08.31.17 Bayside Gazette Issue

44 Pages·2017·25.69 MB·English

AUGUST 31, 2017 BERLIN • NORTH WORCESTER COUNTY• OCEAN PINES FREE
JOSH DAVIS/BAYSIDE GAZETTE
DOWN AND DIRTY
Kenny Corkell and his jeep, Gorilla, makes it a three-peat during the annual Jeep Jam mud pit event in Berlin, last Saturday. Corkell conquered the pit during each of the last two years. He didn’t quite
make it all the way through this year, but still managed to make it further than any of the other competitors.
Park cleanup price tag prohibitive Doug Parks voted
president, Jacobs
VP of OPA Board
By Josh Davis volunteer scientist group Thriving been used for more than a dozen
Associate Editor
Earth Exchange found that samples it years.
(Aug. 31, 2017) The cost to return took showed no presence of harmful “The building is significantly dete-
the lagoons at Berlin Falls park to a pathogenic bacteria on the property. riorated, so the question, given the By Josh Davis
Associate Editor
healthy standard could be more than Project Coordinator David range of potential uses on the prop-
$6.7 million, according to a study by Deutsch and Town Administrator erty is, what’s the condition? What (Aug. 31, 2017) Doug Parks was
EA Engineering, Science and Tech- Laura Allen discussed the results of would it cost to rehabilitate this elected president of the Ocean Pines
nology Inc., and the cost to rehabili- the studies at a Town Council meet- building?” Deutsch said. Association Board of Directors last
tate the property’s main building ing on Monday. He said Davis, Bowen & Friedel Friday during the first official assem-
could be more than $2.3 million, Deutsch said the results of a fourth sent a structural engineer to examine bly of the new board.
based on a study by Davis, Bowen & study on passive park use, by Conser- the building. The engineer produced Cheryl Jacobs was
Friedel Inc. vation Community Consulting LLC, a “detailed analysis of the condition elected vice president,
The good news? A third study by would be discussed during the Sept. of the walls, of the roof, of the floor- Colette Horn was
11 council meeting. He added the ing.” voted in as secretary
Berlin Parks Commission would be Deutsch said $2.3 million “gets and parliamentarian,
briefed on the studies on Sept. 5. you a building that, basically, gets re- and Pat Supik was re-
“We’ve reached a point in prepar- paired … but it doesn’t give you a turned as treasurer.
Doug Parks
ing for the development of [the] park building that’s ready for active use be- Voting by the
where we’ve received a certain pack- cause there’s no mechanical, electri- board members was
age of data based on studies that [the cal, heating, plumbing systems in conducted by paper
council has] authorized,” Deutsch place.” ballot, with the votes
said. “The notion tonight is to present As a follow-up, he said the town re- counted by Michelle
these reports publicly, hopefully, to quested an estimate on full or partial Bennett, the associa-
SUBMITTED PHOTO /BAYSIDE GAZETTE get some feedback from [the] mayor demolition of the structure. tion executive secre-
Workers from EA Engineering, Science and
and council to give us some direc- “The ground is valuable for poten- tary.
Technology, Inc. take samples on one of the la-
tion.” tial future activities, even if you de- “I thank my board
goons at Berlin Falls park.
See WILLIAMS Page 6 Cheryl Jacobs See OPA Page 5
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Major bust at open air drug market
Caateriing Availaablee!
By Katie Tabeling Agencies including the Delaware byville, police saw Jayquan Bland, 17,
Staff Writer
State Police Sussex Drug Unit and the of Laurel selling drugs in a hand-to-
(Aug. 31, 2017) Worcester County DEA led raids on two southern hand exchange. Police said he tried to
law enforcement officials are hopeful Delaware homes – one within sight of hide a plastic bag that contained 216
Thhe Gathheriinng Roomm Bar last week’s bust of eight people oper- a special education school – on Aug. bags of heroin when they arrived.
HHHaaappppppyyyyyy ating an “open air drug market” in 22. Officers also arrested resident
Selbyville, Delaware will hinder Police raided a home in the 30000 Janie Handy, 28, and seized $2,938,
Hoourr heroin trafficking across the border, block of Frankford School Road in seven bags of cocaine, eight suboxone
in Maryland. Frankford, which is maintained by strips, and 4.29 grams of marijuana.
“I sincerely hope it does make an 32-year-old Jeremiah Handy and 30- Handy was charged with posses-
impact. It’s in our vested interest to year-old Ashley Drummond. The sion with intent to deliver cocaine,
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make the public aware [of] where our house is yards away from George maintaining a drug property, posses-
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drug problem is stemming from,” sion of suboxone, endangering the
$$11F rooi &ffff Sffffa ddt 4rrrr-7iiiinnnnpmkkkkkkkkssss Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Ed ‘I sincerely hope it does make welfare of a child and possession of
Schreier said. “But, we’re not going to drug paraphernalia.
an impact. It’s in our vested
arrest our way out of a heroin prob- Bland was charged with posses-
Exxclluudiinng Beerss in Sppeecial
interest to make the public
lem. There’s a lot more work to be sion with intent to deliver heroin,
done.” aware [of] where our drug tampering with physical evidence,
$7..550
A three-month-long investigation problem is stemming from, but, possession of drug paraphernalia,
of the Polly Branch Road drug activ- and drug dealing and conspiracy.
we’re not going to arrest our
Drriinnkk ity led to the arrest of eight people Police also spotted a Nissan Altima
way out of a heroin problem.
and the seizure of $51,529 in sus- parked nearby. Detectives talked to
SSSSppeeccciiiiaaaallllsssssss pected drug proceeds and 5,596 bags There’s a lot more work to be the driver, Delane Jacobs, 30, of Sel-
of heroin. Detectives also seized 11.29 done.’ byville, and smelled marijuana, ac-
grams of marijuana, 3.62 grams of cording to a Delaware State Police
Sheriff’s Office spokesman
cocaine, 10 suboxone strips and a press release.
$$$$$10.0000000 Lt. Ed Schreier
loaded 9mm handgun. When police searched the vehicle,
Polly Branch Road in Selbyville is they found 0.44 grams of powder co-
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drug market known by many agencies caine, $612 in suspected drug pro-
WWiiinnee in Delaware and Maryland, including Washington Carver Academy. ceeds and two suboxone strips.
the Worcester County Criminal En- During the search, police found Jacobs was charged with possession
forcement Team (WCCET), which in- 5,380 bags of heroin, 7 grams of mar- of cocaine, possession of suboxone
volves police from several county ijuana, a loaded Taurus 9mm semi- and two counts of possession of drug
Check out our
jurisdictions deputized to operate any- auto handgun and $22,979 in paraphernalia.
Exxppandeed WWiine Seccttttiion where in Worcester. suspected drug proceeds, police said. A 9-year-old child was present
DDiinnnneeerrrrr During the last year, Ocean City Detectives also seized $25,000 in during the execution of the Selbyville
Police officers and county deputies assets from Handy and Drummond’s search warrant, and the state Divi-
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assigned to WCCET watched people bank account, according to press sion of Family Services was notified,
buy and sell drugs on the back road. statements. The pair was charged according to press statements.
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Several times, they followed cars reg- with possession with intent to deliver Janine Handy and Jacobs were
Dennoovvoos.comm istered in Worcester County back heroin, possession of heroin, posses- taken to Sussex Correctional Institu-
RReessttaauurraanntt hoouurrss over the border and made arrests. sion of an illegal firearm, money tion (SCI); Handy failed to post
“We’ve known about this for laundering, and endangering the wel- $10,500 cash bail and Jacobs is in de-
MMon., Tues., Wed., Thhurs. months, but the nature of law en- fare of a child. fault of $1,501 secured bail.
7:30 am - 9 pm forcement is that we want to make A 12-year-old, found at the scene, Jeremiah Handy and Drummond
Fri. && Sat. 7:30 am - 9:330 ppm sure the guys we arrest have been was turned over to her maternal were arraigned at Justice of the Peace
Suunday 7:30 am - 2 pmm found guilty by a judge and jury,” grandmother, police said. The state Court and committed Sussex Correc-
((BBreakkfffast OOnlly)) Schreier said. “That requires gather- Division of Family Services was also tional Institution; Jeremiah Handy in
oor Pizza 11- 2 pm ing information and evidence. We notified. default of $126,000 cash bond and
can’t disclose our investigation tech- In front of a house in the 30000 Drummond is in default of $130,000
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Blighted buildings
target of Snow Hill
restoration project
By Greg Ellison
Staff Writer
(Aug. 31, 2017) Snow Hill is inching
closer to rooting out dozens of vacated
and neglected structures as it begins in-
stituting a building registration ordi-
nance approved in 2016.
During its work session on Tuesday
the council debated the path forward
after mailing the first round of violation
notices to four vacated residences on
Aug. 3.
Last July the council approved the
Vacant and Blighted Building Registra-
tion ordinance in an effort to enhance
Snow Hill neighborhoods through im-
proved aesthetics and increased prop-
GREG ELLISON/BAYSIDE GAZETTE
erty values.
BOAT DOCKING
Town Manager Kelly Pruitt said
Teenage water rodeo competitor Hayden Wilson guides “Buck Wild” through the Pocomoke River’s challenging current to earn a third-place finish in
more than 50 vacated properties have
the small teams division during the annual Boat Docking Challenge, last Saturday.
been identified and are being evaluated
by Code Enforcement Officer Jon Hill.
“This is all about getting rid of prop- Widgeon sentenced for felony theft
erties that diminish the town and the
property values of houses they sit be-
side,” Pruitt said. “It affects the whole
neighborhood.”
The ordinance amended the town By Greg Ellison tiple states. decade veteran with the fire depart-
Staff Writer
code by adding a chapter instituting “He paid for medical expenses and ment, took over as treasurer in January
annual registration and maintenance (Aug. 31, 2017) Mark Widgeon, the alcohol counseling,” she said. “He paid 2014.
inspections to review the security of va- former Showell Volunteer Fire Depart- for dating services on the internet.” “I was truly appalled by what I
cant properties. ment treasurer, will serve five years in Nixon said investigators uncovered found,” he said. “It breaks my heart for
Properties not registered within 30 jail and pay $150,000 in restitution evidence that Widgeon sent a wire something like this to happen to our
days of notification will be fined $100, after entering a guilty plea to a felony transfer using funds from a fire depart- fire department.”
which if unpaid within 90 days will be- theft scheme in circuit court on Mon- ment bank account to purchase a truck Hammond said the financial picture
come a lien which would be collected, day. for more than $19,000 from a vehicle he discovered was bleak, with huge
much like real estate taxes. Judge Broughton Earnest sentenced dealer in Texas. amounts of cash unaccounted for dat-
“If the homeowner doesn’t pay the Widgeon to the maximum of 15 years In an attempt to cover his tracks, ing back to the beginning of Widgeon’s
bill we would receive the property and in the department of corrections with Nixon said Widgeon changed the ad- time as treasurer, in 2001, and numer-
we would own it,” she said. “Then it’s a all but five suspended. Widgeon will be dress associated with a fire department ous creditors refusing to extend the fire
matter of what are we going to do with on supervised probation for five years bank account to his home mailing ad- department credit because of unpaid
them.” after being released. dress. bills.
During Tuesday’s work session, the Lynn Nixon, Worcester County as- “I can only characterize it … as just “As he took more money the fire de-
first four properties targeted were re- sistant state’s attorney, told Earnest the pure greed,” she said. “Living beyond partment became financially unstable,”
viewed. These include: 206 Purnell financial improprieties started in Sep- his means and lifestyle … based on tax he said. “It almost caused the doors to
Street, 300 Purnell Street, 228 East tember 2009 and continued until 2013, dollars and community support.” be shut for good for the Showell Volun-
Martin Street and 412 Covington only coming out when Widgeon was The long-term theft scheme came to teer Fire Department.”
Street. sentenced to a year in jail following a a grinding halt in October 2013 when Warren Sinclair, a four-decade vet-
Pruitt explained that in the eventu- fifth drunk driving conviction. Widgeon was given a year in jail for his eran with the fire department who was
ality those property owners are unre- Over a several year period, Nixon fifth DUI offense. assistant treasurer under Widgeon,
sponsive or unreachable Hill wanted to said Widgeon had used bank debit “At that point he would no longer be said he was stymied in his attempts to
confirm the councils preferred course cards to withdraw over $100,000 in treasurer and the books were turned lend support.
of action. cash from fire department bank ac- over, or what was left of the books,” she “He would tell you he never needed
“For the town to take ownership and counts. Included in Widgeon’s spend- said. “He did a relatively good job try- anything because I would ask,” he said.
demolish the cost is $5,000-$7,000 ing spree were vehicle repairs, airplane ing to cover up the tracks he left be- Sinclair said he was prepared to quit
per property,” she said. “I just want to tickets, clothes, gifts and jewelry, as hind.” the fire department unless Widgeon
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(cid:0)DOUG PARKS continued previous board session.
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colleagues for their trust in me. I The directors unanimously se-
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ask for your help as well,” Parks said. to continue as assistant treasurers,
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“I can’t do this by myself and I would and Bennett to continue as recording
ride to downtown fun in Beerlin, a perfect home for the family looking to
encourage everybody to share your secretary and timekeeper.
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opinions [and] your thoughts on Jacobs was nominated parliamen-
things, and let’s keep that open dia- tarian, but declined. Hill nominated
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key to success.” Jeff Knepper, but both also declined. 8 SEERF PLACE
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president and was elected unani- current legal counsel, Lerch, Early &
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leading vote getter in the election last Trendic said he would ask the board
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month, when Horn was also elected. to revisit both during the first regular
throughoout, hot water
Director Tom Herrick, who nomi- board meeting.
nated Parks, also nominated Supik heaterr,, roooff,, freshly painted
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“I believe that we need to move would encourage everybody to
forward in a positive manner as a share your opinions ... let’s keep
team, and no participants from this
that open dialogue going, because
past year’s debacle should serve as a
that will be our key to success.’
senior officer on the board,” Herrick
said. “Ms. Supik has conducted her- Doug Parks
self in a professional manner. She OPA Board President
stayed neutral and nonpartisan
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throughout her first term. She’s
earned this position by her actions.
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Supik received three. An orientation meeting was sched-
Herrick, during a special board uled for Friday, Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m.
meeting in July, accused Jacobs of Supik said she wanted that meeting Open Everyday!
participating in a conspiracy to affect to include the adoption of a conflict
the election by encouraging associa- of interest policy, signed by all the di-
tion employees to solicit complaints rectors.
against interim General Manager The directors also agreed to a reg-
Brett Hill. At the time, he called her ular meeting schedule for the upcom-
actions reprehensible. ing session: Sept. 29 at 10 a.m., Oct.
Jacobs vehemently denied those 27 at 10 a.m., Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., Feb.
allegations and said employees had 24 at 10 a.m., March 29 at 7 p.m.,
contacted her because she is an attor- April 28 at 10 a.m., May 24 at 7 p.m.,
ney and they knew she could be June 23 at 10 a.m., July 27 at 10 a.m.
trusted. Budget meetings are scheduled
There were no other nominations Jan. 8-11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A reg- Join Us at 5pm
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Williams to propose advisory
committee for Berlin Falls
TORN
SCREENS? (cid:0)PARK continued but not necessarily interacted with.
cide not to retain the building,” As for eventual development,
Deutsch said. “Those prices should be Williams said the town was still “at
coming in shortly – as soon as they the beginning of the beginning” and
come in we’ll report to you.” he planned to propose an advisory
Deutsch said Davis, Bowen & committee of both elected officials
Friedel were also asked to provide an and private citizens, possibly during
estimate of installing new systems in- the next few weeks.
Yes, we can fi x that! side the building, but cautioned that “Yes, it’s ambitious and I know
until the town decides on potential there are some people who think …
SCREENS BY SCOTT uses, “it’s hard to have a lot of cer- very small. This town did not get
tainly about the cost of an HVAC sys- where it is by accepting what every-
tem or a plumbing or an electrical body else says is possible,” Williams
On-site Screen Repair/Replacement
system.” said.
Windows, Doors and Patios
Allen said the EA Engineering and He called the park a “generational
Thriving Earth Exchange studies project … that will evolve with the
443-366-2002
were done to determine whether a community and the interest of the
[email protected] microbiological hazard was present in community.”
the sediment. She said initial tests of “Youngsters in our community
the water, before the purchase of the today will be playing a role and mak-
property, showed E. coli was present. ing decisions about future uses of this
“The scientists determined there park,” Williams said. “As exciting as
was no microbiological hazard, so this project, I believe, is, we’re not
there’s no impetus or health and going to set any artificial deadlines
safety need to remediate the ponds. just because we want to see some-
To me this is good news, because the thing happen right away.”
EA report indicated if the town were Councilman Dean Burrell said he
to remediate all three of the ponds the was thrilled with news of an advisory
price tag would be about $7 million,” committee.
Allen said. “We have preliminary numbers
She said EA was asked to provide that can help drive these decisions of
On behalf of the Berlin Police Departtment, we would like too thank everyone who a separate estimate to remediate the what and how that facility is going to
participated in the TTwwenty Fourth Annual Golf TToournament. All of the proceeds from southern-most pond, closest to the be used, and when it’s going to be,” he
tthhiiss eevveenntt ggoo ttoo tthhee ccrriimmee pprreevveennttiioonn ffuunndd, wwhhiicchh ssuuppppoorrttss aaactivities that include
park entrance. said. “And I’m glad the mayor is going
sponsored holiday events, little league baseball teams and youuth football, the Com-
“You might remember the pre- to take the initiative to develop this
munity Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Greater Berlin MMinority Scholarships
ferred conceptual plan that the coun- [committee] because what we want to
Fund, Boy and Girl Scout troops, Worcester County YYoouth and Family Counseling
cil had in place had that first pond do is in response to the people of
Services, and a host of other organizations in an effort to enncourage community
filled in with an eye towards having Berlin.
partnerships.
an amphitheater or some sort of en- “We don’t want this to be my vi-
We would like to recognize all of the organizations and bbusinesses that were
tertainment venue being constructed sion or Gee’s vision or Troy’s [Pur-
corporate sponsors, tee sponsors and those that donated dooor prizes. A special
there,” Allen said. “EA’s estimate is nell] vision – we want this park to be
thanks goes out to Eagles Landing Golf Course for being a graacious host.
about $2.5 million to fill in that first a vision of Berlin,” Burrell continued.
CORPORAATTE SPONSORS pond, but do it in a way that would “The more people that come and
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Cheers
ommendations, but rather part of the for the Town of Berlin, life lasting.”
Chrome World Racetrack Auto and Marine
process of gathering information. He asked for those called on to
Delmar Police Department Worcester Preparaatory School Mayor Gee Williams said he was participate on the committee to put
pleased there was no microbiological aside their own aspirations and
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morning around 11 a.m., Jacqueline lot.
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Thousands of bags County offices closed for Labor Day
of heroin seized at
Delaware drug raid
(Aug. 31, 2017) Worcester County Newark, Homeowner Convenience Labor Day holiday.
Government offices, including all five Centers, and Recreation and Parks, WCG offices will resume standard
branch libraries, the Central Landfill in will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for the operating hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
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secured bond.
Bland was taken to Stevenson
House Detention Center after failing
to post $12,250 cash bail.
