The Town Council agenda included discussions on Zoning Text Amendment ZA-26-03, proposing changes to the approval processes for data centers and family foster homes. Key items also featured several special event permits, consideration of an intergovernmental municipal funding agreement for a baseball venue, the promotion of a police officer, and reappointments to the Recreation Advisory Committee. Furthermore, the council reviewed a maintenance agreement with NCDOT for transportation improvements associated with the Market Street project.
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The Council discussed various proclamations, including Fire Prevention Week, Public Power Week, and National Family Literacy Day. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an electric rate analysis presentation, covering long-term capital improvement funding, fixed customer charges, and the potential impact of electric vehicle charging demand. The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the transfer of sewer infrastructure assets from the county. Other items included discussions on the Town Manager hiring process, citizen concerns regarding pedestrian safety and code enforcement, and several consent agenda items such as special event permits, equipment purchases, and staffing updates.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Town of Smithfield Town Council Regular Meeting
The council agenda included a presentation on the Smithfield Historic Area Revitalization Plan Grant and a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment for LED pole signs. Several consent agenda items were listed, including multiple special events for Bulldog Harley-Davidson, a police officer promotion, the unsealing of closed session minutes, and the purchase of a tractor for the Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, business items covered the use of unspent funding for a pedestrian pathway, the inclusion of naming rights for a baseball venue in the fee schedule, and the creation of a new IT Director position.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
Smithfield Town Council Regular Meeting
The Council received a legislative update and conducted an extensive review of the Smithfield Tobs stadium project, focusing on budget allocations, funding sources, naming rights, and implementation phases. The Council ultimately authorized proceeding with Phase One of the stadium construction. Other business included approving a reimbursement to the First Baptist Church for parking lot resurfacing and awarding a contract for the Kellie Drive electric circuit extension. Additionally, the Council deliberated on proposed travel policy amendments and acted upon various consent items, such as employee promotions, annexation procedures, the acceptance of an asset inventory grant, and participation in an interlocal agreement for public media services.
