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The Worcester County Humane Society hosted its 22nd annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets last Saturday. Pictured are two dogs meeting behind the signup table near the end of the Boardwalk during the fundraiser for the no-kill Berlin shelter.
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 21,2023) The soaring cost of booking acts at the resort’s performing arts center has prompted officials to drop Ticketmaster and its accompanying expenses in exchange for a new, cheaper online ticket provider. “It’s primarily about the fees being charged to the consumer,” Ocean City Director of Tourism and Business Development Tom Perlozzo told members of the city’s Tourism Commission last week while explaining why staff opted to sign a contract with web-based ticketing service Etix. According to the company’s online summary, Etix processes more than 50 million tickets annually for sports, travel and entertainment events in 40 countries. Perlozzo said staff members vetted numerous options to reduce the cost of tickets and determined Etix was the best deal. The change, coupled with a new PAC membership program that will allow patrons to buy sponsorships for See VENDOR Page 4
Mitrecic tells Bertino: leave school budget alone County usually stays out of bd. of ed business but that could be changing By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 21, 2023) With another eight-figure difference between income and spending, the Worcester County Commissioners are scrutinizing next fiscal year’s budget seemingly line by line. Typically, that hasn’t been the case for the Worcester County Public School system and the board of education, which, mostly, are left to their
own devices in determining what they need and how to spend it. But this year, some commissioners say they need more transparency from the schools. School Superintendent Lou Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert presented the school system budget to the commissioners on Tuesday, asking for an increase of $4.2 million over FY23, or about 4.1 percent more. In a presentation, Tolbert said that the expected revenue for FY24 is around $131 million, an increase of about 4.78 percent.
Aside from a few questions about particulars in the budget, most of the comments from the commissioners zeroed in on the overall transparency of the school system budget — or as some commissioners put it the lack thereof. “This is the budget for all county departments that isn’t the Board of Education, roughly $110 million,” Commissioner President Chip Bertino said as he piled three binders about a foot tall. He then held up and set down a single, thin binder — the education budget request. See COUNTY Page 4
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A rendering shows plans for renovations to an alley that currently runs through the Majestic Hotel properties on the Boardwalk. The new owners of the hotel between Sixth and Seventh streets asked for the city to abandon air rights over the alley to develop an arcade, hospitality suite and fitness center as part of planned renovations.
Council advances request for air rights over Majestic Hotel By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 21, 2023) Access from one wing to another at the new planned Majestic Hotel is coming out of thin air. At least that’s the plan for the project developers, who convinced Ocean City Council members Monday to advance a request to obtain air rights over an existing alley at a public hearing. Council members voted 5-0, with Councilman Peter Buas absent and Councilman Will Savage recusing himself because of a past family con-
nection to the property, to move the request to a first reading. Local attorney Joe Moore, representing property owner Avraham Sibony, and architect Rick Schoellkopf said the developer needs the air rights to advance plans to renovate and redevelop the property at 613 Atlantic Ave. between Sixth and Seventh streets. The historic Majestic Hotel has stood at its Boardwalk location for nearly 100 years. Last year, Sibony bought it from the longtime owners, the local Savage family, with plans to See APPROVAL Page 6
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County struggling to close big budget gap Continued from Page 1 “More clarity is what we’re looking for to help us,” Bertino said. “As we’ve talked about, Kirwan (Commission) and the blueprint are coming. We need to see (where we can be more efficient).” “That is not the role of the county commissioners. It’s the board of education’s role. We’re asking for more help to Chip Bertino better understand where the money is going. Mosquito control has a budget of $78,000 and I think a case can be made that there’s a better look at control in that budget than in (that of) the board of education. “The way information is presented — we’re asking that it’s presented differently. Today, we haven’t seen it. Can we, will we and when?” Worcester County government, which does not receive nearly as much state funding for its school system as other Eastern Shore districts, funds roughly three-fourths of WCPS’s budget. The investment can be even higher some years. Taylor said the school system wants to be fully transparent and that nothing is hidden. He pointed out,
