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Smithfield council approves consent agenda including $500,000 payment to Isle of Wight County and $40,700 audit engagement
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda, which included seven invoices over $20,000 totaling multiple vendor payments—among them a $500,000 payment to Isle of Wight County—and authorized the town manager to sign the annual auditor engagement letter for $40,700.
At its July 1 meeting the Smithfield Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included multiple invoices over $20,000 and administrative approvals.
Councilman Brooks listed seven invoices for payment: Lewis Construction ($59,872), Lewis Construction ($35,320), Blair Brothers ($21,900), Blair Brothers ($200,800), Virginia Control and Electrical Services ($41,918.73), Athens Building Corp ($99,455.58), and Isle of Wight County ($500,000). The council approved the consent agenda by recorded voice vote.
Separately in new business the council authorized the town manager to sign the annual engagement letter with auditors Robson Farmer Cox & Associates for auditing services. Town staff said the fee for the upcoming audit services is $40,700, consistent with the town's contract with the firm. A council member moved to direct the town manager to sign the engagement letter and the motion passed unanimously.
The council also approved minutes and received the manager's monthly report as part of the meeting packet; staff asked council members to raise any questions to the manager if needed.
