MAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL

REGULARSESSION
Monday,December15,20146:00PM

AClosedSessionisscheduledfrom5:00p.m.6:00p.m.todiscusslegal,contractualandpersonnelmatters.

AGENDA

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CALLTOORDER

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PRAYERANDPLEDGE

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REPORTONCLOSEDSESSIONMonday,December15,20145:00p.m.6:00p.m.

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APPROVALOFMINUTES
A. RegularSession#21datedDecember1,2014
B. WorkSessiondatedDecember9,2014

5.

ITEMSPRESENTEDBYTHEMAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL
A. StandingCommitteeReports

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CONSENTAGENDA

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MISCELLEANEOUSREPORTSANDPRESENTATIONS

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PUBLICHEARINGS

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ITEMSREFERREDTOANDPRESENTATIONSFROMTHECITYMANAGERANDSTAFF
A. LegislativeManagementSoftwarepresentedbyCityManager

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ITEMSREFERREDTOANDPRESENTATIONSFROMTHECITYSOLICITOR
A. SecondReadingOrdinance201425AmendingSection110,Zoning(determiningmaximum
heightofridgelinebynarrowwidthnotlengthofbuildinginMobileHomeResidentialDistrict)
COMMENTSFROMTHEPUBLIC
Any person who may wish to speak on any matter at the Regular Session may be heard during
CommentsfromthePublicforaperiodoffive(5)minutesorsuchtimeasmaybedeemedappropriate
bytheCouncilPresident.Anyonewishingtobeheardshallstatetheirname,addressandthesubject
onwhichheorshewishestospeak.

COMMENTSFROMTHECITYMANAGER
A. ThenextMayorandCouncilmeetingisMonday,January5,2015.
COMMENTSFROMTHEMAYORANDCITYCOUNCIL
ADJOURN

REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
3 Report on Closed Session Monday, December 15, 2014
Legal, Contractual and Personnel Matters
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION OF MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY

DATE AND TIME:
PLACE:
SUBJECT:
VOTE:

Monday, December 15, 2014

5:00 p.m.
City Hall
Legal, Contractual and Personnel Matters
UNANIMOUS
OTHER:
FOR:
AGAINST:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:

AUTHORITY: State Government Article: Section 10-508(a) Annotated Code of Maryland

PURPOSES:
1. To discuss:
(i) the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion,
X
compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation of
appointees, employees or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or
(ii) any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals;
2. To protect the privacy or reputation of individuals with respect to a matter that is
not related to public business
3. To consider the acquisition of real property for the public purpose and matters
directly related thereto;
4. Consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial
organization to locate, expand or locate in the state;
5. Consider the investment of public funds;
6. Consider the marketing of public securities;
X
7. Consult with counsel to obtain legal advice;
8. Consult with staff, consultants or other individuals about pending or potential
litigations;
9. Conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the
X
negotiations;
10. Discuss public security if the public body determines that public discussion
would constitute a risk to the public or public security, including;
a) the deployment of fire and police services and staff; and
b) the development and implementation of emergency plans
11. Prepare, administer or grade a scholastic, licensing or qualifying examination;
12. Conduct or discuss an investigative proceeding on actual or possible criminal
conduct;
13. Comply with a specific constitutional, statutory or judicially imposed
requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or
matter; or
14. Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, discuss a matter directly related
to a negotiation strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion
or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate
in the competitive bidding or proposal process

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY

Prior to this open session of the Mayor and City Council being held on Monday,
December 15, 2014, a closed session was held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at
5:00 p.m. The following is a report of the closed session.
1. A statement of the time, place, and purpose of the closed session is attached.
2. A record of the vote of each member as to closing the session is attached.
3. A citation of the authority under the law for closing the session is attached.
4. (a) Topics of Discussion: Legal, Contractual and Personnel Matters
(b) Persons present:
Mayor Richard Meehan
City Manager David Recor
Council President Lloyd Martin
Council Secretary Mary Knight
Council Members Doug Cymek; Dennis Dare; Wayne Hartman; Matt James;
and Tony DeLuca
City Solicitor Guy Ayres
Miles and Stockbridge Counsel Marc Sloane and Associate Tony Torain
Executive Office Associate Diana Chavis

Action(s) taken:

Motion to close meeting:

Time:

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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session #21 dated December 1, 2014
B. Work Session dated December 9, 2014

REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
5 ITEMS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL
A. Standing Committee Reports
Note: Tourism Commission did not meet in December.

POLICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

OPEN SESSION
December 8, 2014

PRESENT: Mayor Richard Meehan, Chairperson Doug Cymek, Council Member Dennis
Dare, City Solicitor Guy Ayres, Chief Ross Buzzuro, Captain Kevin Kirstein, Captain Mike
Colbert, Public Works Terry Steimer, Beach Patrol Ward Kovacs, Public Works John Van
Fossen, Leighton Moore, Chairman of the Noise Board Brett Wolf
ABSENT:

City Manager Recor, Council President Lloyd Martin

1. Call to Order at 9:02 a.m.

2. Chief Buzzuro gave an update on crime statistics for the month of November. Officer
Initiated Calls for Service had an increase of 35% while Citizen Initiated Calls for Service
had a 20.4% decrease with the total Calls for Service having an overall 23.3% increase
compared to November 2013. In reviewing the top 25 Calls for Service: Noise Complaints,
D.W.I. Investigate and/or Arrests, and Civil Disputes were down, while Disorderly Conduct,
Domestic Assault, and Breaking and Entering all stayed relatively the same with Motor
Vehicle Collisions also being down.
3. Chief Buzzuro advised the Commission that there was 1 CEW/Taser Display with Warning
Arc during the month of November. Officers were addressing an intoxicated disorderly
suspect when the officer displayed his C.E.W. and ordered the suspect to stop resisting
without success. The officer then produced a warning arc with his C.E.W. and ordered the
suspect to stop resisting and the suspect then complied. There were no injuries to the
intoxicated subject or police officers during this incident.
4. Chairperson Cymek stated that a citizen had recently publicly challenged the OCPD 2013
year end stats as they related to assaults on police officers and the carrying of CEW/Tasers.
The citizen had pointed out that disability claims filed by police officers were up and implied
that the CEW/Tasers were not effective in reducing injuries. Chairperson Cymek stated that
he had disagreed with the individual and mentioned there were approximately 55 assaults of
varying severity for the entire year and felt it was important that the public be reminded that
the majority of the assaults were found to be minimal without any injury, which was
determined following a complete review by the Police Department. Chief Buzzuro mentioned
he will be doing an end of year report again this year and will comment on the topic at that
time. Chief Buzzuro also stated that he has been working closely with Risk Management and
has been monitoring injuries caused by assaults on police officers.
5. Leighton Moore brought an issue to the table that he (as well as other business owners, which
he is representing) feel there is some ambiguity in regards to the Noise Ordinance. He felt the
50 feet from the property line rule should be changed and further stated that he would like to
see the noise meter reading taken from the location where the complainant alleges the
violation could be heard, or at least on the street where it happened. He felt the law as
currently written is not fair to commercial establishments. Additionally he would like all
complaints to be checked with a noise meter rather than relying on the officers hearing. He
suggested that possibly the ordinance should state that after 3 violations then no more music
would be allowed. Captain Kirstein stated that the police department just put a policy in place
in April for commercial properties and is working proactively with business owners ahead of

time. Mayor Meehan questioned whether the complainants should be required to give their
address was necessary and City Solicitor Ayres stated that complainants do not have to and
further mentioned that the ordinance was intended to keep the noise levels within legal limits
and within the property. Brett Wolf, Chairman of the Noise Board stated that the police are
obligated to respond to complaints and that if someone wants to create a problem for a
property owner they can. He mentioned we have even had complaint calls originating from
out of the area such as Baltimore. Chief Buzzuro stated that they have to respond to all calls
and that people misuse the 911 system. Chief Buzzuro also said as far as when we respond to
noise violation calls we have to be consistent. Mayor Meehan questioned whether businesses
are given a warnings rather than citations. Captain Kirstein replied that violations are not
given on a first offense. The meters are hand-held computers and we try to take readings over
a prescribed period of time. Officers write note the time, exact location of the reading,
average spike as well as an average level of the sound. Chairperson Cymek stated that some
good points were made and we may possibly need to make a few changes to the ordinance.
Mayor Meehan questioned what triggers a report to the Board of License Commissioners
which regulate businesses with liquor licenses. Captain Kirstein stated that we only report
actions that are going to court. City Solicitor Ayres stated that if there are policies or
procedures in place they have to be written in the OCPD SOP and not necessarily into the
code. Councilman Dare made a motion to have the Police Department report back at the next
meeting on 1/12/15 to have the SOP written into the ordinance by reference. Mayor Meehan
seconded the motion and invited Leighton Moore to attend the next Police Commission
meeting. He would like a clarification of the SOP and to see more educating of the
businesses.
6. Next Terry Steimer brought forth an Adopt Your Beach program. Speaking of behalf of the
Ocean City Surf Club he mentioned that they would like to develop a program to enlist
individuals, businesses and groups involved in keeping the beaches clean. They would be
required to clean the beach at least 4 times a year. They would not deviate from any existing
rules and regulations, cant clean the dunes. He felt the cleaning must be monitored and that
the participants would be asked to make a $200.00 donation to the program to cover a sign,
bags and gloves. The participants would have to report what has been collected. Chairperson
Cymek questioned what type of debris are you looking for them to clean up and during what
periods ? Why charge the participants to participate if they are volunteering? Mayor Meehan
stated that he doesnt want to see Leave Only Your Footprints program be abandoned.
Mayor Meehan stated that we may want to consider delaying the start of this program until
later in the upcoming season since we are starting the smoke free initiative. John Van Fossen
stated that currently the Town of Ocean City cleans the beaches in season and in the off
season as calls are received to remove debris. He also gets calls from groups that would like
to volunteer to clean the beach and could possibly be used to clean the dune crossings and the
heads of the streets and possibly see the dunes added. It should intertwine with the Dune
Committee. Chairperson Cymek stated that there is a potential pool with student volunteers
which are obligated to do their community service work and stated that Terry Steimers
group had a good idea that only needs some refining which would allow some time to recruit
volunteers and sponsors. Mayor Meehan also stated its was a great idea, great program and
suggested that they contacted DCMA the condominium managers association, get a little
more organized and come back to see us in the summer.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:43 a.m.
The next meeting of the Police Commission will be held on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 9:00
AM at the Public Safety Building, 6501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
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Recreation and Parks Committee

Meeting Minutes
December 9, 2014

1.

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. at

Northside Park. Present were Councilman Lloyd Martin, Councilman
Dennis Dare, Councilman Wayne Hartman, Kate Gaddis, Frank
Miller, Jennie Knapp, Joe Perry, Bob Croll and Susan Petito. Guests
included JoAnne Shriner. Norma Simmons was also in attendance.

2.

Introduction of New Committee Member: New Councilman Wayne

Hartman attended and introduced himself to the Committee.
Committee members then introduced themselves to Councilman
Hartman. Councilman Lloyd Martin nominated Councilman Dare to
act as Chairman of the Committee. All approved in favor.

3.

Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the November 12th meeting

were approved as submitted.

4.

Introduction of Staff & Brief Orientation: Each Department Division

Manager gave an overview of their divisions including number of
employees, duties and responsibilities and some future initiatives in
process.

5.

Review of New Private Event Applications: None at this time.

6.

Other Business: Calvin Ginnavan reported that the Sunset Park

redevelopment project has been delayed due to the needed pavers
being discontinued. After research, a decision was made to order
pavers that match the existing color to move forward with the job.
Job is slated to be finished by spring of 2015.
Susan invited the Committee to attend a recognition party at 6:30 p.m.
for Mr. Bill Davis who has been a longtime volunteer working at the
Department.
Councilman Dare reported that Robert Holland who is a promoter of
baseball and a frequent user of our ball fields received TAB funding
for baseball equipment. Councilman Dare requested that Mr. Holland
attend our next Committee meeting to give an update of his plan.
Susan will invite him to attend.
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7.

Closed Session: The Committee moved to Closed Session at 4:40 p.m.

Play it Safe wristbands were discussed in closed session. Councilman
Martin made a motion to make tickets available for sale at various city
cash handling locations which can be redeemed for wristbands at the
events with appropriate credentials. This motion was seconded by
Councilman Hartman and was voted unanimously to move the
recommendation to the Council for discussion and approval.

8.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

9.

The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at
Northside Park.

