Bedford public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will vote on multiple budget amendments, including a $118,000 allocation for transformers to serve a hotel and an electric charging station, and a $65,328 electric cost-to-serve fee reduction request for the new Hampton Inn. Other items include street closure for courthouse roofing, police facility furnishing at Liberty Lake Park, and three code amendments regarding refuse collection and building provisions.

• Budget amendment for $118,000 to purchase transformers for a hotel development and electric charging station
• Request to reduce or waive $65,328 electric cost-to-serve fee for D-Day Omstay LLC (Hampton Inn) at Burks Hill Road and Tiger Trail
• Budget amendment for $23,196 to upgrade underground circuit serving Hope's Way after four failures
• Street closure of Court Street from Main to Depot from Dec 16–20 for courthouse roofing project
• Three ordinance amendments: Section 46-37 (special collection services), Section 46-39 (refuse not acceptable), and building code provisions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a conditional use permit for a gymnasium at Bedford Primary School (807 College Street) and proposed changes to zoning regulations. They will also consider a resolution adopting an inclement weather policy for 2025 and continue work on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Conditional use permit for gymnasium at Bedford Primary School (807 College Street), applicant: County School Board of Bedford VA
• Proposed text changes to Bedford Town Code zoning regulations for several land uses and definitions
• Resolution adopting an inclement weather or hazardous condition policy for the 2025 Planning Commission
• Comprehensive Plan discussion via Zoom (EPR, PC)

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval to Town Council of a conditional use permit for a gymnasium expansion at Bedford Primary School, with a condition that the project conform to the submitted site and architectural plans. The Commission also voted 7-0 to recommend text changes to Town Council and adopted an Inclement Weather Policy by acclamation. Both recommendations will be forwarded to Town Council for public hearings on January 14, 2025.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Bedford Primary School gymnasium expansion (7-0)
• Recommended text changes to Town Council (7-0)
• Adopted Inclement Weather or Hazardous Condition Policy by acclamation

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold public hearings and consider an ordinance to rezone two parcels (251-A-1T and 251-A-2T) from R-1 (low-density residential) to R-3 (high-density residential) for a 165-lot single-family subdivision with a model home, and a conditional use permit for that model home. The Planning Commission tied 3-3 on recommending approval. The council will also vote on several appropriations, including transfers to the Bedford Regional Water Authority, Economic Development Authority, and Redevelopment and Housing Authority, plus a budget amendment for an electric utility rate study.

• Rezoning of Tax Map 251-A-1T & 251-A-2T from R-1 to R-3 for 165 single-family lots with proffers (Ordinance 24-__)
• Conditional use permit for a model home and sales office at the same parcels
• Re-appropriation of a contribution to the Bedford Regional Water Authority (BRWA)
• Appropriation for a transfer to the Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• Budget amendment for an Electric Utility Rate Study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments. The body will also review the Comprehensive Plan.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
• Comprehensive Plan

Town Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment for new and rollover grants. The body is also deciding on a power cost adjustment and several specific grant appropriations for housing and transit.

• Public hearing for FY2025 budget amendment for grants not to exceed $9,355,993.48
• Proposed Power Cost Adjustment of .03103, increasing a typical 1,000 kWh monthly bill by $12.83
• Appropriation of $1,071,644 for DHCD CDBG Housing Rehab Phase 2
• Appropriation of $146,765 for Otter Bus Phase 3 Transit Grant
• Resolution to cancel Council meetings on November 26 and December 24

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider a Real Property Improvement Grant application for 842 Ole Turnpike Road in the Enterprise Zone for a Department of Corrections office. They will also discuss a budget amendment for grant carryovers and continue reviewing a non-profit/outside agency policy. Routine items include approval of August minutes and financial reports.

• 842 Ole Turnpike Road – Real Property Improvement Grant (Enterprise Zone) for Department of Corrections Office
• Budget amendment for grant carryovers
• Continued discussion of non-profit/outside agency policy
• Approval of August 9, 2024 minutes
• Financial reports from town staff

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several appropriations, including $272,500 for a Snowden feasibility study, $5,902 for collision repair, and $23,621 for police projects. They will also vote on a 5-year wind power purchase agreement with the Blue Creek Wind farm and speed limit changes. Consent agenda items include reappointments to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Economic Development Authority, and Planning Commission.

