Town Commissioners Minutes — 2021-07-28

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QUEENSTOWT\ COMMTSSIONERS
July 28,2021
PRESENT: President Tom Willis, Commissioner Bryon Callahan, Commissioner Al Hardee, Town
Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk Aaron Horney, Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan
PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 PM
ORDTNANCE 2t-04 - AN ORDTNANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
ARTICLE IV, PART III OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TITLED, "CRITICAL
AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT'' TO COMPLY WITH RECENT AMENDMENTS TO THE
NATURAL RESOURCES ARTICLE
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No public comments were received.
ORDINAI\CE 21-05 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO REPEAL
AND REPLACE ARTICLE VII, SECTION 89 OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE
TO ADOPT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE QRD QUEENSTOWN
RESORT DISTRICT AND TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION 90 TO ADOPT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE CS COLINTRYSIDE DISTRICT, AND
TO AMEND ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 95 TITLED TABLE OF HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK
REQUIREMENTS
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No public comments were received
As no members of the public were present in person or via Zoom, Hardee motion to close the public
hearins at 6:03 PM. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay.
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:10 PM
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GUESTS
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Robert Mourlas, Suez - Water Tower
Discussed options for addressing issues with Wall St. tower. 1) Do nothing, allow to continue
in current condition, 2) Renovate only interior of tower, 3) One time renovation of
exterior/interior of tower with no future maintenance, 4) Renovation of exterior/interior of
tower with maintenance plan. Ms. Ryan stated she believes ARA funding could be used for
restoration of tower but not ongoing maintenance, however questions regarding if
renovations would be considered necessary due to new tower planned to be built rendering
current tower unnecessary. Would also need to look at AT&T contract concerning possibility
of locating equipment to new tower as equipment is currently on current tower.
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Di Quynn-Reno - 2021 Yard Sale
Discussed tentative date of October 23 for yard sale. Asking Town to advertise for event.
Cost for spaces at sale will be $10 each. Town can accept cash payments for spaces on behalf
of Ms. Quynn-Reno.
PUBLIC WORJ<S - Amy Moore
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Received revised proposal from Steve Roberson for Wall St. water lines addressing prior
concerns.

Pave Master will honor pricing given for Harbor Lane 2 years ago - should be sending copy
to Town. Will also give price for Wall St. paving needed as part of water line work - qualifii
for ARA funding? Ms. Ryan states should qualifr as repairs to lines are needed and paving is
required as part of repairs. Work will also need to be bid out to qualifr. Steve Roberson
should submit revised more detailed proposal stating poor condition of current water lines.
Peter Robertson property at 700 Del Rhodes having drainage issues caused by neighboring
property. Plans to address with stormwater management work at his expense. Has submitted
plans to QAC. As both properties are partially withing Town limits, Bob Rauch will review
plans and should also submit to Planning Commission to review. County would like to meet
with Rauch after his review to discuss plans as well.
Rauch has submitted preliminary plans for constructing control room at WWTP. Cost
estimate for work is $22,000-28,000. Work will have to go out to bid. Will have Rauch
provide more detailed plans/specs to use for bid docs.
Rauch asked to provide estimate to develop standards for water/sewer line installs to connect
to town mains. MDIA currently does not inspect connections to meters- only to meter pit.
Steve Roberson currently inspects meter installs/connections. However, no way to ensure
town notified of planned meter installation/connection by property owners as town does not
receive copies of plumbing inspection applications sent to MDIA. Standards needed to ensure
town notified of any work planned. Ensure town provides/installs meters. Will discuss with
MDIA regarding notification/permitting plumbing work and inspection of all work.
Rauch suggests environmental design solution available for drainage issues on Old Wharf -
may make project eligible for grant funding. Should be able to complete design/worVgrant
investigation for $10,000. May qualify for ARA funding as well. Rauch can put proposal
together and submit to town.
Lex Birney stated would need increased EDUS for around 150 planned cottage rooms up
from previous estimate of 80 to 100. Rauch has updated the Capacity Management Report
after recalculating numbers - still enough capacity to handle the amount of additional EDUS
that would be required. Will send bill to Birney for 40Yo deposit fee for additional 26 EDUS
required to equal40 EDUS total.
Ms. Ryan contacted Waterman regarding status of draft DRRA for Wheatlands. Fiscal impact
study has been ordered- projected 6-8 weeks. Waterman hesitant to draft DRRA until has
numbers from study. Ms. Ryan suggested other areas can be worked on in meantime.
Possibly rabid raccoon present near boardwalk area has been removed. USDA Nuisance
wildlife used. Hotline will be posted on website for public information.
Ditch by R&D Electric has been cut- not dug out yet. John English will be finishing work.
Afterwards have Rauch investigate drainage pipes in area.
Greg Smith will be ordering new nitrogen and phosphorus removal pumps for WWTp.
Current pumps are beginning to fail. Will order identical pumps as used in pumphouses to
make repairs convenient.
O'Rourke parking issue - still had concems following repairs made. Further action to address
concerns? Commissioners believe issue has been sufficiently addressed. Will inform Ms.
O'Rourke of decision.
PLANNING - Amy Moore
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Working on creating/revising fencing regulations - will send to Commissioners once ready.
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CountY doing 2021 Comp Plan- requesting Town input. Planning wants to have Trails Plan
included in County Plan. Looking for Commissioners to approve Trails Plan first. Need

