Town Commissioners Minutes — 2021-12-07

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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS
December 2021
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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 3:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION
(Authorized by Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, and
voted upon in Open Session)
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Hardee motion to go into closed session at 3:31 pm to discuss personnel matters. Willis second.
VOTE: 3 ave-0nav.
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Hardee motion to end the closed session at 4 pm and resume the regular meeting. Callahan second.
VOTE:3a:te-0nqv.
REGULAR MEETING RESUMED AT 4 PM
GUESTS
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Ms. Faye Burns - Volunteer of the Year Recognition
Ms. Burns was present alongside family and friends as the Commissioners presented her with a
certificate recognizing her as the Queenstown Volunteer of the Year for 2021. Ms. Burns was
recognized for her ongoing efforts regarding establishing and maintaining the "Little Library" located
at the Queenstown Community Park and ensuring it is stocked with books for all Queenstown
residents. The Commissioners sincerely appreciate her contribution to the betterment of the Town.
PUBLIC WORKS
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Fire hydrant on Charity La. not to code as is not high enough to meet standard. Steve Roberson sent
proposal to correct and bring to code at cost of $ I , I 50. Callahan motion to accept proposal. Hardee
second. VOTE: 3 a.ve - 0 nqt.
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Request from Rosemarie O'Rourke regarding placing concrete parking pad in front of her property.
Would like Town to help pay for cost. Total cost of S2,100. Would like Town to pay 1,400 as she
believes recent paving of roadway has led to parking safety issues at her property. Commissioners
and Ms. Ryan believe recent attempts to address Ms. O'Rourke's concerns have been sufficient.
Commissioners feel due to this and fact that a driveway exists at the property they have no interest in
helping pay for a pad. Would also need to investigate if such a pad would be within the Town right-
of-way, may need permission from Town to place if so. Will draft letter to inform Ms. O'Rourke of
decision.
PLANNING
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Letter to QAC Commissioners regarding Comprehensive Plan update- final version is ready for
approval. Commissioners approve of letter as written. Ms. Moore will send off to County.
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Recent complaints received regarding tow truck that has been parking on Old Point La. Current
ordinance allows commercial vehicles to park up to 12 hours on streets where allowed. Owner of
vehicle has been notified regarding issue. Is there a need to send issue to Planning for review and
possible recommendations to amending current parking requirements for commercial vehicles?
Commissioners agree to send to Planning for review. Have Code Enforcement Officer discuss issue
with vehicle owner in meantime.
FINANCE COMMITTEE (no updates)
HARBORMASTER (no updates)

TOWN CLERK
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Treasurers/Finance Report
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Water/Sewer Fund - 5326,800.55
General Fund - $85,201.53
ARPA Fund - $342,445.21
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Minutes
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November 17,2021 (Regular Meeting)
Callahan motion to approve as written. Willis second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay.
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November 17,2021 (Closed Meeting)
Willis motion to approve as written. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay.
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Correspondence/Requests/Info - Sent and Received
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Nothing to report.
TOWN MANAGER UPDATES
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Finance Committee terms expire in January, BOA terms expire in February. Current members will be
contacted to see if interest in continuing. Will advertise for interest as well. Commissioners will
determine any reappointments/appointments in January meeting.
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AT&T submitted counteroffer for tower lease. Town representative Hugh Odem is negotiating on
Town's behalf. Town would like a long-term commitment from AT&T. Want Mr. Odem to continue
negotiations. Pres. Hardee questioned what options/plan Town has if AT&T decides to not renew.
Can other providers be approached? Ms. Moore will discuss with Mr. Odem.
OLD BUSINESS
INFRASTRUCTURE
l. I&Iproject
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Rauch is working on bid specs.
2. New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project
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Interim Financing
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Application paperwork has been submitted- going before Board tomorrow.
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Wall St. water tower maintenance
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Price quote for dive inspection from Liquid Engineering $2,400. Dive inspection not included in
last Suez inspection. Ms. Ryan contacting USDA and Rauch revising PER report to include dive
inspection as part of scope of rehabilitation work on tower.
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Old Wharf Lane -Stormwater
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Rauch investigating possibility of placement of systems on north side of Old Wharf Lane.
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Control Room Renovation
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Work on project begun today.
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Wall St. Water Line Replacement
o Following meeting with Town Plumber Steve Roberson & Town Engineer Bob Rauch, Mr.
Roberson believes WS Code specs should be developed by Rauch. Ms. Moore will discuss with
Mr. Roberson again.
MARINE PROJECTS
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Boat ramp improvements
o Still waiting on MDE permits. MDE rep confirmed all info needed from Town has been
submitted- next step is MDE placing public notice.
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Town Dock projects
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Construction/dredgingupdates
o Contractor has requested to start work in February/March. Later start date would affect
prefened timeline for completion date by boating season in April. Ms. Moore will inform
contractor Town prefers to go with original timeframe scheduled.
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Federal Channel dredging
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Nothing to report.

POLICY
l. ORDINANCE NO.2l-06 AN ORDTNANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
SECTION 94 OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH HEIGHT,
AREA, AND BULK REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCES WITHIN TOWN (revised - for discussion
and eligible for adoption)
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Hardee motion to adopt with amendment of date on.first page. Willis second. VOTE: 3 aye - o
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Review and updates to Town Codes and Ordinances (2022)
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No updates.
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Water/Sewer Connections Code - proposed clarifications & revisions
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Rauch working on updates. Will report to Town once completed for review.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Wheatland's Project
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Forest Conservation Plan
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Still under review.
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Impact study
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Completed and ready for Commissioners review.
OTHER
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Speeding on Main St
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No updates.
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American Rescue Plan Act
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No updates.
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Activities Committee
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Received interest from two residents so far.
NEW BUSINESS
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Comm. Callahan stated concerns with work in progress at the Wall St. tower. A rope being used as
part of the work had become loose and fell to the ground, causing minor damage to below vehicles.
Also observed other issues with loose wires. Feels needs to be cleaned up and improved as is a safety
hazard in current state. Would like to contact AT&T regarding work being done and to inform of
damage claim possibility. Ms. Moore will contact to discuss.
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Town resident Ryan Booth offered to use a drone to get pictures of upper tower areas for Town. Will
contact Mr. Booth to arrange.
ATTORNEY UPDATES (no updates)
PUBLIC COMMENT (no comments)
There being no.further business. Hardee motion to close the meeting at 5:05 om. Willis second. VOTE: 3
alte - 0 nqt.