Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

Monday, November 25, 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 K. Tapper, 
• and Councillor J. Wright 

Council Absent:

• Councillor R. McMeeken 

Staff Present:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Smith, 
• Chief Financial Officer K. Borne, 
• Director of Recreation Services T. Gilmer, 
• Fire Chief J. Guise, 
• Legislative Clerk/Executive Assistant Cat Smith, 
• and Public Works Super Intendent T. Ostash 

Visitors Present:

• Jim Weins, Curator, Mackenzie & District Museum, Jeff Close, President, Mackenzie Golf & Country Club, Ross Hobbs, President, Mackenzie Outdoor Route And Trail Association

   

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:20 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 - November 12, 2024

The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 12, 2024 were adopted as presented.

2.2

Special Meeting- November 12, 2024

The minutes of the Special Meeting held on November 12, 2024 were adopted as presented.

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

• Resolution: 33602
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT the late item be added to the Agenda

  CARRIED

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Resolution: 33603
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

  THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

  CARRIED

5.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

Shannon Bezo, Resident commented on item 7.1.1 saying the responses from UBCM were lackluster.
Mayor Atkinson explained that due to the timing of the UBCM meetings and Provincial Election these responses were expected. "Adrian Dix for example, is no longer the Minster of Health, now he is the Minister of Climate and Energy Solutions"

Janice Nelson, Macktown Buzzette, asked about the"$900,000 extra for paving" and what it pertained to. 
Chief Financial Officer, Kerri Borne, responded that $600,000 was for paving projects in 2023 that had to be completed in 2024" 
Janice asked why it was not already in the budget and Mrs. Borne explained the District did not have its paving plan completed before the bylaw was adopted. 

6.

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

6.1

Community Grants Presentation

In 2020, Council adopted the Community Grants Policy 3.16 which requires all organizations approved for Fee-For-Service Agreements to provide an in-person presentation to Council at the end of each year highlighting accomplishments, goals and objectives, benefits provided to the community, and a financial statement outlining how the District’s funding was utilized.

 

The following groups provided presentations to Mayor and Council highlighting 2024 project and a "year in review"

• Mackenzie & District Museum
• Mackenzie Golf and Country Club
• Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• Resolution: 33604
  Moved by: Councillor Wright

  THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

  CARRIED

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

2024 UBCM Minister Meeting Responses

7.1.2

Letter of Support - Mackenzie Rocky Mountain Riders

• Resolution: 33605
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT Council submit a letter of support for the Rocky Mountain Riders Club application to the REDIP grant.

  CARRIED
• Resolution: 33606
  Moved by: Councillor Tapper

  THAT Council cannot accommodate the request for commercial garbage bin to be placed at the bottom of Morfee Mountain Road in the parking lot with two pick-up requests for the season

  Opposed (1)	Councillor Wright
  Absent (1)	Councillor McMeeken

  CARRIED (4 to 1)

7.2

For Consideration:

7.3

Centre Table File

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

2024 By-Election Results

• Resolution: 33607
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

  THAT Council receives this report for information.

  CARRIED

8.2

2024-2028 Financial Plan Amendment

• Resolution: 33608
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

  THAT Council receives this report for information.

  CARRIED

8.3

Proposed 2025 Budget Schedule

• Resolution: 33609
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

  THAT Council approves the proposed Council meeting dates for the 2025 annual budget process.

  CARRIED

8.4

Land Referral – Notice of Work Terus Construction

Council took staff recommendations and chose option #3

• Resolution: 33610
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

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

  CARRIED

8.5

Fire Smart Structure Protection Trailer

• Resolution: 33611
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT Council awards the contract for the purchase of the Structure Protection Unit Trailer to Kitt Equipment Ltd. for a total of $29,105.11 plus GST;

  AND that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the purchase and any documentation related.

  CARRIED

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

N/A

11.

NEW BUSINESS

N/A

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1520, 2024

• Resolution: 33612
  Moved by: Councillor Brumovsky

  THAT the bylaw be given its first three readings.

  CARRIED

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

13.1

South Peace Mackenzie Trust Application

• THAT Council directs staff to submit a grant application to the South Peace Mackenzie Trust with the intention of hiring a second Economic Development Worker for the municipality to work in the Corporate Service Department.

14.

COMING EVENTS

Rec Centre Grand Re-Opening Event Friday Novemner 29 - Sunday December 1

Plaid Friday November 29

Chamber of Commerce Charity Auction Saturday November 30

15.

INQUIRIES

Shannon Bezo, Resident, asked what the process was for "notice of motion".
Mayor Atkinson explained the motion will be brought forward to the following Regular meeting, allowing Council members time to prepare before voting on the proposed motion.

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Resolution: 33613
  Moved by: Councillor Barnes

  THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:39pm

  CARRIED