Town Commissioners Minutes — 2022-07-12

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QUEENSTOWI\ COMMISSIONERS
July 12,2022
PRESENT: Commissioner Tom Willis, Commissioner Bryon Callahan, Town Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk
Aaron Homey, Town Attomey Lyndsey Ryan
REGT]LAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:01 PM
GUESTS:
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Kevin Cline (Kubota) - Present information on alternative membrane system
Mr. Cline discussed an altemative membrane system from Kubota that could be installed at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant to replace the current membrane system from Microdyne. Membranes would
be fixed-in-place vs. current membranes. Would include a lO-year warranty. Cleaning frequency would be
once per quarter year. Discussed various other specs for new membranes. Believes process to retrofit plant
to allow installation of new membranes would be reasonable. Membrane cost would be around $300.000.
Retrofitting/installation cost in $200-300K range.
PTJBLIC WORIG
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Plant operator Greg Smith prepping for new chlorine tanks which have been ordered to improve the
membrane cleaning process.
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New swale on Charity Lane and basketball court paving work at the park have been completed.
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Rauch/Frigon still awaiting cost estimate for meeting Mann + Hummel conditions related to membranes at
plant.
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Controller consultant was at Plant with George Frigon. Currently waiting for report. Modifications to Plant
have been made that reduce risk of membrane damage during cleanings.
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Ms. Ryan will coordinate with Frigon/Rauch to have list of measures taken to date to improve processes at
Plant that can be provided to Mann + Hummel.
PLAI\INING
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Planning Commission looking to recommend Commissioners adopt a Corridor Management Plan along
US 301 and US 50 through Queenstown. Town Planning Peter Johnston drafting for review.
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Planning Commission will be recommending a text amendment to the Zonng Ordinance to allow
barbershops as a Type II Home Occupation use. Town Planning Peter Johnston drafting for review.
FINAIICE COMMITTEE
(no updates)
HARBORMASTER
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Harbormaster vacancy has been advertised in newsletter. All boat slips have been filled/reassigned. Will
veriff all lessees are in correct slips.
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Commissioners have noticed unpermitted vehicles at landing area. Ms. Moore stated Town can notifu
Sheriff s Office to report/ticket parking violators at landing.
TOWI\ CLERK
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TreasurerslFinanceReport
r Gen. Fund: $116,860,13 - WS Fund: $139,618.58 - ARPA Fund: $315,041.38
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Minutes
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June 22,2022 (Regular Meeting)
Review of minutes tabled until next meeting.
3.
Correspondence/Requests/lnfo - Sent and Received
(nothing to report)
TOWI\ MAIIAGER UPDATES
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Meeting scheduled with CQI representative to discuss options for solar power at the Plant.

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Town tower consultant Hugh Odem drafted conditional consent letter for T-Mobile outlining terms for
allowing proposed equipment upgrade work on Outlet water tower. Ms. Ryan has reviewed document.
Work would result in rent revenue increase to Town if accepted by T-Mobile.
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LGIT Retiree healthcare proposal previously reviewed by Commissioners has been reviewed by Ms. Ryan
and is acceptable if Commissioners agree. Callahan motion to accept oroposal for Town to participate in
retiree healthcare planfrom LGIT. Willis second. VOTE: 2 alte - 0 nay.
OLD BUSINESS ITEMS
INFRASTRUCTTJRE
1. I & Iproject (no updates)
2.
New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project
Ms. Moore/IVIs. Ryan met with USDA reps- Will need to schedule meeting with rep Terry Fearins to
discuss any possible additional funding. Rauch reps will meet with USDA to address questions regarding
revised PER sent to USDA. Funds for their current fiscal year have been expended- funds for l't quarter of
next fiscal year beginning October 1 are currently allocated. Possibility of having to submit new
application for funding. Commissioners may have to re-look at project if additional funding cannot be
found and review options on how to proceed. Will need to schedule future work session to discuss.
3.
Wall St. Water Tower Maintenance
Will need to discuss plans for tower in light of new water tower project flnding discussions.
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Old Wharf Lane -Stormwater (no updates)
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Wall St. Water Line Replacement (no updates)
MARINE PROJECTS
1.
Boat Ramp Improvements
Met with floating pier builder to look at ramp area. Will be submitting quote to Ms. Moore.
2.
Town Dock Projects
Revised bid documents sent out for dock work only- Plans include bench for 1't Ave pier- Commissioners
agree to include benches in work for 2nd Ave as well.
3.
Federal Channel Dredging
Will meet with DNR rep to discuss. Advised dredge material should be placed on Eastern Neck Island with
other locations as fall-back options. Commissioners would prefer local areas first- Ms. Moore will discuss
with rep.
POLICY
1.
Review And Updates To Town Codes And Ordinances (2022) (no updates)
2.
Water/Sewer Connections Code - Proposed Clarifications & Revisions (no updates)
3.
Breezeline (Atlantic Broadband) RenewaVOptions (no updates)
4.
Codify Ordinances Adopted Since Last Update
Ms. Ryan still working on.
5.
Update Building Codes
Public hearing scheduled for ordinances to update onJuly 27.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Wheatland's Project (no updates)
OTHER
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Speeding On Main St (no updates)
2.
American Rescue Plan Act (no updates)
NEW BUSINESS
(nothing to report)
ATTORNEY T]PDATES
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Will be meeting with Critical Areas in August to discuss Golf Course projects/growth allocation options.
PTJBLIC COMMENT
Lane Cole mentioned trash is an ongoing problem at the Royal Farms in Queenstown.

There being no fi.rther business, Willis motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:22pm. Callahan second. VOTE: 2 aye
- 0 nav.