Town Commissioners Other — 2016-03-09
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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.
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• 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