COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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. 

1.1

Defer to Closed Meeting

• 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 (1) (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 (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.

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Regular Meeting - June 10, 2024

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

3.1

2024 Pressure Reduction Station - Contract Award

    8.7    2024 Pressure Reduction Station – Contract Award        
THAT Council gives notice of award and, in principle, notice to proceed, the 2024 Pressure Reduction Station Replacements to MGN Project Management Inc. in the amount up to $391,460 plus GST;

AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the contract and any related documentation if a notice to proceed is recommended by L&M Engineering.

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:

• THAT Council receives this information.

7.1.1

Letter to Ministry of Municipal Affairs

The City of Prince George is joining other local governments in requesting that the Ministry re-evaluate planned legislative changes to the annual tax sale process. They invite other local governments who share these concerns to write the Ministry as well.

7.1.2

Shipping Container Request Letter

Mackenzie Mixed Slo-Pitch is requesting District's approval to have one shipping container placed at the Cicada Ball Diamonds for storage use.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Saulteau Nation Press Release

The Saulteau First Nation has joined the McLeod Lake Indian Band as an equal owner and proponent in a proposed "straddle plant" to be built and operated by on McLeod Lake Indian Band reserve land near Prince George.

7.2.2

Quarterly Update from Williston Lake Elders Society

An update on developments since the March 12, 2024 Williston Lake Elders Society Forum. 

7.2.3

District of Taylor World Invitational Class "A" Gold Panning Championships

The District of Taylor is inviting members of Council to attend the 52nd Annual World Invitational Class "A" Gold Panning Championships on August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2024 at Peace Island Park, Rocky Mountain Forts, in Taylor. 

The District of Taylor is also extending a special invitation to compete in the Media/Celebrity/Sponsorship Panning Event, which will be held on Saturday August 3rd at 12:00pm.

7.2.4

11th Annual Resource Breakfast Series Invitation

Sarah Weber, Preident and CEO, C3 Alliance, invites members of Council to the 11th Annual Resource Breakfast Series on September 17th, 18th, and 19th 2024, at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver. 

7.3

Centre Table File

• L&M Engineering Ltd. Pressure Reduction Station Replacements Tender Letter Analysis

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

• THAT Council approves the District of Mackenzie’s Statement of Financial Information for 2023.

8.1

District of Mackenzie Water System Annual Report 2023

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.2

2024 Paving Program Update

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.3

Pool Floor Replacement – SoftCrete Rubber Surfacing

• THAT Council awards the Contract to supply Softcrete Rubber Surfacing to Hesski Contracting LTD in the amount of $117,095 plus GST;

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

8.4

2023 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)

• THAT Council approves the District of Mackenzie’s Statement of Financial Information for 2023.

8.5

Draft 2023 Annual Report

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.6

Land Referral - Application for a Section 56/57 Mackenzie Rocky Mountain Riders

• THAT Council directs Administration on how to respond to the referral request.

8.7

2024 Pressure Reduction Station – Contract Award

• THAT Council gives notice of award and, in principle, notice to proceed, the 2024 Pressure Reduction Station Replacements to MGN Project Management Inc. in the amount up to $391,460 plus GST;

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the contract and any related documentation if a notice to proceed is recommended by L&M Engineering.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.1.1

Mayor Atkinson May 2024 Activity Report

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Wright May June 2024 Report

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1517 Zoning Amendment (Provincial Housing Update)

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  THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1517, 2024 be given a third reading and adoption.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT