Town Commissioners Other — 2016-03-09
Document March 9, 2016 · 2 page(s)
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These are the Queenstown Commissioners minutes for the March 9, 2016 meeting. The work session reviewed correspondence and approved bills; the regular meeting had no public comments. Public Works reported two electric meters at the WWTP property, with Wickersham Construction having placed the WWTP meter in their name and requesting reimbursement for bills paid pending attorney Bob Rauch’s review. Planning items: Linda Vasbinder’s request to reopen a Second Avenue bed & breakfast was forwarded to the Board of Appeals for a special exception, no action was taken on 500 Melvin Avenue pending required plans, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 16-001 for the Waterman concept plan with conditions and will apply for growth allocation, and the Commission is updating the Comprehensive Plan (annual report due July 2016; Don Regenhardt will not seek reappointment in September). Finance noted a continuing contract modification with AT&T; the clerk reported receipt of a Queenstown Fire Department letter about an osprey nest and AT&T equipment (the Commissioners do not favor equipment removal and asked counsel Brynja Booth to draft a response), a petition opposing Bowlingly property zoning changes, upcoming MEMA/FEMA reimbursement workshop attendance, and a request to meet with Shore Christian Fellowship about a town water line and parking; reported fund balances were General $284,495.54, Water/Sewer $482,009.40, WWTP $124,131.53. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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1 QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS March 9, 2016 PRESENT: Commissioner John M. Bowell, President Thomas B. Willis, Jr. and Commissioner George L. Plumbo, Jr.. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:30 P.M. – Review of correspondence and approval of bills to be paid. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 P.M. OPEN DISCUSSION: • There were no comments from the public PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Lane Cole advised: • Currently two electric meters at the WWTP property – one for the plant and one for Wickersham Construction. Wickersham has put the WWTP meter in their name and has been paying the bills. They have drafted a letter to Bob Rauch requesting the town reimburse for the electric they’ve paid. Mr. Rauch will advise of how to proceed following his review. PLANNING: Hogie Schuster advised: • Linda Vasbinder has requested to reopen her Bed & Breakfast on Second Avenue. The Planning Commission reviewed her proposal and has authorized it go to the Board of Appeals for a special exception variance. • No action on the proposal for 500 Melvin Avenue – waiting on applicant to provide requested parking, site and sign plans. • Commission approved their revised Resolution 16-001 (regarding Waterman concept plan) with conditions. They can now move forward and apply for growth allocation. • Working on revising and updating the Comprehensive Plan. • Will file their annual report with state in July 2016. • Don Regenhardt’s term on the Commission will expire in September, and he has indicated that he does not wish to be reappointed. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Patricia Bowell reported: • Continuing on contract modification with AT&T ATTORNEY UPDATES: Town Clerk informed Commissioners of updates emailed by town attorney, as she could not be present: • Planning Commission approved Resolution 16-001 with several conditions. • Notices have been sent to the state and county agencies requesting comments on the Waterman amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission hearing on that is in April. 2 • Peter Johnston and the Planning Commission are working on the general update to the Plan. • MCET has the info on the rate study and is working on it MINUTES: President Willis motioned to accept the January 27, 2016 and February 24, 2016 minutes as written. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay FINANCE REPORT: General fund checking $284,495.54 Water/Sewer fund checking $482,009.40 WWTP fund checking $124,131.53 CLERK: • Letter received from Queenstown Fire Dept. regarding what they deem an ongoing problem with the osprey nest. They claiming negligence and are requesting we have AT&T remove their equipment if they are not going to erect a deterrent for the osprey. Town Commissioners are not in favor of having them remove their equipment. We will have Brynja Booth review and draft a response. • Petition from residents against any zoning changes to the Bowlingly property was received. • MEMA/FEMA will have a workshop on requesting reimbursement for costs expended during the snowstorm. Town Clerk will attend. • Commissioners requested Clerk to contact Shore Christian Fellowship to set up a meeting to discuss options for the town water line on their property, parking, land, etc. There being no further business at this time, President Willis motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:08 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo 3-aye, 0-nay Respectfully submitted, Amy W. Moore, Town Clerk