The therapist in the building cover all of Goshen County as well. They also have disability services with a therapist. They have half day classrooms and full day classrooms. Nepper with the Goshen County – Lincoln Infant Toddler Center commented that they serve children ages 3-5 years old for preschool services. She stated that this is why they come each year to ask for support from the council. Nordeen explained that each year as part of the state grant received through the Department of Health, Behavioral Health Division for the developmental preschool they are required to have a three percent match. Nordeen said they have early head start which includes child care with it that occurs in the Torrington facility. She said they also have some tuition based preschool which is new this year and has been pretty successful. She commented that they have head start, early head start, and developmental preschool in four of the eight counties. Nordeen stated that they have over 200 staff members. Wyoming Child and Family Development covers eight counties that provide services with a variety of funding sources that supports nearly 700 children in the eight counties that they provide services in. Nordeen started out by thanking the council for all of the support in the past. Lauren Nordeen, Executive Director for Wyoming Child and Family Development and Tonya Nepper, Center Coordinator for the Torrington Learning Center presented data and updates on the developmental disabilities services provided in Goshen County. Torrington Police Department receipt of donation from EWC Animal Vet Tech program was postponed until the council meeting. She says that it hard for people to pay rent as well as utilities and garbage. She commented that ANE Properties already pays the garbage for 16 of their renters. Arlene Ernst representing ANE Properties spoke to the council in open forum regarding garbage rates. Councilman Law moved and Councilman Mattis seconded to approve the agenda as amended to include 7b - Conditional Use Permit request from Brandent and Tasha Heil and the removal of Torrington Police Department receipt of donation from EWC Animal Vet Tech program presentation. Councilwoman Hill moved and Councilman Kinney seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Mayor Adams went on to thank the Police Department for the good work. This means that we have some officers in the Police Department that are doing a good job in taking care of the little crimes so that they don’t turn into big crimes. Mayor Adams stated that another remarkable result is that Part II Crimes, the less serious crimes - misdemeanor crimes, such as driving under the influence, speeding, crimes that if you don’t do something about that turn into more serious crimes, have increased 770%. Mayor Adams commented that over the past year in Torrington, serious crimes like aggravated assault, simple assault, burglary and larceny are down 45.5%. Mayor reported that Torrington ranks 9th for safest city in Wyoming. Mayor Adams read an article that he received from Safewise, an organization that ranks cities throughout the United States, and in this case, cities across Wyoming, for safety. Mayor Adams commented that he has received comments in regards to the RV Park stating how clean it is, and how much they appreciate police presence and wifi. Mayor Adams’ correspondence included the reading of a thank you from the Torrington High School Career Quest Program as they had visited the Water Treatment Plant and Golf Shop. Councilman Kinney led the Pledge of Allegiance. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Engineer Harkins, Building Official Estes, Fire Chief Petsch, Chief of Police Hurd and Deputy City Treasurer Triplett. Present: Mayor Adams, Council Members Law, Hill, Kinney and Mattis. PUBLIC NOTICE City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, Apin the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. Updated: 4 years ago / Posted City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming )
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