Town Commissioners Minutes — Comm%20Minutes%204-25-18_0

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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS
April25,2018
PRESENT: President Thomas B. Willis, Jr., Commissioner Holger Schuster, Commissioner Al
Hardee, and Town Attorney Brynja Booth.
CLOSED SESSION:
President Willis motioned to call the meeting to order at6:33 p.m. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Hardee Vote: 3-aye,O-nay
President Willis motioned to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing real estate and
contract matters. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye,O-nay
President Willis motioned ,o uaio,rrrr rt e Closed Session at 6:57p.m. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 18.01
AI\ ORDTNANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND SECTION 3.5 OF
THE QUEENSTOWN TOWN CODE TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE FOR
MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS RELATED TO COMMERCIAL TRUCKS PARIilNG ON
TOWI\ STREETS AND TO PROHIBIT TRUCK IDLING WITHIN lOO FEET OF A
RESIDENCE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 P.M. At\D 7:00 A.M.
Public comments -
o
MarjorieLantz,206 Olde Point Lane, Queenstown
Stated she has been putting up with the idling for 6 years and has been trying to get
something done. Appreciates the Town's taking a position on this.
o
Stefanie Takacs, Maryland Avenue, Queenstown
Inquired if the 100 ft. was from the property line and who would be enforcing the ordinance.
She was informed that the 100 ft. was from the property line, and that in addition to town
staff, the Sheriff s Dept. could issue citations.
There being no further comment, President Willis motioned to adjourn the public hearing at7:18
p.m.. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 18-01 as presented. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay.
PUBLIC WORKS -
o
Chris Ritch advised that a tractor trailer drove down Dudley Ave. and knocked down a cable
wire. It will be replaced by Atlantic Broadband.
o
Chris Ritch, at the request of President Willis, hauled all the scrap that had been collected
over the last few months to Baker's. We have previously had someone come in and pick it
up from us and sell for their benefit. It took approximately 2 hours' worth of time Mr.
Ritch's time and the Town was paid $193.

o
There is a lot of water running in the sewer line from the manhole at Pete Robertson's
commercial property on Del Rhodes to the lift station manhole. Lane Cole has suggested
that Steve Roberson be hired to insert a balloon into the manhole at Robertson's property
and seal it up to see if the water physically stops. Steve Roberson's fee for this would be
$220. and Lane Cole would assist. President Willis motioned to authorize Steve Roberson
to do the balloon test to check the sewer flow on Del Rhodes. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
o
Ms. Moore advised that a quote was received from Tidewater for preventative maintenance
of the blowers at the plant in the amount of $2,775. She advised that this work should be
done now. Commissioner Schuster motioned to service the blowers at the price quoted.
Motion seconded by President Willis. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
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Ms. Moore advised that Tidewater also quoted on replacing the two sump pumps at the plant
for the price of $2,775. President Willis motioned to hold up on the replacement of these
pumps. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
o
Ms. Moore reported on updates from the Town Engineer, Bob Rauch:
o Will be issuing the Notice to Proceed to the contractor for the Living Shoreline
project.
o Recommends the Town proceed with grouting the section of pipe on Del Rhodes as
proposed by Video Pipe.
o Would likcto give a presentation on the Smart Site system on May 2"d at 1:00 p.m.
o
Received a quote from Steve Roberson for replacing the fire hydrant on Steamboat Avenue.
This work will be put in the FYl9 budget.
o
Ms. Moore advised that the ENRiBNR grant has been funded by MDE. Bob Rauch is
working on the grant application and will have it submitted by deadline of May 15th.
o
Received a quote for a gate for the WWTP to allow access to the shoreline and back
property. This will be put in the FYl9 budget.
o
In order to stay in compliance with MOSHA and OSHA, President Willis motioned to
purchase a platform lift and forks for the tractor to allow employees safe access to high
areas, such as putting up flags, tree trimming, etc. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Schuster. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
PLANNING - Loretta Hohmann
. Commission is discussing zoning ordinance revisions. They held a work session on April
18th to discuss changes. Advised that Perry Stutman indicated possibility of sub-dividing his
property at some future date, and stated that he would recuse himself when the time comes.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - Patricia Bowell
o
County voted 3-2to allocate 100% of the Tax Set-Offto the towns.
o
No off set for police or EMS in the future
o
Attended the LGIT Renewal Meeting. The Trust provides property, liability and health
insurance. This year general liability is down l}+yo, auto collision up l0%o and public
official liability up 4o/o. Property coverage is going down.
o
Town completed the Banner City requirements for MML
o Working with Amy Moore on the FYlg budgets. Work session scheduled for May l0 at
10:00 a.m. on the budgets.
o
Working on the Highway User Revenue report

