September 6, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 11 GOLFERS #1 WATERING HOLE OCOfficially Repeals Parking Law By JOANNE SHRINER STAFF WRITER VOTED OC’S #1 SPORTS BAR, WINGS & BURGERS world famous OCEAN CITY – The City Council’s decision to repeal a recently enacted parking law became final this week, but not before a challenge from a petitioner to allow the public the chance to weigh in on the matter at the ballot box. On June 3, the City Council voted 5-2 to approve Ordinance 201310 that enacted new areas of paid parking to bring in additional revenue and help close a budget gap. Council members Dennis Dare, Doug Cymek, Lloyd Martin, Mary Knight and Joe Mitrecic voted in favor of the parking ordinance and Brent Ashley and Margaret Pillas were opposed. After several studies, the selected locations included a chunk of the east side of the Public Safety Parking Lot between 65th and 66th streets, City Hall parking lot, the west side of Philadelphia Avenue between North Division Street and South 1st Street, 49th Street ocean block, 131st Street from Coastal Highway to Sinepuxent Avenue and 146th Street ocean block. For months, the ordinance met opposition from Ocean Place Condominium owners on 146th Street as well as from Nolen Graves, the owner of the Crab Bag on 131st Street. Those in opposition came together with the recently organized group of Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ), along with former Councilman Vince Gisriel, and began petition efforts to place a referendum on a ballot seeking to stop the new metered areas. Last week, Board of Elections Chair Mary Adeline Bradford presented the results of the petition for referendum. The City Clerk’s Office received a 1,770 signatures and the Board of Elections verified 1,648 valid signatures of Ocean City taxpayers. The petition was successful, receiving more than the required amount of 1,226 signatures. The council voted 5-2 with Ashley and Pillas in opposition to repeal Ordinance 2013-10. Following the vote, Mayor Rick Meehan pledged as long as he is mayor he will veto any future action to install paid parking on city streets. This week, the Mayor and City Council were presented with an ordinance to rescind Ordinance 201310 in first reading. Staff submitted the fiscal impact is a revenue reduction estimated at almost $153,000. The town puchased additional Cale machines that were installed in the added areas of paid parking during the summer. Those machines have been bagged and will be removed at a later date. The town will retain the machines for future use whether in municipal lots or as replacements. “There has been question of why the council has decided to do this. SEE PAGE 12 WEST N F L eighborhood ootball ootball ocation ocation The Only Place To Be To Watch The NFL In West OC! FOOTBALL FANATICS...RAVEN MANIACS NFL Ticket On 54 TVs HD Stereo Sound SUNDAY TAILGATE MENU 3 Cheeseburger Sliders... $4.99 Stadium Nachos...............$4.99 3 Fried Chicken Sliders....$4.99 Natty Boh Brat & Fries.....$5.99 3 Pulled Pork Sliders.......$4.99 Ravens Rack....................$6.99 (Add Fries For 99¢) (1/2 Rack Of Ribs & Fries) Crabby Waffle Fries.........$9.99 The Tailgate Combo........$12.99 (2 Mozzerella Moons, 4 Wings, 2 Sliders, 2 Pretzels & Fries) $5 NEW BLEED PURPLE Crushes • $4 Bloody Marys $2.50 22oz. Miller Lite, Coors Light & Bud Light Drafts $3.99 22oz. Blue Moon & Stella Drafts $10 Bud Light Cans Bucket with 1 FREE Coozie All Specials Are IN HOUSE ONLY! ### Saturday ### ESPN GAME PLAN•YOUR TEAMS PLAY HERE! $2.50 22oz. Miller Lite, Coors Light & Bud Light Drafts $3.99 22oz. Blue Moon & Stella Drafts Try Our Silder Sampler (Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken & Pulled Pork) $4.99 (Add Fries For 99¢) ✡✱✶5✶✤✬✱✰5✱✶❉¤FRIDAY: DJ WOOD SATURDAY: DR. HARMONICA & ROCKETT 88 ARE BACK! KIDS’ MENU • CARRY-OUT • APPAREL SHOP • GAME ROOM • KENO • FUN FOR EVERYONE ROUTE 611• WEST OCEAN CITY • 410-213-1500 www.greeneturtle.com 2 RESERVED “We are a dedicated team of professionals, ready to assist you in your investment. As leaders in resort new construction sales, we offer the very best in service and experience.” Dan Clayland, Project Manager Richie Difillippo Annie Tingle Michelle Pompa Sharon Daugherty Jeff Beres