City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 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, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Pool Manager Brummell 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. Mayor Doby stated that the citizens of Goshen County are invited to meet on Thursday, 05-01-25 on the south side of the courthouse to join with citizens throughout the nation for the National Day of Prayer. He indicated that the gathering will last for approximately a half an hour starting at 12:10 p.m.; 2. Mayor Doby announced that there are three Easter Egg Hunts coming up: 1. KGOS/KERM Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday, 04-19-25 at 1:00 p.m. at City Park; 2. Fort Laramie Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday, 04-19-25 at 1:00 p.m. at North Park; and 3. Hawk Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday, 04-19-25 at 10:00 a.m.; 3. Mayor Doby wished everyone a blessed and happy Easter Sunday; 4. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of motorcyclists, bicyclists, scooterists and pedestrians on the streets as warmer weather approaches; 5. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving; 6. Announcement that the annual spring clean-up is scheduled for 05-03- 25 through 05-10-25; and 7. Reminder that the Choice Gas Program is currently underway and that the selection period for the program will only be valid through 04-23-25. Mayor Doby encouraged the public to stop by or call City Hall with any questions that they may have regarding the program or selection period itself. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 04-01-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Deb Grandy with Wyoming Child and Family Development gave an update and presentation regarding the developmental disabilities local match. Paul Stille with Leo Riley & Co. presented an amendment to the Auditor’s Financial Report for FY 2024 ending 06-30-24 via conference call. He stated that when he presented the Auditor’s Financial Report for FY 2024 at the 03-18-25 Council meeting, he spoke about the streamlined reporting requirement that was used to meet the federal audit requirements. Mr. Stille indicated that he was incorrect in that and commented that the streamlined reporting was only available to the initial block grant of ARPA funds that the City received. He stated that the reports have been corrected and amended, and indicated that the amendment did not change any of the financial statement numbers, it just changed how the reporting was submitted to the federal government. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to accept the amended financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Pool Manager Brummell requested that the age requirement be waived for one Dale Jones Municipal Pool lifeguard applicant. She stated that per policy, lifeguards at the swimming pool must be at least 16 years of age. Ms. Brummell indicated that she really struggles to get qualified applicants and commented that this season she has a scenario where an individual who applied to be a lifeguard is 15 years of age. She stated that he will turn 16 on 05-29-25 before he lifeguards an actual shift, but indicated that the age waiver request is due to the fact that he will have to complete online training and three days of training in the water before his 16th birthday. Councilman Kelly inquired if there are any concerns with waiving the age requirement from a liability perspective. Attorney Eddington responded that there are not any concerns and commented that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows 15 year olds to be lifeguards. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to waive the age requirement for the one Dale Jones Municipal Pool lifeguard applicant as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read Resolution No. 2025-4 authorizing the submission of a Post-Fire Mitigation Grant Application to FEMA for the Torrington Well 16 Emergency Backup Generator Project. Mayor Doby stated that the City would need to provide a cash match amount of 25% of the grant award. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025-4 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 2.38. OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2025 REVISIONS, RELATING TO THE CITY OF TORRINGTON EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT PROCESS. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the current ordinance references a 2010 Wage Study that is outdated. She indicated that instead of the ordinance referencing a particular wage study, staff wanted to keep it generic and reference City of Torrington Page | 1 policies regarding employee compensation. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that the Wage Committee reviews employee compensation policies every year, therefore referencing the policies would be more accurate to this specific ordinance than what was there originally. Councilman Deahl stated that the proposed amendment creates an ordinance that would be a lasting ordinance. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that it would also require less maintenance for future staff and Council. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the ordinance on first reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 04-02-25 to 04-15-25 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. He also gave an update on the annual gun a month raffle (fundraiser) that started this month. Councilman Viktorin 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. The non- emergency phone number is (307) 532-7001. The Torrington Police Department telecommunications officers were recognized by Chief of Police Johnson for their work as part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Councilman Deahl reminded the public that Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for 04- 22-25 at the Goshen County Resource Center. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 80913 AFLAC payroll withholding 802.92;80914 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 199.00;80915 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 946.89;80916 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 7536.12;80917 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;80918 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;80919 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;80920 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 10112.10;80921 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;80922 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;80923 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;80924 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;80925 T-MOBILE cell phones 120.68; 80926 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet,data lines 2285.39;80927 2133 KRISRON B108 LLC deposit refund 77.39;80928 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC maintenance on mower 1495.17;80929 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS radio batteries 782.00;80930 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests,DOT drug test 620.00;80931 ALEIGHICA PETSCH reimb Lyft payment/travel-City ½ 25.60; 80932 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. maintenance on electric truck 2065.20;80933 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES wood polish,disposable gloves,urinal mats,radio antenna 609.51;80934 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 104.85;80935 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 1005.90;80936 BARNES LAW LLC Court Appointed Attorney 250.00;80937 BOB RUWART MOTORS credit,wiring jumper 10.00;80938 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. transformer spade conns,duplex wire,termination kits,crossarms,hard hats,acsr wire,unit hubs,roof flashing,pedestal,meter base,conduit,machine bolts 13126.91;80939 BROWN CO headspring/feeder 13.87;80940 C H GUERNSEY & CO CBA Filing Project 1475.00;80941 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2158.00;80942 CAYLOR & GENZ EARTHMOVERS INC. road base 1956.37;80943 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER washers,split lockwashers,cable ties,foam brush,oak stain,fasteners,mop heads,poly brush,wood protector,hem fir,snow brush/scraper,smartwood composite,link coil chain, return,pvc tail,closet spud,nuts,teflon paste,pvc j-blend,straight edge,carpet blade,carpet knife,wood mop handle,command hooks,galv nipples,elbows,bushings,ball valve,passage/privacy locks,caution tape, pointed lath,diamond blade,ceramic tile cutter,tub surround,frp textured paneling,galvanized container, sprinkler parts,pvc pipe,uf/ul wire,adapter,slip cap,paint,chip brush,frp divider,angle grinder,PH,impact tool 1296.59;80944 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 188.55;80945 COMPUTERSHARE TRUST CO CWMEPS interest payment 12037.00;80946 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts 559.49;80947 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. spray paint 60.00;80948 CRESTON WATER SOLUTIONS INC. chlorine 4800.00;80949 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF TORRINGTON dispenser rentals,water 136.90;80950 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY mount/home plate clay bag 240.75;80951 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 385.00;80952 DOMINO'S PIZZA pizza for supervisor's meeting 41.97;80953 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster picked up 30.00;80954 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 282.00;80955 FASTENAL CO chlorine bleach 29.58;80956 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER INC. damper kit,air valve 109.58;80957 FRONTIER PRECISION INC. catalyst on demand 135.00;80958 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL hand winch w/ brake 383.63;80959 GO GOSHEN monthly contribution 2500.00;80960 GO GOSHEN ¼ cent sales tax 19919.34;80961 GO GOSHEN 244 $5.00 Goshen Bucks/CDBG Survey Incentive 1220.00;80962 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC Well #16 Connection Project 236565.86;80963 GOSHEN Page | 2 CO TREASURER IT support & maint 83517.50;80964 GRAINGER level indicator repair kit 14.61;80965 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;80966 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 300.00;80967 HEATHER LEE WINN deposit refund 28.55; 80968 HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT INC. asphalt crack sealing/less retainage 69350.00;80969 HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS INC. single acting telescopic cylinder 2916.00;80970 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,coveralls,mops,towels,paper towels,toilet paper,trash bags,bowl cleaner,disinfectant,wooden mop handles 1311.54;80971 INBERG- MILLER ENGINEERS Landfill New Cell Design & Permit Renewal Project 13894.48;80972 INSIGHT PRECISION ARMS LLC fastfit glove 35.98;80973 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9400.00;80974 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;80975 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meetings 475.00;80976 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC windshield installation,chip repair 370.00;80977 KNOW HOW INC. filters,batteries,oil,wiper blades,brake rotor kit,brake rotor,brake pads,fuses,return, double lip seal,oil seal,presto pin,fittings,elbow,b fluid dot,battery terminal,adhesive,headlight bulb,o- rings,backup ring,metal clad wipers,polyseal 1280.29;80978 LEGACY COOPERATIVE commercial propane, gas,dyed diesel,ruby dyed diesel 11876.78;80979 LUIS CORREA reimb-airport parking & Uber-City ½ 82.46;80980 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00;80981 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS crusher fines/PD firing range & parks 806.04;80982 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. mesh vests 27.12;80983 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance-City ½ 312.00;80984 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC flat iron,lincoln .035 welding wire 108.44;80985 MHC KENWORTH filters, anti-wear hydraulics 798.93;80986 MICHAEL A. RICHEY air fuel 292.92;80987 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;80988 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEBRASKA wholesale power 424737.02;80989 NE DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES application fee/driving record 8.50;80990 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 200.00;80991 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. traffic signs & accessories 744.16; 80992 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC battery,return,core return,filter,motor oil 20.08;80993 PAIGE HOUSTON deposit refund 136.30;80994 PANHANDLE CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC. special cast-swimming pool coping 15400.00;80995 PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP 2025 PCA application 2356.15; 80996 PINNACLE BANK consumer confidence report training,disinfectants/byproducts rule training, responsibilities w/ agency training,digital radon detector,level 2 water treatment plant training,travel expenses-meals/parking/lodging/fuel,annual subscription,re-certification,meal-Mayor’s committee, postage,training targets,rechargeable batteries,training course books,wheel brake cylinder,replacement battery pack,bluetooth headphones,stock supplies for reimbursables,training,cushion spring,waste receptacle paper liners,air fresheners,accessories for breathalizer,accidental personal order reimbursed by employee,insulated electrical wire,kubota starter,disinfectant,storage cart,receptacle spring plunger 6008.02;80997 PORT-A-POTS BY TDS INC. standard pots 239.03;80998 PRINT EXPRESS INC. logo,self inking stamp,ups,info post cards,monthly receipts,envelopes 1376.28;80999 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 821.60;81000 QUILL LLC usbs,toner cartridges 241.04;81001 RAYMOND MILLER reimburse CDL license 47.25;81002 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WYOMING 1st aid kit supplies 418.58;81003 ROBERT LORETI deposit refund 66.19;81004 ROGELIO GARCIA deposit refund 1808.70; 81005 SIMON cold mix 1727.55;81006 SKAGGS COMPANIES INC. uniforms 2137.85;81007 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop contract 145.00;81008 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT CO hydraulic pump 1337.95;81009 STEVE DECKER sand,liquid foam buster,greens 1392.48;81010 STUART C IRBY CO breakers,vinyl tape,spool 952.60;81011 SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC. fuelmaster standard maintenance 1175.00;81012 TEAM CHEVROLET return,seat belt,hinges 530.33;81013 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO builder's risk insurance-WWTP Project 6418.00;81014 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO easy reach key,valve insert tool,mounts,cap reservoir,filters,oil,screws,washers,nuts,rod end,pins,cover assembly w/ latches,fork-castor/assemblys,bearings,screws,spanners,lh caster arm assembly 2126.53; 81015 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;81016 TORRINGTON ROTARY CLUB dues, int'l & district/local,youth program,paul harris fund,meetings 280.00;81017 TORRINGTON RURAL FIRE DIST #3 reimb-lodging-City ½ 201.40;81018 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM ads,legals 2212.67;81019 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC. modular flasher 190.00;81020 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00; 81021 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY ant green,hydraulics,hydraulic fluid,filters,brake clean,cqblu,degreaser, spark plugs,oil,pressure grease,receiver pin,hoses,hydraulic adapter,hydraulic fuel,battery,core return, fittings,single edge razor,oil absorber,fuel/water separator 1577.43;81022 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;81023 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 152.74;81024 VOA deposit refund 23.21;81025 WAM-WCCA museum improvements installment 650.00;81026 WY BRAND INDUSTRIES business cards 40.00;81027 WY HEALTH FAIRS chemistry panels/wellness screenings 176.00;81028 WY MACHINERY CO floormat 231.32;81029 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 330.09 Page | 3