COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, November 27, 2023 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. 

1.1

Defer Closed Meeting

• 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) (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Regular Meeting - November 13, 2023

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 - Presentations

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
• The Mackenzie Community Arts Council
• Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Teaching Excellence Award

Email received from Rachael Weber, School District No. 57 Mackenzie Rep, requesting the District of Mackenzie write a letter of support for awarding a Teaching Excellence award in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for the Prime Ministers awards to Kyle Tapper. 

7.1.2

Letter of Support Request - Omineca Growers Society

Request received from the Omineca Growers Society for a letter of support towards their grant application to Northern Health Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action Grant for building a self-sustaining greenhouse in Mackenzie. 

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Donation Request

Donation request letter received from the Mackenzie Secondary School 2024 Graduating Class. 

7.3

Centre Table File

• Logging and Sawmilling Journal - September/October 2023 (Magazine)
• Royal Canadian Legion - 2023 Military Service Recognition Book

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Remaining Council Travel Funds

• 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

Regulation of Cats

• THAT Council directs staff regarding next steps with respect to the regulation of cats.

8.3

District of Mackenzie Water System Annual Report - 2022

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.4

2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.1.1

Mayor Atkinson

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Wright

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1509 Financial Plan Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1509 cited as "Bylaw No. 1509, 2023 Financial Plan Amendment" be given the first three readings. 

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

13.1

Discounted Gym Memberships

• Move that resolution 31192 be amended to include the following: School District 57 staff, Northern Health employees including nurses and doctors, MCFD Social Workers, and volunteer fire fighters with the Mackenzie Fire Department;

  AND that it be moved that the discount be decreased from 75% to 50% of the rate.

14.

COMING EVENTS

14.1

Active Transportation and Community Spaces Open House

November 29, 2023
400 Skeena Drive - Recreation Centre
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

14.2

Light up the Community Contest

Three categories: Best lights, best theme and best business lights. 
Nominations will be taken until December 6, 2023
To nominate a house or business email [email protected].

14.3

Parade of Lights

December 9, 2023 
5:00 pm

14.4

2024 Budget Feedback Survey

Survey closes January 5, 2024
www.letschatmackenzie.ca -> 2024 Budget Feedback 

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT