Town Commissioners — 2018-01-24

The Queenstown Commissioners met January 24, 2018. Sheriff’s 1st Sgt. John Meyers reported recent radar details on Del Rhodes Ave. and Main St., said deputies recently completed the police academy, and noted the Royal Farms truck parking/idling issue requires a complaint from Royal Farms to be enforceable. Town staff reported ongoing wastewater treatment plant issues (a malfunctioning micro-seed pump) and discussed a spring open house/tours; the commissioners ratified a Membrane Warranty Agreement for plant membranes damaged in January 2017 (membrane cost $160,000, warranty retroactive to Jan 2017, replacement terms outlined for years 0–5 and 5–10) by a 2–1 vote. The commissioners approved several sets of minutes (with some to be officially adopted when Commissioner Schuster returns), received the treasurer’s account balances (General Fund $223,707.39; Water/Sewer $231,794.32; WWTP Project $13,498.34), and agreed to change billing so delinquent amounts appear on the current bill to simplify payment and shut-off timing. Planning Commission interviews held Jan. 9 led to closed-session appointments of Perry Stutman and Loretta Hohmann; the meeting included closed sessions for legal advice on contract matters and personnel appointments, and ends with an unfinished note that Town Engineer Bob Rauch has submitted $33,000 in invoices for USDA water tower applications and a water study.