COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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

Special Meeting- September 23, 2024

2.2

COTW - September 23, 2024

2.3

Regular Meeting - September 23, 2024

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

Service Recognition

Mayor Atkinson will present Chief Administrative Officer, Diane Smith, with her 15-year service pin award.

6.2

Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association

Miller Lewis of MORATA will provide a presentation to Council requesting support for their proposed project to create a new disc golf course at the Rodeo Grounds. The Grant Adjudication Committee initially received the request and are deferring to Council for decision. MORATA is requesting the following support:

1. Approval of the project to move forward on District-owned property;
2. Resolution of Support towards a grant application to the Province's REDIP grant funding program towards the project;
3. Cash grant up to $4,000 as contribution towards the grant application; and
4. Ongoing maintenance of the fairways.

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Mental Health and Addictions Accord - Draft for Review

NCLGA is seeking support for the attached Mental Health and Addictions Accord and that member municipalities and regional districts consider signing the Accord at the upcoming 2024 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium taking place in Prince George, November 13 - 14, 2024.

7.1.2

Request for Letter of Support

Judy Close, Kimta Transportation Society Bookkeeper, is requesting a letter of support for their application to the NDIT for operating funds to keep the shuttle running between Mackenzie and Prince George.

7.1.3

St. Peter's Pantry - Request for Support

Letter received from St. Peter's Pantry requesting a donation towards their services. In 2023 and 2024, the District approved cash grants of $5,000 to help with the purchase of food and supplies.

7.1.4

MCAC - Haunted Maze & Zombie Walk Request

Letter from the Mackenzie Community Arts Centre requesting support for the Haunted Maze and Zombie Walk. 

They are requesting:

1. Cash grant of $1940 towards the event
2. Community hall rental fee waiver (~$800 value)

7.1.5

MCAC - Request for Letter of Support

Resolution #1 - REDIP-FIT Grant

THAT the District of Mackenzie supports the Mackenzie Community Arts Council's application to the REDIP-FIT program for funding towards hiring a project manager and completing the next phase of upgrades at their new location at 9 Laurier Drive.

Resolution #2 - BCAH Grant

THAT the District of Mackenzie supports the Mackenzie Community Arts Council's application to the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage fund for their Rockin' the Ridgeline project.

Resolution #3 - BC Arts Council Grant

THAT the District of Mackenzie supports the Mackenzie Community Arts Council's application to the BC Arts Council's Art Infrastructure grant towards the installation of a new chairlift in their new space at 9 Laurier Drive.

7.1.6

BC Natural Resources Forum

A reminder early bird registration closes November 1, 2024.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Burden of Delinquent Taxes Letter

A letter from Michael Goetz, Mayor of Merritt, addressed to Deputy Minister Wood requesting the Provincial Government review and revise the Community Charter to relieve this burden on smaller municipalities.

7.2.2

Placement and Maintenance of Bike Racks During Winter

Ross Hobbs, MORATA President, is writing to advocate for the placement and maintenance of bike racks in key locations year round throughout Mackenzie.

7.2.3

Sekani Biofuel Project Press Release

Sekani Biofuels LP, a limited partnership between Tsay Keh Dene Nation and Provectus Biofuels Inc., is developing a state-of-the-art biofuels project in Mackenzie, utilizing proprietary technology proven for efficiency and environmental impact. This biofuel facility will convert wood waste and residuals from the Mackenzie region into clean drop-in gasoline, capable of replacing or blending with fossil fuels, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

7.2.4

October is Foster Family Month

Cory Heavener, Provincial Director of Child Welfare is asking Mayor and Council to proclaim October as Foster Family Month in British Columbia. 

7.2.5

Addressing Staffing Shortages in Northern Health with Human Resources

7.3

Centre Table File

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

2025 Community Grants – First Intake

• THAT Council approves the recommendations of the Grant Adjudication Committee for the first intake of the 2025 Community Grants Program as outlined in this report.

8.2

Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment – Mackenzie Autumn Lodge

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3

Commercial Property and Cyber Insurance 2024-2027

• THAT Council awards AON Reed Stenhouse a three-year term as the District of Mackenzie’s Insurance Broker for their Property, Crime, Boiler, Machinery and Cyber insurance;

  AND THAT Council approves the 2024-2025 premiums in the amount of $202,988;

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

8.4

Municipal Lot Sales & Leasing Review

• THAT Council approves the revised sale prices of Bell Place subdivision lots legally described as Lots 1, 2, 4, and 6 through 19, District Lot 3673 Cariboo District, Plan EPP36375, as per the attached subdivision plan, for sale prices by lot;

  AND THAT Council approve the revised sale prices, and the lease or sale, of the municipal airport subdivision lots legally described as Lots 1,2,3,5,6,8, and 9, District Lot 12479, Cariboo District, Plan EPP35189 as per the attached subdivision plan, for sale prices by lot;

  AND THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the documents.

8.5

Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. – Airport Lease

• THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the three-year lease agreement with Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Wright

9.2.2

Councillor Brumovsky

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1519, 2024

• THAT Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1519, 2024 be given first three readings.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT