COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, April 27, 2026 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

2.1
Special Meeting- April 13, 2026

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed_Apr13_2026 - English.pdf

2.2
Regular Meeting - April 13, 2026

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RC_Apr13_2026 - English.pdf

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.

Logging & Sawmilling Journal stands as the pinnacle publication in Canada’ s forest industry, distributed six times annually from coast to coast, spanning British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. With a distribution network reaching logging contractors and every mill and manufacturing operation nationwide, it serves as a vital link in the industry’s information ecosystem.

7.1.2
Forestry is a Solution

1.Forestry is a Solution - Letter to Mayor Atkinson of the District of Mackenzie.pdf

A letter from Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) asking the District of Mackenzie for consideration to endorse “Forestry is a Solution” as an initiative to demonstrate public support for BC’s forest sector

7.2
For Consideration:

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

7.2.1
City of Langford - Permanent Daylight-Saving Time and the Impacts on Safe Routes to School

1.20260413 - Permanent Daylight Saving Letter and Resolution.pdf

A letter and certified resolution from the City of Langford Mayor, Scott Goodmanson, regarding the recent Provincial decision to adopt permanent daylight-saving time and the impacts on safe routes to school.

7.2.2
Northern Health Authority at Northern Central Local Government Association AGM

1.NCLGA Annual General Meeting Convention, Prince George, BC May 20 -22, 2026.pdf

Northern Health Authority will be hosting 30 minute meetings on Wednesday May 20, and Thursday May 21, during the Northern Central Local Government Association AGM.

7.2.3
McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest AGM

1.MLMCF Letter 2026 to DoM re AGM and Appt of Director.pdf

The McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest would like to invite Mayor and Council and other interested District of Mackenzie representatives to our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. with lunch to follow. The AGM will be held in Mackenzie at The Purple Bicycle.

7.2.4
Why Local Governments Should Not Endorse Council Of Forest Industry's Campaign "Forestry is a Solution"

1.RE_ Why Local Governments Should Not Endorse COFI’s Campaign “Forestry is a Solution - Cat Smith - Outlook.pdf

A letter from Mike Morris regarding the Council Of Forest Industry's campaign "Forestry is a Solution".

7.3
Centre Table File

7.3.1
Park Truck Replacement 2026 Quotes

7.3.2
Crown Referral Documentation

8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1
2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget

1.2026 Final Operating and Capital Budgets.pdf

2.Supporting Document - 2026 Final vs Provisional Revenue and Expenses.pdf

3.Supporting Document - 2026 Final vs 2025 Final Revenue and Expenses.pdf

4.Supporting Documents - 2026 Final Capital.pdf

THAT Council approves the 2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget with the list of changes.

8.2
2026 Property Tax Revenues and Tax Rates

1.2026 Property Tax Revenues and Tax Rates.pdf

2.Total Charges on a Representative House - Residential Property Taxes and Charges (2025).pdf

3.Total Charges on a Representative House - General Muncipal Taxes (2025).pdf

THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3
Impacts of Provincial Sales Tax Expansion on Professional Services

1.Impacts of Provincial Sales Tax Expansion on Professional Services.pdf

THAT Council opposes the Provincial Sales Tax expansion on Professional Services.

8.4
Vehicle Replacement – 2026 GMC Sierra 1500

1.Parks Flat Deck Replacement 2026(1).pdf

THAT Council awards the purchase of a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 from Wood Wheaton Supercenter in the amount of $58,791 plus GST;

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

8.5
2026 Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning Grant

1.2026 Public Notification and Emergency Route Planning Grant Application.pdf

THAT the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) be authorized to submit an application for the 2026 Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning Grant to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities on behalf of the District of Mackenzie;

AND THAT the RDFFG be authorized to receive and manage the grant funding on behalf of the District of Mackenzie;

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

8.6
Business Façade Improvement Program 2026 – April Intake

1.RTC - Business Façade Improvement Program 2026 - April Intake.pdf

THAT Council approves the applications from Mackenzie Community Arts Centre, Mackenzie Community Services, and D Doolittle Pet Care to the Business Façade Improvement Program to a maximum amount of $11,382.90

8.7
2026 Chief Elections Officer and Deputy Elections Officer Appointments

1.2026 Chief Elections Officer and Deputy Elections Officer.pdf

THAT pursuant to Section 58(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act Emily Kaehn be appointed Chief Election Officer for conducting the 2026 General Local Election and assent voting with power to appoint other election officials as required;

AND THAT Catherine Smith be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election.

8.8
Mackenzie Legion – Temporary Extension of License Area (LP)

1.Mackenzie Legion - Temporary Expanded Service Application.pdf

2.Mackenzie Legion - Site Plan.pdf

THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the application review process for the Mackenzie Legion’s Liquor Cannabis Regulations Branch Temporary Extension of Licensed Area application for the Mackenzie 60^th Celebration on May 16, 2026;

AND THAT Council waive the public comment period for this application.