City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly and Patterson. Councilman Viktorin was absent but excused. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes and Deputy City Clerk Anaya.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Mayor Doby urged the citizens of Torrington to continue to enjoy the summer season, and to continue to enjoy the pool, golf course, ball fields, walking paths and parks owned and maintained by the City of Torrington; 2. Announcement that the Lions Club Festival of Sight will be held on 07-20-24 at Pioneer Park; 3. Announcement that the Broncho Bar Street Dance will be held on 08-03-24 on Main Street; 4. Announcement that the Goshen County Fair is scheduled for 07-25-24 through 08-04-24. The annual Goshen County Fair Parade will be held on 08-01-24 on Main Street; 5. Mayor Doby thanked all property owners for maintaining their properties; 6. Mayor Doby thanked all of the City supervisors, employees and seasonal employees for working hard this summer season to keep the golf course, parks, cemetery, ball fields, pool, streets, alleys, and the water, sewer and sanitation services clean and functional; 7. Mayor Doby stated that the City of Torrington appreciates all that is offered to City residents by food trucks. He indicated that food trucks are not regulated by the City of Torrington and commented that they are most welcome to do business in the City of Torrington; and 8. Announcement that the 08-06-24 Council meeting will be held at Jirdon Park at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with National Night Out.
Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 07-02-24 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Amy Bomgardner with the Torrington Lions Club requested approval of a special event permit for a Lions Club Festival of Sight Event to be held on 07-20-24 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting that the special event permit fee be waived due to the fact that the event is a community event. Ms. Bomgardner spoke in support of the permit and commented that the event will include activities such as bounce houses, a car show, vendor booths and concession stands. Tina Garrelts announced that the 2025 State Lions Club Convention is scheduled to be held in Torrington. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve the special event permit and to waive the special event permit fee as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Tiffany Leslie with the Broncho Bar requested approval of a special event permit for a Street Dance to be held on 08-03-24 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting approval to close the public street on Main Street between 19th Avenue and 20th Avenue. Ms. Leslie spoke in support of the permit. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the special event permit as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Dale Mundt Jr. with the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department requested approval of a special event permit for the 2024 Goshen County Fair Parade to be held on 08-01-24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Main Street. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting that the special event permit fee be waived due to the fact that the event is an annual community event. Mr. Mundt spoke in support of the permit. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the special event permit as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Patterson moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to waive the special event permit fee as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works Harkins presented for approval Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Inberg-Miller Engineers (IME) for Landfill #2. He stated that the purpose of the amendment is for IME to continue to provide the required well monitoring, testing and state reporting to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for the landfill ($28,370.00), to provide replacement of monitoring well uprights ($2,000.00) and to provide for as needed miscellaneous surveying and permitting work ($10,000.00). The amendment is in the amount of $40,370.00. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Patterson seconded to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Inberg-Miller Engineers (IME) as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 07-03-24 to 07-16-24 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 Correa briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to in the last couple of weeks.
Councilman Kelly thanked KGOS/KERM for broadcasting the Council meetings. He stated that due to that live coverage, he was able to watch the broadcasts of the meetings that he could not attend while he was out of town.
