Town Commissioners Other — 2018-12-19
Document December 19, 2018 · 2 page(s)
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These are the minutes of the Queenstown Commissioners regular meeting held December 19, 2018 (President Thomas B. Willis Jr. and Commissioner Al Hardee present; Commissioner Holger Schuster absent). The Commission approved purchasing new tires for the dump truck and work truck from Paul’s Tire Service; received an update that White Marsh supplied a sump pump to move water from the Emergency Storage (ES) tank to the EQ tank at the WWTP to manage storm inflow; and reviewed an overage charge for ditch work on Maryland Avenue that resulted in installing new pipe and covering it to preserve property access. The Planning Commission is continuing discussion of Wheatland’s proposed change from all-commercial to a mixed-use concept, asked that Mr. Waterman attend the January 2, 2019 Planning meeting to present changes before a joint work session on January 16, 2019. The FY2018 financial audit was completed and submitted to the State and the town will invite Finance Chairman Pat Bowell to present an overview at a future meeting; account balances were reported. Additional items: acceptance of November 28 minutes, notices of upcoming ESAM legislative dinner, a public hearing on Ordinance 18-05 (repeal and reenact the Queenstown zoning map) on January 23, a Town Hall on February 20, and a short closed session held to discuss personnel (public comment confirmed there are no term limits for Planning Commission members).
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1 QTJEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS December 19, 2018 PRESENT: President Thomas B. Willis, Jr., Commissioner Al Hardee, and Amy Moore, Town Manager/Clerk. Commissioner Holger Schuster was absent. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDERAT 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS - • Ms. Moore advised that the dump truck and work truck were both in need ofnewtires. Prices were obtained from Doug’s Tires, Paul’s Tire Service, and Western Auto. President Willis motioned to purchase the tires from Paul’s Tire Service. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay • Clerk provided update onthe EQ and Emergency Storage (ES) tanlcs at the WWTP. White Marsh purchased a sump pump, which was not part ofthe original design ofthe plant, to remove as much from the ES tank with a sump pump and pump it into the EQ tank. This will keep the ES tank as empty as possible to hand any influx ofwaterthat comes in thru the plant during heavy periods ofrain. • There was an overage charged by John English for the ditch work completed on Maryland Avenue. This was due to when the culvert was dug out, the dirt was higher and built up in the pipe so when it was removed, the ditch had to be lowered further to allow for proper flow. This would then prohibit maintenance by the property owner. Therefore, newpipe was installed and covered to allowproperty owners access across theirproperty. PLANNING - • Perry Stutman advised the Commission has been discussing Wheatland’s proposed mixed use concept plan. They would like to know where the Commissioners stand regarding the change from all conimercial to mixed use. Ajoint work session is planned for January 16,2019. Commissioner Hardee advised that Mr. Waterman has indicated some changes to his original mixed use plan that the Planning Commission may not be aware of. It was determined to ask Mr. Waterman to attend the next Planning meeting on January 2, 2019 to bring them up to speed on his most recent concept. This will allow everyone to have the same information prior to thejoint work session. FINANCE COMMITTEE - • Clerk advised that the FY2018 financial audit has been completed and submitted to the State. It was decided to have Pat Bowell, Finance Chairman, attend afuture meeting to give an overview ofthe audited financials. TOWN MANAGERICLERK-TREASURER Treasurer’s Report - General Fund checking $244,167.74 Water/Sewer Fund checking $ 66,001.37 WWTP Project checking $ 14,242.36 2 Minutes — President Willis motioned to accept the November 28, 2018 Closed Session minutes as written. Motion seconded by CommissionerHardee. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay CommissionerHardee motioned to accept the November 28, 2018 Regular Meeting minutes as written. Motion seconded by President Willis. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay Correspondence/Other Clerk — • ESAM Legislative dinner is Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Fisherman’s Inn. RSVP deadline is January 7th • Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. on proposed Ordinance 18-05 titled: An Ordinance ofthe Town ofQueenstown to Repeal in the Entirety and Reenact the Queenstown Zoning Map • “Town Hall’ meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. atthe Calvary United Methodist Church. • Clerk would like to hold a short Closed Session with Commissioner to discuss apersonnel matter. OLD BUSINESS - • There was no old business to discuss NEW BUSINESS - • There was no new business to discuss ATTORNEYUPDATES No Updates - PUBLIC COMMENT - • Dr. Peter Robertson inquired ifthere was aterm limit for Planning Commissionmembers? He was advised that there is no term limit. He stated he was informed by aprior Town Commissionerthat there were term limits, when he asked why a former Planning member was not reappointed several years ago, and that was why the member was not reappointed. Clerk stated that he was misinformed. President Willis motioned to close the regular meeting at 7:31 p.m. for the purpose ofentering into a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. Motion seconded by CommissionerHardee. Vote: 2- aye, 0-nay. President Willis motioned to reopen the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m., motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay There being no further business at this time, President Willis motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay Respectfully submitted, Amy Moore . Town Manager/Clerk