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GunterTX averageUS Census ACS
Population
2,382
Per-capita income
$41,650
Median home value
$535,400
Bachelor's or higher
41%
Typical home value $662,518 -2.6% yr/yr · +32.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2012–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Thu Sep 3, 2026

City Council

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GUNGERE "EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on September 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Pr …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

City Council

Emergency repairs for failing Bearpath Way road

The Gunter City Council is holding an emergency meeting to address the deteriorating condition of Bearpath Way. The council will discuss and take action on authorizing emergency repairs, expenditures, and contractor selection to maintain road access for emergency responders.

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GUNGER: EsT. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Emergency Meeting Thursday, August 25, 2026 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of an Emergency Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: CALL TO ORDER EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on topics not already scheduled for public hearing or on the agenda. Prior to the meeting, please complete an Opinion/Speaker Registration Form, and present it to the City Secretary. Citizens may address the Council for a maximum of three minutes. Citizen comments shall be made from the podium. Please state your name and address for the record. The Council is unable to respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up during this section that are not on the agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information in response to a citizen's inquiry or to recite …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

City Council

Gunter City Council reviews draft proposed budget in workshop

The Gunter City Council will hold a workshop on August 25, 2026, to discuss the draft proposed budget. This is a discussion-only session where no final votes or decisions are made. The meeting will take place at the Gunter Public Safety Building.

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ih ai “EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.U. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Workshop Tuesday, August 25, 2026 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Workshop of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.] INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN SESSION Budget Workshop e Review DRAFT Proposed Budget ADJOURN I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of City Council Meeting of the City of Gunter, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the window of City Hall of said Gunter, Texas, a place convenient to t …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

City Council

Council to authorize emergency repairs to failing Bearpath Way

The Gunter City Council is holding an emergency meeting to address the deteriorating condition of Bearpath Way. The council will discuss and potentially authorize emergency repairs, expenditures, procurement, and contractor selection to preserve roadway access for emergency responders. The agenda contains only this single emergency item plus routine citizen comments.

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EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Emergency Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of an Emergency Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p-m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: CALL TO ORDER EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] 1, CITIZEN COMMENTS [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on topics not already scheduled for public hearing or on the agenda. Prior to the meeting, please complete an Opinion/Speaker Registration Form, and present it to the City Secretary. Citizens may address the Council for a maximum of three minutes. Citizen comments shall be made from the podium. Please state your name and address for the record. The Council is unable to respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up during this section that are not on the agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information in response to a citizen's inquiry or to recite existing …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on 2026 Bridges Phase 2A PID assessment update

The Gunter City Council will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances for discussion and action, including the annual update to the Bridges Phase 2A Public Improvement District assessment roll, a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy, and budget amendments for the Municipal Development District. The council will also consider accepting resignations from two GMDD board members, setting the city manager's salary, and adopting various procedural ordinances. Several reports and discussions are scheduled, including on license plate readers and data center regulations.

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105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] INVOCA …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Municipal Development District

GMDD board to adopt FY2026-2027 budget and amend current budget

The Gunter Municipal Development District board will consider approving a resolution to amend the FY2025-2026 budget and adopt the FY2026-2027 budget. They will also discuss a proposed real estate purchase for 305 W. Main Street, an overlay district position statement, and other business including special events, website updates, and monument plans.

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105 N 4t', P. O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 (903) 433-5185 Fax (903) 433-8039 AGENDA Regular Meeting Gunter Municipal Development District Tuesday, August 18, 2026 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Meeting of the Gunter Municipal Development District of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on the above date and time, at the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas 75058 at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Board Member may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER OF GMDD [Presiding Officer will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.| INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS /GMDD invites citizens to speak to the Board on any topic not already scheduled for public hearing. The time limit is three minutes per speaker. ] 1. CONSENT AGENDA [Routine Board Business, the Consent Agena is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Board …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Planning & Zoning

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Tue Aug 11, 2026

City Council

Council reviews draft proposed budget at workshop

The Gunter City Council is holding a workshop to review the draft proposed budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no specific budget figures are listed in the agenda. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, invocation, and adjournment.

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EST. 1901 105 N. 4 Street, #.U. Box say Uunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Workshop Tuesday, August 11, 2026 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Workshop of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.] INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN SESSION Budget Workshop e Review DRAFT Proposed Budget ADJOURN I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of City Council Meeting of the City of Gunter, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the window of City Hall of said Gunter, Texas, a place convenient to the publ …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

City Council

Gunter City Council to consider assessments for The Preserve PID

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to approve a service and assessment plan for The Preserve Public Improvement District. The body will also discuss the issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, to fund the project.

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GUNILFR: EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presidi …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

City Council

Gunter City Council to consider assessments and bonds for The Preserve PID

The City Council will discuss and act on a service and assessment plan for The Preserve Public Improvement District and the issuance of related Special Assessment Revenue Bonds. The meeting also includes discussions on city governance, tax rates, and investigations into alleged legal violations.

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GUNALERt EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AMENDMENT - AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized …
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105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AMENDMENT-MINUTES Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 6:04 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Karen Souther (left meeting at 7:35 p.m.), William Hemby, Alan Richins, Patrick Baumia (arrived at 6:34 p.m.), Wade Burtsfield, William Stevens Staff Present: City Manager Hayden Brodowsky, City Secretary Detra Gaines, City Attorney Grant Lowry, Admin Coordinator Cameron Kraemer, Asst. City Secretary Rosa McCorry, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams, Chief Danny Jones, Lt. Wilbanks Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opi …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026

Municipal Development District

GMDD to consider purchasing 305 W. Main Street and amending FY26 budget

The Gunter Municipal Development District will discuss and potentially approve a real estate purchase agreement for 305 W. Main Street, amend the FY2025-2026 budget, and review the proposed FY2026-2027 budget. Other items include appointing a board secretary, hearing a presentation on proposed services, discussing an overlay district, and considering special event concepts, website updates, and monument designs. An executive session is scheduled for the Esplanade economic development project.

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Pints sae RE GU - A EST. 1901 105 N 4", P. O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 (903) 433-5185 Fax (903) 433-8039 AGENDA Regular Meeting Gunter Municipal Development District Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Meeting of the Gunter Municipal Development District of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on the above date and time, at the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas 75058 at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Board Member may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER OF GMDD [Presiding Officer will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS /GMDD invites citizens to speak to the Board on any topic not already scheduled for public hearing. The time limit is three minutes per speaker.] 1. CONSENT AGENDA [Routine Board Business, the Consent Agena is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discuss …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

City Council

City Council to set City Manager salary and bond amount

The Gunter City Council will meet to discuss and vote on an ordinance setting the City Manager's salary and the required bond amount. The meeting will also include an executive session to interview candidates for the City Attorney position.

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GUNTER EST. 1901 105 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Special Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2026 3:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the …
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105 N. 4°1 Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 MINUTES Gunter City Council Special Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2026 3:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 3:04 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Wade Burtsfield, William Hemby, Alan Richins, William Stevens Members Absent: Mayor Karen Souther, Patrick Baumia Staff Present: City Secretary Detra Gaines, Asst. City Secretary Rosa McCorry, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 22, 2026, at 3 :00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be su …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

City Council

Gunter City Council to consider bond issuances and service plans for Platinum and Taylor Ranch

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding service and assessment plans and the issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds for the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch Public Improvement Districts. Additional business includes a property replat on Walnut and 7th Street, potential asbestos abatement at the field house, and a professional services agreement for financial consulting.

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"EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p-m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] …
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EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 MINUTES Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 6:03 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Karen Souther, William Hemby, Alan Richins, Patrick Baumia, Wade Burtsfield, William Stevens Staff Present: City Secretary Detra Gaines, City Attorney David Berman, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams, Asst. City Secretary Rosa McCorry, Police Chief Dann Jones, Lt. Wilbanks, Sgt. Barton Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A c …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Planning & Zoning

Consider replat of 3 lots into 0.498-acre lot on Walnut St

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a replat of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 34 Supplementary Addition, to create a single 0.498-acre lot (Lot 7R) at 108 W. Walnut St. Staff recommends approval, stating the plat meets subdivision requirements. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, citizen comments, director's report, and approval of previous minutes.

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Of a 5 tst. 1901 GUN 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058 903-433-5185 AGENDA Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Gunter, Texas, to be held on July 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: CALL TO ORDER, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING [Chair will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.] INVOCATION AND PLEDGE CITIZEN COMMENTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT MINUTES 1. Consider approval of Minutes of the Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting on May 14, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Discuss, consider, and act upon a Replat of Lots 7,8,&9, Block 34 Supplementary Addition, creating Lot 7R being 0.498 acres in the City of Gunter, Grayson County, Texas. The property is located on Walnut and 7" Street. (HBC Generators) ADJOURN I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of a Regular Meeting of Planning & Zoning Committee of the City of Gunter, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice in the window of City Hall of said Gunter, Texas, a place convenient to the public, …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

City Council to review draft proposed budget

The Gunter City Council will hold a workshop to review the draft proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion purposes only.