TOWN MANAGER/CLERK-TREASURER - Amy Moore
Treasurer's Report -
General fund checking $189,666.20
Water/Sewer fund checking $139,264.72
WWTP tund checking $ 13.498.34
Minutes -
President Willis motioned to accept the March 28,2018 Closed Session minutes as written.
Commissioner Hardee seconded. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the March 28,2018 regular minutes as written. Commissioner
Schuster seconded. Vote: 3-aye,O-nay
Correspondence/Other -
o
The Queenstown Harbor Homeowners Association has requested permission to install a
water spigot at their entrance for watering flowers. They will pay same as currently pay for
water at their dock. President Willis motioned to permit QHHA to install a water spigot on
their property, attheir expense, and bill them monthly accordingly. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 2-aye,0-nay Commissioner Hardee abstained.
o
President Willis motioned to continue funding the fireworks. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
OLD BUSINESS:
o
Discussion on the land proposal from Shore Christian Fellowship. President Willis
motioned to offer to purchase a 30 ft. x283 ft. strip of land, as proposed by Shore Christian
Fellowship, for $4,000; install paddock style fence between properties, and install pull-in
parking off of Old Wharf Lane. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye,
0-nay
o
A Smoke-Free Policy for all Town properties and equipment was proposed by Di Quyrur-
Reno at the previous meeting. The Commissioners discussed and feel that the public parks
should be smoke-free, and all building interiors currently are smoke-free by State law, but
they are not inclined to implement a policy at this time for all other open areas of Town.
NEW BUSINESS:
o
Annexation petition received from the owners of the Dudley and Salthouse Cove properties.
The Salthouse Cove property is approximately 138.345 acres, county zoned Agricultural.
The Dudley property consists of 52.694 acres and is county zoned Suburban Residential.
The Petitioners are not proposing that the properties be rezoned. There is no pending
proposal for the development of these properties.
President Willis motioned to introduce Resolution 18-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSTOWN TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS OF
SALTHOUSE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND THE FRANK S. DUDLEY, JR.
REAL ESTATE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2OOO 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. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye,O-nay
A public hearing on this Resolution will be held on Wednesday, June 27,2018 at 7:00 p.m.
The Petition will be sent to the Planning Commission for their review for consistency with
the Queenstown Comprehensive Plan.
ATTORNEY UPDATES - Brynja Booth
No updates at this time
PUBLIC COMMENT
o
Pat Bowell - appearing on behalf of the President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Queenstown American Legion. The Auxiliary participates in the laying of wreath's at the
Hurlock Veterans Cemetery, the only Eastem Shore veteran's cemetery, every Christmas.
They do so by participating in the Wreath's Across America (WAA) campaign. In past
years, only 1300 of the 7000 graves receive wreaths. The Eastern Shore Auxiliary is trying
to place a wreath on every grave this year. WAA will match one wreath to every two
purchased. The Eastem Shore Auxiliary is conducting a campaign to raise funds to bring
awareness to the issue by sending out mailings, as well as solicit donations to purchase
wreaths. President Willis motioned to donate $1,000 towards the campaign and purchase of
wreaths. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay. We will insert
information in our upcoming newsletters informing those interested how they can participate
in purchasing wreaths.
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Paul Cain - Steamboat Ave. - inquired about an open burning ordinance in town, as his
neighbor burned rugs, and how it could be enforced. He was advised there is no open
burning permitted in town and he could contact the Sheriff s Department when a violation
occurs.
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Loretta Hohmann - Steamboat Ave. - asked if there was a way to keep trucks off of Dudley
Avenue when traffic is diverted from Rt. 301 in the event of an accident or other reason.
There are signs prohibiting truck traffic on Dudley Ave., but they may need to be relocated.
There being no further Public Comment, President Willis motioned to close the regular meeting and
enter into a Closed Session with the Town Attorney to discuss a personnel matter. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
President Willis motioned to adjoum the Closed Session at 8:48 p.m. and reopen the regular
meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye,0-nay
There being no further business at this time, President Willis motioned to adjoum the meeting at
8:48 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay
Respectfully submiffed,
Town Manager/Clerk-Treasurer

TOWN OF OT]EENSTOWN
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