City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 4, 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 recognized the Rotary Club of Torrington, Wyoming for the generous donation that they made to the City of Torrington to apply towards the Dale Jones Municipal Pool Repair Project. Michele Ogburn, Rotary Club President, addressed the Mayor and Council. She stated that Rotary is happy to celebrate its continuing partnership with the City of Torrington in making the community a better place for families and children. Ms. Ogburn indicated that Rotary is proud to contribute $40,000.00 towards the renovation of the children’s area at the Dale Jones Municipal Pool with an additional $10,000.00 going towards equipment and other features. She commented that Rotary is incredibly grateful to the City for their collaborations, creativity and commitment to finding ways for Rotary to support kids, fun and community enrichment. Ms. Ogburn thanked the City for allowing Rotary to be part of this important effort. She stated that Rotary is excited to see the finished project and most importantly to see the community’s children enjoying it for years to come.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby stated that City staff are already meeting to plan and begin preparing for spring and summer. He indicated that that includes staff and workers connected to the golf course, the many acres of parks and sports fields that the City maintains, the cemetery, and the Dale Jones Municipal Pool; 2. Mayor Doby commented that the local pool has served the citizens of Torrington and many others for over 50 years. He stated that the City recently discovered some major repairs that need to be completed before the pool can open in late spring. Mayor Doby indicated that the cost of the repair project is basically $350,000.00 with a contingency built in. He commented that he and the Council decided that the pool is a critical need for the community. Mayor Doby stated that the money for the project was budgeted and indicated that the work has begun. He commented that the repair work is on course and stated that the City anticipates opening in late spring with a newly refurbished pool. Mayor Doby thanked the Rotary Club of Torrington, Wyoming and the Community Healthcare Foundation for their generous donation of $40,000.00 each and for their moral support for the pool repair project; 3. Weather update. Mayor Doby urged the public to please check in on their neighbors, relatives and friends, especially those who are older and/or disabled, children and pets during this bitterly cold; and 4. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians and 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 01-21-25 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.
Doug Mercer addressed the Mayor and Council. He stated that he would like to request approval to reserve the date of 09-13-25 and the use of Main Street for the Classic Cars on Main Street event that is held annually. Mr. Mercer indicated that the Scottsbluff Valley Street Rods want to ensure that the use of Main Street is not granted to another applicant for that specific date. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the reserving of the 09-13-25 date and the use of Main Street for the Classic Cars on Main Street event as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval amendments to the Rental Agreement for the Lincoln Community Complex Pony Express Room. She stated that the agreement has not been updated since 2017. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the most significant change is that the kitchen will no longer be available for use. She commented that the use of the kitchen was discussed in great length with Facility Maintenance Supervisor Lira and stated that he advised that it causes great problems for the daycare when the kitchen is used by an outside person or group. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that when the kitchen is reserved for rental use, the daycare has to move all of their food out of the kitchen and store it at a separate location because they cannot have it be contaminated by any other food. She commented that the kitchen wasn’t used very often, so staff wanted to simplify the contract and make it the most useful for City staff and whoever rents the facility. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the fees were also modified. She indicated that she looked at the actual costs associated with events such as overtime, setup and take down, and coming in to open and close. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that with the current fees in place, the City is losing money. She stated that she figured in the cost of utilities and overhead when determining what the fees needed to be increased to in order to at least cover the City’s actual costs. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the deposit amounts were increased as well. She commented that due to inflation and what it costs now to repair and replace things, staff felt that the deposit amounts also needed to be increased. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the customer gets the deposit back after their event if there is nothing damaged. Councilman Viktorin inquired what a person or group can use for unanticipated cleanups if the kitchen will no longer be allowed to be utilized. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker responded that there is a utility closet available that they can use for those types of cleanups. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the amendments to the Rental Agreement for the Lincoln Community Complex Pony Express Room as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval amendments to the Rental Agreement for the Lincoln Community Complex Conestoga Room. She stated that the main change made to this agreement was the increase of the fees and deposit amount. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that this room isn’t nearly as large as the Pony Express Room, so the overhead cost was less on this room with utilities. She commented that items that were never used were removed and stated that a $20.00 AV System charge was added. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the amendments to the Rental Agreement for the Lincoln Community Complex Conestoga Room as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented the bid results for the FY 2026 Chip Seal Placement Project. He stated that staff recommends awarding the bid to Bituminous Paving, Inc. of Ortonville, Minnesota in the amount of $196,413.75 and reserve $3,586.25 (1.8%) for contingency for a project total of $200,000.00. DPW Harkins indicated that the project consists of applying 46,215 SY of chip seal and fog coat to the following City streets for pavement preservation: East C Street from Highway 26 to East 30th Avenue, East F Street from East 17th Avenue to East 25th Avenue, East 19th Avenue from East A Street to East C Street, East 22nd Avenue from East F Street through East J Street and East 29th Avenue from Main Street to East D Street. He commented that a bid opening was held on 01-29-25 and indicated that four bids were submitted in conformance with the bidding requirements. DPW Harkins stated that funding for the project will be established in the FY26 Budget in the amount of $200,000.00. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to award the bid to Bituminous Paving, Inc. of Ortonville, Minnesota in the amount of $196,413.75 and reserve $3,586.25 (1.8%) for contingency for a project total of $200,000.00 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented the bid results for the FY25 Crack Fill Project. He stated that staff recommends awarding the bid to Highway Improvements of Sioux Falls, South Dakota in the amount of $57,670.00 and reserve $17,330.00 (30.1%) for contingency for a project total of $75,000.00. DPW Harkins indicated that the project consists of applying 79,000 LF of hot mix joint sealant to the following City streets: East A Street from Highway 26 to East 30th Avenue and East 22nd Avenue from East F Street to Crest View Drive. He commented that a bid opening was held on 01-29-25 and stated that five bids were submitted in conformance with the bidding requirements. DPW Harkins indicated that funding for the project was established in the FY25 Budget in the amount of $75,000.00. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to award the bid to Highway Improvements of Sioux Falls, South Dakota in the amount of $57,670.00 and reserve $17,330.00 (30.1%) for contingency for a project total of $75,000.00 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Eddington read Resolution No. 2025-3. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the resolution will amend the FY25 Budget for unanticipated revenue received. The amended amount will account for the following: General Fund – PD-Car Seats Grant ($553.52), PD-Auction Proceeds-2 Chargers ($14,219.46), PD-Insurance Proceeds-Hit & Run ($2,589.15), Vehicle Maint-Auction Proceeds-Jack & Hoist ($327.96), Parks-Auction Proceeds-Pickup ($2,000.00), Parks-Auction Proceeds-Pickup ($1,684.03); Water Fund – Auction Proceeds-Ford Pickup ($13,702.80); Sanitation Fund – Auction Proceeds-Chain Hoist & Compactor ($10,005.29); Swimming Pool Fund – Rehabilitation-Community Healthcare Foundation Grant ($40,000.00), Rehabilitation-Rotary Grant ($40,000.00); and Cemetery Fund – Auction Proceeds-Spray Trailer ($256.98). Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 2025-3 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Salt Lake City Area (SLCA) Scheduling, Accounting, and Billing Procedures Contract. She stated that this is a standard contract for the SLCA/Integrated Projects WAPA contract. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that they sell the City wholesale power, which is basically hydropower from dam generation, and commented that this contract sets up the scheduling, accounting, and billing procedures that go along with the City’s firm electric power contract. Mayor Doby inquired if Attorney Eddington has reviewed the contract. Attorney Eddington confirmed yes and stated that it is pretty repetitive from previous contracts. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Salt Lake City Area (SLCA) Scheduling, Accounting, and Billing Procedures Contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 01-22-25 to 02-04-25 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Warren 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 the TVFD started their annual gun a month raffle (fundraiser) and indicated that the State Fire Convention will be held in Torrington on June 12-14, 2025.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 80391 REECE COOK repair to baler 2299.71; 80392 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.04;80393 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 374.00;80394 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC Well #16 Connection Project 159546.08;80395 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2620.00;80396 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. NAVAID Replacement Project 16694.52;80397 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;80398 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;80399 REGIONAL CARE INC. select flex admin 138.00;80400 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 863890.63;80401 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project retainage 45467.93;80402 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 74.74;80403 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2381.52;80404 TRIHYDRO CORP FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Project amendment 59468.26;80405 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/contract 141.00;80406 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 646.77;80407 WJR WY LLC Airport Project 191779.53;80408 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 20522.43;80409 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC filter element,lawn mower blade,filters 232.62;80410 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests, consortium management fee 590.00;80411 ACTIVE911 INC. subscription renewal 126.00;80412 ADVANCED POOLS & SPAS INC. progress payment for pool (crack injection/baby pool tile) 39996.00; 80413 ALLDATA repair series/auto info system (annual subscription) 1500.00;80414 ALTITUDE RECYCLING EQUIPMENT LLC conveyor belt replacement 52900.00;80415 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES credit card paper rolls,post it tabs,toner cartridges,economy drum lifter,self-adhesive fasteners,file folders,pocket poly organizer,phone cases,screen protectors,envelopes,aerial apparatus text books, receipt books,pens,binder,power amplifier,index tabs,document frames 1726.32;80416 B & C STEEL CORPORATION dumpster bottom replacements 5287.00;80417 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON snow shovel,exterior paint 312.95;80418 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. fasteners,work boots,pipe bushings, bolts,wire,wheels,pb blaster pro straws,wd40,heaters,solar salt,cut off wheel,blade set,air inflator,snow shovels,snow control salt,fuel harvest kit,led bulb,push brooms,scrusher,discs,flex spout,transmission fluid,atf multi vehicle fluid,chainsaw,motomix oil,spark plugs,brake fluid,filters,hand cleaner,map gas cylinders,propane cylinders,batteries,multi-function utility bar,washers 1820.56;80419 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. pole set kits,fuse links,transformer spades/blocks 4529.43;80420 BOUND TREE MEDICAL ambulance supplies 212.10;80421 BROWN CO pulley covers,bolts,idler,drive belt,dust cap 446.91;80422 BUTLERS AUTO SALVAGE & TOWING tow charge 115.40;80423 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines,water telemetry line,LCCC hvac remote line 1089.47;80424 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured PR employee premium/MT positions 21418.50;80425 CO STATE UNIVERSITY Rocky Mountain Meter School registration 525.00;80426 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. type 3 barricades,type 3 panels 2373.88;80427 DANA KEPNER CO INC. meter end tails 465.00;80428 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY rake,compression coupling,cutoff nipple 149.90;80429 DEAHL, WAYNE mileage reimb 123.97;80430 DIAMOND VOGEL -784- paint thinner 128.65;80431 DOOLEY OIL def fluid drum,full synthetic oil 912.14;80432 EAKES INC. toner cartridges,copy paper 363.38;80433 EASTERN WY COLLEGE CDL training 5100.00;80434 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster picked up 30.00;80435 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 617.00;80436 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 222.00;80437 FASTENAL CO glass cleaner,bleach,dumpster rod caps,batteries 185.30;80438 FR CLOTHING & SUPPLY fire resistant cloth/ jacket,vest,pants 818.76;80439 G & L CONCRETE concrete 1575.00;80440 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL dolly, bollard cover 738.98;80441 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE maintenance 990.00;80442 GRAINGER fire extinguisher bracket,fire extinguishers,safety signs,return 44.08;80443 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm 3511.32;80444 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 200.00;80445 HERB DOBY mileage reimb 123.20;80446 HIGH PLAINS APARTMENTS deposit refund 102.37;80447 HIGH POINTE ELECTRIC INC. install underground conduit & wiring/replace overhead lines 5840.90;80448 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION paper towels,toilet paper,trash bags 520.00; 80449 JESSICA HANSEN credit refund 31.92;80450 JOE HOUK deposit refund 155.06;80451 JOSEPH A. CLARKE replace hot water heater valve 126.96;80452 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC windshield repair 38.50; 80453 LANGER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC deposit refund 125.15;80454 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. adult cuff 71.55;80455 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00;80456 MASEK GOLF CAR CO lube kit,filter kit 69.90;80457 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 98969.42;80458 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC aluminum flat bars,CO2 cylinders,weld & reinforce mower bracket, tubing,gussets,tie downs,pole rack 1602.86;80459 MOOREHOUSE INC. tape & texture drywall,remove & replace windows 8150.00;80460 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. all band consolette-City ½ 2504.54;80461 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;80462 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 220.00;80463 NEW HOPE COUNSELING first responder individual sessions 500.00;80464 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. signs 655.93;80465 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE job training & safety 116.00;80466 OFFICE OF STATE LANDS & INVEST CWSRF/DWSRF loan origination fees 26000.00;80467 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC electronic maf sensor,oil,filter,shock absorbers,axle shafts 433.02; 80468 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC change out service mast,change out exit signs 5249.14;80469 POWERPLAN elec connect locking device 10.53;80470 PRINT EXPRESS INC. tee time books,envelopes, decals,name plates,ups 833.67;80471 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;80472 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 705.25;80473 QUILL LLC perforated paper,medium modular stacking bin,toner cartridge 173.97;80474 R & R PRODUCTS INC. smooth solid steel roller 165.80;80475 RAYMOND MILLER reimb-CDL license & PSI training 153.25;80476 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging 208.00;80477 ROSE M. HARRIET first responders counseling 300.00;80478 SAM'S CLUB/SYCHRONY BANK folding tables,TV 838.86;80479 SANDBERG IMPLEMENT INC. shield,lock pin,bolts,flange 86.53;80480 SNAP-ON CREDIT LLC yearly subscription/diagnostic tool for vehicles 561.00;80481 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop monthly contract 145.00; 80482 STOTZ EQUIPMENT express dual grinder 45900.00;80483 STRYKER SALES LLC replacement AED battery kit 150.00;80484 STUART C IRBY CO gripalls w/ universal heads,pisa anchor rods 2334.00;80485 TAMMY PIERCE vinyl decals 250.00;80486 TEAM CHEVROLET valve,cylinder kit,key 128.44;80487 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO skid shoes,door window,blades,seal trim,lawn mower blades,skid round shoe assys, oil plug,ball joint recvr assem,bedknives,bedknife screws,fuel pump 3318.76;80488 T-MOBILE cell phones 44.08;80489 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions,premium 212694.91;80490 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;80491 TORRINGTON OFFICE SUPPLY ink/toner cartridges,time master shim,pencils,sharpener,highlighters,sharpies,hanging folders, envelopes,business cards,labelmaker tape,chairmats,planner,pens,file wallet,wall file,filing cabinet, binder,legal pads,office supplies,batteries,hdmi to vga adapter 1059.36;80492 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM legals 3766.33;80493 TRANE US INC. base cell router charge 166.40;80494 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 528.19;80495 VIRTUAL ACADEMY 911 virtual academy training 483.00;80496 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet,data lines 2014.42;80497 VYVE BROADBAND refund payment due to read adjustment issue 10925.72;80498 WY DEPT OF AGRICULTURE license renewal for weights/measures device 40.00; 80499 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 2.00;80500 WY DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 11692.14;80501 WY MACHINERY CO filters,element/filter assys,o-rings,seal,perform 500 service hour maint on skid loader 3099.22;80502 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;80503 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 132296.37;80504 WY SECRETARY OF STATE renewal of notary 60.00
Public Notice No. 9245 published in The Torrington Telegram on February 14, 2025.
