Town Commissioners Minutes — 2025-07-23

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QUEENSTOWN COMMTSSTONERS
July 23,2A25
PRESBNT: Commissioners Tom Willis & Bryon Callahan, Town Manager Amy Moore, Town
Clerk Aaron, Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan
PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:O3PM
ORDINANCE 25-0s - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
QUEENSTOWN TO
AUTHORTZE THE PURCHASE OF 16,874 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OWNED BY
KATHLEEN SNYDER TO RECONFIGURE THE TOWN PROPERTY LOCATED ON
CENTER STREET, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OF QUEENSTOWN TO EXECUTE SUCH DEEDS AND PLATS AS ARE NECESSARY'TO
EFFECTUATE THE PROPERTY LINE REVISION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
o
Paul Cain - Does the Town know for certain there is an easement that would allow
infrastructure to pass thru the property between the existing plant and the property
considered for purchase? Believes the Town should know for sure before committing to a
purchase. Ms. Ryan stated that there is an assumed easement due to the presence of
existing lines going through the property but there is no documentation of an easement
found currently. Assumed easement allows for maintenance of existing infrastructure.
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Bitl Mills - Center Street Location? Ms. Ryan stated Center St. is old name for Charity
Lane, ordinance would be corrected to reflect correct name Charity La. Also reiterated
that there is no documented easement on his land and stressed that his land, which is
between the plant and the proposed property for purchase, is not for sale. Cautioned the
Town from pursuing any eminent domain strategy, which the Commissioners strongly
stated has never been raised as a topic nor has been discussed at any point by the Town.
There being no further public comments, Callahan motion to close the puilic hearing at 6: Ihpm.
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Wtttts secona.
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:1OPM
GUESTS (none)
PUBLIC WORKS
o
Bulk collection regulations possible amendments needed? Commissioners agree to
schedule a work session to discuss any ideas/actions further.
o
Fidelity Preventative Maintenance agreement for Kohler generator- 5yr agreement at
$6,620/yr. Recent repairs to generator including rental over $106,000. Collohon
"orlr
motion to M ent. Willis second. VOTE: 2 ave - 0
' Quotes from Apex and Martins for stormwater ditch work at ditches near R&D, Del
Rhodes pumphouse, and Harbor La. Apex quote doesn't include R&D ditch as too big for
them. Rick Davis suggested converting ditch area at R&D to culvert. Comm. Callahan
will meet with Davis tomorrow to view and discuss ideas for remedy of consistent
flooding issues there. Will discuss updated R&D scope if needed with Martins following
meeting. Apex quotes: Del Rhodes $11,250, Harbor $6,200. Martins quotes: Del Rhodei
$11,470, Harbor $3,100, R&D $20,250. Will discuss updated R&D rrbp" if needed with
Martins following meeting. Will also look into other contractors for further quotes.
Hach quote of $26,236 for online D.O. meter replacement. Per George Smith, they are at
end of life cycle- critical for maintenance of effluent permit compli*"" of toial nitrog.n.
an moti 26,236. I4rillis second. VOTE: 2 a

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P€r George Smith, existing membranes likely won't last more than a couple more
months. MMBR quote for replacement of 4 with latest models $132,090. Delivery 4-6
weeks if in US inventory, 14-16 if not. Contacted representative at Veolia for quotes for
assist.
mernbranes. Will need to provide additional info to them first- Mr. Smith will 71
PLANNING COMMISSION
o
Home occupation request for in-home firearm sales business sent to Board of Appeals-
hearing scheduled for August 28.
F'INAI\TCE COMMITTEE
r Chair Pat Bowell's te|In up as of June- interested in continuing on. Has been only
mernber for some time- no public interest on 2 vacant positions. IVillis motion to
feilppoiinntt MMS*. 6OW€ll tO A fl€W t€flrl €flQlrlg JUtte zuzu. wutrunurt securuu. Vr vOrTLE, : 2z a4vY -
O ii:,. Commissioners will discuss options regarding converting board into a single
person advisory position at a later time if continued vacancy on the board.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/HARBORMASTER (no updates)
EVENTS COMMITTEE
o
Concert set for August 9 at 5-8pm.
o Member Lyndsey Simpson inquired if a date set yet for the holiday tree lighting event.
No date sit yet. IdeJ of possibly having closer to Thanksgiving?- maybe following
Saturday to ma:rimize time tree is up. Will discuss further.
TOWN CLERK
1. Treasurers/Finance RePort
. General Fund $11I ,ll7.4l Water/Sewer Fund 570,743.61 ARPA Fund $592'085.23
2.
Minutes
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June 18,2025 (Regular Meeting)
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VOTE:
Wi IIis mo tion lp- aegBal-as
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June 18,2A25 (Work Session)
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lis motion to writt' alla
3. Correspondence/Requests/Info - Sent and Received
o Inquiry from eA County regarding property on Del Rhodes near Town's well
property- possibility of relocating Animal Services operation to property. Ms. Ryan
looking into requiriments for Town providing w/s service as portion of property lies
outside of Town municipal boundaries'
TOWN MANAGER UPDATES (no uPdates)
OLD BUSINESS ITEMS
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. I&IProject
Project start date of 9lll25
2. Water Tank & Infrastructure Project
Bids received Tllg- total of i bids from Gaines, Scheibel and Lindstrom. Town's
estimated budget was $5, 902,504- Lowest bid was $8,000,000. Rauch doing some bid
leveling and gBtting a recommendation to town asap. Factors included Wall St. tower
refurbishm"nt- S1,0b0,000 to refurbish now vs. bids around $100,000 a few years ago.
3. Solar (no uPdates)
4. Harbor water Issues (no updates)
Queenstown
MARINE PROJECTS
1. F D e N de R ra n l C ot h if a ie nn d e l t h D a re t d F g y in 2 g 6 Waterway Improvement Funds of $1.5M for Phase 2 of
dredging of eueenstown Creek rtt*tt"ilreuse of materials approved by MD Gen'
essenrdly. waiiing on final report from Bayland. once approved, can apply for necessary
permits. FyzT wIF grant appiication period open_now through 9118. Working with DNR
lo determine steps needed to apply for further funding'

POLICY
1. *
Water/Sewer Connections Code Proposed Clarifications & Revisions (no updates)
2.
Water/Sewer Rate Study (no updates)
3. RESOLUTION 25-101 - A RESOLUTTON OF THE TOWN OF
QUEENSTOWN
ADOPTING THE 2025 QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY MULTI.JURISDICTIONAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (eligible for introduction and adoption)
Plan adopted by QAC Commissioners on 6/24. Plan adoption ensures Town eligible to
receive federal funding in event of major nafural event. Willis motion to introduce and
Resolution 25-101. Callahan second. VOTE: 2 ave -
DBVELOPMENT PROJECTS
l.
Wheatland's Project
a.
Cost Estimates for Bonding
Ms. Ryan to draft PWA prior to finalization.
2.
6915 Main Street
a.
ORDINANCE 2s-05 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 16,874 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OWNED
BY KATHLEEN SNYDER TO RECONFIGURE THE TOWN PROPERTY
LOCATED ON CENTER STREET, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF
THE COMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSTOWN TO EXECUTE SUCH DEEDS AND
PLATS AS ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROPERTY LINE
REVISION (eligible for adoption)
As Pres. Hardee was absent, Commissioners agreed to table decision on the ordinance
until all Commissioners present to vote.
b.
Purchase Agreement
Deferred until decision on Ordinance 25-05.
NEW BUSINESS (none)
ATTORNEY UPDATES (no updates)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lyndsey Simpson - Smell from treatment plant bad last few weeks. Anything that can
be done to lessen? Ms. Moore will discuss with operator to determine cause and address.
Bill Mills - Agreed that plant smell has been bad recently. Provided info found on
government website showing QT Creek marked as not safe for swimming/shellfish
harvesting in area of Town treatment plant- is plant meeting requirements? Ms. Moore
stated town meets all requirements but will check with MDE and operator to discuss.
Di Quynn-Reno - Parkin g at docks enforced? Vehicles parked in ways preventing all
spaces from being used. Town policy for multiple ramp permits for single househo-ld?-
County does one portable permit usable for multiple vehi"ier. Town will monitor parking
and address issues if need arises. Town currently issues additional permits to same
household at discounted rate of $ l5 each.
There being no further business,
second. VOTE : 2 alte - 0 naJt.