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Council discusses marina dredging, derelict properties and park upkeep
Summary
Council reported completed dredging at the marina with reimbursements forthcoming, discussed less abrasive approaches to derelict properties including the South Marina and 50 Main Street and noted Powell Park maintenance and Memorial Day care for Seaside Park.
The Wachapreague Town Council on May 14 discussed a range of local maintenance items including marina dredging, derelict-property outreach and park upkeep.
Vice Mayor Sandie Puchalski said dredging at the marina is complete, soundings are good and reimbursements for spoils-site use and a VDOT permit refund are expected. She also noted a large no-wake sign in Finney Creek still needs to be reinstalled.
Council members discussed derelict properties, focusing on the South Marina and concern about the roof and pilings. The council favored a less abrasive initial approach, with Vice Mayor Puchalski offering to call Paul Morris as a first step; the council agreed to wait 30 days after that conversation before considering more forceful action. Discussion also touched on tall grass and the condition of a small house at 50 Main Street, and noted the potential liability and impacts on nearby property sales.
On parks, Cindi Bowen announced a June 21 fundraiser (a 5K walk/run at Powell Park) to benefit research on Coats disease. Vice Mayor Puchalski reported Powell Park debris had been picked up and new mulch installed, though the playground equipment still needs to be power washed. Councilman Craig L. Baker requested additional care for Seaside Park ahead of Memorial Day.
Planning and Zoning Chair Jim Bell raised that the Town currently only has four members on its Board of Zoning Appeals while state code requires five, encouraging the council to place an item on a future agenda to amend the board membership.
No formal enforcement steps or new funding allocations were approved at the meeting; the council recorded follow-up actions including a phone call to a property owner and routine maintenance scheduling.
