Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

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Council Chambers of the Municipal Office
1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC
Council Present:
  • Mayor J. Atkinson, 
  • Councillor A. Barnes, 
  • Councillor K. Tapper, 
  • and Councillor J. Wright 
Council Absent:
  • Councillor V. Brumovsky, 
  • Councillor A. Hipkiss, 
  • and Councillor R. McMeeken 
Staff Present:
  • Chief Administrative Officer D. Smith, 
  • Chief Financial Officer K. Borne, 
  • Director of Recreation Services T. Gilmer, 
  • Director of Operations J. Murray, 
  • and Director of Corporate Services E. Kaehn 
Visitors Present:
  • Cat Smith Executive Assistant/Legislative Clerk
    Luke McDonald Principal with L&M Engineering 

     

CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:15pm.

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.

  • Resolution:33443
    Moved by:Councillor Tapper

    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.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33443
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 10, 2024 were adopted as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33444
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

    THAT the item be added to the agenda

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33445
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33446
    Moved by:Councillor Tapper

    THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

    CARRIED
  • THAT Council receives this information.

  • Resolution:33447
    Moved by:Councillor Tapper

    THAT Council directs staff to have letter drafted to Ministry requesting re-evaluation of planned legislative changes.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33448
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

    THAT Council grants the Mackenzie Mixed Slo-Pitch league the use of a shipping container to be placed behind Diamond 2 at Cicada Ball Diamonds for storage use for the 2024 season. 

    CARRIED

Mayor Atkinson said in the last 5 years the Annual Water Report has made recommendations to have a second water reservoir built. Witnessing what Calgary has gone through in the last couple of years, I think this is something we need to be more proactive about. Will this be included in the capital planning for 2025
Luke McDonald said it is included in the capital planning for 2025 and current project assessments.

  • Resolution:33449
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

    THAT Council receives this report for information.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33450
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council receives this report for information.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33451
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

    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.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33452
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    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.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33453
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

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

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33454
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council receives this report for information.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33455
    Moved by:Councillor Tapper

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

    AND THAT staff adds a comment option to Section 56/57 that states the District is unaffected by this application but supportive.

     

    CARRIED

N/A

  • Resolution:33456
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Councillor Wright's meeting topic request regarding Tse'Keh and Kwadacha be removed from the BC Hydro meeting topics.

    CARRIED

N/A

12.

 
  • Resolution:33457
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

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

    CARRIED
  • Canada day Celebrations, July 1st
  • Thursday Night Free Concerts begin July 4th
  • Resolution:33458
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT the meeting be adjourned.

    CARRIED