District of Mackenzie Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 24, 2014

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1 District of Mackenzie Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 24, 2014 Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Mackenzie held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office. PRESENT: Mayor S. Killam Councillor J. Atkinson Councillor P. Crook Councillor D. Forshaw Councillor R. McMeeken Councillor J. Wiens Chief Administrative Officer M. Fercho Economic Development Officer D. Smith Director of Operations P. Hascarl Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Manager J. Bennett Director of Community Services G. Petersen Chief Financial Officer S. McCutcheon Administrative Assistant D. Ives CALLED TO ORDER: 7:15 pm 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) The minutes of the Special Meeting held February 11, 2014 were adopted as b) The minutes of the Committee Meeting held February 11, 2014 were adopted as c) The minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 11, 2014 were adopted as d) The minutes of the Special Meeting dated February 17, 2014 were adopted as 2. INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adoption of Agenda THAT the agenda be adopted as 4. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS Les Sloan provided information about a wheel-chair accessible house that will be built in the Dominican Republic by a contingent of people from Mackenzie. They would like to call the house "The Mackenzie House" and put the "M" logo on it. Mayor Stephanie Killam advised that they do not need Council's approval to call the house "The Mackenzie House" as the District does not own that name. There was some discussion about the legal ramifications of the use of the "M" logo. CAO M. Fercho advised that the ramifications were the same as displaying the District flag with Council's permission.

2 Councillor Crook indicated his support of the logo being displayed on the house as long as it was not being used for any fundraising activity Use of "M" logo THAT Council permit the use of the "M" logo on the proposed "The Mackenzie House" to be built in the Dominican Republic. 5. CORRESPONDENCE Receipt of Correspondence THAT the correspondence on the agenda be received NCLGA Membership Fees Silent Auction Gift THAT Council approve the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) annual membership dues in the amount of $ for THAT Council provide a silent auction gift for approximately $100 for the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) 2014 convention. 6. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Airport Directional Beacon Removal THAT the report from Paul Hascarl dated February 17, 2014 be received for information THAT the report from Paul Hascarl, Director of Operations, dated February 11, 2014 be received; AND THAT Council approves the disposal of 1998 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 - vin 1GCEK14W6WZ THAT Council approves the disposal of 1985 Zamboni ice resurfacer - vin THAT Council approves the disposal of 1998 Arctic Cat snowmobile - vin THAT Council approves the disposal of portable skateboard park apparatus, including: one 4x8 wedge ramp, one 4x8 transition ramp, various metal rails and various accessories THAT Council approves the disposal of three dentist chairs.

3 Appointment of Election Officers THAT the report from Administration dated February 18, 2014 be received; AND THAT Council appoints Diane Smith as Chief Election Officer and Judi Vander Maaten as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2014 Local Government Election Animal Control/Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointment Bell Place Final Lot Pricing THAT the report from Administration dated February 19, 2014 be received; AND THAT Council designates Kaitlin J. Moore as an Animal Control/Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the District of Mackenzie. THAT the report from Administration dated February 24, 2014 be received; AND THAT Council approve the revised sale price, and sale of Lots 1 through 19, District Lot 3673 Cariboo District, except Plans 20179, 22048, 26516, 28214, 31549, 33911, and 34850, and the attached, for sale and prices by lot: Lot # Price Lot # Price 1 $43, $65, $45, $81, $65, $85, $75, $84, $131, $83, $99, $45, $99, $43, $115, $53, $144, $59, $69, and authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the documents Bell Place Sales Covenant Adjustment Area Proposed Parking Restriction THAT Council approves the new wording for the Information Package for the Bell Place Residential Subdivision-Bell Place Building Scheme, Section 1.3 construction to: (a) There is no timeline for a vacant lot to begin home construction. Once construction has started however, home construction must be completed within three years. No construction on any lot shall remain in an uncompleted state beyond the period ending on the date three (3) years from the date of issue on the building permit and construction start. Three years is the valid timeline for a current District of Mackenzie building permit. THAT the report from Administration dated February 19, 2014 be received; AND THAT Council direct Administration to consult with the affected occupants regarding this proposal and bring back a report to Council for their review.

4 CARIP THAT Council approves the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. 7. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCIL LIAISON, MEETINGS ATTENDED Mayor s Liaison Report Mayor Killam participated in the McLeod Lake-Mackenzie Community Forest Board meeting. Mayor Killam chaired the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition Executive Committee meeting - preparing for the Board meeting on February 28, Councillors Liaison Report Councillor McMeeken advised that the Library Board's offer of employment for the Head Librarian position was declined. COUNCIL LIAISON, FUTURE MEETINGS AND COUNCIL INPUT Mayor s Report Mayor Killam will attend the next McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest Board meeting on March 25, Mayor Killam will attend the next Omineca Beetle Action Coalition Executive Committee meeting on April 4, Council Representatives 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. BYLAWS 11. NOTICE OF MOTION 12. COMING EVENTS 13. INQUIRIES Cabin Fever Carnival Events February 21 - March 2, 2014.

5 14. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 pm. I certify the foregoing to be the original true copy of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting.