1  QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS  February 26, 2020  PRESENT: President Thomas B. Willis, Jr., Commissioner Holger Schuster, Commissioner Al Hardee, Robert Rauch, Town Engineer, George Frigon, Engineer,Lyndsey Ryan, Town Attorney, and The Commissioners held a Closed Session at 6:00 p..m. for the purpose of discussing a contract matter  Amy Moore, Town Manager/Clerk.  with our engineer and attorney. No decisions were: made during the Closed Session.  REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:02 P.M.  GUESTS  Lennie Anthony, Bryon Callahan, and Jamie Lewis were present on QVFD behalf oft the QVFD. Over the years, the state. has given incentives to volunteer fire department volunteers by way ofa tax credit modification on their Maryland income tax return, as well as implementing the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), which recognizes volunteers and awards them a small stipend based on length of service and their age. In addition, QAC government has also started putting money aside, which currently allows older volunteers to start receiving an additional stipend per month. Even with these current incentives, fire departments all over. Maryland are not getting new volunteers, which are desperately needed. The fire department is proposing a tax credit for members who own property in town, usei it as their primary residence for at least six months oft the year, and are at least 3 year active members obtaining their annual 50 points. They propose a 5% or 10%1 tiered credit based on the county tax credit each year. At 5%, credits range from $75 the first year up to $125 the fourth year. There are currently 14 fire department volunteers which would receive the credit in town. This could be an additional incentive for new volunteers ift the town were to implement. Ms. Ryan will confirm iftown is allowed to offer these kinds of credits and advise  the Commissioners. Further discussion will take place then.  PUBLIC WORKS - Amy Moore  George Frigon and Bob Rauch discussed contract matters with the Commissioners regarding the wastewater plant during closed session earlier. Asaresult oft that discussion, Mr. Frigon is recommending the town build a lab bench/cabinets and purchase necessary lab equipment SO that onsite testing can be done daily to stay ahead of any issues. He provided quotes. Based on the current conditions at the plant, President Willis motioned to purchase equipment on an emergency basis. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, O-nay President Willis motioned tol have cabinets purchased or built, but will shop around before making final selection. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. 3-aye, 0-nay President Willis stated that due to the problems at the wastewater treatment plant, the town cannot wait and put operations out to bid. Due to the emergency situation the town is in, and the fact that our current operator White Marsh has given notice and will no longer be operating our facilities at the end of February, President Willis motioned that we accept the Susquehanna Operations Service contract to run our water and wastewater facilities beginning February 29, 2020. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay President Willis motioned to approve a short-term hourly agreement with Susquehanna Operations Service: for their services up to the time they take over full-time operations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay    2  PLANNING - Phil Snyder  Planning approved request from Kristin Hagerstrom to change the steps and landing at the Trails - looked at where trails should be going in town. Matt Reno will meet with the County Verizon looking at erecting a cell tower on Friel's land across Rt. 50. They had no comment as  apartment building next door to town office.  reps on trails not in town.  FINANCE COMMITTEE - No update TOWN MANAGERCLERK-TREASURER  Treasurer's Report- -  General Fund checking Water/Sewer Fund checking  152,431.19 - 96,516.96  Minutes-  President Willis motioned to approve the. January 22, 2020 Closed Session minutes. Motion President Willis motioned to approve the. January 22,2020 Regular meeting minutes. Motion  seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote 3-aye, O-nay seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote 3-aye, 0-nay  Correspondence/Other - Amy Moore  Discussion on getting a phone pod for phone conferencing, as well as possible new phone Ms. Moore advised that the memorial service for Perry Stutman has been scheduled for April 7,2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Easton at the Calhoon MEBA Engineering School in Easton. Discussion on electric at the park for future events. Last year we. had temporary electric erected for each event. We will obtain new quote for permanent electric as well as temporary service Egg Tappin' contest is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the crack o' noon at the Town Park. Winner will receive a gift card for chicken dinners at Royal Farms. Ms. Moore advised that no decision was made on Peter Dudley's revised proposal for purchasing the land for ai new water tower. Bob Rauch has already started on subdivision plans for the property. President Willis motioned to accept the Dudley proposal. Motion  system for office.  for this summer.  seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay  OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None  ATTORNEY UPDATES- Lyndsey Ryan, Town Attorney  Lyndsey Ryan updated Commissioners on status of work GMB was to do per the agreement. In lieu of cleaning the VFD's and cabinets, as recently done, GMB offered a cash settlement for that work in the amount ofs $4,900. Rexel, manufacturers ofthe VFD's and cabinets, is to give  ap proposal on corrosion control.    3  PUBLIC COMMENT -None  There being no further business at this time, President Willis motioned to adjourn the regular meeting  at 8:27 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Schuster. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay  Respectfully submitted, Gnuyul  Amy W.Moore Town Manager/Clerk