February 5, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the February 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendments...
   • · Motion 2 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 13, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting for the Purposes of Public Works/Personnel held on January 22, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Action Lists of the January 13, 2026 & January 22, 2026 Council Meeting Action Lists as presented.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Action Lists of the Council Meetings held between November 18, 2025 through to January 5, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Quarter Four (4) Action Lists, as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Administrative Report for January 14, 2026 – February 5, 2026.
   • · Motion 8 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to look into previous motions regarding the sidewalk repairs on the south side of the Smoky Lake Public Library and bring back to a future Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to bring back an Acting Pay Policy to an April 2026 Regular Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 10 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the written Utility Reports for Gas, Water, and Solar Services for December 2025 and the written Tax Report for January 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 11 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Development Officer quarterly report, from September 26, 2025 to January 2, 2026.
   • · Motion 12 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Quarter 4 - Financial Reports as follows: a) Operating Position b) Council Expense Report c) Accounts Payable Listing d) Capital Projects e) Reserves (presented later in the agenda) e)…
   • · Motion 13 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Administration bring back the Quarter 4 (Q4) Report Cheque Listing to the February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation on the Northern Lights Library System 2025 review and 2026 future updates, presented by James MacDonald, Executive Director.
   • · Motion 15 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation by Ben Evans of Delta Waterfowl regarding Delta Waterfowl’s conservation efforts related to Hen Houses, and that Administration work to support these conservation efforts …
   • · Motion 16 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake authorize Administration to execute the Hen House Conservation Agreement with Ben Evans of Delta Waterfowl for all Hen Houses placed on Town-owned property on Smoky Lake, including a hold-harmless provision in f…
   • · Motion 17 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council approve the removal of the FCSS reserve account and authorize the transfer of $19,454.00 from the FCSS Reserve to General Revenue (accumulated surplus).
   • · Motion 18 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the departmental reserve report covering the period from January 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025.
   • · Motion 19 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to present the previous Council’s 2022–2025 Strategic Plan, including a summary of overall impacts, goals, and objectives achieved, along with key findings and recommendations, at the March…
   • · Motion 20 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the update provided regarding Lot 22, Block 7, Plan 0624974 (4703 Harvest Gold Drive).
   • · Motion 21 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake approve to pay the invoice for snow removal from clearing the Smoky Lake Agricultural Complex parking lot at 4612-54 Ave on December 29, 2026 prior to their New Year's Eve event; in reference to the invoice from…
   • · Motion 22 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to bring the Agricultural Society Agreement back to the March 3, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, with revisions to include snow removal prior to events, and that the agreement be extended for…
   • · Motion 23 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to obtain three (3) quotes for Human Resource Consulting Services to provide policy development and recruitment services for an allotted time of 20–25 hours per month for a six (6) month te…
   • · Motion 24 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake change the following Regular Council Meeting schedule for March, April, and May 2026; and Administration to advertise accordingly as follows...
   • · Motion 25 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake reinstate the previous Town of Smoky Lake logo and tagline “Pumpkin Capital of Alberta” prior to “100th Anniversary” logo over the next six (6) months, for branding and marketing purposes.
   • · Motion 26 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake's Deputy Mayor Dan Kotylak and Councillor Bruce Chern execute the "Consent to Act As Director" form as per organizational Meeting held on October 29,2025: Motion #833-2025 being appointed as the Town of Smoky La…
   • · Motion 27 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake approve the attendance of two (2) members of Council, and potentially the CAO, to the Alberta Municipalities 2026 Spring Municipal Leaders’ Caucus scheduled for March 25–27, 2026, in Edmonton, pending the Town b…
   • · Motion 28 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accepts the post-mortem report on snow removal and street clearing operations conducted between December 27, 2025 and January 21, 2026, as presented by Administration.
   • · Motion 29 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer the Personnel Policy Review to a future Regular Scheduled Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 30 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake pass FIRST READING to Bylaw No.01-2026 Borrowing Bylaw to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture in the principal amount of $56,202.00 for the purpose of paving selected streets (53 Avenue from 46 Stree…
   • · Motion 31 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake give FIRST READING to Bylaw No. 02-2026, being the Local Improvement Tax for Paving 53 Avenue Bylaw, for the purpose of imposing a local improvement tax in respect to all lands that directly benefit from the pav…
   • · Motion 32 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the written and verbal, Mayor and Council Consolidated Report dated from November 25, 2025 to January 29, 2026 as presented.
   • · Motion 33 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake file for information the request for monetary contribution of $750.00 with Smoky Lake County for the 2026 Edmonton Boat & Sportsman Show booth taking place March 19–22, 2026, in reference to the email dated Dece…
   • · Motion 34 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to send an email to Charne Roodt, Marianne Janke, and Michelle Wright, with Travel Lakeland thanking them for the opportunity to participate in the Boat & Sportsman Show, and to express the…
   • · Motion 35 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to work with the local Detachment Commander to initiate/plan consultation events with the community constituents to gather input on local safety concerns, emerging issues, and opportunities…
   • · Motion 36 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake file for information the correspondence items a) to d) as follows: a) Alberta RCMP Fact Sheet b) K-Provincial Detachment Response Time Infographic 2025 c) K-Provincial Detachment Travel Times 2025 d) Smoky Lake …
   • · Motion 37 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, Asst. CAO Bryks, Leg. Services/Recording Sec. Orichowski and Development Officer Routhier, to discuss the following matter: Town Property Up…
   • · Motion 38 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 7:29 p.m.
   • · Motion 39 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to research development options as discussed in Closed Session.
   • · Motion 40 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, Asst. CAO Bryks, Leg. Services/Recording Sec. Orichowski and Development Officer Routhier, to discuss the following matter: Town Property Up…
   • · Motion 41 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 7:32 p.m.
   • · Motion 42 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake proceed with listing the property at 55 White Earth Street (Pt. of Lot 1, Pt. of Lot 2, Block 4, Plan 803CL) for a suggested price of $129,900.00 with Remax Realtor, Mike Ouellet, as discussed in Closed Session.
   • · Motion 43 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, to discuss the following matter: January 22, 2026 Special Meeting Update, pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 20: Discl…
   • · Motion 44 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of closed session at 8:52 p.m.
   • · Motion 45 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information for the update on the January 22, 2026 Special Meeting, as discussed in Closed Session.
   • · Motion 46 added: That Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, to discuss the following matter: CAO Check-in , pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 22: Confidential Evaluations at 8:53 p.…
   • · Motion 47 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:31 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Dan Kotylak (present)
   • · Attendance added: Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nestor Rosichuk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tegan Scharff (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bruce Chern (present)
   • · Attendance added: Molly Fyten (present)
   • · Attendance added: Crystal Bryks (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ashley Bryks (present)
   • · Attendance added: Pam Routhier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rachelle Amyotte (present)
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff depart
   • · Participation added: Molly Fyten depart