QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS  December 14, 2016  PRESENT: Commissioner Hogie Schuster, President Thomas B. Willis, Jr. and  Commissioner George L. Plumbo, Jr.  PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.  PROPOSED ORDINANCE 16-04 - AN ORDINANCEOF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO APPLY THE GROWTH ALLOCATION FLOATING ZONE DISTRICT TO: RECLASSIFY 59.70 ACRES OF CRITICAL AREA. LANDS WITHIN THE WATERMAN PROPERTY FROM RESOURCE CONSERVATION AREA (RCA) Joseph Stevens, Attorney and Barry Waterman, property owner, were present. Mr. Stevens advised this growth allocation is a step in the process. He reviewed with the Town Attorney the list of prior submittals. He advised that growth allocation does not apply to the buffer area on the property. Ifapproved, the request goes to the Critical Area Commission next. He stated they are asking for growth allocation now, as once they know they have it, then they can go to the expense and lengthy process creating a land development plan and proposal. Mr. Waterman presented and reviewed aj proposed concept plan. He stated there are environmental benefits to taking the land out of farming. On this property, a wooded buffer is best for the environment. The concept plan includes: mixed use commercial of 500,000 sq. ft. of commercial and a 60,000 sq. ft. assisted living facility. They do not want to do anything until growth allocation is approved. Without the allocation, he doesn't see anything being built there. Ingress and egress on the property would be right in and out only. There would be some land given to SHA for access. This project would generate about $123,000 per year inj property taxes,  TOINTENSELY DEVELOPED ARA (IDA)  based on a $68 million tax base.  Ed Modell and Merle Rockwell - Carriage Lane, Queenstown  Mr. Modell stated that (1) he does not feel the hearing was advertised properly. Didn'tsee Findings ofFact on the website, and (2). per the draft Community Plan, Urban development may not be beneficial. Hej provided the' Town Attorney with his written comments for the record. Ms. Rockwell stated that she doesn'ts see access from east to west and doesn'tt think it would Mr. Stevens reminded everyone that this is not a development plan. Itis conceptual only. Traffic studies, development plans, etc. still need to be done, but they are costly and cannot be  work.  obtained ifg growth allocation is not awarded. Stan Ruddie - Kent Island resident  Mr. Ruddie stated he agreed that the documents were hard to find on website to review prior to the hearing. The project is not compatible with the state or county, which is why Mr. Waterman came to the town. The project would need al lot of parking, which is a step back for the  environment. He believes 500,000 sq. ft. is off base for this area.  Mr. Stevens =  1. Ini regards toj public notice -1 the newspaper is the only legal requirement, which was followed. Any other form, such as email, website, etc. is simply a courtesy.    2  2. As for the 500,000 sq. ft.- -t this is only a number. Mr. Waterman was asked to limit the development and he picked that number. Itc could potentially be changed.  Mr. Modell -  He has no personal animosity towards the Waterman family. Hej just feels this project would  have a negative impact on their lives.  Brynja Booth- 2016.  1. Hearing was advertised in the newspaper on November 11, 2016 and November 18, 3. The Planning Commission drafted their findings of factsi in October 2016, and town 4. She can draft Findings ofFact and provide to the Commissioners ifthey wish. President Willis motioned to have Ms. Booth draft Findings of Fact and provide to the Town Commissioners within one week. The hearing will be kept open until January 11,2017, at which time we will hear additional comments before voting. Motion seconded by Commissioner  2. Findings of Fact are typically done once a hearing is held. planner Peter Johnston provided his comments.  Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay PUBLICHEARING  PROPOSED ORDINANCE 16-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE' TOWN OF QUEENSIOWN TO ADOPT' THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AS MODIFIED BY THE MARYLAND BUILDING PERFORMANCESTANDARDS, AND AS FURTHER AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE, AS THE RESIDENTIAL CODEC OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES  INCONSISTENT HEREWITH  Hearing called to order by President Willis. No public comment. President Willis motioned to close hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay PROPOSED ORDINANCE 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 INCONSISTENT HEREWITH Hearing called to order by President Willis. No public comment. President Willis motioned to close hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay PROPOSED ORDINANCE 16-07 ANORDINANCE 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  PUBLIC HEARING  PUBLIC HEARING  ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH    3  Hearing called to order by President Willis. No public comment. President Willis motioned to close hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay  PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ORDINANCE 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 Hearing called to order by President Willis. No public comment. President Willis motioned to close hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay PROPOSED ORDINANCE 16-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN ADOPTING THE 2015. EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE, ASTHE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN, AND Hearing called to order by President Willis. No public comment. President Willis motioned to closel hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 16-05 as presented. Motion seconded by President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 16-06 as presented. Motion seconded by President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 16-07 as presented. Motion seconded by President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 16-08 as presented. Motion seconded by President Willis motioned to adopt Ordinance 16-09 as presented. Motion seconded by  PUBLIC HEARING  REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH  Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  OPENDISCUSSION:  Perry Stutman - there is potential to have police presence in town. When he was a Town Commissioner he did a cost estimate for a 5 member police force at a cost of $680,000 per year. Two Sheriff Deputies could be dedicated to town at a cost of $140,000. Mr. Stutman recommends setting ai meeting with Tom Beary to discuss financial needs to start policing. President Willis suggested a work session to get info and then present at a  meeting.    4  PUBLIC WORKS: Lane Cole  Water main is in on Melvin Avenue. Laterals still need to be completed. Once they are complete, will clean up, lay stone and vibrate and get ready for blacktop. New shop was to have been completed by 12/22/16, but will be past schedule. Heat  comes this week, then lighting.  PLANNING: Phil Snyder  Planning Commission recommends that William Comegys be appointed tot the  Commission to fill the vacancy left by Hogie Schuster.  President Willis motioned to appoint William Comegys to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy left by Hogie Schuster. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Town Attorney, Brynja Booth, administered the Oath of Office to William Comegys. Provided information on1 the cloud based utility billing program by Muni-Link. This program allows customers various payment options and allows the town to bill electronically to those customers who prefer that method. Mrs. Bowell has vetted references and would like contract review by town attorney. Would like the Commissioners approval toj proceed with Muni-Link provided the last reference and President Willis motioned toj proceed with Muni-Link for our utility billing, subject to the favorable contract review and remaining references. Motion seconded by Commissioner  Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay  FINANCE COMMITTEE: Patricia Bowell  contract review are favorable.  Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay TREASURER'S REPORT: General Fund checking Water/Sewer Fund checking WWTP Project Fund checking  $497,867.46 $247,498.09 $185,882.43  MINUTES:  President Willis motioned to adopt the October 26, 2016 Closed Session meeting minutes as written. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay (Commissioner President Willis motioned to adopt the November 9, 20161 Regular meeting minutes as written. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 2-aye, 0-nay (Commissioner Schuster President Willis motioned to adopt the November 15,2016 Special Meeting minutes as written. President Willis motioned to adopt the November 15,2016 Closed Session meeting minutes as  Schuster abstained as wasi not a Commissioner at that time)  abstained as was not a Commissioner at that time)  Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay  written. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay    5  CLERK:  Clerk reported that Commission Schuster was administered the Oath ofOffice on Letter from the Comptroller ofl Maryland informing that the Town had been overpaid $17,920 inl local income tax revenue for the period 2010-2014. The Town will be required to repay the Comptroller, however, repayment will not be required to begin until 2024, at which point a ten year, interest free repayment period will be initiated. Ballfield proposal - Request a detailed plan from Mr. Davis. Inform him that we would keep the dimensions oft the field for smaller children due to the location of neighboring  November 14, 20161 following his return from vacation.  properties.  NEW BUSINESS:  Perry Stutman provided copies oft the: first draft of the Risk Management Plan that he President Willis motioned tol have Patricia Bowell, Finance Committee Chair, review the draft and provide comments on the manual and make recommendations. Motion  developed based on the template from LGIT.  seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay  President Willis advised that in November two residents were: nominated and approved as our Volunteer ofthe Year for 2016. Therefore, President Willis formally motioned that we acknowledge Diane Lewis and. June Collier for their volunteer work with both their church and community, and with the Town as serving as election judges for the past 10+ years. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay President Willis advised that having discussed in aj previous Closed Session the need for someone to manage the restructuring of duties and positions in the office, manage certain projects, oversee some day to day practices, and report directly to the Commissioners on all ofthese matters, the Commissioners would like to appoint an Acting Town Manager. President Willis motioned to appoint Mike Bowell as. Acting Town Manager for the Town. At this time, the position is a volunteer position and there is no compensation.  Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay  ATTORNEY UPDATES: Brynja Booth  Letters were sent to. AT&T regarding the Osprey nest and to Royal Farms regarding the Sustainable Community Designation Application - Peter Johnston and the Planning Commission are working on this, and input from the Town Commissioners may be  idling trucks. needed  There being no further business at this time, President Willis motioned to adjourn the meeting at  9:11 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster 3-aye, 0-nay  Respectfully submitted, Amy w.  Clerk  Inyblalpe