City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 4:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly and Viktorin. Councilman Warren 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 Servantez.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session and to adjourn to reconvene at Jirdon Park at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby called the adjourned meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. at Jirdon Park. He stated that the Mayor and Council is reconvening from their previous session that was held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Councilman Deahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby welcomed the public to the annual Council meeting at Jirdon Park in conjunction with National Night Out. He stated that National Night Out is sponsored by the Torrington Police Department. Mayor Doby indicated that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, the City of Torrington Electric Department and the Sheriff’s Office are all also participating in the event this year. He thanked Go Goshen for providing free hot dogs to the public and urged everyone to enjoy the evening in Jirdon Park; 2. Announcement that schools will be back in session on 08-17-26; 3. Go Goshen Summer Concert Series update; 4. Broncho Bar Street Dance update; 5. Goshen County Fair/Parade update; 6. Mayor Doby stated that Torrington has offered activities including organized baseball season/tournaments, adult co-ed softball league games, pickleball court play, open swim, lap swim, aerobics, golfing and golf tournaments throughout the summer. He indicated that Torrington is a very busy community in the summer which makes it a wonderful place to live, work and play; 7. Announcement that the Hometown Hustle 5K is scheduled to take place on 08-08-26 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 8. Announcement that the Sonrise Church Summer Worship/Breakfast is scheduled to take place on 08-16-26 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park; 9. Announcement that the last Go Goshen Summer Concert is scheduled to take place on 08-05-26 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of East A Street and 21st Avenue; 10. Announcement that the Classic Cars on Main Street Event is scheduled to take place on 09-12-26 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 11. Announcement that the Torrington Thunder 8U Girls’ softball team secured first place in their division at the Gillette State Tournament; 12. Announcement that the Torrington Thunder 14U Girls’ softball team won the Bronze Bracket championship at the Gillette State Tournament; 13. Announcement that the Torrington Thunder 16U Girls’ softball team finished third in the Silver Bracket championship at the Gillette State Tournament; 14. Announcement that the Torrington Little League 10U Minors All-Stars won the 2026 Wyoming State 10U title. Mayor Doby congratulated all of the players, coaches, parents, grandparents and friends of the players; 15. Mayor Doby urged the public to continue to enjoy the summer season; 16. Reminder to the public to slow down and to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, scooterists and 4 wheelers on the streets; 17. Request to the public to drink responsibly and to not drink and drive; and 18. Request to the public 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 07-21-26 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows:
1. Add Personnel Item to the Action Items List as Agenda Item No. 1a.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 07-22-26 to 08-04-26 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the Wage Committee recommendation regarding the promotion in the Water Department as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns.
Mayor Doby stated that Fire Chief Schick provided him with a written report. He stated that the report indicated that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) has been involved with several community events recently including fire education with the Diversified Services, Inc. crew, the fair/parade and the Pig Wrestling fair event. Mayor Doby commented that the report also stated that the TVFD will be participating in extrication training and in the upcoming Safe Kids Day. He advised the public to be aware of the increased fire potential due to the current dry conditions and to pray for rain.
Councilman Viktorin stated that he would like to extend his sincere appreciation to Chief of Police Johnson and all of those involved in the planning of National Night Out. He indicated that he had previously thanked Pinnacle Bank and the Torrington Shrine Club for their generosity in purchasing pool passes. Councilman Viktorin commented that he wanted to extend a thank you this Council meeting to the Torrington Elks Lodge for providing a free swim day yesterday, 08-03-26. He stated that it is always appreciated when local organizations give back to the community and provide entertainment, especially for the youth. Mayor Doby indicated that the Mayor and Council believe that the swimming pool is an absolute necessity to have in this community.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 84598 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project-retainage 21082.26;84599 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project 400562.99;84600 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. East D Street Project 31710.05;84601 STEALTH UNDERGROUND LLC Water Service Line Potholing Project 226313.75; 84602 AFLAC payroll withholding 407.02;84603 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.54;84604 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 401.51;84605 DAVID A DENT Golf Pro Payable 3647.60;84606 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 3225.00;84607 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier lease/origination fee 227.70;84608 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 686.11;84609 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER payroll withholding 186.46;84610 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;84611 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;84612 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 247.16;84613 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 24072.86;84614 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;84615 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2348.54;84616 ACE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. black widow tool kit 325.00;84617 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES a/c pressure test kit,a/c adapter kit,receptacle liner bags,rechargeable batteries,label maker tape,rubber bands,folders,post anchor base,outdoor canopy, goggles,pool concessions,chlorine reagent,chlorine,paper,tape dispensers,stagecoach cutout,goodie bag fillers,blue light screens,envelopes,chalk boards,chalk,sticker labels,dielectric grease/silicone paste, padlocks,pipe wrench,test tubes/caps 1754.36;84618 AMERI-BRAND PRODUCTS INC. mesh pool cover – ½ payment 6400.14;84619 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC organizational video streaming subscription 199.00;84620 ANNA HYTREK jury trial juror 30.00;84621 B & B REPORTING INC. background checks 113.65;84622 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON return,trencher rental,couplings,elbows, blade,pvc,adapters,unions,solvent,pvc tee,slip cap,pvc cement,concrete,grade stakes,rope,painters tape,putty knife,roller,paint brushes,paint tray,fasteners,insert plugs,clamps,chain,padlock,filter,gorilla tape,fiber,post,wood screws,lumber,hooks,adhesive strips,eye bolts,door stop,brass nipples,sillcock 881.29;84623 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. insulator,pins,brackets,arrestors,elbows,straps,conduit, light bulbs,wireholder,box guard riser,cable guard,cable positioners,eye bolt,guard riser,transmission switches,conduit straps 17919.04;84624 BROWN CO clutch kit 354.61;84625 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines 884.99;84626 CENTURYLINK water telemetry line,LCC remote HVAC line 205.85;84627 COLTER HULSE jury trial juror 30.00;84628 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. spray paint 75.60;84629 CORE & MAIN LP brass caps 562.50;84630 CROELL REDI-MIX INC. pea gravel 1110.00;84631 CULLIGAN OF TORRINGTON replace water filters 167.00;84632 DANIEL WATT jury trial juror 30.00;84633 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 9311.95;84634 EAKES INC. toner cartridges 274.19;84635 EJS SUPPLY LLC cart hinge,otto cart lift bar 759.79;84636 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster pick-ups 83.00;84637 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 2548.00;84638 EPC SERVICES CO replace transformer 9154.96;84639 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116 clamps,rods 2248.89;84640 GARY D. HUNTER a/c oil & dye,refrigerant 500.69;84641 GOSHEN CO TREASURER IT support & maint 183127.69;84642 GOSHEN VET CLINIC rabies vaccine for Angel 40.00;84643 GRAINGER mogul screws 130.04;84644 GREG KRALL jury trial juror 30.00;84645 GREGG GRIFFIN jury trial juror 30.00;84646 GW MECHANICAL INC. repair glycol leaks 1000.00;84647 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 1200.00;84648 HEATHER PUGSLEY jury trial juror 30.00;84649 HOME & LAWN SERVICES LLC fertilizing dog park 420.00;84650 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION reimb supplies-tt,towels,disinfectant,cleaners 504.90;84651 IMPERIAL PUMP SOLUTIONS pumps yearly service 1516.40; 84652 INSIGHT PRECISION ARMS LLC holosun technologies optics 4351.83;84653 ITG water hydrant meter deposit refund less water used 3415.00;84654 JAMES BISHOP credit refund 43.31;84655 JASON LAMB jury trial bailiff 100.00;84656 JENNIFER WALKER jury trial juror 30.00;84657 JEREMY KING jury trial juror 30.00;84658 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,Council meetings 475.00;84659 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC windshield installation 350.00;84660 KEITH CRIMMEL jury trial juror 30.00;84661 LARAMIE PEAK MOTORS LLC 2026 Ford F350 Pickup 74630.00;84662 LARRY AND DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 506.00;84663 MAGGIE BARKMAN jury trial juror 30.00;84664 MASEK GOLF CAR CO arm,knuckle 254.91;84665 MENARDS shelving unit 359.96;84666 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC miller contact tips,alum cylinder,nitrogen cyl contents,CO2 contents,k cyl O2 contents 436.00;84667 MH GUYS LLC deposit refund 22.30;84668 MIDWEST PLUMBING toilet auger 105.00;84669 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 5329.53;84670 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 584080.92;84671 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 600.00;84672 NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC. gloves 40.98;84673 NORMONT EQUIPMENT CO star anchors,outbound 1179.63; 84674 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. corp stop 292.02;84675 OFFICE OF STATE LANDS & INVEST CW048/CW053/DW038/DW042 loan payments 50908.24;84676 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC actuator,holding tool,a/c adapter,pressure switch,a/c fittings,socket,fitting kit,ign wire set,spark plugs, work bench,strut assy,anti-freeze 683.27;84677 PETERBILT garbage truck repairs 286.45;84678 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires,sensor dual band rubber valve 1629.96;84679 PORT A POTS INC. standard units 520.28;84680 POWERPLAN clamps,coupling assy,engine 4357.92;84681 PRINT EXPRESS INC. vehicle decals,work order books 923.82;84682 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 701.32;84683 RAM SOFTWARE SYSTEMS INC. aim billing module 238.33;84684 RICHARD BORTNER jury trial juror 30.00;84685 RILEY BROWN jury trial juror 30.00;84686 ROANNA SANCHES deposit refund 69.04;84687 SCOTTSBLUFF VALLEY STREET RODS annual car show promotion 500.00;84688 SIMPLY CLEAN drain solenoid 182.32;84689 STOTZ EQUIPMENT aerator 25900.00;84690 STUART C IRBY CO conduit,cable positioner,gloves,auto splice 6129.66;84691 SUSAN DECATO jury trial juror 30.00;84692 SUSAN MCGUIRE deposit refund 9.24;84693 TAMMY COWAN jury trial juror 30.00;84694 TESSA FEAGLEY jury trial bailiff 100.00;84695 T-MOBILE cell phones,hot spots 541.18;84696 TOBIE COPP jury trial juror 30.00;84697 TOPLINE CONSTRUCTION LLC concrete work/pickleball courts 2600.00;84698 TORRINGTON ROTARY CLUB dues-Johnson,int'l&district/local,youth program,paul harris fund,meetings 280.00;84699 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS KBG seed 1227.60;84700 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM ad,legals 4229.34;84701 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC. red ball 75.10;84702 TRANE US INC. cooling unit repair 3963.00;84703 TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS LLC electronic claims minimum charge 52.00;84704 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/contract 450.00;84705 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 359.31;84706 VICTORIA HUNT jury trial juror 30.00;84707 VIOLET LOPEZ jury trial juror 30.00;84708 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet,data lines 2147.07;84709 WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION membership renewal 119.00;84710 WESCO DISTRIBUTION arrester 1123.25;84711 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;84712 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC air fuel 582.54;84713 WY MACHINERY CO filter/motor assys 317.94;84714 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 96742.28;84715 ZACHARY LAIN jury trial juror 30.00
Public Notice No. 9764 published in The Torrington Telegram on August 14, 2026.
