Town Commissioners Minutes — 2021-06-08

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QUEENSTOWI\I COMMISSTONERS
June 8,2021
PRESENT: President Tom Willis, Commissioner Al Hardee, Commissioner Bryon Callahan, Town
Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk Aaron Homey, Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:33 PM
GT]ESTS -
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Robert Mourlas, Suez
Presented proposal for Wall St. water tower tank rehabilitation and annual maintenance to include
blasting of tank painted surface, repainting surface and maintenance schedule going forward.
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Ryan Lucy, Southern Corrosion
Presented proposal for Wall St. water tower tank rehabilitation and annual maintenance to include
prepping of existing tank surface and repainting surface and maintenance schedule going forward.
PIIBLIC WORIG - Amy Moore
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Rauch submitted updated capacity management report for review - will be making some changes
based on Ms. Ryan's suggestions. Ms. Ryan will provide summarized overview at next meeting.
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Consumer Confidence Report provided by Susquehanna- has been mailed with water/sewer bills
and posted to Town website.
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Plant has been running well since membranes were cleaned.
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George Smith applied for $30,000 MDE grant- should get as plant was in compliance.
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Ditch off Charity La. towards creek- can wait until fall to clear? Poison Ivy present in area, public
works employees would prefer to wait until begins to die off. Can wait to do with other ditch work
in area. Could look into spraying- see what is allowable.
PLAI\NING - Amy Moore
o Public hearing was held on Zoning Ordinance housekeeping amendments to specifu the
Development Standards in the QRD - Queenstown Resort District and the Non-Residential
Use Standards in the CS - Countryside District. Were approved by PC- forwarding to
Commissioners with recommendation to approve following public hearing.
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Public hearing was held on 6-year Review amendments to Critical Area Program to meet State
Law Requirements. Were approved by PC- forwarding to Commissioners with
recommendation to approve following public hearing. Can have Ordinance to adopt
amendments ready for introduction at next Commissioners Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - Amy Moore
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Working on FY22 budget with Mr. Horney. Have meeting with Finance Chair Pat Bowell on
Wednesday to review and finalize budget. Will schedule meeting with Commissioners for Friday
to review/discuss budget.
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Need to schedule special meeting to introduce Budget Ordinance- Will have scheduled for June
150'. Public Hearing will be scheduled for June 30ft.
TOWI\ CLERK
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Treasurers/FinanceReport
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General Fund - $146,410.69
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Water/Sewer - 578.264.90
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Minutes
o May 26,2021- Closed meeting
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Correspondence/Requests/lnfo - Sent and Received
Nothing to report.
TOWI\ MANAGER UPDATES
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Coronavirus local fiscal recovery funds Town is eligible to receive- FAQ regarding use of funds
given to Commissioners. Eligible projects could include construction of new water tower, rehab of

existing water tower, I&I repair work. Required to accept or deny funding by June 30. Half of
funding would be received this yearlremaining half next year. Comm. Hardee motion to have Ms.
Rauch has determined/confirmed via letter that Town has no responsibility for drainage issues
occurring at Queenstown Village development unless occurring within open space areas given to
Town after HOA disbanded. Areas in question are not within the open space areas. Letter informing
of findings will be sent to Ray Burkhardt, who has raised concerns regarding drainage issues in the
area.
Commissioners have been invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new YMCA on
Kent Island on June 30.
QVFD Fireman's Fair tentatively scheduled for Sept. 10-11 with fireworks scheduled for that
Friday. Comm. Callahan will confirm dates with Fire Dept. this week.
Had meeting with JeffMorris regarding retiree healthcare program with LGIT. Voluntary prograrn-
no cost to Town, no billing responsibilities. Would be for 65+ retired Town employees. Will have
Pat Bowell look at details of plan before making decision.
OLD BUSINESS
o I&Iproject
No updates.
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Water Tower & Infrastructure project
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lnterim Financing
Ms. Ryan stated bond counsel not needed for this project- will need to get proposals for
financing and submit to USDA. Will then review and sign off once Town acquires signed
construction contract. Pres. Willis motion to proceed with construction of new water tower.
Comm. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 ave - 0 nav.
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Wheatland's Project
Capacity Management Plan will be sent to Barry Waterman pending meeting to be scheduled with
Golf Course to discuss potential future allocation needs.
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Speeding on Main St
No updates.
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Boat Rarnp ImprovementVTown Dock projects
Bid package done for dredge work. Copies of bid package/advertisement sent to DNR for
review/approval. Rauch verified no additional permits required. Town exempt from submitting
detailed dredge material disposal plan if spoils taken to Bakers. DNR suggested few minor changes
to Rauch- working on changes. Should be close to putting out to bid. Received comments from
QAC Soil Conservation District regarding boat ramp project. Bid package is complete. Once QAC
SCD comments and Gillespe comments are addressed, project will be exempt from NOI. 7
contractors have been contacted for the work- 4 have responded with interest. Received comments
from QAC Soil Conservation District regarding dock project. Currently reviewing bid package with
DNR.
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Water tower maintenance
Proposals presented by Suez and Southern Corrosion. Ms. Ryan will contact to get both proposals
in writing. Commissioners will review before making decision.
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Trails Master Plan
Revised version sent to Commissioners to review- PC request to hold public hearing and adopt the
plan. Commissioners will review further- schedule future meeting with Matt Reno to discuss plan.
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On-call contractor agreement
No updates. Still attempting to contact Steve Roberson.
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ORDINANCE 2I-02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN ADOPTING
TIIE 2O2I EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. AS
AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE. AS THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE
TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH
Public hearing has been scheduled for Commissioners Meeting on June 23.
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Review and updates to Town Codes and Ordinances
Will schedule future work session to discuss potential updates.

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ZoningOrdinance violations - Boats/trailers in yards and driveways
Letter submitted to Town from David Sutherland for Commissioners review. Many comments at
meeting in favor of allowing. Comm. Hardee suggested allowing driveway storage as long as
vehicle parking not impeded. Comm. Callahan suggests size limits on boats if allowed to park on
driveways? How to address RV's and other trailers? Comm. Hardee suggested could amendZ.O.
to keep current restrictions with the exemption of boat trailers for example. Ms. Ryan will draft
ordinance to revise restrictions for review.
NEW BUSINESS
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Susan Mayberry inquiry to purchase land from Town- area located behind Town Office. Comm.
Hardee and Callahan agree would like to keep land as may have need for it in future. Betterto have
if need for use arises. Pres. Willis agrees. Will send letter to Ms. Mayberry to inform of decision.
ATTORNEY UPDATES
No updates.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments.
second. VOTE: 3 alte - 0 nav.