Town Commissioners — 2023-05-24

This was the May 24, 2023 Queenstown Town Commissioners meeting. A public hearing on Ordinance 23-02 (amending the Zoning Ordinance Critical Area Overlay District to comply with Natural Resources Article changes) received no public comments and the Commissioners adopted Ordinance 23-02 by a 2-0 vote. The meeting reviewed multiple infrastructure and marine projects (I&I, new water tower and related interim financing/bond counsel, Wall Street water line replacement, boat ramp improvements, and Town Dock construction—construction complete and ~ $58,000 submitted to DNR for reimbursement), and noted several items awaiting contractor plans or start dates. Commissioners received three quotes for speed bumps but deferred selection until President Hardee returns; they decided the Town needs its own bucket truck (will research used truck costs) but not an excavator. Finance reported draft budget ready with a worksession scheduled May 30, account balances were provided (General Fund $229,606.72; Water/Sewer $20,853.48; ARPA $695,773.96), minutes were approved, and other operational notes included sheriff overtime/radar checks (no violations noted), removal of a dead tree at 119 Olde Point at a $1,500 cost, porta-potty access problems after heavy rain, and ongoing review of franchise agreement negotiation options.