Town Commissioners Minutes — 2026-01-07

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QUEENSTOWTI COMMTSSIONERS
January 7r2026
PRESENT: President Al Hardee, Commissioner Bryon Callahan, Town Manager Amy Moore, and Town
Attorney Lyndsey Ryan
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:OOPM
President Hardee called for a moment of silence in memory of Commissioner Tom Willis, who passed away
unexpectedly in November, 2025.
Town Manager Amy Moore, read a certification of election results provided by Town Clerk Aaron Horney.
"Bryon Callahan filed and qualified for the ofFrce of Town Commissioner of Queenstown. NO other
candidate filed a certificate of nomination to be placed on the ballot as a listed or write-in candidate by the
October 9,2025 deadline. Therefore, the election was considered uncontested and was cancelled, pursuant
to Section 19-12.2 of the Queenstown Town Charter. Bryon Callahan was hereby declared re-elected as
Town Commissioner of Queenstown for a 3-year term, beginning November 12, 2025". A copy of the
certification is on file.
Ms. Moore advised that Mr. Callahan took the Oath of Office before a notary public in Queen Anne's
County. A copy of the Oath of Office is on file.
GUESTS -None
PUBLIC WORIG
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Town advertised beginning August 20th for a public works utility worker, and was on Indeed, in
newspaper and on the website. Accepted applications until early October, when we only had 2
acceptable candidates. Interviewed both, and called one in for a second interview in late October.
Since November meeting was cancelled, Ms. Moore obtained approval to hire Joe Costable
individually from Commissioners Hardee and Callahan. Mr. Costable began working for the Town
on November 18th.
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New membranes were installed at the WWTP week of Thanksgiving. Permeability is up in the
20's and all is running smoothly.
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Utility Tank inspected the Wall St. tank and is providing a report with costs for both inside and
outside repairs.
PLAI\IIIING COMMISSION
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Officer Elections: Matt Reno- Chair; Mike Bowell- vice chair; Geneva Thrasher-Rieu- secretary
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Steve and Linda Roberson presented a Concept plan to demolish and rebuild office and house on
Steamboat Ave. Minor adjustments need to be made to size of building and front setback and PC
will approve.
FINANCE COMMITTE'E (no updates)
CODE ENFORCEMENT/HARBORMASTER (no updates)
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Tree lighting was a success. Working on America's 250 celebration for Queenstown.
TOWN CLERK
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Treasurers/Finance Report
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General Fund $138,180.88 Water/Sewer Fund $59,037.20 ARPA Fund $592,085.23

2.
Minutes
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October 22,2025 (Regular Meeting)
Callahan motion to approve as written. Hardee second. VOTE: 2 qve - 0 nqt.
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December 16,2025 (Special Meeting)
Callahan motion to approve as written. Hardee second. VOTE: 2 qve - 0 nqt.
3. Correspondence/Requests/lnfo - Sent and Received (no updates)
TOWN MANAGER UPDATES
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5 residents have submitted their names for consideration of the Commissioners vacancy. Today
was the deadline. George Buckler, Jim Watzin, Tom Peregoy, Ned Foster and George Plumbo.
Next step is to set up interviews with applicants.
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Drafted Investment Policy to meet requirements of the state. Review for future discussion and
possible adoption.
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Fire department responded to request to silence the fire alarm and agreed to silence during overnight
hours between l0:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. They would continually evaluate this action for the benefit
or detriment of their ability to respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies. This agreement
includes all fire and EMS dispatches. A formal request was made to the County Emergency
Services by the fire department with a target time and date to implement this beginning l0:00 PM
on 1213112025. Fire Dept. will advise when request is approved. Some residents present advised
that it has still been going off overnight.
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Pete Robertson, when he was commissioner in2006, was prepared to introduce legislation to
increase the freeboard in our current floodplain ordinance from 2 ft. above MHT. This would
require any rebuilding due to future flood damage would be done at a higher freeboard
requirement. Legislation was not introduced at that time, however, Mr. Robertson has requested
the town consider this regulation again. Ms. Moore provided Commissioners information from
2006 for review and future discussion.
o QVFD Installation of Officers, Saturday lllT at 6:00 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS ITEMS
INFRASTRUCTURE
l. I&IProject
Retallack completed with the sewer main and lateral replacement from SSMH Rt l8 Main St upstream
to lamp-hole 3 on 12116. Rauch asked Retallack to base in the trenches going into the Holidays, so
the Residents had a clean road to travel free of stone. Retallack's team will be returning on Monday,
l/12. Their dewatering contractor will return tomorrow. Once Retallack retums, they will resume the
sewer dig and replace, excavating upstream to lamp-hole 4.
2. Water Tank & Infrastructure Project (no updates)
3. Queenstown Harbor Water Issues (no updates)
MARINE PROJECTS
1. Federal Channel Dredging (no updates)
POLICY
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Water/Sewer Connections Code - Proposed Clarifications & Revisions (no updates)
2.
Water/Sewer Rate Sotdy (no updates)
3.
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Related to Accessory Dwelling Units
Will put in draft ordinance form and present for review
4.
ORDTNANCE NO. 25-06 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
ARTICLE VII, SECTION 77 OF TIfi QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TITLED SOLAR
ENERGY EQUIPMENT TO COMPLY WITH Tm BRIGHTER TOMORROW ACT (Introduced
10/8/25, hearing scheduled January 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.)
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1.
Wheatland's Project (no update)

