City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 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: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, 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. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby stated that the City provides many opportunities for recreational activity for its citizens and visitors. He indicated that the City has many acres of City parks, camping opportunities, baseball, softball and soccer fields, a first class public golf course, walking paths, and a municipal swimming pool that is open from late spring to the end of the summer season. Mayor Doby commented that City workers are busy preparing for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. He stated that the City has smart, hardworking, trained and dedicated employees who are now busy preparing and will be kept busy for months maintaining all of the City fields and facilities. Mayor Doby indicated that it takes all of the City workers, part time seasonal employees included, to make this system work. He commented that he would like to thank all of the department heads and employees that make this work for the benefit of all: The Director of Public Works, the City Clerk/Treasurer, the Chief of Police, the City Attorney, the Municipal Court Judge, the Fire Chief, the EMS Executive Director, the Pool Manager, the Museum Director, the Golf Pro Manager, the Streets/Sanitation Department, the Water/Wastewater Department, the Electrical Department, airport personnel, the Buildings & Grounds Superintendent, the mechanic shop, the Purchasing Department, the Utility Department, the communications and 911 personnel, the cemetery personnel and the administrative staff that work in the front office. Mayor Doby stated that he would also like to thank his fellow Council members who are tasked with monitoring all of this and who are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all of the City’s residents and visitors. He thanked everyone involved in making the City work; and 2. Blessings to all for a safe, fun and enjoyable spring and summer season. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 03-04-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Mayor Doby stated that the City of Torrington publishes minutes and indicated that those minutes are an accurate record of what takes place during Council meetings. He commented that the minutes are reviewed by Council, approved by Council and published in the paper. Mayor Doby stated that he was distressed to read an article on 03-07-25 after the 03-04-25 Council meeting where there was a headline that said, “City Council Oks another $½ million for baler project.” He indicated that that headline is the direct opposite of what is true and commented that it is the opposite of what happened in the 03-04-25 meeting. Mayor Doby stated that in the article itself it states, “The amendment increased the project cost by up to $453,250.” He indicated that that is not the case and that is not what happened. Mayor Doby commented that page two of the 03-04-25 minutes tells exactly what happened in this meeting. He stated that the project is still $5.5 million which includes engineering and permitting costs, so the amount that the Council approved when they passed Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Inberg-Miller Engineers was already accounted for in that $5.5. million. Mayor Doby indicated that there was not another $½ million dollars approved for the baler project. He commented that the 03-07-25 headline and article were just wrong, so he wanted to point that out. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Paul Stille with Leo Riley & Co. presented the Auditor’s Financial Report for FY 2024 ending 06- 30-24. He briefly reviewed some of the major highlights of the report which included the table of contents, the agreed upon procedure report for alternative compliance engagement for ARPA funding, the independent auditor’s report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance, the statement of net position, the statement of activities, the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund net position-proprietary funds, the notes to the basic financial statements, and the net pension liability. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to accept the financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring 03-18-25 as National Service Recognition Day. It stated that AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Senior participants address the most pressing challenges facing communities, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century, to fighting the opioid epidemic, to responding to natural disasters, to supporting veterans and military families. It also encouraged residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in the community, to thank those who serve and to find ways to give back to their communities. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Page | 1  Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval the 2025 Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Application. She stated that a PCA allows the City to keep up with the cost of wholesale power and electrical rates. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that the proposed 2025 PCA has been filed with the Public Service Commission and is pending approval. She indicated that this year the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), the City’s wholesale power provider, is increasing their rates across the board about 9.5%. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that the PCA allows the City to pass on those increases. She stated that the other two power supplier contracts, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Loveland Area Projects (LAP) and WAPA Salt Lake City Area (SLCA)/Integrated Projects, were reviewed as well. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the City will also be seeing an increase in WAPA LAP. She commented that with all of that taken into account, the proposed PCA will result in an increase of about 5% in electrical rates that will go into effect as of 04-01-25. Councilman Viktorin stated that what is important for the rate payer to understand is that the City’s profit position in this has not changed. He indicated that the City is not earning any more money than it normally would, it is simply passing that wholesale power increase onto the consumer. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to move forward with the 2025 Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Application as presented and once approved to go into effect as of 04-01-25. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 03-05-25 to 03-18-25 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 (TVFD) responded to in the last couple of weeks. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the status of the new pickle ball courts project. He stated that he anticipates that those courts will be completed and ready for use within the next month. Councilman Kelly inquired about the status of the Dale Jones Municipal Pool Resurfacing Project. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes responded that the project is on track. He stated that Advanced Pools and Spas, Inc. is slated to return on 03-24-25 to work on lane tiles, gutter tiles and plastering. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 80718 AFLAC payroll withholding 802.92;80719 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 374.00;80720 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 732.95;80721 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;80722 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;80723 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 420.32;80724 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;80725 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;80726 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;80727 T-MOBILE cell phones 140.88;80728 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC o-rings 2.79;80729 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS batteries,desk set & consolette-City ½ 2331.53;80730 AC ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE rebuild motor 82.50;80731 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 300.00;80732 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS simunition 9mm rounds 1360.00;80733 ADVANTAGE HEALTHCARE deposit refund 12.51;80734 ALTON JUE handgun recertification course,patrol rifle instructor recertification course 960.00;80735 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES gloves,gas tanks & mount for fuel trailer,clasp envelopes,wall mount tv bracket 418.21;80736 ANNA ALDAVA deposit refund 62.07;80737 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 16.73; 80738 BACKFLOW PREVENTION SUPPLY INC. calibration test kit 120.83;80739 BLAIR NEWMAN deposit refund 19.61;80740 BLUE TO GOLD LLC advanced training 4725.00;80741 BROWN CO chain saw chains, part freight 66.97;80742 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2158.00;80743 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER alert chain & hook,rubber casters,fasteners,blue foam board,green guard,black strip,filters, scrub brush,oak doors,oak finish,edge stop,hinges,drill bit,exterior paints,flat welded steel,spray paints, ice melts,baseboard heater,snow shovel,silicone caulk,paint thinner,fasteners,cable ties 1677.93;80744 CITY OF TORRINGTON meal/fuel reimb,birthday goshen bucks,lamination,postage,title/lien amendment/ affidavit recording fees 151.85;80745 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non- insured PR employee premium/MT positions 11228.25;80746 Void;80747 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 131.86;80748 CONNECTING POINT TVFD copier service contract 37.50;80749 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts 524.98;80750 D & D INVESTMENT PROPERTIES deposit refund 118.60;80751 DENNIS ESTES meal reimb 26.56;80752 DENNIS SUPPLY CO air filters 538.44;80753 DETECTION INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION PPM sensor PCB,calibration 516.59;80754 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 360.00;80755 DOOLEY OIL oil drum 858.54;80756 EAKES INC. copy paper 482.40;80757 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1647.00;80758 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 111.00;80759 FASTENAL CO batteries 42.11;80760 GO GOSHEN ¼ cent sales tax, monthly contribution 25204.98;80761 GRAINGER safety sign,dual head work light,mixing cartridge Page | 2 183.84;80762 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;80763 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 300.00;80764 HERSTEAD MONUMENT CO move headstones 600.00;80765 HOPS TECH SHOP hdmi adapter/cable,cable clip 38.97;80766 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,coveralls,mops,towels,table cloths 613.76;80767 IMPERIAL PUMP SOLUTIONS rebuild waste water pump 8031.15;80768 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS LF new cell design & permit renewal 2044.70;80769 INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF POLICE IACP membership 110.00;80770 J HARLEN CO INC. socket adapter 203.58;80771 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9400.00;80772 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC sweeper brooms 1809.00;80773 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00; 80774 JOSEPH A. CLARKE repairs/leak in shower drain 198.63;80775 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,Council meetings 475.00;80776 KNOW HOW INC. filters,oil,hose clamps,washers,batteries,core deposit/returns,radiator,wiper blades,head light bulbs,tap plug,spark plugs,brake rotors/pads,engine cooling fan assembly,silicone,ball joint,snap rings,hyd fluid 2439.95;80777 LEGACY COOPERATIVE donuts/training,urban systems lunch,commercial propane,dyed diesel,ruby dyed diesel,unleaded gas 20849.39;80778 LEVI LAMPMAN reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;80779 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. reuseable adult cuff 68.95;80780 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. rubber gloves 138.57;80781 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance 1596.00;80782 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance 168.00;80783 MENARDS shelf racks,ratchet 680.86;80784 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 48620.43;80785 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;80786 MLT TRUCKING extra coarse suresoft salt 1317.12;80787 MORGAN M. NASH deposit refund 36.73;80788 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. multiplexer,coaxial cable,dual band radio 7181.40;80789 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 114.00;80790 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEBRASKA wholesale power 443122.45;80791 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual session 100.00;80792 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. port ball valves,restraint gland packs 171.63;80793 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 110.40;80794 PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP 2025 PCA application, professional services 2702.00;80795 PAUL REED CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY INC. Public Works Facility Garage Addition Project-retainage released 25861.68;80796 PINE RIDGE STRUCTURES LLC portable storage unit 3260.00;80797 PINNACLE BANK travel expenses-meals/fuel/lodging/plane tickets,comitube roll up kit,tool storage chest,credit,training,certified postage,stock supplies for reimbursables,padlock, annual subscription,translucent bottles/tubes,utility cables,long life batteries,sunscreen,post it notes, towel,magnetic tape strip roll,router,computer cable,whiteboard cleaner,shipping labels,laminating sheets,diesel/gasoline signs 6009.65;80798 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;80799 QUILL LLC perforated paper,copy paper 120.86;80800 R & R PRODUCTS INC. masters gauge,grinding discs 197.85;80801 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 132.00;80802 SCHOLL INDUSTRIES polyurethane seal for gladhands,rechargeable flashlights 93.78;80803 STATE OF WY-DEPT OF WORKFORCE workers compensation 14.21;80804 TAMMY PIERCE vinyl decals 250.00;80805 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO Greenmaster Lawn Mower 45132.42;80806 TIMBERLINE ELECTRIC & CONTROL CORP wire work/chlorine pumps program 4637.00;80807 TORRINGTON AMBULANCE CPR training 1100.00; 80808 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 102580.20;80809 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT 2025 awards banquet meal-City ½ 825.00;80810 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM legals 4733.36;80811 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;80812 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/ contract 141.00;80813 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY grease,oil absorber,clear marker lamps,bearing kits, filters,lube,brake clean,carburator cleaner,oil,air,cqblu air 695.94;80814 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;80815 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 97.22;80816 VIRGINIA BOWER ambulance overpayment reimb 99.18;80817 WY ASSOCIATION-SHERIFFS & CHIEF POLICE conference registrations 370.00;80818 WY HEALTH FAIRS chemistry panels/wellness screenings 5703.00;80819 WY MACHINERY CO seat air compressor wire,carbide cutting edges,seat suspension compressor kit 4451.14;80820 WY RANCH FOODS LLC refund tax 01-01-2022 through 12-31-2024/ manufacturing sales tax exempt 3626.18;80821 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 453.04;80822 YAMAHA MOTOR FINANCE CORP USA lease-20 AFI golf carts 17500.00 Page | 3