Smithfield public meetings in 2025

Town Council Committees

The Smithfield Town Council committees meet December 15 to discuss several items, including a police operational update, November financial updates, a $21,991.60 invoice for emergency vehicles, recommendations to award concrete services and right-of-way maintenance contracts, and a pre-public hearing discussion on a text amendment to the Historic Preservation Overlay District. Two committees (Water and Sewer, Parks and Recreation) are cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

• Operational update from the Smithfield Police Department by Chief Alonzo Howell
• Invoices over $20,000: East Cost Emergency Vehicles, LLC $21,991.60
• Recommendation to award concrete services contract
• Recommendation to award right-of-way and drainage easement maintenance contract
• Pre-public hearing discussion: Text Amendment to the Historic Preservation Overlay District

Town Council

The Town Council will consider adopting the Luter Sports Complex Master Plan, approve invoices over $20,000, and hear updates from the Blackwater Regional Library, Western Tidewater Free Clinic, and Green Street Housing on the Jersey Park Rehabilitation Project.

• Motion to adopt the Luter Sports Complex Master Plan by Kimley Horn and Associates
• Invoice: Virginia Control & Electrical Services for street light lenses — $26,810.00
• Invoice: Dell, Inc. for equipment replacement — $40,273.82
• Invoice: SHI International Corp for IT software — $28,205.43
• Motion to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule

The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda items. This included three invoices over $20,000—Virginia Control & Electrical Services ($26,810), Dell, Inc. ($40,273.82), and SHI International Corp. ($28,205.43)—as well as the 2026 meeting schedule and the November 5 and 12, 2025 council minutes. A motion to adopt the Luter Sports Complex Master Plan was made, but no vote outcome is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Virginia Control & Electrical Services invoice $26,810 (unanimous)
• Approved Dell, Inc. invoice $40,273.82 (unanimous)
• Approved SHI International Corp invoice $28,205.43 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Town Council summary minutes from Nov 5 & Nov 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider a new fence at 154 Riverview Avenue, a contributing structure, and a downtown roadway signage replacement project. A discussion item on the Riverview Park fence project is also on the agenda. The board will approve minutes from its October 21 meeting.

• New fence at 154 Riverview Avenue (contributing structure) – Alexander and Reagan Edwards, applicants
• Roadway signage replacement project in the Downtown/Historic District – Town of Smithfield Public Works
• Discussion item: Riverview Park fence project – Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Council Committees

The Smithfield Town Council committees will meet on November 17, 2025, starting with a closed session for legal consultation. The Parks and Recreation Committee will receive a presentation on the Luter Sports Complex Master Plan, the Public Safety Committee will get a police operational update, and the Finance Committee will review October financials and authorize invoices over $20,000 for street light parts and IT equipment. The Public Buildings and Welfare Committee will discuss a legal services RFP, the 2026 meeting schedule, and appoint nominating committees for the Planning Commission and Board of Historic and Architectural Review.

• Presentation on Luter Sports Complex Master Plan by Kimley Horn Associates
• Police Department operational update from Chief Alonzo Howell
• October financial updates and three invoices over $20,000: $26,810 for street light lenses, $40,273.82 for Dell equipment, $28,205.43 for SHI software
• Review of Request for Proposals for Legal Services
• Appointment of nominating committees for Planning Commission and Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed a draft master plan for the Luter Sports Complex, outlining proposed new fields, playgrounds, parking and lighting. The Public Safety Committee received an operational update from the Police Chief and a brief on a nearby brush fire. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Closed session held for legal consultation (procedural)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss a new proposal at The Grange Project location. The meeting includes closed sessions regarding a prospective business and the acquisition or disposition of real property.

• Closed session on a new proposal at The Grange Project location regarding prospective business or industry
• Closed session on a new proposal at The Grange Project location regarding real property acquisition or disposition

The council approved a motion to go into closed session to discuss a new proposal at The Grange Project location. The motion passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye. A second motion to certify that only the closed‑session topics were discussed also passed unanimously. Both actions were recorded as approved.

