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 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 Recreation Services T. Gilmer, 
  • Director of Corporate Services E. Kaehn, 
  • and Legislative Clerk/Executive Assistant C. Smirle 

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.

The minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 15, 2024 were adopted as presented.

The minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 20, 2024 were adopted as presented.

The minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 26, 2024 were adopted as presented.

The minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on February 26, 2024 were adopted as presented.

The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 26, 2024 were adopted as presented.

  • Resolution:33318
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    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.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33319
    Moved by:Councillor Tapper

    THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

    CARRIED

Shannon Bezo, resident, commented that she hoped items 7.1.3, 7.1.4, and 7.1.5 would be discussed, and hoped that the reasoning for selecting the construction company would be discussed.

  • Resolution:33320
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33321
    Moved by:Councillor Brumovsky

    THAT the two medical students coming to Mackenzie to complete their 2 year residency as requested by Joy Davy, Recruitment Leader, be provided with recreation passes during their residencies in Mackenzie. 

    CARRIED

Councilor Barnes left the room to avoid conflict of interest. (Councilor Barnes returned after the motion was carried). 

  • Resolution:33322
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council provide a letter of support to the Mackenzie & District Hospital Auxiliary to the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community forest for funding towards renovations at their new location, the Living Joy Church. 

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33323
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    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.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33324
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

    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.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33325
    Moved by:Councillor Brumovsky

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

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33326
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT the District provide a gift basket of up to $100 in value as a donation to the Legion to support their Loaner Medical Equipment Cupboard fundraiser. 

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33327
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council send a letter to Minister Whiteside responding to the decision to not create a Foundry in Mackenzie

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33328
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT the District provide a gift basket of up to $100 in value to the Autumn Lodge Society for their Canada Day Raffle. 

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33329
    Moved by:Councillor Barnes

    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.

    CARRIED

Councillor Wright provided a written report.

Councillor Brumovsky provided a written report.

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12.

 

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

April 10-12, 2024 - Vancouver, BC

When: March 21
Where: Mackenzie Community Services
Time: 6:00 pm.

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  • Resolution:33330
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:43 pm

    CARRIED