Town Commissioners Minutes — 2021-06-23

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QUEENSTOWI\ COMMISSIONERS
June 23,2021
PRESENT: President Tom Willis, Commissioner Bryon Callahan, Town Manager Amy Moore,
Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan and Lane Cole present. Commissioner Hardee was absent due to
vacation.
PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 PM
ORDINANCE NO. 2l-02 - Af{ ORDTNANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN
ADOPTING THE 2O2I EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENAIICE CODE, AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDINAI\CE, AS TIIE PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE TOWI\ OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWIT
It was noted by President Willis that the only Town change in the new ordinance is that grass
height went from 6" to 8", as well as any other international ordinance changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT - No public comment
bv Comm. Callqhan. VOTE: 2 ave - 0 nav
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:06 PM
GUESTS -
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Bob Rauch, Town Engineer - Provided updates on following projects:
o Dredging - bid package complete and ready to advertise. Will review and discuss
further with Commissioners next week.
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Dock projects - bidding as two separate projects - foam injection and pier repairs.
Almost ready for bidding.
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Boat ramp - concrete panels in two sizes. Large size costs more than originally
planned. Town will direct purchase smaller size from supplier. Finalizing bid
package. Will review and discuss further with Commissioners next week.
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Sewer Capacity - feels enough capacity for both the golf course and Wheatlands.
Will have final report for meeting with Commissioners on6130/21.
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pro.iects. Comm. Callahan second. VOTE: 2-aye, 0-nav
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VOTE: 2-qve.0-nav
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Stefanie Takacs and Susan Mayberry
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Stefanie Takacs was present to discuss the Touchstone Discussion Project, which
is a non-profit educationorganization that teaches people essential
communication, thinking and leadership skills. Their discussion-based progr.rms
are developed and implemented with leamers of all ages, from elementary school
grades through profession executive adults to help them improve their skills in

speaking, active listening, critical and reflective thinking, problem solving, and
collaboration. They would like to offer a program this summer for grades 2-5 and
6-8. There would be three weekly sessions, with art instruction offered by Susan
Mayberry the first two weeks. Week one would be grade 2-5, with the second
and third weeks being grades 6-8. Amy Moore had offered the upstairs meeting
room as the classes would be limited to about 10 children. There is no charge for
the Touchstone program, but there is a fee of $80 for the art classes. Touchstones
will offer 4 art scholarships for children who wish to participate.
o.{fering their orosrams to our communitv.
PUBLIC WORIG - Amy Moore
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The A/C unit at the WWTP has gone up, causing heat damage to some of the other
equipment. Lywood Electric has been called in to deal with electrical issues. and
Havtech has been notified of the A/C failure.
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Steve Roberson Plumbing checked out the basement at the plant to see best way to hook
up water.
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Both water towers were running over last night. Lane Cole shut thern off and talked with
Greg Smith, operator, today. Appears was left in manual.
PLANNING - No update
FINANCE COMMITTEE - No update
HARBORMASTER - Matt Reno
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Met with Amy Moore and Aaron Horney to review procedures and the boat slip waiting
list. He went to oldest renters to see if anyone interested in moving. He is working on
reassigning per requests. Suggests rerninding the slip renters of the 4-month requirement
to have boat in the slip.
TOWI\ CLERK - Aaron Horney absent
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Treasurers/Finance Report - Information was not available at meeting time.
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Minutes
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May 26, 2021 , 2O2l - Regular meeting
YOTE:2q])e-0na:r
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May 27,2021- Special meeting
VOTE:2aW-0nq,
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June 8, 2021 - Regular meeting
VOTE:2alte-0nay
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June 11,202I - Special meeting
YOTE:2atte-0nalt
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June 15, 2021- Special meeting
VOTE:2alte-0nat,

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June 15, 202I - Closed Session
Comm. Willis motion to approve the minutes as written. Comm. Callahan second.
VOTE:2ave-0nav
TOWI\ MANAGER - Amy Moore
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John Roisland, resident of Charity Lane, requested permission to use the Town lot
on Charity, adjacent to his residence, to hold a celebration of life in honor of his
father who recently passed away. It would be held in July or August.
requested. Comm. Callahan second. VOTE: 2-alte - 0 nalt
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Ms. Moore advised that both the Federal and State governments passed laws
making June 19th (Juneteenth) an officially observed holiday.
Comm. Callahan motion to add June l9th, Juneteenth, to the list o-f official
Oueenstown holidays. Comm. Willis second. VOTE: 2-alte - 0 na:t
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Ms. Moore advised that Lonnie Anthony expressed concern about the large trucks
and farm equipment that still make use of Dudley Avenue, regardless of the signs
that prohibit thern. He would like to see the signs that are already on Dudley Ave.
moved closer to the entrances on both ends. Comm. Callatran advised he spoke
with Mr. Anthony and asked him to monitor and make note of when the trucks
come through Dudley Ave., and what size. Comm. Callahan advised that the sign
closest to Main St. by the church could be moved with no problem; however, we
should ask Ms. Elaine Crispell if she's okay with the sign being moved near her
as it would put it approximately in the middle of her property.
OLD BUSINESS
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I&Iproject-noupdate
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Water Tower & Infrastructure project
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Interim Financing
Forwarded to Finance Committeefor review and recommendation
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Wheatland's Project -waiting on Capacity Management Reportfrom Rauch
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Speeding on Main St - no update
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Boat ramp improvernents - updated by Bob Rauch
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Town Dock projects updated by Bob Rauch
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Water tower maintenance- obtaining a third quotefor painting and subsequent annual
maintenance.
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Trails Master Plan - discussion tabled until reviewed
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On-call contractor agreement - waiting on rates from plumbing contractor
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ORDINANCE 2I.02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN
ADOPTING THE 2O2I EDTTION 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 (eligiblefOT AdOPtiON)
VOTE: 2-ave.?-nay
o ORDINANCE 2r-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

28. 202L Comm. Callahan second. VOTE: 2-at)e. }-nav
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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
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28. 2021. Comm. Callahqn second. VOTE: 2-ave. 1-na])
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Review and updates to Town Codes and Ordinances - tabled until Comm. Hardee returns
to schedule work session
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Zoning Ordinance Violations - Boats/trailers in yards and drivew ays - Town Anorney
provided some suggestions based on other towns and how they handle these matters.
commissioners will review and discuss further at future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS - none
ATTORNEY UPDATES - none
PUBLIC COMMENT -
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Stefanie Takacs - asked ifanyone has suggested a kayak rack be erected at the boat
landing that residents could lock up kayaks and not need to bring back and forth.
Commissioners said no one had suggested it, but that they would have some concern of
liability. It is something that could be looked into.
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Di Quynn-Reno - still speeding down Main Street. There is a red converted fire truck up
near center of town that speeds by every day. Asked if owner was known.
Commissioner Callahan advised he knew who she was speaking of. Ms. euynn-Reno
asked if someone could contact him and ask him to please slow down, and Comm.
Callahan advised that he would make contact.
Respectfully submitted,
Town Manager