6141  The Smithfield' Town Council reconvened its April 22, 2021 meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6:30 pmi int the Council Chambers oft the Smithfield" Town Hall, Mayor M. Andy Moore presided.  Councilmen Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Dunn Marlon Lee - District1 David Stevens, District2 Travis Scott, District3 Dr. David Barbour, District4 Stephen Rabil, At-Large Roger Wood, At-Large  Councilmen Absent  Administrative Staff Present Michael Scott, Town! Manager Ted Credle, Public Utilities Director Shannan Parrish, Town Clerk Greg Siler, Finance Director Mark Helmer, Senior Planner  Reconvene: April 26, 2021 Meeting Mayor Moorer reconvened the meeting at 6:30 pm 1.N Mompeparmenai/ompont Requests a. Innovation Academy  Thel Innovation. Academy requested $2,000. Funding in FY 2020-2021 was $1,000. Principal Kelly Councilman Lee expressed his appreciation to Ms. Johnson and the Innovation Academy for all Councilman Barbour questioned the number ofs students. MS. Johnson responded there were 286 students ing grades 61 through 8. Hei further questioned the number of students that were Smithfield residents. Ms. Johnson responded there were 68 students with Smithfield addresses. She explained that students are heavily recruited from the I-95 corridor. Neuse Charter Schoolr requested $1,000. Funding inF FY: 2020-2021 was $1,000. A representative from Neuse Charter School was not present att the meeting.  Johnson explained the funding would! be used for picnic tables. they provide fori the East Smithfield Community.  b. Neuse Charter School Smithfield Middle School present att the meeting. d. Smithfield Selma High School  Smithfield Middle School requested $1,000. Funding in FY 2020-2021 was $1,000. Councilman Lee stated he was contact by Principal LaShunda Faison explained that she was unable to be Smithfield Selma High School requested $1,000. Funding in FY: 2020-2021 was $1,000. Principal David Allen explained the supporti from the Town willl be used to show appreciation toi its teachers Councilman Wood stated hev would like tos seet the funding amount increased to $2,000. Councilman Barbour questioned if the budgeted funds for the Fire Program have been used. Fire Chief. John Blanton stated those funds had not been requested. Mr. Allen stated he would follow- South Smithfield Elementary School requested $2,000. Funding in FY2020-2021 was $1,000. A representative from South Smithfield Elementary School was not present att the meeting. The Career and Technical Leadership. Academy requested $1, ,000. Funding in FY: 2020-2021 was $1,000. Principal Sheila Singleton explained the Career and Technical Leadership Academy is the early college on the campus of. Johnston Community College. The requested funds were goingt to West Smithfield Elementary School requested $2,000. Funding in FY 2020-2021 was $2,000. Principal Derrick McNeil explained the requested funds would be used to purchase recess Town! Manager Michael Scotte explained the Town has triedt tok keept the DSDC'sf funding to$150,000 which is a total of motor vehicle taxes and the Town's donation. The DSDC was requesting $63,223.50 while the Town Manager was proposing $14,251. The Town Manager explained that the Town does not used those funds for approximately five years, after that period, the funds are Executive Director Sarah Edwards explained the DSDC has been an economic development partner tot the town for about 35) years. Since 1985, the DSDCI has contributed tor more than $50  ands staff.  upy with the director oft that program. South Smithfield Elementary  Career and Technical Leadership Academy be used for diploma covers and a social for graduates.  West Smithfield Elementary equipment and at teacher luncheon.  h. Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC)  given tot the DSDC.    6142  millioni inp private investments int the downtown area. Ms. Edwards explained the DSDC would like tob begin a marketing campaign: and provide welcome bags tor new homeowners. Councilman Barbour requested that Ms. Edwards provide al list ofe events/plans the requested Harbor, Inc. requested $2,500. Funding in FY 2020-2021 was $2,500. Executive Director Kay Johnson explained the requested funds would be used to provide non congregate sheltering. Community and Senior Services of. Johnston County requested $3,500. Funding in FY: 2020-2021 was $3,500. Executive Director Neal Davis expressed his appreciation for the continued support. Mr. Davis explained Community and Senior Services of Johnston County provided services for The Ava Gardner Museum requested $22,000. Funding in FY: 2020-2021 was $22,000. Executive Director Lynell! Seabold explained the Gardner Museum was ani integral part oft the local economy. Thei funds received from the Town of Smithfield are used top pay a portion oft the museum director Triangle East Chamber of Commerce requested $4,000. Noi funding was providedi in FY: 2020-2021 Executive Director Mike Mancuso explained the requested funding would be used for a perpetual The Library of Johnston County and Smithfield was requesting $270,000 Funding for FY 2020- 2021 was $270,000. Library Executive Director. Johnnie Pippin provided and overview ofthel library's operations, its services, its affiliate libraries, and the number of citizens its served. S Town Manager Michael Scott informed the Council that funding was notr requested this year for the Town Manager Michael Scott informed the Council that staff had not receive an application for funding fromt the Smithfield Rescue Mission. Hei included! $3,500 int thel budget fort this organization, Councilman Barbour made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wood, to recess the meeting to Tuesday,  funding would be used. Harbor, Inc.  Community and Senior Services of. Johnston County  the aging population. k. Ava Gardner Museum  salary.  Triangle East Economic Development Foundation m. Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield n. Annie D.. Jones Child Enrichment Fund Annie D.. Jones Child Enrichment Fund. 0. Smithfield Rescue Mission butt thosef funds could be used elsewhere.  care fundi fort the Lee House (Chamber of Commerce Office) and its grounds.  Recess  April 27,2021at6:30 pm. The meeting recessed ata approximately 8:07 pm.  OF FSMITRE CA RI  M.  Moore, Méyor  ATTEST:  E  msorlande Shannan L.F Parrish, Town Clerk