NEW BUSINESS
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1.
Long Term Rentals - Discussion on Possible Legislation
Provided copy of Ordinance I 7-05 introduced/public hearing held in 201 7 but never passed. Ordinance
would amend the Town Code to add a chapter titled "Residential Rental Housing License and Inspection"
to establish a licensing and inspection program for residential rental dwelling units in town. Of the
current 337 service addresses in town, at least 75 are rentals. Review for future discussion.
There was a question about short-term rentals. We currently have an ordinance covering them. It was
mentioned that one may be operating on Steamboat Avenue without the required license.
ATTOR}I-EY T]PDATES
Advised USDA still reviewing and providing requests for documentation.
PTJBLIC COMMENT
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Lori Sharer - First Ave
Stated there are new people in the Booker's house and had inquired where the dredging will be.
Showed her map depicting the proposed dredging will take place in the federal channel and not
near the property in question.
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Di Quynn-Reno - Main St
-Lights at the boat ramp look good. Asked if cameras would be installed soon.
-Commissioner vacancy - had similar situation where she had worked. Sitting commissioners had
a meeting and interviewed candidates with list of same questions. Public was able to attend but
could listen only. She requested that the Commissioners consider having the interviews in open
session and that they ask the same questions to all candidates. Town Commissioners were in
agreement to this. Public will be informed when the meeting for interviews will take place.
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Joe Kelkowsi - Aker Rd.
Asked about trailer tagged with Maine tags - advised permitted as long as current. Advised boat
and trailer with no tags at property on Melvin Ave. Town Manager advised that property owner
contacted about violation and has been given timeframe to correct. Will have Code Enforcement
Officer follow up.
There being no further business. Callahan motion to adjottrn the meeting at 4:49 p.m. Hardee second.
VOTE:2qve-0nqv.
Respectful ly subm itted,
Amy W.
Town Manager

TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN
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ELECTION RESULTS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025
(Election Cancelled)
Bryon Callahan filed and qualified for the office of Town commissioner
of Queenstown. No other candidate filed a certificate of nomination to
be placed on the ballot as a listed or write-in candidate by the October 9,
2025, deadline. Therefore, the election was considered uncontested and
was cancelled, pursuant to Section 19-12.2 of the Town
Queenstown
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Charter. Bryon Callahan hereby declared re-elected as Town
Commissioner of Queenstown for a 3-year term, beginning November
12,2025.
I hereby certify the above information to be true and correct.
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R. ey T Clerk Date

OATH OF OFFICE
I, Bryon Callahan, do swear that I will support the Constitution of the
United States of America; and that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the
State of Maryland and support the Constitution and Laws thereof; and that I will, to
the best of my skill and judgement, diligently and faithfully, without partiality or
prejudice, execute the Office of Queenstown Commissioner, according to the
Constitution and Laws of this State.
Bryon Callahan
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STATE OF MARYLAND
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COL|NTY OF li, A^ C-tl (or City of Baltimore), to wit:
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Rn \On tf \\cU,c.rf (affiant) on this
tz day of il\nlnrnfo/ , 20 a5
Signature Notary Public
Jessica L. tMcker
NOTARY PUBLIC
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
My Commission Expires 1nSl20Z6
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My Commission expires zr.tte
(Notary Seal)

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