Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingSmyrna, DE · May 3, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL
May 3, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert C. Johnson at 6:30 p.m. Council
members present were Michael A. Rasmussen, Valerie M. Forbes, William D. Pressley Sr.,
Margaret B. Mann, and Gerald L. Brown.
Also present were Town Manager Andrew S. Haines, Chief Torrie James, Attorney D.
Barrett Edwards, and Recording Secretary Valerie L. Heritage.
Mayor Johnson asked everyone to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO PUBLISHED AGENDA
Councilman Brown made the motion to accept the agenda as presented. Motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Mann and carried unanimously.
REPORT OF THE ELECTION BOARD
Mr. Haines, on behalf of the Board of Elections, read the certified election results into the
record:
Mayor:
Robert C. Johnson - uncontested
Council Member District 3:
Valerie M. Forbes - uncontested
Council Member At-Large:
Gerald L. Brown - uncontested
Councilwoman Forbes made the motion to accept the report of the Election Board as
presented. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried unanimously.
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
A. For Mayor – Council Secretary Pressley swore-in Mayor Robert C. Johnson.
B. For Council Members – Mayor Johnson swore-in Valerie M. Forbes and Gerald L. Brown.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
A. Vice Mayor
B. Council Secretary
C. Recording Secretary – Councilman Brown made the motion to appoint Valerie M. Forbes
as Vice Mayor, William D. Pressley Jr. as Council Secretary, and Valerie L. Heritage as Recording
Secretary. Motion was seconded by Councilman Rasmussen and carried unanimously.
SET TIME AND PLACE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
A. Previously 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every month except for Legal
Holidays when meetings are held the following night (Tuesday) – Councilman Rasmussen made
the motion to hold the Council meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every
month except for Legal Holidays when meetings are held the following night (Tuesday). Motion
was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR BANK ACCOUNTS
Councilwoman Forbes made the motion to approve the list of authorized signatures for
the bank accounts as listed on the agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Councilman Pressley made the motion approve the committee appointments as
requested by Mayor Johnson. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Mann and carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilwoman Mann made the motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Brown. Meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. by unanimous vote.
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Agenda
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Agenda
1. 6:30 PM - call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Additions/deletions to published agenda
5. Report of the Election Board
6. Swearing-in ceremony
a. For Mayor
b. For Council members
7. Council appointments
a. Vice Mayor
b. Council Secretary
c. Recording Secretary
8. Set time and place for council meetings
a. Previously 7:00 PM on the first and third Monday of every month except for legal
holidays when meetings are held the following night (Tuesday)
9. Authorized signatures for bank accounts
ACCOUNT PRESENT SIGNATURE
i. Safe Deposit Box Mayor
Town Manager
Director of Finance
Council Secretary
(any two of four)
ii. Meter Deposit Account Mayor
Town Manager
Director of Finance
Council Secretary
(any two of four)
iii. Payroll Account Mayor
Town Manager
Director of Finance
Vice Mayor
(any two of four)
iv. General Fund-Wire Transfer Mayor
Town Manager
Director of Finance
Council Secretary
(any two of four)
v. General Fund Mayor
Town Manager
Council Secretary
Vice Mayor
(any two of four)
vi. Town of Smyrna Town Manager
Emergency Illegal Drug Enforcement Vice Mayor
Director of Finance
Chief of Police
(any two of four)
vii. Agency to Reduce Crime Town Manager
Vice Mayor
Director of Finance
Chief of Police
(any two of four)
viii. Reserve Fund/DEL GIP Mayor
Vice Mayor
Council Secretary
(any two of three)
ix. Town of Smyrna Mayor
Employees’ Pension Fund Director of Finance
Town Manager
Vice Mayor
(any two of four)
x. Smyrna Police Pension Fund Mayor
Director of Finance
Town Manager
Vice Mayor
(any two of four)
xi. Wilmington Savings Fund Society Town Manager
Director of Finance
Council Secretary
(any two of three)
xii. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Town Manager
Director of Finance
(both)
xiii. Forfeiture fund Town Manager
Vice Mayor
Director of Finance
Council Secretary
(any two of four)
xiv. Town of Smyrna/ACH Mayor
Town Manager
Council Secretary
Director of Finance
(any two of four)
xv. On-Line Payment Mayor
Checking Account Vice Mayor
Town Manager
Director of Finance
(any two of four)
xvi. Smyrna Police Department Mayor
Building Fund Vice Mayor
Town Manager
Council Secretary
(any two of four)
xvii. PNC/Advisors Mayor
Vice Mayor
Town Manager
Council Secretary
(any two of four)
xviii. Minor Capital Projects Mayor
Vice Mayor
Town Manager
Director of Finance
(any two of four)
xix. Resource Officer Fund Town Manager
Vice Mayor
Director of Finance
Chief of Police
(any two of four)
xx. Smyrna Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Town Manager
Manager of Building & Inspections
RDA Treasurer
RDA Chairperson
xxi. Smyrna Slum Clearance and USDA Grant Account Town Manager
RDA Treasurer
RDA Chairperson
xxii. American Rescue Plan Act Account Town Manager
Mayor
Director of Finance
Vice Mayor
(any two of four)
10. Committee appointments
11. Adjournment
Posted 04/26/21 at 4:30 PM (#1)
NOTE: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence. This agenda is subject to change to
include additional items, including Executive Sessions, and/or deletion of items, including Executive
Sessions that arise at time of meeting.
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