City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 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, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes and Deputy City Clerk Anaya. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order. Councilman Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby stated that full-time and summer seasonal employees have been very busy with summer work, and the summer construction and maintenance projects; 2. Go Goshen Summer Concert Series update; 3. Broncho Bar Street Dance update; 4. Reminder that the “Art Thompson Sports Complex” dedication ceremony is scheduled to take place on 07-16-25 at 6:00 p.m.; 5. Announcement that the Lions Club Festival of Sight is scheduled to take place on 07-19-25 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park; 6. Announcement that the Goshen County Fair Day Parade is schedule to take place on 07-31-25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Main Street. Mayor Doby indicated that all City and County offices will be closed for the day; 7. Announcement that the Hometown Hustle 5K is scheduled to take place on 08- 09-25 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 8. Announcement that the Sonrise Church Summer Worship/BBQ is scheduled to take place on 08-17-25 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park; 9.Announcement that the Wyoming Christian Motorcyclists Association State Rally is scheduled to take place on 08-22-25 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jirdon Park; 10. Announcement that the 08-05-25 Council meeting will be held at Jirdon Park at 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with National Night Out; 11. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists and scooterists on the streets; 12. Request to the public to drink responsibly and to not drink and drive; 13. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving; and 14. Mayor Doby read an e-mail and letter received on behalf of Rick Thompson, son of Art Thompson. Mr. Thompson expressed that he and his family are grateful and deeply appreciative of the City of Torrington’s adoption of Resolution No. 2025-07 to rename the youth baseball complex after Art Thompson. He relayed that the dedication is a great tribute and a heartwarming honor. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 07-01-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows: 1. Add Resolution No. 2025-10 to the Action Items List. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby presented for approval the following appointment: Airport Board – Douglas White. Expiration of Term: 12-31-26. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the appointment as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Dale Mundt Jr. with the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department requested approval of a special event permit for the 2025 Goshen County Fair Parade to be held on 07-31-25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Main Street. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting that the special event permit fee be waived. Chief of Police Johnson stated that it is difficult to provide an accurate estimate of City costs for the event or a recommendation on how they might be distributed, therefore a cost estimate was not calculated. Mr. Mundt Jr. spoke in support of the permit. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the special event permit and to waive the special event permit fee as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Brent Mullock and Matt Parker with Sonrise Church requested approval of a special event permit for a Sonrise Church Summer Worship/BBQ to be held on 08-17-25 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicants are requesting that the special event permit fee be waived and a refund issued. He commented that the special event permit fee was paid on 06-03- 25. Chief of Police Johnson stated that with the exception of some use of electricity and water, the event is not projected to require any additional services or incur additional costs for the City. Mr. Parker spoke in support of the permit. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the special event permit, and to waive and refund the special event permit fee as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Tim Wells with Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) of Wyoming requested approval of a special event permit for a CMA Wyoming State Rally to be held on 08-22-25 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jirdon Park. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting that the special event permit fee be waived. Chief of Police Johnson stated that as part of the event, CMA will be hosting “Motorcycle Games” which include low speed motorcycle handling events for adults, “Bicycle Games” which include Page | 1 bicycle handling events for children, and a community picnic with multiple booths and activities from local organizations. He commented that CMA has executed an Indemnification Agreement for the game activities and has provided a Certificate of Insurance for the event. Chief of Police Johnson stated that the estimated total cost to the City for the event is $53.00. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the special event permit and to waive the special event permit fee as presented, and not to impose any of the projected costs on the applicant. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 12.40.060. OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2025 REVISIONS, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PARKS- HOURS OF USE. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that the new pickleball courts are actively being utilized. He indicated that there has been some interest from the public to have the courts lit, and commented that for a very minimal cost, Electrical Supervisor Youtz and his crew can install a couple of poles and lights with an automatic timer. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that hours of use need to be established because there is some noise involved with the pickleball courts and there is a residential zone right across the street from where they are located. He indicated that the proposed hours of use are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day of the week. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that posted established hours of use will also help the Police Department with enforcement. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the ordinance on first reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing loan transaction number CCL23015-GO through the Wyoming Loan and Investment Board. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved this Capital Construction Loan at its 02-06-25 meeting. She indicated that SLIB is now requesting the approval of this resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign and the Clerk/Treasurer to attest the signing of the documents required by SLIB in connection with Loan #CCL23015-GO. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025-10 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 07-02-25 to 07-15-25 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 responded to in the last couple of weeks. He also briefly gave an update on the upcoming Goshen County Fair Parade and National Night Out events. Chief of Police Johnson announced that the annual Active Threat Training is scheduled to be held on 07-22-25 and 07-23-25 at the Eastern Wyoming College ATEC Building. He also announced that the fifth annual Cops and Cones Event is scheduled to be held on 07-28-25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Dale Jones Municipal Pool. Mayor Doby stated as a reminder that the 08-05-25 Council meeting will be held at Jirdon Park at 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with National Night Out. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins provided a brief update regarding the Wastewater Pre- Treatment Facility and Well #16 Projects. He stated that the foundation for the headworks building was poured earlier in the day and indicated that the walls for that building will start to be formed up in four to five days. DPW Harkins commented that once the construction crew gets that done, they have to wait 28 days for strength of the foundation before they can actually pour the walls. He stated that the RO Units for the Well #16 Project were being commissioned and tested earlier in the day and indicated that after that, a slight list of punch items will need to be completed in order for the project to be wrapped up. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 81616 CENTURYLINK water telemetry lines,LCCC remote HVAC lines 205.85;81617 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 8228.52;81618 GO GOSHEN ¼ cent sales tax 22622.34;81619 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS CREDIT CO annual call works lease payment 48425.08;81620 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 5056.05;81621 VYVE BROADBAND data lines,fiber internet 2164.43;81622 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 128145.88;81623 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC hyd quick connect coupler,parts program discount 165.75;81624 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 90.00; 81625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES flag,disposable gloves,address labels 455.38;81626 ANNA CHRISTINA UNRUH remaining balance due/training 1500.00;81627 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 232.30;81628 BELL PARK TOWERS deposit refund 7.09;81629 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON unapplied cash/credit on statement,paint & accessories 334.22;81630 BLUE 360 MEDIA LLC WY criminal & traffic law books 196.69;81631 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2652.00;81632 CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC. kyocera utility dept printer 3645.00;81633 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER light bulbs,mop head,safety glasses,fip caps,gang box cover,utility pump,weather flex,fpt cap,elbow,pvc ball, unions,slip cap,couplings,adapter,liquid electric tape,egg crate panel,vinyl tubes,821 plus N95 particulate,hose clamps,j-bolts,handles,poly tubing,spring snaps,hose clamps,fasteners,percussion bit, rope hooks,connectors,curved edger,knee pads,riser,locknuts,nipples,wrench,picture hang strips,pvc Page | 2 adapters,key identifiers,expansion joints 704.98;81634 COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC legal notice-Taxiway C Rehab Project 1395.09;81635 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL naloxone,dextrose,epinephrine 68.31;81636 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts 470.26;81637 CRESTON WATER SOLUTIONS INC. chemicals-H2O treatment plant 1600.00;81638 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 3365.79;81639 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler parts 44.50;81640 DBT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC quarterly beacon/navaid maint 2241.50;81641 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 632.50;81642 DIVISION OF HEALTHCARE FINANCING ground ambulance program supplement 18566.00;81643 EAKES INC. copy paper 689.85;81644 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster picked up monthly 30.00;81645 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 236.00;81646 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS & ACCES floor cleaner 2361.26;81647 FASTENAL CO bleach,batteries,ear plugs 116.25;81648 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116 ss stationary rods 5300.00;81649 FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS fire truck maint-City ½ 4483.01;81650 GERING VALLEY PLUMBING & HEATING INC. pool boiler repair 3150.00;81651 Void;81652 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;81653 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE def system maint 1847.00;81654 GRAINGER pool filter cover 83.70;81655 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;81656 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;81657 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 400.00;81658 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,coveralls,mops, towels,return 520.15;81659 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION towels,bowl cleaner,tt,liners, insecticide,vacuum belts,return,disinfectant,dust bag kits 1747.17;81660 INSIGHT PRECISION ARMS LLC shadow systems defense pistols w/ trade-in 5548.38;81661 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9400.00;81662 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney extended hours 95.00;81663 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;81664 JOSEPH A. CLARKE repair to water line 348.81;81665 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,memorial day flower removal 225.00;81666 KATHLEEN MORIARTY deposit refund 64.76;81667 KNOW HOW INC. ignition switch,fuses,electronic cleaners,dielectric grease, interior door handle,scratch brush,filters,level sensor,engine mount,batteries,core deposit returns,butt connector,coupler,hyd hose,fittings,oil filler caps,return 428.94;81668 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 506.00;81669 LEGACY COOPERATIVE water/water refills,filtered water/refills, refreshments-retirement party,unleaded gas,ruby dyed diesel 10050.40;81670 LEITHEADS INC. repairs to washing machine 229.00;81671 LOFINK PANHANDLE LAWN CARE LLC spray recycle building 350.00; 81672 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00;81673 MARY ANN SCHMIDT deposit refund 10.91;81674 MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC. WY Statutes Annotated 2025 Editions 933.83; 81675 MERVIN MECKLENBURG court appointed cases 340.00;81676 MHC KENWORTH sensor,def fluid, filters,full-synthetic oil 1650.94;81677 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;81678 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;81679 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 102.00;81680 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 456345.18;81681 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 600.00;81682 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00; 81683 NICOLETTI-FLATER ASSOCIATES pre-employment evaluation 300.00;81684 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. epoxy coated cut-in sleeves 2006.64;81685 OLSON TIRE CO repair loose tires 156.27; 81686 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 256.20;81687 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC esy fluid,alternator,core charge,micro v-belt,drive pulleys,core return,hex bolt,tap/drill bit,wiper blades 403.78;81688 PATTY SCHANEMAN reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;81689 PINNACLE BANK training,travel expenses-meals/lodging/fuel,pool concessions,documentation storage,snacks-training, postage,compressor,npt control,business membership,credit,vehicle base,head immobilizer,skimmer parts,volleyball net,swim trunks,credits,work boots,inventory lunch,stock supplies,parts for sewer, storage containers,envelopes,propel,flowmeter,pressure washer,desk 7646.36;81690 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC diagnosed damaged conduit,connected a/c at baler 333.98;81691 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;81692 POWERPLAN push pull cable/powerplan 78.19;81693 QUILL LLC copy paper,toner cartridges 509.94;81694 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO license fee sewer pipeline crossing 417.05;81695 SCOTT A. DAVIS deposit refund 201.86;81696 SKAGGS COMPANIES INC. custom carriers 700.00;81697 SPORTS & FITNESS INC. annual prevent maint/fitness equip-City 1/3 150.00;81698 STEVE DECKER terra hd cleaner,weed killer 1190.00;81699 STOTZ EQUIPMENT lift arm 1409.51;81700 STUART C IRBY CO breakers,polymer cut-outs,wedge clamps,sol cu de-flex bail,machine bolts,#6 soft draw sol 3685.40;81701 SUNRISE COURAGE COUNSELING LLC individual session 100.00;81702 TEXT MY GOV software management/support FY26 5000.00;81703 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO angled blades,filters,fan belts,2v-belts 634.03;81704 TORRINGTON ROTARY CLUB dues-int'l & district/local,youth program,paul harris fund,meetings 250.00;81705 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS KBG sod 420.00;81706 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM legals 5529.58;81707 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO commercial insurance 42965.75;81708 TRICIA CAMPBELL ambulance overpayment refund 1534.50;81709 TRISTAN DEMOTT toner cartridge reimb 192.59;81710 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;81711 U S POSTMASTER postage due 87.23;81712 USABLUEBOOK dual probe cable 811.18;81713 VALLEY MERCANTILE CO INC. on-off toggle, valve,cover,v-belt 117.05;81714 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY battery,core return,pressure grease,fuel hose, diesel exhaust fluid,filters,wiper blades,hyd fluid,oil absorber,pigtails,led light bulb,lube 847.49;81715 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;81716 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 137.14;81717 WAMCAT FY26 membership dues 225.00;81718 WAM-WCCA museum Page | 3 improvements installment,parks building energy upgrade 1075.00;81719 WESTCO cap,spray tip orange, cap gasket,hose fittings,gauge tubing,tuff turf mix grass seed 1005.23;81720 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;81721 WY ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES FY26 membership dues 9227.00;81722 WY BANK & TRUST lease purchase payment 26391.54;81723 WY HEALTH FAIRS chemistry panel/wellness screening 93.00;81724 WY MACHINERY CO element assemblies 150.78;81725 WY WATER ASSOCIATION annual membership dues 600.00;81726 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 173.94 Page | 4