COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, April 28, 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. 

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Regular Meeting - April 28, 2025

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 Community Services

Mackenzie Community Services is asking Mayor and Council to provide a letter of support towards their application for the Imagine Grant with Northern Health. 

7.1.2

Request for Support - Youth Wellness Society of Mackenzie

The Youth Wellness Society is requesting the utilization of space formerly used by the Mackenzie Mountaineers at the Mackenzie Recreation Centre. 

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

2025 NCLGA Northern Health Meeting Invitation

Northern Health will be participating at the upcoming NCLGA Annual General Meeting in Prince Rupert, BC. At the upcoming convention, Northern Health will be hosting one-on-one meetings with local government representatives to discuss any healthcare issues or questions you may have. 30 minute meetings will be hosted on the following dates:
Tuesday May 13th from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Wednesday May 14th from 8:30am until 12:00pm.

7.2.2

SD 57 Mackenzie Child Care Operator - Media Release

7.2.3

2025 Mackenzie Secondary School Capstone Invitation

Residents are invited to attend the 2025 Capstone Presentations in the Mackenzie Secondary School Gym. The presentations will take place May 8th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm

7.3

Centre Table File

• School District 57 Quarterly Newsletter

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget

• THAT Council approves the 2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget with the list of changes.

8.2

2025 Property Tax Revenues and Tax Rates

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3

Grant Resolutions of Support - Strategic Marketing Initiatives Plan

• Resolution #1 – Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant

  THAT Council supports the District of Mackenzie’s application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Marketing Initiatives grant program for funding towards the Strategic Marketing Initiatives Plan project.

  Resolution #2 – South Peace Mackenzie Trust

  THAT Council supports the District of Mackenzie’s application to South Peace Mackenzie Trust for funding towards the Strategic Marketing Initiatives Plan project.

8.4

License to Use – Purple Bicycle Patio

• THAT Council approves a three-year license to use agreement with The Purple Bicycle for the purposes of operating an outdoor patio area in the District-owned parking lot directly outside their establishment;

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

8.5

Licence to Use – City West Little Mac Ski Chalet

• THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a Licence to Use agreement with CityWest for the use of the Little Mac Ski Chalet.

8.6

2025 - 1st Quarter Activity Report

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1524, 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw

• THAT Bylaw No.1524, cited "2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No.1524, 2025" be given its first three readings.

12.2

Bylaw No. 1525 - Tax Rate 2025

• THAT Bylaw No. 1525, cited "2025 Tax Rate Bylaw No.1525, 2025" be given its first three readings.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT