Town Commissioners Minutes — 2023-02-22

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QUEENSTOWI\ COMMISSIONERS
February 22,2023
PRESENT: President Al Hardee, Commissioner Tom Willis, Commissioner Bryon Callahan,
Town Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk Aaron Horney, Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:OOPM
GUESTS:
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Caden Quirion - Discussed proposal for an Eagle Scout project to install 3 water life
saving stations at the Queenstown Docks. Project would be paid for through fundraising
conducted by Mr. Quirion and the Eagle Scouts with no cost to Town. Cunently there is
no requirement by the Town to have such devices present at the docks but
Commissioners agree it is a great idea. Ms. Ryan confirms placement would not create
liability issues for the town. Would like to begin project this Spring. Hardee motion to
PUBLIC WORKS
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Grasses around sewer plant, from the ramp to the dock, have been cut by Martin's.
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All parts are in for the compactor. Looking to install week of 3/13 with assistance from
Parkson. Work potentially could take2 days to complete.
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Membrane 6-month inspection scheduled for 319 and 3/10.
o
Old riding mower, 3 push mowers (one doesn't work), and sweeper at garage- town no
longer uses. Commissioners agree to scrap non-working mower and have other
equipment valued and sell off.
o
Street standards from Town of Denton provided to Commissioners for review for
potential future adoption into Queenstown standards.
o Quotes received for drain box work on Olde Point La. Sears- $2,400.00 / Purdy-
$1.350.00. A third contractor contacted would not provide a quote as they also work with
Sears occasionally. Hardee motion to accept Purdlt quote of $1.350. Callahan second.
VOTE:3ave-0nalt.
PLANNING COMMISSION (no updates)
FINAITCE COMMITTEE
o
Tax set-off hearing is scheduled for April I l.
CODE ENF'ORCEMENT
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Letter sent out for 1 untagged vehicle violation on Steamboat Ave. Aker Rd. untagged
vehicle violation still unresolved. C.E. Officer will speak in-person with resident to
discuss resolving.
HARBORMASTER (no updates)
EVENTS COMMITTEE
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Next event planned for April 1- will be Spring/Easter themed event.
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Yoga in the Park to be offered by Town resident- dates to be determined.
o
Comm. Hardee requested a closed session at end of meeting to discuss committee process
concerns.
TOWN CLERK
1.
TreasurerslFinance Report
General Fund: $313,682.59 Water-Sewer Fund: $87,888.47 ARPA Fund: $685,66.78
2.
Minutes
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February 7,2023 (Regular meeting)

second. VOTE: 3 ave - 0 na]).
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February 7,2023 (Closed meeting)
3.
Correspondence/Requests/Info - Sent and Received (no updates)
TOWII MANAGER UPDATES (no updates)
OLD BUSINESS
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. I & I project (no updates)
2. New Water Storage Tank & Infrastructure Project
Bid/contract docs reviewed and Rauch has received comments and revisions made
following comments which satisfies BABA requirements waiver. PER being
reviewed by USDA- no comments yet. ER USDA review will begin following Sec.
106 Tribal Letters review for project.
3. Wall St. Water Line Replacement
Cunently out to bid- bids due 3/10. Contractor inquired if current SDR-7 piping spec
in bid docs could be substituted with SDR-I1 pipe as the current spec pipe difficult to
acquire in low amounts needed for project. Town Engineer Rauch believes altemate
pipe is acceptable as is standard in most areas. Steve Roberson Plumbing, who
drafted the specs, believes only current spec pipe is acceptable. Allow lower spec
pipe? Commissioners agree to allow all bidders to bid using either type pipe- request
bidding both specs if possible.
MARINE PROJECTS
1. Boat Ramp Improvements
Estimate from Big Island Ventures to install pilings only for pier at ramp- around
$10,800.00 with bonding increasing cost. Commissioners agree Town should receive
estimates for cost to finish remainder of pier to determine how to proceed.
2.
Town Dock Projects
Travis of Rauch, Inc. to begin work on the paving bid package. Will discuss
stringers/electrical work with the contractor. Will discuss fixing ladder issues with
contractor.
3.
Federal Channel Dredging
Isaac at DNR provided Ms. Moore a scope of work for an engineering consultant to
study, analyze, and prepare concept drawings. Main task will be analysis of dredge
material quality through sediment sampling and development of concept plans
showing shoreline areas at Blakeford, Golf Course, and Eastern Neck Island. Stone
protection would be needed- cost estimate for each concept plan will be requested.
Qualifiers needed for the consultant to have experience with dredging and shoreline
restoration design.
POLICY
1.
Water/Sewer Connection Code - Proposed Clarifications/Revisions (no updates)
2. Breezeline (Atlantic Broadband) RenewaUoptions
Contract currently being reviewed by Town Attorney and Finance Chair Pat Bowell.
3.
ORDINAIICE NO. 22.06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND ARTICLE
IV, PART III OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TITLED,
..CRITICAL
AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT'' TO COMPLY WITH AMENDMENTS
TO THE NATURAL RESOURCES ARTICLE (Introduced 9/13/22)
Reviewed and awaiting approval by Critical Area Commission.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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Wheatland's Project
Ms. Ryan discussed revisions made to draft PWA with Commissioners.
Commissioners agreeable with current draft. Comm. Callatran wanted to discuss a
prior concem with Ms. Ryan- will need to review his notes and discuss following the
meeting. Willis motion to accept PWA as currently drafied pendins Comm.
Callahan's concern is addressed. Callqhan second. VOTE: 3 a])e - 0 na]).
OTHER
1. Speeding on Main St (no updates)
NEW BUSINESS (no updates)
ATTORNEY UPDATES (no updates)
PUBLIC COMMENT (none)
CLOSED SESSIONf- rhorized by Section 3-3050) of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, and voted
upon in Open Session)
There being no further business, Willis motion to adiourn the meeting at 7:39pm. Callahan
second. VOTE: 3 atte - 0 nq]).
Town Clerk-Treasui