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Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda (minutes of March): Approved (motion moved by Councilman Victorin; second by Councilman Kelly). No nays recorded.
- Approval of agenda: Approved (motion moved by Councilman Deal; second by Councilman Kelly). No nays recorded.
- Appointments to Urban Systems Committee: Mayor Herb Dobie’s appointments of Byron Booth (term through 12/31/2026) and Chris Stoddard (indefinite) were approved (motion moved by Councilman Victorin; second by Councilman Deal). No nays recorded.
- Arbor Day proclamation (proclaiming April 25, 2025 Arbor Day in Torrington): Mayor’s signing approved (motion moved by Councilman Deal; second by Councilman Kelly). No nays recorded.
- Approval of bills (03/19/2025 to 04/01/2025): Approved (motion moved by Councilman Kelly; second by Councilman Victorin). No nays recorded.
- Executive session: Council voted to leave open session and enter executive session to discuss potential litigation (motion moved by Councilman Viktren; second by Councilman Warren). No nays recorded.

Several items that involved fuller discussion — East D contract award, CDBG incentive and pool rates/nepotism waiver — are covered in separate articles. This summary reflects procedural and administrative votes recorded in the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Torrington City Council Meeting 04/01/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of council actions at the April 1 Torrington City Council meeting, including appointments, proclamations, routine approvals and the move to executive session.","taxTitle","Torrington, Goshen, Wyoming","taxId",69037,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592534,"Torrington receives $14,079.53 rebate from Wyoming Community Gas; balloting opens April 3",401,521000,922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762&start=521&end=922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762/thumbnail_521000.jpg","/articles/6592534/Torrington/Goshen/Wyoming/Torrington-receives-1407953-rebate-from-Wyoming-Community-Gas-balloting-opens-April-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592534-c8ee337d96cf676381ba6959a0714340/orig.mp4?Expires=1770812577&Signature=njPc74rdXE51BLxJGB00c0JQabE69t-N1XUQY2XIbhIW09JqtEQoKvdVIheYexIn-YB6VDWlghfZveuzJWNwapGWrTern8Ubfo5v8VSxkQbbmXUXgedKlpemjaccihLGBpkfjN1l-qDjdegAnC4sZ~HEebL-dqj34ludWIMiE6lz4ag8spTWfZLd83zzVdq6dWrTWcVDCcEkdZx6PC92OiRGyn-0jID2ClbL6SOUd6E8GIHompfWDjLPbc6zK0S-0q9pVy81fFJETj3N5TLjMpkIUB2WhLT7azfbYWoo9dQDe2oFkXuuu~LPaSgq7JnLieXYMwxHIsgeYkHTeD2u7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rhonda Estes, senior accounting clerk for the city of Torrington, told the council on April 1 that Torrington received a $14,079.53 distribution from Wyoming Community Gas, a not‑for‑profit supplier made up of member municipalities that returns program earnings to participating communities.

Estes described the Wyoming Choice Gas program, which allows Wyoming residents who formerly received gas from a single supplier to ballot for their supplier and rate option. The balloting period for the current cycle runs April 3–23; residents will receive ballots in the mail, can submit ballots online or by phone, or may bring or leave ballots at the city office where staff will assist residents who need help completing them. Estes warned residents not to give their control number to unsolicited callers because submitting that number may bind a household to a supplier choice.

Estes said Wyoming Community Gas monies historically have funded local projects such as scholarships, park equipment, gazebos and ADA shelving at the Goshen County Library. The funds distributed to Torrington are restricted to designated community or special projects, not the city’s general fund.

Council members and staff answered procedural questions about how distributions are calculated: amounts are proportionate to usage/volume or membership in the program and to the presence of Wyoming Community Gas members in a given area; non‑member communities can request grants but do not automatically receive the funds. Estes said she and staff are available to assist residents with the balloting process at city hall.","City staff reported that Torrington will receive $14,079.53 from Wyoming Community Gas for community projects; staff described the Choice Gas balloting process (April 3–23) and how residents can vote or request help at city offices.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592538,"Torrington council approves 2025 pool rates, waives nepotism rule for seasonal hires",753,1988000,2741000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762&start=1988&end=2741","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762/thumbnail_1988000.jpg","/articles/6592538/Torrington/Goshen/Wyoming/Torrington-council-approves-2025-pool-rates-waives-nepotism-rule-for-seasonal-hires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592538-ca7646d7bb0b27ec46071a8c5efe564d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770812577&Signature=ZJ1~5zYHTVPbzbtDyw5uvZfEIJTjOkSVxAGN7yQf1JaLAk~ZzqmQ0d6CeHFpmhJDFB8ErnuFnrHb5EBSgTKTVsP5desE4nWjdSijNBsROUjbUf8KqyXl3mmezMMZ2p1wIdoR4QDBTBAHaMPGFcQV~SH4IdeP-qnW2Xn3rKgTayHyWHg4SknTr2zCGkbp94u~k10gFRxm4M9k~qEiqQ2T83L4P16TZa0g8tJdn21DNPv1EmclikIdna5nLu8akWPK1BeJMmucPOCrCBb5Kcg6RIC~MV-Qv5hrs9zPj9JvOuNi2Xa7dXamYhrEzGi2kfG0i3WQeg730HLWBkcj5maltQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington City Council on April 1 approved revised 2025 rates for the municipal swimming pool and granted a one‑year waiver of the city’s nepotism policy for the seasonal pool staff identified by management.

Under the approved fee schedule, a family pass for up to four members is $175 for the season; families with five or more members will pay $225. The city consolidated the adult and student (18 and under) categories into a single “individual” season pass priced at $80. Senior passes are $60. The adult swim/aerobics punch card was changed to 30 punches for $75 (previously 20 punches), and swim lessons will remain $30 per child per week. Pool party fees remain unchanged ($175 for up to 50 people; $200 for groups over 50).

Clerk‑Treasurer Lynette Strecker said the last rate change occurred in 2021 and stressed the city’s goal of keeping the pool affordable. Pool manager Jennifer Bridal provided usage data from 2024 showing season passes sold: 60 family (<5) passes, 16 family (5+) passes, 18 senior, two adult season passes and 14 student passes; 11 pool parties took place in 2024. Council discussed staffing levels and minimum lifeguard requirements for parties; Strecker said parties require at least two guards and manager oversight.

Council also voted to waive the nepotism policy for the 2025 season to permit one assistant pool manager to employ her son as a lifeguard. Staff said they will attempt to avoid overlapping shifts but, if necessary, Jennifer Bridal will supervise and manage potential conflicts.

Councilman Victorin moved to approve the 2025 rates; Councilman Warren seconded. A separate motion to waive the nepotism policy for 2025 was moved by Councilman Diehl and seconded by Councilman Kelly; both motions passed unanimously.","Council approved the city pool’s 2025 season rates — including a new family pricing structure and increased punch‑card counts — and unanimously waived the nepotism policy for one parent/child seasonal hire for 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592543,"Torrington council approves $5 Chamber Bucks incentive, pending HUD approval, to boost CDBG income survey response",1277,2788000,4065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762&start=2788&end=4065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762/thumbnail_2788000.jpg","/articles/6592543/Torrington/Goshen/Wyoming/Torrington-council-approves-5-Chamber-Bucks-incentive-pending-HUD-approval-to-boost-CDBG-income-survey-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592543-8d8cf73cb35273d5384471904c2702f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770812577&Signature=l8WhjkUGf7YEpwINg-67Zl0cUCxFnr4LtFS2~hePN6OlwGfKOBYf5WcWQqgUbMCP4aP~j7GrG9W9fcejrqYIGTLHk8esbqt~2TUkaXRei1h-cMiGmbx7keLoxAYXUSqPHVS9TJDGPfnNmN~8zj~HiWDhxU0hqpQIU4KB8w6SfItctiI0A-DvQFS81Up6N~RvuUoeoxc~OZEKBJyBneyLddHZSP8Isqcx2hrCaSK4UoW7RJAuMgtM1p6cELqyxrMPV8WbpqpQeQPAWhadv4evwAN7LESCinQPbK5ZK5HZM-Fe4ETyX8112JqdETF2BB8xllQ-1Y2mony1BSd9u1B3dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Torrington councilors on April 1 authorized a contingent incentive—$5 in Chamber Bucks—to residents who complete a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG income survey, if HUD agrees that the incentive is permissible.

Clerk‑Treasurer Lynette Strecker (referred to in the meeting as Mrs. Strecker) told council that when the city applied for two Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) last fall — one for sewer lining and another to fund a new generator at the water treatment plant and a booster station at West C — the city initially qualified under the required low‑to‑moderate income (LMI) percentage. Between application and award, the city’s calculated LMI fell from 54% to 47%, below the 51% threshold HUD requires for the generator project to qualify as a citywide benefit. The sewer‑lining project was adjusted and remains eligible.

Strecker said HUD randomly selected about 250 addresses for a statistically valid survey. The city’s question is whether it may offer an incentive to increase response rates; she suggested $5 off the water bill but council discussed anonymity and administration and settled on $5 in Chamber Bucks as the preferred mechanism. Councilman (Patron) moved and Councilman Warren seconded a motion to authorize a $5 Chamber Bucks rebate to participants pending HUD approval.

Council members expressed concerns that (1) the incentive could create an obligation if the survey fails to produce qualifying results and (2) some housing complexes pay water under a single meter (which affects how incentives would be delivered). Strecker said staff would only mail or deliver the Chamber Bucks if HUD allows the incentive; the city will also consider alternative incentives (a single‑day free pool pass, for example) and outreach methods (mail, in‑person, or HUD‑approved electronic methods). She emphasized that surveys are anonymous to HUD: addresses are coded and the city would report only codes and yes/no LMI responses, not names.

Council approved the contingent incentive unanimously. Strecker said staff will proceed only if HUD confirms the incentive is allowable and will then begin outreach to meet the grant program’s timeline.","Council authorized offering a $5 Chamber Bucks incentive to residents who return CDBG income surveys if HUD approves the practice; the move aims to meet low‑income percentage (LMI) requirements and secure a $1.4 million grant for a generator project at the water plant and booster station.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592548,"Torrington awards East D Street reconstruction contract to Nebraska firm",1869,4106000,5975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762&start=4106&end=5975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842392-1b98e60de2205ec835a00774e4a98762/thumbnail_4106000.jpg","/articles/6592548/Torrington/Goshen/Wyoming/Torrington-awards-East-D-Street-reconstruction-contract-to-Nebraska-firm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592548-807974c0283d6a1c1ccaf67d091afe77/orig.mp4?Expires=1770812577&Signature=Of45GDIIqeidUDrcOX51EHMVoRzlyHpNiY-RMRdHqR8-mHhUzJtGJoupQ89yneYwVWUykkt01Tt9SPZZtFBPHgrk0-zcYJGqQxGYNjFHumRObbeIvcozdX73jekgu3Z5xfXxb12LkVtOraCGDUMXRNAeqjIGzzj8H4kjUa7msc3ujJEEdDsnfKaPQ6G2LByLJ1h0PnapD990b00y6THil3CIyhUPoPMZAUFu~1SuYGTL4Zf7hHzgV8D92S4JkZxtcX~erq5zE3oLxFu6pyLqxunykzlJhaVjuA9n8Vm2K9rPU1ITTHy4RhNjZJwuP5xjfJ6ysdjHC-UX2DOAotLYnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington City Council on April 1 approved awarding the East D Street improvements contract to Eric Reichert Insulation & Construction of Scottsbluff, Neb. Staff recommended the low bid of $6,075,831.58 with a $400,750.42 contingency (6.6%) for a project total of $6,476,582.

The project will replace roughly 6,750 feet of existing 4‑inch ductile iron water main with 8‑inch C900 PVC, install new storm sewer pipe (including 2,976 feet of 30‑inch reinforced concrete pipe and additional 24‑ and 18‑inch runs), reconstruct pavement with 8 inches of Portland cement concrete, and replace curb, gutter, sidewalk and ADA ramps. The work also includes new laterals, manholes and standard inlets; new hydrants and service stubs will be provided as part of the contract. Public Works Director Tom Harkins said the estimate and funding package on file totals about $7 million, which staff believes covers construction, contingency and engineering.

Don Dye of MC Schaff & Associates, the city’s engineer on the project, told council the bid quantities and rates had been reviewed and that the firm was comfortable recommending the low bidder after checking references and prior projects in Nebraska where the contractor had completed similar work. Dye said the contractor anticipated beginning work in May if contracts are executed, and that the contract allows a winter shutdown; liquidated damages would apply if the June 30, 2026 substantial‑completion deadline is missed.

Council members asked about traffic control, staging and the contractor’s capacity to complete the work without leaving long open trenches during winter. Harkins said construction will be phased; the contract requires that disturbed areas be restored and maintained so residents retain driveway access and safe pedestrian routes, and the contractor must provide a construction schedule at the preconstruction meeting. Dye said typical practice will be a rolling closure of several blocks with detours; the entire roadway will not be left permanently inaccessible. He also confirmed the contract requires prevailing wages and that SRF (State Revolving Fund) requirements apply to materials and domestic‑manufacture rules for some funding sources.

Councilman John Diehl moved to award the contract as recommended; Councilman Kelly seconded. The council voted to approve the award.

If work proceeds on schedule, Harkins said residents should expect intermittent, short planned outages for service tie‑overs (typically half a day) with advance notice. The project replaces aging infrastructure largely installed in the 1940s–1950s and is intended to improve water pressure, capacity and stormwater conveyance along East D.

Funding shown in the project packet includes federal urban systems allocations, SRF funding and a state Capital Construction Loan; staff said those funding agencies had concurred with the recommendation to award.","The Torrington City Council approved a $6.48 million contract (including contingency) to Eric Reichert Insulation & Construction of Scottsbluff for the East D Street improvements, covering waterline upsizing, storm sewer replacement and full street reconstruction with a June 30, 2026 substantial-completion date.","actionData","errors"]

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