Smyrna meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Smyrna Council, Boards Tackled Union Agreement, Distillery Loan, Historic Reviews in Late July

Smyrna's Mayor and Council, along with several town boards, held a series of meetings in late July covering a proposed union labor agreement, a loan request for Painted Stave Distillery, and historic district property reviews. Minutes for all four recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of scheduled votes and discussions are not yet available.

Mayor & Council — July 20

The council agenda included discussion and possible action on a union labor agreement between the town and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Works, Local Union 126. Whether the agreement was approved is not yet confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

The agenda also listed approval of council meeting minutes from June 15, 2026 on the consent agenda, a presentation of the June 2026 Financial Report, and non-agenda reports from the Police Chief and Town Manager.

Historic District Review Board — July 23

The board was scheduled to review two exterior improvement applications:

• **128 N Delaware St** — porch, gutter, awning, and lattice replacement.
• **37 S Main St** — windows.

The meeting was held at Smyrna Town Hall, 27 S. Market Street Plaza. The public could view the meeting via YouTube but had to be present in person to provide verbal testimony. The agenda also included correction and approval of meeting minutes.

Redevelopment Authority — July 23

The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority was scheduled to consider a loan request from Painted Stave Distillery. The agenda also included a review of the authority's mission, guiding principles, and goals, along with standard procedural items: attendance, minutes review, old business, and new business.

The outcome of the loan determination is not yet available.

Public Safety Committee — July 27

The committee was scheduled to receive reports from three departments: the Smyrna Police Department, Ambulance 64, and Citizen Hose Company. Discussion items included street lighting and visibility, as well as pedestrian and traffic safety. No votes or concrete actions were listed on the agenda.

Coming Up

Mayor & Council — Monday, Aug. 3: The council will hold an executive session regarding potential litigation. The agenda also includes a presentation by Kendra Friel on the DEMEC Annual Dinner, along with standard reports from the Police Chief and Town Manager.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should watch for published minutes from each body.

Smyrna boards review historic applications, discuss distillery loan; council meeting canceled

Two Smyrna boards met in the past two weeks to consider historic-preservation work and a potential loan for Painted Stave Distillery, but no final votes or decisions have been published yet. Meanwhile, the Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday was canceled.

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board met June 25 to evaluate three property applications for exterior modifications in the historic district. The agenda included:

• **138 N Main St**: New roof and gutters
• **45 W South St**: Siding and window replacement
• **144 S Main St**: Modifications to Duplex A & B

Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or decisions are available. Residents with properties in the historic district typically must receive board approval before making exterior changes.

Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority

The Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Authority met July 2 to discuss a facade grant and a loan request. Agenda items included:

• A facade grant for property at **215 W. Mt. Vernon St** (applicant Leslie Denver)
• A loan request from **Painted Stave Distillery**
• A review of the organization's mission, guiding principles, and goals

No dollar amounts were specified in the agenda, and no minutes have been published. The distillery loan, if approved, could affect redevelopment efforts in the area.

Coming up

The next scheduled meeting of the Smyrna Mayor & Council was set for July 6 but has been canceled. The agenda contained only procedural items and public comment periods; no old or new business was listed. Residents who planned to attend should check the town's website for future dates.