Commissioners to review Trails Plan and provide comments to Planning by next planning
meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - no updates
HARBORMASTER- Di Quynn-Reno on behalf of Matt Reno
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One truck violation at ramp - notice was given to owner.
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All boat slips are being actively used.
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Working on painting parking stops - should be completed by next week.
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Working on language for new signage at town docks.
o Comm. Hardee stated policy as of 7/Il2l is towing for violations by non-permit
holders/warning for violations by permit holders - Harbormaster does have authority to
contact tow company to have vehicles towed.
TOWN CLERJ<
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Treasurers/FinanceReport
General Fund - $178,465.40 / Water-Sewer Fund - $131,430.45
New account will be established for Federal ARA funding received by Town.
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Minutes
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July 13,2021
llillis motion to approve minutes as written. Callahan second. VOTE: 2 a\)e - 0 nav.
(Hardee abstained.from votins as was not present.for meetingl
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Correspondence/Requests/Info - Sent and Received
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Ted Baker contacted Town regarding possibility of holding public County meeting
concerning possible new landfill in mid-August. Commissioners fine with use as long
as Covid safety measures are in place. Will inform Mr. Baker.
o Perry Stutman was recognized as the 2019 Volunteer of the Year. Mr. Stutman
passed away prior to being presented with the honor. Would Commissioners like to
present the honor to Sheila Stutman at a meeting or send to her as the Covid
pandemic prevented a ceremony previously. Commissioners suggest asking Ms.
Stutman what she would prefer.
o Matt Reno term on Planning Commission ending in September- is interested in
continuing. Would like to reappoint? Hardee suggest seeing if other people interested
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prior to automatically reappointing. Ms. Ryan can look into any requirements
concerning reappointing sitting members.
TOWN MANAGER UPDATES
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Survey of Queenstown Creek completed by USACE. Survey confirms narrowing/shallowing
of creek. 70,000 cubic yards of material needed to be removed to restore channel to
authorized depth of 7 ft. Can share results with State to determine if potential for State
funding dredge project.
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QAC Health Dept. sent MOU agreement regarding mobile WIC Clinic locating in town a few
days a month. Would like to set up unit in front of Town Office. Ms. Ryan suggests a few
changes to agreement before signing. Will submit any changes to QAC prior to agreement.
o Concert planned for July was cancelled due to band issues. Interest in having one in
September? Have received interest from local musicians for future concerts. Comm. Hardee
will look into scheduling a band for September 25.

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Chris Ritch observed a private company connecting to a hydrant on Del Rhodes to fill water
truck. Obtained company info from employees present. Informed that no connection to
hydrants is allowed in town- not to attempt again. Will bill company for use stated. Look into
tags for hydrants stating no unauthorized use and potential for issuing fines for future cases.
OLD BUSINESS
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Boat ramp improvements
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Rauch has approved plan set from QAC Soil Conservation. Firm proposal from
Gillespie for the ramp of 54,234. Waiting on Tidal Wetlands Disturbance permit-
should have within 1-2 weeks. Hardee motion to ourchase ramp pads from Gillespie
pending abili| to determine when delivery will occur. Callahan second. VOTE: 3
alte - 0 nav.
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Town Dock projects
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Polyterathane injection work. One person attended pre-bid meeting- did not bid. One
bid received by Stable Solutions. Bid was $42,048 and is in line with budgetary
numbers. Have approved plan set from QAC Soil Conservation. No other permits
required for repairs. Will discuss further work bidding in September after boating
season. Have all permits needed for dredge work. Will coordinate with pier repair
work- dredge before pier work.
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Water tower maintenance
o Previously discussed. Will get updated pricing/options from all companies to
compare with all Suez options. Will discuss further before making decision.
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On-call contractor agreement
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Received on-call proposal from Steve Roberson. Stipulate approval by Town
Manager before overtime/holiday hours charged - otherwise acceptable. Ms. Ryan
will investigate if need to put proposal for on-call plumber service out to bid.
o ORDINANCE 2l-04 - 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 RECENT
AMENDMENTS TO THE NATURAL RESOURCES ARTICLE (etigible for adoption)
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Willis motion to adont Ordinance 2I-04. Hardee second. VOTE: 3 alte - 0 na:r.
O ORDINANCE 21.05 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO
REPEAL AND REPLACE ARTICLE VII, SECTION 89 OF THE
QUEENSTOWN
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADOPT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO
THE QRD QUEENSTOWN RESORT DISTRICT AND TO REPEAL AND REPLACE
SECTION 90 TO ADOPT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE CS
COUNTRYSIDE DISTRICT, AND TO AMEND ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 95 TITLED
TABLE OF HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS (eligibte for adoption)
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Willis motion to adopt Ordinance 2l-05. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nav.
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Zonrng Ordinance violations - Boats/trailers in yards and driveways
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Planning Commission to discuss at next planning meeting.
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American Rescue Plan Act
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Ms. Moore registered for Dept. of Budget and Management webinar discussing ARA
funding.
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Final allocation to Town is $684,755.35. Town has received first half of allocated
funds. Account will be established specifically for ARA funds. Funding has to be
obligated by l2l3ll24 and expendedby t2/31126.

NEW BUSINESS - none
ATTORNEY UPDATES - none
PUBLIC COMMENT - none
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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LTillis motion to so into Closed Session at 8:40 pm to discuss the acquisition qf reql nropert.v
for a nublic purpose. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 ave - 0 nav.
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Willis motion to end Closed Session at 8:50 pm. Hardee second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nqt.
There being no further business, Willis motion to end resular meetins at 8:50 om. Hardee second.
VOTE:3aye-0nav.
Respectfully submitted,
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