Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

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Council Chambers of the Municipal Office
1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC
Council Present:
  • Councillor A. Barnes, 
  • Councillor V. Brumovsky, 
  • Councillor P. Kyllo, 
  • Councillor R. McMeeken, 
  • Councillor K. Tapper, 
  • and Councillor J. Wright 
Council Absent:
  • Mayor J. Atkinson 
Staff Present:
  • Chief Administrative Officer D. Smith, 
  • Chief Financial Officer K. Borne, 
  • Fire Chief J. Guise, 
  • Director of Corporate Services E. Kaehn, 
  • and Legislative Clerk/Executive Assistant, C. Smith 
Visitors Present:

  • Public Works Supervisor, Terry Ostash

     

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:15pm.

Deputy Mayor Barnes 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 - December 9, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Regular Meeting December 9, 2024.pdf

The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 9, 2024 were adopted as presented.

2.2
Special Meeting- December 9, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.December 9, 2024.pdf

The minutes of the Special Meeting held on December 9, 2024 were adopted as presented.

3.
INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

 

N/A

4.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 
  • Resolution:33639
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

    CARRIED

5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

 

N/A

6.
PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

 

N/A

7.
CORRESPONDENCE

 
  • Resolution:33640
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

    CARRIED

7.1
For Action:

 

7.1.1
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Membership Dues

This item has attachments. 
1.District of Mackenzie 2025-2026.pdf
  • Resolution:33641
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    THAT the 2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities be paid.

    CARRIED

7.1.2
Request for Support - Mackenzie Community Services

This item has attachments. 
1.Letter-Mayor and Council YIS.pdf

Councillor Wright left the room.

  • Resolution:33642
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    THAT Council provide a letter of support for MCS grant application to the Youth Mental Health Fund for Integrated Youth Services in Mackenzie.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33643
    Moved by:Councillor Tapper

    THAT Council support the rental and utilization, in principle of the upper floor, washroom and back office space in the Mackenzie Recreation Centre.

    CARRIED

7.1.3
Request for Support - Mackenzie Community Arts Council

This item has attachments. 
1.Request for Support to Council Jan 2025.pdf

Councillor Wright returned.

  • Resolution:33644
    Moved by:Councillor Tapper

    THAT Council provide a letter of support for the MCAC application to NDIT: Cultural Infrastructure to complete phase 2 of Project Caribou.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33645
    Moved by:Councillor Brumovsky

    THAT Council provide a letter of support for the MCAC application to McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forests to complete phase 2 of Project Caribou.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33466
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    THAT Council provide a letter of support for the MCAC application to CO-OP Community Spaces to complete phase 2 of Project Caribou.

  • Resolution:33647
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council provide a letter of support for the MCAC application to the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions: Community Climate Action Events Program to enhance upcoming community events. 

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:33648
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council provide a letter of support for MCAC application to BC Art's Council's Community Arts Festival Program to enhance upcoming community events

    CARRIED

7.1.4
Request for Proclamation

This item has attachments. 
1.Request for Proclamation from the District of Mackenzie.pdf
2.2025 Proclamation Draft.pdf
3.Request for Illumination of Mackenzie Municipal Office in Purple Lights on March 26th, 2025.pdf
  • Resolution:33649
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT the District declare March 26, 2025 International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness.

    AND THAT the Mackenzie Recreation Centre be lit up with purple lights on March 26, 2025 in honour of epilepsy awareness.

    CARRIED

7.2
For Consideration:

 

7.3
Centre Table File

 

8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

8.1
2025 Emergency Support Services Grant

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Emergency Support Services Grant.pdf
  • Resolution:33651
    Moved by:Councillor Brumovsky

    THAT Council supports an application of up to $40,000 to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) for the Emergency Support Services Equipment & Training grant;

    AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the grant application, and if successful, any related documentation.

    CARRIED

8.2
Contract Disclosure – Garden House Bed & Breakfast

This item has attachments. 
1.Contract Disclosure - Garden House Bed and Breakfast 2025.pdf
  • Resolution:33562
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council receives this report for information.

    CARRIED

8.3
Contract Disclosure – Ski Instructor

This item has attachments. 
1.Contract Disclosure - Ski Instructor 2025.pdf

Councillor Wright left the room.

  • Resolution:33653
    Moved by:Councillor P. Kyllo

    THAT Council receives this report for information.

    CARRIED

8.4
DOM 25-1 Fork Attachment Replacement for Loader

This item has attachments. 
1.Fork Replacement for Loader.pdf
2.old forks 1.pdf
3.old forks 2.pdf

Councillor Wright returned.

  • Resolution:33564
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council awards the purchase of a Fork Attachment to Nors Construction Equipment Canada GW Ltd in the amount of $16,010 plus GST.

    CARRIED

8.5
Nuclear Energy in British Columbia

This item has attachments. 
1.Nuclear Energy in BC.pdf
  • Moved by:Councillor Brumovsky

    THAT Council write a letter to the new Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adiran Dix, CEO of BC Hydro Chris O’Riley and Premier of BC David Eby to request a review of the current prohibition on Nuclear Energy in British Columbia and all this communication be copied to Mackenzie’s MLA Kiel Giddens and MP Bob Zimmer to keep them in the loop.

    CARRIED
  • Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council directs staff to submit resolutions to UBCM advocating for a review of the Clean Energy Act, specifically to study the feasibility of a reversal on the current prohibition on nuclear energy in British Columbia.

    CARRIED

8.6
Williston Lake Elders Society – Land Request Review

This item has attachments. 
1.Williston Lake Elders Society - District Land Request Review.pdf
2.Technical Review Report - WLES - Land Request.pdf
3.WLES - Land Request V2.pdf
4.Section 4.1 Active Transportation Plan.pdf

Councillor McMeeken left the room.

  • Resolution:33657
    Moved by:Councillor Brumovsky

    THAT Council provides a letter of intent to provide land to the Williston Lake Elders' Society subject to subdivision and zoning. 

    CARRIED

8.7
Dental Equipment – Storage and Disposal

This item has attachments. 
1.Dental Equipment - Storage and Disposal.pdf

Councillor McMeeken returned.

  • Resolution:33568
    Moved by:Councillor Wright

    THAT Council authorize Administration to dispose or recycle District-owned dental equipment that is no longer in useable condition.

    CARRIED

8.8
Revised 2025 Budget Schedule

This item has attachments. 
1.Revised 2025 Budget Schedule.pdf
  • Resolution:33659
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

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

    CARRIED

9.
COUNCIL REPORTS

 

10.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

N/A

11.
NEW BUSINESS

 

N/A

12.
BYLAWS

 

13.
NOTICE OF MOTION

 

N/A

14.
COMING EVENTS

 

15.
INQUIRIES

 

16.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Resolution:33660
    Moved by:Councillor McMeeken

    THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:57pm

    CARRIED
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