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Queenstown approves maintenance spending, annual weed control and sets monthly meeting schedule; residents raise drainage and rental concerns
Summary
The Commissioners approved a $2,175 ditch-fill estimate and appropriated funds for annual Japanese knotweed spraying, noted traffic calming installations, and agreed to meet once monthly at 7 p.m.; public commenters raised drainage, rental-license and road-marking concerns.
The Queenstown Commissioners approved several routine maintenance and environmental measures at their Sept. 27 meeting and set a new regular meeting schedule.
Public Works Director Lane Cole reported a ditch behind the Methodist Church requires filling. A quote from contractor John English not to exceed $2,175 was presented; President Thomas B. Willis Jr. moved to accept the price, Commissioner George L. Plumbo Jr. seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Cole also said traffic calming devices have been installed on Main Street and the town is waiting on the State Highway Administration to erect signage.
Finance Committee member Patricia Bowell briefed commissioners on two weed-control issues: Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage currently sprays phragmites annually along shoreline areas and can assist adjacent property owners with permits, while Japanese knotweed at the sewer plant requires treatment with Garlon 3 by a licensed applicator. Commissioner Plumbo moved to appropriate funds to add annual Japanese knotweed spraying to the town's program; Commissioner Schuster seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners agreed to hold one regular meeting per month on the fourth Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., beginning in October 2017, and to retain public comment at the end of meetings. Officials said parties with time-sensitive matters may request to be placed on the agenda earlier.
During public comment, Mr. Richardson inquired about rental license fees and was told fees would be adopted by resolution if the rental ordinance passes. Jenny Walton reported a hole in the road at Maryland Ave. and Old Wharf Lane caused by a drain; Lane Cole said he will follow up. Matt Anthony asked whether the state requires the town to permit medical cannabis dispensaries; Town Attorney Brynja Booth explained that unless the town designates locations, such a use could be permitted wherever retail is allowed, which the recently adopted ordinance addresses. Stefanie Takacs thanked the Commissioners for moving to a single monthly meeting and for the new traffic-calming devices, and asked about repainting stop-line markings; commissioners said painted lines could be installed on paved roads but not on tar-and-chip roads.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