Mayor Doby stated as a reminder that the 08-06-24 Council meeting will be held at Jirdon Park at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with National Night Out.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 79037 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC drain valve,o-rings 19.67;79038 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug test,dot random testing 347.00;79039 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES dust pans,annual membership fee,anti-vibe true fit-cd,vacuum,pool concessions,foam cups,edging/planting spades,alternator 1755.78;79040 AVFUEL CORPORATION aviation gas 16846.07;79041 BIG WOOD TREE SERVICE LLC tree removal 3500.00;79042 BLUE 360 MEDIA LLC Wyoming criminal & traffic law books 185.64;79043 BOUND TREE MEDICAL chest seals 83.16;79044 BROWN CO service kit,blade,brush knife,pulley,dust shield 208.93; 79045 CASELLE INC. contract support & maint 2158.00;79046 CASPER COLLEGE asse cross connection recertification,wamcat virtual classes 844.00;79047 CENTURY LUMBER CENTER folding utility knife, cutter tool,trimmer line,teflon tape,elbows,nipples,couplings,mouse traps,extension cord,sillcock key, hose clamps,poly pipe,reducing hex,screws,undereave vent,gp chain,flow control valve,impact driver, scouring pads,shovels,riser extensions,double shut-off,test plug,proof coil,quick link,hoover smartwash, solution,hoover renewal carpet,lighting torch,safety hasp,keytag w/ wire keyring,fasteners,turnbuckles, pail,adapters,unions,thread seal,brute,cntainr dolly,flex hose,extensions,door stop,nozzle,pvc pipe,tr wash lath,hitch pins 1219.65;79048 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 221.76;79049 CITY OF TORRINGTON recording fees 36.00;79050 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O FIRST STATE BANK optional sales tax 106703.40;79051 CITY SERVICE VALCON Phillips 66 terminal maint fee 30.00;79052 CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL PRODUCTS blower,coupler assembly 5108.65;79053 CONNECTING POINT copier all-inclusive service contracts 466.25;79054 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. cargo pants,j-9a white cure 242.50;79055 DANA KEPNER CO INC. remaining balance for meter coupling 100.00;79056 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 2932.21;79057 DAVID LEROY ANDERSON deposit refund 28.04;79058 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY standard extension w/ lid valve box,elbows,bushings,pvc pipe,sprinkler heads, couplings,solenoids 3539.76;79059 DISPLAY SALES CO custom pole banners,windscale bracket systems 1004.00;79060 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 560.00;79061 EAC SUBMISSIONS annual support fee 250.00;79062 EASY PICKER GOLF PRODUCTS INC. plastic trays,wire baskets 338.82;79063 EDGAR VASQUEZ deposit refund 127.65;79064 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster picked up 30.00;79065 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 1173.00;79066 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 74.00;79067 FASTENAL CO bleach,n95 respirators,marking paint 308.47;79068 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116 gasket adapters,flaredxcomps,liq green tracer dye 939.69;79069 FR CLOTHING & SUPPLY fire resistant clothing 314.90;79070 G & L CONCRETE concrete 1382.50;79071 GLORIA STONE reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;79072 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;79073 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC monthly contribution 2500.00;79074 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC ¼ cent sales tax 26676.36; 79075 GOSHEN CO TREASURER IT support & maint 83517.50;79076 GREAT GARDENS INC. annuals for golf course 100.00;79077 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;79078 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2140.00;79079 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm,soda ash,chemicals for testing 2275.94;79080 HIGH PLAINS APT deposit refund 80.24;79081 HIGH POINTE ELECTRIC INC. cemetery booster station electric upgrade 88454.50;79082 IDEAL LINEN/ BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen, coveralls,mops,towels,trash bags,disinfectant,bowl cleaner,urinal screens,toilet paper 1414.77;79083 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9400.00;79084 JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC. Well #5 Pump Replacement Project 924.00;79085 JEREMY KING deposit refund 12.88;79086 JIRDON fertilizer 1074.00; 79087 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;79088 KATH BROADCASTING CO LLC tower rent, City Council meetings,memorial day flower removal ad 625.00;79089 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC side mirror 25.00;79090 KNOW HOW LLC power steering fluid,v-belt,work lamp,grit,tubing,clamp,exactfits,fuel pumps,gasket,mount grinding wheel,filters,oil,bearings,oil seals,bearing sets,locknuts,bolts,bearing packer,screws,bearings,bearing kit,valve core rem tl large,drive ratchet,light bulb,blow guns,adapters, fittings,starter for solenoid,core deposit,plug,trailer wire harness,OE quality light,body hardware,hose, hose clamp,brass straight thru 1091.13;79091 KORBIN L. FOGLEMAN deposit refund 