P:Susan/Rec & Parks Committee Meeting 12-9-14

TRANSPORTATIONCOMMITTEE
MEETINGMINUTES
DECEMBER11,2014
1. CalltoOrder: Themeetingwascalledtoorderat11:00a.m.inthePublicWorksAdministration
ConferenceRoom.PresentwereMaryKnight,TonyDeLuca,DavidRecor,DennisDare,MayorRick
Meehan,GeorgeThornes,JimParsons,HalAdkins,WayneEvans,ChristineParks,ZackHoopesand
JoanneShriner
2. NominateChair:CouncilmemberDennisDarenominatedMayorRickMeehanwassecondedby
CouncilmemberMaryKnight.
3. ShortRangeTopicsofDiscussion:
EstablishwhatdayeachmonthtomeetTuesdayof1stWorkSessionofeach
monthat9a.m.inPublicWorksAdministrationConferenceRoom
TimeSensitiveIssuerecruitmentforthisseasonneedtodecideourrecruitment
andhiringrequirements;andplanofaction.
4. DeterminingRestrictionsonHiring:Currentrestrictionsonhiringare:mustbe21yearsofage,
haveheldadriverslicenseforaminimumoffiveyears,andmaynothavemorethan4pointson
driverslicense.Discussionofnewhiringrestrictions,allarecomfortablewith20yearsofageand
4yearsofdrivingexperienceandanacceptabledrivingrecordwithRiskevaluatingany
questionablerecords.
5. Recruitment: Lookintoattendingjobfairsatcollegesandothervenuesforrecruitmentefforts.
RecruitmentisproblemnotonlyfacingOceanCity.Italsofacesothertransportationagencies.
MayorMeehanstatesthattheTownneedstobemoreaggressiveinourrecruitingeffortsthan
otheragencies.GeorgeThorneshasalreadybeenincontactwithUniversityofMarylandatAdelphi
inreferencetorecruitment/jobfairs.GeorgeThornesandWayneEvanswillworkonanadvertising
campaignandwhereandhowwewilladvertiserecruitmentefforts.WayneEvanssuggesteda
possibleradioadvertisingcampaignandtargetingfraternalorganizations.
6. ForeignRecruitment:HalAdkinsbroughtthetopicofforeignrecruitmentandGuyAyres'stance
thathewouldnotsupportthateffortduetothelackofabilitytocheckdrivingrecordsorbeableto
bringbacktothestatestheforeignrecruitsshouldtheybeneededforcourtdates.MayorRick
MeehanbroughtupthatthroughdiscussionshehashadwithAnnamarieConestabilea
representativefromtheorganizationthatsherepresentsthatrecruitsforeignstudentswouldbein
OceanCityonthe18thandMayorMeehanisgoingtoscheduleameetingat1:30p.m.withthe
representative,HalAdkins,WayneEvans,DavidRecorandhimselfinhisoffice.PerAnnamarie
Conestabilesomeofourconcernsinhiringofforeignstudentshavebeenaddressedbythis
organization.
7. AgendaItemsforJanuary13thMeeting:
DiscussionofroaddietwhichwasreferredtoCommitteebyMayorandCityCouncil
UpdateonBusApplicationNextBus
8. Adjournment:CouncilmemberMaryKnightmademotiontoadjournmeeting,secondedby
CouncilmemberTonyDeLuca.ThenextmeetingwillbeheldonJanuary13,2014at9:00a.m.in
PublicWorksAdministrationConferenceRoom.

REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
9 ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM
THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
A. Legislative Management Software presented by City
Manager

TOWN OF

The White Marlin Capital of the World

TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:

Agenda Item #

9A

Council Meeting

December 15, 2014

The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council

David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Legislative Management Software
December 8, 2014

ISSUE(S):

Government meeting management software

SUMMARY:

Three companies were solicited for legislative management

software: Accela, Granicus, and Swagit. Accela offered the best
quality product and lowest cost package.
Accela software provides the ability to stream meetings live on
the website. The video is also made available for public viewing
within minutes after adjournment, negating the need to
compress, upload and code each video clip which often takes up
to four or more hours to complete.
Accela stores information on a cloud which provides better
steaming and storage abilities. It also enables high-definition
videos, an option that will be utilized once Council Chamber
equipment is upgraded.
Accela offers an agenda and minutes management package that
includes hot links to connect each agenda item with coordinating
video footage with the click the mouse.
The Boards and Commissions module enables the public to view
an online list of various board and commissions and to apply to
serve online. Duties and responsibilities of each board, annual
meeting schedules, a list of the board members and their terms
of office are also included.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$10,776 per year for a 3-module program with a 10% discount

and no up-front costs. Paid monthly at a cost of $898, this
month-to-month contract can be terminated at any time with 30
days prior notice. The town maintains full rights to all videos and
documents. Accela provides backup of all database information
and files through a downloadable backup or DVD. Accela agrees
to provide this service without charge at least once per year.

RECOMMENDATION:

Proceed with Accela software purchase upon City Solicitors

contract approval.
Excellent Service through a High Performing Town Organization

ALTERNATIVES:

None suggested.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Bill Funkhouser, Webmaster

COORDINATED WITH:

Jennie Knapp, Budget Manager

Jessica Waters, Communications Manager
Diana Chavis, Executive Office Associate
Information Technology

ATTACHMENT(S):

Accela contract

P.O. BOX 158 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-0158

City Hall (410) 289-8221 FAX (410) 289-8703

Government Meeting Management

Software
Ocean City, MD

Submitted By:
David Ropiak
Regional Executive
Accela
100 Comac Street
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 389-3693

11/14/2014

Accela Legislative Management - Terms, Conditions and Pricing for

Ocean City, MD
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USER: Accela, Inc. owns all intellectual property in the products Agendas & Minutes,
Civic Streaming, Digital Boardroom and Boards & Commissions (formerly MinuteTraq, MediaTraq, E-Boardroom &
BoardTraq) software Software. You shall not modify, adapt, translate, rent, lease or otherwise attempt to
discover the Software source code. This Agreement will be governed by the laws in force in the State of New York.
2. Software License.
This software program and the accompanying files, software updates, lists and
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computer for the purpose of connecting to the hosted service provided by Accela as long as you are a current
subscriber and maintain your monthly or annual continued services for the applicable licenses.
3. Continued Services
3.1 Updates and Renewals. If the Software is an Update to a previous version of the Software, you must possess a
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3.2 Service Level Agreement SLA. Technical support is available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days
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uptime and availability. Accela will perform nightly backups of your hosted data to an alternate physical location.
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provide a backup of all database information and files through a downloadable backup or DVD. Accela agrees to
provide this service without charge at least once per year.
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be terminated at any time with 30 days prior written notice. Initial here_____
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or replacement only. Any hardware issues requiring new equipment not covered by the warranty will be billed to
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aggregate liability shall be limited to the amount contracted for the software, if any.

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Agendas and Minutes - Unlimited

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System Configuration, Implementation & Training

38-100

Civic Streaming

$349/mo

47-301

Boards and Commissions

$299/mo

78-104

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-$99/mo

$349/mo
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$898/ mo

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One Time

Accela, Inc.

Signature

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11/14/2014

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REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
10 ITEMS REFERRED TO AND PRESENTATIONS FROM
THE CITY SOLICITOR
A. Second Reading Ordinance 2014-25 Amending Section
110, Zoning (determining maximum height of ridge line by
narrow width not length of building in Mobile Home
Residential District)

TOWN OF

The White Marlin Capital of the World

TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:

Agenda Item #

10A

Council Meeting

December 15, 2014

The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council

David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Ordinance 2014-25 to amend Mobile Home (MH) Residential District Code
November 25, 2014

ISSUE(S):

Second reading of ordinance amending Mobile Homes

Residential District Code

SUMMARY:

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on

Tuesday, September 16, 2014, after a request by residents of
MH communities to consider a code amendment to minimize
light, air and ventilation restrictions and hazards that might be
associated with such narrow lots and minimum setbacks in
these districts. The Commission favorably voted to present the
amendment for Mayor and Council consideration.
At the November 25, 3014, Work Session, the Council
unanimously voted to move forward with an ordinance
amending language pertaining to a specific standard of
measurement as determined by the narrow width (and not
the length)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION:

Ratify ordinance.
Revitalized Ocean City: Development and Redevelopment

ALTERNATIVES:

No staff alternatives suggested.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

R. Blaine Smith, Assistant Director, Planning and Zoning

COORDINATED WITH:

Kay Stroud, Zoning Analyst

ATTACHMENT(S):

Ordinance

First Reading _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Second Reading _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

ORDINANCE 2014AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 110, ENTITLED

ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN
OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY THAT CHAPTER 110, ENTITLED ZONING, OF THE
CODE OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND BE, AND IT IS HEREBY,
AMENDED BY REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENT SUBSECTION
110-422(3) AS FOLLOWS:
Sec, 110-422, Permitted Uses,

(3) The area above the maximum building height under a sloped roof not
exceeding a 7/12 roof pitch may be used for habitation subject to dormers not
exceeding the ridge line, which shall be determined by the narrow width (and not
the length), of the main building and in compliance with all applicable life safety
regulations,
INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on
December 1, 2014,
ADOPTED AND PASSED by the required vote of the elected membership of the
City Council and approved by the Mayor at its meeting held on December 15, 2014,

ATTEST:

KELLY L, ALLMOND, Clerk

RICHARD W. MEEHAN, Mayor

Approved as to Form:
LLOYD MARTIN, President

LAW OFFICES
AYRES, JENKINS,
GORDY & ALMAND, P.A,
SUITE 200
6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

GUY R. AYRES III, Solicitor

MARY p, KNIGHT, Secretary

REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
11 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who may wish to speak on any matter at the Regular Session may
be heard during Comments from the Public for a period of five( 5) minutes or
such time as may be deemed appropriate by the Council President. Anyone
wishing to be heard shall state their name, address and the subject on which he
or she wishes to speak.

REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
12 COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
A. The next Mayor and Council meeting is Monday,
January 5, 2015.

REGULAR SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
13 COMMENTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL