COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, January 22, 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. 

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) (c) labour relations or other employee relations.

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Special Meeting- January 8, 2024

2.2

Regular Meeting - January 8, 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

Dry Grad Dinner and Dance Venue Rental

Request received from the 2024 Mackenzie Secondary School Grad Class requesting an in-kind grant to waive the rental fees to use the arena and the Community Hall for their Graduation in June. Approximate costs for renting both spaces would be $2,000. Note, the arena is scheduled to be blocked off this summer (April-September) for the arena slab project, the arena may not be available depending when construction begins. 

7.1.2

The Skadi Tour - All 42 Lift Serviced Ski Areas in BC in 42 Days

The Tidbits of Change Foundation is planning to ski all of the BC Ski Areas this winter and to meet with school and parent teacher organizations in the communities in order to encourage students to take on initiatives, help get them started, showcase the benefits of youths collaborating with their parents/mentors, and outline the Foundation bursaries available. The Ski visits will be documented by video blog and shared on social and traditional media. The Foundation is requesting lift tickets for two people on January 31st as well as suggestions of an interesting character/legend/great story regarding the ski area. The cost for two day passes would be approximately $65.00   

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

BC Honours and Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for British Columbia's two highest honours - the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship. Nominations will be accepted until April 5, 2024. 

7.2.2

Letter from Honourable Rob Flemming - Re: Kimta Transportation Society

7.2.3

Letter to Minister Farnworth - Re: Community Safety Act

Letter sent to Minister Farnworth from Mayor Atkinson regarding the Community Safety Act in response to correspondence received from the City of Fort St. John. 

7.2.4

Illumination of Mackenzie Recreation Centre for Epilepsy Awareness

Request received from the BC Epilepsy Society to light up the Rec Centre in purple on March 26, 2024 for International Purple Day for Epilepsy awareness. The BC Epilepsy Society has also requested the District of Mackenzie pass a motion to proclaim March 26, 2024 as International Purple Day, a sample motion has been provided.  

7.2.5

Mackenzie Figure Skating Club Request

Letter received from the Mackenzie Figure Skating Club requesting donations towards their comedy and casino night fundraiser that will be held on February 3, 2024.

7.2.6

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Request received from the Ontario Disability Employment Network to light up the Recreation Centre in Purple or Blue on October 17, 2024 in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Revised 2024 Budget Schedule

• THAT Council approves the revised Council meeting dates for the 2024 annual budget process.

8.2

2024 Water, Sewer and Garbage Bylaw Amendment

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3

Visitor Centre Caboose Operations 2024

• THAT Council approves the 2024 Visitor Services Agreement with the Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $28,000;

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

8.4

Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Grant App

• THAT Council approves the application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $30,000 towards Emergency Social Services equipment, training, and personnel wages;

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the grant application and, if the application is successful, any related documentation.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.1.1

Mayor Atkinson

9.2

Council Reports

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1511 Annual Mayor and Council Remuneration Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1511 cited as "Annual Mayor and Councillor Remuneration and Expenses Amendment Bylaw No. 1511, 2024" be adopted.

12.2

Bylaw No. 1512 Water Rates and Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1512 cited as "Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1512, 2024" be given the first three readings.

12.3

Bylaw No. 1513 Sewer Rates and Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1513 cited as "Sewer Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1513, 2024" be given the first three readings.

12.4

Bylaw No. 1514 Garbage Rates and Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1514 cited as "Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1514, 2024" be given the first three readings. 

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

14.1

Mackenzie Community Arts Centre

What: Self Expression Through Art Exhibit 
When: January 1-27, 2024 - Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Where: Notable Expression Gallery - Ernie Bodin Community Centre 

Special Meet the Artist: Sunshine Brown 
January 25, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Limited spots available, please pre-register

14.2

Recreation Centre - Walk to Italy

Recreation Services is teaming up with the New Horizons Bridging the Gap project to provide a fun way to stay active and social during the long winter months. 

Join us for our 9,966 km walk to Rome, Italy! The walk starts January 29 and runs until April 22. Register by calling 250-997-5283 or by emailing [email protected]. 

14.3

BC Hydro - Williston Reservoir Operations Open House

BC Hydro is hosting an open house to discuss Williston Reservoir operations. Members of the public are invited to attend. Due to low inflows from ongoing drought, below average water levels are forecast for Williston Reservoir this spring.

Date: Thursday February 8, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Mackenzie Recreation Centre, 400 Skeena Drive

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT