Town Commissioners — 2021-10-27

The meeting opened with a public hearing on Ordinance 21-06 to set height, area, and bulk rules for fences; residents Lonnie and Shirley Anthony raised concerns about a proposed ban on chain-link fences, whether full replacements would be treated as maintenance, access for fence upkeep if placed on property lines, and the vague term “breast height.” Commissioners agreed the ordinance needs more review and will schedule a meeting to consider amendments. In the regular meeting Di Quynn‑Reno reported the annual Queenstown Yard Sale sold all 25 vendor spaces plus eight participating households, with $221 in space fees donated to the Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department this year and over $2,500 donated across 15 years. Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chris Amoia said oversized trucks have been stopped on Dudley Ave and companies warned by letter, speeding has decreased, and USPS has an internal police function for carrier complaints. Public works and manager updates: the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) needs spare pumps/mixers (quotes will be updated), insurance likely covers recent lightning electrical damage at the plant, the Board approved retrofitting 25 town center light poles to LED for $3,125 (R&D Electric, vote 3–0), sidewalk repairs have quotes of $4,500 (or $6,850 for more areas) with cost‑sharing to be determined and the attorney researching liability, Susquehanna waived $720 of WWTP operator overtime billing, and Bob Rauch inspected Steamboat Village roads/sidewalks for potential transfer of maintenance (a commissioner opposed the Town taking over).