City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Adams, Council Members Hill, Kinney, Law and Mattis. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins and Deputy City Clerk Anaya.
Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Director of Public Works Harkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Adams commented that he hopes everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and that he is looking forward to a good holiday season coming up.
Mayor Adams spoke in reference to the power outage that occurred on Saturday, November 30, 2019. He stated that it was caused by the galloping lines at the new Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Goshen Substation five miles east of town. Due to the outage at that substation, WAPA then tried to feed Torrington from the Stegall/Lyman Substation to restore power but unfortunately that line was also out due to transformer loss from the storm at Lyman and galloping lines as well. The extent of the outage was primarily due to WAPA working extensively towards getting the Stegall/Lyman Substation repaired. Mayor Adams indicated that Electrical Supervisor Youtz was asked by Black Hills Energy to bring one circuit of two up (the Community Hospital circuit was brought up first) and to then bring the second circuit up thirty minutes later to help stabilize the gas pressure and avoid gas outages. He stated that the temporary outage that occurred on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 was a result of WAPA attempting to re-establish the feed at the Goshen Substation. When WAPA crews paralleled in, the power went out. WAPA shortly after discovered that there was a burned off jumper on the takeoff structure at the Goshen Substation that they were unaware of, therefore, they had to re-establish the feed to the Stegall/Lyman Substation in order for power to be restored. Mayor Adams commended all of the City of Torrington departments who responded effectively to the high pressure situation that was a result of blizzard like weather and extremely cold temperatures that caused the power outage. He commented that the Streets Department has been diligently working on snow removal and clearing streets, and indicated that it will be a work in progress. Mayor Adams stated that the storm also illuminated several problems that the City did not know existed. Torrington Police Department Dispatch received several calls inquiring about emergency preparedness including heavy equipment rental availability and concerns regarding individuals with special medical needs. At the time of the storm, Dispatch did not have the pertinent information available to divulge, but that has since then been corrected. Mayor Adams indicated that City fuel pumps were out of commission due to the electric outage; there are plans in the near future to remedy this issue. He then discussed the largest issue that arose which is in regards to the lack of designated shelters within the City that are heated. In plain words, there are none available. Mayor Adams stated that shelters fall under the emergency management category and that it will be an issue that will need to be discussed as time goes on.
Mayor Adams stated that the City has designated snow routes that need to be cleared. He urged the public to please move all vehicles off of those streets after significant weather events occur in order to allow for proper snow removal to take place. Those designated snow routes include the following streets: West C Street, Main Street, East D Street, 30th Avenue, 25th Avenue, 20th Avenue, 17th Avenue and the Overpass.
Mayor Adams indicated that Dietzler Construction Corporation, the contractor that completed the Frontage Road Reconstruction and Water Line Replacement Project, will return in the Spring of 2020 to execute final cleanup procedures and seeding where needed.
Mayor Adams announced that the annual Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. on 27th Avenue and proceed south on Main Street and will culminate on the lawn just south of the Goshen County Courthouse where the first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place.
Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Mattis seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 11-19-19 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Adams requested approval to amend the agenda as follows:
• Add Conditional Sale Agreement – Between Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, U.S.A., and the City of Torrington to the Action Items List.
Councilman Law moved and Councilman Kinney seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief of Police Hurd introduced Communications Officer Ali Alyamani to the Mayor and Council.
Councilman Kinney commended Police Officer Rojas for exemplifying excellent community policing service by assisting an elderly lady across the street.
Patrick Zimmerer with Table Mountain Vineyards, LLC requested approval of a catering permit for a Goshen County Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Event to be held at 2042 Main Street (21st & Main) on December 6, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Councilman Mattis moved and Councilman Kinney seconded to approve the catering permit as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Adams presented for approval the Conditional Sale Agreement between Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, U. S. A., and the City of Torrington. He stated that the agreement is for the purchase of 15 DR2A EFI Golf Carts and indicated that Golf Pro Dent has the golf carts on a rotation schedule to trade-in for new models to ensure that proper upkeep and maintenance is always attained on them. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that if the agreement is approved, there will be an increase of $288.00 to the FY 2021 Budget. Councilman Law stated that the acquiring of new golf carts on a rotation schedule is a great program that makes the golf course more operative, friendly and professional. Councilman Law moved and Councilman Kinney seconded to approve the Conditional Sale Agreement between Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, U. S. A., and the City of Torrington as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 11-20-19 to 12-03-19 were presented for payment. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Mattis seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Adams asked for public comments, questions or concerns. None were heard.
