Regular Council Meeting

Minutes

Tuesday, November 12, 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

Staff Present:

Chief Administrative Officer D. Smith,
Chief Financial Officer K. Borne,
Fire Chief J. Guise,
Finance Manager W. Peterson,
Director of Corporate Services E. Kaehn,
and Executive Assistant/Legislative Clerk C. Smith

Visitors Present:

David Fogarty, Acting President, Williston Lake Elders Society, Tracy Medley, Executive Director, Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce, Shannon Bezo, President, Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce

1.
CALL TO ORDER

CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:23 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
Committee Of The Whole - October 28, 2024

1.COTW Oct 28 2024 Minutes.pdf

The minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on October 28 were adopted as presented.

2.2
Regular Meeting - October 28, 2024

1.Regular Meeting October 28, 2024 Minutes.pdf

The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 28 were adopted as presented.

4.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Resolution:33594
Moved by:Councillor Tapper
THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

Shannon Bezo, Resident asked to comment on item 7.2.1

6.
PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

6.1
Williston Lake Elders Society - Request to Address Council

David Fogarty presented to Council an update on the Williston Lake Elders Society as well as an update on their plans for an assisted living/seniors residence in the community.

6.2
Community Grants Presentation

The Community Grants Policy 3.16 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 Chamber of Commerce

7.
CORRESPONDENCE

Resolution:33595
Moved by:Councillor Brumovsky
THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.
CARRIED

7.1
For Action:

7.1.1
Mackenzie Community Services - Letter of Support

1.MCSS Letter to Mackenzie Council.pdf

Resolution:33596
Moved by:Councillor Barnes
THAT the District of Mackenzie supports the application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust from Mackenzie Community Services for their capacity building project and hiring of a book keeper.
CARRIED

7.1.2
Williston Lake Elders Society Land Request

1.Nov 2024 Land Request.pdf

Resolution:33597
Moved by:Mayor Atkinson
THAT Council bring back a report to Council providing a dollar amount to the land WLES requested.
Opposed (1) Councillor Wright
CARRIED (4 to 1)