COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
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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

 

3.
INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

 

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

    7.1 For Action

    7.1.3 NCLGA Request - Initial Fire Attack Crew Relocation

    THAT the District agree to be a co-submitting member of the Initial Fire Attack Crew Relocation resolution to be included in the 2024 NCLGA Annual Report along with the District of Hudson's Hope and the District of Tumbler Ridge. 

     

    7.1.4 Sekani Biofuels Letter of Support Request - NRCAN

    THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Sekani Biofuels towards their grant application to Natural Resource Canada (NRCAN) for their funding application under the Clean Fuels Fund - Indigenous production projects stream.

     

    7.1.5 Sekani Biofuels Letter of Support Request - Tidewater Midstream Project

    THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Sekani Biofuels towards their grant application for funding for the Tidewater Midstream project through the Low Carbon Fuels Branch under the Energy Decarbonization Division of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.

     

    7.1.6 Recreation Pass Donation

    Request received for a donation from the District of Mackenzie for a fundraiser that will be held this weekend at the Legion with donations going to supply the Loaner Medical Equipment Cupboard. Council has approved up to $100 in the past for similar requests.

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
Recreation Pass Request - Medical Students

This item has attachments. 
1.DOM requesting recreation passes.pdf

Letter received from the Northern Interior Rural Division of Family Practice announcing that two medical students will be coming to Mackenzie to complete a two-year residency. As part of the recruitment process, Joy Davy, Recruitment Leader, is requesting the medical students be provided with recreation passes during their two year residency program in Mackenzie. The approximate cost for the two Rec passes would be around $1,200.  

7.1.2
Letter of Support Request - Auxiliary Thrift

This item has attachments. 
1.LOS for DOM.pdf

Letter received from the Mackenzie & District Hospital Auxiliary requesting a letter of support from the District towards their grant application to the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest for funding towards renovations at their new location, the Living Joy Church. 

7.1.3
NCLGA Request - Initial Fire Attack Crew Relocation

This item has attachments. 
1.Chetwynd NIFAC Base Relocation.pdf

  • THAT the District agree to be a co-submitting member of the Initial Fire Attack Crew Relocation resolution to be included in the 2024 NCLGA Annual Report along with the District of Hudson's Hope and the District of Tumbler Ridge.

7.1.4
Sekani Biofuels Letter of Support Request - NRCAN

This item has attachments. 
1.Sekani Biofuels - Request for Support.pdf

  • THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Sekani Biofuels towards their grant application to Natural Resource Canada (NRCAN) for their funding application under the Clean Fuels Fund - Indigenous production projects stream.

7.1.5
Sekani Biofuels Letter of Support Request - Tidewater Midstream Project

 

  • THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Sekani Biofuels towards their grant application for funding for the Tidewater Midstream project through the Low Carbon Fuels Branch under the Energy Decarbonization Division of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.

7.1.6
Recreation Pass Donation

This item has attachments. 
1.Rec Pass Request.pdf

Request received for a donation from the District of Mackenzie for a fundraiser that will be held this weekend at the Legion with donations going to supply the Loaner Medical Equipment Cupboard. Council has approved up to $100 in the past for similar requests.

7.2
For Consideration:

 

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

7.2.1
Minister Farnworth Response Letter - Support Our Troops

This item has attachments. 
1.Minister Farnworth Letter.pdf

Response letter received from Minister Farnworth in response to the support letter sent on behalf of the District of Mackenzie endorsing support for the Support Our Troops Plate Program. 

7.2.2
Letter to Minister Whiteside Regarding the Foundry Project

This item has attachments. 
1.Foundry Letter from Chief Harley Chingee (2).pdf

Letter received from Chief Harley Chingee of the McLeod Lake Indian Band sent to Minister Whiteside regarding the decision not to select Mackenzie as the location for the new foundry project.

7.2.3
Inviting Public Comments Regarding the Requested Transfer of Canfor RFL A15384 in the Mackenzie TSA

This item has attachments. 
1.Identifying the Public Interest in Proposed Timber Tenure Dispositions.pdf

The Government is currently seeking input from interested citizens of British Columbia regarding the following dispositions to ensure that the government considers the full breadth of public interest associated with the tenure agreement and proponents involved.


Please click the link provided (Identifying the Public Interest in Proposed Timber Tenure Dispositions - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) to access an online form to submit your comments. Your comments are intended to be received anonymously and should not include any self-identifying text, images or documents.


The webform for submitting comments will be available until 4:00 pm on April 5, 2024.

7.2.4
South Peace Mackenzie Mackenzie Trust - Grant Approval

This item has attachments. 
1.SPMT-M-008 Project Approved Mackenzie Aren Slab and Energy Upgrade.pdf

Letter received from the South Peace Mackenzie Trust announcing the District was successful in their grant application for the Mackenzie Arena Slab and Energy Upgrade project in the amount of $250,000.

7.2.5
Canada Day Fundraiser

This item has attachments. 
1.canada day inkind donation.pdf

Letter received from the Autumn Lodge Society requesting in-kind donations for a gift basket for the Canada Day Raffle.

7.2.6
MCS Golf Tournament

This item has attachments. 
1.Sponsorship Letter.pdf

Letter received from Mackenzie Community Services requesting Sponsorship for the Mackenzie Community Services Fundraiser Golf Tournament. 

7.2.7
What We Heard Report - Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project

This item has attachments. 
1.What We Heard Report.pdf

What We Heard Report received from the Ministry of Forests from the 2023 Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project Engagement Sessions. 

7.2.8
Service Canada Outreach March 12th - March 13th

This item has attachments. 
1.Mackenzie Outreach Poster March 2024.pdf

March 12th 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
March 13th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

7.2.9
Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief - March 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.March 2024 Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief.pdf

7.3
Centre Table File

 
  • Arena Slab and Energy Upgrades Project - Bids received
  • LGMA Exchange - Winter 2024 Magazine
  • Logging & Sawmilling Journal - January/February 2024 Magazine

8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

8.1
Arena Slab and Energy Upgrades Project – Construction Tender Award

This item has attachments. 
1.Arena Slab and Energy Upgrades Project – Construction Tender Award.pdf

  • THAT Council agrees to award the Arena Slab and Energy Upgrades construction project contract to Northern Legendary Construction Ltd for a price of $3,164,985 plus GST;

    AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the contract and any other related documentation.

9.
COUNCIL REPORTS

 

10.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

11.
NEW BUSINESS

 

12.
BYLAWS

 

13.
NOTICE OF MOTION

 

14.
COMING EVENTS

 

14.1
Treasures of Mackenzie - MCAC Exclusive Exhibition

This item has attachments. 
1.Treasures of Mackenzie - MCAC.pdf

86 Centennial Drive
Exhibit runs from March 1 - 30, 2024
Open Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

14.2
BC Council of Forest Industries 2024 Convention

 

April 10-12, 2024 - Vancouver, BC

15.
INQUIRIES

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

16.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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