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Queenstown schedules Main Street repairs, addresses flooding and curbing complaints; insurance treats speed‑sign theft as two claims
Summary
Commissioners reviewed stormwater and road maintenance items, including a corroded culvert at 7308 Main St., an August 20 valve replacement and Aug. 22 paving, resident requests for curb repair, and an insurance ruling that counts the speed-sign theft as two separate incidents with separate $1,000 deductibles.
At the Aug. 14 Queenstown Commissioners meeting, town staff provided several operational updates: a corroded culvert at 7308 Main St., scheduled valve replacement and paving on Main Street, resident requests for curb replacement, and an insurance decision about a stolen speed sign.
Public Works reported that a culvert pipe at 7308 Main St. is corroded and has a large hole that has caused erosion under a driveway; SHA (State Highway Administration) will investigate and is expected to replace the pipe. The town said it has offered to meet with the property owner to review the concern and is awaiting a response.
Steve Roberson reported a valve replacement on Main St. is scheduled for Aug. 20; SHA permits have been filed and the area will be milled and paved after repairs, with paving slated for Aug. 22. Residents will be notified by phone, email, the town website and Facebook.
Resident Tony Nastus requested that the curb by his driveway be replaced due to cracking and damage he attributes to town tractor/plow activity; commissioners agreed they should inspect other areas and obtain pricing to replace multiple curbs at once if needed. Rick Davis reported sediment building up in a nearby ditch and said prior rip-rap work is holding up but may need annual maintenance. Commissioner Tom Willis confirmed flooding at 7105 Maryland Ave. during heavy rains and said the town needs to address that issue.
Town Clerk Aaron Horney reported account balances: General Fund $33,741.51; Water/Sewer Fund $143,082.42; ARPA Fund $611,497.30. Horney also told the board the insurance company is treating the speed-sign theft as two separate incidents because the thefts occurred on separate nights; each claim carries a $1,000 deductible.
Other notes: the Events Committee asked for volunteer help to secure a trailer after the final park concert on Aug. 17. Town Manager Amy Moore said a closed session would be required after the meeting to discuss a personnel matter, and commissioners must schedule a performance evaluation for the Town Manager.
Next steps: SHA to investigate the Main Street culvert; staff to notify residents of upcoming Main St. repairs and paving; town to collect curb-replacement quotes; clerk to continue correspondence on insurance and holiday tree sourcing.
