City Council

City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Jirdon Park at 2534 East F St. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly and Viktorin. Councilman Warren was absent but excused. 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. Nick Hudson with the Wyoming Fire Marshal’s Office sang the national anthem. Councilman Deahl led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby announced that schools will be back in session on 08-18-25; 2. Broncho Bar Street Dance update; 3. Lions Club Festival of Sight update; 4. Goshen County Fair/Parade update; 5. Mayor Doby stated that Torrington has offered activities including organized baseball season/tournaments, adult co- ed softball league games, pickleball court play, open swim, lap swim, aerobics, golfing and golf tournaments throughout the summer. He indicated that Torrington is a very busy community in the summer; 6. 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.; 7. 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; 8. 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; 9. Announcement that the Scottsbluff Valley Street Rods (SVSR) Friday Night Concert is scheduled to take place on 09-12-25 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of East A Street and East 21st Avenue; 10. Announcement that the SVSR Classic Cars on Main Street event is scheduled to take place on 09-13-25 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 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; and 13. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 07-15-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows: 1. Remove Rental Agreement Amendments – Lincoln Community Complex Pony Express Room from the Action Items List. 2. Remove Rental Agreement Amendments – Lincoln Community Complex Conestoga Room from the Action Items List. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Doug Mercer with Scottsbluff Valley Street Rods (SVSR) requested approval of a special event permit for a Friday Night Concert event to be held on 09-12-25 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of East A Street and East 21st Avenue and a special event permit for a Classic Cars on Main Street event to be held on 09-13-25 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Doby indicated that for the Classic Cars on Main Street event, the applicant is requesting approval to close the public street on Main Street from the intersection of Main Street and Valley Road to 21st Avenue and on the additional areas to the east and west as specified on the map submitted with the application. He commented that the applicant is also requesting to have the special event permit fees waived due to the fact that the events are hosted by a non-profit organization. Chief of Police Johnson stated that SVSR is proposing a similar event to what has been hosted in past years with the addition of a concert the Friday night before the car show. He indicated that the concert will utilize the same footprint and layout as the Summer Concert series but there will be no alcohol served at the event. Chief of Police Johnson commented that the total estimated cost for City services for the concert and car show total $441.00. Mr. Mercer spoke in support of the permits and stated that SVSR is willing to pay the $441.00 estimated cost for City services. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the special event permits and to waive the special event permit fees as presented, and to impose the projected cost of $441.00 for the events 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. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the ordinance on second reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented the bid results for the FY26 Taxiway C & General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Project (FAA AIP Project 3-56-0029-025-2025). He stated that staff recommends awarding the bid to Simon Contractors of North Platte, Nebraska in the amount of $1,121,000.00 contingent upon final approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Page | 1 Wyoming Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division. DPW Harkins indicated that the project includes the cold milling and pavement patching of the existing asphalt, the installation of pavement fabric, and construction of a 2” asphalt overlay of the existing pavement areas at the Torrington Municipal Airport. He commented that it also includes new pavement markings and aircraft tie-down removal and replacement. DPW Harkins stated that a bid opening was held on 07-10-25 and indicated that the bid received from Simon Contractors was the only bid submitted. He commented that the FAA will contribute 95% towards the project ($1,064,950.00), the Wyoming Department of Transportation will contribute 2.5% ($28,025.00) and the City will contribute 2.5% ($28,025.00). DPW Harkins stated that funding for the project was established in the FY26 Budget in the amount of $1,400,000.00 for construction and in the amount of $157,612.00 for engineering and inspection. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to award the bid to Simon Contractors of North Platte, Nebraska in the amount of $1,121,000.00 contingent upon final approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Wyoming Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing the submission of a bid proposal from Simon Contractors of North Platte, Nebraska to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) for approval and award. Director of Public Works Harkins stated that this is a new requirement from the FAA which is essentially confirmation from the City of Torrington that it is in agreement with the amount of the award and the selection of the contractor. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025- 11 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Eddington read by title Resolution No. 2025-12. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the resolution will amend the FY26 Budget for unanticipated revenue received and for expenditures in excess of the budgeted amount. The amended amount will account for the following: General Fund – Emergency Mgmt-Replace OWS/Insurance Deductible ($10,000.00), Emergency Mgmt-Replace OWS/Insurance Payment ($14,204.00). Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the City’s newest outdoor warning siren located at the Cold Springs Business Park was struck by lightning. She commented that it was evaluated by the City’s insurance company and by Emergency Management Coordinator Kenyon, and stated that it was determined after inspection that the siren was completely destroyed and needed to be replaced. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the City’s insurance has a $10,000.00 deductible, so in order for the replacement siren to get ordered, the budget needs to be adjusted because this expense is not something that staff had planned on. She commented that the total expense is going to be $24,204.00, and stated that $10,000.00 will come out of the City’s reserve and the remaining balance of $14,204.00 will be paid by the insurance company. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025-12 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The bills from 07-16-25 to 08-05-25 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 responded to in the last couple of weeks. Mayor Doby congratulated Councilman Kelly and his wife on their 53rd anniversary. Joe Landeros addressed the Mayor and Council. He stated that it was nearly impossible to hear what was transpiring during the meeting due to the noise being generated by the National Night Out activities that were simultaneously happening. Mr. Landeros suggested that the City find a way to amplify the volume for future years. Councilman Kelly thanked Chief of Police Johnson for giving him the opportunity to participate in the Active Threat Training. Mayor Doby concurred with Councilman Kelly’s comment and stated that that is a very important training. Councilman Deahl congratulated the Torrington Little League Majors All-Star team for winning the Wyoming 12U state tournament for a third year in a row. He stated that they won again today, so they are still in the regional tournament. Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. The following bills were approved for payment: 81727 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance, cardiac monitor transmission fee 56.77;81728 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 1376.92;81729 BLACK HILLS ENERGY TVFD utilities-gas 111.53;81730 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured PR employee premium/MT positions 12608.75;81731 GO GOSHEN monthly contribution 1666.66;81732 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 49100.70;81733 OFFICE OF STATE LANDS & INVEST loan origination fee-CCL23015 GO-E D ST Improvements 2000.00;81734 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 126.00;81735 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 106203.78;81736 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/contract 141.00;81737 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 631.07;81738 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC re-issue new check due to vendor not receiving original check 266611.67;81739 AFLAC payroll withholding 534.18; Page | 2 81740 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 4175.31;81741 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES unemployment 5575.26;81742 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2520.00;81743 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance/premium 1596.00;81744 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;81745 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;81746 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;81747 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/ sewer 323.56;81748 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2365.13;81749 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 541.19;81750 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 21235.28;81751 ACCENT WIRE-TIE envirobale bags 33192.00;81752 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 95.00;81753 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES magnetic tape strips,card stock,water balloons,ink/toner cartridges,staples,drum unit replacement,photo cell night sensor,summer hat,safety glasses,pens, aquatic head immobilizer,label maker tape,planner,earmuffs,flags,external hard drives,tactical weapon light,ribbon,notary journal,filters,chlorine reagent,chlorine,envelopes,lithium ion charger,sunscreen, fasteners,mobile file chart,desk chairs,phone pouch,water guns-parade,cleaning dusters,decorations- parade,urinal screens,work boots,tool box,circuit breakers,pressure washer cleaner attachment,safety bucket hats,rubber bands,expanding file folders,pool concessions 4205.23;81754 ARROW ELECTRIC OF TORRINGTON wire-in ups between rtu & regular power 208.00;81755 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 3693.60;81756 AVS DEVELOPMENT annual support fee 250.00;81757 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 280.75;81758 BELL PARK TOWERS credit refund 86.29;81759 BIG WOOD TREE SERVICE LLC tree removal/stump grind 1800.00;81760 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON screwdriver,pliers,utility knife/blades,clamps,hook/pick set,grade stakes,screws,rake,hem fir,shovel,bit set,single cut key,thread seal tape,union,expansion joints,poly adhesive,vinyl foam tape,malleable iron, fence posts,concrete mix,rails,pickets,brackets,socket adapters,steel blades,coupling,elbows,tees,pvc cap 1499.71;81761 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. meter sockets,electrical wire,photo cells,meter/ main,anchors,guy wire,elbows coding tape,meter base pack,main lug kits,glove clean,test,seals, termination kits,tap connectors,isolated fifth jaw kits,screws,meter brks 8568.83;81762 BOUND TREE MEDICAL bci reusable finger probe 219.99;81763 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines,water telemetry lines, LCCC remote HVAC lines 1090.20;81764 CHELSEA R. PRALL credit/deposit refund 337.84;81765 CITY OF TORRINGTON annual support for utilities GoCo task force 1000.00;81766 CIVICPLUS LLC page correct, Monsido web & accessibility compliance 3333.91;81767 CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL PRODUCTS filters,chemical resistant seals 58.68;81768 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts 467.21;81769 