OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will support the Fish in OC endeavor for another year with officials believing it has gained momentum in attracting visitors.Last week Scott Lenox of Fish in OC presented an update to the Tourism Commission of the marketing initiative’s success in the past year.“I would like to thank… Read more »
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Ocean City Ups Electrical Permit Minimum By 117%; Change A Result Of Building Fee Review
OCEAN CITY – Following further analysis of the permit process and man-hours involved with mechanical and electrical permits, the Mayor and City Council voted to raise the fee to a minimum of $65.During the fiscal year 2016 budget discussion, the Mayor and City Council requested a review of the permit fee structure in the Building… Read more »
No ‘Advisory Opinion’ From Judge On New Performer Law
OCEAN CITY — In the latest salvo in the ongoing battle over Ocean City’s street performers, a federal court judge on Wednesday denied a motion filed by the town to amend or repeal the original ruling on the old busker ordinance replaced last month by a new ordinance.The motion was reject because no challenges to… Read more »
Traditional Playground Eyed Off Boards
OCEAN CITY – A solution may have been found in adding a new playground to the beach off the Boardwalk.On Tuesday afternoon Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito proposed to the Recreation and Parks Commission using this year’s Community Parks and Playgrounds Grant funds to purchase a playground to go on the beach downtown.For the… Read more »
Council Hears Alternative Rental Options To New Housing District
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council agreed Tuesday to explore further an alternative suggested to the proposed R-1A district that has the backing of the local real estate industry.Chris Mitchell of Coldwell Banker Vacation Rentals came before the council to present alternative concepts to help control rentals in R-1 Single-Family Residential District as… Read more »
City Manager Search Process To Cost Resort $22K
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City has entered into a contract with a national management consulting firm to assist in recruiting city manager candidates with the promise of having the task complete by the New Year.At the conclusion of Tuesday’s Mayor and City Council work session, the council adjourned into closed session to… Read more »
Mayor Believes New Street Performers’ Regs Working
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan addressed the Boardwalk performers’ protest last week during a code amendment discussion on performers and municipal infractions.On Monday evening, an ordinance adding the recently implemented street performing regulations to the City Code’s section for municipal infractions, while also revising the list of personnel authorized to issue citations, came before… Read more »
Ocean City Names New Planning, Zoning Director
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City announced Tuesday the position of Planning and Zoning Director has been filled one year after it became vacant.After conducting a national search, which resulted in several qualified candidates, the Town of Ocean City issued a press release announcing William (Bill) Neville had been hired to the position… Read more »
Demolition Of Old Feed Mill Underway In Berlin
BERLIN – Demolition of the long defunct feed mill at Perdue’s Berlin facility is currently underway.The feed mill on Bryan Avenue, which has been closed since 2006, is being torn down, according to Perdue officials.“We just decided to demolish it before it deteriorated any further,” said Perdue spokesperson Julie DeYoung.DeYoung said the facility would continue… Read more »
Company To Gauge Pines Reserve Level
BERLIN – Ocean Pines officials have selected a Virginia company to determine what level of reserve funding the homeowners association should have.The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-1 to hire Virginia-based Design Management Associates to perform a reserve study. The company is expected to spend close to four months looking at the community’s… Read more »