Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Presentation by Jeri Harwell, Allied Waste, regarding a recycling program for the City of Bedford.
Report on flooding at the intersection of Glenda Drive and Patricia Lane.
REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Senior Pastor Marty Akins, First Baptist Church of Bedford) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OPEN FORUM The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ITEMS BY CONSENT 4, 7, 10, 12-16
1. Proclamation declaring April 2011 as Safe Digging Month. 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Beautification Commission to recognize Lupe’s Tex-Mex Grill, for maintaining, improving, and/or keeping their property visually attractive to the community.
The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Vernon Dede, 2812 Central Drive, Bedford, Texas 76021- Requested to speak to the Council regarding how good the Bedford Police and Fire Departments are.
Presentation by Michael Boyter, Chairperson of the Beautification Commission, regarding a Bedford community garden.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article IV “Boards, Commissions, and Committees” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by the addition of Division 5 hereby named the “Cultural Commission;” repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; containing a savings clause and declaring an effective date. (Tabled at March 22, 2011 Council meeting)
Public hearing and consider and act upon an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Bedford, Chapter 1. Introduction and Definitions, Section 1.2 Definitions; Chapter 3. Permitted Uses, Section 3.1 Schedule of Permitted Uses, and Section 3.2 Explanation of Uses and Specific Use Permit Requirements, including regulations pertaining to Community Gardens. (A-027)
Public hearing and consider and act upon an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Bedford, Chapter 1. Introduction and Definitions, Section 1.2 Definitions; Chapter 3. Permitted Uses, Section 3.1 Schedule of Permitted Uses, and Section 3.2 Explanation of Uses and Specific Use Permit Requirements, including regulations pertaining to Community Gardens. (A-027)
Consider a resolution deliberating an annual rate modification for solid waste and recycling services requested by Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth as provided for in the terms of the contracts between the City of Bedford and Allied Waste Systems, Inc. DBA Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth dated October 21, 2008 and amended October 19, 2009 and February 23, 2010.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC), for the purchase of one 2011 Crimson Pumper with Spartan 4-door full tilt aluminum cab, aluminum body, single axle and 1500-GPM mid-mounted pump.
17. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions 18. Council member reports Mayor Story- Report on the Tarrant County Mayors Council meeting of April 4, 2011. 19. City Manager report 20. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Presentation by Jeri Harwell, Allied Waste, regarding a recycling program for the City of Bedford.
Report on flooding at the intersection of Glenda Drive and Patricia Lane.
REGULAR SESSION 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Senior Pastor Marty Akins, First Baptist Church of Bedford) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OPEN FORUM The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ITEMS BY CONSENT 4, 7, 10, 12-16
1. Proclamation declaring April 2011 as Safe Digging Month. 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Beautification Commission to recognize Lupe’s Tex-Mex Grill, for maintaining, improving, and/or keeping their property visually attractive to the community.
The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Vernon Dede, 2812 Central Drive, Bedford, Texas 76021- Requested to speak to the Council regarding how good the Bedford Police and Fire Departments are.
Presentation by Michael Boyter, Chairperson of the Beautification Commission, regarding a Bedford community garden.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article IV “Boards, Commissions, and Committees” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by the addition of Division 5 hereby named the “Cultural Commission;” repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; containing a savings clause and declaring an effective date. (Tabled at March 22, 2011 Council meeting)
Public hearing and consider and act upon an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Bedford, Chapter 1. Introduction and Definitions, Section 1.2 Definitions; Chapter 3. Permitted Uses, Section 3.1 Schedule of Permitted Uses, and Section 3.2 Explanation of Uses and Specific Use Permit Requirements, including regulations pertaining to Community Gardens. (A-027)
Public hearing and consider and act upon an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Bedford, Chapter 1. Introduction and Definitions, Section 1.2 Definitions; Chapter 3. Permitted Uses, Section 3.1 Schedule of Permitted Uses, and Section 3.2 Explanation of Uses and Specific Use Permit Requirements, including regulations pertaining to Community Gardens. (A-027)
Consider a resolution deliberating an annual rate modification for solid waste and recycling services requested by Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth as provided for in the terms of the contracts between the City of Bedford and Allied Waste Systems, Inc. DBA Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth dated October 21, 2008 and amended October 19, 2009 and February 23, 2010.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC), for the purchase of one 2011 Crimson Pumper with Spartan 4-door full tilt aluminum cab, aluminum body, single axle and 1500-GPM mid-mounted pump.
17. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions 18. Council member reports Mayor Story- Report on the Tarrant County Mayors Council meeting of April 4, 2011. 19. City Manager report 20. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT