Town Commissioners Minutes — 2023-01-25

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QUEENSTOWT\ COMMTSSTONERS
January 2512023
PRESENT: President Al Hardee, Commissioner Bryon Callahan, Commissioner Tom Willis,
and Town ManagerAmy Moore
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 PM
PUBLIC WORKS
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Ms. Moore provided an update on the screen and compactor. Waiting on install of the
compactor parts by Parkson. Screen parts have arrived, and Susquehanna will install after
compactor completed. Operation of compactor is marginal and being run continuously in
hand mode to prevent overflow. Not capable of handling additional loading the new
screen would place on the unit.
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In order to comply with procurement ordinance, obtaining two additional quotes for water
line repairs on Old Wharf Lane, to include running a new water line and abandoning old
line. Should have for next meeting.
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Discussion on ditch at 112 Melvin Ave. Originally was a swale, but was hand dug out
some time ago. Both property owner and town public works staffdeny digging out. The
property owner had concerns that his rocks were removed from ditch. Town staff
removed rocks from culvert pipe opening, as they were blocking flow of water, but left
them on site. Water currently flows through the ditch sufficiently. Property owner would
like ditch replaced to original swale as difficult to walk over. Commissioners are inclined
to leave as is but will check it out before making final decision.
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Received quote from Utility Service Co (Veolia) to pressure wash the Outlets tower at
cost of $5,933. Payment could be made over 2-year period if opted. Price was solicited
due to inquiry by Outlets. Next exterior painting of tower expected to be in 2028-2029.
Pressure washing is not part of annual contract and while not aesthetically pleasing, the
dirt and mold are not affecting the coating. Commissioners agreed that if Outlets would .
pay half of the cost, they would approve the quote and have the work scheduled.
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Contacting concrete contractors to provide quotes on concrete work needed at Olde Point.
Lane stormdrain.
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Commissioner Callahan provided pictures of clam shells that were dumped overboard at
the Second Ave. dock. When slips were dredged last year, contractor advised there were a
lot of clam shells at that time and advised that continued overboard disposal would fill in
the areas rather quickly. Commissioners agreed to send a letter to all slip renters asking
them to dispose of clam shells out in the creek or use the dumpster at the dock. Staff to
check if a letter related to this same matter was sent out previously.
PLAI\NING COMMISSION
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No updates
FINAI\ICE COMMITTEE
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Pat Bowell advised she is reviewing the recently received Breezeline Franchise
Agreement. Staffto send copy to town attorney for review and comment as well. Initial
review shows an increase of 3o/o for cable services only - no internet. They would also
want town to pay for cable now, where it has always been provided to Town Office at no
cost.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
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No update
IIARBORMASTER
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No update
EVENTS COMMITTEE
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Ms. Moore has contacted members to schedule a February meeting. No date confirmed
at this time.
TOW\ CLERK
1. Treasurers/Finance Report
General Fund $289,710.85 / Water-Sewer Fund $38,011.72 IARPA $685,548.56
2.
Minutes
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January 10,2023 (Regularmeeting)
TOWI\ MANAGER UPDATES
o Eastern Shore Association of Municipalities (ESAM) Legislative dinner/meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, ll3ll23. Commissioner Willis, Mr. Horney and Ms. Moore to
attend.
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Maryland Municipal League (MML) conference June 25-28. Commissioners Callahan
and Hardee unable to attend.
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QA County Garden Club Tour on May 13,2023, will include tours of the Queenstown
Colonial Courthouse and Bowlingly. Tickets will be sold from the Town Office that day.
OLD BUSINESS ITEMS
INFRASTRUCTURE
l. I&IProject
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New funding request submitted to MDE for $8,238,227 as last application denied.
2. New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project
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lnquiry about status of entrance permit. Ms. Moore to check with Rauch on status.
3. Wall St. Water Tower Maintenance (no updates)
4. Old Wharf Lane -Stormwater
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Commissioners have looked over the area in question during recent rains and feel
that there is no significant problem. They opted to not do anything with the
stormwater ditch at this time.
5. Wall St. Water Line Replacement
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RFP is complete and town ready to begin advertising.
MARINE PROJECTS
1. Boat Ramp Improvements
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Staff to obtain cost of driving pilings
2. Town Dock Projects
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Ms. Moore working with engineer to set up a walkthrough to establish substantial
completed, discuss additional work/price, and have the ladder/bench discussion that
affects Slip #10.
3. Federal Channel Dredging (no updates)

POLICY
1. Water/Sewer Connections Code - Proposed Clarilications & Revisions
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Ms. Moore still reviewing.
2. Breezeline (Atlantic Broadband) RenewaUOptions
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Discussed above.
3.
ORDINAIICE NO. 22.06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND ARTICLE rV,
PART III OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TITLED, "CRITICAL
AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT'' TO COMPLY WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE
NATURAL RESOURCES ARTICLE (Introduced 9/1 3/22)
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Revised by Ms. Ryan and Town Planner in response to comments from CAC review.
Sent revised version back to CAC for review. Waiting for response.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. Wheatland's Project
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Town attorney and Town engineer met to discuss PWA and are working on revisions
based on that meeting. Should have draft to Commissioners week of 0l/30123.
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Rauch staff completed the water model that the Outlets requested with data they need
before making a final decision on relinquishing ownership of the mains. Bob Rauch
is reviewing and will send information to Outlets by end of the week.
OTHER
1.
Speeding on Main St (no updates)
NEW BUSINESS
ATTORNEY UPDATES (no updates)
PUBLIC COMMENT (no comments)
second. VOTE: 3 alte - 0 nay.
Respectfu lly submitted,
Amy s/. Moore