COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, July 24, 2023 at 7:15 P.m. - 8:15 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers of the Municipal Office

1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

1.
CALL TO ORDER

We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather is within the traditional territory of the Tse'khene People of the McLeod Lake Indian Band.

1.1
Defer to Closed Meeting

THAT the Special Closed meeting be deferred until after the regular meeting;

AND THAT the basis of the Special Closed Meeting relates to Section 90 (1) (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

2.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1
Committee of the Whole - June 26, 2023

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Jun26_2023 - English.pdf

2.2
Regular Meeting - June 26, 2023

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RC_Jun26_2023 - English.pdf

4.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.

5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

Please note that all comments and questions must pertain to items listed on the agenda.

Are there any members of the public in attendance this evening who wish to comment on the agenda?

Administration are there any members of the public attending through Zoom or Phone that wish to comment on the agenda?

7.
CORRESPONDENCE

THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1
For Action:

7.1.1
RDFFG - Bylaw No. 3310, 2023

1.RDFFG - Fire Department Coordination Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 3310, 2023.pdf

Letter received from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George advising that they gave third reading to Fire Department Coordination Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 3310, 2023. The RD is asking for a certified resolution indicating support for adoption of the Bylaw.

7.2
For Consideration:

Is there anything Council wishes to address in the "For Consideration" or "Centre Table File" correspondence?

7.2.1
MLIB Sponsorship Letter

1.2023 MLIB SPONSORSHIP LETTER.pdf

Letter received from McLeod Lake Indian Band requesting sponsorship of the Annual General Assembly that will be held from August 9-11, 2023. Council has already approved the in-kind request to use the portable stage and sound system for this event (value approx. $5,000).

7.2.2
City of Prince George - UBCM Resolution

1.City of Prince George Resolution - Reimbursing Local Governments for Medical Services Provided by Local Government Fire and.pdf

Resolution received from the City of Prince George, submitted to be included in the 2023 UBCM Convention, regarding reimbursing local governments for medical services provided by local government fire and rescue services.

7.2.3
City of Surrey Letter

1.2023.07.05 Mayor Locke Letter to Mayor and Council - Mackenzie (District).pdf

Letter received from the City of Surrey Mayor regarding Council's vote to keep the RCMP as the police of the jurisdiction.

7.2.4
South Peace Mackenzie Trust - Grant Approval

1.SPMT-M-007 Project Approved District of Mackenzie Relocation Package (1).pdf

Letter received from the South Peace Mackenzie Trust advising that the District was successful in the grant application in the amount of $14,440 towards the Relocation Materials Project.

7.2.5
MSS Grad - Thank you letter

1.MSS - Thank you letter.pdf

Thank you letter received from Mackenzie Secondary School for the District's bursary awarded. The recipient of the award was Ariel Poole. A photo was submitted and will be available in the Centre Table File.

7.2.6
BC Summer Swimming Swim Meet - Thank you

1.BC Summer Swim Meet - Thank you letter.pdf

Thank you letter received from the BC Summer Swim Meeting Regional Director for the District of Mackenzie supporting the Swim Meet that was held at the Rec Centre June 10-11, 2023.

7.2.7
Peace Island Park - Gold Panning Championship

1.Gold Panning Championship - Invitation.pdf

Invitation to attend the 51st Annual World Invitational Class "A" Gold Panning Championship August 4-6, 2023 in Taylor, BC.

7.2.8
Light It Up for NDEAM

1.Light Up for NDEAM.pdf

Request received from the Ontario Disability Employment Network to light up the Municipal Office in Purple or Blue on October 19, 2023 in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

7.2.9
Prostate Cancer Awareness

1.2023 REQUEST.pdf

Request received from the Prostate Cancer Foundation of BC asking municipalities to light up local landmarks in blue during the month of September. Prince George will be lighting up Mr. PG September 18-25th and Quesnel will be lighting up the Footbridge on September 17th.

Blue-green algae tips for summer.

7.3
Centre Table File

Magazines:
-Logging & Sawmilling Journal - May/June 2023
-Truck Logger BC - Summer 2023

8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1
Annual Report

1.2022 Annual Report(1).pdf

2.Annual Report Comment - K. Chada_Redacted(1).pdf

3.[FINAL] 2022 AR(1).pdf

In accordance with Section 99 of the Community Charter, Council will solicit and review any final feedback from the public in regard to the 2022 Annual Report prior to adoption.
Are there any members of the public in attendance this evening who wish to comment on the Annual Report?
Administration are there any members of the public attending through Zoom or Phone that wish to comment on the Annual Report?
Have any written comments been received?

THAT Council approves the 2022 Annual Report.

8.2
COTW Council Procedure

1.COTW Council Procedure.pdf

THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3
Outdoor Smoking Shelter

1.Outdoor Smoking Shelter(1).pdf

THAT Council direct staff how to proceed with the Outdoor Smoking Shelter options brought forward.

8.4
Vehicle Replacement – 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

1.Replacement Vehicle - 2023 Chevrolet Colorado.pdf

THAT Council awards the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado from Wood Wheaton Supercenter in the amount of $51,728 plus GST;

AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the contract and any related documentation.