Bedford public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a specific use permit for a driving school. The commission will also receive an update on the Zoning Ordinance Re-Write.

• Public hearing for SUP-25-14: rezoning 3516 Harwood Road Suite 116 for a private business and professional school (driving school)
• Discussion and update on the Zoning Ordinance Re-Write
• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025 (7-0-0). A public hearing was held for the Whisperwood Center addition, and the specific use permit application for a driving school at 3516 Harwood Road Suite 116 was approved unanimously (7-0-0). No action was taken on the zoning ordinance rewrite update. The commission did not convene an executive session and adjourned the meeting unanimously (7-0-0).

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved specific use permit for Whisperwood Center driving school at 3516 Harwood Rd (7-0-0)
• No action taken on zoning ordinance rewrite update
• No executive session convened
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

City Council

The Bedford City Council will consider a public‑hearing ordinance to amend the Bedford Forum Planned Unit Development, removing the Master Highway Corridor Overlay and permitting two office‑warehouse buildings at 2050 Forum Parkway. The council will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including a $112,615 software subscription, a $357,593.74 ambulance purchase, and a $222,000 design contract for tennis and pickleball courts. Additional resolutions cover an economic‑development agreement for the Stonegate Shopping Center and an amendment to a cellular equipment lease on the water tower. A presentation of renderings for the new Central Fire Station will be discussed.

• Ordinance amendment (PUD‑25‑2) to allow two office‑warehouse buildings at 2050 Forum Parkway, removing Master Highway Corridor Overlay
• Resolution to purchase public safety record‑management software subscription from Central Square Technologies for $112,615
• Resolution to contract Southwest/Medic Built Ambulance for one ambulance modular remount on a 2025 Ford F550 chassis for $357,593.74 via HGAC cooperative purchasing
• Resolution to negotiate an economic‑development agreement with SGSC Fund, LLC for improvements to Stonegate Shopping Center at 1305‑1313 Brown Trail
• Resolution to contract Lose Design for design of four tennis courts and up to six pickleball courts at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, not to exceed $222,000

The council approved three consent‑agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes, a $112,615 public‑safety software subscription, and a $357,593.74 ambulance purchase, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. In a separate vote, the council adopted an ordinance amending the Bedford Forum Planned Unit Development and removing the Master Highway Corridor Overlay to permit two office‑warehouse buildings at 2050 Forum Parkway, also by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved November 18, 2025 council minutes (consent) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved purchase of public safety record management software subscription $112,615 (consent) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved purchase of ambulance modular remount $357,593.74 (consent) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved ordinance amending Bedford Forum PUD and removing Master Highway Corridor Overlay to allow two office warehouses at 2050 Forum Parkway – vote 7-0-0

Library Advisory Board

The Bedford Library Advisory Board will consider revisions to its study room guidelines. The board will also set its meeting dates for the remainder of 2025 and receive reports on recent fundraisers and the annual satisfaction survey. Minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Discussion and possible action on Study Room Guidelines
• Discussion and possible action setting Library Advisory Board meeting dates for 2025
• Report on Pumpkin Patch and Beer, Brats, and More fundraisers
• Update on Annual Library Satisfaction Survey
• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 regular meeting

The Bedford Library Advisory Board met on November 19, 2025 and approved the October 15, 2025 minutes with revisions, passing the motion unanimously. Members discussed proposed study‑room guidelines and noted a $5,000 foundation grant to replace the room locks with a Remote Lock system, but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2025 Library Board minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Bedford City Council will consider a series of consent‑agenda items, including minutes approval, a fee‑schedule amendment, and several procurement resolutions. Major resolutions seek approval for library material purchases up to $250,000, asphalt services totaling $123,000, and a five‑year Dell laptop lease costing $125,301.55. The council will also deliberate ordinances adopting the 2024 International Building Code, updating the International Fire Code, adjusting retirement benefit calculations, amending the budget, and defining regulations for electric bicycles and motor‑assisted scooters.

• Resolution to purchase library print, multimedia, digital content and Library of Things materials up to $250,000 using the Texas SmartBuy contract
• Resolution for a one‑year asphalt purchase agreement (with two one‑year renewal options) for an annual $41,000, up to $123,000 total
• Resolution for a five‑year lease of Dell laptops costing $25,060.31 annually, $125,301.55 total
• Ordinance adopting the 2024 International Building Code and related codes with local amendments
• Ordinance defining and regulating electric bicycles, motor‑assisted scooters, pocket bikes, and mini‑motorbikes

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, fee schedule changes, library purchases, asphalt and laptop contracts, and interlocal agreements, with a 6‑0‑0 vote. It also adopted the 2024 International Building Code, International Residential Code, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Swimming Pool and Spa Codes, and the 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments (6‑0‑0). Additionally, the council adopted the 2024 International Fire Code with revised sections (6‑0‑0). All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑8 (minutes, fee schedule amendment, library purchases, asphalt contract, laptop lease, auto‑crimes task force agreement, Chapter 59 asset forfeiture certification, Equitable Sharing certification) (6-0-0)
• Adopted 2024 International Building Code and related codes with local amendments (6-0-0)
• Adopted 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments (6-0-0)
• Adopted 2024 International Fire Code with revised sections 58-97 and 58-99 (6-0-0)

Beautification Advisory Board

The Beautification Advisory Board will consider approval of the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss the 2026 Beautification Event Calendar, miscellaneous expenses, and a proposed charge of $1,657.50 for volunteer shirts to the Beautification Fund. The board will also consider moving or canceling the January 2026 meeting because of the Martin Luther King holiday. The date for the next meeting will be set at that time.

• Approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss and possibly act on the 2026 Beautification Event Calendar
• Discuss and possibly act on miscellaneous expenses
• Discuss and possibly approve a $1,657.50 charge for volunteer shirts to the Beautification Fund
• Discuss and possibly move or cancel the January 2026 meeting due to the Martin Luther King holiday

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bedford Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from its August and September meetings. It will hold a public hearing and recommend to City Council an amendment to the Bedford Forum Planned Unit Development, removing the property from the Master Highway Corridor Overlay to permit two office‑warehouse buildings at 2050 Forum Parkway. The commission will also receive an update on Module 1 of the Zoning Ordinance rewrite and may enter an executive session for legal advice.

• Approve minutes for meetings on August 14, 2025; August 21, 2025; and September 11, 2025
• Public hearing on amendment to Bedford Forum PUD and removal from Master Highway Corridor Overlay for 2050 Forum Parkway (PUD‑25‑2)
• Discuss and comment on Module 1 of the Zoning Ordinance rewrite
• Executive session to seek legal advice under Texas Government Code §551.071

At the November 13, 2025 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Planned Unit Development application to build two office‑warehouse buildings on the property known as 2050 Forum Parkway, voting 6‑1‑0. The minutes from the August and September meetings were also approved unanimously. No action was taken on the update to Module 1 of the zoning ordinance rewrite. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved PUD application for two office‑warehouse buildings at 2050 Forum Parkway (6-1-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for August 14, August 21, and September 11, 2025 (7-0-0)
• No action taken on Module 1 of the Zoning Ordinance rewrite update
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

City Council

The Bedford City Council will hold a State of the Cities Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas Star Conference Centre, 1401 Texas Star Parkway, Euless, Texas. The notice of the luncheon was posted on November 7, 2025. No decisions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed on this agenda.

City Council

The Bedford City Council is scheduled to hold a 'Mornings with the Mayor' event at the Bedford Center YMCA. The meeting is set for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. A quorum of council members and board members may be present.

• Mornings with the Mayor event
• Location: Bedford Center YMCA
• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Address: 2801 Forest Ridge Drive

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider approval of the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes and receive council and staff updates. New business includes discussion of miscellaneous fund approvals, ordering new member shirts, and whether to move or cancel the January 2026 meeting. The board will also receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and discuss assignments for individual parks.

• Approve minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and possibly approve miscellaneous funds
• Discuss and possibly order new member shirts
• Discuss and possibly move or cancel the January 2026 meeting
• Capital Improvement Plan updates

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved $750 in miscellaneous funds and authorized purchase of new member shirts, both by unanimous vote. It also voted to cancel the scheduled January 2026 board meeting. All motions, including approval of the October 2, 2025 minutes and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $750 miscellaneous funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of board shirts using miscellaneous funds (unanimous)
• Canceled the January 2026 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

The Bedford City Council will consider several consent items, including approval of meeting minutes, the FY 2026 investment policy, a six‑year EMS equipment contract, and an interlocal agreement for school resource officers. A public hearing will be held on rezoning 727 Harwood Road to a Heavy Commercial/Specific Use – Massage Salon. New business includes authorizing a contract with HCI Commercial LLC to renovate Fire Station No. 2 at 3810 Martin Drive, with a project budget of $3,352,072.

• Resolution authorizing a six‑year contract with Stryker EMS Plus for an equipment replacement program, $204,092.15 annually, $1,224,552.90 total
• Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford ISD for three school resource officers, $450,000 (paid by the district)
• Public hearing on rezoning 727 Harwood Road (Harwood Village North Addition Block 1 Lot 1) from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use – Massage Salon
• Resolution authorizing a contract with HCI Commercial LLC to renovate Fire Station No. 2 at 3810 Martin Drive, not to exceed $2,904,072, with a total project budget of $3,352,072
• Resolution approving the City of Bedford Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including the FY2026 investment policy, an EMS equipment contract, and an interlocal agreement for school resource officers. It denied a rezoning request for a massage salon at 727 Harwood Road. The council also approved a contract with HCI Commercial LLC to renovate Fire Station No. 2 for up to $2.904 M, with a total project budget of $3.352 M. All votes were unanimous (6‑0‑0).

• Approved October 14, 2025 council minutes (consent) – 6-0-0
• Approved City of Bedford Investment Policy for FY2026 (consent) – 6-0-0
• Approved six‑year EMS equipment contract with Stryker EMS Plus, $1.224 M total (consent) – 6-0-0
• Approved interlocal agreement with HEBISD for three school resource officers, $450,000 (consent) – 6-0-0
• Denied rezoning of 727 Harwood Road to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit – Massage Salon – 6-0-0
• Approved contract with HCI Commercial LLC to renovate Fire Station No. 2, up to $2.904 M, total budget $3.352 M – 6-0-0

Beautification Advisory Board

The Beautification Advisory Board will meet to discuss city landscaping and maintenance projects. The board may take action on the election of a Vice-Chair and the acquisition of supplies for the Fall Sweep.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Additional supplies for the Fall Sweep
• Monarch bed maintenance and possible expansion on Old Bedford School grounds
• Fall tree planting locations and tree types
• Senior Activity Center project

The board approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. Karen Jacobsen was elected vice‑chair. The board approved spending up to $700 for volunteer shirts and trash‑pickers, and allocated an additional $2,000 to the tree‑planting budget for Generations Park and the Harwood median. No action was taken on the monarch bed or senior activity center projects.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Karen Jacobsen as vice‑chair
• Approved up to $700 for volunteer shirts and pickers (motion carried)
• Allocated additional $2,000 to tree‑planting budget (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to receive reports on facility improvements and fundraising efforts. The board will also review the Annual Library Satisfaction Survey and the Library Director's Report.

• Report on Library facility improvements
• Report on North Texas Giving Day
• Report on Beer, Brats, and More fundraiser
• Update on Annual Library Satisfaction Survey
• Update on Friends Pumpkin Patch fundraiser

The Library Advisory Board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes with revisions, passing the motion unanimously. The board received reports on acoustical panel installation, North Texas Giving Day donations, the Beer, Brats, and More fundraiser, and the annual satisfaction survey, but no further actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Bedford Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at 6:00 p.m. on October 15, 2025. The board will enter a closed session to obtain legal advice under Texas Government Code §§ 551.001 and 551.071. After the executive session, the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Closed‑session legal consultation per Texas Government Code §§ 551.001, 551.071
• Certification that meeting notice was posted on October 9, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Bedford Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider approval of a variance request (VAR-25-1) to allow a 400‑sq‑ft detached carport to encroach the required 5‑ft side‑yard setback at 708 Monette Drive. The board will also hear two special‑exception requests to permit short‑term rentals within 1,000 ft of another short‑term rental at 805 San Marcos Ln (EXPT-25-2) and 2812 Jasmine Ct (EXPT-25-3). Additionally, the board will vote on approval of the April 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Variance request VAR-25-1 for accessory carport at 708 Monette Drive
• Special exception EXPT-25-2 for short‑term rental at 805 San Marcos Ln
• Special exception EXPT-25-3 for short‑term rental at 2812 Jasmine Ct
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Bedford City Council will consider rezoning requests for massage salons, approve a holiday drone show contract, and authorize overhead door maintenance services. The body will also adopt a new property maintenance code and approve the 2025-26 Strategic Plan.

• Resolution to authorize $188,875 for overhead door maintenance with Artex Overhead Door Company
• Resolution to authorize $100,000 for a holiday drone show with Sky Elements Drone Shows
• Resolution to approve City Council’s 2025-26 Strategic Plan
• Public hearing to rezone 813 Brown Trail Suite 2-A for a massage salon
• Public hearing to rezone 727 Harwood Road for a massage salon

The Bedford City Council approved seven consent‑agenda items, including contracts for overhead‑door maintenance, a holiday drone show, shade structures at Central Park, support for an Epic Real Estate MSD application, and the appointment of a Library Advisory Board chair. It denied the rezoning request for 813 Brown Trail Suite 2‑A and tabled the rezoning request for 727 Harwood Road, both for massage‑salon specific‑use permits. The council also adopted an ordinance establishing non‑residential property maintenance standards and approved the 2025‑26 Strategic Plan.

• Approved consent agenda items (including contracts and appointments) – vote 5-0-0
• Denied rezoning of 813 Brown Trail Suite 2‑A to Service Commercial/Specific Use Permit – Massage Salon – vote 5-0-0
• Tabled rezoning of 727 Harwood Road to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit – Massage Salon – vote 5-0-0
• Approved ordinance creating Sections 22‑65 and 22‑66 for International Property Maintenance Code – vote 5-0-0
• Approved resolution adopting City Council’s 2025‑26 Strategic Plan – vote 5-0-0

Senior Advisory Board

The Bedford Senior Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from its August 4 meeting, discuss and possibly act on electing a Vice‑Chair and a Secretary, and review volunteer opportunities with HEB ISD. The board will also receive an update on the senior‑citizen survey and hear member updates before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the August 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss and possibly elect a Vice‑Chair
• Discuss and possibly elect a Secretary
• Discuss volunteer opportunities with HEB ISD (presented by Christina Schlueter)
• Update on the progress of the Survey for Senior Citizens (presented by Hunter Hardeman)

The board approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Christina Schlueter was elected Vice‑Chair and Lucy Sunderley was elected Secretary, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Christina Schlueter as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Lucy Snearley as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Bedford Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and receive council and staff updates. Members will discuss and possibly act on electing a Vice‑Chair and on plans for the Christmas Tree Lighting event. The board will also review assignments for several city parks.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting
• Council and staff updates
• Election of Vice‑Chair (discussion and possible action)
• Christmas Tree Lighting event (discussion and possible action)
• Review of individual park assignments (e.g., Bedford Trails Linear Park, Brook Hollow Park, Carousel Park, Central Park, etc.)

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board elected Lynn Grado as Vice Chair unanimously. The Board approved $2,400 to purchase a reindeer for the December 5 Christmas Tree Lighting event, also unanimously. Earlier, the Board unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Lynn Grado as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved $2,400 for reindeer at Christmas Tree Lighting Event (unanimous)

City Council

The Bedford City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to rezone three properties. The proposals are Oak Grove Estates (lots 14 & 15 at 2725 and 2721 Renee Drive) from Light Industrial to Light Industrial/Specific Use – Automobile Parking Lot; Harwood Oaks Plaza (lot 1 at 3225 Harwood Road Suite F) from Light Commercial to Light Commercial/Specific Use – Indoor Amusement Centers; and Harwood Oaks Shopping Center Addendum (lot 2 at 2901 Martin Drive Suite D) from Planned Unit Development to Planned Unit Development/Specific Use – Private Business and Professional Schools. The council will also approve the consent‑agenda minutes, adopt a resolution appointing members to citizen boards and commissions, and receive reports and recognitions.

• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone Oak Grove Estates Block 1 Lots 14 & 15 (2725 Renee Dr & 2721 Renee Dr) from Light Industrial to Light Industrial/Specific Use – Automobile Parking Lot (Planning & Zoning Commission 6‑0‑1)
• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone Harwood Oaks Plaza Block 1 Lot 1 (3225 Harwood Rd Suite F) from Light Commercial to Light Commercial/Specific Use – Indoor Amusement Centers (Planning & Zoning Commission 6‑1‑0)
• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone Harwood Oaks Shopping Center Addn Block A Lot 2 (2901 Martin Dr Suite D) from Planned Unit Development to Planned Unit Development/Specific Use – Private Business and Professional Schools (Planning & Zoning Commission 5‑2‑0)
• Consider approval of City Council minutes for the September 9, 2025 regular meeting and September 16, 2025 special meeting (consent agenda)
• Resolution to appoint members and chairpersons to Bedford’s Citizen Boards and Commissions

The council approved a rezoning ordinance for Oak Grove Estates Block 1 Lots 14 and 15, allowing a light‑industrial parking lot with a six‑foot board‑on‑board cedar fence (6‑0‑0). It denied a rezoning request for Harwood Oaks Plaza to become an indoor amusement center (6‑0‑0). It also denied a rezoning for Harwood Oaks Shopping Center addition to a private business and professional school use (6‑0‑0). Finally, the council appointed members and chairpersons to multiple citizen boards and commissions (6‑0‑0).

• Approved Oak Grove Estates Lots 14‑15 rezoning to Light Industrial/Specific Use Permit – Automobile Parking Lot with fence stipulation (6-0-0)
• Denied Harwood Oaks Plaza Lot 1 rezoning to Light Commercial/Specific Use Permit – Indoor Amusement Centers (6-0-0)
• Denied Harwood Oaks Shopping Center Addn Lot 2 rezoning to Planned Unit Development/Specific Use Permit – Private Business and Professional Schools (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution appointing members and chairpersons to Bedford citizen boards and commissions (6-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes for September 9 and September 16 meetings (6-0-0)

City Council

This document is a notice for a 'Mornings with the Mayor' event. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Mornings with the Mayor event on September 20, 2025, at the Bedford Center YMCA

Beautification Advisory Board

The Beautification Advisory Board will consider approval of the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and receive council and staff updates. It will discuss maintenance and a potential expansion of the monarch butterfly garden on the Old Bedford School grounds. The board will also talk about locations and tree types for a fall planting program and review the Senior Activity Center project.

• Approve minutes from the August 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Council & staff updates
• Discuss monarch bed maintenance and possible expansion on Old Bedford School grounds
• Discuss fall tree planting, including site locations and tree species
• Discuss the Senior Activity Center project

The Beautification Advisory Board approved the August 25, 2025 minutes. No action was taken on the Monarch Way Station, fall tree planting, or the Senior Activity Center project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)

Library Advisory Board

The Bedford Library Advisory Board will meet on September 17, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Members will vote on approving the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and discuss the Collection Development Guidelines. The board will receive updates on Foundation fundraising, the Friends Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, and the library budget process, followed by the Library Director’s Report. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 Library Board minutes
• Discussion and possible action on Collection Development Guidelines
• Update on upcoming Foundation fundraising activities
• Update on Friends Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
• Update on the Budget Process

The Library Advisory Board approved the amended Collection Development Guidelines with a unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion to adjourn. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended Collection Development Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Bedford Zoning Board of Adjustment will convene a closed session to consult its attorney on legal matters, as authorized by Texas Government Code §§551.001 and 551.071. After the executive session, the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Closed‑session attorney consultation under Texas Gov Code §§551.001, 551.071

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Bedford Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from its April 17, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing to consider Special Exception EXPT-25-2, which seeks to allow a short‑term rental at 805 San Marcos Ln despite the 1,000‑foot distance rule. The board will decide whether to grant the exception based on the ordinance criteria.

