City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 6, 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, Water/Wastewater Foreman Powell and Deputy City Clerk Anaya. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order. Councilman Warren led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Reminder that the annual spring clean-up is scheduled for 05-03-25 through 05-10-25; 2. Mayor Doby stated that three proclamations are on the agenda pertaining to services provided by the City of Torrington, and in honor and support of the dedicated, skilled City employees that provide those services. He indicated that the City is a big machine with a lot of moving parts that all have to work together for the benefit of the health, safety and welfare of all of us; 3. Mayor Doby recognized EMS Executive Director Yates and his staff. He stated that later in the agenda he will be proclaiming Emergency Medical Services Week; 4. Mayor Doby recognized Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel and Water/Wastewater Foreman Powell, and their staff. He indicated that later in the agenda he will be proclaiming Drinking Water Week; 5. Mayor Doby recognized all City of Torrington department heads, supervisors, foremen and employees. He commented that they are all public works professionals who are skilled, dedicated and work hard to provide us with clean water, sewer, streets, trash pick-up, electric, parks and recreation. Mayor Doby stated that all of the services provided are services that are necessary to live a civilized life. He indicated that later in the agenda he will be proclaiming National Public Works Week; 6. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists and scooterists on the streets as warmer weather approaches; 7. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving; and 8. Mayor Doby announced the passing of former County Commissioner John Ellis. He extended his prayers to Mr. Ellis’ loved ones. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 04-15-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows: 1. Amend the staff recommendation on agenda item number 8 to read as follows: Staff recommends approval of Addendum No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with M.C. Schaff & Associates in the “not-to-exceed” amount of $135,015.00 for engineering services with material testing costs estimated to be $13,717.00 during the design phase and $8,880.00 during the inspection phase for a total cost of $157,612.00. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to appoint Mayor Herb Doby as the Official Voting Delegate and Councilman Wayne Deahl as the Alternate Delegate for the 2025 Wyoming Association of Municipalities Summer Convention Business Meeting to be held on 06-12-25 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby presented for approval the following appointments: Health Insurance Committee – Bobbi Dockins, Indefinite; Investment Committee – Bobbi Dockins, Indefinite; Wage Committee – Bobbi Dockins, Indefinite; and Performance Management Committee – Bobbi Dockins. Expiration of Term: 12- 31-26. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the appointments as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Leann Mattis with Go Goshen requested approval of four special event permits for a series of Summer Concert events to be held on 05-28-25, 06-11-25, 06-25-25 and 07-09-25 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of East A Street and East 21st Avenue. Chief of Police Johnson stated that they did receive some feedback about generator noise last year and indicated that Ms. Mattis is working with the food trucks to make sure that there is nothing too aggressive this year. Ms. Mattis spoke in support of the permit requests. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the special event permits as presented and to impose the projected cost of $200.00 per event for a total of $800.00 on the applicant. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2025 as Drinking Water Week. It urged each citizen of the City to help protect our source waters from pollution and to practice water conservation, and stated that we are all stewards of the water infrastructure upon which current and future generations depend. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Page | 1  Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week. It stated that public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities, and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of the City of Torrington. It urged all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to all public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees, and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting the national health, safety and quality of life. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week. It stated that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides a vital public health service and that Wyoming’s citizens and visitors benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly-trained individuals, and encouraged the community to observe the designated week in support of all EMS providers. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Water/Wastewater Foreman Powell requested for approval the emergency cleaning of Pond #1. He stated that this request has become necessary due to the delays associated with the Headworks Project, which was originally anticipated to be completed by now. Water/Wastewater Foreman Powell indicated that the delay has resulted in excess solids accumulating in the treatment pond. He commented that a few weeks ago they had an airline issue that required a repair with the pond drained and stated that they discovered at that time that the pond is in dire need of cleaning. Water/Wastewater Foreman Powell indicated that the sludge is getting anywhere between 18-24” in height, which is getting up to where the diffusers are, so it’s starting to affect the treatment of the pond. He commented that staff is seeking approval to enter into a contract with a vendor for the pond cleaning in order to ensure that the cleaning is scheduled promptly. He commented that the cleaning will cost approximately $300,000.00. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the Water/Wastewater Department moving forward with seeking a contract to complete the emergency cleaning of Pond #1 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented for approval Addendum No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with M.C. Schaff and Associates, Inc. (MCS) in the “not-to-exceed” amount of $135,015.00 for engineering services with material testing costs estimated to be $13,717.00 during the design phase and $8,880.00 during the inspection phase for a total cost of $157,612.00. He stated that Addendum No. 3 is for the design, bidding, construction oversight and closeout services for the Torrington Airport Apron & Taxiway C Rehabilitation Project. DPW Harkins indicated that this project is a mill and overlay of the existing asphalt areas on the general aviation apron and taxiway C pavements, and commented that it will include new aircraft tie downs and pavement markings. He stated that as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) requirements, an Independent Fee Estimate (IFE) is required to evaluate the proposed costs of the engineering services. DPW Harkins indicated that Kirkham-Michael out of Lincoln, Nebraska was contracted with to prepare the IFE. He commented that the IFE was used by the City and MCS to negotiate the cost of the engineering services. DPW Harkins stated that the negotiation was completed and indicated that the FAA responded on 04- 16-25 with their concurrence in the award of the engineering services in the amount of $157,612.00. He commented that the FAA will contribute 95% towards the project, the Wyoming Department of Transportation will contribute 2.5% towards the project and the City will contribute 2.5% which equals $3,940.30. DPW Harkins stated that the construction cost of the project is estimated at $1,400,000.00 and is also 97.5% reimbursable. He indicated that the City’s share of that would be $35,000.00. DPW Harkins commented that funds for this project will be requested in the FY26 budget. He stated that the proposed project schedule is as follows: 1. June 2025 – Project bidding; 2. Spring 2026 – Construction; and 3. Summer/Fall 2026 – Final Acceptance. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve Addendum No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with M.C. Schaff and Associates, Inc. (MCS) in the “not-to-exceed” amount of $135,015.00 for engineering services with material testing costs estimated to be $13,717.00 during the design phase and $8,880.00 during the inspection phase for a total cost of $157,612.00 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. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the ordinance on second reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 04-16-25 to 05-06-25 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. Page | 2  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 State Fire Convention that will be held in Torrington on June 12-14, 2025. Chief of Police Johnson stated that 05-04-25 was International Firefighters’ Day. He indicated that every firefighter within the community deserves every bit of appreciation that can be given to them, so he wanted to be sure that they were recognized. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes informed the Mayor and Council that the Dale Jones Municipal Pool Repair Project is complete. He indicated that Facility Maintenance Supervisor Lira is currently working on a heater issue, but commented that everything should be on track to open as planned. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 81031 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 16.73;81032 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 2811.31;81033 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 199.00;81034 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non- insured PR employee premium/MT positions 11222.25;81035 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 2488.98; 81036 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;81037 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;81038 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance 1596.00;81039 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 48677.65;81040 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;81041 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;81042 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;81043 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 126.00;81044 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2411.93;81045 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 101797.44;81046 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/contract 141.00;81047 WY BANK & TRUST lease purchase payment 26495.88;81048 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.04;81049 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 7603.36;81050 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 82.28;81051 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 4457.68;81052 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 15112.79;81053 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;81054 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 84839.79;81055 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC tine cap 264.96;81056 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS pagers- City ½ 1380.00;81057 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug test,DOT drug tests,breath alcohol screen 555.00;81058 ADVANCED POOLS & SPAS INC. change order-crack injection, plaster delivery,final plaster payment 82059.00;81059 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES pool light lens gaskets,kitchen faucet,tablet holder,ipad,truck mount,ball,phone holder,utility knife blades,alcohol, address labels,bolt cutter,leatherman tools,sticky notes,jumbo clips,flash drives,batteries,coffee filters 2877.99;81060 ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST credit/deposit refund 1653.62;81061 ANTHONY L. REYES credit refund 73.97;81062 ARBOR ROCK red infield conditioner 2840.06;81063 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 2329.54;81064 AVS DEVELOPMENT electronic claims submission 113.70;81065 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 179.80;81066 BALCER AMBULANCE SALES CORP 2024 Chevrolet 3500 Ambulance conversion,felt line w/ locking for interior window extrusion 192503.20;81067 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC. retractable cone bar 160.00;81068 BLACKBURN MANUFACTURING CO marking flags 198.90;81069 BLADES GROUP LLC road patch 1488.00;81070 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO- TORRINGTON return,sprinkler parts,pointed lath,elbows,couplings,hose adapters,pine,solvent cement, saw blades,pvc plug,box valve,concrete mix,rubber mallet,treated wood,caulk,tape,floor cleaner,mop, fasteners,drill bit,pipe/meter plugs,nails,locknuts,ant killer,pine stain,foam brushes,tool box,foam insert, shark angle valve 1010.07;81071 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. automatic charger,battery charger,staples, staple guns,leaf blowers,command hooks,brooms,hose,brass shut-off,hose hanger,tripod sprinkler,mole plunger trap,ato kit w/ tester,welding wire/sm welder,electric cleaners,lynch pin,v-belts,gooseneck connection,couplings,cable blocks,coffee filters,fuel transfer hose,thread tape,grease fittings,seat covers 1134.61;81072 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. hard hats,machine bolts,duplex wire,pin insulators, pole top pins,conduit,elbows,conduit body,roof flashing,ground rods 2544.78;81073 BOUND TREE MEDICAL ambulance supplies 223.85;81074 BROWN CO belt,bolts 19.34;81075 BROWN CO weed sprayer 3006.70;81076 C H GUERNSEY & CO CBA filing though March 2025 811.25;81077 CAR ENTERPRISES LLC credit refund 45.43;81078 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2158.00;81079 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER kitchen faucet,angle,fittings,insert,compression sleeve/nut,sprinkler parts, screws,nails,funnels,disinfectant,insecticide,filters,syringe,cable,fasteners,spring snap,outlet boxes, covers,duplex receptacle,connectors,universal discharge,bowl mop swab,safety snap,adhesive,cove walls,hose clamps,utility hook,trowel,ant killer,hammer handle,roller covers,duplex outlet,outlet plate, duplex plate,faucet connectors,pvc pipe,adapters,elbows,seals,couplings,cedar split rail,steel rake,all- purpose tool,treated squares,concrete mix,saw blades,propane cylinders,pvc bushings,spray paint,putty knives,chip brushes,junction box,locknut,caution tape,pointed lath 1492.31;81080 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines,water telemetry lines,LCCC remote HVAC lines 1089.41;81081 CENTURYLINK repair damage/ Page | 3 phone lines 6005.16;81082 CITY OF TORRINGTON money POS (sales) system draw/pool 200.00;81083 CNA SURETY bond-WY PE position schedule 100.00;81084 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts 535.28;81085 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. poly straps 87.25;81086 CORIE PURVIANCE credit/deposit refund 220.97;81087 CROELL REDI-MIX INC. concrete sand 40.00;81088 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF TORRINGTON dispenser rentals,water 188.10;81089 CUMMINS INC. planned inspection/generator maint 454.12;81090 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler system parts 1553.32;81091 DEREK J. LONG II tree spraying-boring insect prevention 490.00;81092 DIANA A. FITTJE credit refund 130.10;81093 EASTERN WY EYE CLINIC safety glasses 550.00;81094 EJS SUPPLY LLC dumpster lids,hardware kits 867.81;81095 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1181.00;81096 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 222.00;81097 FASTENAL CO marking paint,batteries 156.82;81098 G & L CONCRETE concrete 1584.00;81099 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL water aerobics belts 254.59;81100 GO GOSHEN ¼ cent sales tax 25900.99;81101 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC Well #16 Connection Project 754126.53;81102 GRAINGER fire extinguisher 824.50;81103 HAWKINS INC. pool chemicals,sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm 9236.30;81104 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION plungers,trash bags, mop head,disinfectant,bowl cleaner,cleaner,paper towels,pumice stick,toilet paper,bowl brush 1400.21; 81105 ITRON INC. radio/software/hardware maint 6839.05;81106 JAMES LYNN WARREN detergent, rinse aid,sanitizer 242.21;81107 JIRDON fertilizer 2732.00;81108 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC filter 325.87;81109 JOHN LEAL JR deposit refund 11.73;81110 JOSEPH A. CLARKE hook up plumbing fixtures, water lines,replace split 2" maint water valve/sports complex 2634.07;81111 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City council meetings 475.00;81112 KEVIN AND KELLY JO WALKER deposit refund 54.49; 81113 KEYHOLE OUTDOOR LIVING lounge chairs 3300.00;81114 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 503.00;81115 LARRY RICKE reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;81116 LEO RILEY & CO Audit FY2024 22500.00;81117 LEVI'S LAWN CARE raking,trimming,mowing 75.00;81118 LOFINK PANHANDLE LAWN CARE LLC weed control spraying 10630.00;81119 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 273.75;81120 M HAYDEN LLC deposit refund 199.74;81121 MARATHON POWER INC. vault tower-interactive lcd panel 847.00;81122 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. vests,lens clean towelettes,safety glasses,medical oxygen 245.59;81123 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC nws cyl acetylene contents,solid round 140.04;81124 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;81125 MICHAEL A. RICHEY air fuel 294.63;81126 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;81127 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 162.00;81128 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. signs 103.74;81129 NORTH PARK TRANSPORTATION freight/baler parts return 258.98;81130 NORTH PLATTE VALLEY CONSERVATION DIST annual contribution/hazardous waste clean-up day 4000.00;81131 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. flared compressions 191.20;81132 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 598.50;81133 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC core return,batteries/core charge 782.63; 81134 PANHANDLE CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC. manhole risers,grade rings,joint seal,swrcvr,flat top, riser,cones 7594.00;81135 PANHANDLE GEOTECH & ENVIRO INC. concrete testing & cylinder pick-up 1159.00;81136 PLATTE VALLEY BANK deposit refund/Pony Express Room 200.00;81137 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires,tubes,foam filling material,turf saver tires 667.10;81138 PRINT EXPRESS INC. envelopes, ups,pool passes,punch cards,signup sheet 721.09;81139 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;81140 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 800.00;81141 QUILL LLC card stock,copy paper,toner cartridges 245.51;81142 RACHELE DAVIS deposit refund 40.90;81143 REECE COOK dumpster repairs 1540.00;81144 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging 404.00; 81145 SIMON cold mix 3649.80;81146 STEVE DECKER weed killer,grass seed,sand 2578.00;81147 STUART C IRBY CO meter disconnect sleeves,tap wire,cross arm pins,deadend wedge assys,deadend cross arms,cutouts 7110.27;81148 TEAM CHEVROLET handle 13.29;81149 THE HARTFORD City Treasurer bond 200.00;81150 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO aeravator,front kit,castor fork assys,bearings,collar- locking,ring-snap,yoke-end,u-joint kit,returns,filters 10898.00;81151 T-MOBILE cell phones 120.68; 81152 TOM TROXEL reimb-travel/meals 269.48;81153 TORRINGTON AMBULANCE heartsaver first aid, CPR,AED training-split w/ rural 467.50;81154 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00; 81155 TORRINGTON SAGE APT deposit refund 57.17;81156 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM ad,legals 3905.86; 81157 TRANSWEST INC. tank assembly 122.50;81158 TRIHYDRO CORP WWTP Pre-Treatment Project amendment 18547.20;81159 USABLUEBOOK polargraphic DO sensor/YSI meter 447.39;81160 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY filters,hyd fluid,lube,screw cap,locknut,pressure grease,vehicle wiring kit,batteries/core returns,wiper blades,trico rear,mini bulbs,diesel exhaust fluid,seafoam 753.73;81161 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 568.19;81162 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 631.80;81163 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet,data lines 4449.81;81164 WY ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES convention registrations 520.00;81165 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION new license plate 10.00;81166 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 2.00;81167 WY MACHINERY CO filters,element assy,hydro advance,repairs to landfill equipment 4426.35;81168 WY SECURITY SYSTEMS INC. museum alarm monitoring 480.00;81169 AFLAC payroll withholding 534.18;81170 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 199.00;81171 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 2713.81;81172 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;81173 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;81174 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;81175 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;81176 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;81177 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98 Page | 4