• Appropriation of $272,500 for Snowden feasibility study (roll call)
• Appropriation of $5,902 for Fire Department collision repair (roll call)
• Appropriation of $23,621 for police projects, including $7,500 for Motorola data conversion and $16,121 for Liberty Lake Park building renovations (roll call)
• Approval of 5-year wind power purchase contract from Blue Creek Wind farm (roll call)
• Speed limit changes (roll call)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on whether to recommend a rezoning of two parcels from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (High Density Residential) for Governor's Hill Section 3, allowing up to 184 single-family lots. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a model home with sales offices and parking on the same parcels. Additionally, the commission will discuss zoning ordinance text amendments and receive a staff update on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Rezoning request from R-1 to R-3 for Governor's Hill Section 3 (parcels 251-A-1T & 251-A-2T) with up to 184 single-family lots; requester Ranbowellen, LLC
• Conditional use permit for a model home with sales offices and parking in the R-3 district on the same parcels
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (discussion and possible action)
• Comprehensive Plan – Staff Update

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several items including a consent agenda with three event permits (Bedford Film Fest Halloween Event, Halloween Town Trunk-or-Treat, and YMCA Christmas Classic foot race street closure), and new business including a presentation on the Central Virginia Safety Action Plan, appropriation of funds for transformers, and a contract for an electric utility rate study. Also on the agenda is a resolution honoring a WWII Marine. The meeting includes administrative items like minutes and manager's report.

• Appropriation of funds for an order of transformers (roll call vote)
• Electric utility rate study contract (roll call vote)
• Request to approve Bedford Film Fest Halloween Event at Liberty Lake Park on November 2
• Request to approve Halloween Town Trunk-or-Treat event
• Request to close streets for YMCA's Annual Peaks Otter Christmas Classic Foot Race

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a budget amendment for FY2025 to fund outstanding FY2024 purchase orders. The body will also consider a request to close a street for a community holiday event.

• Public hearing for budget amendment not to exceed $572,090.78 for FY2024 purchase orders
• Proposed closure of South Bridge Street on December 7, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Christmas in Centertown and Tree Lighting
• Proclamation for Russell Stevens

The Bedford Town Council approved a budget amendment to carry over $565,370.78 in outstanding FY2024 purchase orders, a street closure for the Christmas in Centertown event, and a resolution accepting a $1,071,644 CDBG grant for Phase 2 of the Hilltop Community Revitalization Project. The council also heard public comments about stormwater drainage on North Branch Road and a request to lower the speed limit on Forest Road, but took no action on those items.

• Approved $565,370.78 budget amendment for FY24 purchase orders (7-0)
• Approved South Bridge Street closure for Christmas in Centertown on Dec. 7 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting $1,071,644 CDBG grant for Hilltop Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 27, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and then vote on whether to recommend a rezoning from R-1 to R-3 for Governor's Hill Section 3, allowing up to 184 single-family lots on parcels at the end of Crest Ridge Drive. They will also consider a related conditional use permit for a model home, sales offices, and parking. Additionally, the commission will discuss an ongoing Comprehensive Plan survey.

• Rezoning request by Ranbowellen, LLC for parcels 251-A-1T & 251-A-2T from R-1 to R-3 for up to 184 single-family lots
• Conditional use permit for a model home with sales offices and parking in the R-3 district on same parcels
• Unfinished business: Comprehensive Plan survey discussion
• Public hearing on the rezoning and conditional use permit

The Bedford Planning Commission voted 6-0 to table a rezoning request by Ranbowellen, LLC for Governor's Hill Section 3, which would change zoning from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-3 (High Density Residential) for up to 184 single-family lots. The decision was postponed to the October meeting to gather more information, including a neighborhood meeting and a detailed conceptual plan. A related conditional use permit for a model home sales office was also tabled 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled rezoning request for 184-lot Governor's Hill Section 3 (6-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for model home sales office (6-0)
• Approved August 1, 2024 minutes as presented (6-0)

Town Council

Town Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a church sign and a conditional use permit for mini-storage units. The body will also decide on real estate tax exemptions and several funding appropriations for the Electric Department.

• Rezoning of 728 Burks Hill Rd from R-1 to B-2 for a Bedford Lutheran Church sign
• Conditional Use Permit for mini-storage units at 402 W. Main Street
• Tax exemption request for Bedford Elks Lodge No. 2844 at 134-136 West Main Street
• Street closures for Liberty High School Homecoming Parade on October 9, 2024
• Appropriations for a forklift, electric pole replacement, and a 69 kV breaker at Orange Street Station

Town Council

The Town Council is considering a second extension to the performance agreement for the D-Day Omstay LLC Hampton Inn hotel project along Tiger Trail and Burks Hill Road. The developer requests six more months to pour footers (to March 31, 2025) and eight more months for completion (to August 30, 2026), citing the need for 29,406 cubic yards of fill dirt and a project upgrade to a Hampton Inn and Suites with 88 rooms. The Council will also vote on accepting a $50,000 USDA grant for a downtown strategic plan and on designating Beulah Payne Memorial Park.

• Second extension request for Hampton Inn hotel: footer deadline to March 31, 2025, completion to August 30, 2026
• Project upgraded from Hampton Inn to Hampton Inn and Suites (88 rooms, 57,614 sq ft)
• USDA Rural Business Development Grant of $50,000 for Downtown Strategic Plan
• Resolution to designate Beulah Payne Memorial Park
• Developer cites 29,406 cubic yards of fill dirt and 3,000 truckloads needed

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider a second performance agreement extension for a hotel and the execution of a Tobacco Commission Grant Agreement for an incubator study. The body will also receive an update on the Winoa closing.

• Performance Agreement Extension Request for Hotel (D-Day Omstay LLC)
• Tobacco Commission Grant Agreement for Incubator Study
• Winoa closing update
• Outside Agency Policy discussion

Planning Commission

The Bedford Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two requests: a rezoning of 728 Burks Hill Rd from R1 to B2 for a church sign, and a conditional use permit for indoor mini-storage units at 402 W. Main Street. The Commission will also review the Comprehensive Plan Public Engagement Plan.

• Rezoning request by Bedford Lutheran Church at 728 Burks Hill Rd (tax parcel 233-A-6T) from R1 to B2 to allow a sign
• Conditional use permit for indoor mini-storage units in the basement at 402 W. Main Street (tax parcel 193-A-13T) by Kevin Ilozor and Chinye Chinyem
• Comprehensive Plan Public Engagement Plan review under unfinished business

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to apply for VDOT Smart Scale Round 6 funding for a roundabout at the intersection of Longwood Ave, Forest Rd, and Independence Blvd. The consent agenda includes requests to close streets for Bedford Centerfest, the Christmas Parade, and a mural dedication ceremony. Council will also vote on accepting a road dedication for On Time Road.

• Public hearing on VDOT Smart Scale Round 6 grant application for roundabout at Longwood Ave, Forest Rd, and Independence Blvd
• Resolution to submit VDOT Smart Scale Round 6 grant application for roundabout (roll call vote)
• Request to close streets for Bedford Centerfest on September 21, 2024 (consent agenda)
• Request to close streets for Bedford Christmas Parade (consent agenda)
• Resolution accepting road dedication for On Time Road (roll call vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority will consider multiple incentive applications regarding properties and façades on North Bridge Street and Bedford Avenue. The agenda also includes financial reports, an attorney report, and a Winoa update.

• Incentive applications for 306 North Bridge Street (Edward Jones)
• Property application for 305 North Bridge Street (Bower Center for the Arts)
• Pending property and façade applications for 515 Bedford Avenue
• Pending property and façade applications for 101 North Bridge Street
• Winoa update

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The agenda consists of procedural items, including approval of June 13, 2024 minutes and financial reports. The session includes a site visit to town parcels at South Street and Ridge Street.

• Site visit to South Street and Ridge Street town parcels

Town Council

The Town Council will hear a presentation regarding the Redevelopment and Housing Authority's Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes reviews of utility service procedures and an RFP for an electric utility rate study.

• Presentation of Housing Authority Strategic Plan
• Review of RFP for Electric Utility Rate Study
• Review of Utility Service Procedures and Terms and Conditions of Service
• Discussion regarding Bedford Elks Lodge No. 2844 tax exempt status
• Town of Bedford Equal Opportunity Employer Statement roll call

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a sign modification request for Bedford Lutheran Church at 728 Burks Hill Rd. The meeting also includes a kick-off meeting for the Comprehensive Plan with EPR, PC Consultants. A public hearing for a rezoning request at the same location was cancelled.