however, that the board of education is different from any department in that it is an elected body. “I answer to the board of education,” Taylor said. “That’s who signs, fires me, sends me home, whatever. I will work with them to ask where we want to go with this. My concern is what is their role?” Bertino said that board members had told him privately that there was some reluctance to delve into further detail because they didn’t know what the commissioners would be looking for. They didn’t know either, Bertino said, which is why they want to look and “better understand how $104 million of taxpayer money is being used.” “This is not our purview. I recognize that,” Bertino said. “But we need help. We are facing considerably more state mandates unrelated to the board of education (that affect) law enforcement and the state’s attorney’s office and other areas, and we are faced with challenges with the (education) blueprint … We don’t get as much funding (for education) as our neighbors. We’re spending even more than 82 percent when considering capital expenses. We only have so much money available. “ Taylor replied that he understands
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Vendor change will save money Continued from Page 1 between $100 and $5,000 for seats and other perks, will keep ticket prices affordable. “Adding Etix reduces ticketing fee by about eight bucks per ticket,” Perlozzo said. “Having the funds to do this will keep those costs down and fill the house, basically, with quality entertainment.” Etix will take over ticketing duties on May 31, Perlozzo said, with Come-
dian Terry Fator’s July 23 show the first to use the new service for booking. Perlozzo said the staff realized a change was needed within the last year as they saw the costs of acts going up. For example, he said the Broadway shows they secured for the 2022 season are costing $15,000 more this year. “The music industry has exploded,” he said. “The costs have increased 30 to 40 percent.”
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In fact, in FY22, Mitrecic pointed out, there were told they’d be “$5 (million dollars) in the hole” but ended up with a $12 million surplus. “I’m not one of the Joe Mitrecic people that want to scrutinize the board of education budget,” Mitrecic said. “They’re elected just like we are. They’re responsible for the school system in Worcester County. Not us. We’re just responsible for funding it.” “We either choose to fund it at what they ask for, the state requires, or in between.” If other commissioners want to see what’s inside the school budget, they can probably do so with a Freedom of Information Act request, Mitrecic said. “There was never a problem with transparency over the last nine budgets we’ve gone through,” Mitrecic said. “(This is) wrong. It’s the wrong steps. If you want a different board of education to run this school system differently, get a different board. Vote in new people. Same thing with us. If you don’t like (how we do the school budget) then vote us out. “You either support them or you don’t.”
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where Bertino is coming from and added that this is the budget that was presented to him. The commissioner’s concerns would be addressed at a board meeting later on Tuesday. Bertino and Taylor both agreed that cooperation has been solid over the years, but this year the commissioners say they need help. Taylor acknowledged that, but countered that it’s a two-way street, “Now, I need your help,” he said. “I need your help when I have teachers looking at fund balances, how I can answer them when I say the commissioners don’t have any money?” That answer will become clear as budget deliberations progress, Bertino replied. Commissioner Eric Fiori said that historically standards have certainly been met, but this year they’re looking at increases “we have never seen” with materials, salaries and more. “What’s so unprecedented about this year is the increases in (every facet of life),” he said. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who was president of the board of commissioners for the last four budget negotiations, reminded his colleagues of how the last few years played out. There was an $11 million shortfall last year, he said. It was even higher the year before.
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Ocean City to begin hydrant flushing on Sunday, April 23 (April 21, 2023) The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will begin conducting the spring hydrant flushing of the water system on Sunday. The hydrant flushing, which is done bi-annually, will progress from south to north, beginning on South 1st Street and covering several blocks per day. Currently, public works personnel are scheduled to perform the hydrant flushing throughout the late evening hours and into the early morning hours, although circum-
stances may require those times to change. Residents and businesses are reminded that after flushing there may be a slight discoloration of the water. This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short time, the department advisory said. If you wish to clear your pipes, run cold water for several minutes until the water runs clear. The completion of this project is expected to be done by the afternoon on Thursday. For informaation, contact the Public Works Water Department at 410-524-8388.
