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Bellmead council approves consent agenda, opts to use county for May 3 election and completes third reading to amend planning and zoning appointments
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Bellmead City Council approved a multi‑item consent agenda, voted to have McLennan County administer the May 3 municipal election, and adopted the third reading of an amendment to Chapter 11 (planning and zoning) to ease appointment procedures.
The Bellmead City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to approve a consent agenda of routine items, to ask McLennan County to administer the city’s May 3 election, and to adopt the third and final reading of an amendment to Chapter 11 of the Bellmead city code governing planning and zoning appointments.
Consent agenda items approved in a single motion included: approval of minutes from the Dec. 14 meeting; authorization for the city manager to enter an interlocal agreement to dispose of household hazardous waste; authorization to sell surplus vehicles and small equipment; authorization for an optional 457 deferred‑compensation plan for employees; selection of KPA as the engineering firm for a Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) grant‑funded water and wastewater infrastructure project; and authorization to pursue long‑term planning and related management services for portions of the Williams Road industrial area adjacent to Bellemead Drive. City staff said pursuing water and sewer capacity along Williams Road would help create “shovel‑ready” sites to attract commercial development.
On the May 3 election, staff recommended using McLennan County as election administrator. The city manager said the county option would cost roughly $2,500 to $5,000 depending on participation by other cities; he characterized a city‑run election as substantially more expensive but a precise city‑run price was not specified in the meeting record. The council voted to contract with the county. Council packets for candidates were to be available Jan. 15, and the precincts up for election are Precincts 1, 2 and 5.
The council also approved the third and final reading of an amendment to Chapter 11 (Planning and Zoning) that staff said will make it easier for the city council to appoint members to the planning body. Staff recommended approval on third reading and the motion passed unanimously.
All three votes were unanimous. The council’s roll call recorded yes votes from Councilwoman Coleman, Councilman Bainbridge, Mayor Pro Tem Wingate, Mayor James Cleveland, Councilman Gibson and Councilman Moore; the city secretary declared the motions passed.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (minutes; hazardous waste interlocal; surplus property sale; 457 plan authorization; select KPA for TWDB water/wastewater project; RFP/long‑term planning for Williams Road area): Approved, unanimous (6–0).
- Motion to have McLennan County administer the May 3, 2025 municipal election (precincts 1, 2 and 5): Approved, unanimous (6–0). Staff estimated county cost about $2,500–$5,000; a specific city‑run cost was not specified in the record.
- Third reading: Amendment to Bellmead Chapter 11 (Planning and Zoning) to ease appointment of planning members: Approved, unanimous (6–0).
