COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, May 05, 2025 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 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

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

6.1

KPMG - Presentation of Audited Financial Statements

Tamara Taylor, Manager at KPMG LLP, will present the District’s 2024 draft financial statements.

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Request for Resolution of Support - Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society

The Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society is requesting a resolution of support from the District of Mackenzie for their application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust's Community Places Program to help with renovation costs, specifically preparing the back yard of their new location, at 298 Mackenzie Blvd., into a parking area.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Letter to Premier Eby

Mayor Dekens, Village of Telkwa, has written Premier David Eby to formally call for a comprehensive reset of Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) and an audit of the organization's operations and expenditures. The proposed increases in natural gas delivery rates, have raised significant concerns among residents. 

7.3

Centre Table File

• December 31, 2024 Audit Findings Report
• Bylaw Van Replacement Quotes

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements

• THAT Council approves the District of Mackenzie’s draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements.

8.2

Bylaw Van Replacement – 2025 Chevy Colorado

• THAT Council awards the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Colorado with canopy from Wood Wheaton Supercenter in the amount of $41,153 plus GST;

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

8.3

Airport Hangar – Assignment

• THAT Council authorizes the Assignment and Landlord’s Consent for lease of 0.109 hectares of the property legally described as Lot C, Plan 23098, District Lot 12479;

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement.

8.4

Draft Submission to Province of BC RE: UWR #u-7-001 and WHA 7-018

• THAT Council provides feedback and any suggested changes to the draft letter of comment to the Province of BC with respect to the Ungulate Winter Range proposal (UWR #u-7-001) and Wildlife Habitat Area proposal (WHA 7-018) for Southern Mountain Caribou.

8.5

MLMCF Board Appointments

• THAT Council directs staff on next steps with regard to the District’s MLMCF Board appointment process.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1524, 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw

• THAT Bylaw No.1524, cited "2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No.1524, 2025" be adopted.

12.2

Bylaw No.1525 - Tax Rate 2025 

• THAT Bylaw No. 1525, cited "2025 Tax Rate Bylaw No.1525, 2025" be adopted.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

• NCLGA AGM and Convention May 12 - 15
• Mackenzie Fire Hall #1 Grand Opening May 24, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT