COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, February 10, 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

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. 

We would also like to let everyone know that we will be livestreaming and recording this meeting and the recordings will be made accessible on the District website and YouTube channel.

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Special Meeting- January 27, 2025

2.2

Committee of the Whole - January 27, 2025

2.3

Regular Meeting - January 27, 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

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo

Tracy Medley, Acting Office Manager, Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce, is requesting space to park vendor RVs for the weekend of May 2 & 3, 2025.

7.1.2

Mackenzie Community Arts Council Special Request

Michelle Bobrel, President, Mackenzie Community Arts Council, is requesting the re-allocation of pledged funds from the 2024 Haunted Maze to the 2024 Festival of Bells.

7.1.3

Mackenzie Community Arts Council - Letter of Support

The Mackenzie Community Arts Council is requesting a Letter of Support from Mayor and Council, for their application to Northern Development Trust Initiative: Fun and Fabulous Festivals for the 2025 Rockin' the Ridgeline event.

7.1.4

Mackenzie Secondary School Class of 2025 Grad Fundraising

The 2025 graduating class of Mackenzie Secondary School is seeking an in-kind donation for the rental of the Community Hall for their Banquet Dinner.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Heritage Week

Heritage Week is an annual event, established by the National Trust for Canada in 1973, that encourages Canadians to learn about and advocate for the heritage in their communities. 

7.2.2

Regional District of Fraser Fort-George 9-1-1 News Release

The way 9-1-1 calls are answered in the Fraser-Fort George, Bulkley-Nechako, Cariboo and Kitimat-Stikine regional districts is changing. Starting in 2026 the Fraser-Fort George 9-1-1 will answer 9-1-1 calls, determine the nature of the emergencies, and transfer callers to police, fire, or ambulance dispatch centres as required. 

7.2.3

BC Community Bat Program - Press Release

The BC Community Bat Programs, in collaboration with the Province of BC, are asking the public for help in the effort to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats.  Residents are urged to report any bat activity observed in winter and any sick or dead bats found before May 31^st.

7.2.4

BC Nature Municipal Protected Area Project Webinar

An invitation from Stewart Guy, Executive Director, BC Nature, for the Municipal Protected Areas Project (MPAP) webinar being held on February 20, 2025.

7.2.5

February 2025 Northern Health Communities E Brief

7.3

Centre Table File

• Joy Davy's Applications to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and Mackenzie Public Library

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

• THAT Council appoints Joy Davy to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027.

8.2

Mackenzie Public Library – Board Appointments

• THAT Council appoints Camille McPhedran, Lynn Blackmore, and Joy Davy to the Mackenzie Library Board of Directors with a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026.

8.3

Resolution of Support – CNC Legacy Fund – Municipal Website

• THAT Council supports the District of Mackenzie’s application to the CNC Legacy Fund grant program for up to $60,000 in funding towards the redevelopment of our municipal website.

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 Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1470, the following will be considered at the February 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.

13.1

Notice of Motion – NCLGA and UBCM Resolutions - Foundry

13.2

Notice of Motion – Mental Health and Addictions Liaison

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT