Town Commissioners Minutes — 2024-10-09

QUBENSTOWT\ COMMTSSTONERS

October 912024 PRESENT: President Al Hardee, Commissioner Tom Willis, Town Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk Aaron Homey, Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan

REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:OO PM

GUESTS

o Dudley Dixon RE: 6915 Main Street Mr. Dixon, who recently purchased property at 6915 Main St., discussed ideas for a possible land swap with the Town where a portion of land currently owned by the Town along Charity Lane would be given to Mr. Dixon in exchange for a portion of the current rear of the property at 6915 Main Street. Mr. Dixon exploring idea of sub-dividing his property into two lots and would need

a portion of the Town-owned property to provide access to the possible new lot from Charity Lane. There was also discussion of the Town purchasing the rear portion of the property for future use for wastewater expansion. Commissioners requested Mr. Dixon provide a plat showing the revised proposed boundary line as discussed during meeting. Commissioners agreed to table further discussion until Commissioner Callahan returns at next meeting.

PI]BLIC WORKS

Havtech needs to remove/replace 2 T){V valves and Zliquid line filter driers on AAON blower (cooling/heating unit) at the plant. Cost is $5,433.

Plant operator was able to get EQ pump out that was previously unreachable due to cables used to pull out of the pit snapping from corrosion. Cables are being upgraded to stainless steel to prevent future issues with corrosion.

Apex completed drainage box replacement at Pilkerton's on Monday.

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Ditch work at Bowlingly began yesterday and should be completed by Friday.

PLAI\NING COMMISSION

Pete Robertson presented a concept plan for a cannabis pain management dispensary along with farmers market and food trucks for his Del Rhodes property. Current building on property would be used for sheet metal fabrication with a new building being built for the dispensary. Will need to confirm if farmers market and food trucks as temporary uses would be permitted in the "I" zone. The other two uses would be permitted uses. Mr. Robertson stated that he currently does

not have a cannabis license.

Lindsay Dixon/Lacrosse still looking at building an office building on the Dey lot fronting US 301. Inquired if apartments would be permitted on the second floor. Will need to check ordinances to see if permitted as this is a change to the original plan.

Floriat, LLC seeking a recommendation from Planning Commission to proceed with a special exception request with the Board of Appeals to operate a cannabis growing facility on the Dudley property off Cherry Lane. PC gave a favorable recommendation and BOA hearing is scheduled to October 29 at 6 pm.

Planning discussed the old Getty station property- would Town be interested in purchasing the property? Commissioners agreed Town could approach the property owner to gauge interest in selling prior to any discussion.

MD House Bill 538 becomes effective January 2025. Bill requires all municipalities/counties must permit manufactured homes in any zone where detached single-family homes are permitted.

PC will work on ordinance to amend the Town Zontng Ordinance to comply with the new bill for the November meeting.

SAFETY & SPEEDING TASK FORCE (no updates)

FINAI\CE COMMITTEE

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Work continuing on the audit.

CODE ENFORCEMENT/HARBORMASTER

. Discussed with Ms. Ryan about Town code enforcement officer having authority to issue citations to people illegally parked at boat landing area and other areas where parking is prohibited. Town code enforcement officer stated he is willing to do so if needed.

EVENTS COMMITTEE

o QVFD Ladies Auxiliary not coinciding their cookie walk with the tree lighting event this year.

Confirming if they will still be providing Santa/Ms. Clause for the event. Will look into possibly having another orgarization do a bake sale at the event or have a food truck to fill the void.

TOWN CLERK

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Treasurers/FinanceReport .

General Fund $13,536.13- Water/Sewer Fund $84,212.20- ARPA Fund $595,041.33 2.

Minutes .

September 25,2024 (Regular meeting) Hardee motion to approve as written. Willis Second. VOTE: 2 alte - 0 nay.

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Septernber 25,2024 (Closed meeting) Hardee motion to approve as written. Willis Second. VOTE: 2 aye - 0 nay.

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CorrespondencelRequestsAnfo - Sent and Received (no updates) TOWI{ MAI\AGER UPDATES (no updates)

OLD BUSINESS ITEMS

INFRASTRUCTURE

l. I&IProject Retallack confirmed he will hold his original bid. Once agreement is completed for Town's signature it should be signed and notice to proceed should be issued. Upon issuance, Rauch will schedule a pre-construction meeting to confirm the schedule and procedures for notifications to homeowners and potential days/times there may be disruptions to service and road access. Ms. Ryan will have agreement ready to sign by next meeting.

2. New Water Tower & Infrastructure Project

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Interim Financing Updated rate quotes from Queenstown Bank and Shore United Bank provided.

Commissioners agree to table discussion for now.

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Membrane Clean - Valve Automation Project is now completed.

MARINE PROJECTS

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Federal Channel Dredging (no updates)

POLICY

I . Water/Sewer Connections Code - Proposed Clarifications & Revisi ons (no updates) 2.

Road and Sidewalk Standards (no updates)

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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Wheatland's Project (no updates)

NEW BUSINESS

I. DRAFT ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO REPEAL

AND REPLACE CHAPTER 7 OF THE QUEENSTOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH THE

PROHIBITION OF ODOR NUISANCES (for review/eligible for introduction) Commissioners agree to table until Commissioner Callahan returns at next meeting.

ATTORNEY UPDATES (no updates) PUBLIC COMMENT (none) There being no further business, Willis motion to adjourn the meeting at 5: I0 pm. Hardee second. VOTE:

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