COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, March 24, 2025 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

Hello, everyone. Just a quick note that we will be livestreaming and recording this meeting. The recordings will be made accessible on the District website. 

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) (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Regular Meeting - March 10, 2025

2.2

Special Meeting- March 10, 2025

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

N/A

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

N/A

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Letter of Comment - Sunrise Expansion Program

Jennifer Prochera, Community and Indigenous Relations Advisor, has provided key discussion points following the Enbridge Sunrise Expansion Program Round Table, that took place on February 11, 2025 in Mackenzie. Jennifer is requesting a Letter of Comment from the District of Mackenzie regarding the Sunrise Expansion Program. The deadline for submissions is May 13, 2025.

7.1.2

Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Membership Dues

The District of Mackenzie Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Membership dues are $2,682.76.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Letter from Mackenzie Figure Skating Club

Letter from Mackenzie Figure Skating Club expressing concern regarding the closure of the Mackenzie Recreation Centre on Sundays and 1/2 days Mondays. 

7.2.2

Letter from Mackenzie Minor Hockey

Letter from Mackenzie Minor Hockey expressing concerns about the heating in the arena.

7.2.3

BC Hydro Williston Lake Reservoir Forecast Update

BC Hydro is continuing to manage its system, which continues to be affected by the previous years’ drought. Planning for the water levels in Williston Reservoir, prior to the onset of this spring’s snowmelt, is essential for ensuring reliable operations. BC Hydro has requested permission to draft Williston Reservoir below 2150 feet, if necessary, due to low system inflows the prior season. 

7.2.4

Blood Plasma Donor Centre in Northern BC

Mark Karjaluoto and Chantelle Messier, Our Blood Counts, are requesting the District's support in principle, for the establishment of a Northern BC Blood Plasma Donor Centre in Prince George, BC. 

7.2.5

Sugarcane Documentary 2025 Indigenous Culture Week

Andrea Morrison, Aboriginal Advisor/Liaison, CNC Mackenzie Campus, would like to formally invite Mayor and Council to a showing of the documentary Sugarcane, at the Purple Bicycle, Wednesday March 26, from 6pm-9pm. Due to viewing rights, a maximum capacity is set at 50 people. Please RSVP if you would like to attend. 

7.2.6

Light Up in Purple for National Dental Hygienist Week

Brittney Sander, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, The Canadian Dental Hygienist Association, is requesting that the Mackenzie Recreation Centre be lit up in purple to celebrate National Dental Hygienist Wee as part of the Canadian Dental Hygienist Association's national "Put Your Purple On!" campaign.

7.3

Centre Table File

• Vehicle Replacement 2025 Utilities Truck Quotes
• Kwadacha River Bridge Construction Environmental Management Plan
• Praxis Solutions Proposal 
• Praxis Solutuions Team Member Qualifications
• Enbridge Round Table Discussion Presentation
• Rural Health Matters Mid Month March Edition

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Contract Award – Development Services Program Update

• THAT Council awards the Development Services Program Update project to Praxis Solutions in the amount of $34,400 plus GST;

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

8.2

Land Referral - Application for a Section 11 Kwadacha Natural Resources Limited Partnership

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

8.3

Vehicle Replacement – 2025 GMC Sierra 1500

• THAT Council awards the purchase of a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 from Wood Wheaton Supercenter in the amount of $49,086 plus GST;

  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

• Councillor Wright

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1521, 2025, Water Rates Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1521, 2025 cited "Water Rates Regulations Amendment  Amendment Bylaw" be adopted.

12.2

Bylaw No. 1522, 2025, Sewer Rates Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1522, 2025 cited "Sewer Rates Regulations Amendment Bylaw" be adopted.

12.3

Bylaw No. 1523, 2025, Garbage Rates Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1523, 2025, cited "Garbage Rates Regulations Amendment Bylaw" be adopted.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT