Summary of Bedford City Council - October 3, 2022

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The Bedford City Council is discussing a proposed ordinance to reduce resident water rates. They agree to pass the ordinance with a three percent decrease, and declare an emergency to suspend the water rates. The council also discusses the possibility of lowering the water race to save money, and they approve a zoning permit for a roof-mounted solar system.

  • 00:00:00 The Bedford City Council discusses a proposed ordinance to reduce resident water rates. They agree to pass the ordinance with a three percent decrease, and declare an emergency to suspend the water rates.
  • 00:05:00 The Bedford City Council is considering an ordinance amending ordinance number 99, which concerns codified ordinance 911.03, entitled rate reduction for disabled persons and senior citizens for water and sewer discounts and declaring an emergency. The motion for suspension is seconded by Asbury, and the final vote is passed unanimously. The proposed increase in sewer rates is 3% and the water and sewer bill will increase by 0.43%. Questions are asked and the city manager reports on various topics.
  • 00:10:00 The Bedford City Council discusses rates and programs for the fall, including the opening of the Museum and speakers series. Mike Lawdirector, Finance Director, and Sandy say that the city is doing a good job with cleaning up and that residents are doing a good job of picking up trash.
  • 00:15:00 Bedford City Council discusses the possibility of lowering the water race to save money and receive criticism from some council members for philosophical reasons. One council member helps represent the city to a Holocaust memorial.
  • 00:20:00 The city manager mentioned that the chipper service is the last week for the chipper service, and that leaf collection is due to start sometime middle of October depending on when the leaves start dropping. The city council was discussing veteran first Friday coming up this Friday, and Club is continuing to improve their property.
  • 00:25:00 Bedford City Council is having a meeting this Wednesday to discuss the state of Ohio's mandated school building policies. The meeting will also include a motion to appoint Denise Lachowski to the Civil Service Commission for three years.
  • 00:30:00 The Bedford City Council approves a zoning permit for a roof-mounted solar system on a Southwest side of a building in front of the house and Northwest side of the dwelling. The Planning Commission approved the permit, and the Council approved it.
  • 00:35:00 Bedford City Council declares an emergency motion for suspension in order to authorize a contract with the auditor of the state of Ohio for Preparation Assistance of the 2022 and 2023 Audits.
  • 00:40:00 Bedford City Council authorizes a contract with GPD Group to continue to conduct a no feasible alternative study for the wastewater treatment plant.
  • 00:45:00 Bedford City Council discusses proposed ordinance to allow engineers to study alternative ways to prevent power outages, with a focus on the city's infrastructure. One resident expresses disappointment with the city government, citing lack of communication and a lack of transparency in city spending.
  • 00:50:00 The video discusses the upcoming resignation of Bedford City Councilman Don Saunders, who is accused of making vulgar comments about adoption in the city. The money raised from the donations in the video will be used for various purposes, including improvements to the fire department and playgrounds, as well as holiday decorations.
  • 00:55:00 The video discusses Bedford City Council's decision to ask for more construction companies to bid on city projects, as well as the Governor's emergency plan for response to disasters. The video also discusses Bedford's reliance on neighboring Cuyahoga County for help in the event of a major disaster.

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The Bedford City Council has elected Sandy Spinks to be the president of the Bedford Historical Society. In the video, Sandy Spinks talks about the work of the historical society and how it is important to preserve the history of the city.

  • 01:00:00 Bedford City Council has elected Sandy Spinks to be the president of the Bedford Historical Society.

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