• Closed session on The Grange Project approved (7-0)
• Certification of closed‑session discussion approved (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four Entrance Corridor Overlay Review applications at South Church Street and Cypress Crossing addresses. They will also discuss a Land Use Matrix item and vote to approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review - 803 South Church Street, applicant Elen Osmanson
• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review - 1018 South Church Street, applicant Major League Builders C/O Jimmy Ferguson
• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review - 18403 Cypress Crossing, applicant Hutton Smithfield VA ST LLC C/O Michael Bryan
• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review - 1119 South Church Street, applicant Aaron Williams
• Discussion Item: Land Use Matrix by Town Staff

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment, as well as special use permits for two properties. The body will also consider several invoices for pump station equipment and IT services.

• Public hearing: Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 1812 South Church Street
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 1282 Smithfield Plaza
• Invoices for Virginia Control & Electrical: $51,506.27 (Cypress Creek), $67,322.88 (Plaza), and $26,800.00 (Mallory Farm)
• Invoices for RDA Systems, Inc. ($41,750.00) and Isle of Wight County IT Services ($40,500.00)

The council approved the consent agenda invoices over $20,000 with a unanimous vote. It also approved a Special Use Permit for 1812 South Church Street for a veteran‑focused Jiu Jitsu facility, and a Special Use Permit for 1282 Smithfield Plaza for a service station with EV charging, each passing unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda invoices over $20,000 – unanimous (7 aye)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 1812 South Church Street – unanimous (7 aye)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 1282 Smithfield Plaza – unanimous (7 aye)

Town Council Committees

The Town Council will consider several large expenditures, including software licensing and pump installations, totaling over $200,000. It will also hold pre‑public hearing discussions on two special‑use permit requests, a rezoning and comprehensive‑plan amendment, and short‑term‑rental regulations. The Water & Sewer, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works committees are cancelled due to no items.

• Approve $41,750 for RDA Systems financial software licensing
• Approve $51,506.27 for bypass pump at Cypress Creek Pump Station
• Approve $67,322.88 for pump control panel & VFDs at Plaza Pump Station
• Pre‑public hearing on Special Use Permit for 1812 South Church Street
• Pre‑public hearing on Special Use Permit for 1282 Smithfield Plaza

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several financial and land‑use matters, including a $304,504.59 tourism true‑up payment to Isle of Wight County and a $120,240 street‑paving contract with Blair Brothers, Inc. Closed sessions will discuss right‑of‑way acquisition at Red Point Taphouse and the acquisition/disposition of The Grange at 10 Main. Public hearings will address multiple zoning ordinance text amendments and site‑plan requirements. The council will also adopt ordinances related to utilities, dog‑park registration fees, yard‑sale permits, and the Community Development fee schedule.

• Closed session: discussion of Right of Way acquisition at Red Point Taphouse
• Closed session: discussion of acquisition/disposition of The Grange @ 10 Main
• Adopt ordinance to amend Town Code Chapter 82 – Utilities
• Approve invoices: Blair Brothers, Inc. street paving $120,240.00; Isle of Wight County tourism true‑up $304,504.59
• Public hearing: text amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 9 – Landscaping

The council voted 6‑1 to purchase the Red Point Taphouse right‑of‑way for $20,000. It also voted 5‑2 to forego any repayment owed by the former town attorney, effectively waiving the $99,028 over‑payment. Both motions were adopted during the open session. Closed‑session entry and exit motions passed unanimously.

• Approved acquisition of Red Point Taphouse right‑of‑way for $20,000 (6‑1)
• Forewent repayment of $99,028 from former Town Attorney (5‑2)
• Entered Closed Session (unanimous 7‑0)
• Returned to Open Session (unanimous 7‑0)

Town Council Committees

The Smithfield Town Council committees will hold closed sessions for personnel evaluations, real property acquisition at The Grange @ 10Main, and right-of-way negotiations at Red Point Taphouse. In open session, committees will discuss a conditional rezoning and special use permits for Sheetz, a short-term rental special use permit at 139 Sykes Court, and multiple zoning text amendments. The Finance Committee will review August financial reports, cash balances, and two invoices requiring authorization: $120,240 to Blair Brothers for street pavings and $304,504.59 to Isle of Wight County for tourism true-up. Parks and Recreation and Public Works committees were cancelled due to lack of items.

• Conditional rezoning and special use permits for Sheetz
• Special use permit for short-term rental at 139 Sykes Court
• Authorization of invoices: Blair Brothers $120,240 for street pavings; Isle of Wight County $304,504.59 tourism true-up
• Pre-public hearing discussions on zoning text amendments (landscaping, attached residential, multi-family, site plan, subdivision)
• Discussion of proposed fee schedule for Planning Department

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a motion to appoint Sands Anderson, PC as interim town attorney and approve their engagement agreement. Following new business, the council will enter closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of The Grange @ 10Main property and possible litigation concerning the former town attorney's contract. The meeting is largely procedural with executive sessions for legal and property matters.

• Motion to appoint Sands Anderson, PC as interim town attorney and approve engagement agreement
• Closed session for discussion of acquisition/disposition of The Grange @ 10Main property
• Closed session for possible litigation regarding former town attorney's contract

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning and special use permit for The Promontory development, and on zoning text amendments reclassifying accessory apartments as accessory dwelling units, updating the floodplain overlay, and creating a new Pinewood Heights Industrial Park overlay. The meeting also includes closed sessions for personnel evaluations of the Town Manager, Treasurer, Clerk, and Attorney, as well as for cost negotiations on the Red Point Taphouse right-of-way and acquisition of The Grange @ 10Main property. Consent items include approval of the pay and classification plan amendment, a $129,324 vehicle purchase, a $41,450 paving contract, and acceptance of streets into the town maintenance system.

• Public hearing: Conditional rezoning and special use permit for The Promontory
• Public hearing: Zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units, floodplain overlay, and Pinewood Heights Industrial Park overlay
• Consent: Pay and classification plan amendment; $129,324 for new public works truck; $41,450 for Sykes Court paving
• Consent: Acceptance of St. Andrews, Royal Blackheath, Ayrshire Loop, and St. Annes into town maintenance system
• Closed session: Property acquisition of The Grange @ 10Main and personnel evaluations of appointed officials

Councilman Bowman moved to defer the closed session until the meeting's end. Councilwoman Bebermeyer seconded. All seven members present voted aye, so the motion passed unanimously.

• Deferred closed session to end of meeting (7-0)

Town Council Committees

The Smithfield Town Council committees will discuss several land-use items including a conditional rezoning and special use permits for Sheetz, a pre-public hearing discussion for The Promontory, and text amendments to reclassify accessory apartments as accessory dwelling units. The Finance Committee will consider amending the town's pay and classification plan, appropriating funds for a vehicle purchase, and authorizing invoices over $20,000. Public Works will accept new streets into the maintenance system. Closed sessions address personnel appointments and property negotiations.

• Conditional rezoning and special use permits – Sheetz
• Pre-public hearing discussion: Conditional rezoning and SUP – The Promontory
• Text amendments re accessory dwellings, floodplain overlay, Pinewood Heights Industrial Park overlay
• Amend Town's Pay and Classification Plan
• Appropriation of funds for vehicle purchase; invoices: Peterbuilt Store $129,324, Blair Brothers $41,450

The council met in closed session to discuss personnel appointments, right‑of‑way valuation costs, and the acquisition of The Grange @ 10 Main. Public‑safety committees received operational updates from the police, fire department and Isle of Wight Rescue Squad. The Finance Committee presented July financial statements, noting $71,729 collected in personal‑property taxes and $246,000 total revenue to date. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.