COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, November 25, 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. 

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Regular Meeting - November 12, 2024

2.2

Special Meeting- November 12, 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

6.1

Community Grants Presentation

In 2020, Council adopted the Community Grants Policy 3.16 which requires all organizations approved for Fee-For-Service Agreements to provide an in-person presentation to Council at the end of each year highlighting accomplishments, goals and objectives, benefits provided to the community, and a financial statement outlining how the District’s funding was utilized. The following organizations will be presenting this evening:

• Mackenzie & District Museum
• Mackenzie Golf and Country Club
• Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

2024 UBCM Minister Meeting Responses

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

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

2024 By-Election Results

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.2

2024-2028 Financial Plan Amendment

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3

Proposed 2025 Budget Schedule

• THAT Council approves the proposed Council meeting dates for the 2025 annual budget process.

8.4

Land Referral – Notice of Work Terus Construction

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

8.5

Fire Smart Structure Protection Trailer

• THAT Council awards the contract for the purchase of the Structure Protection Unit Trailer to Kitt Equipment Ltd. for a total of $29,105.11 plus GST;

  AND that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the purchase and any documentation related.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

• Councillor Wright

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1520, 2024

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

13.1

South Peace Mackenzie Trust Application

• THAT Council directs staff to submit a grant application to the South Peace Mackenzie Trust with the intention of hiring a second Economic Development Worker for the municipality to work in the Corporate Service Department.

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT