QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2016 4:00P.M.  ATTENDANCE:  President Thomas B. Willis,Jr., Commissioner. J. Michael Bowell, Commissioner George L. Plumbo,Jr., Jo Cunningham, Margie Lantz, Lane Cole, Joe Kelkowski, Matt Anthony, Phil Snyder,  Betty White, Pat Bowell, Brynja Booth and Chris Kersey.  REGULAR MEETING:  President Thomas B. Willis, Jr. motioned to open the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner  Plumbo seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.  OPEN DISCUSSION:  Joe Kelkowski- - Dudley Avenue should be left open and need another speed bump. Commissioner Plumbo - SHA did a study on Del Rhodes and Main Street and looking into. Margie Lantz - Royal Farms truck: stop - she has been putting up with diesel smells and has called Royal Farms office quite ai few times. At 4:00 a.m. they were power washing the parking lot that made an awful noise, garbage pickup at! 5:00: a.m. in morning and called corporate office again. We do have a noise ordinance. President Willis asked Town Attorney Brynja Booth to write a letter to corporate office of Royal Farms to let them know they are in violation of noises and there are signs there that say Overnight Parking Prohibited, Violators Will Be Towed At Vehicle Owners Expense and Please Be Considerate Of Your Neighbors, No Idling. Bunky Luffman of Governor's Hogan Office stopped in to introduce himself. Betty White - How much would it cost to hire someone from the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office? Ifthey are hired on a regular basis, they don't get paid if they don't show up. Commissioner Bowell -I Iti is very expensive. We pay taxes for them to be here but they can't be Lane - Commissioner Plumbo talked to the State Police, now they are here more often. President Willis said he appreciates all comments and will take into consideration  Matt Anthony - We. should get a Town policeman.  President Willis - we will look into.  here all the time.  COMMITTEES: PUBLICWORKS:  1. Steve Roberson's Plumbing has submitted a proposal toi install the new water main at Melvin Avenue and Aker Roadi intersection to R8 & D Electric for a total of $28,470.00. President Willis proposes to accept the bid. Commissioner Plumbo seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0. Write a formal acceptance letter to Steve Roberson. Also notify everyone 2. Need to send a letter to SHA District Engineer, regarding closing the parking spot at the  that is going to be affected from Akeri to R8 & D Electric  end of Charity and Main Street    Page 2 COMMITTEES: PLANNING:  11-9-16  Phil Snyder - Queenstown Harbor Golf submitted a preliminary site plan of the cottages and events barn project that was approved subject to receipt by the Town ofa approved Stormwater Management and Sediment and Erosion Control Plans and Certificate of Approval tol be signed The updated comp plan has been submitted tot the Critical Area and Queen Anne's County for their 60 day review. Once review time is over, the Planning Commission can hold a Public  by the Chairman of the Planning Commission.  Hearing. FINANCE:  Pat Bowell - Doing a LGIT insurance review for the playground. Needs permission to get an actual quote to get insured. The Commissioners would like to see the figure.  ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK: TREASURERS/FINANCREPORT: General Balance: Ending Balance Utility Fund: Ending Balance WWTP: Ending Balance  $259,602.13 $168,502.09 $86,882.43  MINUTES: None  CORRESPONDENCE:  1. The ESAM MML Chapter legislative dinner will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Fisherman's Inn. They are requesting that you personally call to invite your 2. Bill Davis is proposing to update the current ballfield at the Town Park at his own expense. The Commissioners will study. They made no decision and will need a 3. Need a choose a citizen oft the year. It has to be in November because of Municipal Government works. The Commissioners will make a decision later.  Delegate and Senator to your legislative dinner.  workshop.  4. Need a date for the Christmas Party. No decision.    Page 3  11-9-16  ATTORNEY UPDATES: Brynja Booth  1. Ordinance No. 16-05. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO ADOPT THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, AS MODOFIED BY THE MARYLAND BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND AS FURTHER AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE, AS THE RESIDENTIAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTANT HEREWITH. President Willis motioned to introduce Ordinance No. 16-05. Commissioner Plumbo seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0. 2. Ordinance No. 16-06. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AS MODIFIED BY THE MARYLAND BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND AS FURTHER AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE, AS THE BUILDING CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENTI HERE WITH. President Willis motioned to introduce Ordinance No. 16-06. Commissioner Plumbo seconded. 3. Ordinance No. 16-07. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN. ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE, AS THE EXISTING BUILDING CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. President Willis motioned to introduce Ordinance No. 16-07. Commissioner Plumbo 4. Ordinance No. 16-08. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, AS MODIFIED BY THE MARYLAND BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND AS FURTHER AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE, AS THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND TO RECODIFY THE GREEN BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS AS ARTICLE' VIOF THE TOWN CODE. President Willis motioned to introduce Ordinance No. 16-08. Commissioner Plumbo seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0. 5. Ordinance No. 16-09. AN ORDINANCE OF THETOWN OF QUEENSTOWN ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE, AS THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. President Willis motioned to introduce Ordinance No. 16-09.  Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.  seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.  Commissioner Plumbo seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0.  A Public Hearing will be held on December 14, 2016.    Page 4  11-9-16  Brynja Booth, Town. Attorney informed on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 9:00a a.m. we will hold a Closed Session on legal advice on a contract matter. Hogie Schuster can participate but Betty' White informed Steamboat Village's silt fence has been up and not maintained. Grass has grown up all around. Lane Cole said they will need a site plan for the next houses. He can take down silt fence and put up when ready to build again. Betty wantedi to know if ownership had Phil Snyder of the Planning Commission informed one new member, Matt Reno, had been  not sworn in until the next meeting.  transferred? President Willis told her they had 3 years.  sworn in.  Bills to be paid as approved.  There being no further business, Commissioner Bowell motioned to adjourn the meeting at  4:57 p.m. Commissioner Plumbo seconded. Vote: Aye-3 Nay-0. Betty' White thanked Commissioner Bowell for all he had done.  Respertulysubmittes, 1A S  phbh  Shirlee L. Callahan Assistant Town Clerk