Town Commissioners Other — 2000-11-28

Document November 28, 2000 · 4 page(s)

This record is the June 27, 2018 Queenstown Commissioners meeting and two public hearings. The Commissioners held a public hearing on Resolution 18-102 to annex ~200.552 acres owned by Salthouse LLC and the Frank S. Dudley, Jr. Real Estate Trust (Dudley North ~60 acres zoned Suburban Residential and Salthouse Cove zoned Agriculture); no rezoning or development is proposed and the Planning Commission found the annexation consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, but the Commissioners deferred adoption until the Annexation Agreement is revised to include land set aside for the fire department/Town needs. In a second hearing the Commissioners adopted Ordinance 18-03 to purchase a 30 ft x 268 ft strip from Shore Christian Fellowship for $4,000 to reconfigure the property line at the Town Park. Public works reported completed sewer grouting and camera work (report pending), membrane delivery and installation scheduled in July, a bad section of Old Wharf needing paving, and recommendations to time paving with a fire hydrant replacement; Clerk/Treasurer reported checking balances (General $137,059.33; Water/Sewer $67,150.06; WWTP $13,498.34). The Commissioners adopted Ordinance 18-02 (FY 2018–19 general and water/sewer budgets) with tax rates of 0.1726 per $100 for real property and 0.44 per $100 for commercial/personal property and utilities; they also authorized accepting Champion’s electric rate of $0.05648 for 36 months if it is the lowest bid. Town attorney advised BRF grant funds will be available for infiltration & inflow work (application January 2019) but recommended continuing immediate repairs. Public comment included Queenstown Vol. Fire Dept. support for setting aside land for a new station; a later public comment entry in the record is incomplete.

annexation Dudley Salthouse Cove Ordinance 18-03 Shore Christian Fellowship sewer I&I / membrane Old Wharf paving FY2018-19 budget & tax rates

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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS
June 27,2018
PRESENT: President Thomas B. Willis, Jr., CommissionerHolger Schuster, Town Attorney
Brynja Booth, Peter Dudley, Wick Dudley, Clay Dudley Evans, and Joe Stevens.
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:15 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:16 P.M.
President Willis called the hearing to order on Resolution 18-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSTOWN TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS OF SALTHOUSE
LIMITED LIABIITY COMPNAY AND THE FRANK S. DUIThEY, JR. REAL ESTATE
TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2000 INTO THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN,
CONSISTING OF 200.552 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ANNEXATION.
Ms. Booth informed those present that the hearing was advertised four times as required. Letters
were sent to all State and County agencies. There were no written comments received except for
those received from Maryland Dept. ofPlanning. There is no rezoning contemplated for the
property at this time. The land is not a priority funding area. The Annexation Plan was
introduced when the Resolution was introduced. She clarified that no rezoning or development
is contemplated at this time. The Town Plafining Commission considered the annexation at their
May 2,2018 meeting and unanimously found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
At that meeting, Planning member Perry Stutman suggested the Dudley’s consider setting aside
land for a future public safety building and complex, as is included in the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Joe Stevens, attorney for the Dudley family, advised the annexation is broken into two
separate properties: Dudley North— which is approximately 60 acres and county zoned
Suburban residential, and Salthouse Cove (the Dudley home farm) being the remaining land and
county zoned Agriculture. This land has been in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan’s since 1997.
The 2017 Comprehensive Plan shifted priorities to north Rt. 301. The family decided to go with
property north ofRt. 301. There is no rezoning request or development plans on the table at this
time.
Peter Dudley stated that most in town knew his father. He was a big supporter ofthe area, and
they wish to continue his legacy. There are no real plans at this time. They feel it was the right
time to annex, and the family looks at this as a partnership with the Town.
Comment period opened up for any State representatives present none were present
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Comment period opened up for any Queen Anne’s County representative present none were
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present.
Comment period opened up to the Public
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Lennie Anthony representing Queenstown Vol. Fire Dept advised that their next big
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project would be to build a new fire station. Queenstown is one oftwo stations in the

