6161  The Smithfield' Town Council reconvened its May 4, 2021 meeting on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at  6:30 pmi int the Fire Station Training Room, Mayor M. Andy Moore presided.  Councilmen Present: John Dunn, Mayor Pro-Tem Marlon Lee, District1 David Stevens, District2 Dr. David Barbour, District4 Stephen Rabil, At-Large Roger Wood, At-Large  Councilmen. Absent Travis Scott, District3  Administrative Staff Present Michael Scott, Town! Manager John Blanton, Fire Chief Ted Credle, Public Utilities Director Lawrence Davis, Public Works Superintendent Gary Johnson, Parks & Rec Director Timl Kerigan, Human Resources/PIO Shannan Parrish, Town Clerk R. Keith Powell, Chief of Police Greg Siler, Finance Director Stephen Wensman, Planning! Director  Reconvene: May 4th Meeting 1. General Fund  Mayor Moore reconvened" the meeting at6 6:30 pm  a. Public Works  Powell Bill  Public Works Superintendent Lawrence Davis explained the Powell Bill budget was Town Manager Michael Scotti informed the Council that lasty yeart the State decreased the amount ofF Powell Bill Funds. He was unsure iffunds would be restored tot their previous Councilman Scotts stated he wouldl like toi increase funding so more streets could be Councilman Barbour requested that speed humps be installed on Whitley Drive as a test case fort thrur roads thatl lead to connector roads. The Town Manager responded that some communities have a traffic committee comprised of staff and citizens to evaluate traffic Public Works Superintendent Lawrence Davis highlighted the Sanitation Department's FY Salaries -2r new Equipment Operators were being proposed in this budget. The Town Manager explained two employees from the Appearance Division were being utilized primarily in the Sanitation Department. Hiring 2 equipment operators would allow the Appearance Division employees to return to their Appearance duties. He further explained that in order to fund these positions, rates would have to increase. The proposed increase would be $1.00 to all the solid waste collection fees. Currently, fees arer not coveringt the operating cost ofthes sanitation department. Eveny witht thep proposed fee increase, it still would not cover the total operational budget of the department. Sanitation rates have noti increased: since FY2010-2011 which was caused by, Johnston Recycling Center Hours of Operation Superintendent Lawrence Davis informed the Council that there was ani increase in debris being dropped off at the recycling center, often times by people who dor not residei in Smithfield. Hes suggested changing thel hours of operation to Saturday, wheni it can be monitored by a staff member. South Smithfield: alleyway trasho collection - Town Manager Michael Scott informed the Town Council that staff has temporarily suspended trash collection from the alleyway. Residents ini the area are now being askedt to take their trash receptacles to the street like otherr residents, unless the opt for backyard pick up. He explained it was becoming too hazardous for employees and damaging the equipment. The alleyway was inr need ofr major repairs to make it safe for travel. Since it was not a Town maintained street, Powell Bill funds cannot be used to repair the alleyway. It was suggested that trash Itwast the consensus of Councilt tor modify the hours of operation fort ther recycling center to Saturday. Itwas alsoi the consensus of Council to cancela all alleyway trash collection. Equipment Maintenance and Repair- - 39% increase ini this line due to additional  essentially status quo from lasty year. leveli int the coming fiscaly year. resurfaced.  concerns throughoutt the Town.  ii. Sanitation  2021-2022 budget which included the following:  County increasing its tipping fees.  collection from alleyways be permanently cancelled.  tarping system for the knuckleboom.    6162  Vehicle Supplies/ Maintenance- - 33% increase int this line due tot the need to outsource Councilman Wood questioned if there was an opportunity for training the garage mechanic on how to repair diesel engines. Mr. Davis responded there would be more educational opportunities for everyone in Public Works. Councilman Wood expressed concerns on the proposed hiring of a part-time garage mechanic and suggested the Supplies/Operation- - 24% increase int this line due tot thei increased cost ofr roll out  the dieselr mechanic work that potentially would ber needed. Council consider hiring another ful-time mechanic.  containers. Capital Outlay  Replacement ofa 14-year-old knuckleboom truck Replacement ofr roll out containers. Superintendent Lawrence Davis explained that vehicles willl be placed on a 5-year replacement plan. Vehicles being replaced would be surplused.  b. Parks and Recreation  Parks and Recreation Director Gary Johnson highlighted the Parks and Recreation's FY 2021-  2022 budget which included the following:  Utilities - 19% increase int this line due toi increase in water at the splash pad. Recreation Special Projects - $11,000 increase in this line due to continuing the  Veteran's Day Celebration Capital Outlay  2Pick-Upt trucks tor replace a 2003 model and a 2006 model  Amphitheater stage upgrades Park and recreation Master Plan  Councilman Barbour questioned the amphitheater repairs. Mr. Johnson responded the stage and drainage would be repaired. Councilman Barbour further stated the amphitheater was important tot the downtown and should be the highest priority. Councilman Barbours stated! her noticedt thet following parkr needs: the Gertrude B. Johnson Park needed a fence, a sign should be placed on the Highway 210 new park site, an electronic sign at the SRAC was needed, the corner of Hospital Road and Brightleaf Boulevard would be a great location for a small park, Bob Wallace Kiddie Park and the Boat ramp parking lot both neededt to be paved and WIFI was needed int the area. Councilman Lee stated there were drainage issues at Smith Collins Park thats still needed tob be addressed. Hei furthers statedt that the Splash Pad was too small. Town! Manager Michael Scott informed the Council that staff estimated! $27, ,000 would be needed to repair the riverfront breach. He stated this could be done now using Councilman Barbour made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wood, to authorize the Town Manager to use contingency funds int the amount nott to exceed $30,000 tor repair the riverfront. Councilman Barbour, Councilman Wood, Mayor Pro-Tem Dunn, Councilman Stevens, and Councilman Rabil voted inf favor oft the motion. Councilman Lee voted against the motion. Motion passed 5to1.  contingency funds.  C. Aquatics outlay needs.  Parks and Recreation Director Gary. Johnson informed the Council that the. Aquatics FY2021- 20225 budget remained status quo from the previous year. He reviewedi the proposed capital  Capital Outlay  Replacement oft the poolt timing system Replacement oft the pool deck drain cover replacement %p pool chemical controlf feeder. The other half oft the cost will be paid by Johnston County Schools WIFIa access points  d. Sarah Yard Community Center (SYCC)  Parks and Recreation Director Gary Johnson informed the Council that the SYCC FY 2021-2022 budgetr remained status quo from the previous year. He reviewed the proposed capital outlay  needs.  Capital Outlay Nonprofit Request  o Interior improvements tot the! building  Town Manager Michael Scotti informed the members of the Council that he received a request from Shiloh Church to assistv with roof repairs. He explained tot the Council that this request like    6163  the Chamber's request was not al legal expense for Townt tor make. He stated he would not be  including funding fore either organization int the proposed budget.  Recess  Councilman Barbour made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wood tor recess the meeting to Thursday,  May 20, 2021 at6 6:30 pm. The meeting recessed ata approximately 8:52 pm.  OF SMITA mc TeRI a  hsoe M.A Andy,Moore, Mayor  ouochrid SMITEFIEI  Shannanl L. Parrish, Town Clerk