Town Commissioners — 2025-04-23

The April 23, 2025 Queenstown Commissioners meeting included a public hearing on Ordinance 25-03 (proposed amendments to the Critical Area Overlay District) with no public comments recorded. Patrick Belzner (listed as guest for 6915 Main St.; referred to in minutes as Mr. Belzer) reported failing water/sewer line tests; his partner Kathleen Snyder has agreed to install new lines and the Town Attorney will draft an agreement requiring installation before deed stamping and a purchase agreement for future lot sales. Public Works reported continued high inflow to the WWTP with declining membrane permeability, pending video pipe work for 4118, Two Thompson Ave. culverts in poor condition (noted to be replaced on 4124), and a Messick La./R&D storm drain replacement quote of $20,250 with the Town seeking additional bids. Water sample results at Queenstown Harbor were within acceptable limits; the Town is awaiting a plan response from Brian Fitzgerald and responses from utilities about installing solar speed signs. Finance reported fund balances (General Fund $136,725.41; Water/Sewer $245,443.95; ARPA $591,937.64) and approved minutes for April 9 and April 11 (each 3-0). Staff updates on the New Water Tower project noted a financing closing on 4/17 with a $240,782.42 first draw, an anticipated $1.9 million budget increase (total project estimate now $5.9 million), and approval to go out to bid; Bayland Consultants proposed an $18,000 design task for breakwater modification with grant funds available to cover it. Road and sidewalk standards were left as adopted referencing ADA compliance, and the water/sewer rate study is still in progress.