568 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. cutoff wheels,safety glasses 283.31;80569 MATTHEW HICKMAN mileage reimb 201.60;80570 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC angle iron 77.76;80571 MHC KENWORTH filters,batteries,core returns,ignition switch,oil,high boost purge valve,power steering ring,air dryer cartridge,separator,filter lube,breather 3381.66;80572 MICHAEL A. RICHEY air fuel 227.58; 80573 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;80574 MICHAEL A. RICHEY hangar repair/ welded broken door 250.00;80575 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 100.00;80576 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 477235.91;80577 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 700.00;80578 OLSON TIRE CO tire repairs,prema rad/radial patches,valve stems,tube,dismount/mount 138.28;80579 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 115.30;80580 PAUL REED CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY INC. Public Works Facility Garage Addition Project 491371.83;80581 PINNACLE BANK training, travel expenses-meals/fuel/lodging,drug testing,water,batteries,climate control module,3-hole punch, supplies for reimbursable stock,registration fees,lid/collar,empty paint cans,floor protection/plan h2o dispenser,address labels,file folders,certification renewal,membership fee,9mm ammo,rubber bands, cylinder replacement,tachometer,filters,charcoal briquettes,milling machine blades,wall calendars,toner cartridge,calculator ribbon,voice recorder,cir cable 5pos plug to wire,pens,sugar,cabinet,urinal screens, dog waste bags,bucket hook,gasket,nuts,screws,credit for sales tax 11980.34;80582 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC electrical work/FM building,run cat5 cable-courtroom computer 6908.12;80583 QUILL LLC toner cartridge 85.49;80584 R & R PRODUCTS INC. bedknife 290.50;80585 RDO EQUIPMENT CO parts/repairs to loader 726.32;80586 REECE COOK dumpster repairs 420.00;80587 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES Page | 4 LIMITED PARTNER lodging 980.00;80588 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY 1st aid cabinet supplies 73.93;80589 SCHOLL INDUSTRIES slotted head bolts 182.63;80590 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC megatron conductivity controller 1502.37;80591 SOUTH DAKOTA NARCOTICS OFFICERS ASSOC membership/registration fee 100.00;80592 STRYKER SALES LLC aed replacement batteries 2100.00; 80593 TATER A. STURDIVANT deposit refund 73.08;80594 TORRINGTON SAGE APT deposit refund 2.63; 80595 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;80596 VALLEY MERCANTILE CO INC. woodruff key 7.50;80597 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY fuses,def,headlamp,lube,filters,steering fluid,dessicant air dryer, clamp,fuel pump,oil absorbant 622.08;80598 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;80599 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 97.24;80600 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA deposit refund 36.41;80601 WY BRAND INDUSTRIES business cards 15.00;80602 WY HEALTH FAIRS chemistry panels/wellness screenings 176.00 Page | 5