COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, April 08, 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

Regular Meeting - March 25, 2024

2.2

COTW Meeting - March 25, 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

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Request for Support - Mackenzie Forestry Services

Letter received from Frank Lennard of Mackenzie Forestry Services requesting a letter of support for a proposal to the McLeod Lake Community Forest to reconstruct Kirby's Cabin on behalf of the Mackenzie Nordique's Cross Country Ski Club. 

7.1.2

Mackenzie Volunteer Appreciation Week

Letter from the New Horizons Bridging the Gap project under the College of New Caledonia Mackenzie Campus requesting the District of Mackenzie pass a motion to proclaim April 14-20. 2024 as Mackenzie Volunteer Appreciation Week. A sample motion has been provided.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Chetwynd Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew (NIFAC) Base

Letter received from Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests regarding the relocation of the Chetwynd Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew (NIFAC) Base.

7.3

Centre Table File

• Land Referral Package - Application for Section 17 (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area)
• Land Referral Package - Application for Section 56/57 (Mackenzie Rocky Mountain Riders)
• 64 Centennial Janitorial Services Contract Proposals Received

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action

• THAT Council directs staff to bring a report back outlining the progress that has been made in reaching the goal of: “Adopt and make progress on the specific Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action identified for local Government.” 

8.2

Land Referral – Application for a Section 17 (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area)

• THAT Council directs Administration on how to respond to the referral request.

8.3

Land Referral - Application for a Section 56/57 Mackenzie Rocky Mountain Riders

• THAT Council directs Administration on how to respond to the referral request.

8.4

Mackenzie Alpine Riders – Request to Amend Licence of Occupation

• THAT Council considers the request made by the Mackenzie Alpine Riders and provides staff with direction for the next steps.

8.5

Mackenzie Public Library – Funding Increase Request

• THAT Council direct staff on their preferred option for the Mackenzie Public Library request for increased funding.

8.6

64 Centennial – Janitorial Services Contract

• THAT Council awards the 2024 – 2025 Janitorial Services Contract for 64 Centennial Drive to Bee-Clean Building Maintenance in the amount of up to $3,666.19 per month plus GST for year one of the contract and up to $3,757.85 per month plus GST for year two of the contract;

  AND THAT if mutually agreeable, the option be approved to extend the contract up to an additional year;

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

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Brumovsky

Councillor Brumovsky provided a written report.

9.2.2

Councillor Tapper

Councillor Tapper provided a written report.

9.2.3

Councillor Wright

Councillor Wright provided a written report.

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT