COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, September 25, 2023 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) (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

2.1

Regular Meeting - September 11, 2023

2.2

Special Meeting- September 12, 2023

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

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 19, 2023 in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief - September 2023

7.2.2

BC Nature - Federation of BC Naturalists

Invitation to attend the Municipal Protected Areas Project webinar hosted by BC Nature on October 4, 2023 at 10:00 am. 

7.2.3

Ministry of Forests - Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project

Invitation to attend upcoming sessions on the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project.

7.3

Centre Table File

• Young Anderson Barristers & Solicitors - September 2023 Newsletter

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Local Government Climate Action Program - Reporting

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.2

Business Façade Improvement Program 2023

• THAT Council approves the applications to the Business Façade Improvement Program to a maximum amount of $8,910.21.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Wright

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

14.1

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30, 2023

14.2

Mackenzie Seniors' Week - September 24 - October 1, 2023

14.3

FireSmart Curbside Pickup

Mackenzie Townsite - October 3, 2023
Gantahaz Residents - October 4, 2023

14.4

Mike Morris Meet and Greet

October 10, 2023 
Terry's Tiny Cafe
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT