The Torrington City Council met in regular session

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Torrington     )    
County of Goshen     )
State of Wyoming        )

    The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Present:  Mayor Varney, Council Members Adams, Hill, Kelly and Law. Also Present:  Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Engineer Harkins, Interim Police Chief Weeks, Streets and Sanitation Supervisor Korell, Cemetery Sexton Friedlan, Fire Chief Petsch, and Deputy City Clerk Kinnan.
Mayor Varney called the meeting to order.

        Mayor Varney led the Pledge of Allegiance.
        Mayor Varney announced he received a letter from Vyve Broadband. They stated as of April 20th, 2017 they will replace the duplicate CBS station KGWN on channel 5 with the CW network from KSTF. CBS programming from KSTF will remain on channel 10.
        Mayor Varney commented representatives from the Ports to Plains and Heartland Expressway groups are currently in Washington D.C. to meet with Congressional members. Joe Kiely and Deb Cottier agreed to represent Torrington when they meet with Barrasso, Enzi and Cheney. Mayor Varney stated he is frustrated with the fourteen mile stretch of highway that needs to be four-lane east of Torrington into Nebraska.  Nebraska says they will four-lane their seven mile section east of the Wyoming/Nebraska state line when Wyoming does their side and Wyoming says they will do their side when Nebraska does theirs.  
        Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which   includes the minutes from the 02-21-17 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.    
        Councilman Adams moved and Councilman Law seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.     
        Paul Stille with Leo Riley & Co. presented the Auditor’s Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2016. Mr. Stille commented they had excellent cooperation from the staff and thanked them for their assistance.  He stated due to the adoption of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 68 Accounting and Reporting for Pensions, the City’s financial statement must include the proportionate share of the net liability of the pension plan the City participates in, which is the Wyoming Retirement System (WRS). Currently the WRS is underfunded, so the City must reflect their proportionate share of the net pension liability. At June 30, 2016 the City’s liability was a total of $4,458,989. The City’s liability amounts will fluctuate year to year based on the rate of return on WRS pension plan investments and the total pension liability. Mr. Stille noted additional auditing was required due to the City receiving a major federal award for the Airport Improvement Program. Councilman Adams inquired about the statement in the report that says the City is a high risk auditee. Mr. Stille stated the City must have three consecutive federal audits to drop out of the high risk, in 2015 the City did not require any federal audits. Mr. Stille commented the State of Wyoming has seen tighter budgets and continued revenue shortfalls for the upcoming year. Councilman Adams moved and Councilwoman Hill seconded to accept the financial report as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.
        Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ENACTING SECTION 3.04.206 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2017 REVISIONS, CREATING A POWER COST ADJUSTMENT RELATING TO ELECTRICAL RATES. He stated the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) last week. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Adams seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1175 on third reading. Motion carried unanimously.
        Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 12.36.070 RELATING TO THE SALE AND COST OF LOTS IN THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CEMETERY. He commented a correction in the ordinance needed to be made regarding the size of a single lot, it should be 5’ x 10’ not 5’ x 7’. Mayor Varney commented that Staff recommended rates be increased since they have not been raised since 2012.  Councilman Law moved and Councilwoman Hill seconded to approve the ordinance as presented on first reading. Motion carried unanimously.
        Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 12.36.095 RELATING TO INTERMENT AND DISINTERMENT COSTS IN THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CEMETERY. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the ordinance as presented on first reading. Motion carried unanimously.
         The bills from 02-22-17 to 03-07-17 were presented for payment. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Adams seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
        Councilman Law congratulated Streets and Sanitation Supervisor Korell and his crew for a job well done during the recent snow storm.
        Councilwoman Hill commented the Torrington girls basketball team did not advance to the State tournament but the Torrington boys did. She encouraged residents to support the Torrington boys basketball team by attending the upcoming games.
        Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Law seconded that there being no further business to come before the Council to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were approved for payment: 59312 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium, flex contrib 84553.32;59313 WAYNE COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION INC pay app4 City shop detention pond/ storm h20 90885.70;59314 VOID;59315 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales&use tax 22121.72; 59316 BENCHMARK OF TORRINGTON P.C. city shop storm h20 detention pond cnstrctn 4194.90;59317 882-NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. PAYROLL WITHHOLD 208.00;59318 MC CABE,MICHAEL airport contract 935.00;59319 MCI A VERIZON COMPANY long distance/911 call backs 9.10;59320 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withhold 52.44; 59321 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER&SEWER DISTRICT MUSEUM WA&SWR 66.75;59322 CENTURY LINK security data line 39.53; 59323 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS EMT Pension 60.00;59324 SCHAMEL,DALE cr rtrn/final bill 167.06; 59325 SCHNEIDER,BRITTANY dep rtrn/final bill 125.41;59326 BUTRICK,LARRY final bill/dep rtrn 81.30; 59327 ENGLE,TRENTON W final billing- deposit return 64.74;59328 LUND,GREG final bill/dep rtrn 54.04;59329 ANDERSON, DAVID cr rtrn/final payment 15.00;59330 MOORE,STEPHANIE dep rtrn/final bill 15.45;59331 MARTIN,CHRISTINA final bill/dep rtrn 43.10;59332 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC oil filters 37.44;59333 ARROW ELECTRIC OF TORRINGTON install new ext thermostat, 4ft cable,MC conn 162.00;59334 AIR-SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC. repair pool boiler,pressure switch, mileage 919.45; 59335 ALLDATA repair series/auto info system (annual subsc) 1500.00;59336 ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION arbor day annual membership 30.00; 59337 ASMUS,JERRY E snow removal-9 hrs x 2trucks 1800.00;59338 ADP LLC ezlabor manager software 672.67;59339 BARNYARD TREE SERVICE tree trimming clear elec lines 8450.00;59340 BENCHMARK OF TORRINGTON P.C. detention pond pay req 8,frontage rd topographic survey&design reconst 8219.71; 59341 BLOEDORN LUMBER COMPANY-TORRINGTON caulk&gun,fan bulbs, weather strip,liq nails,jig sawbld, pwr bits,fender washers cartons, tape measure, bolts,washers,anchors,screen stock,screws,poly adh,pvc caps,sawtooth hanger,rust spray primer 225.69;59342 BLUFFS SANITARY SUPPLY INC bag,nail 500pk,2 ply tp,husky tuberculocidal, liners,liner(CR) 180.03;59343 BNT ENTERPRISES LLC graphics for ambulance 250.00;59344 CASELLE INC Contract Support&Maint 1990.00;59345 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER kitchen faucet,trash can, duplex outlets,duplex plates,wshr pack,jobber bit,ele bx,washer bx,S hooks,S replcmnt tarp stp hks,pvc elbows/conduit/bush,bird spikes,split rail psts,rtcht st,shoe scrper,galv nipple 192.34; 59346 CNH INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL PRODUCTIVITY PLUS blades for extendable chain saw 17.60;59347 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withhold phone data/utilities/golf 1454.76; 59348 CITY OF TORRINGTON c/o FIRST STATE BANK Optional Tax deposit 56565.13;59349 CO CODE CHAPTER annual membership dues 30.00; 59350 CO STATE UNIVERSITY compost analysis(manure comp&potting soil) 48.00;59351 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL amb supply 225.13;59352 CONNECTING POINT copier all inclsv srvc cntrcts/ mnthly chrgs 381.32;59353 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. air king washer parts 2.40; 59354 CULLIGAN WATER OF TORRINGTON salt,water, delivery,rental,misc parts, 156.95;59355 DENT, DAVID A golf pro payable 194.32;59356 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC cleaning visits,recycle crew 4135.00; 59357 VALLEY PLUMBING & HEATING repair water heater,wa pressure problem,cooling tower overflowing 360.49; 59358 DPC INDUSTRIES INC sodium hypo(dixichlor max)bulk 1799.99;59359 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 3m surg clppr blade replace,OB kits 102.47;59360 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC lab test/outfall001 permit wy0020231 79.00;59361 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY PAYROLL WITHHOLD 235.97;59362 FASTENAL COMPANY washers,hex nuts/cap screws/lag screws,bleach,lens clng twls, batteries,resprtr,hot galv chain, s hooks,crimp tool,safe eyewear,c procell batteries 1103.27;59363 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION return shipping 31.37;59364 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1701 10"x6" threaded flange 388.10;59365 FRENCHMAN VALLEY FARMERS COOP INC. blue def w/pmp/lubricant 269.10;59366 AMERI-TECH EQUIPMENT COMPANY hydraulic pump & freight 489.45;59367 FRITZLER, LARRY& DEBORAH pump septic tank @ golf course 306.00;59368 G & L CONCRETE concrete 781.25; 59369 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC 1/4 Cent sales tax 14129.15;59370 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll WITHHOLD 1575.62;59371 USABLUEBOOK butterfly vlv 8"gear opertor w/ hndwhlx2 1853.11;59372 HAWKINS INC 55 gal blu drumx4 sodium hydrox4 drm cr 1032.60;59373 HEILBRUN'S NAPA AUTO PARTS air/oil/fuel/hydr filters,fuel pmp,prsr wshr repair,hydr hoses,fittings, flex cnnctr,conn adptr,harness, clevis slip hook,retainer,slide terminal,bulk filters, valtool 690.53;59374 IDEAL LINEN SUPPLY mats,sam dust,engy chrg,scrapr, coveralls,sam grmt,uniforms,sam grmt chrg,shp twl,wndshld twl,sam linen,clarke brush&cover,shovel pusher,glass cleaner 677.88;59375 INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS 16872 lF new cell design & permit rnwl 13362.13; 59376 INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS brake kleen for stock 56.04; 59377 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC extended hours for attorney 335.00;59378 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent 75.00;59379 KELLYS SUPERMARKET forklift training refreshments 19.52;59380 K & K COMMUNICATIONS paging service (elec mtrs) 12.00; 59381 KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT CO st sweeper brooms,dumpster lids 1973.95;59382 KRIZ-DAVIS COMPANY pvc pipe/reducr bushings, brackets, secondary leads,conduit,pad mounts,flex bits, 50amp fuselinks,reducing sleeves/splices,cable prep wipes, 200 amp meter mains,unitaps,3 port flex, LED lights,guy wire dispensr,triplex reel 5728.22;59383 L N CURTIS & SONS new bunker gear 2230.00; 59384 LEITHEAD'S APPLIANCE CENTER freezer repr 65.00; 59385 DANA J LENT LAW OFFICE Court Appointed 428.92;59386 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning, window cleaning 230.00;59387 MAILFINANCE INC postage machine qrtly lease payment 375.00;59388 THE METAL SHOP k - 02 - content (medical oxygen),1 rtnd 39.00;59389 MERIDIAN TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PAYROLL WITHHOLD 3233.00;59390 MOOREHOUSE INC removed&replaced roof- Midwest school 5950.00; 59391 NEW YORK LIFE payroll WITHHOLD 359.00;59392 NEW NORTH PLATTE IRRIGATION & DITCH 2017 water assessments 1800.00;59393 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC mini band repair clamps,1"dbl chk backflow preventer 220.83;59394 OLSON TIRE COMPANY tire repairs 155.50; 59395 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 62.25;59396 HEARTLAND EXPRESSWAY annual dues/ membership 2424.96;59397 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CO Arprt hngr doors repr,angle iron 188.38; 59398 PANHANDLE COOP urban systm lunch mtg,pmp fld,tires,unleaded,tire repairs,propane bottles, diesel, tire tube, propane 9324.52;59399 ENVIRO SERVICES INC lab analysis/outfall,pond3,settling pond 210.00; 59400 PINNACLE BANK USPS,trvl expses meals/ lodging/fuel,mosq spray trng reg fees,NV dist sys operatr exam,assoc spring nitride for trlr,gloves,low press gauges,intn’l code council exams, overboots, cell phone case,snow remv breakfast,helmet shields 2680.01;59401 PRINT EXPRESS INC shpg h2o& asbestos h2o samples 205.03; 59402 QUILL CORPORATION copy paper,toner,desktop planner,paper plate, Clorox wipes,soap,coffee,cups,dst msk,cap eraser,hooks 373.78;59403 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging WGGA pesticide app trng 384.95;59404 SPECTRUM ENGINEERING RESOURCES Cold Springs line design& drawings 794.75;59405 SAM'S CLUB/SYCHRONY BANK coffee, mop,dustoff,sheet prtcrs,dawn,glade 164.10;59406 SCHANEMAN,LARRY repair veh. rt outside door handle 169.99;59407 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY wiper blades,air/oil/fuel filters,hydr hoses&fittings, batteries, retainer pins,plastic cvrs,grease fittings,circuit breakers,core rtrns,lube,washr fluid,ps hoses,fuel parts, main seal rprs,muffler,headlight clmps,shipping,paint markers,int pipe,eng oil cooler,steering stabilizr shock,pwr invertr cec appr,2-cycle oil 2335.35;59408 SMITTY'S REPAIR SERVICE rpr snowplow,welding wire,extnd vlv key main drain-3/4"33/4" struc pipe 178.64;59409 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop contract 125.00;59410 STUART C IRBY COMPANY gloves,leather protectors 457.92; 59411 SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC maint fuel leak protect 1175.00;59412 THORNTON,ROBERT A. Repair door, commercial cables 91.45;59413 TORRINGTON AMBULANCE CPR training&1st Aid class 10.00; 59414 TORRINGTON OFFICE SUPPLY receipt books,writing pads,tape disp,binders,binder index divdrs, rubbr bands,toner, erasers, pencil lead,pens,vinyl cards,paper cartons ,report cvrs,copy paper,label tape,ink cartrdgs, sleeves,business card hldr,address labels,desk setup w/chair, color paper,certificate papr, pencils,badge reel, desktp organizr,mnthly planner 1660.89;59415 CENTURY LINK data lines,911  2720.81;59416 BSN SPORTS LLC replacement baby swings 236.97;59417 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones,data for tablets 874.84;59418 GRAINGER transport drum closed head 55gal 99.03;59419 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO PAYROLL WITHHOLD 32.70;59420 WAYNE COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION INC pay req5 storm water detention pond 74522.74;59421 WESTERN COOPERATIVE CO fuel 792.26;59422 WESTERN PATHOLOGY CONSULTANTS employment drug screens 124.00;59423 WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY term strips,nondimming led lghts 2197.06;59424 WINN-911 SOFTWARE telemetry software maint&support-annual 990.00;59425 WY CHILD SUPPORT PAYROLL WITHHOLD 230.76;59426 WY CHILD SUPPORT PAYROLL WITHHOLD 262.61;59427 WY FIRE CHIEF ASSOCIATION 2017 mmbrshp dues-Dept Chief &3 mem 190.00;59428 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY 1st aid kit supplies 199.70;59429 WY MACHINERY pmp as lift,gasket lift,tube,cutting edge bolts, nuts,washrs 688.28;59430 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM annual subscriptions, ads,legals 3025.60; 59431 LOFINK,TERRY G snow rmvl 800.00;59432 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 52791.62;59433 WY THEATRE TWO LLC movie passes 550.00;59434 WY DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 7913.93;59435 TD REAL ESTATE refund duplicate pymt-frzn h20 meter 229.00

Public Notice No. 6222 published in the Torrington Telegram March 17, 2017.