Bedford City Council approved the minutes from the March 2 work session and regular meeting, then continued discussion on a proposed emergency dispatch services contract with the City of Twinsburg.

Council reviewed several planning and zoning items. A proposed group home at 58 Charles Street was denied after concerns about the property’s status and occupancy. Council also approved a zoning permit for a food production and research facility at 225 Northfield Road, which officials said had approvals from the FDA, Board of Health, and Fire Department.

Several vehicle purchases were approved, including a 2026 Ford Explorer for the Service Department, two pickup trucks for the Service Department, and a pickup truck for Parks and Recreation. Council also approved additional appropriations related to leftover grant and donation funds.

Reports included updates on Solon Road reconstruction funding, a possible new salt storage facility near Willis and Taylor, the Bedford Historic Downtown Connectivity Project, NOACA grant funding, the city’s 2026 event calendar, board and commission openings, chipper service starting in April, and ongoing sewer, stormwater, and bridge-related concerns.

Council also discussed a possible temporary utility billing classification for multi-family properties under renovation, as well as the possible liquidation of several city-owned properties.

During citizen comments, a resident praised the city’s leaf pickup crew but raised concerns about the proposed move of emergency dispatch services to Twinsburg. City officials said the dispatch change was still being reviewed and discussed.

The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.