The Smithville Board of Aldermen held a regular session on November 5, 2024, where several key resolutions were approved, and a notable recognition was presented to a local police officer.

The meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda, followed by a report from the city administrator, which did not include any additional comments beyond the written report provided to the board.

One of the highlights of the meeting was the recognition of Detective Knowles from the Smithville Police Department, who received a life-saving award for her quick and effective response to an emergency call on October 19, 2024. While training a new officer, Detective Knowles arrived at the scene of an unresponsive elderly woman and performed CPR, successfully reviving her before emergency services arrived. This award is significant as it marks one of the rare instances in nearly a decade that such recognition has been given for life-saving actions in the community.

The board also approved several resolutions, including:
- Resolution 14-19, which amends the schedule of fees.
- Resolution 14-20, awarding a bid for improvements to Smith's Fork Campground Road, which came in under budget.
- Resolution 14-21, amending the employee compensation plan.
- Resolution 14-22, approving the final plat for Monterrey Estates, which was confirmed to be part of a previous traffic study.

The meeting concluded with no public comments and a motion to adjourn to an executive session, indicating ongoing discussions that may not be publicly disclosed. Overall, the session highlighted the board's commitment to community safety and infrastructure improvements.