COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:15 P.m. - 8:15 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers of the Municipal Office

1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

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

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?

7.
CORRESPONDENCE

THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1
For Action:

7.1.1
EBCC - Request for Extension

1.request for extension EBCC.pdf

Letter received from the Mackenzie Community Arts Council requesting Council consider an extension of the August 1, 2024 eviction from the Ernie Bodin Community Centre.

7.1.2
MORATA - Letter of Support Request

1.REDIP_MORATA_letter of support.pdf

The Mackenzie Outdoor Route & Trail Association has requested a letter of support from the District towards their REDIP grant application for funding towards the mountain bike trails. They have provided a template letter.

7.1.3
Letter of Support Request: Regional Food System Mapping and Literature Review Project

1.Community Futures - Letter of Support Request.pdf

Email received from Community Futures requesting a letter of support towards their REDIP application for a grant to help support the Regional Food System Mapping Project. A template letter has been attached.

7.2
For Consideration:

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

7.2.1
Bridge Closure North of Mackenzie

1.Bridge Closure North of Mackenzie.pdf

Email received from Corey Borne, resident, sent to Minister Bruce Ralston, expressing concerns regarding the bridge closure north of Mackenzie requesting alternate options be considered.

7.2.2
Mischinsinlika Bridge Project Update

1.Mischinsinlika Bridge Project Update.pdf

7.2.3
Letter to Minister Fleming

1.Minister Fleming - Kimta Transportation Society.pdf

Letter sent to Minister Fleming from Mayor Atkinson in response to delegation from the Kimta Transportation Society at the October 10th Council meeting requesting support from the District of Mackenzie to lobby the government for additional funding.

7.2.4
November - Adoption Awareness Month

1.Letter from the Honourable Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development.pdf

Email received from Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, declaring that November will be recognized as Adoption Awareness Month and inviting municipalities to celebrate and help raise awareness for children and youth still waiting for their permanent families.

7.2.5
Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief - November 2023

1.November 2023 Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief.pdf

7.2.6
Service Canada in the Community

November 15 - 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
November 16 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
64 Centennial Drive

Help will be provided for the following services:
-Employment Insurance
-Canadain Pension Plan/Old Age Security
-Guaranteed Income Supplement
-Social Insurance Number
-Passport Application Intake

7.3
Centre Table File

Community Grant Applications
Active Transportation Plan - What We Heard Full Survey Report
Airport Services Agreement - Requests for Proposals

8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1
Remaining Council Travel Funds

1.Notice of Motion - Remaining Council Travel Funds.pdf

THAT the remaining funds allocated for Councillor travel, which was not spent during 2023, be redirected to a one-time grant opportunity that non-profits in Mackenzie can apply for to do projects designed for community benefit.

8.2
Agricultural Information Fair

1.Notice of Motion - Agriculture Information Fair.pdf

THAT District staff plan for an Agriculture Information Fair.

8.3
Official Community Plan Amendment – Development Permit Area Establishment

1.Official Community Plan Amendment - Development Permit Area Establishment.pdf

2.Schedule C Environmental Development Permit Area.pdf

3.Schedule D Form and Character Development Permit Area.pdf

THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.4
Community Grants – September 2023 First In-Take

1.Community Grants - September 2023 In-Take.pdf

2.September 2023 Community Grant In-Take Requests.pdf

THAT Council approves the recommendations of the Grant Adjudication Committee for the first intake of the 2024 Community Grants Program as outlined in this report.

8.5
Airport Services Agreement Contract Award

1.Airport Services Agreement - DOM-08-25-23.pdf

THAT Council awards a two-year Airport Services Agreement to KS2 Management Ltd. in the amount of $9,650 per month plus GST;

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

8.6
Library Board of Directors

1.Library Board of Directors.pdf

THAT Council re-appoints Camille Ginniver to the Mackenzie Library Board of Directors with a term retroactively beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2024;

AND THAT Council re-appoints Anthony Brewis to the Mackenzie Library Board of Directors with a term starting January 2024 – December 2025;

AND THAT Council appoints Corinne Higgins to the Mackenzie Library Board of Directors with a term starting January 2024 – December 2025.