City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Patterson and Viktorin. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Assistant Chief of Police Connelly, Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel and Deputy City Clerk Anaya.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Deahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Weather updates. Announcement that the City is busy getting ready for the spring and summer seasons. City crews and staff are working on the municipal pool, the golf course and the many parks and fields that the City owns and maintains. Mayor Doby urged the public to please enjoy the many recreational opportunities provided by the City of Torrington as the seasons progress; 2. Reminder that the City of Torrington is now accepting applications for seasonal employment. If interested, please call (307) 532-5666 or visit www.torringtonwy.gov for more information; 3. Reminder that the City of Torrington offers a TextMyGov service that allows citizens to receive City alerts and notifications on their cell phones and make inquiries to City staff by text. To get started text “Hi” to (307) 338-2802; 4. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists on the streets as warmer weather approaches; and 5. Request to the public to refrain from using their cell phones while driving.
Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 02-20-24 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Paul Stille with Leo Riley & Co. presented the Auditor’s Financial Report for FY 2023 ending 06-30-23. He briefly reviewed some of the major highlights of the report which included the statement of net position, net pension liability, the balance sheet, the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances, the notes to the basic financial statements and the independent auditor’s report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to accept the financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Kirk Haas with the Goshen County Republican Party requested a waiver of Section 3. v. of the Lincoln Community Complex Pony Express Room Rental Agreement relating to firearms for the events scheduled for 09-06-24 and 09-07-24. He stated that the events are Wyoming State Republican Central Committee meetings and indicated that different towns throughout the state who wish to host these quarterly meetings have to submit a bid to be the hosting town and get awarded that bid in order to do so. Mr. Haas commented that the bylaws of the Wyoming Republican Party Article I Section 2. 2.2 state that, “At no time will any body of the Wyoming Republic Party meet in any venue that denies the individual the rights guaranteed by the US Constitution 2nd Amendment or the Wyoming Constitution.” He stated that the waiver is being requested due to that specific segment of the bylaws. Mr. Haas indicated that the waiver needs to be acquired in order for the meeting to be hosted in Torrington. Councilman Viktorin inquired if the central committee is coming to Torrington regardless of the outcome of the waiver request. Mr. Haas responded no and commented that the bid has not been awarded yet. He stated that if the waiver is not granted, though, the Pony Express Room would not be able to be used as the meeting location in Torrington. Councilman Patterson stated that he has done a lot of research and read statutes pertaining to the subject being considered and indicated that the City not conceding the waiver does not violate the Wyoming Constitution or the 2nd Amendment. He commented that his concern is that the City has policy in place for a reason and stated that he believes it is a bad precedent to waive a policy. Councilman Patterson indicated that there is some potential liability that could arise as a result of firearms being allowed in the facility that he is also concerned about. He commented that his biggest concern, though, is the fact that the Pony Express Room is next to a daycare that will be in operation the first day that these meetings are scheduled to commence and stated that that is a line that he will not cross. Councilman Patterson indicated that he is not anti-guns but that there is a time and a place. Mayor Doby commented that he had an extensive conversation with Chief of Police Johnson and stated that he, as the Chief of Police, does not have any safety concerns about the waiver if it is granted. He asked Assistant Chief of Police Connelly if he had any safety concerns to which Assistant Chief of Police Connelly replied no. Councilman Viktorin moved and Mayor Doby seconded to approve the Lincoln Community Complex Pony Express Room Rental Agreement waiver as presented. Voting aye Doby and Viktorin, nay Deahl, Kelly and Patterson. Motion failed.
Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ENACTING CHAPTER 5.28 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2024 REVISIONS, RELATING TO PERMITS – UTILITY WORK WITHIN CITY RIGHTS OF WAY. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1285 as presented on third reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel presented for approval a Marketing Agreement between the City of Torrington and Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc. DBA Service Line Warranties of America. He stated that Service Line Warranties of America offers property owners the opportunity, but not the obligation, to purchase any of the following products: An external water service line plan, an external sewer/septic line plan or an interior plumbing and drainage plan. Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel indicated that the role that the City of Torrington would play in this is simply that of a partnership. Councilman Patterson inquired if this particular company is regulated by the Wyoming Department of Insurance. Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel replied that he would assume yes since they are very active in the state, he is not positive, but he will verify. He commented that if the agreement is approved, staff will work with Regional Director Dennis Lyon to customize the letter that will be sent to the constituents of the City of Torrington informing them of the warranty program. Water/Wastewater Supervisor Troxel stated that staff is working internally on customizing the letter to the point where the City of Torrington will be portrayed as only a partner supporting the program. Mayor Doby indicated that he and staff have had an in-depth meeting with Mr. Lyons and detailed discussions internally regarding the City wanting a specific measure of control over what marketing material is going to be sent out. He commented that the goal is to customize the material in a manner that makes it unquestionably clear that Service Line Warranties of America is selling the service not the City of Torrington. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that another plus about the program is that local contractors will be utilized to perform the work for the claims that are submitted. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the Marketing Agreement between the City of Torrington and Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc. DBA Service Line Warranties of America as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 02-21-24 to 03-05-24 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns.
Councilman Deahl reminded the public that the FY 2024 Crack Fill Project is underway on East B Street and on East C Street.
Fire Chief Petsch briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to in the last couple of weeks. He stated that a few members of the department attended the funeral of fallen Sheridan police officer Nevada Krinkee on 03-01-24. Fire Chief Petsch also reported that the Wyoming State Forestry is already talking about trying to get people to put fire restrictions in place.
Mayor Doby reminded residents who will be holding controlled burns to call the dispatch non-emergency line ahead of time to provide relevant information about the burn.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 78040 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 314.00;78041 DENT, DAVID A. Golf Pro Payable 73.99;78042 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;78043 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2320.00;78044 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 15047.16;78045 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 160.00;78046 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 257.00;78047 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;78048 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 189.91;78049 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2325.37;78050 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 4308.80;78051 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 22935.21;78052 WY DEPT OF REVENUE uniform assessment 2409.82;78053 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;78054 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 90.00;78055 ADAMS, LINDA SUE credit refund 118.26;78056 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES pants/ shirts,file cabinet,iPad Pro,outdoor floor mat,wireless keyboard/mouse 1272.92;78057 ARROW ELECTRIC OF TORRINGTON install/power up LED light fixtures 220.00;78058 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.04;78059 AVI PC Well #16 Connection Project 3275.10;78060 B & B REPORTING INC. background check 44.95;78061 B & C STEEL CORPORATION round bars/dumpster rods 319.44;78062 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC. sign stands,roll up signs 1445.00;78063 BELL PARK TOWERS credit refund 15.76;78064 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON slotted angles,u-bolts,exterior stain,outdoor accents,penofin oil/bridges,paint thinner,plywood,pipe/hose cutter 772.38;78065 BOB RUWART MOTORS repairs 674.63;78066 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. hoses,square,site gauge tubing,face masks, bulbs,control valve,hose barb,coupler,hose clamps,pliers,propane cylinder,knee boot,fasteners,cable ties,bed mat,splashguard,nozzle,boot cleaner,detergent,battery,core exchange fee,rat bait,block bait, seat covers,rocker switch,ratchet strap,wick,electric cleaner,combo kit 1730.70;78067 BROWN CO engine oil,pole saw/pruner 834.93;78068 BRYANT ENTERPRISES LLC radio equipment 1670.00;78069 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2075.00;78070 CASTRO, ALISON deposit refund 26.49;78071 CENTURYLINK phone,data lines 1222.48;78072 CITY OF TORRINGTON recording fees,postage,reimb-headlight bulb 140.59;78073 CITY SERVICE VALCON Phillips 66 terminal maint fee 30.00; 78074 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. lens clean towelettes,poly straps,disposable coveralls 347.30;78075 COWBELL INSURANCE AGENCY LLC cyber insurance 11355.75;78076 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF TORRINGTON dispenser rentals,water 142.65;78077 DANA KEPNER CO INC. curb box less rods,plug type lids 782.20;78078 DEAHL, WAYNE mileage reimb 114.97;78079 DECKER, STEVE fght (food grade) grease 346.00;78080 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY LLC instructor training 550.00;78081 DOBY, HERB mileage reimb 120.60;78082 EJS SUPPLY LLC elgin pelican main broom 1301.84;78083 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC. silk adhesive tape,perfit ace adjustable collar 269.97;78084 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1376.00;78085 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 148.00;78086 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS & ACCES alum tubing,hydrovac cartridge filter 1563.46;78087 ESSENTIAL FUEL LLC car wash 19.90;78088 FIRE ARMOR LLC first responder kits,id panels 4998.99;78089 FLORES, ELIZABETH reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;78090 FULL SOURCE safety sweatshirts/gloves 258.04;78091 G & L CONCRETE concrete 1461.00;78092 GOSHEN CO CONSTRUCTION LLC release of retainage 11233.06; 78093 GRAINGER whisk brooms,wicking filter,laundry tub 143.06;78094 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm 2754.67;78095 HERSTEAD MONUMENT CO reset monument 350.00;78096 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION dust bag kits,clutches/bearings,trash bags,disinfectant,toilet bowl cleaner 457.36;78097 JACKSON, NICOLE L. deposit refund 141.34;78098 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC parts for sweeper,segment sweeper gutter broom 893.29;78099 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent,City Council meeting coverage 475.00;78100 KISTLER, PAUL meal reimb 11.42;78101 LOVELAND, KELLY deposit refund 92.99;78102 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning,window cleaning 237.00; 78103 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC bolts,chin straps/hard hats 126.12;78104 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. gloves 138.41;78105 MATLOCK, KELLY reimb-stock items 361.28;78106 MAY, JACQUELYNN L. deposit refund 131.75;78107 MCKEE, KAREN R. & MARTIN B. tarp repair 25.00;78108 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC angle iron 14.00;78109 MHC KENWORTH-CHEYENNE filters,hi-t fluid,diesel exhaust fluid, hydraulic fluid 1386.03;78110 MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE & SUPPLY CO INC. ERTs 11498.21;78111 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;78112 NEWMAN SIGNS INC. speed limit signs 113.51;78113 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. compression unions,corp/curb stops, repair clamps,purecore poly 3628.68;78114 OLIVER, SHIRLEY credit refund 108.19;78115 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC qt-antifreeze,sealed beam,filters,term cleaner,mini fuse assort 248.61;78116 PEAK WELLNESS credit refund 26.29;78117 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 2078.84;78118 POWERPLAN diagnose/ repair battery draw 1854.39;78119 PRO AGG INVESTMENT II LLC credit refund 41.27;78120 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;78121 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 693.84;78122 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC. lease contract-postage machine 407.91;78123 QUILL LLC toner cartridges,sharpie,toilet cleaner,correction tape,usb ports 991.04;78124 R & R PRODUCTS INC. reel 853.65;78125 REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNER lodging 644.00;78126 RICHEY, MICHAEL A. air fuel 258.32;78127 RICHEY, MICHAEL A. Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;78128 SCHMUCK, TERRY refund ambulance overpayment 190.00;78129 SISCO BENEFITS refund ambulance overpayment 914.00;78130 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop contract 145.00;78131 TEAM CHEVROLET hinge pin kit,handle 167.59;78132 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO 730/750 drive,tees, elbows,seal kits 2492.06;78133 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;78134 TORRINGTON OFFICE SUPPLY return,sharpies,markers,push pins,rubber bands,hanging folders,pens,tab folders,composition book,spiral notebooks,3-ring binders,toilet paper,copy paper,tab dividers,goo gone spray gel,chair mat,laminating pouches,mid-back stool 1302.36;78135 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM ad, legals 3951.15;78136 TRANE U.S. INC. tracer synchrony controls equipment,3 year software maint plan 2443.00;78137 TRI STATE OIL RECLAIMERS INC. used oil 45.00;78138 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 658.97;78139 VIAERO WIRELESS cell phone,wireless hotspots 649.54;78140 VIRTUAL ACADEMY virtual academy training 483.00;78141 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet service 1075.00;78142 WAGNERS FLORAL LLC plant-Kirchhefer funeral 60.00;78143 WELD CO GARAGE INC. 2024 GMC 2500 HD Pickup 52255.00;78144 WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY blade cutout 213.06;78145 WY MACHINERY CO seal,filters,elements,housing gp-f 1302.09;78146 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 81037.15;78147 WY WATER ASSOCIATION annual membership dues 600.00
Public Notice No. 8915 published in the Torrington Telegram on March 15, 2024.
