Town Commissioners Minutes — 2023-09-12

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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS
September 1212023
PRESENT: President Al Hardee, Commissioners Tom Willis & Bryon Callahan, Town
Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk Aaron Horney, Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDERAT 4:OOPM
GUESTS
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Heather Tinelli & Rebecca Clark - QAC Economic Tourism & Development
Discussed the QAC Economic Development Town Assistance Program and need for
towns to have a sustainable communities plan in addition to their comprehensive plans-
opens up grant funding opportunities for towns. More info in presentation documents
attached.
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Bob Rauch, Town Engineer
Discussed Town water/sewer project updates. Old Wharf Lane plans have been put out to
bid- one contractor attended the pre-bid meeting. Asked if Commissioners wish to push
bid date to Spring as would get better paving results in warmer weather- doesn't see
urgent need to perform work earlier and would likely result in more bids. Commissioners
agree.
PUBLIC WORKS
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New employee George Glew started on September I l.
PLANINING COMMISSION
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5-year zoning hold is up on the Dudley property. County updating their maps. Town
should designate a zone for the property. PC looking into what zoning best serves the
property. Ms. Ryan stated that suggested zoning is stated in the annexation agreement.
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Have begun working on recreational cannabis regulations.
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Requested to review DRRA to provide comments. Per Ms. Ryan, once TC and Waterman
are comfortable with final draft, Waterman will make a formal submission to the Town
Commissioners, will then be forwarded on to Planning for their review and comments.
SAFETY & SPEEDING TASK FORCE
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Looking to schedule a meeting with Rich Baker to visit on-site to determine best areas for
ocurve
-20 mph' signs in town center curve arca.
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Speed feedback signs delivered. Plan to install in the next 1-2 weeks.
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Traffic mirror ordered for Main/charity intersection.
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Benches for town center area have been ordered- 5-6 week lead time for delivery.
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Tercza Hagerstrom noted that current crosswalks vibrate nearby buildings when large
vehicles go over them due to the grinded pavement surface- Town will mention to SHA.
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Town looking into solar panel for the portable speed feedback sign to allow longer
battery life at a location.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Working with auditors on the FY2023 audit.
coDE ENFORCEMENT/HARBORMASTER (no updates)
EVENTS COMMITTEE

o Looking to schedule a meeting on September 19 to discuss upcoming fall/winter
events/ideas.
TOWN CLERK
1. Treasurers/T'inance Report
General Fund 5261,271.61 / Water-Sewer Fund $93,514.16 / ARPA Fund $685,946.82
2.
Minutes
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August 8,2023 (Regular meeting)
Callahan motion to approve as written. Willis second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nalt.
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August 8,2023 (Closed meeting)
Callahan motion to approve as written. Willis second. VOTE: 3 a])e - 0 naJ).
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August 22,2023 (Special meeting)
Hardee motion to approve as written. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 a])e - 0 nay).
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August 22,2023 (Closed meeting)
Willis motion to approve as written. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay.
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August 23,2023 (Regular meeting)
Not ready- table until next meeting.
3. CorrespondencelRequests/Info - Sent and Received (no updates)
TOWI\I MANAGER UPDATES
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Need new desktop computer for office assistant. Price quoted from TDA at $l ,748.95
which includes apps not on current computer that would be helpful with work.
Willis motion to purchase computer.from TDA at quoted price. Callahan second. VOTE:
3aye-0nqt.
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Quotes from JC Warner and Family Heating Service for new a/c unit for Town Office.
Commissioners will review options and make a decision at next meeting.
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Ms. Moore attending zoom meeting tomorrow with Upper Shore Regional Counsel for
info about new pilot progftrm for towns making technical assistance funding available for
cornmunity development initiatives.
. Friel's celebrating 120 years in business with a luncheon/event on September 14. All
invited to attend. Comm. Willis suggests a proclamation be given observing their 120
years. Commissioners agree.
o Landmark Dividends contacted Town regarding cell leases again. Town previously
decided to keep leases as they are. Landmark informed of expectation of AT&T and T-
Mobile merging with Dish and US Cellular and lease sites over $2IVmo. potentially
having most impact. Interest in presenting value models on current income
stream/potential risks to Town? Pres. Hardee would like Finance Committee to determine
current income of cell leases and projected over next 10 years prior to making any
decisions.
OLD BUSINESS
INFRASTRUCTURB
l. I & I Project (updated by Bob Rauch above)
2. New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project
All updated reports requested by USDA have been provided by Rauch. Waiting on
their review and comments on next steps.
3. Wall St.'Water Line Replacement/Paving
Water line complete- paving pre-bid meeting moved to September 15 at l0 am.
MARINE PROJECTS
1. Boat Ramp Improvements
Two quotes submitted for small pier. Big Island Ventures at $19,800. H&H Marine at
$17,600. BIV quote includes pulling permits for $1,000- H&H does not include

permitting. Callahan motion to award to H&H Marine contingent on them pulling the
permitsfor additionalfee o.f $1,000. Hardee second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay.
2.
Town Dock Projects
Water line replacement/upgrades - only one price received. Perkinson interested but
couldn't make proposal deadline. Extended deadline to September 19 and advised all
parties who were sent RFPs.
3.
Federal Channel Dredging
Bayland working on study. DNR grant deadline is Sept. 18, where Town will request
additional $100,000 funding for Planning & Engineering to dredge channel. Working
with DNR to finalize. County also applying for Federal funding on our behalf again.
Possibly join County's niurows and Town's channel projects together for better
chance at fuirding. Discussing ideas with DNR rep. this week.
POLICY
l.
Water/Sewer Connections Code - Proposed Clarifications & Revisions
Ms. MooreAv1s. Ryan meeting next week to discuss this and road standards.
2. Road And Sidewalk Standards (update above)
J. Franchise Agreements
a.
Breezeline (Atlantic Broadband) RenewaVOptions
Details negotiated. Ms. Ryan checking into requirements for public hearing notice
and then will schedule public hearing date.
b.
Comcast - Proposed
Agreement signed by Comcast- to be signed by Town. No hearing required as is
new infrastructure.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. Wheatland's Project
Updates as discussed above during Planning updates. In addition, Ms. Ryan
discussingwaterlsewer capacity with Rauch as will need to clariff terms of proposed
agreement reserving capacity amounts not currently available from Town.
NEW BUSINESS (none)
ATTORNEY UPDATES (no updates)
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Lane Cole
Mr. Cole asked if a letter has been sent to owners of property next to Royal Farms
regarding grass- Town has sent a letter reminding of property maintenance requirements.
Also, stated belief that Town should use businesses in town for HVAC work at Town
Office.
There being no further business, Callahan motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:I2pm. Willis
second. VOTE: 3 alte - 0 nalt.
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Queen Anne'ls County
ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
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Current Economic Outtook
QAC Economic & Tourism Devetopment Strategic ptan
QAc ETD community Devetopment
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HCONCtr1IC & TOURISM DHVHLOPMENT
VISION:
A vatued partner and respected resource for emptoyers,
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visitors.
We inspire Queen Anne's County residents, visitors and
businesses to experience the beauty, culture and
amenities an Eastern shore |ifestyle promises.
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A vatued resource, connector and catatyst, the
Department strengthens Queen Anne's economic and
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CalYcfiCoffify 2.7
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Carolinc County 3.1 2.2 1.7 2l t6 1.6
Carrdl Co0nty 2.5
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Chr|GrCsmty 3.0 2.4 r.9 t2 1.8 t.8
oorcn€rier County 3.6
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2.1 r.7 2"0 r.5 t.6
Gans{t Coilnty 39
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HErf,ofd County 2.9
2.2 1.7 2.1 t.5 t,7
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Kcfit Co0nty 3.8
2.5 2.1 2.3 r.7 1.8
llontgomery County 2.6
3.0 1.6 2.0 1.5 1.5
Frincc Croorgp't Cou nty 3.2
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f'Ibomlco Col|niy 4.0
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Proicct Ovenriew
community Economic Development (cED) or Locol Economic
Development (LED) is o commuity-dr"iven process where
communities identify ond initiote their own solutions to economic,
sociol ond environmentor issues to build heolthy, economicolly
vioble communities.
OACETD will engoge eoch of the county's seven municipolities to
offer resources qnd encouroge economic development*bosed
plonning, with the hope of ochieving brood ond equitoble
economic growth thot improves the quolity of life for our
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resources, identify new or existing opportunities for businesseg and
reduce obstacles to business expansion and creation. Examptes of a
municipality's goals could include:
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Demographic Profile
The popufation in the Queenstown town, MD was 777 per American Community Survey date fo? 2OL7-2OZL.
The region has a civilian labor force of tl01 with a participation rate of 71.49(|. Of individuals 25 to 64 in the
Queenstown town, MD, 41.7% have a bachelo/s degree or higher which compares with 35.1% in the nation.
The median household income in the Queenstown town, MD is 597,083 and the median house value is 5278,400.
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Population (ACS) T'7 6,148,545 329,725,491
Male 42.6% 8.7% 49.5% 331 2,!,f,5,16 163,2(r,615
Female 57.4% 51.3% 50.516 46 3,153,3!B 165,519,996
Median Agez 35.7 38.9 38.4
Under 18 Years 29.6% 22.1% 22.5% 230 L,373,149 74,2:3,,075
18 to 24 Years t.4% 8.7% 9.2% 11 534601 :t0,339,089
25 to !14 Years 15.4% 13.5% 13.8r 120 829,Sr9 45,360,942
35 to 44 Years u.1r 13.1t6 12.9* 141 805,:185 42,4/.t,993
45 to 54 Yean 8.2,$ 13.3r t2.6X u 820,26 41,531,459
55 to 54 Years t2.216 13.5% 13.096 95 835,375 42,t29,4L3
55 to 74 Yean 7.t% 9.3X 9.6% 55 569,778 31,590,619
75 Years and Over 7.% 6.2% 6.5r 61 :t80,112 21,2%,Q2
Race: White s7.8X 52.7% g8.D( u9 3,238,671 224,799,{n
Race: Black or African American tt.2% 29.8% t2-6% 87 1,&13,987 41,393,012
Race: Amcrican Indian and Alaska Native 0.Ooi6 0.3% 0.8% 0 17,265 2,722,6t
Race: Asian 0.()'6 6.5% 5.n6 0 397,87 18,782,924
Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific lslander 0.096 0.0% o.2% 0 2,928 515,557
Race: Some Other Race 10.4t6 5.396 5.5% 81 326,831 18,392,796
Race: Two or More Races 20.6% 5.4% 7.W 160 33t,775 23,039,422
Hlspanic or latino (of any race) to.4% 10.6X t8.4% 236 650,357 60,906,!169
a [a n b d o o r v F e o r r ) ce Partlclpation Rate and Size (civilian population lG years 7t.4% 673% 3,296,4U 166,672,597
2 P s ri - m s4 e- l Age labor Force Participation Rate and Size (cMlian population %.8% 86.()9( :lo8 2,(no,292 106,173,534
Armed Forces Labor Force 0.oa o.7x 0 33,795 1,196,529
Veterans, Age 18-64 11.8'6 5.3% 51 20''413 E g4g,g37
Veterans labor Force Partlcipation Rate and Size, Age 1&64 l(xt.(D6 83.6% 51 168'444 5,&Xr,!X)6
Median Household Incomel s97,083 s91,431 569,021
Per Capita Income s37,507 545,915 S3Z63s
Mean Commute Time lminutes) y.2 32.5 26.8
Commute via Public Transportatlon 2.4% 6.4% 8 197,449 6,472,373
No High SchoolDlploma 9.3X 10.3'6 39 275,228 t7,7$,U6
High School Graduate 2t.7% 25.3% 91 752,W1 43,535,564
Some College, No Detree 22.6X 20.rx 95 610,475 4,637,147
Associate's Degree 4.896 9.3% 20 238,306 15,9114,395
Bachelor's Degree 25.7Yo 22.OX 108 767,785 37,9Xl674
Postgraduate Degree 16.()'6 13.116 67 il7,670 22,499,876
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Summaryl
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Total Housing Units 3Gl 2,516,341 t39,U7,O20
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Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)l s278,400 S2tl4,9(n
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Homeowner Vacancy 0.()96 t.3% 0 1,021,651
5.7% 43,231
Rental Vacancy 0.0% 5.4% 0 2,674,125
Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units) v.g% 32.7% 35.4% 97 750,551 43,858,831
Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied 2.5% 8.7% 8.3% 7 L98,772 t0,3/,9,l74
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Poverty Level (of all people! 22.4% 9.216 t2.6% t77 550,074 tt0,661,635
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Households Receiving Food Stamps/SllAP 2.5% 10.4% 11.496 7 14,105,231
81,550
Enrolled in Grade 12 (% of total population) 0.5% t.3% 1.3% 4 4,425,322
6,285
Disconnected Youth3 o.g% 2.O% 2.5% 0 432,:189
Chlldren in Single Parent Families (96 of all childrenl fi.7% v.t% v.wT 128 4/4'6,170 23,9@,672
Uninsured 10.4% 5.0% 8.8% 81 360,@8 28,89,142
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With a Disability, fue 18-64 3.7% 9.(},6 10.3% 16 20,537,729
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Wlth a Disabilrty, ASe 1864, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size 37.5% 49.8% 44.2% 6 9,068,973
Foreign Bom t2.r% L3.4% 13.6% % 946,035 4,W,U8
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Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 9.3% 7.L% 8.2Yo 64 25,535,259
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Employment Trends
As of 2023q1, total employment for the Queenstown town, MD was 883 (based on a four{uarter moving average}.
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Wage Trends
The averate worker in the Queenstown town, MD earned annual wages of 550,847 as of 2023Q1. Average annual
wages per worker decreased 0.4% in the region wer the preceding four quarters, For comparison purposes, annual
average wages were 568,501 in the nation as of 2023Q1.
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Cost of Living Index
The Cost of Living Index estimates the relative price levels for consumer goods and services. When applied to wages
and salaries, the result is a measure of relative purchasing power. The cost of living is 10.5% higher in Queenstown
town, MD than the U.5. average.
Cost of Livint Inlormation
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AnnualAv..age (Base US Purchasing Power
Queenstown town, MD 550,847 110.6 545,984
Maryland 571,762 119.2
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Industry Snapshot
The largest sector in the Queenstown town, MD is Retail Trade, employing 598 workers. The next-largest sectors in
the region are Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (55 workersl and Accommodation and Food Services (53). High
location quotients (Lclsl indicate sectors in which a region has high concentrations of employmefit compared to the
national average. The sectors with the largest LQs in the region are Retail Trade (Lq = 5.79), Arts, Entertainment, and
Recreation (3.761, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (1.781.
Total Workers for Queenstown town, MD by Industry
PuHb AdminisHkn0. Agriculhll, fort|oy, Fishlng and Hundng0.l%
Oficr Scrvicce (crcopt Publlc Admlnhtratlon)0.0%
Accomnodatim ild Food Siuic.s6.0%
Artr, Entcrtdnmont, and Rec'cdonT.4% t{holcralc Trado0.8%
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Sectors in the queenstown town, MD with the highest average wages per worker are Wholesale Trade (598,547),
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (583,7181, and Information (583,392). Regional sectors with the best
job growth (or most moderate job losses) over the last 5 years are Accommodation and Food Services (+20 jobs),
Construction (+15), and Transportation and Warehousing (+81.
Over the next 1 year, employment in the Queenstown town, MD is projected to expand by 0 jobs. The fastest
growing sector in the region is expected to be Accommodation and Food Services with a +1.3% year-over-year rate of
growth. The strongest forecast by number ofjobs over this period is expected for Accommodation and Food Services
(+1jobsl, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (01, and Construction (0).
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Queenstown town, MD, 2023Q11
Current 5-Year History 1-Year Forecast
Avg Ann Empl Total Empl Anncr6
NAICS Industry Empl Wages LQ Change Ann % Demand Exits Transfers Growth Grourth
M Retail Trade 598 536,210 6.79 -r34 -4.Oo/o 83 35 48 -1 -0.2%
tl A R r e ts c , r e E a n tio te n rtainment, and 5s s27,s50 3.76 1 O.2o/o 1.0 46 o o.7%
Accommodation and Food s3 527,rs7 0.70 20 9.8% 10 45 I L.3%
Services
23 Construction s0 5s8,574 0.95 15 7.4% 5 23 0 O.2o/o
52 Finance and Insurance 46 570,s77 1.30 -22 -7.60/o 4 23 o 0.2%
)J Real Estate and Rental and 28 s67,845 1.78 4 3.0% 3 L2 0 ,o.3%
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)4 T P e ro c f h e n s i s c i a o l n S a e l, r v S ic c e ie s ntific, and 10 s83,718 0.15 1,.7% 1 01 0 0.7%
48 W Tr a a r n e s h o o o u r s ta in ti g on and 8 ss6,469 0.19 8 68.5o/o L 01 o 0.7%
42 Wholesale Trade 7 598,s47 0.22 -L2 -t7.8% 01 0 O.Lo/o
Administrative and Support
55 and Waste Management 7 545,293 0.12 5 55.0% 1 01 0 0.1%
and Remediation Services
51 Information s 583,392 0.26 0 0.60/o 0 00 o -0.7%
92 PublicAdministration 4 555,416 0.10 -4.7o/o 0 00 o -o.2%
11 A an g d r ic H u u lt n u ti r n e g , Forestry, Fishing 1 572,506 0.07 0 '0.2o/o U 00 0 -o.4%
62 Health Care and Social O n/a 0.00 -3 n/a 0 00 o -0.5%
Assistance
bl O Pu th b e lic r S A e d r m vic in es is t ( r e a x ti c o e n p ) t 0 n/a 0.00 -25 nla 0 00 o o.r%
Total - All lndustries 883 s50,s47 1.00 -t4, -3.096 102 43 59 0 0.096
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Occupation Snapshot
The largest major occupation group in the Queenstown town, MD is Sales and Related Occupations, employing 455
workers. The next-largest occupation groups in the region are Office and Administrative Support Occupations (73
workers) and Transportation and Material Mbving Occupations (55). High location quotients (LQs) indicate
occupation groups in which a region has high concentrations of employment compared to the national average. The
major groups with the largest LQs in the region are Sales and Related Occupations (LQ = 5.541, Personal Care and
Service occupations (0.92), and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (0.89).
Occupation groups in the queenstown town, MD with the highest average wages per worker are Legal Occupations
(S134,400), Management Occupations (S121,300), and computer and Mathematical Occupations (S115,900). The
unemployment rate in the region varied among the major groups from 1.8% among Office and Administrative
Support Occupations to 3.4% among Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations.
Over the next 1year, the fastest growing occupation group in the Queenstown town, MD is expected to be Food
Preparation and Serving Related Occupations with a +0.9% year-over-year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by
number ofjobs over this period is expected for Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (+1jobs) and
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (0). Over the same period, the highest separation demand
(occupation demand due to retirements and workers moving from one occupation to another) is expected in Sales
and Related Occupations (55 jobs) and Food Preparation and serving Related Occupations (13).
Queenstown town, MD, 2023Q11
Current 5-Year History l-Year Forecast
Mean Ann Unempl Online Empl Total €mpl Ann %
soc Occupation Empl Wages2 tq Unempl Rate Job Ads Change Ann % Demand Erits Transfers Growth Growth
41-0000 Sales and Related 455 547,100 5.54 I 2.4% n/a -725 -4.7% 65 30 35 -1 -0.2%
43-0000 Office and 73 545,200 0.67 I t.8% n/a '26 '6.00/o 8 45-1 -0.9o/o
Administrative Support
53-0000 Transportation and 543,40o 0.85 2.8% n/a 7 2.2% o.3%
Material Moving
35-0000 Food Preparation and 63 s34,3oo 0.89 t 3.4o/o nla 14 5.0% 136770.904
5erving Related
11-0000 Management 48 s121,300 0.79 O nla n/a - 1 -O.5o/o 41300.1%
47-0000 Construction and 34 ss3,e00 0.85 O n/a n/a 9 6.5% 31200.3%
Extraction
13-OOOO Busine.ss and Financial S87,soo 0.49 n/a n/a -3 -7.9% 0.4%
uperatlons
Building and Grounds
37-0000 Cleaning and 22 538,200 0.7s n/a n/a 2.60/o O.7o/o
Maintenance
39_OO0O Personal Care and s37,100 0.92 n/a -5 -4.5% o.9%
5ervtce
Installation,
49-0000 Maintenance, and 18 5ss,200 0.53 n/a ^/a -3,60/0 Q.3o/o
Repair
51-0000 Production L4 s47,20O 0.29 0 nla nla -6 -6.4% 2T 1 0 -0.2%
ls-oooo ;Tf":lill t2 5115,900 0.39 0 nla n/a -1 -t.2o/o 10 1 0 O.8o/o
Arts, Design,
27-0000 Entertainment, SPorts, s65.900 0.61 n/a n/a -2 -3.0o/o o.4%
and Media
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners a s102,400 o.L7 0 n/a n/a ll.4o/o100 o 0.2%
and lecnntcal
33-0000 Protective Service 7 s6o,50o o.37 0 n/a n/a '2-3.9o/o101 o -o.2%
17_0000 Architecture and 2 se7,o00 0.11 0 nla n/a 0-3.1%000 O O.2o/o
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Queenstown town, MD, 2023Q11
Current S-Year History 1-Year Forecast
Mean Ann Unempl Online Empl Total Empl Ann %
SOC Occupation Empl Wagesr LQ Unempl Rate Job Ads Change Ann % Demand Erits Transfers Growth Growth
19-0000 life, Physical, and Social 1 585,400 0.08 0 n/a n/a 0 -5.9% 0 0000.6%
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23-0000 Legal 1 5134,400 0.13 0 nla n/a 0 '4.60/o 0 0 0 O O.7o/o
25_0000 Educational Instruction 1 s57,100 0.02 0 n/a n/a 0 -7.0% 0 0000.5%
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31-0000 Healthcare Support 1 538,600 0.03 o n/a n/a -1 -rL.g% 0 0000.7%
45-0000 F F a o r r m es in tr g y , Fishing, and 1 s35,000 0.10 0 n/a n/a 0 -3.3% 0 0 0 0 -0.3%
21,0OOO C >e o r m ytc m e unity and Social O nla 0.00 O n/a nla -2 n/a 0 0 0 0.0%
Total - All Occupations 883 S58,6qt 1.(n nla nla nla -L44 -3..Wo 122
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Education Levels
Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in the
Queenstown town, MD is projected to grow 0.0% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a
postgraduate degree are expected to grow 0.2% per year, those requiring a bachelo/s degree are forecast to grow
0.4% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 0.3% per year.
Annual Average Projected Job Growth by Education Levels
Doctoral or professional degree (Sl 33,300)
Master's degre€ (S93,800)
Bachelor's degree (S1 05,800)
Associate s d€9ree (S63, 700)
Postsecondary non-degree award (S54,600)
High school drploma or equtvalent (S50,100)
Some college, no degree (S48,200)
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None (S32,900)
All Levels (546,900) I
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FAQ
What is a location quotient?
A location quotient (LQ) is a measurement of concentration in comparison to the nation. An LQ of 1.00 indicates
a reBion has the same concentration of an industry (or occupation) as the nation. An Le of 2.00 would mean the
region has twice the expected employment compared to the nation and an Le of 0.50 would mean the region
has half the expected employment in comparison to the narron.
What is separation demand?
Separation demand is the number of jobs required due to separations-labor force exits (including retirements)
and turnover resulting from workers moving from one occupation into another. Note that separation demand
does not include all turnover-it does not include when workers stay in the same occupation but switch
employers. The total projected demand for an occupation is the sum of the separation demand and the growth
demand (which is the increase or decrease ofjobs in an occupation expected due to expansion or contraction of
the overall number ofjobs in that occupation).
What is a cluster?
A cluster is a geographic concentration of interrelated industries or occupations. lf a regional cluster has a
location quotient of 1 25 or greater, the region is considered to possess a competitive advantage in that cluster.
What is the difference between industry wages and occupation wagos?
Industry wages and occupation wages are estimated via separate data sets, often the time periods being
reported do not ali8n, and wages are defined slightly differently in the two systems (for example, certain
bonuses are included in the industry wages but not the occupation wages). lt is therefore common that
estimates of the average industry wages and average occupation wages in a region do not match exactly.
What is NAICS?
The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) is used to classifi/ business establishments according
to the type of economic activity. The NAICS Code comprises six levels, from the "all industry" level to the 6-digit
level. The first two digits define the top level category, known as the "sector," which is the level examined in this
report.
What is SOG?
The standard occupational classification system (soC) is used to classify workers into occupationat categories.
All workers are classified into one of over 804 occupations according to their occupational definition. To
facilitate classification, occupations are combined to form 22 major groups,95 minor groups, and 452
occupation Sroups. Each occupation group includes detailed occupations requiring similar job duties, skills,
education, or experience.
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