Bedford public meetings in 2022

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several items, including a conditional use permit for solar panels, a personal property tax rebate ordinance, and a contribution to the Bedford Regional Water Authority. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal consultation.

• Public hearing and resolution for a conditional use permit for private utility (solar panels) at Tax Parcel 159-A-2C-T
• Ordinance for rebate on personal property bills
• Bedford Regional Water Authority contribution
• Closed session for legal consultation under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(a)(8)

Town Council approved a one-time $30 rebate for personal property tax accounts to offset high vehicle assessments. The council also authorized a $220,000 budget amendment for the Bedford Regional Water Authority and granted a conditional use permit for residential solar panels.

• Approved one-time $30 rebate on personal property accounts with an amount due (7-0)
• Approved $220,000 budget amendment for Bedford Regional Water Authority from prior year reserves (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for roof-mounted solar panels at 2179 McGhee Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7 and November 15, 2022 meetings with one amendment
• Approved resolution certifying closed session discussions (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority is holding its annual meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear reports from staff and the attorney. New business includes a letter for a GOVirginia grant application. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss a prospective industry that has not been publicly announced.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Approval of September 9, 2022 minutes
• GOVirginia Grant Application Letter
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5) for prospective industry discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2023

The Economic Development Authority elected its officers and approved two grant support requests for the Winoa project and sewer funding. The board also authorized the Chair to negotiate an option for adjacent property following a closed session.

• Elected Jonathan Buttram as Chair (7-0)
• Elected David Sensenig as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Elected Anne Cantrell as Treasurer (7-0)
• Elected Cathy Johnson as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved September 9, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Authorized application for $85,000 GoVirginia Grant for Winoa master plan study (7-0)
• Authorized support for Bedford Regional Water Authority DEQ sewer grant funds (7-0)
• Authorized Chair to negotiate option for adjacent property discussed in closed session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Bedford Planning Commission is meeting for its annual session. They will vote on the 2022 Annual Report to Town Council and a resolution adopting an inclement weather policy for 2023 meetings, and discuss the 2017 Comprehensive Plan review. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a new member report.

• 2022 Annual Report to Town Council (action)
• Resolution adopting inclement weather/hazardous condition policy for 2023 meetings (action)
• 2017 Comprehensive Plan review (discussion)
• Zoning ordinance updates (staff report)
• Approval of November 3, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission approved the November 3, 2022, minutes and forwarded the 2022 Annual Report to Town Council. The commission also adopted a weather policy for 2023 meetings and discussed the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Review.

• Approved November 3, 2022, minutes (6-0)
• Approved forwarding the 2022 Annual Report to Town Council (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution for the Inclement Weather or Hazardous Condition Policy for 2023 Planning Commission Meetings (6-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on appropriating $6,844,498 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, including $4.5 million for water and sewer infrastructure and $2.34 million for lost revenue. The council will also consider options to offset increased 2022 personal property tax assessments, appoint members to the Planning Commission and Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and cancel its November 22 and December 27 meetings for the holidays.

• Public hearing and roll-call vote on ARPA budget appropriation of $6,844,498
• Appointment to Planning Commission (Georgiann Watts or Curtis Marshall)
• Appointment to Redevelopment and Housing Authority (Georgiann Watts or Bill Mosley)
• Presentation of FY2022 audit report by Brown Edwards and Company
• Resolution to cancel November 22 and December 27 council meetings

Town Council approved a budget amendment to appropriate $6,844,498 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for water and sewer infrastructure and public sector revenue. Council also extended the personal property tax due date and filled two commission vacancies.

• Appropriated $6,844,498 in ARPA funding (6-0)
• Appointed Mr. Marshall to the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Ms. Watts to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority (6-0)
• Extended personal property tax due date to January 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Canceled Council meetings on November 22 and December 27, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding a called meeting on November 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes administrative items, public hearings, a consent agenda, old business, and new business. The only specific item listed is a resolution of support for maintenance and upgrades to sewer pump stations on the western end of the town.

• Resolution of support for maintenance and upgrades to sewer pump stations on the western end of the town

The Town Council approved a resolution to provide up to $220,000 from the undesignated reserve for sanitary sewer lift station upgrades on Burks Hill Road. This funding is conditional upon a matching contribution from Bedford County. Council also discussed potential tax relief for residents due to increased personal property assessments.

• Approved appropriation of $220,000 for sewer lift station upgrades at Tax Map 233A 19 T (7-0)
• Approved electronic participation of Councilman Hartwick (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry (7-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed session compliance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Bedford Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar array at 2179 McGhee Street. They also discussed zoning ordinance updates, including planned residential development (PUD) elements, with a consultant. No other business was conducted.

• Conditional use permit recommended for roof-mounted solar array at 2179 McGhee Street (Tax Parcel 159-A-2C T), requested by Freedom Forever Virginia, LLC for Sidney Jackson
• Discussion of zoning ordinance updates with EPR, PC, focusing on PUD elements and requirements
• Commissioners agreed to require pre-application meetings and utility assurances before Planning Commission meetings
• October 6, 2022 minutes approved as presented

The Planning Commission voted to recommend a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar array at 2179 McGhee Street to the Town Council. The commission also reviewed ongoing zoning ordinance updates and PUD elements with a consultant.

• Approved October 6, 2022, minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for roof mounted solar array at 2179 McGhee Street (5-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a budget amendment appropriating up to $6,259,859.11 for FY2022 rollovers, new grants, and federal funding. The council will vote on multiple items, including re-appropriating funds for incomplete projects and outstanding purchase orders, accepting grants for a bridge replacement, bus transportation, marketing, law enforcement, and brownfield cleanup, and approving contracts for real estate brokerage and fleet management. The meeting also includes a resolution on VDOT signatory authority and rescheduling the November 8 meeting to November 15.

• Budget amendment for FY2022 rollovers and grants up to $6,259,859.11
• VDOT grant of $5,988,525 for McGhee Street bridge replacement over NSRR
• Bus transportation grant of $156,930 from Department of Rail and Public Transportation
• Brownfield grant of $316,374 for Winoa USA facility cleanup at 1 Abrasive Avenue
• Approval to negotiate with Lyons Team Realtors for real estate brokerage services

Town Council approved several budget amendments for FY22 rollovers and outstanding purchase orders. The body also accepted multiple grants for bridge replacement, transit, marketing, police equipment, and brownfield remediation. Additionally, Council authorized new agreements for real estate brokerage, fleet management, and fire station architectural services.

• Approved $1,605,157.50 in FY22 rollovers to FY23 (7-0)
• Approved $832,360.61 for outstanding FY22 purchase orders (7-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 VDOT grant for McGhee Street Bridge replacement (7-0)
• Approved $156,930 bus transportation operation grant (7-0)
• Approved $2,400 Destination Centertown marketing grant (7-0)
• Approved $2,139 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment (7-0)
• Approved $316,374 Brownfield Grant for Winoa facility remediation (7-0)
• Authorized negotiations with Lyons Team Realtors for brokerage services (7-0)

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Bedford Redevelopment and Housing Authority approved three housing rehabilitation grants totaling $15,900 for properties at 1032 Piedmont Street, 1214 Macon Street, and 1809 Longwood Avenue. The grants address electrical, roof, and plumbing safety hazards. The meeting also included reports on a property repair grant and a final inspection for 610 South Street.

• Approved $3,750 for electrical repair at 1032 Piedmont Street
• Approved $9,500 for roof and electrical panel repair at 1214 Macon Street
• Approved $2,650 for bathroom plumbing at 1809 Longwood Avenue
• Two applicants denied Property Repair Grant; referred to DHCD program
• Final inspection passed for sewer line work at 610 South Street

The Redevelopment and Housing Authority approved three housing rehabilitation grants totaling $15,900. The grants were for electrical repairs at 1032 Piedmont Street ($3,750), roof and electrical repairs at 1214 Macon Street ($9,500), and bathroom plumbing at 1809 Longwood Avenue ($2,650). All three grants were approved by a unanimous 3-0 vote of the members present.

• Approved $3,750 grant for water-damaged electrical service at 1032 Piedmont Street (3-0)
• Approved $9,500 grant for roof, ceiling, and electrical panel repairs at 1214 Macon Street (3-0)
• Approved $2,650 grant for bathroom plumbing repairs at 1809 Longwood Avenue (3-0)
• Approved minutes from the August 11, 2022 meeting (2-0, one abstention)
• Discussed two applicants who did not qualify for the Property Repair Grant
• Decided the Chairman may join the Building Official onsite to act on behalf of the Authority

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will consider two requests to close streets for events on December 3, 2022: the YMCA's 43rd Annual Peaks Otter Christmas Classic Foot Race and the Christmas in Centertown and Tree Lighting. The council will also vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Bays Trash Removal, Inc. for commercial waste hauling and a resolution for a CDBG housing grant.

• Close streets for YMCA 5K race and Kids Fun Run on Dec. 3, 7:30-11:00 a.m.
• Close South Bridge Street for Christmas in Centertown and Tree Lighting, Dec. 3, 2:00-7:00 p.m.
• Approve MOU with Bays Trash Removal, Inc. for commercial refuse transport (no hauling cost to Town)
• Resolution for CDBG 'Hilltop Community Revitalization Project' Housing Grant - revised documents

The Bedford Town Council approved two street closure requests for December 3, 2022: one for the YMCA's Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic Foot Race and another for the Christmas in Centertown and Tree Lighting event. The council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Bays Trash Removal, Inc. for commercial waste hauling and adopted a resolution revising documents for the Hilltop Community Revitalization Project housing grant.

• Approved street closures for YMCA Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic Foot Race (7-0)
• Approved South Bridge Street closure for Christmas in Centertown and Tree Lighting (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Bays Trash Removal, Inc. for commercial waste hauling (7-0)
• Adopted resolution revising Hilltop Community Revitalization Project documents (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Bedford Planning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, approval of the September 1, 2022 minutes, staff reports, and public comments. No new business, unfinished business, or specific decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2022
• Staff and committee reports
• Public comments period

The Planning Commission tabled a scheduled public hearing at the developer's request; staff will advertise a new hearing date. The commission also approved the September 1, 2022, meeting minutes unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled public hearing at developer's request
• Approved September 1, 2022, minutes (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for an automotive repair garage expansion at 1100 Moneta Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions, including no exterior vehicle storage and no towing. The council will also consider reappointments to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Economic Development Authority, and hear presentations on capital projects from the National D-Day Memorial and Bedford Family YMCA. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the potential acquisition or disposition of property at 305 East Main Street.

• Conditional use permit for automotive repair garage at 1100 Moneta Road (roll call vote)
• Reappointment of Frances Coles to Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Reappointment of Liz Brown and Ryan Kirkpatrick to Economic Development Authority
• Presentations on capital projects by National D-Day Memorial and Bedford Family YMCA
• Closed session to discuss property at 305 East Main Street

The Town Council voted 7-0 to grant a conditional use permit to Raymond Paltauf for an automotive, bus, and truck mechanical and body repair garage at 1100 Moneta Road. The permit includes six conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, such as no exterior vehicle storage, no towing business, and maintaining a wooded buffer for Liberty Lake Park. Council also reappointed members to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Economic Development Authority, and heard presentations on capital projects from the National D-Day Memorial and Bedford Family YMCA.

• Approved conditional use permit for auto repair garage at 1100 Moneta Road (7-0)
• Reappointed Frances Coles to Redevelopment and Housing Authority term expiring October 13, 2026 (7-0)
• Reappointed Liz Brown and Ryan Kirkpatrick to Economic Development Authority terms expiring November 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition at 305 East Main Street and prospective business (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a regular meeting with administrative items, public hearings, and a consent agenda. Key actions include a request to release a housing rehabilitation lien on a Madison Street property, two FY23 budget amendments (one for electric department copper wire surplus, one for general fund expenditures), and a presentation from Liberty High School about the homecoming parade. The meeting also includes a closed session for real property discussion.

• Certificate of Satisfaction to release housing rehabilitation lien on 1008 Madison Street (Tax Map 195-5-2-4T)
• FY23 budget amendment appropriating $5,610 from copper wire surplus to Hydro Infrastructure Improvement fund
• FY23 budget amendment moving sidewalk funds to personnel benefits, police overtime, and building maintenance
• Presentation on Liberty High School Homecoming Parade (October 7, 5:30 PM)
• Closed session for real property acquisition/disposition

The Bedford Town Council approved several items, including a budget amendment moving $108,000 from sidewalk funds to cover personnel benefits, police overtime, and building maintenance. They also approved the Liberty High School Homecoming Parade, a lien release for a property on Madison Street, a budget amendment for electric department surplus funds, and a resolution appointing John Wagner to the AMP Board of Trustees. The council entered closed session to discuss real property and a prospective business, and certified the closed session as lawful.

• Approved Liberty High School Homecoming Parade for October 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Certificate of Satisfaction releasing lien at 1008 Madison Street (7-0)
• Approved FY23 budget amendment appropriating $5,610 surplus from copper wire sale to Hydro Infrastructure Fund (7-0)
• Approved FY23 budget amendment transferring $108,000 from sidewalk account to personnel benefits, police overtime, and building maintenance (7-0)
• Adopted resolution appointing John Wagner to AMP Board of Trustees for three-year term (7-0)
• Entered closed session at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:27 p.m.; adopted certification resolution (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear staff and attorney reports, and discuss the quarterly meeting schedule. New business includes a hotel development update from David Parker of DPC Hospitality via Zoom. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition/disposition and a prospective industry, as allowed by Virginia law.

• Hotel Development Update by David Parker of DPC Hospitality (via Zoom)
• Discussion of quarterly meeting schedule
• Closed session for real property acquisition/disposition and prospective industry
• Approval of July 8, 2022 minutes

The Economic Development Authority agreed by acclamation to shift from monthly to quarterly meetings to review incentives, grant requests, and the budget. In closed session, the board discussed a prospective industry and then voted 6-0 to authorize the Chair or Vice-Chair to execute a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to a hotel study. The board also approved the July 8, 2022 minutes (6-0) and noted that two members agreed to continue serving.

• Approved July 8, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Agreed by acclamation to meet quarterly for incentives, grant requests, and budget review
• Entered closed session to discuss a prospective industry (6-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (6-0)
• Authorized Chair or Vice-Chair to execute a non-binding MOU for hotel study (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a proposed contract with Wiley|Wilson for design and construction support of a new Police Department building, along with two budget amendments. The contract covers design phases and construction services totaling $985,130. The budget amendments would appropriate $13,902 in insurance proceeds for a new fire department drone and $162,500 to correct a prior fund transfer to the Economic Development Authority.

• Proposed Wiley|Wilson contract for police building design: $985,130 total
• FY23 budget amendment: $13,902 for fire department drone replacement
• FY23 budget amendment: $162,500 transfer to Economic Development Authority
• New police building planned at Plunkett and Court streets, estimated construction cost $8.5–$10 million

The Bedford Town Council unanimously approved a $348,000 architectural design and construction services contract with Wiley/Wilson for a new police department building, funded by ARPA relief funds. The council also approved two budget amendments: $13,902 from insurance proceeds to replace a damaged fire department drone, and $162,500 from prior year fund balance to correct a missing transfer to the Economic Development Authority. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and comments on the Edmund Street Park transfer and a resident's concerns about Phase II boundary adjustments.

• Approved $348,000 police station design contract with Wiley/Wilson (7-0)
• Approved $13,902 budget amendment for fire department drone replacement (7-0)
• Approved $162,500 budget amendment to correct EDA transfer (7-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is meeting to consider three main items: amending the FY22-23 budget to add a Police Captain position, authorizing staff to sign a grant agreement for the Bedford Otter Bus demonstration project, and reviewing the Phase II boundary adjustment area. The meeting also includes routine administrative items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• FY22-23 Budget Amendment to add Police Captain position at Grade 16, funded by Prior Year Reserves
• Authorize staff to sign DRPT Master Agreement for Bedford Otter Bus demonstration grant
• Review of Phase II Boundary Adjustment Area
• Approval of minutes and consent agenda

The Town Council unanimously approved a budget amendment to add two Police Captain positions and authorized staff to sign a state grant agreement to fund the Bedford Otter Bus for one year. Council also voted to amend the Phase II boundary adjustment area, excluding about 90 parcels to avoid split lots and improve service delivery.

• Approved FY22-23 budget amendment adding two Police Captain positions (7-0)
• Authorized staff to sign DRPT Master Agreement for Bedford Otter Bus grant (7-0)
• Amended Phase II boundary adjustment area per August 3, 2022 map (7-0)
• Entered closed session for real property discussion (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Bedford County Solid Waste Management Plan, consider a contract for final design of a new police department building, and decide on submitting a grant application for asbestos removal. The meeting also includes routine administrative items.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt Bedford County Solid Waste Management Plan (major amendment, 2021-2040)
• Contract with Wiley|Wilson for police department design and construction services, total $985,130
• VBAF grant application for $50,000 for asbestos removal at 310 South Bridge Street
• Resolution to adopt Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Bedford Town Council unanimously approved naming the Burks Hill Road bridge over Route 460 the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge and installing signs on both sides. The council also adopted the Bedford County Solid Waste Management Plan, authorized staff to negotiate a contract for police station design, approved a $50,000 VBAF grant application for asbestos removal at the school board office, and updated the Equal Opportunity Employer statement. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved naming Burks Hill Road bridge the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge (6-0)
• Adopted Bedford County Solid Waste Management Plan resolution (6-0)
• Approved staff to negotiate police station design contract with Wiley-Wilson (6-0)
• Authorized VBAF grant application for $50,000 for asbestos removal at school board office (6-0)
• Approved updated Equal Opportunity Employer statement (6-0)
• Entered closed session for contract discussion (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, including approval of prior minutes, staff and attorney reports, and a hotel development update. The board will discuss several incentive applications, including for Outtasight Tinting / Tees, Tharp Crematory Equipment, and two downtown property incentives for 109A South Bridge Street. A tour of 'The 620' at 620 Railroad Avenue is also scheduled.

• Hotel Development Update by David Parker of DPC Hospitality (via Zoom)
• Outtasight Tinting / Tees incentive application (discussion)
• Tharp Crematory Equipment Incentive
• 109A South Bridge Street – Downtown Real Property Incentive
• 109A South Bridge Street – Downtown Façade and Signage Incentive

The Bedford Economic Development Authority approved a $10,000 equipment incentive for Tharp Funeral Home to install a new crematory, contingent on retaining three part-time jobs for three years with a clawback agreement. It also approved two downtown property improvement incentives for Tina and Hal Gurley (Clam Diggers): $1,702.98 for real property improvements and $3,000 for façade and signage work. The board continued its month-to-month contract with DPC Hospitality for a hotel study and discussed a $180,000 reimbursement discrepancy from Town Council for the Middle School project.

• Approved $10,000 equipment incentive to Tharp Funeral Home (4-0)
• Approved $1,702.98 real property incentive to Tina and Hal Gurley (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 façade and signage incentive to Tina and Hal Gurley (4-0)
• Continued month-to-month contract with DPC Hospitality for hotel study (4-0)
• Approved June 10, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to amend the FY2022 budget, appropriating up to $17 million in grant funds, including American Rescue Plan funds, and transferring funds across the General, Electric, and Solid Waste funds. The council will also consider appointing a Fire Chief and issuing a National Night Out proclamation. The meeting includes standard administrative items and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend FY2022 budget with transfers totaling $16,453,844 across General, Electric, and Solid Waste funds
• Appointment of Fire Chief for Bedford Fire Department (consent agenda)
• Proclamation for National Night Out 2022
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Budget amendment includes $4.5 million in ARPA funds for water and sewer projects

The Town Council unanimously approved a $15.9 million budget amendment to reallocate funds across the General, Electric, and Solid Waste funds, including an $8.4 million transfer to reimburse the capital fund for past expenditures. The council also appointed Todd Stone as Fire Chief and proclaimed August 2 as National Night Out. No public speakers attended the budget hearing.

• Approved FY2022 budget amendment totaling $15,908,844 (6-0)
• Appointed Todd Stone as Fire Chief (6-0)
• Proclaimed August 2, 2022 as National Night Out
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 meeting
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (6-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed session compliance (6-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is reviewing requests to proceed with construction for the Belltown Road water line and the Town and Country sewer line replacement. Both projects are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and will be performed by the Bedford Regional Water Authority.

• Belltown Road Water Line ARPA Project: request to proceed with construction estimated at $355,206
• Town and Country Sewer Line ARPA Project: request to proceed with sewer line repair and replacement estimated at $2,643,008.50
• Belltown Road project includes 1,925 LF of 8" DIP waterline and fire hydrant assembly

The Bedford Town Council approved two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects submitted by the Bedford Regional Water Authority (BRWA): a water line along Belltown Road and sewer line repair/replacement in the Town and Country subdivision. Both motions passed unanimously (7-0). The council also entered a closed session for a personnel matter and certified it afterward.

• Approved BRWA to proceed with Belltown Road water line construction (7-0)
• Approved BRWA to proceed with Town and Country sewer line repair/replacement (7-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (7-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed session compliance (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to conduct a review and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The agenda also includes reports from town staff and the attorney.

• FY23 Budget Review and Adoption

The Bedford Economic Development Authority approved the May 20, 2022 minutes (4-0). Chairman Buttram reported that the contract for the Winoa property was signed and delivered, with a 45-day due diligence period; a Virginia Brownfields grant may fund interior cleanup, but the purchase remains confidential until the town owns the property. The Authority discussed a draft response to a hotel developer's incentive request, which largely says 'no' but keeps talks open, and agreed to continue David Parker's contract for another month.

• Approved May 20, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Noted Winoa property contract signed, 45-day due diligence period
• Discussed draft response to hotel incentive request (no formal vote)
• Agreed to continue David Parker's contract for another month

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on two conditional use permits for residential roof-mounted solar panels, set the real estate and personal property tax rates, adopt the FY 2022-2023 budget, and appoint a new police chief to a regional board. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Public hearing and resolution for solar panels at 1016 Hampton Ridge (Tax Parcel 175-A-35-T)
• Public hearing and resolution for solar panels at 1123 Granite Drive (Tax Parcel 256-1-B-75-T)
• Ordinance establishing real estate tax rate for FY 2022-2023 (roll call)
• Ordinance establishing personal property tax rate for calendar year 2022 (roll call)
• Adoption of budget for FY 2022-2023 (roll call)

The Town Council approved the FY2022-2023 budget with amendments, set the real estate tax rate at $0.31 per $100 and personal property tax at $1.06 per $100, and granted two conditional use permits for residential solar panels. Council also extended the real estate tax penalty deadline to June 24, 2022, due to delayed billing.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 budget as amended (6-0)
• Set real estate tax rate at $0.31 per $100 assessed valuation (6-0)
• Set personal property tax rate at $1.06 per $100 assessed valuation (6-0)
• Approved solar panel conditional use permit at 1016 Hampton Ridge (6-0)
• Approved solar panel conditional use permit at 1123 Granite Drive (6-0)
• Extended real estate tax penalty deadline to June 24, 2022 (6-0)
• Amended ordinance to set real estate tax due dates as June 5 and December 5 (6-0)
• Appointed Police Chief Ronnie Lewis to Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, moved from May 13 to May 20, 2022. The board will approve minutes, hear reports from staff and the attorney, and receive a program update from the Small Business Development Center. New business includes a hotel development update, and the board will consider several incentive applications for downtown properties. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition and a prospective industry.

• 108 North Bridge Street – Potomac Crest, LLC – Downtown Area Real Property Improvement Incentive
• 126 South Bridge Street – The Well House of Bedford, LLC – Downtown Area Real Property Improvement Incentive and Façade and Signage Incentive
• 320 North Bridge Street – Tharp Funeral Home – Equipment Assistance Incentive
• 515 Bedford Avenue – Liberty Station – Site Drainage Project Potential Request
• Hotel Development Update by David Parker of DPC Hospitality

The Bedford Economic Development Authority approved three downtown incentive payments totaling $15,466.60, supported Tharp Funeral Home's crematory replacement request, and discussed a future incentive for Liberty Station. The board also entered closed session to discuss a prospective industry and agreed to continue DPC Hospitality's contract.

• Approved $2,466.60 incentive to Potomac Crest, LLC for roof work at 108 North Bridge Street (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 incentive to The Well House of Bedford, LLC for interior improvements at 126 South Bridge Street (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 facade incentive to The Well House of Bedford, LLC for exterior work at 126 South Bridge Street (5-0)
• Supported Tharp Funeral Home's request for assistance to replace crematory, pending receipt review
• Agreed to continue month-to-month contract with DPC Hospitality
• Entered closed session for prospective industry discussion (5-0)
• Certified closed session as lawful (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council reached consensus to sell the Chamber of Commerce property, removing the landlord-tenant lease option. An appraisal will be obtained within a month, and the town attorney will draft a ground lease as a fallback. The Chamber will be asked for a letter of intent if interested in buying.

• Consensus to sell Chamber of Commerce property to the Chamber
• Removed landlord-tenant lease option from consideration
• Directed town attorney to draft ground lease particulars
• Requested letter of intent from Chamber of Commerce
• Agreed to obtain property appraisal within next month

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a new police department facility, utility price adjustments, and a lease proposal for the Chamber of Commerce building.

• Public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 proposed budget
• Approval process for a new Police Department facility design and financing
• Ordinance to readopt and reenact traffic law provisions from the Code of Virginia
• Amendment of the Electric Fund Price Cost Adjustment (PCA) to a rate of .02815
• Proposed lease for 305 East Main Street at $250.00 per month

The Bedford Town Council approved construction of a new Police Department facility, authorizing Wiley/Wilson to begin design and appointing Christopher G. Kulp as bond counsel. It also adopted an ordinance readopting state traffic laws, approved a resolution for Business Appreciation Month, and amended the electric Price Cost Adjustment (PCA) to recover increased costs plus 25% of past under-recovery. The Chamber of Commerce lease proposal was rejected, with a work session scheduled for May 17.

