May 5, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda, as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 7, 2026, as amended: Motion 212-2026: Add Councillor Tegan Scharff made the motion.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Action List of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 7, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the CAO Report for April 7 - 30, 2026.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the written Utility Reports for Gas, Water, Solar Services and Paper Billing Report for March 2026 and the written Tax Report for April 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the FCSS quarterly report for reporting period January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Financial Reports as follows: a) Operating Position (January 1 - March 31, 2026) b) February and March 2026 Bank Reconciliations c) Accounts Payable Listing (January 1 - April 30, 2026…
   • · Motion 8 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Development Officer quarterly report, January 2, 2026 to March 31, 2026.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation from Aspen View Public Schools, Constantine Kastrinos, Superintendent and Brittany Turko, School Trustee regarding the 2025-26 Municipal Partner Report.
   • · Motion 10 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation provided by Kevin Fleming, Camp Coordinator regarding the Hockey Camp event scheduled for August 17–21, 2026, in Smoky Lake, including the request for support to host a BB…
   • · Motion 11 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council support the upcoming Hockey Camp event scheduled for August 17–21, 2026, at the Agricultural Complex in Smoky Lake; further, that Council support the request to help facilitate a BBQ event on the final d…
   • · Motion 12 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake provide a letter of support to the Kinette Club of Smoky Lake for the grant application for the future development of two baseball diamonds.
   • · Motion 13 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake enter into a lease agreement with the Kinette Club of Smoky Lake for the lands legally described as SE-28-59-17-W4M.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake enter into a Borderlands Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement between the following jurisdictions, as amended, effective May 5, 2026: Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, City of Lloydminster, County of Athabasca…
   • · Motion 15 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of 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 E…
   • · Motion 16 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer the correspondence request from Chyenne Shaw, CAO for Smoky Lake County to the Joint Municipalities meeting on July 13, 2026 regarding the 2025-26 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant for the Smoky La…
   • · Motion 17 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake schedule a workshop for the purpose of the Housing Accelerator Fund strategic priorities on May 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Council Chambers.
   • · Motion 18 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the final project report for the Regional Water Facility Project provided by MPE Engineering, dated April 7, 2026.
   • · Motion 19 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council approve to combine budget values for the 56 Street Gas Line Relocation and Sewer Line replacement project for a total of $165,000 to complete both portions in 2026; to be funded from municipal grants.
   • · Motion 20 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council appoint Councillor Rosichuk to attend the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Convention from November 23 to November 26, 2026 and will provide a report to Council; and the CAO appoint applicable staff memb…
   • · Motion 21 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake appoint the Smoky Lake County CAO as the Regional Director of Emergency Management as per Bylaw No. 12-2024.
   • · Motion 22 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake appoint the Town of Smoky Lake CAO as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management as per Bylaw No. 12-2024.
   • · Motion 23 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council direct Administration to obtain three to five quotes for venue and meal options for the Joint Municipalities Meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026, including the Smoky Lake Drop-In Centre, Agricultural Com…
   • · Motion 24 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council accept the information on the Light Standard maintenance program, as information.
   • · Motion 25 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council approve the addition to the 2026 capital program for the replacement of the sewer line at the Smoky Lake Complex for an estimated amount of $35,000 with the funds to come from municipal grants.
   • · Motion 26 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council approve the reallocation of $24,000 from the Local Government Fiscal Framework grant program towards the Replacement/Refurbishment of the Town fire hydrants; to be funded from municipal grants.
   • · Motion 27 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake give SECOND 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 pa…
   • · Motion 28 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake give THIRD AND FINAL 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 fr…
   • · Motion 29 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake give FIRST READING to Bylaw No. 3-2026, being the Tax Rate Bylaw, for the purpose of authorizing rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within the Town of Smoky Lake for the 2026 Taxation yea…
   • · Motion 30 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake give SECOND READING to Bylaw No. 3-2026, being the Tax Rate Bylaw, for the purpose of authorizing the rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within the Town of Smoky Lake for the 2026 Taxatio…
   • · Motion 31 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake give PERMISSION for THIRD AND FINAL READING to Bylaw No. 3-2026, being the Tax Rate Bylaw, for the purpose of authorizing rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within the Town of Smoky Lake …
   • · Motion 32 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake give THIRD AND FINAL READING to Bylaw No. 3-2026, being the Tax Rate Bylaw, for the purpose of authorizing rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within the Town of Smoky Lake for the 2026 Ta…
   • · Motion 33 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the consolidated Mayor, Councillor and Committee report for March 31 - April 28, 2026.
   • · Motion 34 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Interim CAO, Hawken to discuss the Personnel Matter pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 20: Disclosure Harmful to Personal Privacy …
   • · Motion 35 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:04 p.m.
   • · Motion 36 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council approve acting pay in the amount of 2.53% to Crystal Bryks for the provision of Interim CAO services for the period of February 10 - March 18, 2026.
   • · Motion 37 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adjourn the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting at 9:07 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: Ashley Bryks (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rod Hawken (present)
   • · Attendance added: Frank Coutney (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Rachelle Amyotte (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Constantine Kastrinos (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brittany Turko (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kevin Fleming (present)
   • · Participation added: Brittany Turko arrive
   • · Participation added: Kevin Fleming arrive
   • · Participation added: Dan Kotylak depart
   • · Participation added: Dan Kotylak arrive
   • · Participation added: Ashley Bryks depart