Town Commissioners Minutes — 2023-09-27

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QUEENSTOWII COMMTSSTONERS
September 27 12023
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 ORDER AT 6 PM
GUESTS
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Paul Cain - Management of boat slips and proposed kayak storage
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Inquired about boat slip rules- being followed by all slip holders? Some appear to be
vacant for many months. Commissioners stated Harbormaster does keep track of all
slip holders and time in slips to ensure rules are being followed.
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Suggested a kayak rack be placed at the landing area for residents to store their
kayaks. Commissioners informed they will explore the idea but are focusing on the
pier issue at the landing first as it is a safety issue- then will consider other ideas for
landing area.
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Asked if anything can be done about fire siren- goes off late/early hours intemrpting
sleep, etc. Is it necessary? Commissioners informed siren serves purposes such as
alerting public on streets at that time to emergency vehicle presence. Informed that
QVFD is separate from Town and siren is under their control. Mr. Cain suggested that
info be put in newsletter so public could be informed of need for siren
' Suggested town establish email/text message services for resident notifications.
Commissioners informed town is currently looking into options for offering this -
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service to residents.
PUBLIC WORKS
. Owner of 7105 Maryland Ave. inquired about status of request for town to address water
issue at his property after hard rains. Any action from Town? Comm. Callahan stated he
observed the property during the last rain storm over the weekend and didn't observe any
issues at the property. Will observe again during next hard rain before making any
decisions.
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Met with Harry Meissner about drainage grates and town truck tailgate. Informed he and
Sean Purdy will work together on the drains and will need 2-3 to work on truck. Will
schedule work in near future.
PLAI\NING COMMISSION
o Waterman submitted final sub-division for review by PC at the Oct. 4 meeting and
construction plans to be reviewed by Rauch.
SAFETY & SPEEDING TASK FORCE
o Submitted list of recommendations for SHA to implement or conduct studies needed to
implement.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
o Pat Bowell completed annual HUR report and Mr. Horney will submit to State.
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Provided info from Landmark and asked that FC look into current cell lease values and
expected revenues over next l0 years.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/HARBORMASTER (no updates)
EVENTS COMMITTEE

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Meeting held on 9121. Halloween/Fall parade for children/pets will be on 10128.
Christmas tree lighting will be on 1218. Working on details for events. To meet again on
rOtr6.
TOWN CLERK
1. Treasurers/Finance Report
General Fund 9367,703.62 / Water-Sewer Fund $114,096.17 / APRA Fund $660,295.80
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Minutes
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August 23,2023 (Regular meeting)
Callahan motion to accept as written. Willis second. VOTE: 3 alte - 0 nay.
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August 23,2023 (Closed meeting)
Willis motion to accept as written. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay.
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Septemb er 12, 2023 (Regular meeting)
Tabled until next meeting.
3.
Correspondence/Requests/Info - Sent and Received (no updates)
TOWI\ MANAGER UPDATES
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Quotes submitted for A/C unit at Town Hall from JC Warner and Family Heating
Service. Callahan motion to accept JC Warner quote o.f $13.571.00. Hardee second.
VOTE:3 aye-0nalt.
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Dave McGlashin of QAC Animal Control inquired about the County purchasing EDU's
for new animal control building. Talking with Dudley about land on Del Rhodes Ave.
Could reserve now and get a refund if later plans fall through and not needed? Currently
no guidance in Town Code. Currently have I EDU- determining how many would be
needed. Ms. Ryan suggests any capacity existing beyond Wheatland's needs could be
offered for 5-year period with any not needed by end of period returned to town and
refunded.
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How to fine for illegal use of dock dumpster? Notice of fines is stated on sign at
dumpster. Ms. Ryan stated can be considered misuse of town property and fined as a
municipal infraction.
OLD BUSINESS
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. I&IProject
Old Wharf Lane project on hold until Spring 2024.
2. New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project (no updates)
3. Wall St. Water Line Replacement/Paving
Two bids received for paving project. Robert & Son $18,000 / David A. Bramble,
Inc. $30,551. Hardee motion to accept Robert & Son bid of $18.000. Callahan
second. VOTE: 3 alte - 0 nalt.
MARINE PROJECTS
1.
Boat Ramp fmprovements
Bid awarded to H&H Marine at last meeting- work tentatively scheduled to begin in
Spring 2024.
2.
Town Dock Projects
Only quote received for plumbing work was from Steve Roberson Plumbing.
Contacted 4 companies requesting bids. DNR approved Roberson and work will be
performed prior to paving work.
3.
Federal Channel Dredgtng (no updates)
POLICY
1,. Water/Sewer Connections Code - Proposed ClarificationslRevisions (no updates)
2.
Road And Sidewalk Standards
Ms. Moore/Ms. Ryan currently working on.
3.
Franchise Agreements

Breezeline renewal agreement introduced. Public Hearing scheduled for October 25
Meeting at 6:00pm.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. Wheatlandts Project
Draft Development Agreement received back from Waterman including amendments
requested by Commissioners at last meeting. Can now be submitted by Waterman to
Commissioners and Planning Commission for review and scheduling of a public
hearing for acceptance of the agreement. Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for
November l5 as will be only one Commissioners Meeting in November on that date.
NEW BUSINESS
o Pres. Hardee discussed Caden Quirion's recent donation of Life Ring Stations to the
Town as part of an Eagle Scout project he was working on. Believe he is deserving of
recognition as Volunteer of the Year. Hardee motion to nominate Caden Ouirion as 2023
Oueenstown Volunteer of the Year. Callahan second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay.
ATTORNEY UPDATES
o Will need to begin discussing Town plans to affirmatively further fair housing within the
town as required by Fair Housing Act. Ms. Ryan will discuss with Planning Commission
on paths and strategies to pursue to meet fair housing requirements.
PUBLIC COMMENT (none)
There being no further business, Callahan motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 pm. Willis
second. VOTE: 3 alte-0 nalt.
Town Clerk