Bellmead council approves consent package and short‑term rental permit; hears infrastructure, community updates

The Bellmead City Council on Feb. 11 approved a multi‑item consent agenda that included a contract for a new SCADA system to monitor the city’s wells and the appointment of Judge Madison, and separately approved a specific‑use permit for a short‑term rental on Timberline Street.

The consent agenda — described by city staff as routine items — included approval of the Jan. 14, 2025 minutes; a resolution to install a new SCADA system that staff said will be transferable to a planned new utility facility; authorization to pay the city’s assessment to a regional gas‑rate expert (described in the meeting as 11¢ per capita); the appointment of Judge Madison; and approval to begin economic‑development steps on a property the manager called the site commonly referred to as “Papa Bears.” A council member moved to approve the consent agenda and the motion passed with the council polled in favor: Mayor Cleveland, Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Councilwoman Coleman, Councilman Bainbridge, Councilman Gibson and Councilman Moore all voted yes.

The council then held a public hearing and voted to approve a specific‑use permit (SUP) authorizing a short‑term rental use in an…