COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7:15 P.m. - 8:15 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers of the Municipal Office

1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

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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. 

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Regular Meeting - August 14, 2023

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

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?

6.

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Rec Centre Membership

Email received from resident, Nicole Bilton, requesting an exception be made to allow herself and her son to qualify for a reduced Rec Centre membership. 

7.1.2

CNC Request for Support

Email received from Shannon Bezo, Regional Principal of the College of New Caledonia, requesting the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support towards their grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust - Economic Infrastructure Grant program to fund the completion of the renovations and assets needed for CNC's Event/Teaching Kitchen space that was opened in 2021.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Quesnel Highway 97 North-South Interconnector Project Request for Support

Letter received from the City of Quesnel for support towards the Quesnel Highway 97 North-South Interconnector Project by resolution or letter of support. 

7.2.2

Service Canada in the Community - September

Service Canada will be in the Community on September 12th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm. 

7.2.3

Canadian Institute of Forestry - National Forest Week September 17-23, 2023

Request received from the Canadian Institute of Forestry to participate in National Forest Week September 17-23, 2023. The one-week campaign challenges Canadians across the country to learn more about the forest sector and its significance to Canada's culture, history, and future, while also supporting a greater recognition of forests as a valuable, renewable and green resource. Suggested participation includes sharing promotional material from the Canadian Institute of Forestry on social media platforms. 

7.3

Centre Table File

• 2023 UBCM Annual Report
• International Cybernetics - Proposal for the 2023 Pavement Management Program

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Construction Update on New Fire Hall

• THAT this report be received for information.

8.2

Paving Management Plan – Contract Award

• THAT Council awards the 2023 Roadway Data Collection and Pavement Management Plan contract to International Cybernetics Canada Inc. in the amount of up to $45,168 plus applicable taxes;

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

8.3

TELUS Watertower Lease

• THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the attached lease agreement with TELUS Communications Inc. for use of the roof of the District water tower for communication purposes.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.1.1

Mayor Atkinson - June/July

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor McMeeken - July/August 

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

14.1

2023 Union of BC Municipalities Convention

September 18-22, 2023

15.

INQUIRIES

• In-person
• Online (Zoom/phone)
• Written comments received

16.

ADJOURNMENT