COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, May 06, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 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. 

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) (j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;

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

RDFFG - Recycling Presentation

Chris Calder, Chief Administrative Officer  and Laura Zapotichny, General Manager of Environmental Services of the Regional District of Fraser - Fort George (RDFFG)  will have a presentation on changes to recycling services in Mackenzie.

6.2

KPMG - Presentation of Audited Financial Statements

Michaela Roque partner at KPMG LLP will present the District's 2023 draft financial statements.

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.3

Centre Table File

• Proposals received for commercial property appraisal services
• Logging and Sawmilling journal March April 2024

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Draft 2023 Audited Financial Statements

• THAT Council approves the District of Mackenzie’s draft 2023 Audited Financial Statements.

8.2

Commercial Property Appraisal Services Award

• THAT Council awards 2024 Commercial Property Appraisal Services to Suncorp Valuations in the amount of $18,500 plus GST;

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

8.3

MLMCF Appointment

• THAT Council determine next steps for the MLMCF 2024 Board Appointment.

8.4

BCCFA Conference Sponsorship

• THAT Council amend their platinum donation to BC Community Forest Association Conference to be held in Mackenzie in June 2024 as outlined in this report.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1515, 2024

• THAT Council give Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1515, 2024 final reading and be adopted.

12.2

Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1516, 2024

• THAT Council give Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1516, 2024 final reading and be adopted.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

 

 

14.1

Bear Awareness Training

May 4th @ 12:00PM in the Mackenzie Secondary School gym

14.2

MMIWG2S MARCH - RED DRESS DAY

May 5th meet at the Mackenzie Secondary School parking lot @ 12:00PM 
Come prepared to walk drum and sing

14.3

Emergency Preparedness Presentation

May 11th @11:00AM
Come learn what to do in an emergency from Mackenzie's Fire Department and Mackenzie Community Servies

14.4

2024 Community Clean Up Days

May 15th - Community garbage pick up 
May 21st & 22nd - Townsite and Ghantahaz fire smart pick up

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT