6145  The Smithfield' Town Council reconvened its April 27, 2021 meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021a at 6:30 pmi int the Council Chambers oft the Smithfield" Town Hall, Mayor M. Andy Moore presided.  Councilmen Present: Marlon Lee, District1 David Stevens, District2 Travis Scott, District3 Dr. David Barbour, District 4 Stephen Rabil, At-Large Roger Wood, At-Large  Councilmen Absent  Administrative Staff Present John Blanton, Fire Chief Ted Credle, Public Utilities Director Lawrence Davis, Public Works Superintendent Gary Johnson, Parks &F Rec Director Tim Kerigan, Human Resources/PIO Shannan Parrish, Town Clerk R. Keith Powell, Chief of Police Greg Siler, Finance Director Stephen Wensman, PlanningDirector  John Dunn, Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Scott, Town Manager  Reconvene: April 27th Meeting 1. General Fund  Mayor Moore reconvened" the meeting at 6:30 pm  a. Pedestrian Planning Committee Barbour agreed tos serve ont this committee.  Planning Director Stephen Wensman explained the PED plan had been accepted anda a committee was being formed. Staffr needed Council representation ont this board. Councilman Staffr received a call from Mike Brown about an! NCDOT Study on howt to deal with congested  main streets. b. Police  Chief of Police R. Keith Powell highlighted the Police Department's FY 2021-2022 budget which  included the following:  Training and Education- - 36% increase int this line due to CALEAr reaccreditationt travel Utilities- - 13% increase int this line due tot the expansion oft the Police Department Service Contracts- 38% increase int this line due to using TJCOGf for assistance with  officer recruitment. Capital Outlay  5patrol vehicles and equipment Inc car camera system 5additional radars for new cars Noti included int this budget 3additional vehicles body cameras  There was some general discussion about the needf for and the cost of body cameras. It was the consensus oft the Councilt that body cameras arer not needed att this time, but staff Councilman Scott questioned if officers were taking advantage of the take home car program. Chief Powell responded that 5 officers are currently a part oft thet take home car Councilman Lee questioned when the Community Police Officer would be hired. Chief Powell responded that he wouldf fill that position once more officers are hired.  should begin planning for itin thei future. program ast they reside within the Townl limits.  C. Fire Department thet following:  Fire.Chief. John Blanton.highlighted the Fire Department's FY2021-2022 budget whichi included Salaries 2% reduction int this line due tor retirements and resignation. He explained that Volunteer Firemen - Councilman Barbour questioned ift the policy had been changed to allow people from outside ofTown to be volunteers. Chief Blanton responded that with the change inj policy, it allows the Department to use firefighters throughout the County.  itwas a struggle tof find qualified firefighters.  Out ofs sixteen volunteers, eleven are from outside the district.    6146  EMS/Medical Service calls - Councilman Barbour stated that the County was responsible for EMS calls, but Smithfield's first responder also respond tot those calls. He suggested using part-time employees and SUVs to answer those calls. By doing this, itwould free upi fire personnel tor respondt to calls other than medical calls andi ity would reduce the cost  ofr running ane engine to an EMS call. Noti included int this budget Rescue truck 6additional firefighters annually.  Part-time equivalent firefighter positions working atat total of6 6240 hours  d. Public Works  a. General Maintenance  Public Works Superintendent Lawrence Davis explained that most of the General Maintenance's budget was basically status quo from lasty year.  Capital Outlay  New HVAC unit fori the Public Works Building Compact tractori for cemetery use Replacement ofa dump truck  Utility trailer  b. Streets  Public Works Superintendent Lawrence Davis highlighted the Street Department's FY Equipment Maintenance and Repairs - 43% increase inl line due to Vehicle Supplies and Maintenance - 87% increase int this line due to  2021-2022 budget whichi included the following: maintenance of aging equipment maintenance ofa aging vehicles. Capital Outlay  Tractor Mower with enclosed cab  Utility Trailer  Garage  Public Works Superintendent Lawrence Davis highlighted the Garage's FY2021-2022 Salaries - 51% increasei int this line for the hiring ofap part-time employee. Mr. Davis explained hel had originally requested one additional full-time employee. Councilman Woods stated he was unsure ifa part-time mechanic could be hired.  budget which included thei following:  He suggested hiring another full-time employee. Front Garage door replacement 2 chain! hook lifts Hot pressure washer  Capital Outlay  d. Powell Bill  Public' Works Superintendent Lawrence Davis explained that the Powell Bill budget was  based on ane estimate of Powell Billi funds received from the State.  Recess  Councilman Barbour made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stevens, to adjourn the meeting The  meeting adjourned at approximately 8:56 pm.  EA M. Andy/oore, Mayor  OFSHITRA iF  Amcothrk Shannan L. Parrish, Town Clerk