COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers of the Municipal Office
1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

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. 

  • 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 (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality and Section 90 (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;

  • THAT the following late item be added to the agenda; 

    ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

    8.6 NDIT - Community Places - Pool Upgrades.

            
    THAT Council supports the District’s application to the NDIT Recreation Infrastructure grant program to cover 50% of the estimated $503,590 project cost for the pool upgrade project;

    AND THAT Council commits to finance 28% of the project at an estimated cost of $141,795 and any unanticipated cost overruns, ineligible expenses, and any ongoing maintenance and operating costs associated with the operations of the completed project;

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

  • THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

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?

Phoebe Lazier with the BC Rural Health Network will attend virtually to provide further information and answer questions about the BC Rural Health Network, of which the District recently became a member.

  • THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

Letter received from Vanessa Craig, Chair, Regional District of Nanaimo, outlining the focus on reform of the Local Government Act discussion panel at the UBCM Annual Convention in Vancouver and requesting support from Local Governments across the province for the request that the UBCM form a working group on this topic.

Letter drafted to School District 57 intended to be submitted by the District of Mackenzie, Village of Valemount, and Village of McBride, outlining the concerns rural schools currently face and how they will be affected by the proposed budget cuts. Council to discuss any final edits prior to submission. 

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

Letter received from the District of North Vancouver requesting support for their resolution at the upcoming Lower Mainland Local Government Association's Annual Conference.

Letter received inviting Mayor and Council to join the Mackenzie Special Olympics Committee. The Committee will be hosting a Meet and Greet for athletes in the Callahan Room at the Recreation Centre. This event will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 5-8pm.

Letter received from the MSS senior girls' volleyball team thanking the District of Mackenzie for a sports grant enabling the team to travel to Castlegar to compete in the provincial tournament. 

  • Mackenzie Nature Observatory Report for the year of 2023
  • Recycling Services Petition
  • THAT Council receive this report for information.

  • THAT Council directs staff on how to proceed with the Food Cycler Pilot Program.

  • THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a Licence to Use agreement with Ace Victory Building Centre for the use of the additional storefront parking.

  • THAT Council receives this report for information.

  • THAT Council supports the District’s application to the NDIT Recreation Infrastructure grant program to cover 50% of the estimated $503,590 project cost for the pool upgrade project;

    AND THAT Council commits to finance 28% of the project at an estimated cost of $141,795 and any unanticipated cost overruns, ineligible expenses, and any ongoing maintenance and operating costs associated with the operations of the completed project;

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

12.

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