April Daniels, executive director of the Smithville Chamber of Commerce, opened the quarterly luncheon on July 31 with announcements of upcoming events and important dates, including an ice cream social on August 15 and Wingfest on September 28.
The main program featured updates by Smithville city manager Robert Tamble. Highlights included the current status of the tiny homes ordinance that the city council recently adopted. A survey to gather more public input is underway. Drainage projects in flood-prone areas of town were outlined, with projected approval dates pending FEMA approval. Other infrastructure improvements including street and water improvements were also highlighted.