Councilman Mattis thanked all of the City of Torrington departments that were instrumental in responding to the events that resulted from the power outage occurrence. He then encouraged the public to attend regularly scheduled Council meetings to voice any concerns that they may have as the Council meeting venue is the most appropriate place to do so. Councilman Law stated that the power outage event served as the perfect learning experience for all residents of the community to also evaluate their own personal preparedness for such instances.
Councilman Law moved and Councilman Kinney seconded that there being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council to adjourn at 7:24 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were approved for payment: 67253 AFLAC payroll withholding 249.60;67254 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 144.00;67255 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 394.55;67256 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 13108.29;67257 DENT, DAVID A. Golf Pro Payable 291.02;67258 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY payroll withholding 235.97;67259 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 1541.00;67260 MERIDIAN TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION payroll withholding 2223.00;67261 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 369.37;67262 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 63.00;67263 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2110.13;67264 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 96.97;67265 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO payroll withholding 32.70;67266 WY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT payroll withholding 262.61;67267 WY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT payroll withholding 202.45;67268 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 14338.54;67269 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 60.00;67270 WYRULEC CO firefighter incentives 2144.70;67271 Void;67272 Void; 67273 Void;67274 Void;67275 Void;67276 Void;67277 Void;67278 SHORT, TRISTICA final bill-deposit return 96.53;67279 ROBERT & KAREL OLIPHANT final bill-deposit return 166.07;67280 JADEN L. GEORGE final bill-deposit return 82.49;67281 PATRICIA GERRES final bill-deposit return 31.71;67282 HEATH SEELY property cleanup-mow/weed 75.00;67283 SYDNEY RUMMEL final bill-deposit return 12.10;67284 EVAN J. MCCREERY final bill-deposit return 5.71;67285 NICHOLAS ERICKSON final bill-deposit return 79.49; 67286 RITA GALVAN final bill-credit return 107.83;67287 TESSA FEAGLEY final bill-credit return 64.44; 67288 HIGH PLAINS APT final bill-credit return 53.24;67289 BACKFLOW PREVENTION SUPPLY INC. calibration test kit 99.27;67290 BENCHMARK OF TORRINGTON P.C. Frontage Road-construction phase 11223.68;67291 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON threadlocker, blue flags, coupling, primer, elbow, cement, cable ties, screwdriver, ice hole saw, compression sleeve, sealant, electrical tape, screws 140.46; 67292 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. antifreeze, furnace filters, meyers refill, screwdriver, bolts, ball mount, bulkhead, nipples, batteries, seat covers, rubber mat, drill/drive set, drill bit sets, hammers, air freshener, extension pole, snow brush, bucket, twist mop, boots, office chair, sawzall blade, spray paint, epoxy, socket adapter, ratchet wrench set 1102.46;67293 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. fuses, meter locking devices/keys, return, led street lights 3495.18;67294 CNA SURETY wy p e position-municipal court admin (court clerk) 100.00;67295 BZ HOSPITALITY final payment-Christmas party 2005.49;67296 CITYSERVICEVALCON LLC Phillips 66 terminal maint fee, jet fuel 18120.10;67297 CITY OF TORRINGTON wipes, postage, recording fee-lien 47.26;67298 CULLIGAN WATER OF TORRINGTON dispenser rentals, miscellaneous parts 196.60;67299 DALE'S TIRE & RETREADING tires 622.24;67300 DIETZLER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Frontage Road Project 163993.70;67301 EJS SUPPLY LLC pelican main broom, pelican scraper-dirt shoe 646.75;67302 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 268.00;67303 FRESH FOODS scrub brush, dishwasher detergent 12.39;67304 FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS foam system repair 1184.84;67305 G & L CONCRETE concrete 633.25;67306 GALLS LLC leather gloves 435.20; 67307 GLOBAL EQUIPMENT CO dispensers, picnic tables w/ benches 1467.54;67308 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC door replacement 3712.00;67309 GOSHEN CO TREASURER property taxes, Hill Irrigation Assessment 51541.69;67310 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydroxide, diaphragm 2215.85;67311 HORIZON WEST INC. bushing kit, hitch 577.12;67312 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION air fresheners, tuberculocidal cleaner, trash liners, toilet tissue, sprayer, odor control fogger, towel rolls, bowl cleaner 890.49;67313 ITRON INC. hardware/software maint 5338.51;67314 JCG TECHNOLOGIES INC. liberty court recording system-support service 525.00;67315 JACOBS, MADELEINE embroidery-shirts w/ name & logo 192.00;67316 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent 75.00;67317 MEL'S COUNTRY CARDS & PARTY desk bar engraving 14.89;67318 LIFT SOLUTIONS INC. cylinder-master, clutch slave cylinder 184.26;67319 MAILFINANCE INC. postage machine lease 406.50;67320 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. medical oxygen 53.95;67321 MCMURRY READY MIX CO. rock 508.64;67322 MENARDS Christmas lights/tree lights 509.83;67323 MIRACLE RECREATION spring rider replacement parts, galvanized base 590.37;67324 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS dispatch service contract 15327.09;67325 MSA SAFETY SALES LLC thermal imaging camera repair 857.69;67326 MUNICIPAL PIPE SERVICES fire line valve, sleeve 4000.00; 67327 NE SAFETY AND FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. annual fire extinguisher inspections/recharge fees 2455.00;67328 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. bracket cross top/square cap flat 727.82;67329 NORTH PARK TRANSPORTATION freight-crates of artwork 116.08;67330 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 30.00; 67331 JERRY POST PSY.D. PC pre-employment exam & protocol costs 400.00;67332 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III. LLC land lease 1223.22;67333 RIVER VIEW SAND & GRAVEL LLC pea gravel 1127.01;67334 SAM'S CLUB/SYCHRONY BANK report covers, Christmas lights 219.66;67335 SCHNEIDER WILD FUR gloves 520.00;67336 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY diesel exhaust fluid 14.99;67337 STUART C IRBY CO fleece liners w/ polartec, led search lights 545.00;67338 TITAN MACHINERY INC. scraper-dirt shoe 179.49;67339 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 800.00;67340 TORRINGTON OFFICE SUPPLY notebooks, binder, bulletin board, chairs, ink/toner cartridges, sticky notes, ink roller, correction tape, credenza shell, hanging pedestals, outlet strip w/ surge protector, laminated/electronic tape cartridges, paper, mechanical pencils, desk pad, lead, binder clips, staple remover, labels, business cards, planners, white board, dry erase markers, trash can, wall calendars, sugar canister, padded envelope 2017.93;67341 U S POSTMASTER first class presort annual fee, PO Box annual rent 355.00;67342 CENTURYLINK data lines, TVFD phone 2627.17;67343 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones, data-tablets/cameras 1351.34;67344 GRAINGER gloves, bare tool hammer drill/impact wrench 350.95;67345 WAGNERS FLORAL LLC balloon bouquet 47.10;67346 SIMPLY CLEAN detergent 76.16;67347 WATER INFORMATION SHARING & ANALYSIS CNT annual membership dues 524.00;67348 WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY brackets/ arms for wood poles 2226.22;67349 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION airport fuel license renewal 50.00; 67350 WY DEQ - SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE DIV annual tank fees 800.00;67351 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY 1st aid kit supplies 83.22;67352 WY LOCAL GOVERNMENT LIABILITY POOL deductible 1000.00;67353 WY MACHINERY air/oil filters, elements 173.91;67354 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 62090.77;67355 WY WATER QUALITY & POLLUTION CNTRL WWQ conference registration 340.00;67356 WY DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 16210.76;67357 KENYON, CHUCK reimb-workshop snacks 69.63
Public Notice No. 7262 published in the Torrington Telegram December 13, 2019.