• Approved new Police Department facility construction, design authorization, and bond counsel appointment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-3 readopting state traffic laws (7-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring May 2022 Business Appreciation Month (7-0)
• Amended electric PCA to .02815, recovering 25% of past under-recovery (7-0)
• Rejected Chamber of Commerce lease proposal; scheduled work session for May 17

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding a regular meeting with administrative items, a public hearing, and several action items. Key decisions include a rezoning of property at Tax Map Number 213-A-102T from R-1E to R-2, a regional mutual aid agreement, and a discussion on a new police department facility. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week and a presentation from the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Rezoning property at Tax Map Number 213-A-102T from R-1E to R-2 (public hearing and ordinance vote)
• Regional Mutual Aid Agreement (roll call vote)
• Discussion of New Police Department Facility Process
• Proclamation – National Crime Victims' Rights Week
• Presentation – Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

The Town Council approved a rezoning request for 406 W. Franklin Street (Tax Parcel 213-A-102T) from R-1E to R-2, allowing the conversion of a former printing business into a duplex. The vote was unanimous (7-0). Council also approved a five-year renewal of the Regional Mutual Aid Agreement for police assistance and discussed a shift to a design/bid/bond/build process for a new police facility, with consensus to retain Wiley/Wilson as architect and Christopher Kulp as bond counsel.

• Approved rezoning of 406 W. Franklin St. from R-1E to R-2 (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Regional Mutual Aid Agreement for police assistance (7-0)
• Consensus to switch police facility project from design-build to design/bid/bond/build process
• Consensus to retain Wiley/Wilson as architect/engineer for police facility
• Consensus to acquire Christopher Kulp as bond counsel for police facility

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding its regular meeting with standard administrative items, including minutes approval and manager's report. The most consequential item is a closed session to discuss acquiring or disposing of publicly held real property on Monroe Street and Fuqua Mill Road, where open discussion could hurt bargaining. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(a)(3) for real property acquisition/disposition on Monroe Street and Fuqua Mill Road
• Approval of minutes
• Town manager's report
• Consent agenda (roll call)

The Bedford Town Council held a regular meeting with no public hearings, consent agenda, old business, or new business other than entering closed session. The council unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property on Monroe Street and Fuqua Mill Road, and later certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved minutes of March 22, 2022, budget work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss property acquisition/disposition on Monroe Street and Fuqua Mill Road (7-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed session compliance with Virginia law (7-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including a consent agenda to reappoint two members to the Local Board of Building Code Appeals and a proclamation recognizing the GFWC Bedford Woman's Club. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Reappoint James Rose to LBBCA for two-year term ending April 30, 2024
• Reappoint Jody Mayhew to LBBCA for two-year term ending April 30, 2024
• Proclamation declaring March 2 as 'Living the Volunteer Spirit Day'
• Budget work session scheduled before the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.

The Bedford Town Council held a regular meeting on March 22, 2022, with no public hearings or new business. The only substantive decision was the unanimous reappointment of James Rose and Jody Mayhew to the Local Board of Building Code Appeals for two-year terms expiring April 30, 2024. The meeting also included a proclamation declaring March 2 as 'Living the Volunteer Spirit Day' in honor of the Bedford Woman's Club, and discussion of a Planning Commission tie vote on a rezoning request for Harris Printing's property.

• Reappointed James Rose to LBBCA for two-year term (7-0)
• Reappointed Jody Mayhew to LBBCA for two-year term (7-0)
• Proclaimed March 2 as Living the Volunteer Spirit Day

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, receive staff and attorney reports, and conduct 2022 FOIA training. They will also receive an update on hotel development from David Parker of DPC Hospitality. The board will enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition and a prospective industry. The next regular meeting is April 8, 2022.

• 2022 FOIA Training
• Hotel Development Update by David Parker of DPC Hospitality
• Closed session for real property acquisition/disposition and prospective industry
• Joint meeting with County EDA on March 17, 2022

The Bedford Economic Development Authority met on March 11, 2022, and approved the January 14, 2022 minutes (6-0). Members received a hotel study update and discussed a childcare desert study. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition and a prospective industry, then certified the closed session as lawful. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 14, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Entered closed session for real property and prospective industry discussion (6-0)
• Certified closed session as lawful (6-0)

Town Council

The March 8, 2022, meeting includes a resolution regarding a VDOT Smart Scale Grant Application and a proclamation for F. Todd Foreman. The agenda also covers standard administrative reports and the approval of minutes.

• Resolution: VDOT Smart Scale Grant Application
• Proclamation: F. Todd Foreman

The Town Council adopted a resolution authorizing submission of a VDOT SMART Scale grant application for improvements to Macon Street, a narrow road identified as a priority transportation project. The resolution passed unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included recognition of fire department award recipients and a proclamation honoring former Police Chief F. Todd Foreman.

• Adopted resolution authorizing VDOT SMART Scale grant application for Macon Street improvements (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting as presented
• Appointed citizens committee to assess Christmas decorations replacement

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding its regular meeting with administrative items, a proclamation honoring retiring Police Chief F. Todd Foreman, and a closed session to discuss acquiring or disposing of public real property. The meeting will adjourn to a budget work session on February 26, 2022.

• Proclamation honoring Police Chief F. Todd Foreman for over seven years of service
• Closed session for acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property
• Budget work session scheduled for February 26, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
• Consent agenda and public hearings on the agenda

The Town Council held a regular meeting with no public hearings or consent agenda. Council unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property, then reconvened and unanimously adopted a resolution certifying the closed session complied with Virginia law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of the February 8, 2022 meeting as presented.
• Postponed formal recognition of Chief Foreman's retirement to the March 8, 2022 meeting.
• Moved the Proclamation for F. Todd Foreman to the March 8, 2022 meeting.
• Voted unanimously (7-0) to enter closed session under Section 2.2-3711(a)(3) for real property discussion.
• Adopted resolution certifying closed session legality by unanimous roll call vote (7-0).

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding its regular meeting with administrative items, public hearings, and a consent agenda. Key actions include appointing a Planning Commission member and approving street closures for two community events. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss a public contract award.

• Appointment of a member to the Planning Commission
• Request to block streets for Bedford Centerfest by the Central Virginia Business Coalition
• Request to block streets for the Bedford Christmas Parade by the Central Virginia Business Coalition
• Closed session to discuss award of a public contract

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several roll-call votes, including a public hearing and ordinance to create a new 'Travel Park' land use category. The council will also consider supporting a grant application for the Bedford Otter Bus Project, authorize a contract for zoning ordinance revision services, and vote on a resolution regarding a police department building option.

• Public hearing and ordinance to create new land use 'Travel Park'
• Support for Bedford Otter Bus Project grant application to Department of Rail and Public Transportation
• Contract authorization for zoning ordinance revision services
• Resolution on option for Police Department building

The Bedford Town Council adopted Ordinance 22-1, creating a new 'Travel Park' land use (RV parks) permitted by conditional use permit in the B-2 zoning district on parcels of at least five acres. The council also authorized a letter of support for a state grant application for the Bedford Otter Bus, approved a $79,537 contract with EPR, PC to rewrite the zoning ordinance, and approved an option to purchase property at 1106 Monroe Street for a potential police department facility. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 22-1 creating 'Travel Park' land use with standards (7-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Bedford Otter Bus grant application (7-0)
• Approved $79,537 contract with EPR, PC for zoning ordinance rewrite (7-0)
• Approved option to purchase real property at 1106 Monroe Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 29, 2021 and Jan 11, 2022 meetings
• Allowed Councilman Shoen to participate remotely due to COVID quarantine (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and consider authorizing the marketing of a hotel study to potential developers. The meeting also includes discussion of the annual report and scheduling the next meeting.

• Consideration of authorizing marketing of hotel study to potential hotel developers
• Approval of December 10, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of annual report
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 11, 2022

The Bedford Economic Development Authority approved a month-to-month agreement with DPC Hospitality to market a hotel in the town, with a change to make the EDA the contracting party instead of the Town. The board also agreed to support the National D-Day Memorial Foundation's request for a letter of support for ARPA tourism grant funding for an amphitheater. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the Winoa property, a childcare study, and staff reports.

• Approved agreement with DPC Hospitality for hotel marketing (7-0)
• Agreed to support D-Day Memorial Foundation amphitheater grant request
• Approved December 10, 2021 minutes (7-0)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is meeting for its regular January session. The agenda includes administrative items, a public hearing period, and a consent agenda, but the main actions are the oath of office for Robert Carson, the election of a vice mayor, and a closed session to discuss acquiring or selling public real property.

• Oath of office for Robert Carson
• Election of vice mayor
• Closed session for real property acquisition or disposition
• Public hearings and consent agenda on the schedule

The Bedford Town Council approved the minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting and administered the oath of office to new Councilman Robert Carson. Councilman C.G. Stanley was elected Vice Mayor by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The council also entered a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition, then reconvened and adopted a certification resolution.

• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to new Councilman Robert Carson
• Elected C.G. Stanley as Vice Mayor (7-0)
• Entered closed session for real property discussion (7-0)
• Adopted closed session certification resolution (7-0)