Here is the video for the Council meeting:
https://youtu.be/GUDR_7cEqbc
I have been told that the videos from now on will be broadcast live at this URL so if you tune in at 8pm, you can watch the Council meeting live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBgBDh11jKNhKtA1NIOZZA
In the work session, we discussed:
- The Clerk of Council position. We have the candidate field narrowed down and we have some very solid candidates to choose from. We should have someone selected soon.
In the Regular session, we voted on:
- Improving the waterlines around Tinkers Creek Commerce Park. While this is a costly project, the improvement of the water lines will allow current and new businesses greater flexibility in what they can do in these locations. It will also help improve fire suppression systems as well. At least one current Bedford business will be able to expand due to this improvement. (passed)
- Having a water rate study done. For all of you who thought that the water bills were too high, this study would be designed to see if you are right or not. 🙂 This study will also look at if the rates are at a level that will make sure we have enough for maintenance of the water and sewers. There has not been an assessment of the rates since the mid-90s. (passed 6-1)
- Purchasing new computers (passed)
- Purchasing a new pumper truck for the Fire Department. The City is passing this now because it takes approximately 6-12 months to build new fire trucks and ambulances as all of them are built custom. The money for these vehicles is not due until the vehicles are complete. So, the money for these vehicles will be budgeted and borrowed for in the 2020 year. (passed)
- Purchasing a new ambulance (passed)
- Agreeing to put the signage and wayfinding plans out for bids (passed)
- Levy assessments for false alarms (levy assessment means add the fines from this to the owners tax bill) (passed)
- Levy assessments for grass cutting (passed)
- Levy assessments for delinquent water bills (passed 6-1)
- Additional appropriations – they appropriations mostly have to do with either funding a few emergency projects or accepting money from grants and other monies coming into the City (passed)
- Allowing the City to apply for the Cuyahoga County Healthy Urban Tree Canopy grant, which if we are successful in getting would allow us to restart the Tree Program and get some new trees planted on empty tree lawns (passed)
In the reports:
- Union Street waterline replacement is underway
- Center Road was made 1 way (Northbound) in order to resurface the road.
- Sidewalk replacement program will start in the next week. You can take advantage of city pricing for sidewalk replacement if you want. Eligible residents will be sent letters with how to do this.
- City is looking for a new K-9 unit
- Tickets on sale for Pooka evening event which will be 9/13/19 at 6:30pm. This year’s theme will be Cirque Du Bedford. Tickets will be $50 per person and $90 per couple.
- Bedford Lions Night at the races will be 9/7. Speak with a Lion’s Club member to purchase tickets.
