COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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Date:
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Council Chambers of the Municipal Office
1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

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. 

  • 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;

  • THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

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?

Mayor Atkinson will present Director of Recreation Services, Terry Gilmer, with his 5-year long service award and Recreation Facility Manager, Nicole Siebert, with her 10-year long service award from the District of Mackenzie.

Rudi Mayser, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Omineca Region, Sandra Sulyma, Land & Resource Specialist, Omineca Region, and Jennifer Chermesnok, Land & Resource Specialist, Omineca Region, will share information regarding the Kaska-BC Land Use Planning project. 

  • THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

Mackenzie Community Services (MCS) is requesting a Letter of Support for their application to Northern Development Initiative Trust - Northern Healthy Communities Fund, as they undergo a critical relocation and leasehold improvement project at 403 Mackenzie Blvd, units 1, 2, and 3). MCS has provided a draft letter for the District of Mackenzie to submit. 

St. Peter's Pantry is requesting a Letter of Support for their 2025 grant application to Centerra Gold Inc. Community Project Fund.

The District of Chetwynd is requesting a Letter of Support for their grant applications to The Canadian Community-Building Fund and The Strategic Priorities Fund for funding towards the construction of a new firehall. 

The 2025/26 NCLGA Annual Membership Dues (April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026) total $2192.35. The previous year, 2024/25 NLGA Annual Membership Dues paid were $2,128.49

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

The attached resolution(s) endorsed by Mackenzie Mayor and Council have been received by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). These Resolutions will be included in the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Resolution Book for the 2025 UBCM Convention in September. 

Northern Health will once again be hosting individual stakeholder meetings at the upcoming Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in Victoria BC, September 22 - September 25, 2025. The meeting requests are due on August 20, 2025. 

BC Assessment will be offering the opportunity to have a personalized, private meeting with delegates from BC Assessment during the week of the UBCM 2025 Convention. The meetings are 25 minutes in length, and will be held on Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24 at the Hotel Grand Pacific. 

Jim Standen, Assistant Deputy Minister, Conservation and Recreation Division, has responded to the District of Mackenzie's letter regarding the closure of Whisker's Point for the 2025 season. 

Mayor Joan Atkinson has written to the Honourable David Eby, M.L.A, Premier of British Columbia, the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, and Chris O'Riley, Chief Executive Officer, BC Hydro, requesting the province re-examine the BC Clean Energy Act to include nuclear energy as a viable component of the energy strategy, allowing for a diversified and sustainable energy future for British Columbia. 

Earlier this year, the provincial government launched a health authority review with the goal of ensuring that resource allocations are supporting critical patient services, and that resources support front-line patient care. UBCM is gathering input from members for the review. 

An update on the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project and upcoming opportunities to engage on proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act. An engagement session focusing on local government is planned for August 12, 2025. 

The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) is reviewing cannabis market controls (license cap, tied-house, vertical integration) and is looking into enabling cannabis sales at events. Input will help inform policy development and ensure the priorities of local governments in British Columbia are understood. Written feedback from local governments must be submitted by September 1st, 2025.

CN Rail is requesting the District of Mackenzie proclaim September 15 - 21, 2025 Rail Safety Week.

The Canadian Institute of Forestry is inviting municipalities across Canada to participate in National Forest Week, September 21 - 27, 2025. 

Resident David Sisko, has emailed staff regarding Bylaw No. 1168, All-Terrain Vehicle Regulations and clarifications for insured ATV's crossing roads in town limits. 

An update from Cindy Heitman, President, CNC, regarding the Youth Trades Sampler program. CNC will not be able to run the program this fall. CNC will offer Welding Foundation for Mackenzie in the Spring of 2026.

Centerra Gold is sharing their H1 2025 newsletter for their British Columbia mine sites, inlcuding updates about Mount Milligan, Endako and Kemess mines. 

  • Emergency Management Program Review Proposal
  • Emergency  Management Program Review
  • Pool Slide Report Documents

In accordance with Section 99 of the Community Charter, Council will provide an opportunity for any final feedback from the public in regard to the 2024 Annual Report prior to adoption.

  • Are there any members of the public in attendance this evening who wish to comment on the Annual Report?
  • Are there any members of the public attending through Zoom or Phone that wish to comment on the Annual Report?
  • Have any written comments been received? 
  • THAT Council approves the 2024 Annual Report.

  • THAT Council awards the contract for Emergency and Continuity Program Gap Analysis to Colliers Project Leaders in the amount of $45,000 plus GST;

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

  • THAT Council approves the grant application to the NDIT Marketing Grant Program for up to $11,000 plus GST;

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

  • THAT Council awards the purchase of an amusement pool slide from Aquatic Amusements Inc.

    for a price of $290,352 plus GST;

    THAT Council awards the purchase of mechanical, pump and install for the slide from Aquatic Amusements Inc. for a price of $37,544 plus GST;

    AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the contract and any other related documentation.

  • THAT Council gives notice of award and, in principle, notice to proceed, for the 2025 Pressure Reduction Station Replacements to Canadian Western Mechanical in the amount up to $196,251 plus GST;

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

  • THAT Council considers that the mobile home located at #8 – 1000 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC, within the Morfee Mobile Home Park, has become a derelict structure, and that the condition of the mobile home do not comply with Unsightly Properties Bylaw No. 1394, 2018, a bylaw prohibiting unsightly premises;

    AND THAT Council hereby declares that the mobile home structure be declared a nuisance building, to be removed from site and sent to a landfill or recycling center, with the outdoor storage of all materials removed from site to an approved location, within the meaning of Section 74 of the Community Charter, and so dilapidated and unclean as to be offensive to the community;

    AND THAT Council hereby requires the owner to, upon Council resolution date, perform the following actions to the property as prescribed under Section 77: of the Community Charter (the “Remedial Action Requirement”). The scope of the work shall include the following: 

    1. Apply for a District of Mackenzie Demolition Permit for the dwelling within 14 days;
    2. Remove the mobile home dwelling unit #8 within 30 days, to an approved location;
    3. Remove all contents in and around the mobile home dwelling unit #8 within 30 days to an approved location;
    4. Remove all construction debris, foundations, stilts, exterior deck(s), asphalt and concrete at the property within 30 days to an approved location; and
    5. Restoration of the lot, including lot grading and planting of grasses, with 365 days. 

  • THAT Council receives this report for information.

  • THAT Council direct staff on whether or not to sell District-Owned Land adjacent to residential properties.

  • THAT Council approves the amendments to License-to-Use Policy 1.19 as outlined in this report.

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  • THAT Bylaw No. 1527, cited "General Rate Bylaw" be given its first three readings.

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