The following item was posted in the News section of the City of Oak Harbor website on Wed., Sep. 5, 2023.
Mayor Severns presided over the meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
Councilmember [Beth] Munns made the motion to excuse Councilmember [Jim] Woessner from the August 15 meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore [Tara] Hizon. The motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Honors and Recognitions
Oak Harbor Police Department Recognition was moved to later in the meeting when the officer receiving the recognition was available.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Council received public comments in advance of the meeting regarding the supervision of a minor, and Naval Outlying Landing Field (OLF) Coupeville. Additional comments were received from a member of the public present about the annexation of property, and a report from Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society President Laura Renninger regarding acceptance for Smith Park to the Washington Heritage Register (future receipt of letter and display of bronze statue in the park to come), and the Society’s new brochure for the Acorn sculpture.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved as presented:
- Approval of Minutes for the August 15, 2023 – City Council Meeting and August 23, 2023 – City Council Workshop
- Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Vouchers
- Authorize the Mayor to Extend the Professional Services Agreement: Cabot Dow Associates, Inc. for Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study for Non-Represented Employees
- Professional Services Agreement, Amendment No. 4 with Tim Shelley, Jr. for Videography Services
- Professional Services Agreement: Change Order No. 4 with American Construction: Repair of Boat Ramp Float
- Resolution 23-20: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) Local Parks Maintenance Grant Application
MAYOR COMMENTS
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
- Councilmember Munns thanked the Oak Harbor School District for including the Council in their high five event welcoming students back to school. She reminded all to slow down in neighborhoods with school back in session. There will be a Military Appreciation Picnic, including free lunch and fun events for kids from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Windjammer Park on September 16.
- Councilmember Woessner reminded all about weekend events, including, the Car Show on Friday night, the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island base open house event on Saturday, and the Hydro for Heroes event on Saturday and Sunday.
- Councilmember [Shane] Hoffmire mentioned the “Oak Harbor is Community” post on social media regarding the Oak Harbor Music Fest.
PRESENTATIONS
Honors and Recognitions
Captain Slowik and Chief Dresker presented a recognition award to Officer Lolmaugh.
PUBLIC HEARING & MEETINGS
Continuation of Public Hearing
City Administrator Blaine Oborn presented the continuation of the hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 1979 approving the Franchise Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. After Council discussion, Councilmember Hoffmire moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1979 approving the Franchise Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications, LLC., seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember [Bryan] Stucky responded to questions he received stating that it is a non-exclusive agreement.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Police Department: Opioid Settlement Allocation of Funds
Chief Dresker introduced Captain Tony Slowik to present the background, strategies, and costs associated with the proposed allocations. The presentation was followed by a discussion by Council with Captain Slowik and Chief Dresker. Councilmember [Chris] Wiegenstein made the motion to approve the allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds as recommended by the three-strategy approach presented, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmire. The motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Multi-Family Tax Exemption Update
Development Services Director David Kuhl introduced presenters Anthony Hemstad and Cheryl Swab from Hemstad Consulting who provided an information-only presentation regarding MFTE. The presentation was followed by a Council discussion and receipt of public comments from the audience.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session: Per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i) to discuss with legal counsel, litigation, or potential litigation. No action was taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
The official meeting minutes will be available after approval by the City Council in the Agenda Center.
WATCH
You can watch the entire City Council meeting on YouTube.
On the Ballot in 2023
| CITY OF OAK HARBOR |
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| City Councilmember, Position 1 Tara Hizon, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 2 Andy Plumlee Chris Wiegenstein Incumbent Beth Munns did not file for re-election. |
| City Councilmember, Position 3 Eric Marshall, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 4 John Chaszar Barbara Armes Chris Wiegenstein, the incumbent, was appointed to this position after Filing Week closed. He had chosen to file for Position 2. |
| Mayor Ronnie Wright Shane Hoffmire Incumbent Bob Severns did not file for re-election. |