The following people were also
charged:
• Phillip Michael Smith, 29, of
Frankford, was charged with drug
dealing. He was arraigned at Justice of
the Peace Court 3 and committed to
SCI in default of $50,000 cash bond.
• David M. Mitchell Jr., 25, of Sel-
byville, was charged with drug deal-
ing and second-degree conspiracy.
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Judge: theft from nonprofit
‘effects ... whole community’
(cid:0)WIDGEON continued In considering sentencing, Earnest
was held accountable for his actions. said while Widgeon does not present a
“I’m not going to be part of an or- physical danger to the community,
ganization that doesn’t have anything there is a clear and present danger of
done when someone steals from us,” he another sort.
said. “Whatever he gets is not good “The organization that provided the
enough for me.” keys to the coffers was a nonprofit,” he
Widgeon’s attorney, Cullen Burke, said. “The harm is more diffuse be-
said he advised his client to refrain cause it effects the whole community.”
from apologizing while criminal Based on the wealth of examples in-
charges were pending to avoid self-in- dicating the wide array of spending un-
crimination. dertaken by Widgeon, Earnest said he
“Mark has wanted to apologize had to side with the state’s argument.
[and] he shed tears in my office,” he “It’s one thing to take money for
said. “He’s been prepared to fall on his food to eat,” he said. “I’m inclined to
sword the entire time.” agree with the state this was greed.”
Burke also implored Earnest to con- Among the numerous aggravating
sider the turmoil Widgeon went and mitigating circumstances Earnest
through while explaining his actions to cited were the length of time involved
his employer, wife and family. in the theft scheme.
“Any sentence we can fashion here “One of the ironies … a man who ap-

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lic opinion has already punished Wid- Widgeon, who handed over a check
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geon. for $57,000 in court towards $150,000
301-980-81555 Cell “You live in a small town,” he said. in restitution, has until Nov. 30 to pay
“When you go sideways everybody the remaining $93,000 balance.
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“It’s almost a blur now,” he said. of sentencing after restitution is paid in
“When I look back it’s trying to have full. Burke indicated to the court his
things I couldn’t and be someone I client would file a motion to modify the
couldn’t be.” sentence within 90 days.
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Snow Hill eyeing 50 buildings
for possible demolition, resale
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(cid:0)BLIGHTED continued said.
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know that you are comfortable with us Appreciating the fiscal concerns,
ultimately demolishing these proper- Dorman suggested taking a closer look.
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ties at our cost and taking ownership of “Why don’t we hold off until every-
them.” body gets a chance to look at them,” he
The Martin Street property is owned said. “We can all agree they need to
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managed by Theresa Featham. In light The council agreed to revisit the
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a meeting with town officials next week searching the properties further.
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to discuss, in total, three properties There is no fee for property owners
owned by her employer. to register within 30 days of receiving
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The remaining owners issued no- notification from town officials regard-
tices have thus far failed to contact the ing structures deemed to be aban-
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town, with Pruitt noting two of the doned.
properties have previous tax liens from The registration form has to include:
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Worcester County. the property address, name and con-
Mayor Charlie Dorman, while admit- tact information for all associated own-
ting there are few guarantees with real ers, a property plan and an assigned
estate transactions, had minimal reser- local agent if owners reside more than
vations with moving forward to eventu- 50 miles outside of Snow Hill.
ally demolish properties not complying Jon Hill, who took the reins as code
with housing violation notices. enforcement officer in Snow Hill this
“If we can sell it we don’t know,” he January, said, in an earlier interview,
said. “The markets out there if lots are he is starting to address the issue.
cleared.” “We’ve got to work to improve prop-
Further discussion ensued with erty values by either improving or de-
councilmembers Alison Cook and La- molishing these structures,” he said.
Toya Purnell expressing support for the “We have a lot of absentee landlords
end goal, but also concerns over re- where properties just sit and it’s impos-
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(cid:37)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:48)(cid:48)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:20) “We have to do something,” Cook the owners.”
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