City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 16, 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, and Deputy City Treasurer Dockins.
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. Constitution Day (09-17-25) and Constitution Week (09-17-25 through 09-23-25) update; 2. 09-13-25 Classic Cars on Main Street event update; 3. 09-13-25 Farmers Market event update; 4. Mayor Doby stated that under the Wyoming System of Government, the City of Torrington is responsible for providing many services to its residents including a functional sewer system, clean drinking water, safe and passible City streets and sidewalks, a first rate City Cemetery, excellent police and fire protection, a first rate City ambulance service, regular and sanitary trash pick-up and disposal, reliable and efficient electricity, and recreational amenities of a swimming pool, a golf course, sports fields and walking paths. Mayor Doby thanked the City employees that make it all possible; 5. Announcement that the annual fall clean-up will be held from 09-20-25 through 09-27-25; and 6. The City of Torrington is in the process of converting our online bill pay provider from Payment Service Network (PSN) to Caselle. PSN will not be available after 10-15-25.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 09-02-25 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 item 7a. Proposed Impact Assistance MOU.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Jake Johner of Torrington, WY presented a business proposal titled 307 Extreme Archery Tag. Core values revolve around providing safe, affordable, family fun activities. Services include open play recreational archery tag, youth and adult leagues, mobile events such as birthday parties, community events, school functions, and S.A.F.E. Archery.
Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2025 as Constitution Week. It stated that the Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of liberties, embodies the principles of limited government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law, and indicated that September 17, 2025 marks the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention. It also urged all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves. Lucy Martin and Nancy Zimmerer, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, spoke in support of the proclamation. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Shawn Keith with Torrington High School requested approval of a special event permit for a Homecoming Parade to be held on 09-25-25 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Main Street. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting that the special event permit fee be waived. Chief Johnson commented that there are a few merchants remaining on Main Street that need to be notified of the event and is asking for a conditional approval pending notification of those merchants. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to conditionally 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 applicants. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented for approval Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Inberg-Miller Engineers (IME) for Landfill #2. He stated the purpose of this amendment is for the required environmental monitoring at the landfill which includes monitoring, testing, and state reporting to Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The amendment is in the amount of $40,970.00. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Inberg-Miller Engineers (IME) as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby read the NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST CITY COUNCIL TO REJECT ALL BIDS AND RESCIND NOTICE OF AWARD pertaining to the New 1 Ton Extended Cab Work Truck with Utility Box. The City of Torrington staff requested that the governing body Reject All Bids considered at the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting and Rescind the Notice of Award to Transwest Ford dated September 5, 2025.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins stated that there were some bids that were in conflict with the specifications and some bidders had questioned those specifications. City staff felt in all fairness, it was best to reject all bids and re-submit for a new bid with new requirements. Al Meloni, General Manager of Transwest Ford spoke in opposition of the request to rescind his bid. He stated that the bid met the minimum specifications and exceeded it. He commented that his company had already moved forward with the award bid, and spent money to meet the 90-day requirement. Mr. Meloni stated that he did specify in his bid, that it would be impossible for the exact body to be built in the requested time-frame. Mayor Doby asked Mr. Meloni if Council approves the rejection of all bids, would he intend to re-submit a bid. Mr. Meloni is unsure at this time. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to reject all bids considered at the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting and to rescind the Notice of Award dated September 5, 2025. Voting aye Deahl, Kelly, and Doby, nay Viktorin and Warren, motion carried.
Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 2.20. OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2025 REVISIONS, RELATING TO PLANNING COMMISSIONS. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that this Ordinance establishes a minimum that if the Planning Commission does not meet, submissions can still move forward to City Council without delay for consideration and action. Term limits have been set to 10 years, verbiage was removed referencing shall or will, and, it would be at the discretion of the City Council to direct the Planning Commission to do a complete city plan or zoning plan for physical improvements and development of the town. Mayor Doby reiterated that this Ordinance sets forth the fact in law and fact that the Planning Commission is subordinate to the City Council who sits as Board of Adjustment. Mayor Doby spoke in favor that under this Ordinance, the committee would consist of five members, four residents of the City and one from the unincorporated area outside city limits. Councilman Viktorin inquired as to how the existing membership would be handled. Mayor Doby responded that should this Ordinance pass after three readings, the members of his choice would be presented in January 2026 for Council approval in conjunction with the annual Mayor’s Appointments. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve on first reading, the Ordinance Relating to Planning Commission as presented. Voting aye Deahl, Kelly, Warren, and Doby, nay Viktorin. Motion carried.
