WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

MUNICIPALITIES

OCEAN CITY

Incorporated 1880 (Chapter 209, Acts of 1880)

Charter & Code

Mayors

Population

1990 census: 5,146

2000 census: 7,173

2010 census: 7,102

Reports

MAYOR
Elected by Voters to 2-year term (Nov.):
Richard W. Meehan, Mayor, 2020
(410) 289-8931

CITY COUNCIL
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Nov.):
Lloyd Martin, President (chosen by Council, 2-year term), 2022
Dennis W. Dare, 2020
Anthony (Tony) DeLuca, 2020
John F. Gehrig, Jr., 2020
Mary P. Knight, 2020
Matthew James, 2022
Mark Paddack, 2022


Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
work sessions: Tuesday before regular meeting, 1:00 p.m.

City Hall entrance, 301 North Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Maryland, August 2012. Photo by David R. Herron.

• Council Minutes

City Hall, 301 North Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 289-8221; fax: (410) 289-7385
web: http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/

mailing address: P. O. Box 158, Ocean City, MD 21843 - 0158

ATTORNEY
Guy R. Ayres III, City Solicitor (410) 723-1400; e-mail: gayres@ajgalaw.com

OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
Diana L. Chavis, City Clerk (410) 289-8842; fax: (410) 289-7385
e-mail: dchavis@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/

BEACH MEDIATION BOARD
Appointed by Mayor & City Council

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 2-year terms

ETHICS COMMISSION
Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 3-year terms

NOISE BOARD
Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 3-year terms

ADMINISTRATION
Douglas R. Miller, City Manager (410) 289-8887; fax: (410) 289-7385
e-mail: dmiller@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-manager/
BICYCLE & PEDISTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.

COASTAL RESOURCES LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (GREEN TEAM)


RISK RETENTION COMMITTEE
Appointed by Mayor & City Council

Historical marker, Ocean City boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Joseph J. Theobald, Director (410) 723-6616; e-mail: jtheobald@oceancitymd.gov
Public Safety Building, 6501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/emergency-services/
BEACH PATROL
Melbourne (Butch) Arbin III, Captain (410) 289-7556; fax: (410) 289-8358; e-mail: barbin@oceancitymd.gov
109 Talbot St., Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/emergency-services/beach-patrol/

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Terence J. (Terry) McGean, City Engineer (410) 289-8845; e-mail: tmcgean@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/engineering/

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Chuck M. Bireley, Director (410) 289-8858; fax: (410) 289-4598; e-mail: cbireley@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/finance/

PROCUREMENT
Catrice Parsons, Purchasing Manager (410) 723-6647; fax: (410) 524-1482; e-mail: cparsons@oceancitymd.gov
204 65th St., Building A, Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/finance/procurement/

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Richard R. Bowers, Jr., Chief (410) 289-4346; fax: (410) 289-8421; e-mail: rbowers@oceancitymd.gov
1409 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/fire/

FIRE MARSHAL
David W. Hartley, Deputy Chief & Fire Marshal (410) 289-8780; fax: (410) 289-8767; e-mail: dhartley@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/fire/fire-marshal-office/

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Wayne Evans, Director (410) 289-8822; e-mail: wevans@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/human-resources/

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Nancy R. Bloxom, Manager (410) 289-8882; e-mail: nbloxom@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/information-technology/

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
William W. Neville, Director (410) 289-8942, (410) 289-8855; e-mail: bneville@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/planning-community-development/

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/planning-community-development/board-of-adjustments-and-appeals/

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/planning-community-development/planning-and-zoning/

Appointed by Mayor & City Council
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

BOARD OF PORT WARDENS
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/planning-community-development/board-of-port-wardens/

Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 5-year terms
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/planning-community-development/board-of-zoning-appeals/

Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 3-year terms
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

BUILDING DIVISION
Kevin R. Brown, Chief Building Inspector (410) 289-8855; e-mail: kbrown@oceancitymd.gov


ZONING DIVISION
Frank V. Hall, Zoning Administrator (410) 289-8944; e-mail: fhall@oceancitymd.gov


POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ross C. Buzzuro, Chief (410) 723-6633, (410) 723-6610; fax: (410) 723-6955; e-mail: rbuzzuro@oceancitymd.gov
Public Safety Building, 6501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/

POLICE & TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Meetings: 2nd Monday

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
Capt. Ray Austin, Commander (410) 723-6639; e-mail: raustin@oceancitymd.gov


PATROL DIVISION
Capt. Michael Colbert, Commander (410) 723-6644; e-mail: mcolbert@oceancitymd.gov


SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Capt. Gregory Guiton, Commander (410) 723-6622; e-mail: gguiton@oceancitymd.gov


PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Hal O. Adkins, Director (410) 524-7716; fax: (410) 723-1832; e-mail: hadkins@oceancitymd.gov
65th St., Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/

ADMINISTRATION
James D. Parsons, Chief - Deputy Director (410) 524-7716; e-mail: jparsons@oceancitymd.gov
Elwood (Woody) Vickers, Deputy Director (410) 524-7716; e-mail: woody@oceancitymd.gov


CONSTRUCTION
Gregory L. Dale, Sr., Manager (410) 524-4733; e-mail: gdale@oceancitymd.gov


MAINTENANCE
Thomas B. Dy, Manager (410) 524-0391; e-mail: tdy@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/maintenance/

OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Jaime Giandomenico, Manager (410) 213-2471; fax: (410) 213-7749; e-mail: jgiandomenico@oceancitymd.gov
12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD 21811
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/airport/

SOLID WASTE
Stephen M. Brown, Manager (410) 524-0318; fax: (410) 723-1832; e-mail: sbrown@oceancitymd.gov
204 65th St., Building E, Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/solid-waste/

TRANSPORTATION
Ron Eckman, Fleet Manager (410) 723-2173/4; fax: (410) 723-1832; e-mail: reckman@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/transportation/

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday

WASTEWATER
Elton (Randy) Bradford, Superintendent (410) 524-6760; fax: (410) 723-1832; e-mail: ebradford@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/wastewater/

WATER DEPARTMENT
Howard F. (Bud) Iman, Superintendent (410) 524-8388; fax: (410) 723-1832; e-mail: himan@oceancitymd.gov
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/water/

Public Art Project on utility box, Caroline St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Maryland, April 2019. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/mayor-and-city-council/beautification-committee/

Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 5-year terms

RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday

Seagulls, Ocean City, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ROLAND E. POWELL CONVENTION CENTER
Lawrence (Larry) Noccolino, Director (410) 289-2800; 1-800-626-2326 (toll-free); fax: (410) 289-0058; e-mail: lnoccolino@oceancitymd.gov
4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
web: http://ocmdconventioncenter.com/

SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT
Lisa Mitchell, Coordinator (410) 250-0125; e-mail: lmitchell@oceancitymd.gov
200 125th St., Ocean City, MD 21842
web: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/special-events/

TOURISM DEPARTMENT
Donna L. Abbott, Director 1-800-626-2326 (toll-free); e-mail: dabbott@oceancitymd.gov
4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
web: http://ococean.com/

TOURISM COMMISSION
Meetings: 2nd Monday

Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Maryland Departments
Maryland Independent Agencies
Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards
Maryland Universities & Colleges
Maryland Counties
Maryland Municipalities
Maryland at a Glance

---

Maryland Manual On-Line

Search the Manual
e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us

This information resource of the Maryland State Archives is presented here for fair use in the public domain. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: Rights assessment for associated source material is the responsibility of the user. Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website! [ Archives' Home Page  ||  All About Maryland  ||  Maryland Manual On-Line  ||  Reference & Research ||  Search the Archives   ||  Education & Outreach  ||  Archives of Maryland Online ] Governor     General Assembly    Judiciary     Maryland.Gov

© Copyright July 16, 2019 Maryland State Archives