The following item was posted in the News section of the City of Oak Harbor website on Wed., Sep. 5, 2023.
Here is the recap for the October 3, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting:
- Mayor [Bob] Severns presided over the meeting.
- Councilmember [Shane] Hoffmire made the motion to excuse Councilmember [Beth] Munns from the meeting, seconded by Councilmember [Chris] Wiegenstein. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamations
Mayor Pro Tempore [Tara] Hizon read the Proclamation to make October 2023 the Oak Harbor Garden Club Month.
Community Presentations
Oak Harbor Garden Club – Centennial Presentation by Kathy Chalfant.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
The Council did not receive any public comments in advance of the meeting. A comment was received from a member of the public present to request the City add holes for flagpoles along the road to Windjammer Park for events.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved as presented:
- Resolution 23-15: Amending the Master Fee Schedule
- Approval of Minutes: September 19, 2023 Council Meeting and September 27, 2023 Council Workshop
- Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Vouchers
- Janitorial Services Contract Renewal: All Pro Building Maintenance
- Professional Services Agreement: Perteet, Inc. for On-Call Services for Natural Resource Analysis
- Appointment: Planning Commission, Position 7 – Kelly Beedle
- Appointment: Historic Preservation Commission, Position 1 – Gideon Cauffman, Position 2 – Greg Lanza, Position 3- Nick Hamden and Position 4- Kelly Bugg
MAYOR COMMENTS
- Upcoming FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on October 4, 2023 at 11:20 am.
- West Whidbey Paving
- Oak Harbor Garden Club Centennial Celebration at Smith Park on September 30.
- Vacancies for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- City Administrator Blaine Oborn is in attendance at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference.
- Upcoming Events:
- Unity Day for Anti-Bullying Prevention Month
- Oak Harbor Fire Department at the Home Depot Safety Fair on Saturday, October 7 between 9 am and 12 pm
- Hispanic Heritage Festival in downtown Oak Harbor on October 7 between 11 am and 5 pm
COUNCIL COMMENTS
- Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon shared the Island County Emergency Management app Island Ready with the County logo to receive alerts and other great resources. Requested Eric Brooks from Island County Emergency Management to present at a future Council workshop about preparing for emergency events.
- Consideration of Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission – October 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
Councilmember Hoffmire moved to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on October 24, 2023 at 6 pm, seconded by Councilmember [Eric] Marshall. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING & MEETINGS
Brewer Request for Annexation, 860 Quail Lane, Parcel R13327-016-4460, 2.5 Acres
Development Services Director David Kuhl presented the request from the Brewer Family. Director Kuhl showed the location on the map, described the parcels, and available sewer line locations. The proposal has not been routed to other City departments for review because the family has requested that we do not annex the property. Director Kuhl explained that tonight’s action is to conduct a meeting with the applicant to accept or modify the application. The applicant requested that the City deny the annexation request. The City does not allow housing north of NE 16th. Island County is the only agency that can approve a house in this location.
Mayor Severns opened the Public Meeting for comments. Carl Brewer commented because the request to build a house prompted the City to request annexation. Mayor Severns closed the Public Meeting for comments. Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon clarified the request with Carl Brewer, that the City has to reject the request for annexation before Island County can accept the request to build a home on the property.
Councilmember [Bryan] Stucky motioned to deny annexing 2.5 acres of property located at 860 Quail Lane, seconded by Councilmember Wiegenstein. The motion passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Approval for Mayor to sign Letter of Submittal for Law Enforcement Pursuit Technology Grant
Oak Harbor Police Department (OHPD) Captain Slowik presented the Department of Commerce Law Enforcement Pursuit Technology Grant Program. The grant program provides modern technology and training to improve communication between agencies and assist with pursuits. The items include, but are not limited to, tracking equipment, plate reading, drones, and vehicle immobilization. The OHPD can apply for $50,000 based on the number of officers in our department to address items not in our budget and the grant does not require a match. Captain Slowik responded to questions from Council about the grant program.
Councilmember Wiegenstein moved to approve authorizing the Mayor to sign a Letter of Submittal to the Washington State Department of Commerce for the Law Enforcement Pursuit Technology Grant Program. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon and passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 pm.
MEETING MINUTES
The official meeting minutes will be available after approval by the City Council in the Agenda Center.
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. |
