Smithfield public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board
The Smithfield Library Board will consider approving the September meeting minutes, discuss a policy for lost library cards including replacement fees, and review the annual 2021 statistical report. They will also hear from a USU Extension coordinator about setting up classes at the library and discuss patron book suggestions.
- Consideration of consent agenda and approval of September 15, 2021 minutes
- Discussion of lost library card policy and replacement fee
- Annual 2021 statistical report review
- Food for Fines program November 8-20
- Library returns to in-person story time and adult book club
Library Board
The Smithfield Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing the library's mission statement and volunteer application, and discussing a three-year strategic plan. They will also consider new shelving, a library card deadline, and a newly hired library clerk.
- Approval of minutes from July 21, 2021
- Review of Library Mission Statement
- Reviewing Library Volunteer application
- 3-year Library Strategic Plan (suggestions)
- New shelving for library
Library Board
The Smithfield Library Board is meeting to consider routine items including approval of May minutes, welcoming a new board member, and discussing library recertification for 2021-2022. The board will also review virtual summer programs, a three-year strategic plan, a patron conduct policy, library cameras, and library grants.
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021
- Welcome new board member Kathy Toolson
- Library recertification 2021-2022
- Virtual Summer Programs (children, teens, adults)
- 3-year Library Strategic Plan
Tree Committee
The Smithfield Tree Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, finalize plans for a booth at Health Days, discuss sending letters to landowners about removing dead or dying trees due to Ips Beetle, and review cemetery tree health with Extension Agent Mike Kuhns.
- Approve minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting
- Finalize plans for booth at Health Days
- Discuss information letter to landowners about dead/dying trees and Ips Beetle, requesting removal
- Review Cemetery Tree Health by Mike Kuhns Extension Agent
Library Board
The Smithfield Library Board is meeting to consider routine business including approval of minutes, the library budget, and plans for the Health Days Book Sale on June 5, 2021. They will also discuss new library cards, summer reading programs, a new board member, hotspots, and social distancing and mask policies. City council member Wade Campbell is scheduled to attend.
- Approval of minutes from March 17, 2021
- Library budget discussion
- Health Days Book Sale on June 5, 2021
- Summer Reading programs and activities
- New Library Board Member appointment
Tree Committee
The committee will review cemetery tree health and discuss notifying landowners about dead or dying trees related to the Ips Beetle. Members will also plan for Arbor Day plantings and judge elementary school posters.
- Planning for Arbor Day Tree Plantings on June 5, 2021
- Review of cemetery tree health by Mike Kuhns Extension Agent
- Discussion regarding an information letter to landowners about Ips Beetle and tree removal
- Judging Sunrise and Summit Elementary Arbor Day Posters
- Review of Neighborhood Housing Solutions plans for planting trees
Tree Committee
The Smithfield Tree Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, judge Arbor Day posters, plan June 5 tree plantings and a Health Days booth, review a housing developer's tree plan, discuss a letter to landowners about dead trees and Ips Beetle removal, and review cemetery tree health. The agenda is substantive with multiple planning and review items.
- Judge Birch Creek Elementary Arbor Day posters
- Plan Arbor Day tree plantings on June 5, 2021
- Review Neighborhood Housing Solutions tree planting plans
- Discuss information letter to landowners about dead/dying trees and Ips Beetle removal
- Review Cemetery Tree Health by Mike Kuhns Extension Agent
Tree Committee
The Smithfield Tree Committee is meeting to plan 2021 Arbor Day activities, including a poster contest with elementary schools and tree plantings on June 5. They will also discuss recruiting new members, plan a booth at Health Days, review Neighborhood Housing Solutions' tree planting plans, and recommend trees for park strips at Lantern Hills Subdivision. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting.
- Plan 2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest with Elementary Schools
- Plan Arbor Day Tree Plantings on June 5, 2021
- Review Neighborhood Housing Solutions plans for planting trees
- Recommendations for trees in park strips at Lantern Hills Subdivision
- Plan booth at Health Days