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Ken (who spoke for staff) and others summarized ongoing planning: consultants (Moffett Nichols) are reviewing smaller-footprint dredging alternatives and reconfiguration to reduce cost, staff are exploring a business-and-occupation (B&O) tax item to present to council, and the city is discussing possible port-district options and outreach to the Port of Coupeville.

Commissioners estimated combined dredging and breakwater reengineering needs in a $12'$14 million range and said the marina's critical breakwater work and depth problems cannot be solved by piecemeal projects alone. Staff and commissioners discussed financing avenues including a port-district election (which can take multiple election cycles), a general obligation bond (which also requires a public vote), state and federal grants, and use of real-estate excise tax (REET) funds when appropriate.

Several commissioners urged fellow commission members to sign up for public comment at city council meetings to repeatedly remind council of the urgency and to press for a specific financing plan. Staff said some state and federal legislators and agencies have expressed interest and the city administration is actively pursuing multiple options.

No formal funding decision was taken at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to continue pursuing multiple funding tracks and to return with a financing recommendation and schedule.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2-10-25 City of Oak Harbor Marina Advisory Commission","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners urged regular council outreach and described multiple funding paths — port district, B&O tax, general obligation bond, and state/federal grants — noting dredging and breakwater reengineering could cost an estimated $12-14 million.","taxTitle","Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington","taxId",54122,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342255,"Harbor Master Chris resigns; commission plans expedited hiring and possible contractor support",0,2709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220&start=2709&end=2709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220/thumbnail_2709000.jpg","/articles/6342255/Oak-Harbor/Island-County/Washington/Harbor-Master-Chris-resigns-commission-plans-expedited-hiring-and-possible-contractor-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342255-f107836ea73d9434d0a4a3d7372a6758/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188094&Signature=imeBp6PgoV-oJgimyBx-X8iUCgGmRAim430gNziKiSts-A7Mg9ihkDxgP4rQFbq2flAkjlLOWNihkVSuZwodi6I~qPvR1kQyfPRpDRBblvEg7owQ7kF7Ah2rOoEUQZn-kk5pMJ2dtVrhyl-sX2QgVXIeo3~UQk6-CPRw3CWHwp0xBZNs7zXbec9MVHiopmepWTSm-So~Ez1T-~Epesab2A5LBCCz-RU1gZpkfvLgZZkpaf8vAhy1-IGvf8jRWloI8TmEY5SOSPm4Drtm08YS894STtcMSBvfTmZ-ZsAC6P0fchSSH1pZgMWL7d2SNJGHBdbFQWMTO0DXh72ugbXO4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chris, the harbor master, informed the Marine Advisory Commission that he has submitted his resignation and will relocate south to be closer to family. The commission and staff expressed appreciation for his service and discussed next steps to fill the position.

City staff said they will post a revised Harbor Master job description this week and expedite hiring. Staff also said they may temporarily relocate an office to the marina to provide additional hands during the transition. Commissioners asked staff to consider retaining Chris on a contract basis for project continuity, particularly for capital planning and ongoing work with engineering consultants.

Separately, staff reported operational updates: the marina is already sold out for the music festival and receiving Fourth of July reservations, and the marina is recruiting for a new year-round, part-time Marina Maintenance Level 1 position at roughly 20 hours per week (seasonal staff will also return).

The commission discussed enforcement of marina rules, including letters to owners whose vessels show excessive growth and the requirement that boats be operational within 72 hours. Staff explained they had sent certified letters to about 20 boats and received responses from several owners who pledged to remedy conditions.

