COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, January 13, 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

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 - December 9, 2024

2.2

Special Meeting- December 9, 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

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Membership Dues

• THAT the 2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities be paid.

7.1.2

Request for Support - Mackenzie Community Services

Sasha van den Berg, Executive Director, Mackenzie Community Services (MCS), is requesting a letter of support for the MCS grant application to the Youth Mental Health Fund for Integrated Youth Services in Mackenzie. The deadline for submission is January 20th, 2025. 

MCS is also asking for Council to approve the rental and utilization of the upper floor, washroom and back office space in the Mackenzie Recreation Centre.

7.1.3

Request for Support - Mackenzie Community Arts Council

Michelle Bobrel, President, Mackenzie Community Arts Council, is requesting letters of support for their applications to NDIT: Cultural Infrastructure, McLeod Lake Community Forest, and CO-OP Community Spaces to complete Phase 2 of Project Caribou, and  applications to the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions: Community Climate Action Events Program and BC Art's Council's Community Arts Festivals Program to enhance upcoming community events including their Annual Earth Day Extravaganza and the pop-up gallery that takes place during Rockin' the Ridgeline.

7.1.4

Request for Proclamation

Deirdre Syms, Executive Director, BC Epilepsy Society, is asking that Council make a proclamation that March 26, 2025 be designated as International PURPLE DAY for Epilepsy Awareness in the District of Mackenzie and to have the Municipal Office lit up with purple lights on March 26, 2025 in honor of epilepsy awareness.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

For Top Honours

Nominations are being accepted for British Columbia’s two highest honours – the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship.

7.2.2

Correspondence from Mark Robillard

An email from Mark Robillard to Councillor Jesse Wright regarding the most recent notices of motion Councillor Wright has brought forward: 

1) Nuclear Energy in BC

2) NDIT Application for a second Economic Development worker

7.2.3

Centerra Gold Q4 2024 Newsletter

Centerra has recently published a newly formatted newsletter for our British Columbia mine sites that includes updates about Mount Milligan, Endako and Kemess mines.

7.2.4

Protecting Taxpayers from Overspending on Local Government Construction

A letter from ICBA President Chris Gardner regarding local government construction costs and procurement practices.

7.2.5

Westcoast Energy Inc. Sunrise Expansion Program - Project Update

7.2.6

January 2025 Healthy Communities E-Brief

7.3

Centre Table File

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

2025 Emergency Support Services Grant

• THAT Council supports an application of up to $40,000 to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) for the Emergency Support Services Equipment & Training grant;

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the grant application, and if successful, any related documentation.

8.2

Contract Disclosure – Garden House Bed & Breakfast

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3

Contract Disclosure – Ski Instructor

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.4

DOM 25-1 Fork Attachment Replacement for Loader

• THAT Council awards the purchase of a Fork Attachment to Nors Construction Equipment Canada GW Ltd in the amount of $16,010 plus GST.

8.5

Nuclear Energy in British Columbia

• THAT Council write a letter to the new Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adiran Dix, CEO of BC Hydro Chris O’Riley and Premier of BC David Eby to request a review of the current prohibition on Nuclear Energy in British Columbia and all this communication be copied to Mackenzie’s MLA Kiel Giddens and MP Bob Zimmer to keep them in the loop.
  

  AND THAT Council directs staff to submit resolutions to both the NCLGA and UBCM advocating for a review of the Clean Energy Act, specifically to study the feasibility of a reversal on the current prohibition on nuclear energy in British Columbia.

8.6

Williston Lake Elders Society – Land Request Review

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.7

Dental Equipment – Storage and Disposal

• THAT Council authorize Administration to dispose or recycle District-owned dental equipment that is no longer in useable condition.

8.8

Revised 2025 Budget Schedule

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

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

• Councillor Wright

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT