NEW COMMITTEE ORDER - BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2009!! Council Committee Meetings

There are six committees: Fire and Rescue, Public Buildings and Welfare, Finance, Public Works, Water and Sewer, and Police. These committees are described in detail below. The proper committee will determine if the matter can be taken care of administratively or if it is a matter that must go before Town Council for consideration. Anyone who voices a concern or has an issue to discuss will be invited to the Council Committee meeting and/or Town Council meeting when that issue is to be discussed. Any matter of interest or concern can be placed on the Town Council agenda by contacting the Lesley Greer at 365-9506. Council Committee Meetings are held on the fourth Monday and Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) in Conference Rooms C & D at the Smithfield Center. 

Police Committee

This committee meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the Smithfield Center. This committee’s discussions include but are not limited to: equipment maintenance and operating issues, police department personnel issues, Emergency Communications issues, Community Help In Progress (CHIP), grants, Triad Program of Senior Citizens, street closures, etc.

• Denise N. Tynes, 
• Connie Chapman, Chairman
• Andrew C. Gregory

Water and Sewer Committee

This committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month immediateley following the above Committee at the Smithfield Center. This committee’s discussions include but are not limited to: review of water and sewer fees, water sale agreements, well and water storage issues, pump stations, water and sewer billing issues, impact of new development on water and sewer infrastructure, etc.

• Andrew C. Gregory, Chairman
• Denise N.  Tynes
• Michael G. Smith 

Finance Committee

This committee meets on the fourth Monday of the month immediately following the above Committee at the Smithfield Center. The Finance Committee also has special meetings to discuss the budget. This committee’s discussions include but are not limited to: budget issues, personnel issues, annual audit, appropriation of funds, consideration of contract funding, grants, monthly financial statements, monthly cash balances, etc.

• Randy Pack, Chairman
• Andrew Gregory 
• Dr. Milton Cook 

Fire and Rescue Committee

This committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm at the Smithfield Center. This committee’s discussions include but are not limited to: operating and maintenance issues of both Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department and Isle of Wight County Rescue Squad, contracts for improvements and purchases, emergency communications, etc.

• Denise N. Tynes, Chairman 
• Connie Chapman
• Randy Pack

Public Works Committee

This committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month immediately following the above Committee at the Smithfield Center. This committee’s discussions include but are not limited to: road improvements, traffic studies, subdivision agreements, drainage issues, intersection improvements, etc.

• Michael G. Smith, Chairperson
• Dr. Milton Cook 
• Denise N. Tynes 

Public Buildings & Welfare Committee

This committee meets on the fourth Tuesday immediately following the above Committee at the Smithfield Center. This committee’s discussions include but are not limited to: Smithfield Center operating and maintenance issues, Smithfield Center personnel issues, town rental property, new development and the impact on schools/traffic/infrastructure/public safety, any public safety issue, zoning violations, town hall maintenance and office space issues, grants for community projects, etc.

• Dr. Milton Cook Chairman
• Connie Chapman
• Michael G. Smith

County Officials

• The Honorable Al Casteen, Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors Smithfield Election District
• The Honorable Joann Hall, Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors Hardy Election District