City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly and Warren. Councilman Viktorin 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.
Councilman Deahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Weather update. Mayor Doby stated that City staff is already meeting to plan and begin preparing for spring and summer. He indicated that those individuals include staff and workers connected to the golf course, the many acres of City parks and sports fields, the cemetery and the Dale Jones Municipal Swimming Pool; 2. Legislative session update. Mayor Doby encouraged the public to contact Goshen County Senator Cheri Steinmetz (Cheri.Steinmetz@wyoleg.gov/(307) 534-5342), and Goshen County Representatives Scott Smith (Scott.Smith@wyoleg.gov/(307) 575-3742) and JD Williams (JD.Williams@wyoleg.gov/(307) 340-6006) to let them know what they think; 3. Mayor Doby announced that Dana Youtz, City of Torrington Electrical Supervisor, retired recently. He stated that Dana spent 44 years working for the City of Torrington. Mayor Doby indicated that Dana was in charge of an excellent City Electric Department and commented that the City expects that excellence to continue under new leadership. He stated that Dana will be missed by his guys in the Electric Department and all of the rest of the City employees, and the Mayor and Council. Mayor Doby urged everyone to congratulate Dana on his retirement when they see him out and about; and 4. Request to the public to drive safely, to slow down, to watch out for pedestrians and school busses, and to refrain from using their cell phones while driving.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 01-20-26 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief of Police Johnson presented for approval amendments to the rental agreement for the Lincoln Community Complex Pony Express Room. He stated that the changes made to the agreement are related to the implementation of Wyoming Statute 6-8-105 and the revision of the concealed carry rules in Wyoming that became effective as of 07-01-25. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the way that impacted the City’s purposes was that previously the carrying of any weapon, including a concealed weapon, was prohibited inside of a rental agreement. He commented that with the change in statute, that was no longer a lawful requirement. Chief of Police Johnson stated that as a result of that, page six of the agreement was amended. He indicated that in accordance with Wyoming State Statute, language was added to the agreement to permit the lawful carry of a concealed firearm. Chief of Police Johnson commented that there was a secondary issue related to the law change that involved liquor permits, specifically catering permits, hosted inside of the City’s facilities. He stated that the City of Torrington does not allow just an independent person to bring in alcohol into the facility and indicated that that is always done through a catering permit so that alcohol being consumed inside of the City building is being provided by a licensed service person. Chief of Police Johnson commented that that brought in a question as to whether or not the City needed to address a portion of Wyoming Statute 6-8-104 that prohibited the carrying of a concealed weapon into a bar and whether or not a catering permit in the City building was in fact an extension of premise into the building from the bar. He stated that the consensus that was landed on was that that was likely not necessary for the City to address so it was left out of the agreement. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the City has very few catering permits that take place at the City, so it does not seem like that is a major issue that the City needs to be concerned about. He commented that the final piece regarding the law change is the open carry or display of firearms other than by a certified law enforcement officer being prohibited in the Lincoln Community Complex Center (LCCC). Chief of Police Johnson stated that the stance that was taken on that is that staff wants to be very open to everything that is amenable with statute. He indicated that the carrying of concealed weapons in the State of Wyoming is completely lawful inside of the LCCC. Chief of Police Johnson commented that with that being said, there have been safety concerns around the country with open carry. He stated that it is tough to figure out what the intent of some open carry is. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the recommendation would be to prohibit that by policy but not make it illegal. He commented that if someone does not comply with the policy, staff would handle the situation as they would for any other business and would request that they comply, and if they refuse to do that, they would politely ask them to leave. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the amendments to the rental agreement for the Lincoln Community Complex Pony Express Room as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief of Police Johnson presented for approval amendments to the rental agreement for the Lincoln Community Complex Conestoga Room. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that everything that he previously stated about the Pony Express Room rental agreement would be true for this agreement with the slight change in venue from the Pony Express Room to the Conestoga Room. He commented that all of the same changes took place, and stated that all of the same legal justifications and compliance validations are identical. Councilman Kelly 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.
