Vol. 10, No. 1
April-Early May 2014
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An email vote on the extension of Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson’s employment contract was being conducted as this edition of the Ocean Pines Progress was going to press on April 10. Once the contract was ratified by a majority of directors, Thompson would be given an opportunity to review it and then accept or reject it, OPA President Tom Terry told the Progress via telephone. Terry said the contract extension, which would include a raise in the general manager’s base salary, includes a restructuring of the contract to include incentive bonuses should the general manager exceed budget projections in the amenity departments, with the exception of Beach Club parking. There will be no bonuses possible for exceeding budget in assessment-related departments, such as Public Works, Terry said. “This incentive feature will be the new template in general manager contracts from now on, regardless of who is filling the position,” Terry said, adding that general managers will no longer be able to assume annual increases in salary other than cost of living adjustments. Terry declined to specify the proposed salary increase for Thompson that the board was voting on but said it would be released to the OPA membership once the contract is accepted by the general manager.
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Yacht Club heading for the finish line March weather made life difficult for contractors doing the exterior work, but general manager is still optimistic about May opening By TOM STAUSS Publisher chizophrenic weather in March had an impact on exterior work on the Ocean Pines Association’s new Yacht Club. Bob Thompson, during his general manager’s report at the March 19 Board of Directors meeting, admitted that the weather did somewhat slow construction of the new amenity but said he’s optimistic that While much of the exterior siding on the new Yacht Club had been installed as of the first week of it will still be open April, this April 9 photo shows what remains to be done on the side facing east. for scheduled May events. Perhaps for the first time, a casual sight- him to believe it won’t be. Thompson “It’s really coming along. We’re very, seer could begin to have a much clear- said he’s been careful to avoid mentionvery excited about it,” Thompson said er idea on how the gray exterior siding ing specific dates in public. during an update on the project. interacts with the split block accents, “I’ve learned my lesson about that,” He said the pad site for the new out- which were somewhat controversial at he said. door Tiki bar is in place, kitchen equip- the end of last year. One local builder/contractor, Ocean ment is being installed, trim work is And for those who remember the old Pines resident Marvin Steen, told the looking good and interior design ele- Yacht Club, the new iteration seems Progress in late March that he believes ments are working out well. “We will be massive in comparison. Memorial Day weekend is a realistic able to control all of the space very effiApril is going to have to be a month of target date, assuming the weather coopciently based on when it’s open or when maximum productivity, because special erates. it’s not open,” he said. events, including weddings, have been He said county inspectors sign off on Thompson said the weather has booked for the new facility in May. OPA project components as they are completbeen a problem for exterior contractors, press releases and classified help want- ed and that a certificate of occupancy is though. “The only downside we have, if ed ads have mentioned a public opening simply the last approval needed. anything, is just weather (had been) kill- for Memorial Day weekend. Outside work, from landscaping to ing us for the outside,” he said. During the first week of April, Thomp- the laying of paver stones, just need a But during the first week of April, vis- son reaffirmed his belief that the new fa- string of good days to allow them to hapible progress was evident on the instal- cility will be ready for occupancy in May pen quickly, he said. lation of exterior siding that had been and OPA President Tom Terry confirmed OPA Director Marty Clarke adoptlagging because of poor March weather. that he has heard nothing that leads To Page 24
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The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Easter/Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in White Horse Park. Egg hunts, entertainment by magician Wild Willy Woo Woo, carnival games, moon bounces, face painting, arts and crafts, visits and photos with Bugsy O’Hare, and an Easter bonnet parade are part of the festivities. Local Kiwanis Club members will be selling hot dogs, snacks, cupcakes and drinks.
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