City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 1, 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 wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July. He stated that July 4th is this Friday and indicated that all City, County, State and Federal offices will be closed for the holiday. Mayor Doby urged the citizens of Torrington to celebrate the holiday with gusto, but to please consider their neighbors and treat them as they would like to be treated. He commented that 07-04-25 marks the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Mayor Doby stated that in celebration, he would like to read from the first and last parts of the declaration. He indicated that he submits that all citizens should review the entirety of the declaration to be reminded of the political theory and political philosophy that established the greatest country on the earth. Mayor Doby read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence aloud. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 06-17-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title Resolution No. 2025-07 renaming and dedicating the Torrington Sports Complex as the “Art Thompson Sports Complex.” Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that he and the Mayor were contacted by Rob Mortimore earlier in the year. He indicated that Mr. Mortimore advised that he thought it would be a good idea for Art Thompson to have the Sports Complex dedicated to him. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that he researched archived articles in the Torrington Telegram from 1965 to 1969 and stated that the history that he found was compiled into the synopsis that is written within the body of the resolution. He indicated that the formal dedication will take place on 07-16-25 in conjunction with the opening ceremony for the District Little League Tournament and commented that a brass plaque is currently being made for the dedication ceremony. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that Art Thompson dedicated a lot of time not only to baseball, but also to the bowling industry, to the youth and to the golf course. Mayor Doby read Resolution No. 2025-07 in its entirety. Martin McKee, step son of Art Thompson, addressed the Mayor and Council. He indicated that he and his family are privileged that the City is doing this for them. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025-07 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title Resolution No. 2025-8 authorizing the submission of an application to the State Loan and Investment Board for a loan through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) to assist in funding the FY26 Waterline Replacements Project. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins stated that the project will replace approximately 12,000 LF of 50 plus year old undersized 4” ductile iron pipe water lines. He indicated that the loan application will be submitted in the amount of $4,400,000.00. DPW Harkins commented that a Level I Study was completed several years ago by AVI Engineering and stated that as a result of that study AVI recommended that the City focus its efforts on getting rid of all of the 4” ductile iron pipe and replacing it with at least 8” pipe. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025-8 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title Resolution No. 2025-9 authorizing the submission of an application to the State Loan and Investment Board for a loan through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) to assist in funding the FY26 Water Service Line Material Evaluation Project. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins stated that the project will verify existence of lead service lines within the City. He indicated that the loan application will be submitted in the amount of $650,000.00. DPW Harkins commented that the Water Department, at the requirements of the EPA, has gone through and evaluated as much of the water lines that they could. He stated that they have gone through and identified about 70% of the City’s infrastructure water lines and what material they are made of. DPW Harkins indicated that about 30% of the water lines are still in the category of unknown. He commented that the proposal is to hire a contractor who will use a Vactor Truck to evaluate what the materials of those unknown water lines are made of. DPW Harkins stated that they are likely not going to be lead, but as a requirement of the EPA the City has to identify the material. He indicated that the fact that the material is unknown results in the City having to complete this type of work. DPW Harkins commented Page | 1 that this requirement has to be completed by October of 2027. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025-9 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Chief of Police Johnson presented for approval the renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Intergovernmental Agreement between Goshen County School District No. 1 and the City of Torrington. He stated that the agreement allows Goshen County School District No. 1 and the Torrington Police Department to provide contractual SRO services for schools in Southeast and LaGrange. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that those services are provided under a jurisdictional memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Goshen County Sheriff’s Office. He commented that he did touch base with Goshen County Sheriff Fleenor and stated that Sheriff Fleenor is satisfied with the way the jurisdictional MOU has worked and is comfortable with continuing that MOU. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the changes that were made to this version of the agreement from the prior version are as follows: 1. The hours per week allowed for the position were increased from 20 hours to 25 hours based on the ability of the part-time officer to provide service and the needs of the schools; 2. The end date of the agreement was updated to 06-15-26; and 3. A clause was added to the agreement that states that repairs to the SRO leased vehicle that are excessive in cost, related to the value of the vehicle, will be discussed and agreed to between all parties prior to repair. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Intergovernmental Agreement between Goshen County School District No. 1 and the City of Torrington as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval the annual write-off of accounts. She stated that per Wyoming State Statute this is the procedure that needs to be followed annually to write-off uncollectible debts. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the write-offs in accounts receivable total $1,982.50 and the write-offs in utility billing total $8,418.41 for a total write-off amount of $10,400.91. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the annual write-off of accounts totaling $10,400.91 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval a Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Letter Agreement. She stated that the letter agreement is basically asking the City of Torrington if it wants to participate in the Mt. Elbert Pumped-Storage Pilot Program for a period of two years. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that she asked NMPP Energy Member Relations Representative Nicole Kubik if there are any negative consequences associated with signing the letter agreement and commented that Ms. Kubik responded that there are no negative consequences to signing the agreement. She stated that Ms. Kubik also advised that MEAN has already signed the letter agreement and will assess the results at the end of the two year trial period. Mayor Doby indicated that he does not see a down side to signing the letter agreement as it is only a trial project for a period of two years. He commented that WAPA is trying to get more customers on board to participate in this pilot program so that they can change how they release or store up the water with this experiment project to increase hydroelectrical production. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that if anything, the project may identify even lower costs for the City in the future. Mayor Doby stated that MEAN would not have signed the letter agreement if they did not think that the pilot program was going to be beneficial to them. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Letter Agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 06-18-25 to 07-01-25 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 stated that today marks the 5th anniversary of the South Fire Hall fireworks explosion incident. Fire Chief Correa indicated that the TVFD narrowly escaped ten people potentially losing their lives that day. He commented that they are extremely lucky that it was just minor injuries that were sustained. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins provided a brief update regarding the Wastewater Pre- Treatment Facility Project. He stated that Jeff Carl and his crew have been really busy tying rebar in the foundation of the headworks facility. DPW Harkins indicated that they are planning on pouring concrete on the 15th or the 16th of this month, so there is actually progress being made. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 81490 KENT A. JARMAN deposit refund 250.72; 81491 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees,modem for ambulance 56.77;81492 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas,credit 2135.98;81493 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured PR employee premium/MT positions 15307.50;81494 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 48276.10;81495 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 126.00;81496 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions,premium 102490.20;81497 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/contract 141.00;81498 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone, wireless hotspots 631.80;81499 WY LOCAL GOVERNMENT LIABILITY POOL liability insurance 71145.00; Page | 2 81500 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;81501 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 18424.01;81502 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2316.51;81503 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC drawbar 283.21;81504 A & C SHEET METAL tee cap,brazing alloy stick 206.17;81505 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS radio installation,equipment build 17789.48;81506 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES drug tests 115.00;81507 ACTIVE911 INC. additional licenses for existing subscription 12.21;81508 AFLAC payroll withholding 534.18;81509 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES handheld anemometer,laminator,markers,drop box locks/keys,paper cone cups,envelope sealer,clipboard,ink stamp,pens,security machine screws,replacement sun shade,stapleless stapler,toner cartridges,gloves, leatherman tool,pool concessions,ice maker machine,fasteners,picture frames,scrapbook paper,binders, filter,waste toner bottle replacement,envelopes,printer stand 3788.26;81510 AMAZON SERVICES LLC business prime annual membership fee 129.00;81511 ANIXTER INC. sleeve disconnect 162.28;81512 ANNA CHRISTINA UNRUH water safety training 3000.00;81513 AVFUEL CORPORATION jet fuel 11150.87; 81514 BANKERS BANK OF THE WEST LEASING CO INC. lease payment 55193.50;81515 BECKY PRICE swimming lesson refund 90.00;81516 BELL PARK TOWERS deposit refund 28.40;81517 BIG WOOD TREE SERVICE LLC tree removal 2765.70;81518 BIVENS CONSTRUCTION INC. recycled asphalt 5449.12;81519 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON expansion joint,concrete resurfacer recaps,impact driver bit kit, concrete bonding additive,flat bar stock,screws,safety glasses,pass link chain,ultra poly adhesive,pvc adapters,tees,bushings,couplings,elbows,fasteners,finishing trowel,magnesium float,hem firs,tool organizer,ratchet/socket set,router,bits,sprinkler,hole punch,end closure,tubing,batteries 1863.34; 81520 BOB RUWART MOTORS visor clip 33.00;81521 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. chop saw wheels, washers,mud guards,spray paint,air hose,install kit,pliers,wrench,bolt cutter,air compressor,rocker switch,extension wire,hammer/drive drill kit,remnant hose,pump,screwdriving bit set,wrench,ball mounts,brooms,pto pin,hitch pin,trimmer lines,dog food,cable ties,fly stick,connectors,fly spray,tub, kitten food,tool set,brush,stripper,work boots,funnels,hand truck,grinding wheels,cut off wheels, cordless chainsaw,batteries,wheel charger,hand