City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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, Electrical Supervisor Sides, Cemetery Sexton and Parks Supervisor Hickman and Deputy City Clerk Anaya.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Warren led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Reminder that Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Wednesday, 04-22-26 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Goshen County Resource Center; 2. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of motorcyclists, bicyclists and scooterists on the streets as warmer weather approaches; 3. Reminder that children under the age of 16 must wear a protective helmet while operating electric bikes and electric scooters; 4. Request to the public to drink responsibly and to not drink and drive; 5. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving; 6. Reminder that the citizens of Goshen County are invited to meet on Thursday, 05-07-26 on the south side of the courthouse to join with citizens throughout the nation for the national day of prayer; 7. Reminder that the Choice Gas Program is currently underway and that the selection period for the program will only be valid through 04-22-26. Mayor Doby encouraged the public to stop by or call City Hall with any questions that they may have regarding the program or selection period itself; and 8. Mayor Doby stated that Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Dennis Estes was selected by the Wyoming Coaches Association as the Middle School Wrestling Coach of the Year. He congratulated Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes on the achievement.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 04-07-26 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows:
1. Add FY27 WTP & BPS-2 Diesel Generator Systems Request for Proposals Results to the Action Items List.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Deb Grandy and Whitney Flores with Wyoming Child and Family Development gave an update and presentation regarding the developmental disabilities local match.
Doug Mercer addressed the Mayor and Council. He stated that he would like to request approval to reserve the date of 09-12-26 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 09-12-26 date and the use of Main Street for the Classic Cars on Main Street event as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring May 6-12, 2026 as Nurses Week. It stated that the demand for nursing services continues to grow due to an aging population and increasing clinical complexities, making a highly skilled nursing workforce more vital than ever to the state’s future, and it urged all residents of Wyoming to join in honoring the nurses who care for all of us and to celebrate their accomplishments. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring April 26 to May 2, 2026 as National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Torrington, Wyoming. It stated that Registered Apprenticeship programs develop the highly skilled workforce that employers need and create pathways for Americans to catapult into in-demand, high-paying careers. Electrical Supervisor Sides thanked the Mayor and Council for supporting National Apprenticeship Week. He introduced his apprentice, Adan Velazquez-Mier, to the Mayor and Council. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby noted the time had arrived for the Mayor and Council to adjourn from regular session and convene as a Board of Adjustment.
Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that Tami Foos requested a conditional use permit to operate an in-home daycare. The property is located at 132 Holly Drive. He indicated that there was a motion made at the 04-14-26 Planning Commission meeting to deny the request and commented that there was a second to that motion. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that the vote then came in as two ayes and three nays, therefore the motion failed. He indicated that the commission then failed to bring up another motion, so there is no recommendation from the Planning Commission in regard to this particular request. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing for consideration of the permit. He asked for public comments in favor of the approval of the permit. Ashley Hoff, Jessica Martin, Jacob Martin and Tami Foos spoke in favor of the approval of the permit. Mayor Doby asked for public comments against the approval of the permit. Donna McMahon, Melvin Faber, Dr. Timothy Pieper, Sarah Munson and Debra Cruickshank spoke in opposition of the approval of the permit. The public hearing was closed. The audio archive of the Council meeting is publicly accessible to anyone interested in the full synopsis of the public hearing. Please visit https://www.torringtonwy.gov/ AgendaCenter to access the archive. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to table the permit request and to reconsider it at the 05-05-26 Council meeting. Councilman Viktorin stated that the intent of his motion is to allow the applicant and all of the other concerned parties, both for and against, the opportunity to come together to better understand the issues at hand in the neighborhood and to hopefully within that two week time period find a solution that is amenable to all. Councilman Deahl indicated that this is a very difficult situation because the two sides are clashing at the moment and commented that he is in favor of allotting the additional time because it will also give him the opportunity to do some more research of his own. Motion carried unanimously.
Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that Diversified Services, Inc. (DSI) requested approval of the preliminary plat for the two lot subdivision to be known as the “DSI Subdivision.” He stated that DSI wishes to sell the south portion of their property and indicated that when they started looking at the possibility of selling and trying to get deeds on it and such it became convoluted because they discovered that the property had never been divided. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that he and Benchmark suggested to DSI that they subdivide the property into two lots and to clean up all of the different utilities located on the parcel. He stated that Benchmark conducted a survey and found all of the utilities in question. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes indicated that if the preliminary plat is approved as submitted with no changes, it will not go back to the Planning Commission for approval of the final plat, it will come back to the Board of Adjustment for final approval. He commented that once the final plat is approved, the zoning of the property will be addressed. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that currently the property is broken up into four different zones. He indicated that DSI is requesting a zone change from the current zones to a new single zone for each lot, I-1 on Lot 1 and C-1A on Lot 2. Mayor Doby opened the public hearing for consideration of the preliminary plat request. He asked for public comments in favor of or against the approval of the preliminary plat request, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the preliminary plat for the two lot subdivision to be known as the “DSI Subdivision” as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby returned the Mayor and Council to regular session.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to adjourn for a five minute recess. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby returned the Mayor and Council to order.
Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ENACTING SECTION 8.08.015 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2026 REVISIONS, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL BACKYARD FIRE PITS, BBQ’S AND SMOKERS. Chief of Police Johnson stated that the City’s code should not restrict recreational backyard fire pits, BBQ’s or smokers. He indicated that for as many years as he has been working for the City and as far as he can tell many years prior to that, when people asked, they were informed that fire pits, BBQ’s and smokers were legal so long as they were well controlled and contained. Chief of Police Johnson commented that he believes that they based that opinion on statue rather than ordinance. He stated that he got asked this question a few weeks ago and indicated that when he did some research on it, he discovered that it was not covered correctly in the City’s code. Chief of Police Johnson commented that the proposed ordinance lays out reasonable, practical requirements, but also allows folks to do what they ought to be allowed to do at their house. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that the Fire Department has had several issues with people creating fires by burning trash in fire pits. Mayor Doby indicated that the proposed ordinance clearly states that the burning of garbage, yard waste, construction debris or other prohibited solid waste is not permitted. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the ordinance on first reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 12.36. OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2026 REVISIONS, RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL CEMETERY. Mayor Doby stated as a reminder that the proposed amendments were discussed in depth at a Work Session held by the City Council on 04-14-26. Councilman Deahl inquired if Cemetery Sexton and Parks Supervisor Hickman and Chief of Police Johnson are both satisfied with the new wording regarding Rifle Salutes. Chief of Police Johnson responded that it is not important to him that he inspect the weapons, but that it is important to him that somebody inspects them to verify that they do not match the definition of a firearm. Cemetery Sexton and Parks Supervisor Hickman replied that he is satisfied with the proposed wording. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the ordinance on first reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes presented the request for proposal results for the FY26 Lincoln Complex HVAC Evaluations/Recommendations. He stated that staff recommends awarding the project to West Plains Engineering in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,500.00 contingent upon acceptance of the City of Torrington Agreement for Professional Services and finalizing the scope to include water chemistry testing. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes indicated that the Lincoln Community Complex building has not been looked at by a professional engineer since it was built. He commented that staff is having issues in the basement with premature rust. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that hot water recirculation line holes have been replaced several times this year. He indicated that there is a hot water line that goes from one end of the building to the other and commented that the hot water line is creating holes and is leaking down the hallway and in several other places. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that before the cooling tower is replaced, he felt that it would be in the best interest of the City to have a professional mechanical engineer look at the system. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to award the project to West Plains Engineering in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,500.00 contingent upon acceptance of the City of Torrington Agreement for Professional Services and finalizing the scope to include water chemistry testing as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented the request for proposal results for the FY27 WTP & BPS-2 Diesel Generator Systems Project. He stated that staff recommends rejecting all proposals submitted in response to the project. DPW Harkins indicated that a request for proposals (RFP) was advertised on 02-25-26 and on 03-04-26 and commented that proposals from consultants were due on 04-08-26 by 2:00 p.m. He stated that three proposals were submitted and indicated that all proposals far exceeded the available CDBG funding for the project. DPW Harkins commented that staff is proposing to reduce the scope of the project to only include the WTP location, modify the RFP and advertise the project again for new proposals. He stated that the low proposal from Allen & Company Electric in the amount of $1,661,611.72 is about $230,000.00 over the available CDBG grant funding of $1,431,075.00. DPW Harkins indicated that City staff checked with CDBG staff and commented that they are in agreement with the reduced scope and readvertisement of the RFP. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to reject all proposals submitted in response to the FY27 WTP & BPS-2 Diesel Generator Systems Project as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 04-08-26 to 04-21-26 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.
Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the status of the pool. He stated that the pool was winterized differently than what has been done in the past and indicated that when it was opened for the season, there was no buildup of algae, but there was a tremendous amount of dirt. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that the tank divers that clean the City’s water tanks were hired to clean out the dirt, but stated that they unfortunately were not able to completely clean out all of the dirt due to the extremity of it. He indicated that next week staff will drain the pool, finish cleaning it and do some maintenance on lights.
Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes stated that the Parks and Cemetery Departments only have a total of four employees. He indicated that their main priority at the moment is getting the nine ball fields ready for the upcoming sports season. Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes commented that he wanted to give the public advance notice of the current situation and stated that due to that, the parks will unfortunately be lagging until staff gets fully caught up.
Chief of Police Johnson stated that last week was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. He indicated that he wanted to recognize the amazing communications team that works really hard to keep everyone in the County safe. Chief of Police Johnson commented that he also wanted to announce that his newest dispatcher will be starting in a couple of weeks.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 83713 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured employee premium MT/PR positions 13686.50;83714 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 48529.53;83715 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 450543.31;83716 RCI GROUP II LLC select flex admin 132.00;83717 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 105323.65;83718 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 322.35;83719 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC filter elements,hy gard,knobs,covers,push nuts,filters 576.24;83720 ABSOLUTE SOLUTIONS replace siren batteries 4363.00;83721 ABY MANUFACTURING GROUP INC. badges-City ½ 517.93;83722 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 780.00;83723 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES toner cartridges,water dispenser,sunscreen,label maker tape,urinal floor mats,flags,receipt paper,regulators,counterfeit detector pen,safety glasses,pens,sticky notes,interior door handle,custom stamp,correction tape,sealant 1506.96;83724 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 17.23;83725 AUDREY WEITZEL deposit refund 1111.45;83726 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 4822.95;83727 BEABOUT BROCK EASLEY water meters 4195.55;83728 BIVENS CONSTRUCTION INC. FY2026 Albany Avenue Sewer Extension Project 68911.00;83729 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 2054.22;83730 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 293.62;83731 BOB RUWART MOTORS step kit tubular side 498.20;83732 BOUND TREE MEDICAL supraglottic airways 164.95;83733 BROWN CO chop saw 2099.99;83734 BROWN CO de-thatcher 888.00;83735 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER fasteners,gallon galvanized,3-wire angle range,shovels,padlocks,screwdrivers,bolt cutter,elbow,tail, strainer,pvc trap,caulk,keys,duplex outlet,filters,adapters,valve,reducers,chip brush,roller cover, concrete mix,coupling,hex driver,lag screws,thread seal,bushing,paint,2x4 treated,spray paint,cable ties, respirator,gas can,union,ball valve,hose,drain cock 1362.77;83736 CHAD PARISH pony express room deposit refund 500.00;83737 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 464.00;83738 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 57.98;83739 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. spray paint 71.40;83740 CRESTON WATER SOLUTIONS INC. chemicals-H2O treatment plant 1600.00;83741 CUES back up camera repair 1221.23;83742 CUMMINS INC. replace coolant/heater part,planned inspection/maintenance, control display 6852.48;83743 CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE planned inspection/maintenance 471.33; 83744 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 1803.86;83745 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler parts 6350.90; 83746 DOOLEY OIL full synthetic oil 683.36;83747 EAKES INC. hand soap,custom stamp,toner cartridges 762.48;83748 EASTERN WY EYE CLINIC safety glasses 1091.44;83749 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 477.00;83750 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 111.00;83751 FASTENAL CO bleach 98.77; 83752 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116 meter couplings,sewer pumps 870.30;83753 FRANK PARTS CO antifreeze reservoir,bolts,drain plugs,serpentine belts,wiper blades,pulley,v-belts,oil,gasket material, misc tool,spark plugs,stition element engine restoration,filters,hose fittings,battery,intake hose,emission hose,fluid reservoir cap,discs,oil absorbent,mini light bulb,lamp socket wire,air brake hose,gladhand wrap around protector plate,coiled air hose,tender spring,o-rings,seal 1515.55;83754 FULL SOURCE safety clothing 138.76;83755 GARY D. HUNTER repair air conditioner 475.69;83756 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL picnic table,refund 1618.45;83757 GO GOSHEN monthly contribution 1666.67;83758 GOSHEN CO PUBLIC HEALTH igra-morris/oderman 80.00;83759 GRAINGER fire extinguisher bracket,elbow,fire hose adapter,hard hats,safety jacket 196.84;83760 Void;83761 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;83762 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydroxide 2032.79;83763 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen, coveralls,mops,towels 671.91;83764 INLAND POTABLE SERVICES INC. remove sediment from pool 1185.00;83765 INSIGHT PRECISION ARMS LLC duty belt 319.90;83766 ITRON INC. hardware maintenance 7249.40;83767 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9400.00;83768 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;83769 JOSEPH SHARPE reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;83770 JUSTIN CUNNINGHAM reimb-work boots 103.13;83771 KEYHOLE OUTDOOR LIVING lounge chairs 3300.00;83772 LANDON NORRIS deposit refund 185.97;83773 LARRY AND DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 506.00;83774 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC. hex nuts,washers,screws 145.79;83775 LOFINK PANHANDLE LAWN CARE LLC tree spraying 3498.00;83776 MARATHON POWER INC. vault tower 971.60; 83777 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. hypertherm air nozzles 101.00;83778 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance premium 1577.00;83779 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC CO2 cyl contents 104.00;83780 MITCHELL 1 vehicle diagnostics-repair connect plus gov 1140.48;83781 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 195.00;83782 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 686.11;83783 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 78.00;83784 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 160.00;83785 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER payroll withholding 186.46;83786 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 400.00;83787 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00; 83788 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. signs/swimming pool 231.94;83789 NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC. sulfur hexafluoride 2401.60;83790 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. brass nipple 24.48;83791 OLSON TIRE CO tire repair 36.25;83792 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 456.75;83793 PINNACLE BANK travel expenses-lodging/meals/fuel,training,car wash,bathroom furnishings,speakers/wire,tool box replacement lock,membership dues,weights/measures license fee,oil,arrow signs,certificate frames, stock lights,learn to swim program,umbrella,shredder,complete radiator overhaul,tvs,service cart, reimbursable stock supplies 10315.96;83794 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;83795 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 4957.34;83796 PRINT EXPRESS INC. ups 49.07;83797 RAGTOP FIRE HELMETS & RESTORATION LLC fire duty mitts 444.25;83798 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging 108.00;83799 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY 1st aid kit supplies 765.34;83800 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 496969.73;83801 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project-retainage 26156.30;83802 SCHNEIDER WILD FUR gloves 1092.00;83803 STEVE DECKER infield conditioner,fertilizer,ranger pro,weed killer 12422.70;83804 STOTZ EQUIPMENT turf collection system 5000.00;83805 STUART C IRBY CO entrance clamps,breakers, cross arms,arm/bracket,wildlife guards,spool wire 2393.00;83806 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL LLC weed killer 947.00;83807 THE HARTFORD bond 200.00;83808 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO roller/fitting grease,blades,spanner,bearing,screws,caster,wheel assembly,extension spring,pins 578.37;83809 TIMBERLINE ELECTRIC & CONTROL CORP remote program support-encryption fee,RO2 plc panel errors 1277.50;83810 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS kentucky blue grass seed 1914.00;83811 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM ad,legals 3138.92;83812 TRANS-WEST INC. pump assembly 260.00;83813 TRIHYDRO CORP FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project-amendment 38313.02;83814 TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS LLC electronic claims charge 52.00;83815 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1500.00; 83816 USABLUEBOOK magnetic locator 1290.71;83817 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY gear puller,air,oil,filters, def,wiper blades,diesel exhaust fluid,v-belt 371.69;83818 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;83819 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 127.12;83820 WAGNER RENTS planer rental 1786.40;83821 WAM-WCCA museum improvements,parks building energy upgrade 1075.00; 83822 WESTCO contract unleaded 6362.50;83823 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;83824 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION new license plate 10.00;83825 WY HEALTH FAIRS chemistry panels/wellness screenings 239.00;83826 WY MACHINERY CO oil,fuel cap,end edge,striker, shim 704.62;83827 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50
Public Notice No. 9631 published in The Torrington Telegram on May 1, 2026.
