Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

Monday, April 08, 2024 at 7:15 P.m. - 8:15 P.m.

Council Chambers of the Municipal Office

1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

Council Present:

• Mayor J. Atkinson, 
• Councillor A. Barnes, 
• Councillor V. Brumovsky, 
• Councillor R. McMeeken, 
• Councillor K. Tapper, 
• and Councillor J. Wright 

Council Absent:

• Councillor A. Hipkiss 

Staff Present:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Smith, 
• Chief Financial Officer K. Borne, 
• Director of Operations J. Murray, 
• Director of Corporate Services E. Kaehn, 
• Land and Environmental Programs Coordinator L. Thorne, 
• and Local Government Intern, R. Paulsen 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:15 pm.

Mayor Atkinson acknowledged 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

Regular Meeting - March 25, 2024

The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 25, 2024 were adopted as presented.

2.2

COTW Meeting - March 25, 2024

The minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on March 25, 2024 were adopted as presented. 

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

• Resolution: 33345
  Moved by: Councillor Wright

  THAT the following item be added to the agenda

  7.1 For Action

  7.1.3 Letter of Support Request - Quintette Mine Early Works

  THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support for Conuma Mining Services Limited's Early works application.

  CARRIED

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Resolution: 33346
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

  CARRIED

5.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

N/A

6.

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

N/A

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• Resolution: 33347
  Moved by: Councillor Wright

  THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

  CARRIED

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Request for Support - Mackenzie Forestry Services

• Resolution: 33348
  Moved by: Councillor Wright

  THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Frank Lennard for a proposal to the McLeod Lake Community Forest. 

  CARRIED

7.1.2

Mackenzie Volunteer Appreciation Week

• Resolution: 33349
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT council proclaims April 14-20. 2024 as Mackenzie Volunteer Appreciation Week

  CARRIED

7.1.3

Letter of Support Request –Quintette Mine Early Works

THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support for Conuma Mining Services Limited's Early works application. 

• Resolution: 33350
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

  THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support for Conuma Mining Services Limited's Early works application. 

  CARRIED

7.2

For Consideration:

7.2.1

Chetwynd Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew (NIFAC) Base

7.3

Centre Table File

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action

• Resolution: 33351
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT Council directs staff to bring a report back outlining the progress that has been made in reaching the goal of: “Adopt and make progress on the specific Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action identified for local Government.” 

  CARRIED

8.2

Land Referral – Application for a Section 17 (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area)

• Resolution: 33352
  Moved by: Councillor Wright

  THAT staff reach out to the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship to provide further information and set up a meeting to discuss further.

  CARRIED

8.3

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

• Resolution: 33353
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT staff respond that the District of Mackenzie has no objection to approval of the application and provides further comments that Council fully supports this application. 

  CARRIED

8.4

Mackenzie Alpine Riders – Request to Amend Licence of Occupation

• Resolution: 33353
  Moved by: Councillor McMeeken

  THAT Council approves the request made by the Mackenzie Alpine Riders;
  
  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to execute the agreement if approved by the Province;
  
  AND THAT if the province requires amendments staff will bring back recommendations before approval. 

  CARRIED

8.5

Mackenzie Public Library – Funding Increase Request

• Resolution: 33354
  Moved by: Councillor McMeeken

  THAT the Mackenzie Public Library annual contribution be increased by the requested amount of $19,728.

  Opposed (1)	Councillor Brumovsky
  Absent (1)	Councillor Hipkiss

  CARRIED (5 to 1)

8.6

64 Centennial – Janitorial Services Contract

• Resolution: 33355
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

  THAT Council awards the 2024 – 2025 Janitorial Services Contract for 64 Centennial Drive to Bee-Clean Building Maintenance in the amount of up to $3,666.19 per month plus GST for year one of the contract and up to $3,757.85 per month plus GST for year two of the contract;

  AND THAT if mutually agreeable, the option be approved to extend the contract up to an additional year;

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

  CARRIED

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

N/A

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Brumovsky

Councillor Brumovsky provided a written report.

9.2.2

Councillor Tapper

Councillor Tapper provided a written report.

9.2.3

Councillor Wright

Councillor Wright provided a written report.

9.2.4

Councillor Barnes

Councillor Barnes provided a verbal report.

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

N/A

12.

BYLAWS

N/A

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

N/A

14.

COMING EVENTS

14.1

Public consultation on Centre of Excellence for Children and Youth in Northern BC

An in-person consultation on a Regional Centre of Excellence led by the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation 
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mackenzie Recreation Centre

15.

INQUIRIES

N/A

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Resolution: 33356
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:53.

  CARRIED