June 2, 2026

Revisions

1. Revised Substantive fetched Jul 17, 2026
   • · Motion 1 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the June 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendment: Addition to the Agenda: 4.1 (6:15 p.m.) Derek Zaplotinsky, Presentation of the Cheer Banner for participation in the 2026 Paralympi…
   • · Motion 2 amended (vote tally, mover): That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 28, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 3 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Action List of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 28, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 4 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 5, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 5 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Action List of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 5, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 6 amended (vote tally, mover): That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Chief Administrative Officer's Report for May 1- 28, 2026.
   • · Motion 7 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Accounts Payable Listing from April 30 - May 29, 2026 and Payroll Listings for April and May 2026.
   • · Motion 8 amended (vote tally): That accept for information the April 2026 BankLakeSmokythe Town of Reconciliation for the Town of Smoky Lake.
   • · Motion 9 amended (vote tally, mover): That agreement LakeSmokythewiththeLakeSmokyofTownthe execute Agricultural Society to provide annual operational funding and services to support operations, effective April 1, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 10 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake host the Joint Municipalities meeting at the Agricultural Complex Meeting Room in Smoky Lake on July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and direct Administration to outsource the caterer for the event.
   • · Motion 11 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake Council direct Administration to contact the County Administration to set up a meeting on June 22 (or a suitable alternative) at 4:30 p.m. for economicviablefocusedplanbusiness ondevelopingof apurposethe opportuniti…
   • · Motion 12 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake defer the Fleming Hockey Camp update to next Regular Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 13 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake defer to the next Regular Council meeting the repairs and paving for sections of Harvest Gold Drive near 4505 Harvest Gold Drive and 4919 Harvest Gold Drive; and direct Administration to bring back further informati…
   • · Motion 14 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake approve the temporary street closures on 54 Avenue, 46 Street, and 55 Avenue in Smoky Lake for the purpose of the Canada Day Bike Parade hosted by Town of Smoky Lake Family and Community Support Services on Wednesda…
   • · Motion 15 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake approve the temporary street closures on portions of 54 Avenue, 46 Street, 55 Avenue, 45 Street, 43 Street and 53A Avenue in Smoky Lake for the purpose of the Canada Day Bike Parade hosted by Town of Smoky Lake Fami…
   • · Motion 16 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake cancel the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026 and schedule the next Regular Council Meeting on June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; and Administration advertise accordingly.
   • · Motion 17 amended (vote tally): That Council to attend the Mock EmergencyauthorizeLakeSmokyofTown Management exercise on November 18, 2026.
   • · Motion 18 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake appoint all of Council to attend the Summer 2026 Municipal Leaders Caucus on June 10, 2026 at the Town of Vegreville.
   • · Motion 19 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake approve the 2026 Alberta Municipalities' Convention and Trade Show held on September 23-25, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta, as a council approved event; and those who wish to attend the convention notify administration b…
   • · Motion 20 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Year-2026 Retention Budget for the Smoky Lake Region’s Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee, with the Town of Smoky Lake’s contribution in the amount of $6,503.49 based on 27.1% of the total bu…
   • · Motion 21 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge the Province of Alberta’s transition to an enhanced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for packaging and paper products, including the implementation of a province-wide single-stream re…
   • · Motion 22 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake Council accept the invitation from Smoky Lake County to attend the Privacy Management Training session to be held at the Smoky Lake County office on June 9 at 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and the training be recogniz…
   • · Motion 23 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake authorize Administration to bring forward information related futureatotransportationFund projectTransitRuraltheto Solutions Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee (ICC) meeting for regional discussion and feedb…
   • · Motion 24 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake authorize Administration to execute the Rural Transit Solutions Fund contribution agreement for the “Smoky Lake Wheelchair Accessible Van project, tosubjectTransportation”for MedicalNon-Emergent Community satisf…
   • · Motion 25 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Interim CAO, Hawken and Asst. CAO Bryks, to discuss the following matter: Residential Development Incentive Policy D-06-2026, pursuant to the Access to …
   • · Motion 26 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 8:33 p.m.
   • · Motion 27 amended (text, vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake rescind Residential Development Grant Program Policy D-06-2025.
   • · Motion 28 amended (text, vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake adopt Residential Development Grant Program Policy D-06-2026 for implementation, as amended: Section 5. GRANTING ALLOCATIONS & REIMBURSEMENT 5.1 b. Eligible dwelling units must contain a minimum of 46.5 37.16 square…
   • · Motion 29 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Councillor Reports for April - May 26, 2026.
   • · Motion 30 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake appoint Councillor Nestor Rosichuk to attend the Grand Entry and Opening Ceremonies on June 13, 2026 at Metis Crossing, on behalf of Town of Smoky Lake Council.
   • · Motion 31 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake provide sponsorship in the amount of $125.00 for the Banner Sponsor Package to the Bellis 4H Beef and Poultry Club for their 4H Beef Club Achievement Day Show and Sale on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Waskatenau Arena…
   • · Motion 32 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake provide sponsorship in the amount of $100.00 for the Bronze Sponsor Package to the Vilna and District Agricultural Society for their annual Boomtown Fair Days on August 14-15, 2026; to be funded from the 2026 Operat…
   • · Motion 33 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake remove the five existing deteriorated flower pots located on the road allowance near the residential lot at 5337-44 Ave in Smoky Lake.
   • · Motion 34 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake take no action regarding the replacement, repair, or installation of flowerpots or any similar decorative barriers within the road allowance located adjacent to lot 5337-44 Ave in Smoky Lake, as there is no policy o…
   • · Motion 35 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Interim CAO, Hawkens and Asst. CAO Bryks to discuss the following matters: Land Matters (Sale and Sale Agreement Extension Requests) pursuant to the Acc…
   • · Motion 36 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:25 p.m.
   • · Motion 37 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake Council counter the offer from Scott Anderson and Chantal Bowen as presented with an agreement to cancel the municipal portion of taxes until July 1, 2028, for Pt Lot 1 & Lot 2, Block 4, Plan 803CL (55 White Earth S…
   • · Motion 38 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake grant a final extension and amend the Sales Agreements to reflect a date change to the construction deadline to November 30, 2026 for Lot 2, Block 13, Plan 7820208, as discussed in Closed Session.
   • · Motion 39 amended (vote tally, mover): That Town of Smoky Lake grant an extension and amend the Sales Agreements to reflect a date change to the development permit deadline to August 31, 2026 and to the construction deadline to February 29, 2028 for Lot 13 & 14, Block 7, Plan 0…
   • · Motion 40 amended (vote tally): That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Interim CAO, Hawkens and Asst. CAO Bryks to discuss the following matters: Personnel Matter pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 34:…
   • · Motion 41 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:47 p.m.
   • · Motion 42 amended (text, vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake Council accept the resignation of Councillor Tegan Scharff with regret as presented by the CAO in accordance with Section 161(4) of the Municipal Government Act.
   • · Motion 43 amended (vote tally): That Town of Smoky Lake adjourn the June 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting at 9:53 p.m.
   • · Participation added: Rod Hawken depart
   • · Participation added: Rod Hawken arrive
   • · Participation added: Rachelle Amyotte depart
   • · Participation added: Rachelle Amyotte arrive
   • · Participation added: Rachelle Amyotte depart
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff depart
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff arrive
   • · Participation removed: Rod Hawken depart
   • · Participation removed: Rod Hawken arrive
   • · Participation removed: Rachelle Amyotte depart
   • · Participation removed: Rachelle Amyotte arrive
   • · Participation removed: Tegan Scharff depart
   • · Participation removed: Tegan Scharff arrive
   • · Participation removed: Rachelle Amyotte depart
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2. First published Substantive fetched Jul 5, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the June 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendment: Addition to the Agenda: 4.1 (6:15 p.m.) Derek Zaplotinsky, Presentation of the Cheer Banner for participation in the 2026 Paralympi…
   • · Motion 2 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 28, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Action List of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 28, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 5, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Action List of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 5, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Chief Administrative Officer's Report for May 1- 28, 2026.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Accounts Payable Listing from April 30 - May 29, 2026 and Payroll Listings for April and May 2026.
   • · Motion 8 added: That accept for information the April 2026 BankLakeSmokythe Town of Reconciliation for the Town of Smoky Lake.
   • · Motion 9 added: That agreement LakeSmokythewiththeLakeSmokyofTownthe execute Agricultural Society to provide annual operational funding and services to support operations, effective April 1, 2026, as presented.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Town of Smoky Lake host the Joint Municipalities meeting at the Agricultural Complex Meeting Room in Smoky Lake on July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and direct Administration to outsource the caterer for the event.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Town of Smoky Lake Council direct Administration to contact the County Administration to set up a meeting on June 22 (or a suitable alternative) at 4:30 p.m. for economicviablefocusedplanbusiness ondevelopingof apurposethe opportuniti…
   • · Motion 12 added: That Town of Smoky Lake defer the Fleming Hockey Camp update to next Regular Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 13 added: That Town of Smoky Lake defer to the next Regular Council meeting the repairs and paving for sections of Harvest Gold Drive near 4505 Harvest Gold Drive and 4919 Harvest Gold Drive; and direct Administration to bring back further informati…
   • · Motion 14 added: That Town of Smoky Lake approve the temporary street closures on 54 Avenue, 46 Street, and 55 Avenue in Smoky Lake for the purpose of the Canada Day Bike Parade hosted by Town of Smoky Lake Family and Community Support Services on Wednesda…
   • · Motion 15 added: That Town of Smoky Lake approve the temporary street closures on portions of 54 Avenue, 46 Street, 55 Avenue, 45 Street, 43 Street and 53A Avenue in Smoky Lake for the purpose of the Canada Day Bike Parade hosted by Town of Smoky Lake Fami…
   • · Motion 16 added: That Town of Smoky Lake cancel the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026 and schedule the next Regular Council Meeting on June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; and Administration advertise accordingly.
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council to attend the Mock EmergencyauthorizeLakeSmokyofTown Management exercise on November 18, 2026.
   • · Motion 18 added: That Town of Smoky Lake appoint all of Council to attend the Summer 2026 Municipal Leaders Caucus on June 10, 2026 at the Town of Vegreville.
   • · Motion 19 added: That Town of Smoky Lake approve the 2026 Alberta Municipalities' Convention and Trade Show held on September 23-25, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta, as a council approved event; and those who wish to attend the convention notify administration b…
   • · Motion 20 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Year-2026 Retention Budget for the Smoky Lake Region’s Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee, with the Town of Smoky Lake’s contribution in the amount of $6,503.49 based on 27.1% of the total bu…
   • · Motion 21 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge the Province of Alberta’s transition to an enhanced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for packaging and paper products, including the implementation of a province-wide single-stream re…
   • · Motion 22 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council accept the invitation from Smoky Lake County to attend the Privacy Management Training session to be held at the Smoky Lake County office on June 9 at 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and the training be recogniz…
   • · Motion 23 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake authorize Administration to bring forward information related futureatotransportationFund projectTransitRuraltheto Solutions Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee (ICC) meeting for regional discussion and feedb…
   • · Motion 24 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake authorize Administration to execute the Rural Transit Solutions Fund contribution agreement for the “Smoky Lake Wheelchair Accessible Van project, tosubjectTransportation”for MedicalNon-Emergent Community satisf…
   • · Motion 25 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Interim CAO, Hawken and Asst. CAO Bryks, to discuss the following matter: Residential Development Incentive Policy D-06-2026, pursuant to the Access to …
   • · Motion 26 added: That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 8:33 p.m.
   • · Motion 27 added: That Town of Smoky Lake rescind Residential Development Grant Program Policy D- 06-2025.
   • · Motion 28 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt Residential Development Grant Program Policy D- 06-2026 for implementation, as amended: Section 5. GRANTING ALLOCATIONS & REIMBURSEMENT 5.1 b. Eligible dwelling units must contain a minimum of 46.5 37.16 squar…
   • · Motion 29 added: That Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Councillor Reports for April - May 26, 2026.
   • · Motion 30 added: That Town of Smoky Lake appoint Councillor Nestor Rosichuk to attend the Grand Entry and Opening Ceremonies on June 13, 2026 at Metis Crossing, on behalf of Town of Smoky Lake Council.
   • · Motion 31 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake provide sponsorship in the amount of $125.00 for the Banner Sponsor Package to the Bellis 4H Beef and Poultry Club for their 4H Beef Club Achievement Day Show and Sale on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Waskatenau Arena…
   • · Motion 32 added: That Town of Smoky Lake provide sponsorship in the amount of $100.00 for the Bronze Sponsor Package to the Vilna and District Agricultural Society for their annual Boomtown Fair Days on August 14-15, 2026; to be funded from the 2026 Operat…
   • · Motion 33 added: That Town of Smoky Lake remove the five existing deteriorated flower pots located on the road allowance near the residential lot at 5337-44 Ave in Smoky Lake.
   • · Motion 34 added: That Town of Smoky Lake take no action regarding the replacement, repair, or installation of flowerpots or any similar decorative barriers within the road allowance located adjacent to lot 5337-44 Ave in Smoky Lake, as there is no policy o…
   • · Motion 35 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Interim CAO, Hawkens and Asst. CAO Bryks to discuss the following matters: Land Matters (Sale and Sale Agreement Extension Requests) pursuant to the Acc…
   • · Motion 36 added: That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:25 p.m.
   • · Motion 37 added: That Town of Smoky Lake Council counter the offer from Scott Anderson and Chantal Bowen as presented with an agreement to cancel the municipal portion of taxes until July 1, 2028, for Pt Lot 1 & Lot 2, Block 4, Plan 803CL (55 White Earth S…
   • · Motion 38 added: That Town of Smoky Lake grant a final extension and amend the Sales Agreements to reflect a date change to the construction deadline to November 30, 2026 for Lot 2, Block 13, Plan 7820208, as discussed in Closed Session.
   • · Motion 39 added: That Town of Smoky Lake grant an extension and amend the Sales Agreements to reflect a date change to the development permit deadline to August 31, 2026 and to the construction deadline to February 29, 2028 for Lot 13 & 14, Block 7, Plan 0…
   • · Motion 40 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: Interim CAO, Hawkens and Asst. CAO Bryks to discuss the following matters: Personnel Matter pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 34:…
   • · Motion 41 added: That Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:47 p.m.
   • · Motion 42 added: That Town of Smoky Lake Council accept the resignation of Councillor Tegan Scharff with regret as presented by the CAO in accordance with Section 16(4) of the Municipal Government Act.
   • · Motion 43 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adjourn the June 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting at 9:53 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: Rachelle Amyotte (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rod Hawken (present)
   • · Attendance added: Frank Coutney (remote)
   • · Participation added: Rod Hawken depart
   • · Participation added: Rod Hawken arrive
   • · Participation added: Rachelle Amyotte depart
   • · Participation added: Rachelle Amyotte arrive
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff depart
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff arrive
   • · Participation added: Rachelle Amyotte depart
   • · Membership: Tegan Scharff departed