November 29, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 35 OCSkate Park Committee Near By JOANNE SHRINER STAFF WRITER OCEAN CITY – During Tuesday afternoon’s work session, a few items were brought before the Mayor and City Council, including the creation of a skate park task force and the next phase in the Boardwalk security initiative. Following the acceptation of bids to construct a shade structure at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, Councilman Joe Mitrecic asked when a Skate Park Subcommittee would be convened to address the hours and operation at the Ocean Bowl during the off-season. The Skatepark Subcommittee was suggested following budgetary discussions last April when the council deliberated cutting hours at the skate park during the off-season to save costs. The council never voted to cut hours as a result of an outburst from the skate community, but agreed to study the hours and operations of the facility through a subcommittee, which was also done with the Surf Beach Subcommittee when surfing beach regulations were reviewed. Mayor Rick Meehan responded he has been working with Ocean Bowl Manager Dave Messick in putting together a list of those to serve on the task force, which should come forward next week. Wed-Fri. Open @ 4pm Sat. & Sun. Open @ noon Closed Monday & Tuesday BOOK Our BANQUET Room Now, For Your Holiday Party! KIDS EAT FREE Kids 12 years & Under from Kids with Adult Menu purchase from menu Boardwalk Camera Network Moves Ahead City Engineer Terry McGean requested bids are being solicited for the second phase of the Boardwalk Network Camera project, which includes new fiber optic cable from the Worcester sub-station to the tram station and new surveillance cameras at locations along the Boardwalk identified by the Ocean City Police Department. McGean reported the bids will be opened at the Dec. 10 work session. McGean explained the Mayor and City Council had previously discussed what to do with some surplus funds found in both the general fund and the cost savings from bond funded projects. One of the projects decided on was to appropriate an additional $150,000 from savings from the reconstruction of the Boardwalk project to go toward additional cameras and an additional fiber run on the Boardwalk to enhance security. The City Council voted 6-0 to approve the bid process with Council President Lloyd Martin absent. ✖✤✸5✱✵¤☛✤✱✵❉¤✖✤✸5✱✵¤✖✤✳¤✘✚¤x¤✖✤✧✬✲¤✗✫✲✹ ✛✡✠✒✡✗✠✝✣✗❉ Show is taped ❚✍✚✡ ❃❆❄✳✰q¤Room Open 5-9pm. Come For The Fun & The Great Bud Light & Food Specials! Dec. 4 : former Baltimore Colt-Bruce Laird + Chance To WIN Ravens vs. Vikings Tix! th Enjoy A Wonderful Dinner Here-Choice Of 4 For $40 or 3 for $30 or $20 • Call For Reservations New Year’s Eve Dinner 1 Free WinterFest Of Lights Ticket For Every $20 Spent With Us! HAPPY $6 HOUR ✠✤✬✯✺ ✛5✧✱5✵✧✤✺❆✗✤✶✷✧✤✺❉¤✳5✱❆❃✳✰¤x¤✗✷✱✧✤✺❉¤✳5✱¤‘✶✬✯¤✦✯✲✵5 1/2 lb. Fish Pulled BBQ Steamed Shrimp & Chips Chicken $7 $8 AND MUCH MORE! Employee Retires Meehan presented a proclamation recognizing James R. Purnell’s retirement as well as key to the city. “We are always happy to see an employee retire after so many years of service to the Town of Ocean City,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “But at the same we certainly hate to see them leave the Ocean City family. We have so many great employees SEE PAGE 36 $1.50 Domestic Draft & Can Beers $1.50 Natural Lt. & Natty Boh • $2 Domestic Bottles $2.25 Rail Drink • $3 House Wine ✌✲✰5✰✤✧5¤“✟✲✰✩✲✶¤☛✲✲✧” DINNER SPECIALS, 4-10PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 1/2 OFF a Select Entreé Each Day SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURS DAY: 1/2 OFF All Entreés 12601 Coastal Hwy. info@theblueox.com 410-250-6440 theblueox.com Ocean City, MD 21842 facebook.com/theblueox