COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, January 27, 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

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. 

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Regular Meeting - January 13, 2025

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

Mackenzie Public Library Budget Presentation

Alice Pritchett, Director, Mackenzie Public Library, and Camille Ginnever, Chair, Mackenzie Public Library Board of Trustees, will provide Council with an annual update.

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Integrated Youth Services

A letter from Sasha Van Den Berg, Executive Director, Mackenzie Community Services, rescinding their request for a letter of support and approval to rent back office space in the Mackenzie Recreation Centre for Foundry Services in Mackenzie.

7.2.2

Letter of Support Nuclear Energy in British Columbia

Hugh Turner, President of Nuclear For BC, has written a letter of support for the Nuclear Energy in BC motion brought forward by Councillor Wright at the Regular Meeting of Council on January 13, 2025.

7.2.3

Industrial Inquiry Commission Reviewing Canada Post

CUPW and Canada Post are seeking written submissions to the Industrial Inquiry Commission. Working with CUPW and Canada Post, this will examine the future of the public post office. 

7.2.4

Northern Rockies Fire Rescue

A letter from James Childs, Fire Chief, Northern Rockies Fire Rescue, thanking Fire Chief Jamie Guise and the Mackenzie Fire Department for their efforts during the 2024 Parker Lake Wildfire in Fort Nelson BC.

7.2.5

Spectrum Support Newsletter

The first edition of the Spectrum Support Newsletter. This monthly newsletter will connect readers to Mackenzie Community Services programs for those with FASD, Autism, and complex behaviors, advertise community events and highlight resources. The Spectrum Support Program will provide support to families but also create community events and education. 

7.3

Centre Table File

• Geoscience BC Minerals "Look Again: New Insights From 'Old' Data"
• School District 57 Quarterly Newsletter

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

2025 EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Grant

• THAT Council approves an application of up to $40,000 to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) under the 2025 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant;

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

8.2

Infrastructure Planning Grant Application – Sidewalk and Trails Assessment

• THAT Council supports the application to the Provincial Government for the Infrastructure Planning Grant for up to $15,000 towards sidewalk and trail condition assessments and data collection;

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

8.3

Resolution of Support – Municipal Website

• Resolution #1 – NDIT Grant

  THAT Council supports the District of Mackenzie’s application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Marketing Initiatives grant program for up to $20,000 in funding towards the redevelopment of our municipal website.

  Resolution #2 – SparcBC Grant

  THAT Council supports the District of Mackenzie’s application to SparcBC’s Local Communities Accessibility Grant program for up to $25,000 in funding towards redevelopment of our municipal website.

  Resolution #3 – South Peace Mackenzie Trust Grant

  THAT Council supports the District’s application to South Peace Mackenzie Trust grant program for up to $60,000 in funding towards redevelopment of our municipal website.

  Resolution #4 – Outdoor Recreation Fund

  THAT Council supports the District’s application to the Outdoor Recreation Fund grant program for up to $10,000 towards website content and accessibility updates as they relate to outdoor parks, trails, and amenities.

8.4

RTC – Business Façade Improvement Program 2025

• THAT Council approves the applications from Mackenzie Community Arts Centre, Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce, and The Purple Bicycle to the Business Façade Improvement Program to a maximum amount of $9,969.59.

8.5

2024 – 4th Quarter Activity Report

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.6

Commemorative Bench and Tree Program Review

• THAT Council approve the amendment of Council Policy 1.16, the Commemorative Bench and Tree Program Policy, as detailed in the attached report.

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