City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 18, 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 and Deputy City Clerk Servantez.
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. Mayor Doby stated that the school year started on 08-17-26 for all City and County schools. He requested to the public to please yield for school busses, especially those loading and unloading children, and to obey all traffic laws. Mayor Doby also requested that the public watch for lower speed limits in the school zones; 2. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, scooterists and skateboarders on the streets; 3. Mayor Doby stated that most residents have done well battling the weeds this year. He thanked those folks that have kept up with that service. Mayor Doby indicated that there are still many properties around town that are in violation of the City weed ordinance. He urged all property owners to take care of their weeds in order to proactively avoid a visit from Code Enforcement Officers; 4. Mayor Doby encouraged the public to please continue to enjoy the following municipal recreational venues as the warm weather continues: 1. Golf course; 2. Swimming pool; 3. Ball fields; 4. Walking paths; 5. Parks; and 6. Pickleball courts; 5. Mayor Doby stated that open swim is no longer available at the swimming pool, but indicated that lap swim and aerobics are still ongoing. He commented that the times for lap swim and aerobics are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. except for Labor Day weekend; and 6. Request to the public to please slow down 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 08-04-26 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief of Police Johnson presented for approval a Letter of Support for the 911 Funding Gap Grant Application. He stated that the City was successful in the first round of this grant funding. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that he received verbal confirmation that the City was awarded the $200,000.00 that was applied for. He commented that the funding agency initially thought they were going to have far more applications than they had money, and stated that after it was all said and done, they still had $500,000.00 left over. Chief of Police Johnson indicated that the funding agency opened up another application round for the $500,000.00 that is left over. He commented that he would like to submit an application for additional funding and stated that his plan is to utilize the same format that was used with the previous application that was submitted related to personnel expenses. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the Letter of Support for the 911 Funding Gap Grant Application as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented for approval an Agreement for Professional Services with West Plains Engineering (WPE) in the amount of $15,000.00. He stated that this agreement will provide for the design, bidding services, and construction administration and inspection of the FY27 Lincoln Complex Cooling Tower Replacement Project. DPW Harkins indicated that the City advertised a Request for Proposal for the FY26 Lincoln Complex HVAC Evaluations/Recommendations on 02-25-26 to evaluate the cooling tower and domestic hot water recirculating system, and obtain repair or replacement recommendations. He commented that proposals were received on 04-08-26 with WPE being awarded the project on 04-21-26 in the amount of $3,500.00. DPW Harkins stated that WPE provided the most comprehensive evaluation including deficiency logs, performance assessments and prioritized recommendations. He indicated that WPE will have 90 calendar days to complete the design and bidding services portion of the project after the Agreement for Professional Services has been executed. DPW Harkins commented that the City budgeted $200,000.00 for this project in the FY27 Budget based on estimates that were provided by WPE. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with West Plains Engineering for the FY27 Lincoln Complex Cooling Tower Replacement Project as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 08-05-26 to 08-18-26 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl 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 stated that the department had successful extrication training on 08-08-26 and 08-09-26. Fire Chief Schick thanked Butler’s Auto Salvage and Towing for donating the cars that were used in the training. He also stated that the department will be participating in Safe Kids Day on 08-29-26 at the Goshen County Fair Grounds and indicated that a few members of the department will be attending the Douglas Fire Conference that is scheduled to take place on September 10-13, 2026.
Chaplain Jill Bryan expressed her concerns regarding electric scooters. She stated that with schools back in session, she has noticed a lot of traffic on sidewalks with the electric scooters almost running people over and the operators not wearing helmets. Chaplain Bryan inquired if there are rules, regulations and limits that the operators need to abide by. Mayor Doby responded that the City passed an ordinance last spring relating to electric skateboards, bikes and scooters. He indicated that the basic idea is that if you are under the age of 16 and you are operating an electric skateboard, bike or scooter, you must wear a helmet. Councilman Viktorin commented that there is also a yield requirement to pedestrians in the ordinance. Chief of Police Johnson stated that the Torrington Police Department makes a lot of contacts related to the electric scooters and bikes, and indicated that he would like to think that the ordinance is making a difference. Mayor Doby commented that just by observation in the community, he sees a lot more 16 year olds (and younger) wearing helmets than not.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 84716 STEALTH UNDERGROUND LLC water meter deposit return/replace lost check 3600.00;84717 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 401.51;84718 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 11529.99;84719 GO GOSHEN ¼ cent sales tax 34237.18;84720 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 3225.00;84721 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 881.11;84722 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 160.00;84723 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER payroll withholding 186.46;84724 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;84725 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;84726 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 6487.59;84727 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 328.66;84728 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 246.22;84729 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC annual performance maint 2202.44;84730 AC ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE rebuild compactor motor 1579.95;84731 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES security seal,dusters,vinyl cement,earmuffs,weather stripping door seal,toner cartridge,card stock/index cards,boat trailer winch,shoes,printer belt unit,folding hand truck 581.11; 84732 ARROW ELECTRIC OF TORRINGTON pump repairs 432.00;84733 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 18.23;84734 ATCO INTERNATIONAL suppress deodorizer 1048.00;84735 AVFUEL CORPORATION aviation gas 31966.98;84736 BIG WOOD TREE SERVICE LLC emergency call out/broken branch 1500.00;84737 Void;84738 Void;84739 BLADES GROUP LLC rock asphalt 1612.00;84740 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. motomix oil/saws 39.96;84741 BROWN CO belt deck,blades,nuts,screws 140.54;84742 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER valves,nipples,nozzles,insect barrier,command strips,elbows, blades,tape,coupling,adapters,cedar rail,concrete mix,paint,roller,brushes,hose clamps,pinpunch,chisel, safety glasses,primer cement,tube cutter,socket cap,sillcock,clip,tee,connector,hose,tubing,quick set cement,hooks,sprinkler parts,seals,sponges,cleaner,towels,pail,unions,ant killer,door sweeps,silicone, bushings,box cover,duplex outlet,waste basket,caution blue,roller cover,washers,nuts,hex cap,bolts, fasteners 1292.90;84743 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK health reserve/non-insured employees in PR/MT position 14362.50;84744 CO GOLF & TURF INC. bearings 108.42;84745 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 230.75;84746 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts,copier usage 586.83;84747 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. spray paint,marking wand, marker 346.10;84748 CRESTON WATER SOLUTIONS INC. chemicals-H2O treatment plant 1600.00;84749 CROELL REDI-MIX INC. pea gravel 360.00;84750 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY pvc tees,couplings 89.38;84751 DBT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC quarterly beacon maint 1120.75;84752 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 645.00;84753 DOOLEY OIL aviation oil 212.29;84754 EAKES INC. toner cartridges,legal paper,hand soap 575.18;84755 ELICIA GARCIA deposit refund/pony express room 200.00;84756 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1528.00;84757 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 111.00;84758 FASTENAL CO bleach,batteries 87.98;84759 FRANK PARTS CO filters,brake rotor,o-ring,adapters,return, silentguard kit,fuel cap,battery cable bolt,d-earth,radiator,cooling fan assy,belt,valve core kit,retainer,ac valve cores 1300.72;84760 FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS repairs to fire engines 2816.32;84761 FUEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS repairs/bad sensor 430.00;84762 G & L CONCRETE concrete 435.00;84763 GO GOSHEN monthly contribution 1666.66;84764 GRAINGER large bins,ear plugs,ground clamp,graffiti remover 283.45;84765 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier lease 102.70;84766 H T SOLUTIONS LLC administrative fee study 1758.75;84767 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydroxide 3957.63; 84768 HIGH POINTE ELECTRIC INC. repair siren wiring/lightning strike 7957.00;84769 IDEAL LINEN/ BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,sam dust,scrapers,coveralls,sam garment,energy charge,towels,sam linen,mops 849.00;84770 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9500.00;84771 JG ELLIOTT INSURANCE CENTER TORRINGTON TVFD business auto/commercial package insurance 19987.50;84772 JOHN AND STARLA SPEARS credit refund 318.69;84773 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;84774 LARRY AND DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tank 253.00;84775 LEGACY COOPERATIVE water refills, summer blend fuel,propane 12720.75;84776 LOFINK PANHANDLE LAWN CARE LLC tree spraying 1040.00;84777 LONG WASH LLC car washes 156.00;84778 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning services 237.00;84779 MASEK GOLF CAR CO voltage regulator return/recharge,ignition coil 73.65;84780 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance premium 552.00;84781 MERITAIN HEALTH INC. life premium/admin 49694.76;84782 MHC KENWORTH return,filters 264.56;84783 MIDWEST PLUMBING snake clog 195.00;84784 MOOREHOUSE INC. black rock 480.00;84785 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 106.00;84786 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 400.00;84787 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. signs 2568.16;84788 NICOLETTI- FLATER ASSOCIATES pre-employment evaluation 300.00;84789 NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC. gloves,lens clean towelettes 216.56;84790 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE job training & safety 1077.75;84791 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. poly pipe 631.00;84792 OLSON TIRE CO dismount/mount tires,tire repair/prema rad patch 195.16;84793 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 218.40;84794 PINNACLE BANK radiator repair,juror lunch,travel expenses-meals/lodging/flight,sterile water ampoules,training,instructor certification,banding straps,reimbursable stock supplies,flag,pool season passes,starter,steering damper kit,pool concessions,calculator,vinegar,booster pump,solenoid,work boots,lutz pump foot 6093.01; 84795 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC change light bulbs 292.87;84796 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires,tire retreads 2458.80;84797 PORT A POTS INC. standard units 130.07;84798 PRINT EXPRESS INC. ups-postage 16.95; 84799 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;84800 RCI GROUP II LLC select flex admin 120.00;84801 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 141657.90;84802 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 15848.43;84803 RICHARD L. BROTT repair fire truck engine 85.00;84804 ROBERTA URBANEK credit refund 318.50;84805 SCOTT SIDES reimb-office desk 1200.00;84806 SIMPLY CLEAN service call/LCC daycare kitchen 153.18;84807 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT CO cartridge block & parts 845.92;84808 STARR TOOLS impact socket 131.25;84809 STEVE DECKER insecticide,shingle oil,weed killer,herbicide 5739.25;84810 STOTZ EQUIPMENT fairway mower 91000.00;84811 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 110792.18;84812 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT job shirts 1776.00;84813 TORRINGTON SAGE APT deposit refund 58.42;84814 TRACEY OWENS credit refund 118.58;84815 TRIHYDRO CORP FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 157821.82;84816 TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS LLC electronic claims minimum charge 52.00;84817 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1500.00;84818 USABLUEBOOK ysi pro series pH probe,membrane kit 390.45;84819 VALLEY MERCANTILE CO INC. battery 143.94;84820 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY stabilizer bar link,filters,batteries,antifreeze,core return,belt/vibrating plate 491.45;84821 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;84822 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 127.21;84823 WAGNER RENTS planer rental 1786.40;84824 WASTEBUILT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS pump gear key 723.01;84825 Void;84826 WJR WY LLC repair baler 849.07;84827 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;84828 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION new license plates 20.00;84829 ZELL HEATING & COOLING LLC service call 185.33; 84830 Void;84831 WESTCO landmaster bw,banjo hb,hose fittings,plus turf herbicide,contract unleaded 17688.46;84832 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 36.39;84833 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 2114.16
Public Notice No. 9773 published in The Torrington Telegram on August 28, 2026.
