Bedford public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved several infrastructure investments, including traffic signal equipment and new playground equipment for Central Park. The council also authorized interlocal purchasing agreements and appointed members to citizen boards.
- Approved $660,500 for traffic signal equipment upgrades from Paradigm Traffic Systems (6-0-0)
- Approved $211,624.55 for Miracle Recreation playground equipment from We Build Fun, Inc. (7-0-0)
- Approved $151,627.82 to purchase network switches from GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. (7-0-0)
- Approved agreement with A&M Construction and Utilities regarding Harwood Road water system improvements (7-0-0)
- Approved resolution to use ARPA 'Standard Allowance' to replace lost public sector revenue (7-0-0)
- Approved interlocal purchasing agreements with the cities of Arlington and McKinney (7-0-0)
- Rejected all proposals for project 2022-17 (Parks Wi-Fi system) (7-0-0)
- Appointed Amy Love to Beautification Advisory Board, Terry Smith and Treasure Ford to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a final plat to subdivide a property on East Pipeline Road and a specific use permit for a church facility. It also recommended that the City Council classify the retail sale of cowhide products as a novelty shop.
- Approved Final Plat of Bellvue Addition No. 3 (PLAT-22-1) to divide one lot into two (4-0-0)
- Recommended to City Council that retail sale of cowhide products be classified as 'Book, Stationery, News Stand, Souvenir, Gift and Novelty Shops' (4-0)
- Approved Specific Use Permit for a church facility at 807 Forest Ridge Drive, Unit 106 (SUP-22-3) (4-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 27, 2022 (4-0-0)
Beautification Advisory Board
The board approved a budget for 2023 miscellaneous expenditures and finalized several 2023 workday dates. The board also approved meeting on January 16, 2023, despite the MLK, Jr. Day holiday.
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved $1,500 for 2023 miscellaneous expenditures (unanimous)
- Approved meeting on January 16, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved keeping the April 15 workday (3-1)
- Approved moving KTB Fall Sweep from October 7 to September 16 (unanimous)
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 21 and October 19 regular sessions. The board received reports on annual statistics, the Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, and the Beer, Brats, and More event.
- Approved September 21 and October 19 regular session minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a special session to interview and discuss applicants for appointments to Bedford’s Citizen Boards and Commissions. No formal appointments or votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Conducted interviews for Citizen Boards and Commissions appointments
- Discussed appointments to Citizen Boards and Commissions
Cultural Arts Advisory Board
The board elected a new Vice Chairperson and approved the minutes from the June 13, 2022, meeting. Members discussed schedules for upcoming art festivals, murals, and the unveiling of a sculpture at Generations Park.
- Approved June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Leslie Huntington as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and appointed Karen Killian as Vice Chairperson. Members discussed shelter staffing and scheduled the next meeting for February 8th.
- Approved minutes from September 7, 2022
- Appointed Karen Killian as Vice Chairperson
- Scheduled next meeting for Feb. 8th at 1:30pm
City Council
City Council approved several infrastructure and public safety upgrades, including a water tower rehabilitation and a high-speed license plate reader system. The council also approved zoning changes for a gaming center and an adult day care facility. A proposed increase to ambulance subscription fees was tabled.
- Approved $2,028,625 contract with O & J Coatings, Inc. for Cummings Drive Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation (7-0-0)
- Approved purchase of Flock Group, Inc. high-speed camera system for Police Department (7-0-0)
- Approved rezoning for indoor amusement/gaming center at 209 Bedford Road (6-1-0)
- Approved rezoning for adult day care facility at 2701 Harwood Road (7-0-0)
- Approved $140,000 agreement with Hawes Hill & Associates for a comprehensive plan (7-0-0)
- Approved $95,264.93 for three police motorcycles from Longhorn Harley-Davidson (7-0-0)
- Approved $214,106.94 mowing contract with Yellowstone Landscape – Central Inc. (7-0-0)
- Tabled ordinance to increase ambulance subscription fees from $60 to $75 (7-0-0)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board approved a playground equipment design for Central Park and authorized spending for miscellaneous expenditures and holiday projects. The Board also appointed a Vice Chair and reviewed the status of city parks.
- Appointed Donna Hanson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved miscellaneous expenditures not to exceed $1,500 (unanimous)
- Approved up to $2,000 for gingerbread house supplies and activities (unanimous)
- Approved Central Park playground Option 2 with specific colors, a merry-go-round from Option 1, and an additional ramp (unanimous)
- Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved several zoning requests, including a specific use permit for an indoor gaming center and a permit for an adult day care facility. It also approved a residential final plat and a commercial building expansion. All decisions were passed with majority or unanimous votes.
- Approved rezoning for indoor amusement center at 209 Bedford Road with specific hour and security conditions (7-0)
- Approved Final Plat of Oakwood Hills for 53 residential and 2 open space lots (7-0)
- Approved Bedford Commons PUD amendment for a 5,346 sq ft expansion at 2004 L. Don Dodson Drive (6-1)
- Approved Specific Use Permit for adult day care facility at 2701 Harwood Road (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 13, 2022 (7-0)
City Council
The City Council held a strategic planning session to review completed goals and discuss future priorities. Council reached a consensus to include nine specific items, including a redevelopment plan and new facilities, in the 2022 strategic plan. They also agreed that staff should survey residents regarding design options for the Cummings Road water tower.
- Consensus to include Redevelopment Plan in 2022 strategic plan
- Consensus to include Festival in 2022 strategic plan
- Consensus to include Animal Shelter in 2022 strategic plan
- Consensus to include Senior Center in 2022 strategic plan
- Consensus to include Asset Audit in 2022 strategic plan
- Consensus to include City Hall in 2022 strategic plan
- Consensus to include Fire Station and Training Facility in 2022 strategic plan
- Consensus to include Evaluating the Multi-family Inspection Program and new Boards and Commissions in 2022 strategic plan