Town Commissioners — 2022-10-11

The Queenstown Commissioners met on October 11, 2022 (President Al Hardee, Commissioners Tom Willis and Bryon Callahan, Town Manager Amy Moore, and Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan). The Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department reported plans to buy 2.5 acres on Rt. 18 from the Dudley family (survey done; minor subdivision plat ready for the Planning Commission in November) for a proposed ~21,000 sq. ft. firehouse. Talkie Communications updated the board on bringing underground fiber to the area (cabinet at Sportsman’s Neck, infrastructure work underway, service to Queenstown expected in 1–2 years with TV service possible by late 2022/early 2023; they noted potential town revenue and said they would match any ARPA funds used). A resident at 228 Olde Point Lane raised recurring stormwater/leaf blockage at a cement drain and recommended a deeper drain and extended grate; Commissioners will inspect and review solutions. Public Works reported quotes to replace raw influent rotary screen panels (Parkson $10,085 for four 2-mm panels; Susquehanna $2,340 labor) and will confirm Parkson as sole source before ordering. Other items: Planning Commission recommendations on commercial/oversized parking to be reviewed, Old Wharf Lane stormwater RFP being prepared, Wall Street water line RFP to be drafted, President Hardee asked for pricing on a small pier at the boat ramp (target by end of November/early December), Wheatland’s project is working on connecting to mains at the Outlets, the September 28 minutes remained tabled, and there was no public comment.