Staff also reviewed the state's derelict boat reimbursement program with commissioners. Staff said the city used the program late last year to pay $8,500 for hauling and disposal of derelict vessels and later received reimbursement from the state after submitting required documentation.","Oak Harbor Harbor Master Chris announced his resignation; commissioners discussed filling the Harbor Master post, adding a year-round 20-hour maintenance position, sea-trial enforcement and derelict-boat reimbursement from the state.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342258,"Commission to seek prices for dock carts; recommends buying seven and one outboard carrier",475,1585000,2060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220&start=1585&end=2060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220/thumbnail_1585000.jpg","/articles/6342258/Oak-Harbor/Island-County/Washington/Commission-to-seek-prices-for-dock-carts-recommends-buying-seven-and-one-outboard-carrier","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342258-2ba1da698d3b50094f34d3575147898c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188094&Signature=jThuoZd48Ah97Yj8HTf2dqkhWzdOGVhITdyKEkSSiqBePysP6Oa3atilONpEQIOXKjBt4y9lluHuXDXEj9oQj-FnT5O685pVX0jedzuz15fpO-OII3Y~-VqRKKnIjE4NXWe6yNMnLRu-2StjNfWchZRZfNNwEfYBJMPgZupc1zMko4WFiLGGe0BL3Pxo12rJrcZin5Hiy5mOlQwyRtsFh-D9gUivJoMhZpfeS6ypf7XYC35vM8vwDTdiG5jndgychqUC3eQr8PLu4wSrGg8~HUYa56LsHOmgVlCjH-nr921KQomVwmpPnn8BDLU2it7Jzk4b359ExcH~0vExKYL9kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marine Advisory Commission directed staff to obtain firm prices for a mix of dock carts and one outboard-motor carrier, with an initial target of seven new dock carts, and to report back at a future meeting.

Commissioners reviewed vendor options and dimensions, noting that the most serviceable dock-cart model discussed has a 34-inch overall width while some docks provide only 28 inches of clearance adjacent to power pedestals. Staff suggested mixing cart sizes or removing meter housings to accommodate larger carts; commissioners asked staff to explore options.

Commissioners also discussed keeping some existing fiberglass carts in service, encouraging private donations of carts (several members volunteered possible donations), and selling foldable aluminum carts to tenants at a small markup as an additional option.

Staff said Fisheries Supply and other marine suppliers might provide discounts, and the commission authorized staff to compare vendor pricing and delivery options, then return with firm bids. The commission confirmed funds are available in the marina account for the initial purchase.

The commission did not take a formal purchasing vote at the meeting; it authorized staff to pursue pricing and procurement options and to coordinate with the short-term projects subcommittee.","After reviewing models and space constraints, the commission agreed staff should get firm prices for seven dock carts and one outboard motor carrier, and consider donated carts and selling folding carts to tenants.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342263,"Commission recommends Option B for new marina entrance signs; mandated wording to remain",450,1134000,1584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220&start=1134&end=1584","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220/thumbnail_1134000.jpg","/articles/6342263/Oak-Harbor/Island-County/Washington/Commission-recommends-Option-B-for-new-marina-entrance-signs-mandated-wording-to-remain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342263-8230d60a66ab8467915695be0586483b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188094&Signature=cGHvj0-UJHbT050fIZ9p0atZC65-CCA1XSQ7VFjaJ4hz1g6yXnzF244v0LJGqEQWrn-~Sw4n1W4zdZfvf1SypiXorH5FC~jVZyLjI-eaXffbVyi8o79QSseryBoFI0u56kRarvHPBHW76axEJp3HOPsWKj1PP9hPcDGK9K666Evc19TRKkw6DGv9yA8c-GCEwSvrWd~LXwoT6YvFt7lvm9Czg9giMbE45mbQTHUS1ZgspCtFmIoBesiXW1uOf-4aDopq48oLIDmTt~GoeeLFPU1qzJpUocRio37Iu271WskZgiNI78gnTLcw2~7sItLanH0KeWbLJe8GMzuTQlvfdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marine Advisory Commission recommended using design Option B for the replacement entrance signs and adopting the updated marina logo (without the anchor). The recommendation was approved by voice vote at the Feb. 10 meeting.

Commissioners reviewed two sign designs and the proposed new logos. Staff said federal grant/acquisition language and the phrase \"Marine Park for use by the general public\" are required on the sign under the property transfer agreement; one commissioner asked staff to double-check the original 1972 agreement language to confirm required wording.

Some commissioners said the \"for use by the general public\" wording strengthens the case that the marina should receive park-related funding; one commissioner asked that the city acknowledge the marina's contribution to unallocated city expenses if it is officially presented as a public park.

The commission also discussed whether the replacement signs should include the new logo with or without the anchor. Staff said sign-making timing prevented a final logo redesign in the current production run; the commission agreed to recommend Option B with one of the new, anchor-less logos.

The motion to recommend Option B for the sign passed by voice vote. Staff will deliver the recommendation to the sign vendor and confirm the precise wording required by prior property agreements.","The Marine Advisory Commission recommended replacing the marina entrance sign with design Option B and to use one of the new logos without the anchor. Commissioners noted federal-acquisition and public-use wording must remain on the sign.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342269,"Marine Advisory Commission raises hydroplane spectator rate to $2.50 per foot, keeps standard electrical fee",391,121000,512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220&start=121&end=512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255401-c5406ddc584354455d795aa4d4879220/thumbnail_121000.jpg","/articles/6342269/Oak-Harbor/Island-County/Washington/Marine-Advisory-Commission-raises-hydroplane-spectator-rate-to-250-per-foot-keeps-standard-electrical-fee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342269-90c050315b701db26a0590aa679f63d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188094&Signature=bN6o2lzpGmJWcfg66WC7IKPL9T3iuBy-lR8Gk59rgOit5xqHqU23GILINJBxrtMGA-rGWQt8rDidX3GQ~Cch2llfyp4u~Q6LXACSnezTJ~H4rB8OEPUCFSMqHXK4iigNx8cGSiJFWLd9pBiuusvglpABgc5gSSnqqjQj1m6f9l2ZSunGYM1xDckwAGKDkRR2pbIo-yxDzYL-KYA8FuoyfJihor1ilrLmsEl8AhLB692rilxg8qYkLI9qf-skn5sM0QwbQDy7HF3SFy-BIAy~BJrPOsYdmNiolV7WH8bDrJMD73a6~G9Zrd~Y-6aTmpuYNdrjtFGTktX66ErPRAFH3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marine Advisory Commission voted to set spectator rates for this summer's hydroplane races at $2.50 per foot per night with a three-night minimum and to keep the standard electricity charge at $6.35 per night.

The change was proposed during the commission's Feb. 10 meeting as staff said the marina typically loses a night of transient business because many visiting boats arrive Friday, race on Saturday, and depart Sunday. Chris, the harbor master, recommended the $2.25 rate earlier in the discussion but commissioners moved to $2.50 to more closely match special-event pricing elsewhere and to help cover lost revenue from slips that cannot be backfilled.

The commission also directed staff to continue reservations processing once rates are set. Staff reported the Bellingham Yacht Club had asked to reserve about 15 slips and that the marina is near capacity for the event.

Commissioners raised staffing and permitting concerns tied to last year's event, including overtime and the amount of marina staff time spent shuttling equipment, monitoring the channel and supporting event logistics. Commissioners asked staff to invite the event's promoter or owner (referred to in the meeting as Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Wiesner) to a future meeting to clarify responsibilities for buoy placement, setup labor and staffing costs and to give the commission a clear \"go/no-go\" decision well in advance of August.

The commission noted that Coast Guard permitting is sometimes not issued until a few weeks before the event and requested a plan B if the organizer cannot meet staffing or permitting requirements. The commission instructed staff to request a follow-up agenda item to secure organizer commitments and to document anticipated staff time and potential compensation for overtime.

The motion to set the spectator rate at $2.50 per foot and the three-night minimum passed by voice vote; commissioners also approved keeping electricity at the standard $6.35 nightly fee.

The commission will notify waiting reservations once staff assigns slips and collects payments.","The Oak Harbor Marine Advisory Commission set a $2.50-per-foot nightly spectator rate for the summer hydroplane event, with a three-night minimum, and affirmed the standard $6.35 nightly electricity charge. Commissioners also asked staff to seek clearer commitments from event organizers on course setup and staff support before the August event.","actionData","errors"]

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