Special Council Meeting

Minutes

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 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 P. Kyllo, 
• Councillor R. McMeeken, 
• Councillor K. Tapper, 
• and Councillor J. Wright 

Staff Present:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Smith, 
• Chief Financial Officer K. Borne, 
• Director of Operations J. Murray, 
• Fire Chief J. Guise, 
• Director of Recreation Services T. Gilmer, 
• Director of Corporate Services E. Kaehn, 
• Finance Manager W. Peterson, 
• Economic Development Clerk R. Dumoulin, 
• and Legislative Clerk/Executive Assistant, C. Smith 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:30 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 AGENDA

• Resolution: 33719
  Moved by: Councillor Wright

  THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

  CARRIED

3.

2025 PROVISIONAL BUDGET DISCUSSION

Chief Financial Officer, Kerri Borne, gave a presentation on the 2025 Provisional Budget.

• Resolution: 33720
  Moved by: Councillor P. Kyllo

  THAT staff bring back a report to Council on the feasibility and legality of a surtax for properties within Mackenzie that are deemed or declared empty. 

  Opposed (1)

  Mayor Atkinson

  CARRIED (6 to 1)

4.

INQUIRIES

5.

ADJOURNMENT

• Resolution: 33721
  Moved by: Councillor Wright

  THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:20PM

  CARRIED