Town Commissioners — 2006-04-29

The Queenstown Commissioners met April 29, 2026. In a 5:00 PM work session Robert Rauch presented a Draft Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study (noting the 2024 system is dominated by low-volume customers, that about 92% of projected accounts use under 7,000 gallons/month, and that the Town must generate roughly $1.03 million annually with existing debt of $347,500), and several rate- and project-related items were discussed. During the regular meeting the board set hydrant flushing for May 21 (rain date May 22), noted public works issues (dock dumpster overflowing, Dudley Field ditch and SHA ditches need cleaning, plant running well with improving permeability), and reviewed infrastructure project status (I&I sewer replacement completed; road resurfacing to begin in May; water tank project ongoing; federal dredging permit still pending). Finance Chair Pat Bowell reported expected insurance increases (property +4.5%, liability +12%), County tax offset of $162,000 and County-funded fireworks of $16,000, and a contract with Barton Ross was signed for a courthouse architectural condition assessment and preliminary historic grant help. Multiple ordinance and development items (Wheatland's Commercial Public Works Agreement, accessory dwelling unit ordinance, long-term rentals draft, height/area/bulk table, solar ordinance) were deferred to future meetings; commissioners declined interest in selling cell tower leases; public comments covered naming a “Community Heritage Award,” a relay pitstop, missing channel markers, and golf course lights affecting a resident; the meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.