City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 20, 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, 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 Torrington and the Torrington Municipal Airport last weekend presented its first ever aerobatics air show. He indicated that the air show was a great thing in itself and for the community. Mayor Doby commented that first, he would like to extend his thoughts and prayers again to the family and friends of former Goshen County Commissioner John Ellis. He stated that Mr. Ellis passed away on 05-02-25 and indicated that he will be missed. Mayor Doby commented that Mr. Ellis was the chairman of the local Airport Board. He thanked Chapter 12 of the International Aerobatics Club, especially Wayne and Heidi Forbes, for bringing this event. Mayor Doby also thanked the local Airport Board, Airport Manager Michael Richey, Airport Manager Assistant Tristan Demott, all of the contestants and all who make flying the grand thing that it is. He stated that a fine airport is a key to local vitality and a key to growth; 2. Announcement that the Dale Jones Municipal Pool is scheduled to open on Sunday, 06-01-25 at 1:00 p.m. for open swim. Mayor Doby stated that the pool will be closed on Saturday, 06-07-25 for the Torrington Sharks Swim Meet. He indicated that individuals that are wanting more information about the municipal pool can call (307) 532-7798 once the pool is open to inquire; 3. Mayor Doby stated that Memorial Day is Monday, 05-26-25. He indicated that Cemetery Sexton & Parks Supervisor Matthew Hickman and his crew have been working hard to make the Valley View Cemetery one of the best municipal cemeteries around. Mayor Doby wished everyone a safe and blessed Memorial Day; and 4. Mayor Doby congratulated all of the local graduates, and their families and friends. He extended his blessings to them all for a bright future. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 05-06-25 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. Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring May 2025 as Tennis Month in Torrington, Wyoming. It stated that the United States National Lawn Tennis Association (USTA) is the non-profit, national governing body for tennis in the United States, and leads the promotion and growth of the sport at every level of play, from beginners to professionals at the US Open. It also indicated that by increasing the accessibility of tennis for citizens of Torrington of all ages and ability, the USTA has contributed to making the community happier and healthier. Curtis Birkley spoke in support of the proclamation. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation 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 Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1297 as presented on third reading. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY BY THE CITY OF TORRINGTON, WYOMING, TO MEET ITS GENERAL FUND REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS, TO MEET ITS ENTERPRISE FUND REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS, FOR THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND FIXING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that there are still several items that will need to be considered at the Budget Work Session that will be held on 05-28-25. Items still pending include: Wages, Insurance (Health, Property/Casualty and Liability), Administrative Fees and Cash Balances/Cash Carry Over Review(s). Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the FY26 Budget on first reading as presented. Voting aye Deahl, Doby, Viktorin and Warren, nay Kelly, motion carried. The bills from 05-07-25 to 05-20-25 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. He also gave an update on the State Fire Convention that will be held in Torrington on June 12-14, 2025. Page | 1  Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 81178 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured PR employee premium/MT positions 11222.25;81179 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 48306.92;81180 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 5056.05;81181 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 126.00;81182 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 101797.44;81183 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO insurance-new electric building 130.00;81184 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/contract 141.00;81185 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 137.53;81186 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 282.09;81187 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 60.00;81188 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. inspections 3218.52;81189 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES office chair mat,weekly planner,floor squeegee, insurance claim forms,pipe reamer,combat application tourniquet,circuit breakers,gloves,ink cartridge, bubble mailers,welding wire,fire extinguisher cabinet,coffee pot,encapsulated pellets 1960.03;81190 ANDERSON CARPET SALES INC. flooring & adhesive 453.70;81191 APCO INTERNATIONAL instructor recertification 200.00;81192 ASHLEY POSTEN reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;81193 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 16.73;81194 AVFUEL CORPORATION aviation gas 24657.96; 81195 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 730.35;81196 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 2131.80; 81197 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. shovel,screwdriver sets,tools,duct tape,backpack,tool box,light,sander, broom,pressure washer,roundup,internal couplers,work pants,spotlight,boots,wrenches,socket set,hose barb,elbows,adapters,poly ropes,cat litter,hyd fluids,terminals,plates,u-bolts,hand cleaner,filters, mechanics set,bit tips,universal joint,bulkhead,coupler cap,shop towels,mirror,tire gauge,teflon tape, hose reel carts,mud guard,spotlights,nozzle,contact tip,fasteners,bolts,oil,v-belt 5954.02;81198 BROWN CO plate/tractor,torsion spring,fiberglide,spacer 109.00;81199 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 199.00;81200 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 54.11;81201 CROELL REDI-MIX INC. concrete blocks 170.00;81202 CUMMINS INC. planned inspections/maintenance 4547.08;81203 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 849.23;81204 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler parts 4366.64;81205 DEINES IRRIGATION INC. fuses 21.15;81206 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 565.00;81207 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster picked up 30.00;81208 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab test 152.00;81209 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 37.00;81210 GARY L. & JOEY M. MILLER deposit refund 125.33;81211 GAVIN SWANSON deposit refund 91.02;81212 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL lifeguard fanny packs 34.25;81213 GMES LLC lineman's hoist 1422.49;81214 GO GOSHEN monthly contribution 2500.00;81215 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;81216 GRAINGER gloves,squeegee handles 98.30; 81217 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;81218 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;81219 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 200.00;81220 HOTLINE ELECTRICAL SALES & SERVICE LLC calibrate meter tester 1250.00;81221 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,coveralls,sam garment fees,sam linen,mops,towels 567.95;81222 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney,extended hours 9590.00;81223 JASON CLARK deposit refund 38.97;81224 JERRY WHITE deposit refund 195.07;81225 JIRDON fertilizer 697.00;81226 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC side shoe,tow bar,dirt shoe 836.64;81227 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;81228 KNOW HOW INC. nozzle,flux brushes,interior door handle,locknut,bolts,oil,batteries,filters,wiper blades,cable ties,core deposit returns,clamps,punch set,hyd hose fittings,oil pressure switch,bit socket set,purple power,rear output shafts,power cleaner, lamps,long chrome truck tir,keystock square,mechanics wire,digital caliper 1216.85;81229 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tank 253.00;81230 LAURA LONG deposit refund 144.22;81231 LEGACY COOPERATIVE donuts/training,ruby dyed diesel,unleaded gas,#1 dyed diesel,credit,recharge w/ correct amount for fuel in April 11082.16;81232 LEONARD BUCHHOLZ deposit refund 172.92;81233 MARA HERNANDEZ reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;81234 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS road base 999.05;81235 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. NAVAID Replacement Project 16117.67;81236 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport premium-split w/ rural 312.00;81237 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;81238 MOOREHOUSE INC. plant pine trees,install w-base 1350.00; 81239 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 66.00;81240 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 425289.50;81241 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 600.00;81242 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;81243 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE training & safety course 840.00;81244 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. gate valve,restraint gland pack 2524.71;81245 OLSON TIRE CO tire repairs,prema rad patch 2423.68;81246 ORR ALIGNMENT & LUBE LLC alignment 110.00;81247 PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP 2025 PCA Application 30.92;81248 PINNACLE BANK usps,travel expenses-meals/fuel/lodging,swimming pool/baby pool license renewals,county records search yearly renewal,yearly subscriptions,magazine/radio pouches,conference registration fees,iphone case,floor cord cover,sticky notes,stock supplies,wind screens,momentary on switch,steel toe work boots,clear dome,booklets,AED trainers,grapnel drag hook,leatherman tool,chest waders, standard pole pads,oil filter cutter 7188.16;81249 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC hooked up clock,replaced light Page | 2 511.20;81250 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;81251 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 549.36;81252 PORT-A-POTS BY TDS INC. standard pots 239.03;81253 POWERPLAN backhoe inspection 4413.93;81254 QUILL LLC copy paper,staples,pens,ink cartridges 272.69;81255 RECREONICS CJ rescue kit 404.21;81256 SARGENT DRILLING CO repairs/middle school well 6069.80;81257 SCHOLL INDUSTRIES utility tool set 13.30;81258 STATE OF WY-DEPT OF WORKFORCE unemployment 4458.00;81259 STEVE DECKER fertilizer,weed killer 4668.00;81260 STUART C IRBY CO pole sets,wildlife birdguards 5210.00;81261 TD REAL ESTATE deposit refund 191.74;81262 THE FLOWER SHOPPE sympathy arrangement/Sandy Pittman 101.00;81263 TIFFANI FITZWATER tier 2 shields-City ½ 682.50;81264 TNEMEC CO INC. paint/pool trim 498.80;81265 TOPLINE CONSTRUCTION LLC west side swimming pool concrete project 9418.00;81266 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT drill tower blasting-City ½ 2325.00;81267 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS Kentucky Blue Grass 1300.00;81268 TOWN OF GUERNSEY t-hangar rentals 900.00;81269 TRANE US INC. bas router service 166.40;81270 TRICIA LANE transfer trip fuel reimb 70.01;81271 TUCKER WIMBERLY deposit refund 173.95;81272 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;81273 USABLUEBOOK sewer smoker hose 735.71;81274 VALLEY MERCANTILE CO INC. battery 135.63;81275 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;81276 WARNE CHEMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO INC. pump sprayer 2960.00;81277 WESTERN COOPERATIVE CO dry mix grass,adaptaflex hose 199.90;81278 WJR WY LLC Airport Project 8842.11;81279 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;81280 WY SECRETARY OF STATE notary filing fee 60.00 Page | 3