March 23, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the following late items be added to the agenda; 7. CORRESPONDENCE For Action: 7.1.5 Request for Support - Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association (MORATA)
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support in principle, for the establishment of an Outdoor Community Centre as proposed in their presentation and letter.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Mackenzie Community Services for their application to the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest Community Benefits stream for a community Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awaren…
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Mackenzie Community Services may utilize the front area at the Mackenzie Recreation Centre as well as Spirit Square for a community Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness event on September 9, 2026, AND THAT staff bring back a repo…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT the Mackenzie Recreation Centre is illuminated in red for September 8, and 9, 2026 to bring awareness to the Red Shoes Rock campaign.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Mackenzie Community Services Application to the RBC Barrier Buster Grant presented by the Rick Hansen Foundation to help create a more accessible environment in their new office…
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council approve the waiver of fees for use of the Community Hall, for the Mackenzie Minor Hockey Association Banquet on April 18, 2026, excluding additional staff time costs.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT the District pay the 2026 Union of BC Municipalities UBCM membership dues in the amount of $2,815.02.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support to Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association (MORATA) for their application to the South Peace Mackenzie Trust (SMPT) to help fund the Morfee Mountain Expansion Phase 3.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT the District co-sponsor the following 2026 NCLGA resolution submitted by the City of Dawson Creek: "Improved Access to Publicly Funded Mental Health Services..."
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support for the District of 100 Mile House NCLGA resolution #2: "Expansion of Support for Medical Professional Services..."
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT the District of Mackenzie provide a letter of support for the BC Coastal Marine Strategy and its enshrinement into law.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT the District share the Northern Angel Summit to the District website and social media to promote the program to any resident who may benefit.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council submit the following resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) for consideration at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM): Northern and Rural Home Owner Grant...
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT the Northern Rural Home Owner Grant resolution be amended to remove the word "appurtenancy".
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT the Class 5 Digital Infrastructure NCLGA resolution is amended to include the word "include" and amended to say "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NCLGA and UBCM request the Province of British Columbia and BC Assessment to include high -…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT the District of Mackenzie send both NCLGA and UBCM resolutions to the NCLGA committee to seek co-sponsorship.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council approve the 2026 Utilities Provisional Capital and Operating Budgets; AND THAT staff proceed with an 11% water rate increase, a 11% sewer rate increase, a 1.5% rate increase for residential garbage and a 4% rate increase for c…
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council awards the concession lease agreement to Fry Daddy’s for a period of three years effective from June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2029 with the option of a two-year extension if mutually agreed; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer …
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT the Little Mac Ski Hill Chalet will be renamed the Evan Bichon Chalet to honour Mackenzie athlete and olympian Evan Bichon.
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council supports an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Public Notification and Emergency Route Planning grant for up to $40,000; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the gr…
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council supports an application to the 2026 Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) Grant Program through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) for up to $200,000; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to…
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council supports an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Local Government Development Approvals grant program for up to $200,000 for the Modernizing Mackenzie’s Development Services project which will include a …
   • · Motion 26 added: THAT Council receive this report for information.
   • · Motion 27 added: THAT Council approves the minimum sale price of $140,000 for 4850 Coquiwaldie Road... AND THAT Council approves the minimum sale price of $25,000 for 1 Hunter Road... AND THAT 1 Hunter Road is advertised and sold through both local realtor…
   • · Motion 28 added: THAT Council approves the RCMP Detachment Occupancy Renewal Agreement for a term of five (5) years commencing on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2030; AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the …
   • · Motion 29 added: THAT Council direct staff to reach out to Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Director Grace McGregor to obtain information and insight on how other communities manage data processing centres, particularly in the absence of a dedicated …
   • · Motion 30 added: THAT Council approve the Mayor’s request to send a letter to the Honourable Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, regarding recent reductions to FireSmart program funding, outlining the importance of continued FireSmart work in Mackenzie and e…
   • · Motion 31 added: THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report outlining a proposed policy framework for the naming and dedication of District facilities, rooms, and other municipal assets, to support a consistent, transparent, and well‑defined process for…
   • · Motion 32 added: THAT Council approve Councillor Jesse Wright’s request to represent the District of Mackenzie at an upcoming meeting with Progressive Intercultural Community Services to discuss matters of mutual interest and gather information relevant to…
   • · Motion 33 added: THAT Council direct staff to prepare a proposed policy governing non‑profit use of the Mackenzie Recreation Centre, to establish a consistent and transparent process for evaluating requests and to assist both the District and non‑profit or…
   • · Motion 34 added: THAT the meeting adjourns at 9:09 pm.
   • · Attendance added: Viktor Brumovsky (present)
   • · Attendance added: Peter Kyllo (present)
   • · Attendance added: Raye McMeeken (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kyle Tapper (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jesse Wright (present)
   • · Attendance added: Andy Barnes (absent)
   • · Attendance added: D. Smith (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Borne (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Guise (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Gilmer (remote)
   • · Attendance added: E. Kaehn (present)
   • · Attendance added: L. Thorne (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Richman (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Smith (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joan Atkinson (present)