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Residents raise street safety and dock‑vandalism concerns as council reviews town reports
Summary
During the June 9 meeting, council discussed vandalism at the docks under Maryland State Police investigation, residents’ concerns about dark streets on Harry Jackson Street, and routine council reports including a $30,000 Bay Restoration Fund grant application and recycling statistics.
Chesapeake City councilmembers heard resident concerns and staff reports about public safety, grant applications and town operations at their June 9 meeting.
Resident Bill Staker told the council, “It is very dark on Harry Jackson St, and he is concerned for the pedestrians walking there at night,” and urged the town to explore Delmarva Power’s streetlight funding and to consider making Bank Street and Lock Street one‑way for a short stretch to improve pedestrian safety. Town Manager Rob Bernstine reminded the council that prior one‑way proposals drew community pushback and suggested the town instead consider improvements to pedestrian access in that area.
Councilmember Hunter Dann reported two vandalism incidents at the docks (May 18 and May 26) and a vehicle driven on the promenade; the Maryland State Police are investigating and have increased patrol hours in response, according to the minutes. Sarah Ford‑Ferrara said some residents have complained about a bright light installed near the boat ramp.
On other routine items, Councilmember Lee Adams said the wastewater treatment plant is functioning with no violations and that the town submitted a Bay Restoration Fund O&M grant application for $30,000 to support operations and maintenance work. Frank Vari reported final recycling figures (19.58% single‑stream and 35.38% MRA) and noted SHA completed recent paving and striping at several intersections. The Parks & Recreation committee received a $2,500 donation from the Chamber of Commerce to fund plantings and seasonal decorations.
The meeting ended with the council approving several action items (waste contract renewal, security camera Phase 2, and a 4.7‑acre Little League parcel transfer) and adjourning at 7:54 p.m.