facilities where they are currently located. The Dudley property would be the best area to
develop. The Fire Dept. would like to see lands set aside in the future for them, or in
conjunction with the Town, for a public service area.
Ms. Booth advised that language could be included in the Annexation Agreement
regarding a public service area.
Mr. Stevens presented Ms. Booth with exhibits presented during the hearing.
There being no further comments, President Willis motioned to close the hearing. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
Ms. Booth advised that this Resolution is eligible for adoption, but recommends deferring until
the Annexation Agreement is modified to include land for the fire department/Town needs.
President Willis motioned to defer further action on Resolution 18-102 until the next regular
meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
PUBLIC BEARING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:40 P.M.
President Willis called the Public Hearing to order on Ordinance 18-03 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A STRIP OF
LAND OWNED BY SHORE CRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IN ORDER TO RECONFIGURE
THE PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN THE TOWN’S PROPERTY LOCATED ON OLD
WHARF LANE AND THE ADJACENT PORPERTY LOCATED AT 7401 MAIN STREET,
AM) TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
QUEENSTOWNN TO EXECUTE SUCH DEEDS AND PLATS AS ARE NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE PROPERTY LINE REVISION.
Ms. Booth informed those present that part ofthe Town Park equipment is on the church
property. The Town proposed to adjust property lines and submitted a proposal to the church.
After a few counter-proposals and discussions, this proposal is the final outcome. The proposal
consists ofpurchasing a 30 fix 268 ft. parcel ofland for $4,000.
There were no comments from the public.
President Willis motioned to close the hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster.
Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 18-03. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
PUBLIC WORKS
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• Grouting and camera work is completed. Waiting on report from Mobile Dredging and
Video Pipe to determine worst areas needing repair.
• Membrane delivery is scheduled for July with installation starting on July
6th, 10th~
• Mr. Lane Cole, who was present during the camera and grouting work, advised that the
one section between J.C. Warners and Melvin Avenue was not done. Ifdecide to do

several sections per year, won’t need to camera the lines again as will have the report to
refer to.
• Advised that section ofOld Wharffrom Maryland Ave. to the dead end is in really bad
shape. Clerk recommends having it paved this year; Perhaps consider holding offpaving
Charity Lane until next year. Clerk with look at prices for both Second Ave. and Charity
Lane and add on Old Wharf. Work to coincide with replacement offire hydrant so road
can be patched.
PLANNING No update
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FINANCE COMMITTEE No updates
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TOWN MANAGER/CLERK-TREASURER
Treasurer’s Report
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General Fund checking $137,059.33
Water/Sewer Fund checking $ 67,150.06
WWTP Project checking $ 13,498.34
Minutes
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President Willis motioned to accept the April 25, 2018 regular meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the May 23, 2018 regular meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the May 23, 2018 Closed Session meeting minutes as
written. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the June 5, 2018 Special Meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
Correspondence
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Clerk reported that an electric supply pricing proposal from Championwas received. Champion
is our current electric supplier and our contract expires in October 2018. President Willis
motioned to accept the Champion rate of$ .05648 for a period of36 months ifit’s the lowest
received from all vendors. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay.
OLD BUSINESS
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• PROPOSED ORDINANCE 18-02-AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
QUEENSTOWN ADOPTING A GENRAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGiNNING JULY 1,2018 AND ENDiNG JUNE 30, 2019, AND ESTABLISHING A
TAX RATE OF .1726 PER $100 OF ASSESSED REAL PROPERTY VALUE AND A
TAX RATE OF .44 PER $100 ON ALL COMMERCIAL OR BUSINESS PERSONAL
PROPERTY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND ALSO ADOPTING AN ENTERPRISE
BUDGET FOR THE TOWN’S WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS

President Willis advised that the Commissioners held a public hearing on June 5,2018 on
proposed Ordinance 18-02. There were no public or written comments received.
President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 18-02. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Schuster. Vote: 2~aye 0-nay
NEW BUSINESS No new business to present
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ATTORNEY UPDATES Brynja Booth
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• Ms. Booth advised that BRF funds are available for I & I work. The Town would need to
apply in January 2019. She doesn’t’ recommend stopping immediate work on the
infiltration problems, but for long term repairs, the Town could use grant funding.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Ms. Di Quynn-Reno Main St.
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1. Domino’s has a current marketing campaign to repair potholes in cities and towns
across the country and get some promotion at the same time. Cities and towns get
nominated, and ifselected, Domino’s provides grants to repair potholes in exchange
for having its logo and tagline saying “Oh yes we did” spray painted in chalk on the
road next to each repair. Ms. Quynn-Reno advised she nominated Queenstown.
2. A couple ofmeetings ago, Ms. Quynn-Reno requested the Town consider making all
town properties and vehicles smoke-free, and felt it was important to start with the
parks. The Commissioners advised that while they could designate the park as
smoke-free, they were not ready to make all areas oftown smoke-free at this time.
Ms. Quynn-Reno stated she felt the town was taking a step inthe right direction
regarding the parks and noted it’s all about education. She inquired ifthe
Commissioners would support a smoke-free yard sale, and they informed herthey
would. She noted that the ashtray on the porch was still near the door. She was
advised it had been moved, but apparently was moved back.
There being no fUrther business at this time, President Willis motioned to adjourn the meeting at
8:23 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay
Respectfully submitted,
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Town Clerk