City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Adams, Council Members Hill, Kinney, Law and Patterson. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson and Deputy City Clerk Anaya.
Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Adams led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. COVID-19 updates/recommendations; 2. Changes to the manner in which business is conducted at City Hall due to COVID-19 (i.e., masks recommended, public encouraged to utilize drop boxes for payments, internal policies/procedures modified to ensure employee safety); 3. 09-08-20 Torrington Police Department Harley Mark virtual memorial service; 4. Torrington Police Department working with Shield616 to equip police officers with all-day rifle-rated body armor; 5. Progress on projects within the City; and 6. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of children on the streets as schools are back in session.
Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kinney seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 08-18-20 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Law moved and Councilman Kinney seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Deb Cottier, Chair of the Heartland Expressway Association, gave an update and presentation on benefits for the City of Torrington to remain as a member of the organization.
Attorney Eddington administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed official Councilman Richard Patterson.
Mayor Adams presented for approval a request from San Pedro JC, LLC DBA San Pedro Taqueria for a retail liquor license at 2113 Main Street. Karla Montelongo, President of San Pedro JC, LLC addressed the Mayor and Council. She stated that the LLC is requesting to upgrade from a restaurant liquor license to a retail liquor license in order to be eligible to apply for catering permits. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for consideration of the retail liquor license request. He asked for public comments for or against the approval of the retail liquor license. There being no one to speak for or against the approval of the retail liquor license, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Kinney moved and Councilwoman Hill seconded to approve the retail liquor license for San Pedro JC, LLC DBA San Pedro Taqueria at 2113 Main Street as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 08-19-20 to 09-01-20 were presented for payment. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Patterson 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 Law moved and Councilman Patterson seconded that there being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were approved for payment: 69107 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fee 33.46;69108 M.C. SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. Airport Runway Project 23512.51;69109 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO toro triplex greens mower 18000.00;69110 SIMON CONTRACTORS Airport Runway Project 1227077.32;69111 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/ sewer 238.88;69112 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2071.74;69113 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 2400.00;69114 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 25490.83;69115 JESSIMAN, KERISTI deposit refund 24.13;69116 ASSOC. OF PUBLIC TREASURERS-US & CANADA annual membership dues 159.00;69117 AVI PC Ground Water Well Project 2822.08;69118 BENCHMARK OF TORRINGTON P.C. East Side Lift Station/Trade 2020 1006.50;69119 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON concrete mix, bushings, bit, nipple, resettable combo, wasp/hornet killer spray, couplings, clamps, caulk gun/caulk, pvc pipe 184.88;69120 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. hoses, pto pins, insect killer, grease gun, lube, flip anchor, ratcheting tie down, brush, air freshener, bulkhead, nipple, bushing, receiver tube, shovel, bolt hangers, pasture gate, pump, extension cord, clamps, extender, hose barb, plug fuse, hyd fluid, gas can, ammonia 558.93;69121 BONFIRE ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC. boring 4200.00;69122 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC. street lights, conduit, wire-transformer riser, meter/mains, fire resistant shirts, meter sockets, disconnect sleeves, couplings 4160.18;69123 CITYSERVICEVALCON LLC Phillips 66 terminal maint fee 16.00;69124 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO led lighting-upgrade lighting for fire hall 4190.10;69125 CUMMINS INC. booster repairs, generator inspection 831.40;69126 DECKER, STEVE growth regulator 720.00;69127 DPC INDUSTRIES INC. sodium hypo 2709.00;69128 HERSTEAD MONUMENT CO move/reset monument 250.00;69129 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTENANC INC. engine repairs, NFPA pump tests 4307.08;69130 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES #1701 saddles 338.74;69131 FLAGS USA flags 291.00;69132 GALLS LLC uniform shirts/ pants, name tag 198.16;69133 GLOCK PROFESSIONAL INC. training 250.00;69134 GOSHEN CO CLERK arcasearch online records renewal fee 100.00;69135 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm 2439.37;69136 USABLUEBOOK return 6.54;69137 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION insecticide, paper towels, towel rolls, toilet paper, toilet bowl cleaner, cleaner, trash bags, knit rags 928.60;69138 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS landfill ground water data/statistical analysis-new cell design/permit renewal 11812.20;69139 INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS INC. fuel filters/element 396.33;69140 LONG II, DEREK J. tree spraying 2228.00;69141 MASEK GOLF CAR CO. arm, knuckle ydr 41.70;69142 MCI A VERIZON CO long distance/911 call back 36.90;69143 THE METAL SHOP welding rod, flat/channel iron 501.00;69144 MIRACLE RECREATION playground equipment 19599.00;69145 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 911 equipment lease 48425.08;69146 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES INC. compressor service call, water rescue equip, adjustments/testing 1308.37;69147 NAVEX GLOBAL INC. PolicyTech license renewal 3610.05;69148 HEARTLAND EXPRESSWAY heartland expressway luncheon 60.00;69149 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 30.00;69150 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO pump lever, ball bearing, rubber pad, impact arm kit, rod ends 1111.56;69151 PETERBILT OF WY credit/insurance payment, garbage truck repairs, filters, p/s 4379.98;69152 PORT-A-POTS BY TDS INC. stationary units 229.58;69153 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 797.40;69154 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC. lease contract 406.50; 69155 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III. LLC land lease 1259.91;69156 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC hangar rent reimb, bleach, wash clothes, dish soap, mop/bucket 267.36;69157 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;69158 ROSE BROTHERS INC. spindle assy, mower repair, float assy 227.29; 69159 SAM'S CLUB/SYCHRONY BANK swiffer duster, label tape, kleenex, febreze, air freshener pack 135.22;69160 SANITAS TECHNOLOGIES LLC landfill software annual renewal 395.00;69161 SCHNEIDER WILD FUR gloves 294.00;69162 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY hyd fluid, fuel, air/fuel/oil filters, return, battery, foam cleaner, rain x trigger, carb parts, valve, door lock actuator motors, v-belts, grinding wheel, rubber plug, hose clamp, ps fluid, lube, sealed beam, windshield wipers, drill bit, butt terminal, grease-crimson, belt tensioner 1025.32;69163 HEATH SEELY mow/weed eat/property cleanup 100.00;69164 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler heads/valves 1179.80;69165 TIMBERLINE ELECTRIC & CONTROL CORP field service-high service pumps 1440.00;69166 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 633.33;69167 TORRINGTON OFFICE SUPPLY return, address labels, receipt paper, scissors, memo pad, binders, cover stock, folder, laminated tape 137.20;69168 TRIHYDRO CORP WWTP Pre-Treat Design 18240.55;69169 TROXEL, TOM travel reimb 165.60;69170 CENTURYLINK data lines 2598.48;69171 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones, data-tablets/laptops, cameras 1365.88;69172 GRAINGER toilet bowl cleaner, wasp/hornet killer, blue def tester 438.85;69173 WEST WINDS TREE SERVICE tree trim 3500.00;69174 WY DEPT OF REVENUE uniform assessment FY21 2743.27;69175 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 63668.53; 69176 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 56.25;69177 SHERBEYN, JULIE credit refund 68.10;69178 HOWLE, CATHERINE credit refund 103.37;69179 COOK, RAE credit refund 121.58;69180 STC CONSTRUCTION refund water meter deposit less usage 2251.00;69181 AFLAC payroll withholding 439.92;69182 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 879.93;69183 DENT, DAVID A. Golf Pro Payable 2433.62;69184 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY payroll withholding 235.97;69185 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;69186 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2536.00;69187 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 369.37
Public Notice No. 7558 published in the Torrington Telegram on September 11, 2020.