cleaners,weed & feed,core exchange fee,refund,air conditioner port,pump,ball valve,sump pump,quick links,brush,grinder,combo kit 3933.41;81522 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. street lights,tap connectors 1641.61;81523 BOUND TREE MEDICAL supraglottic airways 263.92;81524 BROWN CO parts for stihl tool,repair parts,oil 416.39;81525 CANDI JOHNER deposit refund 100.76;81526 CAYLOR & GENZ EARTHMOVERS INC. pile concrete 1112.50;81527 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines 883.74;81528 CHADRON HOCKLEY deposit refund 68.94;81529 CIVICPLUS LLC website annual hosting,code enforcement annual subscription 13935.08;81530 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. diamond blade,poly straps,joint sealant 708.90;81531 CORE & MAIN LP rubber gaskets, o-rings,meter tails 593.00;81532 CUES INC. tow cable,strain relief cable 399.18;81533 CUMMINS INC. planned maintenance service,batteries replaced 705.26;81534 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 8035.86; 81535 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler system parts 1211.09;81536 DEREK J. LONG II tree spraying 2878.00;81537 DESERT MOUNTAIN CORP road saver 9709.92;81538 DH PACE CO INC. key blanks 250.80;81539 DOOLEY OIL aviation oil 707.59;81540 EAKES INC. toner cartridges 76.42;81541 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 824.00;81542 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 111.00;81543 FASTENAL CO reimbursable stock supplies 281.67;81544 FRESH FOODS milk/juice-retirement breakfast 21.47;81545 G & L CONCRETE concrete 783.00;81546 GARY D. HUNTER repairs/fuel system 4004.56; 81547 GARY D. HUNTER engine control module 2502.48;81548 GLENN & KATHY WERNING credit/ deposit refund 261.95;81549 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC Well #16 Connection Project 266611.67; 81550 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;81551 GOSHEN CO TREASURER network upgrade-unified projects FY25 61163.00;81552 GRAINGER staple removers,radon fan,barricade tape 272.14;81553 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;81554 HERSTEAD MONUMENT CO move headstones 1500.00;81555 HIGH POINTE ELECTRIC INC. repairs to pool boiler 346.81;81556 INSIGHT PRECISION ARMS LLC duty holsters 483.60;81557 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC. governmental membership 170.00;81558 JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC. deposit refund 96.23;81559 JOSEPH HOUK credit refund 23.38;81560 KELSEY PURVIS deposit refund 57.42;81561 KIRKHAM MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES INC. Torr IFE/Taxiway C & Apron Rehab 3300.00;81562 LACROSSE FOOTWEAR INC. work boots 210.00;81563 LANGER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC tire disposal 879.20;81564 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tank 253.00;81565 LOFINK PANHANDLE LAWN CARE LLC spray waste ponds 350.00;81566 MAC EQUIPMENT INC. weed trimmers 730.30;81567 MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC. Wyoming Court Rules 2025 1136.07;81568 MENARDS full circle bubbler,pegs,track,ratchetx, pavers 1965.59;81569 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC nwq accet contents,round tubing 119.00;81570 MICHELLE GOODMAN swimming lesson refund 60.00;81571 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;81572 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;81573 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 700.00;81574 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;81575 PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP professional services 563.00;81576 PINE ROCK REALTY deposit refund 80.38;81577 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;81578 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 759.04;81579 PORT-A-POTS BY TDS INC. standard units 750.17;81580 PRINT EXPRESS INC. ups,lot location cards,copies,posters,pictures- retirement party,banner 415.40;81581 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;81582 PYE BARKER FIRE AND SAFETY backflow/alarm/hood/sprinkler inspections,nitrogen test cartridge 1603.00; 81583 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 563.12;81584 QUILL LLC usb ports,copy paper, Page | 3 staple remover,glue sticks,ink/toner cartridges 470.00;81585 RELENTLESS LLC criminal interdiction workshop 1398.00;81586 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Project amendment 802920.46;81587 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Project retainage 42258.96; 81588 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS missing cylinders charge 502.70;81589 RUSSELL'S EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION move trapper cabin 5700.00;81590 SIMON asphalt for street repairs 3907.26;81591 SKAGGS COMPANIES INC. uniforms 496.10;81592 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 316.02;81593 SPLASHTACULAR LLC mesh canopy 6650.00;81594 STARR TOOLS pro-link edge,cummins engine V5 2651.00;81595 STEVE DECKER spray paint,weed killer,bent grass seed 6180.00;81596 STEVEN ALAN HEILBRUN carpet cleaning 750.00;81597 STORM KING SERVICES gutter replacement 425.00;81598 SUSAN MCGUIRE deposit refund 216.92;81599 TAMMY PIERCE vinyl decals install 275.00;81600 T-MOBILE cell phones 122.72;81601 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE scrap metal to reserve 6794.02;81602 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS KBG seed,pallet return 840.00;81603 TRIHYDRO CORP FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Project amendment 16604.41;81604 USABLUEBOOK credit,low profile blower,smoke candles,liquid drainer 4028.77;81605 VALLEY MERCANTILE CO INC. glass fuses 3.10;81606 VAN PELT FENCING end/corner post 348.21;81607 VANDEL DRUG push pins 1.99;81608 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 137.24;81609 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 553.36;81610 VINDUSTRIES UNDERGROUND LLC water hydrant meter deposit refund less water used 1924.50;81611 WAM-WCCA museum improvements installment 650.00;81612 WARNE CHEMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO INC. internal pump-weed sprayer 3081.80;81613 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;81614 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC air fuel 808.46;81615 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 2.00 Page | 4