Town Commissioners Agenda — 2025-03-26

AGENDA

QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS

March 26, 2025

6:00 PM

In-Person and Zoom options are available Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457932755?pwd=fboyNK2HvOx7jv22ZRfIzLM5asago5.1 Meeting ID: 834 5793 2755 Passcode: 750461 One tap mobile +13017158592 5:00 p.m. – CLOSED SESSION To obtain legal advice from Town Attorney on:

1. Potential purchase of property

2. Public Works Agreement related to Wheatland’s development

6:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER:

ORDINANCE 25-01 - AN ORDINANCE of the Town Commissioners of Queenstown (the “town”) authorizing the issuance, upon the full faith and credit of the town, of (i) a general obligation installment bond in the principal amount not to exceed one million eight hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($1,828,000) to be designated “the town commissioners of Queenstown general obligation bond (water system improvement)” (the “bond”), with such

other designation or modified designation as authorized by the town, and (ii) a general obligation note in the maximum principal amount not to exceed one million eight hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($1,828,000) to be designated “the town commissioners of Queenstown general obligation note (water system improvement)” (the “note”) with such other designation or modified designation as authorized by the town, each under the authority

of 19-207 and 19-301, et seq. Of the local government article of the annotated code of Maryland (2013 replacement volume, as amended) (the “enabling act”) and section 19-46 of the charter of the town (the “charter”); the net proceeds of the sale of the bond and the note, respectively, will be used and applied for the public purpose of financing and refinancing the costs of the refurbishment of the existing 50,000

gallon elevated tank located on wall street, the installation of a new 100,000 gallon ground storage tank, the construction of a new four inch well into the Mattawan aquifer and a new water treatment facility, and the replacement of undersized and/or defective watermains to meet the provisions of the 10 states standards to all areas within the town service area, and the extension of new water mains to new areas, together with the

acquisition of all necessary property rights and equipment, together with any related construction, architectural, financial, fiscal, legal, design, planning and engineering expenses; prescribing the form and tenor of the bond and the note and the terms and conditions for the issuance and sale of the bond and the note; providing for the levy and collection of any taxes necessary for the prompt payment of the maturing principal of and interest

on the bond and the note and that the full faith and credit and taxing power of the town be irrevocably and unconditionally pledged to the payment of the principal and interest on the bond and the note.

GUESTS

• Patrick Belzner, 6915 Main St.

RE: Property discussion

COMMITTEES/DEPARTMENTS

• Public Works

• Planning Commission

• Finance Committee

• Code Enforcement/Harbormaster

• Events Committee

TOWN CLERK

1. Treasurers/Finance Report

2. Minutes

March 12, 2025 (Regular Meeting)

3. Correspondence/Requests/Info – Sent and Received

TOWN MANAGER UPDATES

OLD BUSINESS (Items will remain until complete)

INFRASTRUCTURE –

1. I & I project

2. New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project

a. Interim Financing b. Bond Counsel ORDINANCE 25-01 – AN ORDINANCE of the Town Commissioners of Queenstown (the “town”) authorizing the issuance, upon the full faith and credit of the town, of (i) a general obligation installment bond in the principal amount not to exceed one million eight hundred twenty- eight thousand dollars ($1,828,000) to be designated “the town commissioners of Queenstown general obligation bond (water system

improvement)” (the “bond”), with such other designation or modified designation as authorized by the town, and (ii) a general obligation note in the maximum principal amount not to exceed one million eight hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($1,828,000) to be designated “the town commissioners of Queenstown general obligation note (water system improvement)” (the “note”) with such other designation or

modified designation as authorized by the town, each under the authority of 19-207 and 19-301, et seq. Of the local government article of the annotated code of Maryland (2013 replacement volume, as amended) (the “enabling act”) and section 19-46 of the charter of the town (the “charter”); the net proceeds of the sale of the bond and the note, respectively, will be used and applied for the public purpose of

financing and refinancing the costs of the refurbishment of the existing 50,000 gallon elevated tank located on wall street, the installation of a new 100,000 gallon ground storage tank, the construction of a new four inch well into the Mattawan aquifer and a new water treatment facility, and the replacement of undersized and/or defective watermains to meet the provisions of the 10 states standards

to all areas within the town service area, and the extension of new water mains to new areas, together with the acquisition of all necessary property rights and equipment, together with any related construction, architectural, financial, fiscal, legal, design, planning and engineering expenses; prescribing the form and tenor of the bond and the note and the terms and conditions for the issuance

and sale of the bond and the note; providing for the levy and collection of any taxes necessary for the prompt payment of the maturing principal of and interest on the bond and the note and that the full faith and credit and taxing power of the town be irrevocably and unconditionally pledged to the payment of the principal and interest on the bond and the note. (eligible for adoption)

3. Solar

MARINE PROJECTS –

1. Federal Channel dredging

POLICY –

1. Water/Sewer Connections Code – proposed clarifications &

revisions

2. Road and Sidewalk Standards

3. Water/Sewer Rate Study

4. ORDINANCE NO. 25-02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF

QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND ARTICLES VI AND VII OF THE QUEENSTOWN

ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MODULAR

DWELLINGS IN ZONING DISTRICTS THAT PERMIT SINGLE-FAMILY

DWELLINGS AND BY ADDING SECTION 90.1 THERETO, TO PERMIT

QUALIFIED PROJECTS (eligible for introduction)

5. ORDINANCE NO. 25-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN

TO AMEND ARTICLE II AND ARTICLE IV PART III OF THE QUEENSTOWN

ZONING ORDINANCE TITLED, “CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT” TO

COMPLY WITH RECENT LEGISLATION (public hearing scheduled for 4/23/25)

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS –

1. Wheatland’s Project

2. 6915 Main Street

NEW BUSINESS

ATTORNEY UPDATES

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

(Only if needed, authorized by Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, and voted upon in Open Session)

DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS IF APPLICABLE

ADJOURN