City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 1, 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, Streets & Sanitation Superintendent Hawley and Deputy City Clerk Servantez.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Viktorin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A remembrance ceremony was held in honor of Lieutenant Harley Mark.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. East D Street Project update. Mayor Doby stated that the East D Street Project is complete. He thanked Eric Reichert Insulation and Construction for the job that they did. Mayor Doby also thanked the residents of that street for their patience in enduring the construction project; 2. Mayor Doby indicated that the Mayor and Council have the primary duty of protecting the health, safety, welfare and morals of City residents and visitors to the City. He commented that the Mayor and Council manage and budget for several departments that work tirelessly 24/7 365 days per year to provide police protection and fire protection. Mayor Doby stated that in addition to police and fire protection, the City provides a 24/7 365 days per year 911 emergency dispatch and non-emergency call center, and a 24/7 365 days per year first rate ambulance service that provides emergency medical services and medical transport. He indicated that the City also supplies reliable electricity, clean water and sanitary sewer, safe and passable streets and alleys, an efficient billing and payment system for the services at City Hall, and an efficient, fair and just court system for violations of City ordinances. Mayor Doby commented that the Mayor and Council manage and budget for all of these things that allow us to live a civilized life here in Torrington; 3. Mayor Doby stated that some issues have come to his attention regarding solid waste pick-up and disposal. He indicated that in areas of town where there are no alleys for the larger 3 cubic yard dumpsters to be placed, the City provides 90-gallon roll-outs. Mayor Doby commented that those individual containers allow for the residents to safely and conveniently dispose of their household trash for regular pick-up by the City garbage trucks. He stated that in certain areas, the roll-outs are being left at the curb much longer than necessary. Mayor Doby indicated that if they are full, they are subject to being blown over by the wind with the trash then being scattered about. He commented that even if the roll-outs are empty but left on the curb, they detract from the looks of the neighborhood and impede the traffic flow somewhat. Mayor Doby stated that he wants to remind all roll-out customers of the following rules under current City ordinances: 1. The basic solid waste household fee is $39.07 per month; 2. A customer may request an additional roll-out container for $8.48 per month; 3. Trash is picked-up one day per week; 4. Homeowners may place the full roll-out container on the curb at 5:00 p.m. the day before trash pick-up; 5. The empty container must then be removed from the curbside by 8:00 p.m. the day of pick-up; and 6. Mayor Doby indicated that this system allows for the roll-outs to be at curbside for a maximum period of 27 hours per 7 day week. He commented that he is asking residents to comply with this schedule to allow for efficient trash pick-up and disposal, better traffic flow, less litter, and a more attractive neighborhood and town. Mayor Doby stated that the City can enforce this schedule process by issuing warnings or citations for failure to comply. He indicated that he would much prefer that folks act responsibly to avoid a visit from Code Enforcement Officers. Mayor Doby commented that we all want a cleaner, more orderly and litter free town; and 4. 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 08-18-26 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby opened the public hearing regarding a request for a retail liquor license transfer of ownership from Maverik, Inc. DBA Maverik Store #293 to Maverik Group, LLC DBA Maverik Store #293 for the license term 09-02-26 through 03-31-27. Deputy City Clerk Servantez stated that Maverik recently went through an organizational merger from a corporation to a limited liability company (LLC). She indicated that what they are requesting is a transfer of ownership for their retail liquor license from Maverik, Inc. to Maverik Group, LLC. Mayor Doby asked for public comments in favor of or against the approval of the transfer of ownership request, none were heard. The public hearing was closed. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the retail liquor license transfer of ownership from Maverik, Inc. DBA Maverik Store #293 to Maverik Group, LLC DBA Maverik Store #293 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month. It stated that hunger is of vital concern in Wyoming where food insecurity rates are at a more than 10-year high, including one in every seven individuals and one in every five children, experience food insecurity, and indicated that more than 2,330 individuals in Goshen County, over 18.5% of the population, are estimated to experience food insecurity today. It also encouraged all citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of food insecurity and how it impacts our nation, state, county and communities. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Julius Rios presented for approval an exterior property painting request. He stated that his goal is to start a small side business, so he is seeking approval to paint address numbers on sidewalk curbs. Mr. Rios indicated that the purpose of the request is to improve driver and pedestrian visibility, and to enhance the curb appeal. He commented that in addition to addresses he can incorporate flags and team logos into the design. Mayor Doby stated that Section 10.08.020 of the municipal code requires Mayor and Council approval for any person wishing to paint any curb, street or other area. Councilman Kelly inquired if reflective paint will be used to paint the addresses. Mr. Rios responded no, unless the Mayor and Council approve the use of the reflective paint. He indicated that he is planning on utilizing black and white paint only. Mayor Doby commented that he would be more comfortable approving the painting of just numbers only for uniformity and practicality reasons. He asked Mr. Rios if he would be willing to follow guidelines put together by Streets & Sanitation Superintendent Hawley to ensure that uniformity is achieved. Mr. Rios replied yes. Chief of Police Johnson stated that reflective paint would be easier to pick up at night. He indicated that he would recommend that Mr. Rios be allowed to use reflective paint. Mr. Rios commented that if reflective paint is permitted to be used, he will use only that type of paint for every address for uniformity purposes. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve Julius Rios to participate in his business by using reflective black and white paint, painting numbers only and by abiding by the guidelines that Streets & Sanitation Superintendent Hawley creates. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented for approval an Agreement for Professional Services with Old Glory Engineering. He stated that the agreement will retain Old Glory Engineering of Saratoga, Wyoming to perform engineering and grant writing services for the preparation and submittal of a CDBG grant application for the FY27 Sewer Lining & Manhole Replacements Project in the not to exceed amount of $25,000.00. DPW Harkins indicated that the CDBG Program has been used by the City in the past to construct both water and sewer projects. He commented that if staff is successful in receiving this grant, the grant will cover up to 95% of the project costs. DPW Harkins stated that Austin Gilbert with Old Glory Engineering recommended that the City provide a 5% match to gain up to five points in the application evaluation process. He indicated that the maximum match that the City would contribute to this project is $100,000.00. DPW Harkins commented that the project will include lining sewer lines and replacing brick manholes. He stated that the preliminary estimate for this project was $1,500,000.00 and indicated that after a lengthy discussion with Mr. Gilbert, they reached a target of about $1,800,000.00 for the work that needs to be completed for the project. DPW Harkins commented that the FY27 Sewer Fund Budget includes $100,000.00 for professional services. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Old Glory Engineering as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented the bid results for a New Mechanical Street Sweeper with Vertical Conveyor System and Vacuum Support. She stated that staff recommends awarding the bid to Hardline Equipment of Commerce City, Colorado in the amount of $360,328.44. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the estimated delivery time associated with Hardline Equipment’s bid is 120 calendar days. She commented that a bid opening was held on 08-26-26 and stated that three bids were submitted. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that Hardline Equipment provided a demo of the 2026 Dulevo D6 and commented that City staff was impressed by the maneuverability around tight corners and the overall operation and performance of the sweeping system. She stated that the specifications called for a vacuum system which will help with cleaning debris from storm drains. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the Elgin sweepers bid by Joe Johnson Equipment do not have the vacuum assist option available and are strictly mechanical. She commented that for those reasons, staff is recommending the 2026 Dulevo D6 Street Sweeper. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that although the bid received from Hardline Equipment is not the low bid, it is the only bid that conforms to all of the specifications set forth by the Streets and Sanitation Department. She indicated that funding for the sweeper is established in the FY27 Budget in the amount of $360,000.00. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that the overage of $328.44 will be absorbed by the Streets operating budget. Streets & Sanitation Superintendent Hawley spoke in support of awarding the bid to Hardline Equipment. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to award the bid to Hardline Equipment of Commerce City, Colorado in the amount of $360,328.44 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval an amendment to the policy handbook in regard to the Compensatory Time/Overtime Policy. She stated that the changes that were made to the policy include the following: 1. A clause was added that allows employees, under extenuating circumstances, to temporarily exceed 80 hours of compensatory time with the Mayor’s approval; 2. Verbiage was added to allow the pay out of compensatory time as wages when a non-exempt employee is promoted to an exempt position. Any accrued compensatory time will be paid out at the hourly rate the employee was making in the non-exempt position; and 3. The section that stated, “The time granted must be used within the fiscal year,” was removed. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the amendment to the policy handbook in regard to Compensatory Time/Overtime Policy as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 08-19-26 to 09-01-26 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 participated in Safe Kids Day on 08-29-26 and indicated that the department will be participating in the Egg Drop at the Elementary School on 09-02-26. Fire Chief Schick commented 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. Lastly, he stated that the Guns N Hoses Blood Draw is scheduled to take place on 09-11-26 at the Fire Station.
Councilman Viktorin 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 Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the Wage Committee recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 84834 AFLAC payroll withholding 407.02;84835 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 41.54;84836 CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ credit refund 331.53;84837 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 401.51;84838 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 2429.92;84839 DIETZLER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Airport Terminal Building Project 158241.92; 84840 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 3225.00;84841 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. New Airport Terminal Building 8451.14;84842 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 881.11;84843 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 657484.83;84844 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER payroll withholding 186.46;84845 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00;84846 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;84847 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pe-Treatment Facility Project 47642.08;84848 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project-retainage 2507.47;84849 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2324.78;84850 STEALTH UNDERGROUND LLC water service line potholing 14885.00;84851 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;84852 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 30206.54;84853 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC blades,premix CGII 186.54;84854 AC ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE repairs/kitchen box at prison 1579.95;84855 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES DOT drug test,rapid screen drug test 142.00;84856 ACEK9 ace watchdog service membership 168.00;84857 ALDOUS ATIS deposit refund 43.21;84858 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES car dolly set,concrete floor cleaner,screwdriver,cable cleaner, toilet cleaner,gloves,drum unit,fuel line disconnect set,wasp/hornet killer,double sided tape,vacuum belt,storage system hooks,blanket,tires,pens,wall brochure holder,correction tape,train candy molds,pop up canopy,vinyl cement,toner cartridge,webcam 2486.94;84859 AMERI-BRAND PRODUCTS INC. remaining balance/mesh pool cover 6400.13;84860 ARROW ELECTRIC OF TORRINGTON wire outlet/ breaker,repairs/river pump 943.00;84861 AVALANCHE AEROBATICS snacks,shirts,posters/fly-in event 2998.55;84862 BAILYE GOULART mileage reimb 207.35;84863 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON extension tubes,junction box,cover,adapters,fasteners,metal post,concrete,spring nut,heat gun,carpet knife,clamps,chain,bolt snap,lag screw eye,gang cover,pipe strap,elbow,coupling,primer kit,fly bait,o-rings,washers,hooks,bit set,cut-off blade,riser extension,tee,pop-up head,granite,combo wrench,s-trap, faucet,supply line,silicone sealant,slip joint nut,aerators 493.48;84864 BOB RUWART MOTORS hex flanges,lower front door hinge 139.67;84865 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. tube,blades,tie downs,rakes,chain, brushes,buckets,detent pin,gear lube,goggles,floor fan,hose clamps,adapter,pails,bottled water,coupling, elbow,pipe nipple,mat,spray paint,seat covers,brush,chain lubricant,belt dressing,ratchet,chain hook, interlocking ring mat,conduit,work boots,socket set,cleaner,bolts,screwdriver,car wash soap,sponge,mitt, bucket,chop saw wheel,coveralls,welding apron,round up sprayer,nipples,pipe thread tape,ball valve, sledge hammer,tool set,steering wheel cover,mouse traps,batteries,gloves,hose,pliers,washers,wrench, pry bar,windshield washer fluid,water paste 2226.78;84866 BROWN CO throttle 22.49;84867 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines 887.53;84868 CENTURYLINK water telemetry line,LCC remote HVAC line 205.93;84869 COMPACTOR EXPRESS 3-phase power unit 5500.00;84870 