COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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
Committee Of The Whole - October 28, 2024

1.COTW Oct 28 2024 Minutes.pdf

2.2
Regular Meeting - October 28, 2024

1.Regular Meeting October 28, 2024 Minutes.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?

6.
PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

6.1
Williston Lake Elders Society - Request to Address Council

David Fogarty, Acting President of the Williston Lake Society will provide Council with an update on the Williston Lake Elders Society.

6.2
Community Grants Presentation

The Community Grants Policy 3.16 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 Chamber of Commerce

7.
CORRESPONDENCE

THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1
For Action:

7.1.1
Mackenzie Community Services - Letter of Support

1.MCSS Letter to Mackenzie Council.pdf

Letter from Mackenzie Community Services requesting a letter and resolution of support towards their grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust's Northern Healthy Communities Fund. The resolution they are seeking is:

"THAT, the District of Mackenzie supports the application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust from Mackenzie Community Services for their capacity building project and hiring of a book keeper."

7.1.2
Williston Lake Elders Society Land Request

1.Nov 2024 Land Request.pdf

A letter from Acting President of the Williston Lake Elders Society, David Fogarty regarding a donation in kind for land in which to build a seniors residence. Upon review of land they are requesting the land in which the Ernie Bodin Community Centre is currently located.

The society is asking Council to undertake an assessment of the location and provide feedback of the feasibility of building at that location.

7.1.3
Chamber of Commerce Annual Auction

1.Auction Donation Request Letter 2024 District.pdf

The Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Auction on November 30th, to help fund operational costs. Tracy Medley, Acting Office Manager is requesting a donation of sponsorship or merchandise.

7.2
For Consideration:

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

7.2.1
Letter to Superintendent Aziz Regarding Early Childhood Education Program

1.Letter to Superintendent re ECE program.pdf

Shannon Bezo, Chair of the Mackenzie Collaborative Community Table, a committee of stakeholders that includes representatives of government, business and healthcare in Mackenzie, has written a letter to School District No. 57 Trustees and Superintendent Aziz, regarding their concern of the lack of certified ECE workers. They are requesting that School District No. 57 begin efforts to advocate for and work with the Ministry as well as Mackenzie Community Leaders to bring an ECE certification program locally and/or provide funding for residents to attend virtual courses.