Town Commissioners Minutes — 2022-02-23

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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS
February 23,2022
PRESENT: 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 PM
GUESTS - none scheduled
PUBLIC WORKS
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Recovery cleaning performed on membrane train #2 at WWTP- report results not good.
Membranes are coming apart in areas. All service to membranes has been done in accordance
with manufacturer Microdyne's standards. Microdyne has been notified of condition. Waiting to
hear back. Other membrane train scheduled to be cleaned in March- expected to be in similar
condition. Ms. Ryan will investigate warranty in place for membranes.
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Met with Stabil Solutions regarding sidewalk issues on Olde Point La. and Comegys La.
Identified 12 sections total that have sunken- are unlevel. Cost to repair all would be $1,793.
Commissioners agree to proceed with repairs. lVillis motion to have repairs done at cost of
51.793. Callahan second. VOTE: 2 aye - 0 nalt
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Fire Marshal informed that new houses on Thompson Ave. not passing pressure tests- asked for
pressure reads at water towers- were provided. Towers are currently at max capacity- unable to
increase pressure above current levels. Forwarded operators info to Fire Marshal.
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Suez planning to do wash out of outlet water tower- working with plant operator to determine
best date to schedule.
PLANNING ( no updates )
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Tax set off report completed by Finance Chair Pat Bowell- has been submitted to County. Final
tax set off meeting with County Commissioners is April 12.
HARBORMASTER ( no updates )
TOWN CLERK
1.
Treasurers/Finance Report
General Fund $81,811.43 / W-S Fund $232,658.91 IARPA Fund $342,445.21
2.
Minutes
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February 2,2022 (Work Session)
Vote to approve tabled until next meeting.
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February 8,2022 (Regular meeting)
Willis motion to approve. Callahan second. VOTE: 2 qve - 0 nalt
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Correspondence/Requests/Info - Sent and Received
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3 proposals received from Miracle Playground Equipment rep. for repairs to Queenstown Old
Wharf La. Playground. Existing equipment is Miracle equipment. Repair swings/rubber
surfacing: $4,870.00. Repair existing playground equipment: $15,318.36.
Redesign/replacement of all surfaces and equipment and layout improvement: $319,866.00.
Callahan motion to accept the two lesser proposals .for repair of existing equipment and
swings/rubber surfacing. Willis second. VOTE: 2 ave - 0 nalt
TOWN MANAGER UPDATES

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Letter sent to property owner regarding sump pump on Comegys La. Water pumped causing
issues with neighboring driveways and roadway- undermining paved surfaces. Also causing
issues with sidewalk in area. Water needs to be diverted to another area.
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Registered for ARPA fund webinar.
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Discussed recent property maintenance complaints regarding Aker Rd. residences with Code
Enforcement Officer Harold Veasel. Will be following up on concerns.
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Registered to attend LGIT insurance renewal workshop in April.
OLD BUSINESS
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INFRASTRUCTURE
l. I&lproject
Waiting on Rauch to do RFP for Old Wharf Lane work. Grant app submitted for other work
in Town.
2. New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project
USDA has requested documents/information from Town- working on gathering all info
requested to submit to USDA.
3.
Wall St. water tower maintenance
Rauch revised PER and submitted to USDA to include changes to plans for tower. USDA
requesting further revisions/more information- concerned with condition of tower.
4.
Old Wharf Lane -Stormwater
Meeting with Urquharts/Simmondses to discuss with Rauch on March 30.
5.
Control Room Renovation
Coming along- ceiling joists are now up.
6.
Wall St. water line replacement
Waiting on Steve Roberson to write up specs for project.
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MARINE PROJECTS
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Boat ramp improvements
MDE rep has forwarded reporilrecommendation to State board of Public Works.
2.
Town Dock projects
a.
Construction/dredging updates
One bid received from Maverick Construction for S243,000 for construction work. Were
10 plan holders for project. Bid is being reviewed for compliance. Roughly $200,000 left
from grant following Terrathane work completed. Possibly separate portions of work to
put out to bid to lower costs?
3.
Federal Channel dredging
( no updates )
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POLICY
l. Review and updates to Town Codes and Ordinances (2022)
( no updates )
2. Water/Sewer Connections Code - proposed clarifications & revisions
Will be meeting with Steve Roberson to discuss.
3. Breezeline (Atlantic Broadband) renewal/Options
Letter sent to Talkie Communications regarding interest in bringing additional service
provider to Town. Also looking into possibility of grant available for bringing fiber service to
towns thru existing providers.
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1.
Wheatland's Project
a.
Impact study
Greenlee Group submitted updated Impact Study following Commissioners concerns.
Made changes to some areas- explained other areas that remain unchanged.
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OTHER
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Speeding on Main St

Still complaints with large hucks using Dudley Ave. as cut-thru. Will contact Sheriffs
Office to request increased enforcement/ticketing.
2.
American Rescue Plan Act
( no updates )
NEW BUSINESS
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Lawnmower quotes - Commissioner Callahan
Acquired 2 quotes for new lawnmowers. Gas powered w/ 60" decks. Kubota dealer in
Middletown, DE $8,300 after trade in value for current mower. John Deere dealer in Queen
Anne, MD $8,950 after trade in. Suggests going with John Deere as despite higher cost, closer
dealer location results in less time/gas used for travel to get parts/repairs. Callahan motion to
accept John Deere quote. Willis second. VOTE: 2 ave - 0 nqt
2.
Boat ramp parking permits
Discussion on ideas to improve ramp permits. Will be requiring vehicle registration info with
permit apps. Commissioners agree otherwise keeping permit process as is for now as is working
well. Permits for new vear will be ordered.
ATTORNEY UPDATES
Ms. Ryan informed of need for a Closed Session for purposes of giving legal advice.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Cain commented about meeting starting time. Believed was 7pm. Was informed of 6pm start time
for Wednesday Commissioners meetings. Also inquired about r{!mp area- when beginning work?
Informed once permits are received from State. Also suggested need for foot pier along ramp.
Commissioners informed was briefly discussed by due to costs was not included for current work. May
possibly look into for future upgrades.
CLOSED SESSION (Authorized by Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Annotated Code,
and voted upon in Open Session)
Ilillis motion to close the regular rneeting at 7:l9pmfor purpose of going into closed session to discuss
legal advice with Town Attornelt. Callahan second. VOTE: 2 qte - 0 nqt
Ilillis motion to end the closed session at 7:36pm and resume the regular meeting. Callahan second.
VOTE:2qte-0nqt
There being no further business, Willis motion to close the regular meeting at 7:37pm. Callahan second.
VOTE:2qte-0nqt