COMPLETE WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES cloning cables,battery/radios-split w/ rural 616.92;84871 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. spray paint,saw blade,poly straps 1151.20;84872 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 8868.18;84873 DISPLAY SALES CO banner rods,banding straps 612.55;84874 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster pick-ups 83.00;84875 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 830.00;84876 ENNIS FLINT INC. paint/sealer 1663.62;84877 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project 370824.81;84878 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project-retainage 19517.09;84879 ERIN CLAYCOMB deposit refund 22.83;84880 EUGENE NAU credit refund 118.02;84881 FR CLOTHING & SUPPLY fire resistant clothing 549.82;84882 G & L CONCRETE concrete 2149.00;84883 GO GOSHEN WCG donation/Veterans banner sponsorship 250.00;84884 GORILLA WASTE SOLUTIONS deposit refund 138.17;84885 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC credit return 49.12;84886 GRAINGER bathroom sink 525.40;84887 HEALING CONNECTIONS MENTAL HLTH THERAPY individual sessions 400.00;84888 HIGH PLAINS APARTMENTS deposit refund 78.68;84889 HIGH POINTE ELECTRIC INC. repair sprinkler part,pool pump replacement 435.59;84890 HOME & LAWN SERVICES LLC spray dog park area, west c playground 835.00;84891 HOMETOWN LEASING copier lease 431.92;84892 HYDRO PRODUCTS CORP vanguard custom system 8995.00;84893 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION reimbursable stock supplies 1041.53;84894 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS LF new cell design & permit renewal 2586.25; 84895 ISMAEL MONTES deposit refund 53.19;84896 JULIO C. ANAYA property clean-up 175.00;84897 L N CURTIS & SONS fan,vacuum parts-split w/ rural 3648.21;84898 LANGER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC tire disposal 960.40;84899 LARAMIE PEAK MOTORS molding 55.48;84900 LARRY AND DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tank 253.00;84901 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC. cable ties,washers,cap screws 118.25;84902 LIFEMED SAFETY INC. protek annual calibration & prevent maint 1200.00;84903 LINDA TEETERS credit refund 86.52;84904 LLJMWT LLC drive,elec assy,belt,u-joints,bedknife,ball joint mount,pins,fan belt,v-belts,pulley-idler,filters,fuel pump kits,solenoid 4744.77;84905 MALAKI BRADDY protective respirator 66.00;84906 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. East D Street Project 40289.74;84907 MERVIN MECKLENBURG Court Appointed Attorney 390.00;84908 MES SERVICE CO LLC scba masks-split w/ rural 2333.11;84909 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC CO2 contents 78.00;84910 MH GUYS LLC credit refund 143.44;84911 MIRACLE PLAYSYSTEMS lll LLC spring,safety labels 525.37;84912 NASH MITCHELL deposit refund 45.22;84913 NAVEX GLOBAL INC. subscription services 5634.33;84914 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 1400.00;84915 NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC. mesh vests,medical oxygen,pip gloves 296.10;84916 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC filters,oil,drain plug,motor oil,socket set,wiper blades,anti-freeze,valve caps,fuel/water separator,sealant,filter wrenches 442.60;84917 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC troubleshoot issue w/ baler 95.00;84918 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires,tubes 2112.75;84919 PRINT EXPRESS INC. name plate 41.95;84920 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;84921 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC. lease contract-postage machine 407.91;84922 R & MM INVESTMENTS deposit refund 123.45;84923 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III LLC license fees-land lease 1629.64;84924 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC cooling tower treatment 2701.52;84925 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 308.52;84926 STUART C IRBY CO gloves,glove testing,fiberglass box pad,polymer cutout 3123.65;84927 THARYN BARKER deposit refund 83.19;84928 T-MOBILE cell phones,hot spots 541.18;84929 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM legals 2824.29;84930 TRANE US INC. semi-annual maintenance inspection 2707.25;84931 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/ contract 450.00;84932 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY hydraulics,idler/tensioner pulley,battery,core return,mini bulbs,diesel exhaust fluid,filters,anti-freeze,return,pressure grease,oil absorber,oil,lug nut,air coblu 917.36;84933 VAUGHN CONCRETE PRODUCTS catch basin 3120.00;84934 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 688.81;84935 WATER VIEW INVESTMENTS LLC burial connector,wire nut 138.75;84936 WATERWORTH annual software subscription 20000.00;84937 WESTERN SAFETY PRODUCTS INC. rubber gloves 200.50;84938 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC memorial day aerobatic competition 401.14;84939 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;84940 WY DEPT OF REVENUE ½ PSC electric utility assessment FY2027 2414.17;84941 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 96402.84
Public Notice No. 9783 published in The Torrington Telegram on September 11, 2026.