The bills from 09-03-25 to 09-16-25 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby presented information to the Council regarding the Next Era Wind & Solar project and proposed entering into a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Laramie County, Platte County, and Goshen County. There will be an upcoming Industrial Sighting Council meeting to be held on 11-20-25 and 11-21-25. All entities have received notice in Laramie County, Platte County, and Goshen County who are potentially eligible for impact assistance. He stated that the deadline to be a part of the joint MOU is 09-24-25. There is $12 million available in funding only if all of the entities in Laramie, Platte, and Goshen counties are on board, otherwise the funding is reduced to $8 million. The impact assistance only comes in to play after the project has started. Mayor Doby stated that there is a limited amount of funds and the Industrial Sighting Council has the authority to divvy out the funds as they see fit. It is also based on sales tax revenue for the project. The applicant, Next ERA does not have a deadline to submit their proposed plans to the entities affected outlining which roads they will be using, or where they will place man camps, etc. Mayor Doby indicated that any amount can be requested but he advised that it be for rational reasons for requesting assistance such as EMS, jail space, dispatch or anything else that might be impacted. If all of the eligible entities agree to the joint MOU, the deadline of 09-24-25 will be waived. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that permission is needed to move forward to be a party to the MOU. Her recommendation would be to join since we would be impacted and that the City of Torrington should apply for impact assistance. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to grant authorization for the City of Torrington through its staff to enter into the memorandum of understanding with other affected local governments for purposes of impact assistance funds in connection with the Chugwater energy project, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns.
Mayor Doby spoke in the absence of Fire Chief Correa. He reported that fire calls have been slim for the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD). They responded to a couple of motor vehicle accidents. He also stated that the TVFD has been busy with several other events; 1. Guns & Hoses Blood Draw where they collected 30 pints of blood which would help 90 people on average; 2. Safe Kids Day; and 3. A safety event that was held at Trail Elementary School.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 82073 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC seals,bearings 138.08;82074 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS radar installation 435.00;82075 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug test 317.00;82076 ALEXANDRA CARR deposit refund 142.30;82077 ALL USA CLOTHING safety clothing-zipper hoodies 377.00;82078 ALMA SANA COUNSELING individual session 100.00;82079 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES legal file folders 2044.85;82080 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION membership dues 429.00;82081 ANDREW G CORA deposit refund 178.54;82082 AVALANCHE AEROBATICS advertising/awards fly-in appreciation day 1366.57;82083 BAILYE GOULART reimbursement for payment of counseling session 360.00;82084 BECKER SAFETY & SUPPLY gas clip 200.00;82085 BILLIE MEGLI deposit refund 92.08;82086 BLADES GROUP LLC rock asphalt 1488.00;82087 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC #2 wire 3006.01;82088 BOUND TREE MEDICAL blood pressure cuff 76.74;82089 BRENT C ANDERSON deposit refund 47.40;82090 BROWN CO 2cycle ultra oil 675.33;82091 CASELLE INC contract support & maintenance 10/2025 2652.00;82092 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER paint 1257.76;82093 COMPLETE WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES monitor 7 pager 496.59;82094 CONNECTING POINT service contract 537.40;82095 CRESTON WATER SOLUTIONS INC chemicals-H2O treatment plant 1600.00;82096 DESERT MOUNTAIN CORP roadsaver 9634.50;82097 DESTRYS SECRET GARDEN funeral flowers 213.00;82098 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC cleaning services 632.50;82099 DOOLEY OIL mineral oil 138.38;82100 EAKES INC promotional fly swatters 181.62;82101 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster pick up 30.00;82102 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC lab test 1676.00;82103 ENVIRO SERVICES INC lab analysis/outfall, 273.00;82104 FERGUSON WATERWORKS meter coupling gasket 20.00;82105 FR CLOTHING & SUPPLY fire resist clothing 2582.31;82106 FUEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS annual inspection 1840.98;82107 G & L CONCRETE 2.5yds concrete 924.00;82108 GMES LLC class 2 glove kit 245.55;82109 GO GOSHEN 1/4 Cent econ dev tax 08/25,26 803.35;82110 GOSHEN COUNTY TREASURER water assessment 4922.26;82111 GRAINGER delineator posts 508.35;82112 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier lease 356.00;82113 HAWKINS INC sodium hydroxide 4772.59;82114 HIGH POINTE ELECTRIC INC djmp vending machine outlet install 269.95;82115 HOME & LAWN SERVICES LLC late fee 19.87;82116 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION disinfectant,liners,mats 1763.41;82117 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS project #16872 LFnew cell design & permit renewal 15760.56;82118 JAMES A EDDINGTON PC CITY ATTORNEY 9400.00;82119 JOHN B PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;82120 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC city council meetings 08/25 275.00;82121 KATHY MARTINEZ museum contract 152.25;82122 KATHY WERNING deposit refund 131.95;82123 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC screen repair 15.00;82124 KEITH S CLARK motorola replacement battery 447.60;82125 KENNETH MORGHEIM deposit refund 207.94;82126 KNOW HOW INC oil 1056.54;82127 LANGER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC tire disposal 974.40;82128 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump 2 septic tanks 2271.00;82129 LEGACY COOPERATIVE training/snacks 6215.92;82130 LEVI LEACH deposit refund 61.79;82131 LEVI'S LAWN CARE mowing & trimming 120.00;82132 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,windows 237.00;82133 MADISON SCHICK deposit refund 96.04;82134 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC medical oxygen 104.04;82135 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC East D project 11283.62;82136 MERVIN MECKLENBURG court appointed attorney 450.00;82137 MIDWEST CONNECT ink cartridge 390.00;82138 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 132.00;82139 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEBRASKA wholesale power- 08/2025 512279.76;82140 NANCY HEILMAN deposit refund 243.59;82141 NAVEX GLOBAL INC PolicyTech annual subscription 8593.53;82142 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual session 400.00;82143 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC clay pipe 101.60;82144 OLSON TIRE COMPANY tire repair 445.77;82145 ONE CALL OF WYOMING tickets for CDC code 158.55;82146 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC core exchange 856.99;82147 PINNACLE BANK training 14838.29;82148 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC replace motor @ baler 1122.48;82149 PRINT EXPRESS INC intercom info posters 189.00;82150 PYE BARKER FIRE AND SAFETY annual fire alarm monitoring 600.00;82151 REECES REFRIGERATION LLC ice machine repairs 240.42;82152 Void;82153 SARAH ESCAMILLA credit refund/utility overpymt 103.05;82154 SHANNA HARRIS deposit refund 67.60;82155 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC sept-april hot water closed loop contract 145.00;82156 STELLAR PROGRAMMING AND CONSULTING INC software/stellar scale tech @ landfill 11998.00;82157 STEVE DECKER durapatch oil 1722.50;82158 STUART C IRBY COMPANY glove testing 143.38;82159 TALOS TECHNOLOGIES firewall management 8623.00;82160 TEAM CHEVROLET shield 50.67;82161 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL LLC terminator II weed killer 563.50;82162 THE FLOWER SHOPPE funeral plant 98.00;82163 THE L L JOHNSON DIST COMPANY fertilizer for greens 640.67;82164 THOMAS MCINTOSH gutter repairs 800.00;82165 TITAN MACHINERY bowl filter 950.58;82166 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 9/25 1250.00;82167 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS KBG seed 600.00;82168 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC time clock 445.00;82169 TRANE US INC replace solenoid valve & 120V actuator 5733.00;82170 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY commercial insurance-cemetery 47133.75;82171 U S POSTMASTER Credit for postage 1250.00;82172 VALLEY MERCANTILE COMPANY INC battery core return 58.87;82173 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY wiper blade 437.52;82174 VEOLIA WTS USA INC monthly chemical management 7769.04;82175 VERIZON WIRELESS cell service-fire 137.14;82176 VOA credit refund/utility overpymt 51.94;82177 WESTCO propane 7603.87;82178 WYOMING AIRPORT SERVICES LLC repair taxiway lighting system 1526.96;82179 WYOMING AIRPORT SERVICES LLC airport operator contract 1987.50;82180 WYOMING MACHINERY CO strip-wear 354.44;82181 WYRULEC COMPANY landfill electric 180.32;82182 ZELL HEATING & COOLING LLC ice machine repairs 3819.81.
Public Notice No. 9465 published in The Torrington Telegram on September 26, 2025.
