Town Commissioners Minutes — minutes%2072518

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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS
July 25,2018
PRESENT: President Thomas B. Willis, Jr., Commissioner Holger Schuster, Commissioner
Alton Hardee, Jr., Town Attorney Brynja Booth, and Amy Moore, Town Manager Clerk.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:36 P.M.
President Willis motioned to enter into Closed Session at 6:37 p.m. for the purpose ofobtaining
legal advice from Town Attorney Brynja Booth. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee.
Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to adjourn the Closed Session and reconvene regular meeting at 7:00
p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
PUBLIC WORKS
• Melvin Avenue recommendation received from Town Engineer Bob Rauch for
alleviating stormwater problem from Bank operations center to Messick Lane. His
estimated cost is $28,926. Lane Cole believes the issue can be corrected by John English
with a swale and/or piping and dressing up the shoulder at a much lower cost. The
Commissioners requested a price and plan from John English be obtained.
• Amy Moore reported that an updated price was received from Pave Master on street
paving. Following review and discussion, President Willis motioned to have the
contractor pave Second Avenue, Charity Lane, Old WharfLane (from Maryland Ave
intersection to the water), and Davidson Avenue for the price of$64,936. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
• Amy Moore presented quotes from John English for stormwater ditch work needed
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Queenstown Village Open Space areas hold water behind several properties fronting
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Dudley Avenue and Main Street (Anthony and Chance properties). A small ditch would
be added and trees need to be trimmed. Another section in the open space is a small ditch
coming offWick Court by the Peregoy property. This is mainly maintenance work that
needs to be done as it has been quite some time since addressed. CommissionerHardee
motioned to have the work completed by John English at the price of$3,672 or less as
proposed. Motion seconded by President Willis. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
MarylandAve to Old WharfLane remove damaged culvert pipe and replace at property
on Maryland Ave., remove large stones blocking water flow at Maryland Ave. & Old
WharfLane, and clean sections ofpipe ofall stones, debris and silt. The estimated cost
ofthe work is $1995.72 or less, with the cost ofreplacing the culvert pipe being the
homeowner’s responsibility of$372.86 or less. President Willis motioned to have the
work completed by John English as proposed. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
PLANNING Phil Snyder
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• Commission received a zoning certificate application in the Critical Area for a porch
modification. It was within the Planning Commission’sjurisdiction to approve without
any planting requirements due to the amount ofsquare footage.
• Completed review ofsign ordinance section ofZoning Ordinance. Should finalize draft
soon.

• Suggested a couple years ago, but discussed again at their last meeting, that a mural be
painted on the Del Rhodes Avenue pump house.
• Barry Waterman is expected at their next meeting with tentative outlines on what may be
developed on the Wheatlands property.
• President Willis inquired ifthe owner ofthe old Getty station had come back with any
plans for the property. It is starting to look run down and shabby. He asked ifthe PC
could send a letter to the owner asking for her plans for the property. Mr. Snyder said he
would take care ofit.
FINANCE COMMITTEE No updates
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TOWN MANAGERJCLERK-TREASURER
Treasurer’s Report
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General Fund checking $269,255.53
Water Sewer Fund checking $ 22,850.63
WWTP Project checking $ 13,498.34
Amy Moore advised that $50,000 had been drawn offofa sewer fund CD to make the last
quarter USDA loan payments.
President Willis requested a tally ofwhat the Town has had to spend on the I & I and membrane
problems (frack tank rentals, operation overtime and extra costs, camera work ofthe lines, etc.)
Minutes
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President Willis motioned to accept the May 9, 2018 Special meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the May 9, 2018 Closed Session meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the May 10, 2018 Work Session meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the May 18, 2018 Work Session meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the June 27, 2018 Regular meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the July 17, 2018 Special meeting minutes as written.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
President Willis motioned to accept the July 17, 2018 Closed Session meeting minutes as
written. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay

Correspondence
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• Clerk reported that an electric supply pricing proposal from Champion was received and
approved at the last meeting. However, a better price was received from Freepoint in the
amount ofS .05475/kWh for 46 months. President Willis motioned to accept the
Freepoint pricing and terms, conditioned on the contract review and approval by Brynja
Booth. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
• MDE will be using the Town Office on Thursday, July 26, 2018 to conduct a public
informational hearing on the non-tidal wetlands permit applied for by Waterman Family
Ltd. The hearing is being held in response to requests by interested persons.
OLD BUSINESS
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• Discussed ongoing issues at the wastewater plant. President Willis requested Ms. Moore
contact Bob Rauch and inform him we want a time frame on his response and
recommendation resulting from his review ofthe camera work performed on the sewer
lines.
• RESOLUTION NO. 18-102- A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
QUEENSTOWN TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS OF SALTHOUSE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY AND THE FRANK S. DUDLEY, JR. REAL ESTATE TRUST
DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2000 INTO THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN,
CONSISTING OF 200.552 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AND TO PROVIDE
FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ANNEXATION (eligible for
adoption)
As the Annexation Agreement has not been finalized between the Town and applicant,
President Willis motioned to table action on this Resolution until the next meeting.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
NEW BUSINESS
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• President Willis motioned to introduce: RESOLUTION NO. 18-102- A RESOLUTION
OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSTOWN TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS OF
SALTHOUSE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND THE FRANK S. DUDLEY,
JR. REAL ESTATE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2000 INTO THE TOWN OF
QUEENSTOWN, CONSISTING OF 200.552 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ANNEXATION
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
• President Willis motioned to introduce: RESOLUTION NO. 18-102- A RESOLUTION
OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSTOWN TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS OF
SALTHOUSE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND THE FRANK S. DUDLEY,
JR. REAL ESTATE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2000 INTO THE TOWN OF
QUEENSTOWN, CONSISTING OF 200.552 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ANNEXATION
Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
• President Willis motioned to introduce: RESOLUTION NO. 18-102- A RESOLUTION
OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSTOWN TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS OF
SALTHOUSE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND THE FRANK S. DUDLEY,

JR. REAL ESTATE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2000 INTO THE TOWN OF
QUEENSTOWN, CONSISTING OF 200.552 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ANNEXATION
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
• President Willis motioned to introduce: RESOLUTION NO. 18-106 A RESOLUTION
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OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND SECTION 19-21 OF
THE QUEENSTOWN CHARTER TO ADD A NEW SECTION 19-21.2 TITLED
“CANCELLATION OF ELECTION WHERE SEAT IS UNCONTESTED” TO
AUTHORIZE THE QUEENSTOWN CLERK-TREASURER TO CANCEL THE
ELECTION WHERE THE SEAT IS UNCONTESTED
Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
• RESOLUTIONNO. 18-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
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QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND SECTION 19-21 OF THE QUEENSTOWN CHARTER
TO INCREASE THE TIME THE VOTING POLLS ARE OPEN
Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
A public hearing on these Resolutions will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at
7:00 p.m.
ATTORNEY UPDATES Brynja Booth
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• No updates at this time
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Perry Stutman Second Avenue & PC member
1. Commented regarding the past Wheatland annexation and current petition from the
Dudley Family. It is the Dudley’s prerogative to submit what they want, however,
sees very little benefit to the Town at this time. He did not see much ofan offer made
to the town for services, land for a service center, etc. Mr. Stutman was informed that
the Dudley’s are not requesting any re-zoning to the property and have no plans for
development at this time. Once that time comes, negotiations will take place with the
Dudley’s on those issues.
2. Clarified that the discussion on the mural at the last Planning meeting consisted of
perhaps a contest being set up for what kind ofmural should go on the pump house if
it is approved. He added that what was proposed a few years ago was a map of
Queenstown, but it wasjust a concept.
• Matt Reno 6740 Main St. & PC member
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1. Suggested ifmural is appropriate, maybe town could reach out to schools. Mural
should be something reflective ofQueenstown. Should structure parameter ofwhat
we want done, and reach out to art teachers at the high and middle schools in the
County. Maybe children would learn little about local government during the
process.
• Ms. Di Quynn-Reno Main St.
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1. Advised that the l3~’~ annual Town Yard Sale will be on Saturday, October with a
6th,
raindate for October She requested confirmation that the event could be smoke
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free, as was asked at a previous meeting. She was informed that yes, the
Commissioners support a smoke-free event.

There being no further business at this time, President Willis motioned to adjourn the meeting at
8:50 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay
Respectfully submitted,
Amy oore
Town Manager Clerk