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. cargo pants 540.00;81770 CORE & MAIN LP rubber gasket,o-ring,meter couplings,chamber cover,mj solid sleeves 1203.64;81771 CROELL REDI-MIX INC. psi no ash 1539.25;81772 DAVE AND ARLENE ERNST credit refund 165.54;81773 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY quicksilver,sprinkler system parts 5781.79;81774 DENISE M. GRANT deposit refund 48.84;81775 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 13709.54;81776 DEREK J. LONG II tree spraying 2878.00;81777 DOMINO'S PIZZA lunch/active threat training 72.92;81778 DOOLEY OIL full synthetic oil 715.00;81779 EAKES INC. notary stamp,envelopes 317.04;81780 EASTERN WY COLLEGE scholarships 5000.00;81781 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1364.00;81782 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis,process control 293.00;81783 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC. pro dry/drip hose 829.32;81784 FAIRBANKS SCALES INC. cable,intalogix desktop instrument,scale ticket printer 2878.02; 81785 FASTENAL CO sweep compound,batteries 40.82;81786 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC. pipe gasket lube 19.50;81787 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116 saddles 170.00;81788 FIRE CATT LLC fire hose testing/ground ladder testing 5138.85;81789 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER INC. garbage truck repairs,door handle 2487.82;81790 FUEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS repairs to unleaded probe,jet fuel spout, protective cap 1970.98;81791 G & L CONCRETE concrete 2153.00;81792 GERING VALLEY PLUMBING & HEATING INC. install new ignition control module 1350.00;81793 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL sensor activation kit,bottled water station/filters,step ladder 1369.09;81794 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE garbage truck repairs,diagnostics & reset unit 600.00;81795 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm,cal-hypo tablets,muriatic acid 8771.17;81796 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 200.00;81797 HIGH PLAINS APARTMENTS deposit refund 138.33;81798 HOMETOWN AUTO REPAIR LLC repairs 90.00;81799 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION floor cleaner,reimbursable stock items 1075.85;81800 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney extended hours 35.00;81801 JERRY'S ELECTRIC padmount transformer 16495.00;81802 JOE FALES property cleanup 1037.50;81803 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC dirt shoe spring,safety pin 221.27;81804 JOSEPH A. CLARKE pull urinal & replace drain gasket 237.63;81805 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meetings 475.00;81806 KATHY MARTINEZ museum contract 101.50;81807 KNIFE RIVER rip rap/rock 191.88;81808 LEVI'S LAWN CARE mowing/trimming 120.00;81809 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 273.75; 81810 MAKAYLA BAROS credit/deposit refund 99.39;81811 MARATHON POWER INC. vault tower UPS interactive LCD panel 855.00;81812 MASEK GOLF CAR CO arm,knuckles,pump assy 363.90;81813 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. lens clean towelettes,pip gloves,safety t-shirts,driver gloves 370.05;81814 MERVIN MECKLENBURG Court Appointed Attorney 620.00;81815 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC rectangle tubing,flat iron 377.00;81816 MHC KENWORTH hi-temp grease 83.96;81817 MLT TRUCKING extra course suresoft salt 1321.04;81818 MORRIS D. CRONK a/c repairs 225.00;81819 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;81820 MUNICIPAL TREATMENT EQUIPMENT LLC Page | 3 pump replacement tubes 341.38;81821 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION membership renewal 225.00;81822 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 500.00;81823 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. signs 271.58;81824 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. pipe,restraint gland packs,long/compact sleeves 1181.66;81825 OFFICE OF STATE LANDS & INVEST CW048/CW053/DW038/DW042 loan payments 50908.24;81826 ONALISE KINGSLEY deposit refund 5.94;81827 PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP professional services regulate electric ut 165.00;81828 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 5056.06;81829 PRINT EXPRESS INC. envelopes,work order books,chip seal post cards,name plate,street notices 613.38;81830 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;81831 PYE BARKER FIRE AND SAFETY backflow/ sprinkler inspections 585.00;81832 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 725.79;81833 QUILL LLC staple remover,label maker tape,stacking bins,scotch tape,ink cartridges,staples,reimbursable stock items 685.09;81834 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY 1st aid kit supplies 569.52;81835 SAM'S CLUB/SYCHRONY BANK annual membership fee 110.00;81836 SCOTTSBLUFF VALLEY STREET RODS car show annual promotion 500.00;81837 SMARTSIGN sign 41.70;81838 STEVE DECKER sand,kerosene,paint 3840.00;81839 STUART C IRBY CO fiberglass patch pro 407.50;81840 SUNRISE COURAGE COUNSELING LLC individual session 100.00;81841 SUSAN MCKINEY refund for ambulance overpayment 113.56;81842 TD REAL ESTATE credit refund 122.99;81843 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL LLC weed killer 305.50; 81844 THOMAS R. WARING deposit refund 39.10;81845 TIFFANI FITZWATER tier 1 & 2 shields-City ½ 293.50;81846 TIFFANY BAYLESS deposit refund 12.30;81847 TIMBERLINE ELECTRIC & CONTROL CORP computer upgrading SCADA system 14842.00;81848 TITAN MACHINERY pin 14.20;81849 T-MOBILE council members cell phones 122.58;81850 TORRINGTON RURAL FIRE DIST #3 ½ auto & property insurance FY25/26 17837.00;81851 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS credit,KBG sod 170.50;81852 TRANE US INC. bas router service,repairs to cooling tower 5840.90;81853 WYO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY deposit refund 128.66;81854 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50; 81855 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC air fuel 632.16;81856 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;81857 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 90316.70;81858 WY SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING conference fees 750.00 Page | 4