The following item was posted in the News section of the City of Oak Harbor website on July 27, 2023.
July 26, 2023 – City Council Workshop Recap
COMMUNITY PARTNER PRESENTATIONS
Whidbey Camano Islands Tourism Presentations
Sherrye Wyatt presented Embrace Whidbey Camano Island Tourism metrics.
Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society – Application for Washington Historic Registry – Smith Park
Kyle Renninger of the Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society presented his over 200 hours of research into applying to add Smith Park to the Washington Historic Registry.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Action Item: Approving the Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society Request for the City to Submit an Application for Smith Park to the Washington Historic Registry
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Smith presented the request to apply. Councilmember Munns made the motion to approve the Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society request and authorize the City of Oak Harbor’s Parks and Recreation Director to apply for Smith Park to be added to the Washington Historic Registry, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmire. The motion passed unanimously.
Windjammer Park Survey Results and Recommendations
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Smith and Communications/IT Manager Sabrina Combs presented the Windjammer Park Feedback results and requested input from Council for next steps.
FINANCE
Whidbey Camano Tourism Joint Advisory Board Funding
Finance and Performance Analyst Chas Webster presented information on the funding request from Whidbey Camano Tourism Joint Advisory Board and impacts to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) funding.
Business Licenses Update
Finance Director David Goldman presented the background, updates since the transition to the state system, available fee structures, options to consider, and potential economic development activities for Council discussion.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
County Wide Planning Policy
Senior Planner Cac Kamak presented the Island County document for review and Council discussion.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Action Item: Project 25 (P25) Compliancy and Equipment Purchase
Captain Tony Slowik and Chief Kevin Dresker presented the request for a radio frequency and upgrade of current radio equipment. Councilmember Hoffmire moved to authorize staff to proceed with ICOM’s procurement of the Oak Harbor Police Department radio P25 improvement project in the amount of $78,529.00, seconded by Councilmember Wiegenstein. The motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Blaine Oborn presented his report highlighting the recent Hearing Examiner outcome of a verbal approval to move forward with Fire Station 82. Mentioned his recent receipt of the Credentialed Manager Designation from the International City County Management Association (ICMA).
Administrator Oborn shared updates from multiple departments and responded to Council questions.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 5:09 p.m.
The official meeting minutes will be posted after they are approved in the Agenda Center.
On the Ballot in August 2023
| CITY OF OAK HARBOR |
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| City Councilmember, Position 1 Tara Hizon, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 2 Andy Plumlee Patrick “Pat” Harman Chris Wiegenstein Incumbent Beth Munns did not file for re-election. |
| City Councilmember, Position 3 Eric Marshall, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 4 Wismine D’Avilar. (Ms. D’Availar has withdrawn, but will still appear on the ballot.) 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 Craig Nurvic Nick Green Ronnie Wright Shane Hoffmire Incumbent Bob Severns did not file for re-election. |
