Town Commissioners Other — 2016-10-12

QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 12, 2016

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

President Willis called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. President Willis motioned to close the regular meeting at 3:01 p.m. Commissioner Bowell seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.

President Willis motioned to open the Executive Session to discuss and obtain legal advice on contract issues. Commissioner Bowell seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0. In attendance was President Thomas B.

Willis, Jr., Commissioner John M. Bowell, Commissioner George L. Plumbo, Jr., Brynja Both, Town Attorney, Robert Rauch, Town Engineer, Sue Waite of Rauch Engineering and Shirlee L. Callahan, Assistant Town Clerk.

There being no further business to consider in closed session, President Willis made a motion to close the Executive Session at 3:56 p.m. which was seconded by Commissioner Bowell, which was unanimously carried.

REGULAR MEETING:

President Thomas B. Willis, Jr. motioned to open the regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Bowell seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.

OPEN DISCUSSION:

Joe Kelkowski – Lives on Aker Road – Why was Dudley Avenue closed? President Willis said trying to change the traffic pattern. Some people on Dudley were complaining. Joe – Did everyone on Dudley want it closed? President Willis said No so we are trying it for 30 days. Joe – We don’t want Aker Road opened up later. Everyone on Street is in agreement. President Willis – Will have to voice opinion when

the time comes. Joe – Won’t the road closure decrease the value of their property on Dudley Avenue?

Commissioner Plumbo – We are getting SHA to put up signs coming out of Royal Farms, will probably be a one way street and the police will have to enforce.

Joe – Also Park at sewer plant, we might have people and kids walking and stealing, etc. Don’t think people will be allowed to use ramp if trailers aren’t allowed to park. Please take this into consideration.

President Willis – Just looking at things right now. Commissioner Plumbo – Parks are closed at dusk. If anyone sees anything just call the Sheriff’s Office.

Joe – Can we get holes in roads filled in especially behind the old Getty Station? President Willis – I don’t see why not.

COMMITTEES:

PUBLIC WORKS

Lane Cole and Bob Rauch of Robert D. Rauch & Associates, Inc. are meeting to see what can be done on Melvin Avenue. Lane will take care of holes in roads. Working on light at church by park. President Willis asked for parking in front of 7001 Main Street to be blocked off, as was the original plan. Lane commented that the treatment plants generator was serviced 10 weeks ago, it recycles on Tuesday and

shut down the plant and did not come back on and now is full. Someone is coming tomorrow to remove 6,000 gallons and another 6,000 gallons the next day. They want to do another cleaning and need a line with battery back-up to tell if off. GMB and contractors are working on.

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PLANNING:

Hogie Schuster, Chairman – The Planning Commission interviewed applicants for the Planning Board.

They recommend Matt Reno for the Planning Commission and will keep others on reserve. Spoke to Betty White and she plans on returning to the Board.

Approved the Zoning Certificate for Weese Remodeling, LLC at 500 Del Rhodes Avenue. They plan to take down the canopy, replace windows and doors, replace overhead doors, repave parking lot and remodel interior for an office/indoor showroom. They still need to come back to the Planning Commission with a site plan.

Approved George Law for a home business, inside only, on Del Rhodes Avenue.

Also approved the critical area map.

Commissioner Bowell approved appointing Matt Reno to the Planning Commission to replace Don Regenhardt who has been on the board for 10 years. President Willis seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.

FINANCE:

No report.

ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK:

Treasurers/Finance Report General Balance:

Ending Balance: $297,297.87 Utility Fund:

Ending Balance: $211,943.12

WWTP:

Ending Balance: $205,538.75

MINUTES:

None

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Di Reno sent a cost breakdown of the Queenstown Yard Sale for 2016

17 spaces x $10.00 $170.00 Neighboring spaces 5.00 Donations 100.00 Total Revenue $275.00 Advertisement costs $ 86.03 Sign expenses 63.60 Total Expenses $149.63 Total Donation to QVFD $125.37

2. A service contract quote for air compressors at the wastewater treatment plant (5 air

compressors). Greg Smith recommends this to be done. You can do for 1 year, 2 years or 3 years. The Commissioners will hold until the next meeting.

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3. PROCLAMATION:

WHEREAS, for over 10 years, Don Regenhardt has chosen to take time from his personal life to volunteer to help make the Town of Queenstown a better place to live by serving on the Queenstown Planning Commission and, WHEREAS, Don Regenhardt utilized his own personal zeal and self-direction, to benefit Queenstown’s residents, the Board of Queenstown Commissioners and the staff; and, WHEREAS, Don Regenhardt has become a vital and positive force in our community and has

demonstrated leadership as Chairman on the Queenstown Planning Commission, leading the Commission in its tasks, such as periodic updates of the Queenstown Zoning Ordinance, Queenstown Community Plan, Floodplain Ordinance, Queenstown Critical Area Ordinance and Mapping, as well as other various important regulations.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Queenstown commissioners hereby recognize and graciously thank Don Regenhardt for his dedication, time, and contribution to the Town of Queenstown.

Adopted this 12th day of October, 2016.

All Commissioners signed.

4. Queenstown Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations of the Waterman Family

Limited Partnership Growth Allocation Request signed by the Planning Commission.

ATTORNEY UPDATE:

Brynja Booth, Town Attorney, The Comprehensive plan as drafted by the Planning Commission has been sent to the State and County agencies as part of the 60 day review process.

Bills to be paid as approved.

There being no further business, President Willis motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:31 p.m.

Commissioner Bowell seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.

Respectfully submitted, Shirlee L. Callahan Assistant Town Clerk