April 7, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendments: Deletion: 4.1 and 7.1 Aspen View Public Schools Delegation Additions: 13.1 Municipally Controlled Corporation Annual Meeting 13.2…
   • · Motion 2 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 3, 2026, as amended: Add recess at 5:07 p.m. and reconvened at 5:35 p.m. for the Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company Annual General Meeting
   • · Motion 3 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on March 4, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on March 9, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on March 17, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 6 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Quarter 1 Action List for January to March 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Financial reports as follows: a) 2024-2026 Operating Position b) January Bank Reconciliation c) Unaudited Reserves
   • · Motion 8 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the CAO Report for March 18, 2026 - April 1, 2026.
   • · Motion 9 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation by Sgt. Doktor, Smoky Lake RCMP, as presented.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Town of Smoky Lake approve to attend the RCMP K Division - Real Time Operations Centre (RTOC) in Edmonton on May 5, 2026 as a council approved event, and those who can attend, will attend.
   • · Motion 11 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation by the Kinette Club of Smoky Lake regarding the draft proposal of two baseball diamonds located at the grounds South of the Smoky Lake Golf Course.
   • · Motion 12 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer to the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting the Kinette Club of Smoky Lake proposal for two ball diamonds for further discussion, and review the Corn Maze agreement to identify the term and direct Administr…
   • · Motion 13 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept the presentation by the Smoky Lake Agricultural Society, as information.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake amend the Agricultural Society Funding Agreement with the Town of Smoky Lake, as discussed at the meeting with the delegation; and Administration bring back to a future council meeting.
   • · Motion 15 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake prepare an application for the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre grant on behalf of the Smoky Lake Agricultural Society for the Dehumidifier project; and that the application will not bind the Town for any …
   • · Motion 16 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Q4 Accounts Payable Listing report as of September 16, 2025 to December 31, 2025; and direct Administration to provide monthly reports moving forward.
   • · Motion 17 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake approve participation in the Community Volunteer Appreciation BBQ, to be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Smoky Lake Curling Club, in partnership with Administration, Public Wo…
   • · Motion 18 added: That Town of Smoky Lake schedule a Regular Council Meeting on April 28, 2026 for the purpose of the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget and the 2025 Financial Statement presentation provided by town auditor Israel Wasserman, JDP Wasserman & …
   • · Motion 19 added: That Town of Smoky Lake file for information the 5-Year Municipal Tax Comparison and Growth Assessment Report.
   • · Motion 20 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt Policy P-09-2026: Acting Pay, as presented.
   • · Motion 21 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt Policy P-08-2026: Use of Town Owned Vehicles, as presented.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt Policy P-10-2026: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), as presented.
   • · Motion 23 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Mayor, Councillor and Committee Reports for February 24 - March 30, 2026.
   • · Motion 24 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake approve the "Titanium" Event Sponsor, which includes $1,500 for the 2026 Great White-North Pumpkin Fair and Weigh-Off held on October 2 to 3, 2026; to be funded from the 2026 Interim Operating Budget, under "Gra…
   • · Motion 25 added: That Town of Smoky Lake invite the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers Association as a delegation to provide an updated in-kind request for the 2026 Great White North Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fair; and request to submit the 2025 Financial Statements.
   • · Motion 26 added: That Town of Smoky Lake Council accept the invitation to participate in Lakeland Tourism Week and attend the open house held at the Nutrien Ag Centre in Smoky Lake on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
   • · Motion 27 added: That Town of Smoky Lake designate Mayor Prockiw-Zaruksy to work with Administration to work on a Town of Smoky Lake branded brochure at the Lakeland Tourism Week Open House located in Smoky Lake on April 20, 2026; and provide a promotional…
   • · Motion 28 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept Smoky Lake County Council's meeting invitation and schedule a Joint Town and County Council meeting to be held at the Smoky Lake County Council Chambers on April 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.; and Council submit topi…
   • · Motion 29 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake approve the Mayor and any members of Council that wish to attend the grand opening of the Smoky Lake Lions Club dog park on May 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
   • · Motion 30 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake provide sponsorship to Community Futures, St. Paul – Smoky Lake Region in the amount of $200.00 to support the Lemonade Day initiative held during the week of June 8 - 13, 2026, for the purpose of supporting and…
   • · Motion 31 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer to May 5, 2026 the Borderlands Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement; and request Administration to find out why Two Hills and Smoky Lake County are not listed in the municipalities.
   • · Motion 32 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer the letter from Honourable Minister Dan Williams regarding the successful submission of the 2025-26 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant for the project titled: "Smoky Lake Regional Economic Developme…
   • · Motion 33 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake file for information the Smoky Lake Regional Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Analysis 2025.
   • · Motion 34 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Sub-interim CAO, Coutney, Asst. CAO Bryks, Asst. CAO/Recording Sec. to discuss the Municipally Controlled Corporation pursuant to the Access to Informat…
   • · Motion 35 added: That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:31 p.m.
   • · Motion 36 added: That Town of Smoky Lake add the Municipally Controlled Corporation to the Joint Town and County Council meeting held on April 20, 2026 prior to Annual General Meeting on April 21, 2026.
   • · Motion 37 added: That Town of Smoky Lake execute the agreement with TAXervice for a three-year term to manage the Town of Smoky Lake's property tax arrears recovery process until December 31, 2028, and all costs associated with the tax arrears recovery pro…
   • · Motion 38 added: That Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Sub-interim CAO, Coutney, Asst. CAO Bryks, Asst. CAO/Recording Sec. to discuss the Land Matter pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 19: …
   • · Motion 39 added: That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 10:09 p.m.
   • · Motion 40 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adjourn the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting at 10:09 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bruce Chern (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dan Kotylak (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tegan Scharff (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nestor Rosichuk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Crystal Bryks (present)
   • · Attendance added: Frank Coutney (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ashley Bryks (present)
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff depart
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff arrive