18.75;79092 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 1009.00;79093 LEGACY COOPERATIVE propane,unleaded gas 5028.15;79094 LILLY WIDDOWSON deposit refund 2.00;79095 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning, window cleaning 237.00;79096 MASEK GOLF CAR CO yamaha ydra lease 4500.00;79097 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. rubber gloves,safety glasses,step ladder,lens clean towelettes 375.72;79098 MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC. Wyoming court rules 2024 edition 989.07;79099 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION med air transport insurance 1596.00;79100 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC threaded rod 36.00;79101 MHC KENWORTH-CHEYENNE diesel exhaust fluid 155.48;79102 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;79103 MICHAEL HARRISON refund for swim meet-not held in Torrington due to mechanical issues at pool 400.00;79104 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 205.55;79105 MORRIS D. CRONK repair a/c 775.00;79106 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS CREDIT CO annual lease payment 48425.08;79107 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 106.00;79108 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 447108.83;79109 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;79110 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 257.00;79111 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE summer job training & safety 709.00;79112 OLSON TIRE CO tire repairs,tires,mount/dismount, rotate tires 281.30;79113 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 172.50;79114 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC fluid pump,filters,cap/valve kit,oil,towing kit 213.81;79115 PETERBILT OF WY compressor,o-ring,h-vac service kit 275.92;79116 PINNACLE BANK postage,excel classes,pool concessions,mobile router,travel expenses-meals/fuel/lodging/toll,urban systems lunch,air,car wash, membership fees,snacks for training,plate rack/targets,toilet brush holder set,inventory lunch,granola bars,sports drinks,stainless steel cleaner,training fee,ziploc bags,towels,copy paper,line trimmer,training manuals,trimmer strap,fogger filters,sunscreen,credit for sales tax,emergen-c,ibuprofen,cotton rolls, handheld anemometer,thermal receipt paper,window blinds,sharpies,ring indoor cam,bracelets & tattoos for advertising 7383.70;79117 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC check pump motor & panel,electrical work 12682.17;79118 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;79119 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires,retread,valve stems 443.90;79120 PORT-A-POTS BY TDS INC. standard pots 248.94;79121 PRINT EXPRESS INC. lamination,vinyl decals,ups 780.83;79122 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;79123 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 827.82;79124 R & R PRODUCTS INC. putting cups, practice flags,golf flags 1561.75;79125 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO license fees 1112.59;79126 RAY MILLER reimb-work boots 208.23;79127 S & W HEALTHCARE CORPORATION wet gel foam 144.21;79128 SAM'S CLUB/SYCHRONY BANK annual membership fee 110.00;79129 SPORTS & FITNESS INC. preventative maint fitness equipment (received payment from TVFD) 150.00;79130 STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC. national dispatcher selection test 235.00;79131 STEVE DECKER chemicals 2381.75; 79132 STUART C IRBY CO glove testing,electriflex lineman gloves,new glove testing 512.85;79133 TD REAL ESTATE deposit refund 105.75;79134 THE L L JOHNSON DIST CO t/c shop inv,tie rod ends,baffle-kicker,side 1053.69;79135 TITAN MACHINERY filter 108.00;79136 TJW & AMANDA ROWLEE deposit refund 27.02;79137 TOPLINE CONSTRUCTION LLC 3-sidewalk approach 7577.00;79138 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 2500.00;79139 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS kentucky blue grass pallets, pallet returns 1645.90;79140 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM communications officer job opening ad 168.75; 79141 TRI-STATE GARAGE DOORS repairs to garage door 363.85;79142 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;79143 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY battery,core return,brake clean,grind wheel,copper washer assortment,panel air element w/ foam pad,hex bolt,cqblue air,radiator cap,flex oiler,couplings, screw extension sets,filters,lube,antifreeze,headlight bulbs 769.74;79144 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04;79145 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 97.10;79146 WAMCO LAB INC. full chronic toxicity test,C02 atmosphere control ph creep 2100.00;79147 WAM-WCCA museum improvements installment 650.00;79148 WESTCO contract premium diesel 9612.48;79149 WY BANK & TRUST lease purchase payment 26495.89;79150 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION license plate transfer 2.00;79151 WY MACHINERY CO filter assembly 113.62;79152 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 159.02; 79153 ZELL HEATING & COOLING LLC a/c repairs 317.00
Public Notice No. 9078 published in the Torrington Telegram on July 26, 2024.
