City Council

Oak Harbor City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 This was both a physical meeting location and a virtual meeting. Meeting was viewable live via YouTube at www,youtube.com/cityofoakharbor, on Facebook, and on Cable Channel 10/HD 1090 following the meeting CALL TO ORDER Call To Order and Native Lands Acknowledgement - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He included the acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people and paid respect to those past and present. Invocation – Pastor David Parker, First United Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Mayor Wright ROLL CALL City Council Present: Staff Present/Videoconference Mayor Ronnie Wright Interim City Administrator Sabrina Combs Mayor Pro Tem Tara Hizon Deputy City Administrator David Goldman Councilmember Jim Woessner Development Services Director David Kuhl Councilmember Bryan Stucky Public Works Director Steve Schuller Councilmember Shane Hoffmire Parks and Recreation Director Brian Smith Councilmember Eric Marshall Police Chief Tony Slowik Councilmember Christopher Wiegenstein Interim Fire Chief Gordon Olson Councilmember Barbara Armes Principal Planner Cac Kamak Parks Supervisor Brandon Cable Project Manager Phillip Esqueda Central Services Manager Sandra Place Financial Planning & Operations Mgr. Chas Webster Finance Accounting Manager Askley Ramos Grants Administrator Wendy Horn Executive Assistant Macalle Finkle City Clerk Julie Nester Also in attendance: City Attorney Hillary Evans of Kenyon Disend, PLLC EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Wright welcomed all in attendance. He noted Councilmember Woessner was participating re- motely. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Wright requested changes to the agenda. He noted Staff has requested to move item 8.C. Em- ployment Agreement: Oak Harbor City Administrator – Sabrina Combs to later in the meeting, after item 11. Executive Session. Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 1 of 11 Hearing no other changes, he called for a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Motion: Councilmember Wiegenstein moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Coun- cilmember Marshall. The motion carried unanimously. 2. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamations – i. National Police Week Proclamation Police Chief Slowik reviewed and read the proclamation citing May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week in the City of Oak Harbor. Issuance of the proclamation is to recognize National Police Week 2024 and to honor the service and sacrifice of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty while pro- tecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy. ii. American Water Works Association Drinking Water Week Proclamation Public Works Director Schuller reviewed the proclamation. For more than forty years the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and its members have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. The City of Oak Harbor is a proud member of the AWWA. The Public Works Water Division, led by Water Manager Chris Price and staffed with five full time water operators, provides four hundred million gallons of drinking water to the City and Naval Air Station Whid- bey Island. 99% of this water comes from the Skagit River via the City of Anacortes Water Treatment Plant in Mount Vernon. The Water Division maintains over 50 miles of water mains and service pipes, three pumping stations, four water reservoirs, three wells, and over 900 fire hydrants. Mayor Wright requested that Councilmember Stucky read the Drinking Water Week Proclamation, cit- ing May 5-11, 2024 as Drinking Water Week in the City of Oak Harbor. b. Honors & Recognitions – None c. Community Presentations i. Island County Emergency Services Communication Center – (I-COM) Sofia Kohfield, Executive Director of I-COM reviewed the purpose and services provided. I-COM is the countywide 911 emergency communications and dispatch center, serving emergency responders and county citizens. I-COM 911 is a separate public entity from Island County, City of Oak Harbor and is a special district. Its actual facility is located in Oak Harbor. I-COM 911 serves all cities, towns, police, fire districts, EMS, and unincorporated areas within Island County, inclusive of Whidbey and Camano Is- lands. I-COM was created via an interlocal agreement which consolidated operations. The call center is staffed twenty-four hours a day, 365 days per year. 93,000 calls were received in the past year. Prior to its creation, each agency had a different means of communication and dispatch. Executive Director Kohfield noted this year marks the 56th birthday of the 911 emergency call line. I-COM is funded primarily by user agency fees, state contract funding, phone line fees, rental income from towers, and from grants. Information on tours is available on their website. Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 2 of 11 Mayor Pro Tem Hizon and Councilmembers Hoffmire and Stucky provided their respective questions and comments. 3. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Mayor Wright noted citizens may comment on Consent Agenda items or subjects of interest not listed on the agenda at this time and that citizens would have the opportunity to comment on the remaining Agenda items during the meeting as appropriate. Citizens can also visit the City’s website prior to meetings for methods to submit public comment, or contact the City Clerk, Julie Nester by phone or email. When submitting comments, please include your name and address. Public comments sent anonymously will be shared with the Mayor and Council but will not be displayed. The City received two new public comments since the last regular meeting, one from TJ Ewen of Oak Harbor and one from Marisa Brandhorst of Oak Harbor, both in support of pickleball. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department was copied in on several letters sent in support of grant funding for pickleball courts to the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). These letters from Marc DeJong of Oak Harbor, Scott and Melissa Bader of Oak Harbor, Charles Calvert of Oak Harbor, and Marsha Kallander of Oak Harbor, were displayed. Mayor Wright opened the floor for public comment on items not on the agenda or items on the consent agenda. 1. John Lovick, of Mill Creek, addressed the Council. Senator Lovik noted he is the proud father of Interim City Administrator Sabrina Combs. In greeting the Council, he praised the work of I-COM, noting his 31-year history as a Washington State Trooper. Senator Lovik noted he sponsored legislation for pickleball. He presented the Mayor with a book, “Pickleball for All” and a pickleball set and noted he would be happy to challenge the Mayor or Councilmembers to a match. 2. Michelle Hines, Executive Director of Spin Café in Oak Harbor, addressed the Council. She noted Spin Café’s recent move to SW Barlow Street in November of last year. She indicated she had seen a number of comments regarding Spin Café on social media. Ms. Hines thanked the Oak Harbor Police Department, I-COM, Whidbey Health, Semar, Sunrise, and other agencies who work with this population. 3. Amber Burgess, who identified herself as a public health professional and a concerned parent, addressed the Council, noting what she termed a situation at the pool. She noted she had been informed that there is an agreement and/or short-term solution for individuals from Spin Café to use pool facilities and she wanted to know if this had been looked at by the health department. Mayor Wright noted that the City was not affiliated with the North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Rec- reation District that manages the pool, but would pass along her comments. Hearing no one with a desire to address the Council, the public comment period was closed. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Consent Items a. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting of April 16, 2024, City Council Special Workshop of April 23, 2024, and City Council Workshop of April 24, 2024 b. Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Vouchers c. Professional Services Agreement: PFM Financial Advisor Services d. Professional Services Agreement: Foster Garvey PC for Bond Counsel Services Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 3 of 11  e. Resolution 24-16: Authorizing the Auction of 3 Vessels for non-payment of Marina charges f. West Whidbey Replacement Project Approval of Final Contract Voucher Certificate g. Appointment: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Receiver 1 Position – Allenda Jenkins h. Appointment: Salary Commission, Position 1 – Jason McFadyen i. Appointment: Salary Commission, Position 3 - Tiffany Scribner j. Appointment: Salary Commission, Position 2 – Melissa McCumber k. Appointment: Salary Commission, Position 4 – Mary Himes Mayor Wright called for any changes to the consent agenda. Hearing none, the consent agenda was approved as presented. 5. MAYOR, COUNCIL & STAFF COMMENTS a. Mayor’s Comments Mayor Wright provided the following comments: • Arbor Day: Parks and Recreation received this thank you from Christina Merritt, Principal of Oak Harbor Elementary: “Brian and Liz, Please extend our gratitude to your team for planning such a great event today! Our kids had a blast, and your team made it so easy for us to participate. Thanks for helping us make memories for our little Eagles!” • Kudos for Students: Oak Harbor High School Sophomore Ramona Southwick recently received ac- ceptance into the Do-It Scholars Program through the University of Washington, a comprehensive pro- gram that empowers students with disabilities to succeed in challenging fields of study and employment. Ramona is one of only 20 students across the state to receive acceptance into the program this year. Congratulations! • Boards & Commissions: Thank you to the response for our request to fill many of our Boards and Commissions positions. The City still has volunteer positions to fill. Please see our website to apply. • Still Hiring: The City has openings for employment in several areas. See our website for a complete listing. • Upcoming Special Workshop: The City Council will hold a special workshop on May 15th from 1-5 p.m. in Council Chambers. The purpose of the special workshop is for the Council to review and discuss their priorities. The meeting will be open to the public, but no public comments will be taken. • Local Events: There are several terrific special events happening in our area, many of which are displayed on the screen. b. Councilmembers Councilmembers Stucky and Wiegenstein provided their respective comments. Councilmember Stucky thanked all who wrote about Pickleball. He noted that while social media is a great start, it was more effective for citizens to make comments via an email to the City Council or in-person at a Council meet- ing. Councilmember Wiegenstein reported on an upcoming Community Cares mental health event, and also on the Arts Commission and Citizens Advisory Board, both of which he serves on. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS & MEETINGS a. Continuance of Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 1994: 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments – 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Plan Principal Planner Cac Kamak reviewed the ordinance background and information. This agenda bill presents the 2024 – 2029 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), which is moving forward as the only amend- ment to the Comprehensive Plan this year. All other items will remain on the docket and will continue Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 4 of 11 into 2024 and will likely be considered in June 2025 as part of the State mandated Major Update. Back- ground The City Council approved the docket for the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment on March 7, 2023. The approved 2023 docket amendments included: • Housing Action Plan – currently under implementation • Land Use Changes PIP, PBP to I – comprehensive plan amendment is complete. The zoning change is being considered in February for action • JPA/UGA – will be rolled into the 2025 updates • Capital Improvements Plan – for action this year • Active Transportation Plan – For adoption in April. It will be considered as a sub-element of the Transportation Plan. • Alternate Street Connection Plan – in progress • Downtown/Marina Plan aka Central Development Area – in progress As noted above, some of these items will be incorporated into the 2025 Major Update to Comprehensive Plan. The action to consider for this year is: Capital Improvements Plan 2024-2029 The CIP is a planning tool and in conjunction with the budget implements projects for the City. Updates pertaining to 2024 will be included in the upcoming budget amendment. Principal Planner Kamak re- viewed the CIP updates and their status: • CERB Broadband Study Scope – revisit scope and intent – change in next plan • Pickle Ball court scope, budget, and location - updated • Smith Park – Council priority funds - ARPA funding allocation – Combined Playground and Native vegetation project – change in approach due to fire hazard • Traffic Calming – reflect council interest • Marina – soft shore armoring – error and removed • Marina Breakwater – updated Consider adding a feasibility study for a Recreation Center - next update The Planning Commission conducted a hearing at its January 23, 2024 meeting and unanimously rec- ommended approval. The process also included a SEPA review and 60-day notification to the Depart- ment of Commerce. During the comment period, the City received comments from Washington Depart- ment of Transportation informing the City of the need for collaboration on projects that are slated for the highway or intersect with the highway. Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing. He confirmed no public comments had been received and requested any public comments from those gathered. Hearing none, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Marshall provided his respective comments. Motion: Councilmember Marshall moved to approve Ordinance No. 1994: Adopting the 2024-2029 Cap- ital Improvements Plan and amending the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Hoffmire se- conded the motion which passed unanimously. 7. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS None Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 5 of 11 8. CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS a. Bid Award: Windjammer Park Baseball Field Renovations Parks Supervisor Brandon Cable presented the item. The 2023-2024 biennial budget includes a project titled “Athletic Field Renovation” with a budget amount of $300,000.00. However, the revenue source was unsecured when the budget was adopted. This project aimed to improve the baseball, football, and soccer fields in Oak Harbor by creating positive and safe places to play. It has been two years since the infield mix was installed. The fields have experienced erosion, creating “lips” around the infield edges. In 2023, a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant was applied for, but un- fortunately not awarded. This would have subsidized additional renovations for the fields. The City is seeking approval in 2024 for a similar grant that would be used for field improvements. The first phase of this project is to renovate the ballfields at Windjammer Park. Discussions were held with North Whid- bey Little League, and a scope of work was developed, considering that this limited scope was to create safer fields first and foremost. This scope of work was included in the bid for Council’s review. Supervisor Cable reviewed the current project scope of work. Field A & B  Remove existing vegetation from the infield  Check the orientation of bases  Re-establish the correct infield radius  Install 4”, compacted Diamond Dust 4 in 1  Laser set grades for positive drainage Field C Skin infield and haul off spoils  Reinstall home plate, pitcher mound, and baselines/foul poles using laser for positive drainage  Establish a new infield radius  Install 4” compacted Diamond Dust 4 in 1 Diamond Dust 4 in 1 is made up of ground pumice and features low dust and moisture control. It can be used as a top-dressing and was specifically requested by the Little League. Staff began soliciting formal bids for this project on January 17, 2024, utilizing the Whidbey News-Times, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, and the city’s website. Several site visits were conducted, and a question-and-answer guide was created, distributed to those on the plan holders list, and added to the City’s website. Staff received two (2) bids by the deadline of February 9, 2024. Matia Contractors, Inc. $163,091.25 Chupa, Inc. $229,445.00 Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that Matia Contractors Inc. is the lowest, most responsible bidder. An update was provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission on February 13, 2024. On March 18th, city staff met with North Whidbey Little League, which expressed concern about the removal of non-safety-related items. The city expressed concerns about the project's cost and that this was just the beginning. At this time, North Whidbey Little League offered to pay for the warning track material to cut down on the cost. North Whidbey Little League and Parks staff met with the contractor to discuss a change in the scope, which would create a change order. Matia Contractors, Inc. provided a cost with the revised scope of work requested. The additional cost is well above the 20% deviation from the original bid, creating a change in scope that would need to be rebid. Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 6 of 11 Staff’s intent is to proceed with the bid award for the original scope of work at this time, with a 10% change order contingency: $163,091.25 with $16,309.00 as a 10% contingency = $179,400.25. If grants are not received, funding for the project is available in the Windjammer Park Improvement Fund. Mayor Wright confirmed no public comments had been received and requested any public comments from those gathered. Hearing none, he requested Council comments. Councilmembers Hoffmire, Woessner, Marshall and Wiegenstein provided their respective questions and comments. Motion: Councilmember Wiegenstein moved to award the bid for the Windjammer Park baseball field renovations to Matia Contractors, Inc, for $163,091.25 and authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to sign change orders up to an amount of $16,309,00 for a total not to exceed $179,400.25. Coun- cilmember Hoffmire seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. b. Bid Award: NE 7th Avenue Reconstruction Project Manager Phillip Esqueda reviewed the item. The NE 7th Avenue Reconstruction Project is a federal (USDOT FHWA), state (WA TIB), and local funded project that will reconstruct the roadway, replace the existing waterline, and construct corridor improvements including new sidewalk on the north side of the road, various bicycle facilities, street lighting and storm drainage from N Oak Harbor Street to SR-20. Bids were publicly opened at City Hall on April 2, 2024 at 2:00pm. The results of the bid opening are as follows: Engineer’s Estimate $2,254,245.69 SRV Construction, Inc. $2,011,565.77 Interwest Construction, Inc. $2,232,145.74 In Depth Excavation $2,386,802.52 It is recommended that SRV Construction, Inc. be awarded the contract for this project as they are the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the City of Oak Harbor’s Certified Agent (CA) for transportation capital projects utilizing federal dollars. Part of WSDOT’s role is to review and approve these projects at every step. Staff re- ceived an award concurrence from WSDOT on April 10, 2024. Per Oak Harbor’s Purchasing Policy Manual, change order allowance shall be 20% of the original contract awarded or an accumulated total of $100,000.00, whichever is less administered by the Department Director. For this project, staff rec- ommends the change order allowance be increased and be set at 20% ($400,000) due to the constraints of the project; adjacent wetland, vicinity to SR-20, narrow right-of-way, and geotechnical conditions. It is anticipated construction will begin in June 2024. Mayor Wright confirmed no public comments had been received and requested any public comments from those gathered. Hearing none, he requested Council comments. Councilmembers Hoffmire, Stucky, and Woessner provided their respective questions and comments. Motion: Councilmember Woessner moved to award the contract for the NE 7th Avenue Reconstruction Project to the low bidder SRV Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,011,565.77 and authorize the Public Works Director to sign change orders up to an amount of $402,313.15 in total. Councilmember Marshall seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Hizon provided additional comments. The vote on the motion passed unanimously. Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 7 of 11  c. Employment Agreement: Oak Harbor City Administrator – Sabrina Combs Mayor Wright noted that staff had requested this item be moved in the agenda to after item 11. Executive Session. 9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION a. Washington State & Local Cybersecurity Grant. Application Grants Administrator Horn and Police Chief Slowik presented the item. So far in 2024, there have been 74 ransomware attacks in Washington State Washington State submitted a statewide strategic cybersecurity plan to the US Department of Homeland Security last year. After it was approved, the state received approximately $14 million to distribute as grants to local agencies for cybersecurity projects. The goals of the program are to: • Improve the cybersecurity posture of all local governments in Washington state. • Increase cybersecurity and privacy capacity at the state and local level. • Develop enduring partnerships to support cyber resilience across the State of Washington. • Effectively use existing funds and identify sustainable funding options. One cyber event can cost an organization thousands of dollars and disrupt services for days or weeks at a time. In the last few years, several Washington cities and school districts have been attacked. Oak Harbor is especially vulnerable because of its proximity to NASWI as well as its proximity to the Cana- dian border. The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) sets federal policy requirements for law enforce- ment agencies to follow regarding information security. Washington State Patrol further refines infor- mation security policies for Washington state agencies. These policy requirements are continually mod- ified, and the Police Department is audited regularly. The most recent version impacts the City by no longer allowing consultants, contractors or vendors to represent the City in CJIS meetings, trainings or audits. Additionally, Washington Cities Insurance Association expects cities to safeguard its digital in- frastructure. Not doing so can increase rates. The City presently has NeoGov, Barracuda, Microsoft 360, and utilizes Ninjio training, but does not have any dedicated staff to monitor cybersecurity. The application will include funding for a full-time Cybersecurity Administrator responsible for leading the City's efforts in safeguarding its digital infrastructure from cyber threats. The role will involve main- taining, implementing, and upgrading security measures. The request will also include funding for new equipment and security software licensing. The grant is for a period of 18-24 months. Funding for a full- time Cybersecurity Administrator is not budgeted. If the City is awarded the grant, a budget amendment of approximately $250,000 will be brought to the City Council for consideration. Mayor Wright confirmed no public comments had been received and requested any public comments from those gathered. Hearing none, he requested Council comments. Councilmember Stucky provided his respective questions and comments. Police Chief Slowik also re- sponded to questions. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Hizon moved to approve the Mayor’s signing of a letter to the Washington Military Department in support of a City application for the Washington State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Councilmember Wiegenstein seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 8 of 11 Break – Mayor Wright called for a short break from 7:24-7:29 p.m. 10. REPORTS & DISCUSSION ITEMS a. City Council Financial Primer Part 2 – Property & Sales Tax Deputy City Administrator and Finance Director Goldman presented the second in a series of budget primers for Council information. This included an abridged review of all budgeted funds, their make-up, and percentages. The General Fund comprises about one-fifth of the budget • Enterprise Funds com- prise about half of the budget • Remaining Funds comprise about one-third of the budget. GENERAL FUND Public Safety comprises about half of the Budget. • Development Svs. comprises about 10%. • Parks & Rec. (GF) 8% • Finance & Utility Billing 7% • Law & Judicial 6% • Legislative & Admin. 5%. • General Government 5% • Human Resources 2% • Misc. (Transfers) 2% GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET • Salaries and Benefits comprises 65% of the budget. • Operating Expenses comprises 24% of the budget. • Transfers & Interfund Charges comprise 11% of the budget. • Capital expenses comprise less than 1% of the budget. SOURCES OF REVENUE* • Charges for Goods & Services • Taxes • Grants • Bond Proceeds (Fire Bond) • Intergovernmental Payments • Licenses and Permits • Investment Earnings • Miscellaneous TAXES COLLECTED BY OAK HARBOR • Sales Tax • Property Tax* • Utility Tax • TBD Tax • Real Estate Excise Tax (Capital Projects) • Lodging Tax • Miscellaneous PROPERTY TAX • City’s largest source of General Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 9 of 11 Fund revenue and second largest source of revenue overall • $16.3 million projected (2023-2024) Property Tax Formula: Assessed Value x Levy Rate = Levy Amount Deputy City Administrator Goldman also reviewed how property taxes are calculated and utilized. Councilmember Stucky provided his respective questions and comments. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Wright announced the Council would take a short break and then move into executive session to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase as pertains to price per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (b), and or to discuss with legal counsel litigation or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i). Mayor Wright noted the anticipated duration of the executive session was 20 minutes. He noted action might or might not be taken upon return to the open session. Executive Sessions are not open to the public. The Council entered into executive session at 7:50 p.m. At 8:10 p.m. the Council announced they would extend the executive session for ten additional minutes to 8:20 p.m. At 8:20 p.m. the Council announced they would extend the executive session for an additional five minutes to 8:25 p.m. At 8:25 p.m., the Council came out of the executive session and resumed the open session of the meet- ing. Mayor Wright requested any discussion or Council comments regarding the real estate matter dis- cussed. Mayor Pro Tem Hizon asked for clarification of the suggested motion. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Hizon moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and Sale Agree- ment(s) for three properties adjacent to /city-owned Freund Marsh, which are identified by their Island County Tax Parcel Numbers: R13203-047-4190, R13202-050-4580, and R13210-430-4530. Coun- cilmember Hoffmire seconded the motion, which passed 5-2 with Councilmembers Armes, Woessner, Stucky, Hoffmire and Mayor Pro Tem Hizon in favor, and Councilmembers Wiegenstein and Marshall opposed. 8. c. Employment Agreement: Oak Harbor City Administrator – Sabrina Combs Mayor Wright noted this Agreement had been moved to this point from earlier in the meeting. Mayor Wright stated he had asked Sabrina Combs to take on the pivotal role of City Administrator. In her four years at the City, she has been continually promoted, with good reason. Sabrina brings a valu- able combination of analytical, practical, and inter-personal skills to every circumstance and opportunity. She is a leader and a team-builder who tackles the tasks at hand and looks forward to anticipate future needs. Sabrina brings both public and private sector experience to operations, budgeting, and personnel management. In my 20 years of leadership experience, Mayor Wright noted he had only encountered Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 10 of 11 one individual that possesses the communication skills that Sabrina demonstrates on a daily basis. Communication is vital in leadership, and stated he had all the confidence in the world in Sabrina and that she had his full support for this position as soon as it is available. Mayor Wright confirmed no public comments had been received. and requested any additional public comments from those gathered. Tony Slowik, speaking as a private citizen, spoke in support of appointing Sabrina as City Administrator. He noted Sabrina’s servant leadership, which he believed was best for the City. He also cited her in- volvement with the staff, taking action, and addressing challenges. Mayor Wright called upon the Council for their questions and comments. Councilmembers Armes, Woessner, Stucky, Hoffmire, Marshall, Wiegenstein and Mayor Pro Tem Hizon provided their respective questions and comments. Motion: Councilmember Marshall moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Sabrina Combs as City Administrator for the City of Oak Harbor and authorize the Mayor to sign the Employment Agreement as soon as the position becomes available. Councilmember Wiegenstein seconded the motion, which passed 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Hizon, and Councilmembers Armes, Wiegenstein, and Marshall in favor, and Councilmembers Woessner, Hoffmire, and Stucky opposed. All members of Council congratulated Interim Administrator Combs following the vote. Adjourn Motion: There being no further business, Mayor Wright called for a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Marshall moved to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hizon. The motion was approved by a unani- mous vote, therefore the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. Certified by Julie Nester, City Clerk Regular Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 Page 11 of 11