Approval rolls project to first reading before final approval Continued from Page 3 spruce it up and reopen it. The air rights, which are described as the space 14 feet over the ground and up to 60 feet high over an existing 16-foot alley, are needed to create a walkway from one building to another on the property. Moore said during the initial presentation for the request last month, as well as during Monday’s public hearing, that he and his team understand the “iconic” nature of the property and know important it is to ensure the renovations are done right. “We are aware we have plenty we have be respectful of,” he said. Schoellkopf said the breezeway, according to the plans, will be five levels, with the first floor serving as the ground floor, the second floor housing a gateway and game room, passageways and a fitness room on the third floor, and passageways and hospitality rooms on the fourth and fifth floors. If the air rights are not granted, there will be nothing connecting the two buildings on the property, forcing patrons and guests to go outside to travel back and forth.
In response to some criticism received last month, Moore explained during the hearing that the abandonment of the air rights will not increase density of the project. He said the breezeway will connect the buildings, and is expected to improve the area by widening the alley and adding bicycle lanes, which he confirmed with Schoellkopf. “We’re actually trading air and space area, or basically air and space area. We’re getting a build-over, which increases the public safety,” Moore said. “And it is a substantial benefit not only for the use of our property, but to the use of surrounding property.” Examples of other city projects that were granted air rights for development and redevelopment, such as the Bonita Beach Hotel on 81st Street and Breakers Hotel on Third Street, were also presented. A nearby property owner also spoke in favor of the project and request for air rights, while another resident spoke later against giving away the space for free. The request will move now to a first reading before final approval.
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Spring, summer events approved By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 21, 2023) From several Boardwalk walks to raise money and awareness for local causes to an annual volleyball tournament, a number of events are filling up Ocean City’s calendar as the summer season approaches. At a meeting Monday, City Council members approved the following private events in one fell swoop. Walk for Kids Each year, representatives from the CRICKET Center host a Walk for Kids on the Boardwalk to generate income to support the organization’s operating budget. According to a staff report, this year’s 10th annual event is tentatively set from noon to 3 p.m., April 23, on the Boardwalk from Caroline to Fifth streets. A rain date is set for April 30. The staff report said the headquarters for the event will be on the concrete pad and beach at Caroline Street, east of the Boardwalk, where the walk will begin. The route includes stops at supporting local businesses and ends at Fifth Street. Pinwheels will be placed in the sand on the beach to represent sponsors. Risk management staff members have said the event is self-sustaining, brings a positive image to the Boardwalk and benefits local businesses. The organizers have not asked for assets or support for the event, and will pay $262.50 in private event fees. First Grade Boardwalk Walk The Showell Elementary School First Grade Boardwalk Walk is tentatively set from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 12, with a rain date of May 16. According to a staff report, first grade students will walk the length of the Boardwalk from the inlet to 27th
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A young fan gets his shirt signed during a past Ravens Roost parade in Ocean City. City Council members approved details for this year’s event, as well as several others, at a meeting this week.
Street. At the end of the walk, the students will eat a bagged lunch on the beach at 27th Street and listen to members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol give a safety presentation. The organizer requested permission to drive buses into the inlet parking lot to unload the students and chaperones, then park on 27th Street between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue. If approved, public works staff will post the parking spaces for event use. Members of the Beach Patrol believe the walk is a “great, annual event and helps the department fulfill its mission of education,” according to the staff report. While it was not requested, the police will have on-duty patrol officers check the school buses at the start of the event.
The staff report said risk management staff noted that the group is small and poses minimal risk. No private event or asset and support fees will be charged, as Worcester County Public Schools are exempt. See ARRAY Page 8
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