The bills from 01-21-26 to 02-03-26 were presented for payment. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that she wanted to note that Chief of Police Johnson gave her a purchase requisition for the purchase of ammunition. She indicated that it is required to be purchased with a visa card and commented that she wanted the purchase to be approved before the purchase is made. Councilman Deahl inquired if the amount listed on the purchase requisition is a solid price. Chief of Police Johnson responded that the amount may change slightly at the time of purchase, but that he does not anticipate a significant change. 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 responded to in the last couple of weeks. He announced that the department’s annual awards banquet is scheduled to be held on 02-21-26. Fire Chief Correa also stated as a reminder that the department is selling raffle tickets for their annual gun a month fundraiser. He indicated that each ticket is $50.00 and commented that each ticket purchased will enter you into all 12 drawings.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the wages as requested. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 83131 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 17.23;83132 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.54;83133 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 389.00;83134 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured PR employee premium/MT positions 11564.50;83135 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2585.00;83136 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 49690.37;83137 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;83138 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 686.11;83139 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;83140 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98; 83141 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 192077.06;83142 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project retainage 10109.32;83143 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 124.44;83144 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2313.42;83145 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 5120.76;83146 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 105328.04;83147 TRIHYDRO CORP FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 27177.45;83148 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 632.06;83149 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 20709.28;83150 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC filters,strainer,v-belt,clip,credit,tank,hoses 421.27;83151 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC Skid Steer Loader 66020.76;83152 6 DEGREES HEALTH ambulance overpayment refund 134.70;83153 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES consortium management annual fee 500.00;83154 ACTIVE911 INC. subscription renewal 145.80;83155 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. diecast aerial truck/digger-retirement 69.60;83156 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES fingertip moistener,erasers, clipboards,transfer pump,voice recorder,shipping labels,thread sealant,wrench set,toner cartridges, logitech expansion mic,calendar,envelopes,cooling fans,washer cap,steel toe skecher industrial shoes, trailer coupler,batteries 1401.87;83157 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 158.40;83158 BIG WOOD TREE SERVICE LLC remove tree/stump grind 800.00;83159 BLACKBURN MANUFACTURING CO vinyl flags 131.75;83160 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON hose clamps/washers/shutoff,belt clip, drill bit,screws,shovel,junction box,command hooks 190.38;83161 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. fasteners, foam caulk,box cover,wet/dry vac,coffee filters,utility chest,screwdriver set,pvc pipe,coupler,adapter, upholstery tool,sealant,power steering fluid,spray paint,chop saw/wheel,pins,shovels,nozzle,bait stations,mouse traps,tool hangers,chain,putty knives,sledge hammer,scraper,diesel 911,diesel supplement,super glue,u-bolt kit,bushing,coupling,leaf rakes,tamper 1330.51;83162 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. cutouts,insulators,photocells,gr rods,cond straps,meter combos,sch40s,coil spring washers,yellow guy marker 5189.45;83163 BOUND TREE MEDICAL bandages,cannula,mask,tape 272.16; 83164 BROWN CO mower fan pulley 94.16;83165 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines,fix credit applied incorrectly 680.35;83166 CENTURYLINK water telemetry line,LCCC remote HVAC line 411.31;83167 CITY OF TORRINGTON recording fees,shipping labels,athletic tape,entry door window tint 110.34;83168 CITY OF TORRINGTON ruby golf award 400.00;83169 CO STATE UNIVERSITY Rocky Mountain Meter School registration 958.00;83170 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. spray paint,paint,engineering tapes 302.20; 83171 CORE & MAIN LP hydrant repair kit 235.00;83172 CULLIGAN OF TORRINGTON cooler rentals, water 71.50;83173 DANA YOUTZ mileage reimb 482.13;83174 DAVID BRUCE ppct instructor certification 600.00;83175 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 8507.91;83176 DOOLEY OIL oil drum,oil 2967.30;83177 EMILY AMEND cupcakes & cookies 150.00;83178 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 977.00;83179 FASTENAL CO batteries,bleach 77.71;83180 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116 gaskets,saddles,coupling,arch cb w/ pent lid,rods 3072.79;83181 FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS truck maint-City ½ 2610.00;83182 GARY D. HUNTER mechanical repair 195.00;83183 GMES LLC safety harness w/ lanyard 2165.92;83184 GOSHEN CO TREASURER IT MOU support 70473.26; 83185 GRAINGER coolant premix 80.85;83186 GREYSEN SHIELDS ambulance overpayment refund 526.25;83187 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm 1923.39;83188 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 1400.00;83189 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION towels,bowl cleaners,disinfectants,liners,towels 502.43;83190 INDEPENDENT PLUMBING & HEATING INC. HVAC labor,pietro,nipples,mileage 912.85;83191 INNOVATIVE UTILITY SOLUTIONS LLC fire hydrant backflow/meters 7275.20;83192 INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES Sewer/Manhole Lining Improvements Project 113980.62;83193 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meetings 475.00;83194 KAY ELWOOD reimb-proof of rabies vaccine 50.00;83195 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. electrode pads 410.00; 83196 LOFINK PANHANDLE LAWN CARE LLC fertilizer/weed control annual plan for overpass 380.00; 83197 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00;83198 MAIER SPECKNER & SPECKNER LAW FIRM LLC Court Appointed Attorney 230.00;83199 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. pip gloves, medical oxygen 265.24;83200 MEDICARE PART B ambulance overpayment refund 1860.88;83201 MERVIN MECKLENBURG Court Appointed Attorney 400.00;83202 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC press bearings & bushings/pump 35.00;83203 MEYER ON MAIN LLC business cards and set up charge,linen cover 74.35;83204 MLT TRUCKING coarse salt 1307.32;83205 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;83206 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 400.00;83207 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. stop signs 588.12;83208 OLD GLORY ENGINEERING LLC FY26 Sewer/Manhole Improvements Project 56851.20;83209 PANHANDLE CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC. inlet w/ base,grate 7350.00;83210 PRINT EXPRESS INC. drawing paper,meter books,envelopes 362.01;83211 QUILL LLC renew annual membership 69.99;83212 R&C WELDING FAB TRUCKING AND CRANE SER deliver & set up transformer 5339.94;83213 RADWELL INTERNATIONAL LLC counter/timer monitor 114.20;83214 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging/training 535.00;83215 S & W HEALTHCARE CORPORATION ambulance medical supplies 319.02;83216 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop monthly contract 145.00;83217 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT CO seal kits 127.26;83218 STATE OF WYOMING-DEPT OF WORKFORCE 4th quarter reimbursable benefit payments 7957.89;83219 STUART C IRBY CO pole set compound,conduit,coil,rigid clamp 3075.70;83220 TIMBERLINE ELECTRIC & CONTROL CORP remote program support/dial encrypt fee 1560.50;83221 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;83222 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM legals 84.24;83223 TRACY RODGERS incident report reimb 25.00;83224 TRANS-WEST INC. module,core deposit,gasket,credit/remote C 677.03;83225 TRI-STATE GARAGE DOORS maint/garage door 903.43;83226 TYLER GOULART work boots reimb 200.00;83227 USABLUEBOOK paint 76.35;83228 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 328.53;83229 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 299.56;83230 VIRTUAL ACADEMY virtual academy training-911 partner contracts 483.00;83231 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC air fuel 168.06;83232 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;83233 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC reimb-turbine oil/ring camera annual fee 200.00;83234 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 91027.80;83235 WY WATER QUALITY & POLLUTION CNTRL annual memberships 270.00;83236 G & L CONCRETE concrete 281.00
Public Notice No. 9548 published in The Torrington Telegram on February 13, 2026.
