City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 7, 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, Fire Chief Correa and Deputy City Treasurer Dockins.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Deahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session by outlining the council’s primary duty to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of Torrington’s citizens and visitors. He stated that the city provides and oversees essential services including the police department, fire department, emergency medical services, ambulance service, and emergency management. The mayor highlighted the quality of numerous city services, such as reliable electricity and water, trash disposal, clean streets, and various municipal facilities like the airport, golf course, and parks.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 09-16-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby stated that it was time for the Mayor and Council to leave regular session to go into Public Meeting regarding the FY26 Waterline Replacements Project and the FY26 Water Service Line Material Evaluation Project. Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins stated the FY26 Waterline Replacements Project will replace 11,955 lineal feet of existing 50-plus-year-old, 4-inch diameter ductile iron water lines with new 8-inch diameter C-900 PVC water lines. The project area includes sections of West B Street, West A Street, East A Street, East B Street, East C Street, and 14th Avenue. It will provide 314 new water service connections and curb stops, along with new fire hydrants. The estimated cost of the project is $4,400,000 and is to be funded by a Drinking Water SRF loan at a 1% interest rate for 20 years, with an annual repayment of approximately $242,025. This project is part of a larger plan to replace all 39,000 feet of undersized water mains by FY35. DPW Harkins stated that the construction plans for this project are currently under design and should be completed by November 2025 at which time they will be submitted to both DEQ and SRF for review and approval. This project will be presented at the December 4, 2025 SLIB meeting for loan approval. If the SRF loan is secured, advertisement of the project is planned for January 2026 with construction potentially beginning in April 2026, and completion of the project by November 2027. Mayor Doby asked for public comments regarding this project. Torrington resident, Virginia Becker asked where she could obtain a copy of the map showing the streets involved in this project. DPW Harkins responded that he would have one available for her to pick up in his office on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Councilman Viktorin asked Clerk/Treasurer Strecker if she knew the average gallons of water that each household uses per month. She stated that it is between five and eight thousand gallons. Councilman Viktorin indicated that this equals roughly a $0.15 to $0.25 increase per monthly bill. He also commented on the broader spectrum regarding the electric, sewer, water infrastructure improvements and maintaining them instead of having a system failure and an emergency situation. No other public comments were heard. DPW Harkins presented the FY26 Water Line Material Evaluation Project. He stated that in response to the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements regarding Service Line Inventory and Replacement Requirements, this project will identify the material of unknown water service lines in response to the baseline initiative. Currently, there are 518 locations on the City-side and 389 locations on the customer-side that need to be identified. Of the 907 total “unknowns”, 246 share the same address. As a result, there will be a need to pothole 661 locations as part of this project. DPW Harkins said that the estimated cost of this project is $650,000. The city will request a 20-year Drinking Water SRF loan at a 0% interest rate, with an estimated annual repayment of $32,500. If funding is secured at the December 4, 2025 SLIB meeting, the project will be advertised in January 2026, with construction potentially starting in April 2026 and a completion date of November 2026. Councilman Viktorin inquired as to where the two projects rank on the Intended Use Plan. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that both of the projects rank 13. Councilman Kelly asked what happens if the city does not get this project done. DPW Harkins responded that there has already been an inventory of 72% completed prior to this project. Councilman Viktorin asked if city forces would be completing this project. DPW Harkins replied that an independent contractor would be hired. No further questions or comments were heard. Mayor Doby closed the Public Meeting and returned the Council to the regular session.
Leann Mattis with Go Goshen requested approval of a special event permit for a Trunk or Treat event to be held on 10-31-25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting approval to close the public street on Main Street between 19th Avenue and 23rd Avenue and to have the special event permit fee waived due to the request being a community event. Chief of Police Johnson stated that the duration of the event will be increased this year to one and a half hours and commented that the closure on East 20th Avenue will extend east to the front of Torrington Cinemas, but access to the south exit of City Lot Five will remain open. He stated that in order to improve the flow of participants and minimize wait times, the Torrington Police Department will also host two entrances. 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.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented an employment contract for a helper at the Homesteaders Museum. She explained that the museum's previous funding for this position through the AARP program was cut effective in July 2025 with only one day's notice. Museum Director, Sarah Chaires stated in an email to the mayor and council that she would be unable to keep the museum open without this helper, who works on Mondays and Fridays for minimum wage ($7.25 per hour). An emergency contract was created to ensure the museum remained open during the peak tourist season, and Director Chaires believes her budget can cover the cost for the current year. Since the AARP program is closing permanently, the request is for this city-funded arrangement to continue on a more permanent basis. Mayor Doby commented that the Visitors Center is also at the museum and although there was a meeting with Scott Prusia of the Lodging Tax Board in late July, there has not been any further discussion. Councilman Viktorin asked if the Tourism Board had interest in helping. At this time, it is unknown. He also suggested looking into Volunteers of America and Association of Mature American Citizens for assistance in funding. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that she would look into both options. Mayor Doby asked for a motion to ratify his authority to sign the contract. Councilman Viktorin moved, and Councilman Kelly seconded to ratify the Homesteaders Museum Independent Contractors Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
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. Mayor Doby announced for the record that Dave Cronk, present Chairman of the Planning Commission, will be allowed to address the Council before a motion is made. He also stated that Mayor and Council are under the authority of the United States Constitution, the Wyoming Constitution, the Wyoming State Statutes and City Ordinances and are held accountable under all of them. Mayor Doby referenced Wyoming Statute 15-1-502 Commission Authorized, a statute passed by the state legislature in 1980, which allows the city the ability to have a Planning Commission. He also referenced Wyoming Statute 15-1-507, General Powers of Commission. He noted that the Commissions powers are discretionary and that it serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Council. This ordinance has been discussed in detail at the previous meeting on June 17, 2025, a work session on September 9, 2025 and the Ordinance passed first reading on September 16, 2025. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that nothing has changed since the first reading, and that he has not received any public comments. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes suggested under Section 2.20.030(b) Staff Services, the addition of “or appointee” or “designee” to the clause “either the administrator or the zoning officer will attend all the meetings “. Mayor Doby agreed that this would be a reasonable change and asked Attorney Eddington to make the changes for the third reading if it passes tonight. Councilman Viktorin asked for clarification regarding who the administrator is. Building & Grounds Superintendent Estes replied that DPW Harkins would be the administrator. Mayor Doby called on Dave Cronk to address the Council. Mr. Cronk spoke against the proposed ordinance, raising significant concerns about project delays, and stated that the primary problem with the commission is membership. Mr. Cronk read an email that he received from Shelly Duncan, urging the Council to prioritize filling current vacancies and offering alternative solutions for meetings such as virtual attendance and electronic voting. Building & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that he would not deviate from building codes and that he intends to take all matters to the planning commission. Councilman Deahl explained that the Council’s legislative role is to create and modify ordinances. Councilman Viktorin addressed the email from Shelly Duncan, encouraging citizens to contact the Council via their City emails or City issued cell phones which can be found on the City of Torrington’s website. Councilman Deahl moved, and Councilman Warren seconded to approve on second reading, the Ordinance Relating to Planning Commission with the amendment to Section 2.20.030(b). Voting aye Deahl, Kelly, Warren, and Doby, nay Viktorin. Motion carried.
The bills from 09-17-25 to 10-07-25 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 (TVFD) responded to in the last couple of weeks. He also gave a brief update on the events that are taking place during Fire Prevention Week, stating that the TVFD will be visiting some of the area schools during the month to promote fire prevention.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 82183 AFLAC payroll w/h 534.18;82184 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 16.73;82185 AT&T MOBILITY modem 40.04;82186 BLACK HILLS ENERGY gas service 2655.09;82187 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN COUNTY payroll w/h 438.06;82188 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve 14730.75;82189 DAVID A DENT golf pro 3053.99;82190 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll w/h 2170.00;82191 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical transport ins 1577.00;82192 MERITAIN HEALTH INC 09/25 premium-ins admin 46906.39;82193 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll w/h 686.11;82194 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll w/h 210.16;82195 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll w/h 176.00;82196 NEW YORK LIFE payroll w/h 227.00;82197 PLATTE COUNTY payroll w/h 199.98;82198 REGIONAL CARE INC select flex admin 126.00;82199 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Prem-long term disability 2253.47;82200 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE 10/25 premium 107488.75; 82201 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE Medicare prem 141.00;82202 WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEMS 09/25 Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;82203 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D project 772193.62;82204 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D project-retainage 40641.77; 82205 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC East D project 43965.77;82206 WYOMING DEPT OF REVENUE Aug sales tax 30880.64;82207 CENTURYLINK LCCC remote HVAC lines 1090.03;82208 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 8574.80;82209 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical transport premium fire split w/rural 524.00;82210 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT water&sewer-Museum 323.56;82211 T-MOBILE council cell phones 122.58;82212 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone 660.53;82213 VIAERO WIRELESS wireless hotspot 631.07;82214 WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEMS law enforcement 89084.42;82215 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES drug test 125.00;82216 ALAYNA JACOBS deposit refund 209.27;82217 ALL USA CLOTHING shipping 29.95;82218 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC replace poletong tilt hoses 725.01;82219 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES supplies 3302.30;82220 ASHLEY N WOOD deposit refund 101.02;82221 ATCO INTERNATIONAL deodorizer 895.00;82222 AUDREY AGUAYO deposit refund 22.28;82223 AVFUEL CORPORATION av gas 18477.03;82224 AVI PC Well#16 connection project 1660.27;82225 B & B REPORTING INC background check 107.90;82226 B & H INVESTMENTS INC water cooler rental 125.50; 82227 BANKERS BANK OF THE WEST LEASING CO INC lease purchase payment 55193.50;82228 BITUMINOUS PAVING INC chip seal project 9675.13;82229 BLACKBURN MANUFACTURING COMPANY red marking flags 127.45;82230 BLOEDORN LUMBER COMPANY supplies 134.37;82231 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC Supplies 1864.20;82232 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC conduit fuses 7702.71;82233 BROWN CO mower deck 2053.31;82234 CASELLE INC upgrade on-line pmt portal conversion 1200.00; 82235 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER supplies 473.57;82236 CHRISTIAN FRITZLER credit refund 30.82; 82237 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN COUNTY payroll w/h 477.92;82238 COLORADO GOLF & TURF INC leaf spring 77.59;82239 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL amb supplies 146.78;82240 COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY NA trustee fee 3500.00;82241 CONNECTING POINT copier maint cntrcts 441.17;82242 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC diamond blade 252.70;82243 CUES INC software & support plan 2660.00;82244 DANNY WATT reimburse mileage 137.90;82245 DAVID A DENT golf pro payable 1992.16;82246 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY coupling expansion 123.06;82247 DEREK J LONG II tree spraying 3588.00;82248 DH PACE COMPANY INC battery 514.20;82249 DOOLEY OIL def fluid 220.00; 82250 DUSTBUSTERS ENTERPRISES dustgard 10467.52;82251 EJS SUPPLY LLC dumpster lids 1814.00; 82252 ELK ECO-CYCLE recycle dumpster 45.00;82253 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC lab test 2863.00; 82254 ESTATE OF JERRY HACKETT buy back/cemetery plot 225.00;82255 FAIRBANKS SCALES INC new scale head & installation 5501.00;82256 FASTENAL COMPANY stock supplies 127.91;82257 FERGUSON WATERWORKS gate valve 3781.00;82258 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER INC air spring 91.39;82259 FRONTIER PRECISION INC catalyst on demand 10hr pack 140.40;82260 G & L CONCRETE 2.5yds concrete 2626.00; 82261 GO GOSHEN 1/4 Cent econ dev tax 25492.84;82262 GRAINGER danger-pesticide signs 27.30; 82263 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll w/h 2270.00;82264 HACH COMPANY peek salt bridge 283.05;82265 HAWKINS INC Sodium hydrox 3000.49;82266 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 1100.00;82267 HOME & LAWN SERVICES LLC fertilizing dog park 420.00; 82268 HOTLINE ELECTRICAL SALES & SERVICE LLC various meters 16658.03;82269 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION cleaning supplies 568.33;82270 INTERNTL ASSOC FOR PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE video class 425.00;82271 JAMES A EDDINGTON PC extended hours 415.00;82272 JAN HACKETT buy back/cemetery plot 225.00;82273 JUSTIN BYERS reimburse mileage 137.90;82274 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC council meetings 475.00;82275 KATHY MARTINEZ museum contract 355.25; 82276 KORI JORDAN deposit refund 55.98;82277 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump 4 septic tanks 1006.00;82278 LARRY HERDT deposit refund 202.98;82279 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC nuts/bolts various sizes for stock 891.88;82280 LEGACY COOPERATIVE fuel 7530.62;82281 LEVI'S LAWN CARE mowing & trimming 270.00;82282 LOFINK PANHANDLE LAWN CARE LLC spraying 175.00;82283 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning FD 273.75;82284 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC gloves 274.43;82285 MES SERVICE CO LLC scba flow testing & repair 1900.31;82286 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC flat bar 12.00;82287 MHC KENWORTH air filters 2655.79;82288 MIKE SANDUSKY reimburse/safety vest 24.25;82289 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll w/h 896.27;82290 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC dispatch 911 service contract 5056.05;82291 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP internet service 101.00;82292 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual session 400.00;82293 NEW YORK LIFE payroll w/h 227.00;82294 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC control valve 2298.76;82295 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC wiper blades 61.39; 82296 PETERBILT hose/radiator 218.50;82297 PINE ROCK REALTY deposit refund 49.19;82298 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC new cove heaters 3780.00;82299 PLATTE COUNTY payroll w/h 199.98;82300 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE outer section repair 3691.53;82301 PORT-A-POTS BY TDS INC 2 units 433.16; 82302 POWERPLAN roller 380.52;82303 PRINT EXPRESS INC UPS 167.48;82304 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control@animal shelter 70.00;82305 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC neopost postage 684.49;82306 QUILL LLC office supplies 428.84;82307 RADIOTRONICS INC ace watchdog service membership 168.00;82308 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO license fee- wastewater 146.41;82309 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WYOMING first aid supplies 379.67;82310 ROBERT CRESS deposit refund 111.57;82311 RUSSELL TROWBRIDGE reimburse/ambulance overpayment 1478.00;82312 RYAN HACKBARTH deposit refund 127.60;82313 SCHNEIDER WILD FUR winter gloves 708.00;82314 SKAGGS COMPANIES INC tactical carrier 22.85;82315 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT COMPANY parts & supplies 697.51;82316 STEVE DECKER fungicide & paint 2920.00;82317 STEVEN R WEIMER deposit refund 46.05;82318 STRYKER SALES LLC aed pads 348.00;82319 STUART C IRBY COMPANY meter hubs 95.00; 82320 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS INC RIMS annual support services 11770.00;82321 TAMMY PIERCE white vinyl decal install 400.00;82322 TERRAGENESIS LLC wastewater lagoon cleanout 133856.39;82323 THE L L JOHNSON DIST COMPANY parts 3492.12;82324 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;82325 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS KBG-wholesale 11.05;82326 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM advertising & legals 3679.85;82327 TRI-STATE GARAGE DOORS garage door maint 200.00;82328 VALLEY MERCANTILE COMPANY INC parts 54.00;82329 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY supplies and parts 917.39;82330 VYVE BROADBAND data line 2167.97;82331 WAM-WCCA parks & museum energy upgrades lease pmt 1075.00;82332 WATERWORTH annual waterworth software subscription 20000.00;82333 WY BRAND INDUSTRIES sargeant chevron patches 188.50;82334 WYOMING AIRPORT SERVICES LLC airport operator contract 1987.50;82335 WYOMING DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 2022 ford f150 truck PD 12500.00;82336 WYOMING HEALTH FAIRS chemistry panel 78.00;82342 WYOMING MACHINERY CO repairs 2895.61;82343 WYOMING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERV ambulance business license 20.00;82344 WYOMING WATER QUALITY & POLLUTION CNTRL conference registration 375.00;82345 ZELL HEATING & COOLING LLC fan motor/capacitor 721.00
Public Notice No. 9474 published in The Torrington Telegram on October 17, 2025.
