COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, August 25, 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 - August 11, 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 Consumers Cooperative

Michelle Vanderlands, Petroleum Sales and Marketing Manager, Mackenzie Consumers Cooperative and Alicia Storvold, General Manager, Mackenzie Consumers Cooperative would like to amend Signage Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1441, to allow signage for industry leading up to Highway 39 and Mill Road industrial area junction. A copy of the full petition has been included in the centre table file.

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

Response from Jason Olmsted

 Jason Olmsted, RPF, P.Eng. Northern Engineering Group Leader, Ministry of Forests, has provided a response to the July 14, 2025 letter sent by the District of Mackenzie, requesting information on regulations and procedures for road and bridge maintenance on Forest Service Roads (FSRs).

7.2.2

2025 UBCM Official Opposition Meeting Opportunities

The Members of the Official Opposition would like to cordially invite Mayor and Council to meet during the 2025 UBCM Convention in Victoria BC.

7.2.3

Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

The District of Mackenzie has provided the attached written response to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, and their request for engagement from local government and municipalities regarding the proposed sale of cannabis at events.

7.2.4

Invitation to UBCM Events - Strengthening Resource Communities Together

Kermit Dahl, Mayor of Campbell River, is extending a personal invitation to attend two key events during the 2025 UBCM Convention. These gatherings will spotlight the essential contributions of both rural and resource communities to BC's economy and provide valuable opportunities for dialogue and connection.

7.2.5

2025 UBCM Resolution - Water Filtration Support Letter

The Council of the Village of Lions Bay is seeking support and endorsement for a resolution to be presented at the upcoming 2025 UBCM convention. The resolution advocates for provincial investment in emergency portable water treatment plants to safeguard drinking water of small communities facing wildfire-related contamination.

7.2.6

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Priorities Budget

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has submitted recommendations for Budget 2025, calling for sustainable municipal funding to support housing, infrastructure, public safety, and economic resilience. These priorities will guide FCM’s advocacy leading up to Budget 2025 and Advocacy Days this October.

7.3

Centre Table File

• Industrial Petition for Business Signage

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Correction – Zoning Amendment – 25 Gagnon

• THAT Council direct Administration not to move forward with Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1526, 2025 process;

  AND THAT Council direct Administration to move forward with a Temporary Use Permit application for 25 Gagnon Place to operate a kennel.

8.2

Building Abatement and Demolition Contract Award – DOM-25-1

• THAT Council awards DOM-25-1 Building Abatement & Demolition project to Clearview Demolition Ltd. in the amount of $432,597 plus GST;

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

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

In accordance with the "District of Mackenzie Council Procedures Bylaw No. 1470, 2022" notice of the proposed motion was provided. The proposed motion will be included on the September 8, 2025 Regular Council meeting for Council's conisideration.

13.1

Pierce Northcott Weight Room

• THAT Council names the weight room in the Recreation Centre the “Pierce Northcott Weight Room”;

  AND THAT a plaque be established in the weightroom that describes the accomplishment of Mr. Northcott and why the room is named after him, I.E. his world record and training in the room;

  AND THAT Council invite Mr. Northcott, his family, his coach Bryce Surgenor and members of the Mackenzie Special Olympics organization to an event where the new room name is unveiled, where Mayor and Council can congratulate him on the accomplishment, and the wider Mackenzie community can come and celebrate the achievement.

14.

COMING EVENTS

• Councillor Wright Ask Me Anything - August 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm on Facebook Live
• Recreation Fair - Saturday September 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Community Hall
• Northern Roots Agricultural Symposium - Saturday, September 13th, at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Callahan Room
• Summer Sendoff Classic Community Jamboree - Saturday September 20th (register by September 12th at Recreation Centre)

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT