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We extend to you an invitation to take an active part in supporting our community and helping to shape its future. If you like what you see and have any questions, please e-mail us at info@SmithfieldVa.Gov and we will be glad to get answers to any questions you may have about the Town. We hope you enjoy the web page and will decide to visit us soon.
MISSION STATEMENT: While being
ever mindful of the town’s rich history and culture, it
is our mission as representatives of the people to
enhance the quality of life in the Town of Smithfield by
working cooperatively with town staff, Isle of Wight
County Board of Supervisors, and the community for the
purpose of promoting public health, safety, order,
prosperity and other services. We are committed to
providing the highest quality services and to meeting
the present and future needs of the community in a
fiscally responsible manner.
The Smithfield Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in Conference Rooms A & B at the Smithfield Center (220 North Church Street). The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Mrs. Sharon L. Thomas, CMC, serves as the Clerk of Council. You can view the latest Town Council and Council Committee agenda by clicking here.
- David M. Hare, Mayor (term expires 6/30/2012)
- Kaye H. Brown, Vice Mayor (term expires 6/30/2010)
- Harry G. Dashiell, Jr. (term expires 6/30/2010)
- Andrew C. Gregory (term expires 6/30/2010)
- John L. Graham (term expires 6/30/2012)
- Denise N. Tynes (term expires 6/30/2012)
- T. Carter Williams (term expires 6/30/2010)
Staff Representatives:
Mr. Peter M. Stephenson, AICP, ICMA-CM, Town Manager
Mrs. Sharon Thomas, CMC, Town Clerk
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 Town Clerk, Sharon Thomas at 365-4200. Council Committee Meetings are held on the last Monday and Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) in Conference Rooms C & D at the Smithfield Center. View the latest Council Committee agenda.
Fire and Rescue Committee
This committee meets on the last Monday of the month at 3:00 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.
- T. Carter Williams, Chairperson
- Kaye H. Brown
- Denise N. Tynes
Public Buildings & Welfare Committee
This committee meets on the last Monday of the month at approximately 5:00 pm 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.
- Harry G. Dashiell, Jr., Chairman
- Kaye H. Brown
- T. Carter Williams
Finance Committee
This committee meets on the last 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.
- David M. Hare, Chairman
- Harry G. Dashiell, Jr.
- John L. Graham
Public Works Committee
This committee meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm 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.
- Denise N. Tynes, Chairperson
- Harry G. Dashiell, Jr.
- Andrew C. Gregory
Water and Sewer Committee
This committee meets on the last Tuesday of the month
immediately 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
- John L. Graham
- T. Carter Williams
Police Committee
This committee meets on the last Tuesday of the month
immediately following the above Committee 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.
- Kaye H. Brown, Chairperson
- Denise N. Tynes
- Andrew C. Gregory
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