• Sign modification request for Bedford Lutheran Church (728 Burks Hill Rd)
• Comprehensive Plan kick-off meeting with EPR, PC Consultants
• Cancelled rezoning public hearing for 728 Burks Hill Rd

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The authority will vote on adopting a new strategic plan involving Progressive Housing Solutions, LLC. The meeting also includes actions regarding a Memorandum of Understanding for Hilltop Phase 2 and closing documents for South Street Parcels.

• Adoption of Strategic Plan with consultant Andrew Friedman
• Memorandum of Understanding for CDBG for Hilltop Phase 2
• Authorization to sign closing documents for South Street Parcels
• Review of financial reports

Town Council

The Town Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and an amendment to the FY2024 budget. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a proposed ordinance to increase electric rate customer charges by $5 per month for most schedules.

• Ordinance to increase electric rate customer charges by $5 per month
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
• Amendment to the FY2024 budget
• Closed session regarding a Reversion Agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed zoning ordinance changes regarding homestays and digital signs. The commission will also begin the process and timeline for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Zoning ordinance changes for homestays and digital signs
• Staff-proposed zoning ordinance changes
• Initiation of the Comprehensive Plan process

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget of $37,415,495, along with ordinances setting the personal property tax rate at $1.06 per $100 and a new progressive BPOL tax schedule. The council will also vote on a resolution approving documents for a $1,071,644 CDBG grant to rehabilitate 11 homes in the Hilltop Community Phase 2 project, and discuss digital signs.

• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 budget totaling $37,415,495 across all funds
• Ordinance setting personal property tax rate at $1.06 per $100 for 2024
• Ordinance establishing BPOL tax rates up to $0.15 per $100 gross receipts for businesses over $10M
• Resolution approving CDBG grant documents for Hilltop Community Revitalization Phase 2 ($1,071,644)
• Discussion of digital signs

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2024-25 budget, then vote on several items including accepting a $140,448 state grant for the Otter Bus transit program, authorizing a federal grant application for a passenger rail stop, and contracting with EPR, PC for comprehensive plan revision services. The council will also discuss a digital sign and short-term rentals, and enter a closed session about the Town Attorney contract.

• Public hearing on FY2024-25 budget: $11,241,704 general fund, $24,413,750 electric fund
• Resolution to accept $140,448 DRPT grant for Bedford Otter Bus Phase 2 (20% match by Bedford Community Health Foundation)
• Resolution authorizing CRISI grant application for Bedford Rail Stop, committing ~$375,000 (20% match) for ~$1.856M project
• Contract authorization with EPR, PC for Comprehensive Plan revision services, total cost $80,000
• Ordinance readopting traffic laws; discussions on digital sign and short-term rentals

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, hear staff financial reports, and take up new business including a letter of support for a CRISI Rail grant, a draft strategic plan update, and an outside agency policy. Old business includes updates on Winoa and a childcare incentive policy. The meeting is largely routine with several policy and grant items for discussion or decision.

• Letter of Support for CRISI Rail grant
• Strategic Plan update draft
• Outside Agency Policy
• Winoa Update
• Childcare Incentive policy

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Bedford Redevelopment & Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and take action on the FY25 budget. The board will also hear from consultant Andrew Friedman of Progressive Housing Solutions, LLC about a strategic plan. Citizen comment is open.

• Budget Review and Adoption – FY25
• Strategic Plan presentation by Andrew Friedman, Progressive Housing Solutions, LLC
• Approval of minutes from March 14 and April 11, 2024
• Financial reports on consent agenda

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding a called meeting on May 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes administrative items, public hearings, consent agenda, old and new business, and a budget work session. A closed session is scheduled under Virginia law to discuss the acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property near the Bedford Reservoir, where open discussion would hurt the town's bargaining position. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed in the provided text.

• Closed session for acquisition or disposition of real property near Bedford Reservoir
• Public hearings scheduled
• Budget work session on the agenda
• Consent agenda and old/new business items listed
• Meeting available via live stream on YouTube

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the use of pawn brokering and precious metals based on Town Code. The body will also review the status of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of pawn brokering and precious metals use based on Town Code
• Status update and discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan

Town Council

The Town Council will review proposed ordinances regarding real estate and personal property tax rates for the upcoming year. The meeting also includes a resolution to set the percentage of personal property tax relief provided by the state.

• Real Estate Tax Ordinance: Proposed rate of $0.28 per $100 of assessed value
• Personal Property Tax Ordinance: Proposed rate of $1.06 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Machinery and Tools Tax Rate: Proposed rate of $0.20 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Vehicle License Fee: Proposed fee of up to $20 per titled vehicle
• BPOL Tax Rate: Proposed rate of up to $0.10 per $100 gross receipts for businesses over $2,000,000

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council is holding a called meeting with administrative items, public hearings, consent agenda, old and new business, and a budget work session. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget work session being the most substantive item for discussion.

• Public hearings
• Consent agenda
• Budget work session

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority will review and adopt its FY25 budget and consider two real property improvement incentive requests. The board will also hear financial reports, get an update on the Winoa project, and discuss a childcare initiative.

• Budget review and adoption for FY25
• Incentive request: 109 South Bridge Street – Clam Diggers
• Incentive request: 207 East Depot Street – ElectricCo
• Winoa update
• Childcare initiative discussion

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Bedford Redevelopment & Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main action item is a presentation by consultant Andrew Friedman of Progressive Housing Solutions, LLC regarding a strategic plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, financial reports, and citizen comment.

• Strategic Plan presentation by consultant Andrew Friedman of Progressive Housing Solutions, LLC
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024
• Financial reports on consent agenda

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will consider a consent agenda item to close a section of N. Bridge Street for the Bedford Boys Tribute Center's annual wreath-laying ceremony on June 6, 2024. The council will also issue a proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The meeting includes routine administrative items such as minutes approval and committee reports.

• Street closure: N. Bridge Street from red light east to South Street, 5:45–7:15 p.m. on June 6, 2024
• Proclamation: National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 21–27, 2024
• Consent agenda roll call vote on street closure
• Budget work session scheduled for April 23, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to elect its officers for the term. The agenda consists of procedural items including the election of a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Approval of March 7, 2024 minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will review requests for a bed and breakfast at 807 Grove Street and a multifamily development on Burks Hill Road. The meeting also includes a budget presentation and a request from the Bedford Republican Party to use the Council Chamber monthly.

• Conditional Use Permit: Bed and Breakfast at 807 Grove Street
• Conditional Use Permit: Multifamily development on Burks Hill Rd and Roberts Lane
• Facility Use Request: Monthly meetings for Bedford Republican Party at $30 per event
• Rolling Procession: Bedford County Parks & Recreation opening day ceremony
• Ordinance: Campaign Finance Reporting

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Hilltop Community Revitalization Project Management Team is meeting to review financials, project status, and the project timeline. The agenda includes routine administrative items and adjournment into the Housing Rehabilitation Oversight Board.

• Review of financials
• Project status update
• Review of project timeline
• Adjournment into Housing Rehabilitation Oversight Board

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Bedford Redevelopment & Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main action item is a presentation from consultant Andrew Friedman of Progressive Housing Solutions, LLC regarding a strategic plan. The agenda is otherwise routine, consisting of roll call, minutes approval, citizen comment, and financial reports.

• Strategic Plan presentation by consultant Andrew Friedman of Progressive Housing Solutions, LLC
• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial reports on consent agenda

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold a public hearing on a FY24 budget amendment for grant funds, then vote on several items including appointments, grant acceptances, and a campaign finance ordinance. The council will consider reappointing members to the Planning Commission and the Local Board of Building Code Appeals. They will also vote on a proposed ordinance to apply the Virginia Campaign Finance Disclosure Act to town council elections.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for a bed and breakfast and a multifamily development. Both recommendations are contingent upon Town Council's adoption of new zoning ordinance amendments. The commission also discussed the Comprehensive Plan revision process.

• Recommended approval for bed and breakfast lodging at 807 Grove Street
• Recommended approval for multifamily, townhomes and condominium development at Burks Hill Rd and Roberts Lane
• Comprehensive Plan Revision RFP released February 27, 2024, with proposals due March 22, 2024
• Discussion regarding proposed Pre-K school and IT office uses at Bedford Primary School

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold public hearings on a quitclaim deed for two tax parcels and a trail easement for the D-Day Memorial, then vote on several items including a $2,000 contribution to Bedford Get Together for a mural, a real estate refund, and grant applications. The agenda also includes discussion of zoning for schools and a contract extension request.

• Quitclaim of Tax Map Nos. 195-5-3A-1-T and 195-5-1-1-T to Michael Lee Arthur (roll call)
• Conveyance of easement to D-Day Memorial for pedestrian trail (roll call)
• $2,000 funding request from Bedford Get Together for art mural on South Bridge Street
• Resolution - USDA Grant Application for Downtown Strategic Plan (roll call)
• Resolution - FEMA Grant for generators at Bedford Memorial Hospital (roll call)

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will vote on several financial and property items, including budget amendments for insurance recoveries and rebates, a real estate tax refund, and a quitclaim deed. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition and the Town Manager's contract.

• General Fund budget amendment: $50,275 in recoveries and rebates, $9,535 for police, with expenditures for building maintenance, cemetery, fire vehicle supplies, and police garage materials
• Electric budget amendment: $179,106 in recoveries and rebates moved to infrastructure improvements
• Real estate refund of $19,382.16 to Bedford Residences LLC for 2023 tax assessment correction
• Quitclaim of Tax Map Nos. 195-5-3A-1-T and 195-5-1-1-T to Michael Lee Arthur (no consideration)
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition and Town Manager contract

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive financial and attorney reports, and discuss new and old business. Key items include a request to extend a performance agreement with Waukeshaw and continued discussion of a childcare initiative. The meeting is largely procedural, with these two items as the main substantive topics.

• Performance Agreement Extension Request – Waukeshaw
• Childcare Initiative Discussion
• Approval of January 12, 2024 minutes
• Financial reports from town staff
• Joint County EDA meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Hilltop Community Revitalization Project Management Team is meeting to review financials, project status, and timeline. The agenda includes routine items such as determining member presence and setting the next meeting date, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of financials
• Project status update
• Review of project timeline
• Adjournment into Housing Rehabilitation Oversight Board

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Bedford Redevelopment & Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main actions are approving the revised minutes from October 2023 and the minutes from January 2024, plus accepting financial reports on the consent agenda. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of revised October 12, 2023 minutes
• Approval of January 11, 2024 minutes
• Consent agenda: financial reports

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will vote on several financial and transit items, including a one-time $1,500 gratitude bonus for full-time employees, write-offs of uncollectible personal property and electric bills, and support for grant applications to continue the Bedford Otter Bus service and fund a transit feasibility study. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• One-time $1,500 bonus for all full-time employees hired by Feb 1, 2024, paid Feb 16, 2024, funded by interest earnings and contingency (total budget amendment $166,891)
• Write-off of $666.61 in uncollectible 2018 personal property taxes
• Write-off of $76,081.57 in uncollectible electric bills from 2015-2018
• Letter of support for DRPT Demonstration Grant Phase 3 for Bedford Otter Bus (estimated project $185,456, 20% match by Bedford Community Health Foundation)
• Resolution to apply for DRPT Technical Assistance Grant for transit feasibility study (estimated $40,000, 50% match commitment of $20,000)

Economic Development Authority

The Bedford Redevelopment & Housing Authority is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from December. The main action item is a resolution to adopt a Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual. The meeting is largely procedural, with financial reports on the consent agenda and no major development or contract decisions listed.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 14, 2023 minutes
• Resolution adopting Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual
• Financial reports on consent agenda

Redevelopment & Housing Authority

The Bedford Redevelopment & Housing Authority is holding its January organizational meeting. Members will elect officers, approve December minutes, and consider adopting a Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual. The meeting is largely procedural, with financial reports on the consent agenda and no major project decisions listed.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 14, 2023 minutes
• Resolution to adopt Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual
• Financial reports on consent agenda

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will vote on several administrative items, including appointing a new fire chief, authorizing a $2,249,587 purchase of a replacement ladder truck, accepting conveyance of Edmund Street Park, and buying the Ferguson Tract. The meeting also includes closed sessions for legal advice, property acquisition, and the town manager's annual review, plus a work session on zoning amendments.

• Appointment of Todd Stone as Fire Chief
• Authorization to order replacement ladder truck for $2,249,587 from Williams Emergency Vehicle Services
• Acceptance of conveyance of Edmund Street Park from Bedford County School Board
• Purchase of Ferguson Tract
• Closed sessions for legal advice, property acquisition, and town manager review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to take action on its bylaws, the 2023 Annual Report to Town Council, and a new inclement weather policy. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan process.

• Action on Commission Bylaws
• Action on 2023 Annual Report to Town Council
• Resolution adopting an Inclement Weather or Hazardous Condition Policy for 2024 meetings
• Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Process

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a meeting to swear in new elected members. The session includes the election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor.

• Administration of oath for new Elected Members
• Election of Mayor
• Election of Vice Mayor