City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 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, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes, Emergency Management Coordinator Kenyon, Electrical Supervisor Sides and Deputy City Clerk Servantez.
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. Reminder that the 08-04-26 Council meeting will be held in the picnic shelter at the northeast corner of Jirdon Park at 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with National Night Out; 2. Announcement that the City of Torrington is accepting applications for a Journeyman Lineman in the Electric Department. For more information, contact Scott Sides at (307) 532-1856 or (307) 532-2422; 3. Announcement that the City of Torrington is accepting applications for a Heavy Truck Driver in the Streets and Sanitation Department. For more information, contact Bobbi Dockins at (307) 532-5666 Extension 3009. Applications for open positions are available at City Hall or on the City’s website www.torringtonwy.gov; 4. Announcement that the Streets Department has completed its Road Improvement Project on West 11th Avenue from Highway 85 to West A Street; 5. Announcement that the Streets Department is out grading alleyways; 6. Mayor Doby stated that the East D Street Project is progressing nicely. He indicated that the work crews are now north of 28th Avenue and working toward completion at 30th Avenue; 7. 07-30-26 Goshen County Day update. Mayor Doby stated that the annual fair parade down Main Street is set for the morning of 07-30-26. He indicated that 07-30-26 is a holiday for County and City employees. Mayor Doby commented that all City of Torrington offices will be closed on 07-30-26. He encouraged all citizens to attend and enjoy the parade, and all the events at the Goshen County Fairgrounds; 8. Mayor Doby urged the public to please not leave pet food or water outside overnight with the current hot weather and lack of rains situation; 9. Reminder to the public to slow down and to be cautious and mindful of the presence of motorcyclists, bicyclists, scooterists and pedestrians on the streets; 10. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving; and 11. Mayor Doby urged the public to continue to have an active, fun and safe summer.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 07-07-26 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of Liquor License Suspension Consideration under the Action Items List as Agenda Item No. 4a. Motion carried unanimously.
Ed Kimes with Scottsbluff Valley Street Rods (SVSR) requested approval of a special event permit for a Classic Cars on Main Street Event to be held on 09-12-26 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting approval to close the public street on Main Street from the intersection of Main Street and Valley Road to 23rd Avenue and on the additional areas to the east and west as specified on the map submitted with the application. He commented that the applicant is also requesting to have the special event permit fee waived due to the fact that the event is a community event hosted by a non-profit organization. Chief of Police Johnson stated that SVSR is proposing a similar event to what has been hosted in past years with the request to extend the street closure north on Main Street for one additional block to 23rd Avenue to accommodate additional parking for show vehicles. He indicated that one large bounce house will be utilized at the event, and commented that the Nebraska Highway Patrol will be providing an impaired driving simulator. Chief of Police Johnson stated that SVSR will be obtaining an Umbrella Insurance Policy for the event in the amount of $1 million and will provide a copy of the certificate prior to the event. He indicated that the total estimated cost for City services for the event is $470.34. Chief of Police Johnson commented that the permit was submitted for consideration without signatures. He stated that SVSR will secure and submit the necessary signatures in August, closer to the date of the event. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the approval of the permit will need to be contingent pending the delivery of the certificate of insurance and the delivery of the necessary signatures from impacted businesses. Mr. Kimes spoke in support of the permit and stated that SVSR is willing to pay the $470.34 estimated cost for City services. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the special event permit contingent upon the applicant submitting a copy of the certificate of insurance and a fully completed notification form with signatures from impacted businesses and to waive the special event permit fee as presented, and to impose the projected cost of $470.34 for the event on the applicant. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief of Police Johnson presented for approval the renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Intergovernmental Agreement between Goshen County School District No. 1 and the City of Torrington. He stated that the agreement allows Goshen County School District No. 1 and the Torrington Police Department to provide contractual SRO services for schools in Southeast and LaGrange. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the changes that were made to this version of the agreement from the prior version are as follows: 1. A note was added stating that the agreement will need to be reviewed and renewed when the newly elected Goshen County Sheriff takes office in January of 2027; 2. To manage some of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), language was added to the agreement that allows the officer to access school records but mandates that they still protect those records; and 3. Wording was added to the agreement that explains how the SRO hourly rate is calculated. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Intergovernmental Agreement between Goshen County School District No. 1 and the City of Torrington as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby read Resolution No. 2026-09 authorizing the submission of a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Grant Application for the design and installation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Network for the City of Torrington Electric Utility System. Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Kenyon stated that this grant program is something relatively new as it was created last year. He indicated that this grant application speaks to the electrical distribution network that the City owns. EMC Kenyon commented that SCADA is a system that tells you what is going on within the system and gives you some moderate control activities. He stated that the City has a SCADA system in place for the Water Department that has data monitoring points basically in all functional aspects of the water system. EMC Kenyon indicated that with the Electric Department, staff is not looking at the control of it, although it is possible to be able to advance to that. He commented that what staff is looking at is the supervisory part of it. EMC Kenyon stated that when an incident occurs, Electric Department staff will not have to wait to get a phone call from dispatch and get paged out because there is an outage somewhere. He indicated that they will get a message that says that a specific circuit has tripped for whatever reason, so they will know exactly where they are going as they roll out on the call. EMC Kenyon commented that he believes that this upgrade will make the system stronger in terms of notifying the Electric Department of any fault. He stated that they will be able to monitor voltage and amperage in the system so that they can see where there are problems starting to occur and remedy them before anything happens. EMC Kenyon indicated that the reason cybersecurity is involved is because the electrical and water infrastructures within municipalities, especially small municipalities, are quite the foreign target right now. He commented that the idea with this grant application is to create the baseline for the City’s electric system and to provide for intrusion detection in substations with a little bit of security monitoring. EMC Kenyon stated that the grant application amount of $528,385.00 was derived by a vendor in Casper that was willing to work with staff to try to get a handle on what it would cost to build this system. He indicated that he would consider this project to be a multi-year project. EMC Kenyon commented that staff received an e-mail indicating that Wyoming Homeland Security is interested in the project. He stated that the notification stated very clearly that the project may be funded partially or fully. EMC Kenyon indicated that there is not a required match, so if the entire project is not funded, staff will build out a system based on the funding that is awarded. Electrical Supervisor Sides commented that the installation of a SCADA network would be huge for the Electric Department and the City itself in terms of having the ability to have instantaneous data and for safety purposes. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2026-09 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby read Resolution No. 2026-10. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that the resolution will amend the FY26 Budget for unanticipated revenue received and for expenditures in excess of the budgeted amount. The amended amount will account for the following: General Fund – GF: FD-Air Conditioner Repairs ($6,842.27). She indicated that during this time of the year she is looking at budgets really close as expenses come in and commented that she noticed that the Fire Department is going to go over budget. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that currently the department has $172.00 in their budget and stated that there are still some expenses coming in. She indicated that the budget needs to be adjusted in order for the pending bills for the department to be approved for payment. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that the department had air conditioner repairs that were not budgeted in FY26, so the budget adjustment is for that specific repair amount. She stated that the budget will be adjusted out of unanticipated revenue. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the City received extra revenue in sales tax revenues and commented that she is taking that extra revenue and adjusting the budget for the Fire Department. Mayor Doby stated that Clerk/Treasurer Strecker was in contact with him, the City’s Auditor Paul Stille and Attorney Eddington to discuss the best way to account for these unanticipated expenditures and indicated that the proposed budget amendment is what was decided on. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve Resolution No. 2026-10 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy City Clerk Servantez stated that the Wyoming Liquor Division notified the City of a Sales Tax Delinquency of Adrian Garcia DBA Thirsty’s and indicated that due to the delinquency, the entity has been placed on a Sales Tax Hold. She indicated that she inquired about the status of the hold prior to the Council meeting and per the liquor division as of 4:00 p.m., the hold was still in place. Deputy City Clerk Servantez commented that Wyoming statute allows the local licensing authority to suspend any license if the licensee fails to pay sales tax. Mayor Doby asked about the post Council meeting suspension procedure. Chief of Police Johnson replied that the notice will be served immediately following the conclusion of the Council meeting by the Torrington Police Department. He stated that the license holder would then not be allowed to serve liquor until they have restored their status with the state. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the liquor license suspension of Adrian Garcia DBA Thirsty’s as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 07-08-26 to 07-21-26 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.
Fire Chief Schick briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to since the last Council meeting. He also stated that the department is gearing up for some extensive training the next few weeks for the end of July and all of August.
Councilman Viktorin stated that at the last Council meeting, the City graciously accepted a donation from the Torrington Shrine Club for the purchase of 133 pool passes for children. He indicated that he appreciates their willingness and support. Councilman Viktorin commented that he wanted to extend a thank you this Council meeting to Pinnacle Bank for purchasing 125 pool passes. He stated that he appreciates their generosity. Mayor Doby indicated that he spoke to Shea Bates recently. He commented that Mr. Bates was very appreciative of how the pool pass purchase process worked out and stated that the Torrington Shrine Club will be looking at doing it again next year.
Councilman Deahl announced that the annual Cops and Cones Event is coming up soon. Chief of Police Johnson confirmed and stated that the event is scheduled to be held on 07-24-26 at 2:40 p.m. at the Dale Jones Municipal Pool.
Chief of Police Johnson announced that the annual Active Threat Training is currently underway at Eastern Wyoming College. He stated that the purpose of the training is to bring all local law enforcement agencies together with common experience so that if there is a crisis in the community, they can respond to it effectively and keep people safe.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 84493 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 401.51;84494 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve non-insured employee premium MT/PR positions 13249.50;84495 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 5237.33;84496 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 3125.00;84497 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. premium-ins/life admin 50775.91;84498 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 686.11;84499 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 195.00;84500 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 160.00;84501 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER payroll withholding 186.46;84502 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;84503 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;84504 RCI GROUP II LLC select flex admin 114.00; 84505 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 114993.67;84506 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 162.96;84507 GOSHEN CO VICTIM'S ASSIST annual support 1000.00;84508 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 135.00;84509 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES pool concessions, transfer pump,broom/dust pan,step ladder,arrow signs,calculator,staples,binder clips,address labels, impact wrench,flashlight,anti-fatigue mat,face shield masks,garage creepers,rolling stools,filter,oil gauge dipstick,sqwincher,water mix-ins,ss rubber hood catch,pail,portable speaker,expandable file folders,blue light blocker screens,legal pads,vacuum,swiffer duster kit,seal kit,beacon light,transfer pump,scotch tape refills,thermal receipt paper,rubber training knife,hole punch,mechanical pencils,clipboards,weed killer,hose sprayer,disinfectant,pipe straps,mop bucket,parade float decorations 3047.23;84510 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 17.23;84511 AVFUEL CORPORATION jet fuel,aviation gas 34582.69;84512 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 512.10;84513 B & C STEEL fabrication/metal round bars 295.91;84514 BIVENS CONSTRUCTION INC. Platte River Dentistry Water Improvements Project 72581.00;84515 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 3317.44;84516 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 94.14;84517 BLUE 360 MEDIA LLC Wyoming Criminal & Traffic Law Books 207.74;84518 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. cable ties,shovel,chain,chain loop,chainsaws,lynch pin,turnbuckle,eye bolts,bulkhead, adapter,camlock,work boots,extension cord,battery charger,vegetation barrier,bulk bolts,quick snaps, safety vest,grinder,beverage coolers,wing nuts,mobile storage,impact driver,socket sets,tru fuel gas, fittings,trimmer line,gear oil,storage case,transplanter,wrench,pruner,feed pan,pails,gear lube,holder, blade fuses,hose hanger,nozzle,tip,gasket seat,tote system,adapter,shovels,bucket,v-belts,cooler, bucket,trash container 3332.94;84519 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. def 35.96;84520 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER dowel,couplings,nipples,sprinkler parts,ground wire,ground plug,bushings,spray paint,trash cans,fasteners,drill bit,couplings,insert,pruner set,wrench sets,caulking,paint,brushes,thinner,riser,hose clamps,hem firs,pest control devices,eye bolts,elbow insert,pipe,ground outlet,wire connectors,pilot bit, utility pad,landscape block,spray paint,paint tray,sanding pad,tape,bushings,adapter,unions,tees,valves, screw eye,tie wire,b/w packaged let & no,thread compound,elbows,socket cap,epoxy remover,show handle row,cabinet screws,pipe strap,chrome double,pvc tee,hose,roller covers 1386.48;84521 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL epinephrine 37.68;84522 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. spray paint 72.00; 84523 CRESTON WATER SOLUTIONS INC. chemicals-H2O treatment plant 1600.00;84524 DATAPILOT INC. field acquisition device,power kit,cable kit 2490.00;84525 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler parts, backflow replacement,swing joint 4332.28;84526 DEINES IRRIGATION INC. water hose,pipe 357.40; 84527 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 632.50;84528 DOOLEY OIL tellus,mobil cibus 1299.44;84529 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster pick-ups 83.00;84530 EMMA SHORT deposit refund 18.34; 84531 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1434.00;84532 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 111.00;84533 FASTENAL CO batteries,bleach 73.44;84534 FIFTH ASSET INC. annual subscription-financial management software 11000.00;84535 FRANK PARTS CO starter,century spring,oil seals,socket set, batteries,core deposits,radiator,engine cooling fan assy,exterior door handle,hex nut,hyd hose,fittings, pressure washer switch,hyd floor jack,grommet,adhesive,cv axles,sway bar ink,brake rotors/pads,oil pressure switches,filters,fuse,choke heater switch,cable ties,bolts,return,electric fuel pump,retainers, door hinge/pins,adapters,door hinge springs,v-belt,timing belt,primer,trim,impact socket,disc pad, headlight bulb,bolts,hyd oil/fluid,def 3989.22;84536 FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS chrome eagle for fire truck 301.78;84537 GMES LLC yellow sling pack 347.37;84538 GO GOSHEN monthly contribution 1666.66;84539 GO GOSHEN ¼ cent sales tax 25422.67;84540 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE truck repairs 4337.00;84541 GRAINGER safety signs 78.00;84542 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier lease 119.00;84543 H T SOLUTIONS LLC administrative fee study 367.50;84544 HACH CO digital pH sensor 1809.15;84545 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION cleaner,toilet paper,paper towels,trash bags 1389.59;84546 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS New Transfer Station Project 13165.50;84547 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9500.00;84548 JEFF DUPONT deposit refund 86.40;84549 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;84550 KAREN R. AND MARTIN B. MCKEE parade t-shirts/pool 293.25;84551 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC safety glass 489.92;84552 KENT HYDE deposit refund 18.82;84553 KEVEN STENDER reimb-ventilation tune up supplies 28.74;84554 KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT CO charging station 257.84;84555 LANPHIER INC. butterfly valve,gasket 727.50;84556 LARRY HERDT deposit refund 134.05;84557 LONG BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES INC. service/water treatment building 292.00; 84558 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning services 273.75;84559 MAX AUTO & MARINE INC. tilt trailer 9900.00;84560 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance premium 576.00;84561 MIDWEST CONNECT mailing labels 77.00;84562 MLT TRUCKING extra course suresoft salt 1397.48;84563 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. portable radios,charger 60994.36;84564 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;84565 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 400.00;84566 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. stop signs 1695.00;84567 NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC. mesh vests,safety t-shirts 95.76;84568 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. pressure vacuum breaker,gate valve, cap 2289.34;84569 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 861.00;84570 PINNACLE BANK certification exam,motor vehicle services,annual subscriptions,travel expenses-meals/lodging,cake/ pizza-retirement party,training supplies,reimbursable stock supplies,laundry detergent,pool concessions,swimsuits,ceramic glass,pressure washer,safety step,supplies for court case,lunch-inventory,wheel assembly,safety shirts,bucket truck wash,propel,pressure relief valve,fr flannel shirts, ringlock,membership fee,refund,swim lessons achievement book 5940.22;84571 PINNACLE BANK travel expenses-fuel/lodging 1705.53;84572 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 1388.96;84573 PRINT EXPRESS INC. ups-phoenix shaver/pool vac 174.90;84574 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 30.00;84575 R & R PRODUCTS INC. roller,bearing,trimmer line 537.90;84576 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO license fee/ sewer pipeline crossing 458.76;84577 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY first aid cabinet supplies 492.86;84578 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 283241.78;84579 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project-retainage 60965.56;84580 SCOTT SIDES reimb-work boots 184.99;84581 STEVE DECKER paint,weed killer,fungicide 9245.00;84582 STUART C IRBY CO pole set,wire,connector,compression tap conn 8786.00;84583 T D S COLLECTION SERVICE INC. use of water truck at landfill 492.00;84584 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;84585 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO commercial insurance 43856.00;84586 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1500.00;84587 ULINE INC. steel assembly table 1691.51;84588 USABLUEBOOK leader hose,tigertail 478.66;84589 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY filters,oil seal,shop towels,wiper blades,marker lamps,grommet,pigtail,coupling,hoses,accessories,power steering fluid,grease,antifreeze,brake clean, def,hex nut,cq blu,oil,on/off rocker,serpentine belt 914.83;84590 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY oil absorber 73.98;84591 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;84592 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 127.31;84593 WAMCAT membership renewals 225.00;84594 WAM-WCCA museum improvements,parks building energy upgrade 1075.00;84595 WESTCO contract unleaded,cornerstone 5 plus,dry mix,seed starter fertilizer,tuff turf mix grass seed,propane 8622.58;84596 WHEATLAND GARAGE DOOR LLC service/garage door 546.51;84597 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50
Public Notice No. 9755 published in The Torrington Telegram on July 31, 2026.
