City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 2, 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, Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel, Deputy City Treasurer Dockins and Deputy City Clerk Anaya.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Viktorin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A remembrance ceremony was held in honor of Lieutenant Harley Mark.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby stated that under Wyoming law the Mayor and Council are charged with protecting and advancing the health, safety, welfare and morals of the residents and visitors within the City of Torrington. He indicated that the Mayor and Council oversee the provision of police and fire protection, emergency medical services, emergency dispatch services, and the provision of clean water and safe sewage systems, trash collection and disposal, and reasonable recreational opportunities. Mayor Doby commented that under the constitutional system of government, this authority and these duties of the Mayor and Council are known as the police powers that are assigned to state and local governments. He stated that safety is always a huge concern and a priority of the Mayor and Council, and of all City departments. Mayor Doby indicated that no one can be made perfectly safe, but commented that the City does its best to promote safety and if necessary to enforce it. He stated that we all cherish limited government, and indicated that the system of limited government relies on the proposition and fact that the majority of citizens voluntarily obey the law and social norms of living together as a community. Mayor Doby commented that Torrington streets are not nearly as safe as they should be. He stated that in that regard, he highly recommends that citizens read the article in the 08-27-25 edition of the Torrington Telegram written by Jessica Oaks titled “Wake up, Torrington. Pay attention behind the wheel.”; 2. Request to the public to slow down and to refrain from using their cell phones while driving; 3. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, scooterists and skateboarders on the streets. Mayor Doby requested to all parents that allow their children to have the new electric vehicles to please instruct them on using them legally and safely; and 4. Mayor Doby stated that the Mayor and Council will be looking into modernizing City ordinances to keep up with the challenge presented to them by this increased use of electrical vehicles, especially by children. He indicated that in the coming weeks, the City will be seeking public input on how to best address these safety issues. Mayor Doby commented that the Mayor and Council will be looking for public input and public support as they address these safety issues.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 08-19-25 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel presented the bid results for a New 1 Ton Extended Cab Work Truck with Utility Box. He stated that staff recommends awarding the bid to Transwest Ford of Scottsbluff, Nebraska in the amount of $77,636.80. Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel indicated that of the three lowest bids, the truck at Transwest Ford was the only truck that met the requirement to be ready to go within 90 days of award. He commented that the truck meets most all of the requirements with the exception of having a power lock installed on the utility box. Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel stated that the lack of a power lock will not be an issue because the department now has a facility to park all of its trucks in, they are no longer just parked outside of the office. Councilman Viktorin indicated that the bid award amount is slightly over the budgeted amount and questioned if Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel believes that there is enough in his budget to cover the overage. Waer/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel confirmed yes. He commented that there are a few budgeted items that he believes he can acquire for considerably less than what was budgeted and stated that if that doesn’t cover it, he will work with Clerk/Treasurer Strecker to auction a couple of pickups to make up that difference. Mayor Doby inquired if the Mayor and Council can award the bid as recommended by staff. Attorney Eddington replied yes and indicated that that was a bid specification, so compliance of a 90 day turn around would be a requirement under the bid specifications. Councilman Kelly questioned if the 5% in state preference would apply. Attorney Eddington responded that it would not apply if the in state bidder does not comply with the bid specifications. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to award the bid to Transwest Ford of Scottsbluff, Nebraska in the amount of $77,636.80 as presented. Voting aye Deahl, Doby, Viktorin and Warren, nay Kelly. Motion carried.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented a Financial Report for FY 2025 ending 06-30-25. The total restricted and cash on hand was $20,152,358.40. The accounts receivable/utility billing amount past due was $13,752.06, the amount in collections was $70,465.07 and $4,164.34 was turned over to the City Attorney. The estimated cash beginning balance for the FY 2026 budget was $14,742,960.08 and the actual cash available for FY 2026 is $16,494,096.51. Net revenue for all funds was -$376,104.24, which in comparison to the previous fiscal year has increased overall. The long-term debt and capital leases total debt outstanding was $2,732,622.31 and sales tax has decreased altogether. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to accept the Financial Report for FY 2025 ending 06-30-25 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 08-20-25 to 09-02-25 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 is going to be participating in the following community engagement events: 1. 09-04-25 Joint training with the Department of Corrections at the prison; 2. 4th Grade Protect an Egg Project; 3. 09-06-25 Safe Kids Day at the fairgrounds; and 4. 09-12-25 Guns N Hoses Blood Draw with the help of the Torrington Police Department at the fire hall.
Councilman Kelly stated that it is nice to finally see something above ground for the Headworks Facility Project. He also inquired about the status of the Well #16 Project. Director of Public Works Harkins responded that the exchange of the membranes for the RO unit was completed. He indicated that they were supposed to test that last week, but commented that he does not believe that the test results have been received from the testing agency yet.
Councilman Viktorin questioned if the lagoon cleaning is complete or if it is still ongoing. Director of Public Works Harkins replied that the cleaning is about 50% complete.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 81871 Void;81974 AFLAC payroll withholding 534.18;81975 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.04;81976 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured PR employee premium/MT positions 14730.75;81977 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 3156.90;81978 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2420.00;81979 HUB INTERNATIONAL cyber insurance 6222.48;81980 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 49079.13;81981 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 686.11;81982 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;81983 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;81984 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;81985 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;81986 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 246477.50;81987 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project retainage 12972.50;81988 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 353.72;81989 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions,premium 107421.75;81990 TRIHYDRO CORP FY2020 WWTP Pre-Treatment Facility Project 28461.23;81991 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 631.07;81992 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 29303.87;81993 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;81994 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2404.07;81995 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 205.00;81996 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. bucket platform cover 118.90; 81997 ANGELA SMITH reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;81998 B & B REPORTING INC. background check 48.90;81999 B & H INVESTMENTS INC. water cooler rentals,water delivery 268.00;82000 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON elbows,adapter,tubing,trash can,spray paint,pvc tee,coupling, marking wand,threaded cap,cedar pickets,treated wood,trimmer line,nylon braided rope/flag pole, screws,concrete mix,torch kit,clamps,sand/cement mix,paint pail,marker,fasteners,circular saw,batteries 699.91;82001 BOB RUWART MOTORS 2020 Dodge diagnostics 150.39;82002 CIVICPLUS LLC municode full service codification/annual fee 5863.37;82003 CUMMINS INC. generator repairs 1181.01;82004 DANA YOUTZ mileage reimb 462.00;82005 DEINES IRRIGATION INC. rubber flange gasket 14.06;82006 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 8980.46;82007 DEREK J. LONG II tree spraying 3078.00;82008 DJ HASKINS build/install shelving 929.83;82009 DOOLEY OIL def fluid,window wash 869.95;82010 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab test 191.00;82011 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS & ACCES hose menders/sewer jetter hose 418.55;82012 ESTATE OF STEVE SCHAFER partial refund/senior golf pass (50%) 285.00;82013 FASTENAL CO batteries 29.41;82014 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER INC. filter kit 148.99;82015 GO GOSHEN goshen bucks 260.00;82016 GO GOSHEN veteran banner sponsorship 250.00; 82017 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC Well #16 Connection Project 44302.30;82018 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE def system maintenance 4950.00;82019 GRAINGER duct o-rings 54.40;82020 GRANT AND STEPHANIE KATH credit refund 194.32;82021 GREAT GARDENS INC. flowers/plants 97.42;82022 HACH CO ultrasonic sensor 1430.10;82023 HOME & LAWN SERVICES LLC mowing,spraying parks & dog park 850.00;82024 KELLY MATLOCK reimb shop desk 125.00;82025 LEVELUP 911 TRAINING LLC deadly call/ fatal encounter training 1192.00;82026 MASEK GOLF CAR CO fuel pump 287.95;82027 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. drivers gloves 142.00;82028 MATT MAESTAS fuel/meal reimb 54.12;82029 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 5056.05;82030 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;82031 MOUNTAINLAND SUPPLY CO octave master meter 11717.66;82032 NATHAN STITT single golf license refund 640.00;82033 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 200.00;82034 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE job training & safety 1064.25;82035 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. sewer pipe,clay pipe,repair clamp 562.29;82036 PINE ROCK REALTY deposit refund 76.41;82037 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 382.48;82038 PRINT EXPRESS INC. ups-hotline electric 202.92; 82039 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;82040 PYE BARKER FIRE AND SAFETY fire alarm service 2629.00;82041 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 730.69;82042 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC. lease contract-postage machine 407.91;82043 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III LLC land lease 1536.09;82044 RICE LAKE WEST INC. deposit refund 1732.28;82045 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT CO cartridge block,elbows 352.32;82046 STEVE DECKER sand,mole worm killer 814.00; 82047 STUART C IRBY CO lineman gloves & testing 448.18;82048 TAMI GRAYBILL deposit refund 131.00; 82049 T-MOBILE council members cell phones 122.58;82050 TORRINGTON VISION CLINIC PC safety glasses 1090.00;82051 TRANSWEST INC. lamp assembly 461.46;82052 USABLUEBOOK valve box keys, synthetic PD blower 1397.70;82053 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 541.19;82054 VINDUSTRIES hydrant meter deposit refund less water usage 2188.50;82055 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet,data lines 2158.92;82056 WORTH N A LLC air jacking beam-build to order 2906.00;82057 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;82058 WY DEPT OF REVENUE PSC assessment FY26 first installment 2421.53;82059 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 2.00;82060 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION credit refund 7729.86;82061 WY RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION 2025 WRPA Conference 810.00;82062 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 89980.74;82063 KATHY MARTINEZ museum contract 253.75
Public Notice No. 9452 published in The Torrington Telegram on September 12, 2025.