• Approve minutes of the April 17, 2024 Zoning Board meeting
• Public hearing on Special Exception EXPT-25-2 for 805 San Marcos Ln
• Request seeks to permit a short‑term rental within 1,000 feet of another short‑term rental

City Council

The Bedford City Council will interview candidates for appointments to citizen boards and commissions. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

• Interviews for citizen board appointments
• Discussion on board appointments

The council interviewed applicants for Bedford's citizen boards and commissions and discussed potential appointments. No appointments were approved, denied, or otherwise acted upon during this special session.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bedford Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two specific‑use permit applications. They will consider recommending to City Council a rezoning of 727 Harwood Road from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial with a massage‑salon use, and a rezoning of 813 Brown Trail Suite 2‑A from Service Commercial to Service Commercial with a massage‑salon use. The commission will evaluate compatibility with surrounding land uses and compliance with zoning requirements.

• Rezoning request for 727 Harwood Road (Harwood Village North Addition Block 1 Lot 1) from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial / Specific Use Permit – Massage Salon (≈2,510 sq ft).
• Rezoning request for 813 Brown Trail Suite 2‑A (Uptown Bus & Prof Center Addn Block 4 Lot 2R) from Service Commercial to Service Commercial / Specific Use Permit – Massage Salon (≈500 sq ft).
• Both applications require a Specific Use Permit and subsequent Police Department massage‑establishment license.
• Staff notes the property at 727 Harwood Road has been vacant since Dec 2023 and lost its non‑conforming status.
• The city currently has 8 licensed massage salons and 6 pending applications, for a total of 14.

The Planning & Zoning Commission denied a motion to reject a massage‑salon permit for 727 Harwood Road (6‑1‑0). It then approved a motion to grant a massage‑salon permit for 813 Brown Trail Suite 2‑A (6‑1‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to deny Harwood Village massage salon denied (6-1-0)
• Motion to approve Uptown Bus & Prof Center massage salon approved (6-1-0)
• Adjournment motion approved unanimously (7-0-0)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget, levy taxes for Tax Year 2025, and set the ad valorem tax rate. They will also hear a rezoning proposal for Lot 2 of the Stonegate Shopping Center (1313 Brown Trail) to allow outdoor seating. Additional items include amendments to water and sewer rate schedules and a resolution ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the FY 2025‑2026 Program of Services.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone Lot 2 of the Stonegate Shopping Center (1313 Brown Trail) from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use – Outdoor Seating Establishment
• Public hearing to consider the FY 2025‑26 annual budget for the City of Bedford
• Public hearing to consider the proposed 2025 tax rate
• Ordinance adopting the FY 2025‑26 budget with intra‑fund transfers, investment of idle funds, and effective date
• Ordinance amending water rates (Ordinance No. 2025‑3439) and sewer rates (Ordinance No. 2024‑3421)

The Bedford City Council approved the consent agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes and a budget amendment. It rezoned Lot 2 of the Stonegate Shopping Center for an outdoor seating establishment. The council adopted the FY2025‑26 budget with a 50% TMRS COLA, approved a new property tax rate of $0.526212 per $100 valuation, and passed water and sewer rate increases.

• Approved August 26, 2025 council minutes by consent (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending FY2024‑25 budget by consent (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Stonegate Shopping Center Lot 2 to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit – Outdoor Seating (7-0-0)
• Approved FY2025‑26 annual budget with 50% TMRS COLA (7-0-0)
• Approved property tax rate of $0.526212 per $100 valuation (3.83% increase) (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution ratifying the FY2025‑26 property tax increase (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to water rates (Ordinance No. 2025-3439) (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to sewer rates (Ordinance No. 2024-3421) (7-0-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously approved the final design for the Central Park shade structure, selecting black powder coating, zesty lime fabric for triangular panels, and laguna blue fabric for the square panel. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 3, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Central Park shade structure design – black powder coating, zesty lime triangular panels, laguna blue square panel (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including city minutes, a purchasing policy update, and a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy on its 2025 rate review mechanism. They also authorized the City Manager to reject all proposals related to the design‑build RFP for tennis and pickleball courts at Generations Park. All consent items passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑4 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved August 7 and August 12 City Council minutes (consent)
• Approved update to the City Purchasing Policy (consent)
• Approved settlement with Atmos Energy on 2025 rate review (consent)
• Authorized City Manager to reject all proposals for RFP 2025‑54 tennis/pickleball courts (consent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission received an update on the Zoning Ordinance rewrite but took no action on it. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved unanimously by a 7-0-0 vote. The meeting ended at 8:05 p.m.

• Zoning ordinance rewrite update – no action taken
• Motion to adjourn – approved unanimously (7-0-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes with revisions by a unanimous vote. Members recommended revising question 3 of the 2025 Library Satisfaction Survey to read “Rate your satisfaction with the new library services.” A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and carried, ending the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended changing survey question 3 wording (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Beautification Advisory Board

The board approved the June 16, 2025 Beautification Advisory Board minutes. It changed the Beautification Awards submission deadline to April 1–second Friday of May. It approved planting three Live Oak trees in Generations Park and two October Glory Maple trees in a Harwood Road median, with a 6‑1 vote. The Senior Activity Center project was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved June 16, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Changed Beautification Awards submission deadline to April 1–second Friday of May (motion passed)
• Approved planting three Live Oak trees in Generations Park and two October Glory Maple trees in Harwood Road median (6‑1)
• Tabled Senior Activity Center project discussion
• Set next workday for Saturday September 20, 2025
• Set next board meeting for September 15, 2025
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bedford Planning & Zoning Commission met in regular session and approved several specific‑use permits. It approved a driving‑school permit limited to classroom instruction (5‑2‑0), an indoor amusement center permit for 3225 Harwood Road with five coin‑operated machines (6‑1‑0), an industrial parking‑lot permit for 2721 and 2725 Renee Drive (6‑0‑1), and an outdoor seating establishment permit for 1313 Brown Trail (7‑0‑0). The commission also approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (7‑0‑0).

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Harwood Oaks driving‑school permit, conditioned to classroom instruction only (5-2-0)
• Approved indoor amusement center permit for 3225 Harwood Road with five coin‑operated machines (6-1-0)
• Approved industrial parking‑lot permit for 2721 & 2725 Renee Drive (6-0-1)
• Approved outdoor seating establishment permit for 1313 Brown Trail (7-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposed tax rate and schedule a public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 budget. The body will also review the third quarter financial report and consider several site and service agreements.

• Site plan approval for 3000 Crystal Springs Street (Lot 2RA Block 10 of Oak Ridge Estates)
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget public hearing set for September 9, 2025
• Police Department locker room remodel purchases: $5,894 for lockers and $1,500 for electrical work
• Employee medical and dental insurance agreement with Cigna effective October 1, 2025
• Ratification of lawsuit: City of Bedford, Texas v. Ken Paxton

The City Council approved several consent‑agenda items, including a site plan for Oak Ridge Estates, an amendment to the Northeast Fire Department interlocal agreement, police locker purchases, and ratification of the city’s lawsuit against the Texas Attorney General. It also approved a new agreement with Cigna for employee medical and dental benefits and set a proposed tax rate of $0.526212 per $100 valuation, scheduling a public hearing for September 9, 2025.

• Approved July 22, 2025 council minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved site plan for Lot 2RA Block 10, Oak Ridge Estates (consent agenda)
• Authorized amendment to NEFDA interlocal agreement (consent agenda)
• Authorized purchase of police lockers ($5,894) and electrical work ($1,500) (consent agenda)
• Ratified City of Bedford v. Ken Paxton lawsuit (consent agenda)
• Approved Cigna employee medical and dental insurance agreement (7-0-0)
• Called public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget for Sept 9, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Approved tax rate of $0.526212 per $100 valuation and scheduled hearing (6-1-0)

City Council

The council held a work session to review the FY 2025‑2026 proposed budget, covering tax rates, COLA adjustments, public‑safety step plans, water and sewer rate changes, and various capital projects. No motions were adopted, no votes were recorded, and no items were formally approved, denied, or tabled.

Senior Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. After discussion, members decided not to promote a 6-Stones fundraiser but allowed a presentation with flyers and an optional donation mention. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declined 6-Stones fundraiser; approved presentation with flyers (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes with the noted correction. It also unanimously approved the site plan for the Texas Roadhouse expansion at 3000 Crystal Springs Street. No action was taken on the zoning ordinance rewrite. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 22 and June 12 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved site plan for Lot 2RA Block 10, 3000 Crystal Springs St (7-0-0)
• No action taken on zoning ordinance rewrite
• Approved adjournment of meeting (7-0-0)

City Council

The Bedford City Council met on July 22, 2025 and heard public comments on traffic safety and a flag‑football championship proposal. Staff presented information on Texas Municipal Retirement System COLA options and on recent Texas legislative bills affecting zoning, public safety, finance and open‑government matters. The council discussed these topics but did not vote on or adopt any resolutions, ordinances, or amendments.

City Council

Council approved five consent‑agenda items covering prior meeting minutes, a three‑year tax‑assessment contract, a budget amendment, shuttle‑bus service contracts and a suspension of an Oncor rate change, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The body also adopted an ordinance amending the Minimum Housing Code to reorganize the article, set registration deadlines, add tenant‑rights protections and crime‑prevention measures, approved 7‑0‑0. Finally, the council authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a six‑month extension of the memorandum of understanding with Midway Development Group for the Bedford Commons mixed‑use project, approved 7‑0‑0.

• Approved June 25, 2025 council minutes (consent) – 7-0-0
• Approved three‑year tax‑assessment contract with Tarrant County (consent) – 7-0-0
• Approved amendment to FY2024‑2025 budget (consent) – 7-0-0
• Approved shuttle‑bus services contract up to $47,414.40 (consent) – 7-0-0
• Approved suspension of Oncor rate change effective July 31, 2025 (consent) – 7-0-0
• Approved ordinance amending Minimum Housing Code – 7-0-0
• Approved six‑month extension of MOU with Midway Development Group for Bedford Commons – 7-0-0

City Council

The council unanimously approved five consent‑agenda items, including contracts for utility‑bill printing, electrical services, signage, and the Local On‑System Improvement Project Agreement. They also voted 5‑2 to rezone the property at 3300 Brown Trail from R‑15,000 to R‑7,500 single‑family residential.

• Approved consent agenda items (1‑5) unanimously (7‑0‑0)
• Authorized three‑year utility‑bill printing contract with Matrix Imaging Solutions ($804,602.88 total) by consent
• Authorized up to $750,000 electrical services contract with Ed’s Electric by consent
• Authorized purchase of building signage for City facilities ($8,044.15) by consent
• Authorized acceptance of Local On‑System Improvement Project Agreement with State of Texas by consent
• Approved rezoning of 3300 Brown Trail from R‑15,000 to R‑7,500 (5‑2‑0)

Beautification Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It approved four award nominations—1801 Wimbleton Dr. for Outstanding Yard, 1009 Monterrey St. for Smart Yard, Tatarevich Law Firm and Chick‑Fil‑A (Bedford) for Beautiful Landscape of Property. The discussion on the Senior Activity Center project was tabled until the August meeting. The board scheduled a workday and awards presentation for August 16, 2025 and set the next board meeting for August 18, 2025.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved nomination of 1801 Wimbleton Dr. for Outstanding Yard (motion passed)
• Approved nomination of 1009 Monterrey St. for Smart Yard (Eco‑Friendly) (motion passed)
• Approved nomination of Tatarevich Law Firm for Beautiful Landscape of Property (motion passed)
• Approved nomination of Chick Fil A (Bedford) for Beautiful Landscape of Property (motion passed)
• Tabled Senior Activity Center project discussion until August meeting
• Scheduled workday and award presentation for August 16, 2025
• Scheduled next board meeting for August 18, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the final plat (PLAT-24-3) covering Lots 1‑19, Block 1 and Lot 1‑23, Block 2 of the Grace Park Addition. The motion was approved unanimously by a 7‑0‑0 vote. No action was taken on the zoning ordinance rewrite update. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved final plat for Grace Park Addition (7-0-0)
• No action taken on zoning ordinance rewrite update
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Senior Advisory Board

The Senior Advisory Board unanimously approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. No public comments were received. Discussions were held on senior home‑repair assistance and a partnership with 6‑Stones, but no actions were decided. The board set the next meeting for August 4, 2025 and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved three consent‑agenda items: the May 13 minutes, an amendment to the Peddler and Solicitors ordinance, and a fire‑alarm monitoring contract with Firetron, Inc. for up to $296,427.50. The council also adopted a $405,426 amendment to the 2024‑2025 budget, authorized purchase of asset‑management software for $328,968.90, approved a $315,110 vehicle lease for four patrol cars, and approved a $267,910 chiller for The Center at Generations Park. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Approved May 13, 2025 council minutes (consent agenda) (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 90, Peddler and Solicitors (consent agenda) (6-0-0)
• Approved fire‑alarm monitoring contract with Firetron, Inc. up to $296,427.50 (consent agenda) (6-0-0)
• Approved $405,426 amendment to FY 2024‑2025 budget (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of Elements XS asset‑management software for $328,968.90 (6-0-0)
• Approved Master Equity Lease for four police patrol vehicles estimated $315,110 (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of a chiller for The Center at Generations Park estimated $267,910 (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March, April and May meetings. It also unanimously approved the replat of Lots 5R‑1 and 5R‑2 and the accompanying site plan for the Wal‑Mart addition. The commission approved the rezoning of Harwood Oaks Plaza (SUP‑25‑4) with a condition prohibiting overnight boarding of non‑client animals (vote 6‑1‑0 after a 5‑2‑0 amendment vote). Finally, it unanimously approved the rezoning of 3300 Brown Trail (ZC‑25‑2).

• Approved March, April and May meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved replat of Lots 5R‑1 and 5R‑2 (7-0-0)
• Approved site plan for Wal‑Mart addition (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to SUP‑25‑4 rezoning to prohibit overnight boarding of non‑client animals (5-2-0)
• Approved rezoning SUP‑25‑4 with amendment condition (6-1-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3300 Brown Trail (ZC‑25‑2) (7-0-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board heard a report on the new Patron Point messaging system and reviewed the summer activities calendar. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 16, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Ethics Commission

The commission approved the corrected minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting, with the motion passing unanimously. Members discussed the timing of the next meeting, noting that January 2026 is likely and suggesting quarterly meetings if travel demands increase. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved corrected Jan 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Beautification Advisory Board

The board approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It set a workday for Saturday, June 21, 2025, and scheduled the next board meeting for June 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Scheduled community workday for Saturday, June 21, 2025
• Set next Beautification Advisory Board meeting for June 16, 2025
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution to receive and accept the canvassed voting results of the May 3, 2025 general election for Council Member Place 3 and Place 5. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0‑0. Afterward, the newly elected members, Amy Sabol (Place 3) and Steve Farco (Place 5), were sworn in and received their certificates of election. The council also read proclamations recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week and National Public Works Week.

• Approved resolution to accept canvassed voting results for May 3, 2025 election (5‑0‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission received an update on the Zoning Ordinance rewrite from Kendig Keast Collaborative and discussed feedback, but took no action on the item. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Chairman Emery, seconded by Commissioner Barlow, and approved unanimously with a 7-0-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

• Zoning ordinance rewrite update: no action taken
• Adjournment motion approved unanimously (7-0-0)

Senior Advisory Board

The Senior Advisory Board unanimously approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. The board scheduled its next meeting for June 2, 2025 at the Bedford Senior Activity Center. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:01 PM.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 2, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved three consent‑agenda items unanimously, including the April 8 minutes, a resolution to allow alcohol sales at Generations Park for the May 3 festival, and a grant application for a police mental‑health wellness program. In a separate vote, the council rezoned the property at 1745 Airport Freeway to permit a Specific Use Permit for a tattoo and body‑piercing shop, passing 4‑3‑0.

• Approved April 8, 2025 City Council minutes (consent) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved resolution authorizing alcohol sales at Generations Park for the May 3, 2025 festival – vote 7-0-0
• Approved resolution to submit a grant application for the Bedford Police Department mental‑health wellness program – vote 7-0-0
• Approved rezoning of 1745 Airport Freeway (The Oaks Addition Block 1 Lot 1A) to include a Specific Use Permit for a tattoo and body‑piercing shop – vote 4-3-0

Beautification Advisory Board

The board approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously accepted Mike McGonigle’s tree proposal and the Westwood Consultants recommendation list for future plantings. The Art at the Park event was rescheduled to October 4, 2025. The next board meeting is set for May 19, 2025.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted tree proposal and Westwood list (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Art at the Park to Oct 4, 2025
• Adopted May 19, 2025 as next meeting date
• Adopted May 17, 2025 site tour of Senior Activity Center
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. The board heard reports on Library Giving Day, the new Metabase data dashboard, and the upcoming HEB Reads! kickoff party. The Director’s Report was distributed and the next meeting was set for May 21, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plat of Lot 1R Block A within Glade Parks South. No action was taken on the zoning ordinance update, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approve final plat of Lot 1R Block A, Glade Parks South (7-0-0)
• No action on zoning ordinance update progress report
• Adjourn meeting (7-0-0)

City Council

The Bedford City Council approved several contracts, including a $824,183 purchase of radio system components from Motorola Solutions. It also approved a $1.6 million pavement preservation agreement with Andale Construction and a $98,870 interlocal agreement with Euless for Pipeline Road improvements. The council authorized the city attorney to seek legal action to abate a property at 1101 Carousel Drive and approved the consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $824,183 Motorola Solutions radio system contract (7-0-0)
• Approved $1.6 M Andale Construction pavement preservation agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved $98,870 interlocal agreement with Euless for Pipeline Road improvements (7-0-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to seek legal action to abate property at 1101 Carousel Drive (7-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including March 11 and March 25 meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0‑0). It then approved the rezoning of The Bedford Oaks Block 1 Lot 1A to allow a tattoo and body‑piercing shop, with a vote of 6‑1‑0. Commissioners appointed Jacobsen as Vice Chair by acclamation. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (7‑0‑0).

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of The Bedford Oaks Block 1 Lot 1A for tattoo & body‑piercing shop (6-1-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jacobsen as Vice Chair by acclamation
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

City Council

The council voted to accept the independent auditor’s report, the audited financial statements, and the single audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and set an effective date. The motion was approved unanimously, 7‑0‑0. No other actions required a vote, and the executive session was not held.

• Approved resolution accepting auditor’s report and FY 2024 audited financial statements (7-0-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board voted to name Bennet Galich as the Teen Volunteer of the Year and Linda Christy as the Adult Volunteer of the Year. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and carried, ending the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

• Approved February 19, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Bennet Galich as Teen Volunteer of the Year
• Selected Linda Christy as Adult Volunteer of the Year
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)