The following item was posted in the News section of the City of Oak Harbor website on Jan. 26, 2024.

January 24, 2024 City Council Workshop Recap

MAYOR

Mayor [Ronnie] Wright presided over the workshop. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Economic Development Coordinator Steve McCaslin presented an update on the economic development activities the City is working on internally and externally to achieve City objectives. Followed by a discussion with the Council. 

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Flood Damage Prevention Code Amendment

Senior Planner Dennis Lefevre presented the objective of incorporating the mandatory and recommended regulatory changes at the state (WDOE) and federal levels (FEMA). The code has not been updated since 2017. The next steps include a public hearing in February, with adoption planned for April. Followed by a discussion with the Council. 

PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE

Public Works Director Steve Schuller and City Engineer Alex Warner presented an update on the department’s projects. Followed by a discussion with the Council 

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

City Administrator Blaine Oborn provided the monthly report. 

CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Pro Tempore [Tara] Hizon requested an update or report from the City’s legislative lobbyist at a future meeting. 

The meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

MEETING MINUTES

The official meeting minutes will be available after approval by City Council in the Agenda Center online.