Town Commissioners — 2026-01-07

The Queenstown Town Commissioners met January 7, 2026 (closed session at 3:00 p.m. for legal advice on town infrastructure; regular meeting at 4:00 p.m.). The meeting included a moment of silence for the late Commissioner Tom Willis and certification that Bryon Callahan was uncontested and re-elected as Town Commissioner; his oath of office is on file. Town staff reported hiring Joe Costable as a public works utility worker (start date November 18), new wastewater treatment plant membranes installed the week of Thanksgiving with improved permeability, and Utility Tank inspected the Wall Street water tank with a repair cost report pending. The Planning Commission elected officers and reviewed a concept plan from Steve and Linda Roberson; the Events Committee reported a successful tree lighting and work on America’s 250. Financial balances were reported (General Fund $138,180.88; Water/Sewer Fund $59,037.20; ARPA Fund $592,085.23), minutes from October 22 and December 16 were approved, and infrastructure work continued on the I&I sewer project with Retallack resuming excavation January 12. Pending items for future meetings include water/tank infrastructure, federal channel dredging, water/sewer code clarifications and rate study, proposed ADU zoning amendments, Ordinance 25-06 (solar energy equipment) with a public hearing set for January 28, 2026, five applicants for a commissioners vacancy to be interviewed, and initial discussion of long-term rentals.