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✓ Decided: City Council held budget workshop to review draft proposal

The City Council conducted a workshop to review the draft proposed budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

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105 N. 4" Street, p.U. Box 549 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Workshop Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Workshop of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 7, 202, at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.] INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN SESSION Budget Workshop e Review DRAFT proposed budget ADJOURN I the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of City Council Meeting of the City of Gunter, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the window of City Hall of said Gunter, Texas, a place convenient t …
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~ EST. 1901 l05 N. 4th Street, .t'.U. tlox j4':J uun ter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 MINUTES Gunter City Council Workshop Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 8:12 a.m. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Wade Burts.field, William Hemby, Alan Richins, William Stevens Members Absent: Mayor Karen Souther, Patrick Baumia Staff Present: City Secretary Detra Gaines, Admin Coordinator Cameron Kraemer, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams, Police Chief Danny Jones Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Workshop of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 7,202, at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4th Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026

City Council

Council to consider The Preserve PID resolution and interlocal agreement

The City Council will hold continued public hearings on special assessments for the Taylor Ranch and Platinum Ranch Public Improvement Districts, with estimated project costs up to $3 million and $17 million respectively. The Council will also consider a resolution approving a preliminary service and assessment plan for The Preserve PID, which would levy assessments on property owners for infrastructure improvements. Additionally, they will vote on an interlocal agreement with Mustang Special Utility District related to The Preserve PID, discuss a master fee schedule, and consider an ordinance on tiered signature requirements for disbursements.

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GU 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 EST. 1901 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4t Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio Seed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item lease fill out the Opinion/Speaker Re: istration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] …
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GU EST. I I 105 N. 4tl, Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AMENDED/MINUTES Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 6:02 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Karen Souther, William Hemby, Alan Richins, Wade Burtsfield, William Stevens Members Absent: Patrick Baumia Staff Present: City Secretary Detra Gaines, City Attorney Courtney Morris, Interim City Administrator Danny Bingham, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams, Asst. City Secretary Rosa McCorry, Sgt. Barton Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on July 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record o( attendance. If vou wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026

City Council

Council to interview City Manager candidates, extend law firm contract

The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on retaining Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for an additional 30 days. The council will then enter executive session to conduct second interviews with City Manager applicants and consider appointment of a City Manager, Interim City Manager, and/or a search firm. After executive session, the council may reconvene to take action on those matters.

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✓ Decided: Gunter City Council appoints Hayden Brodowski as City Manager

The City Council appointed a new City Manager following an executive session. The Council also voted to extend the retention of a law firm for 30 days.

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G U Ni IE Re 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Special Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 5:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4% Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer] …
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105 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 MINUTES Gunter City Council Special Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 5:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 5:02 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Karen Souther, William Hemby, Alan Richins, Patrick Baumia, Wade Burtsfield, William Stevens Staff Present: City Secretary Detra Gaines, Admin Coordinator Cameron Kraemer, Asst. City Secreta,y Rosa McCorry, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 30, 2026, at 5 :00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the Citv Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. /{you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the Citv Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is c …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

Municipal Development District

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Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

Council to meet potential city manager candidates

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a meet-and-greet with candidates for the city manager position. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

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GU Nu EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax 903-433-8039 NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a possible quorum of members of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas, to be held on June 18, 2026, at 12:30 a.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas: “Meet and Greet” potential City Manager candidates I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of City Council Quorum of the City of Gunter, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the window of City Hall of said Gunter, Texas, a place convenient to the public, and said Notice was posted on or before June 12, 2026 at 12:30 a.m., and remained so posted continuously for at least seventy-two hours immediately preceding the date of said meeting. Xe? Detra Gaines, City Secretary
Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

City Council to interview City Manager applicants in executive session

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. The council will recess into executive session to interview potential applicants and consider an interim appointment or a search firm, then reconvene to possibly take action. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council requests second round of City Manager interviews

The City Council held a special meeting to interview potential City Manager applicants. Following an executive session, the Council decided to invite two applicants for a second round of interviews.

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"EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Special Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 2:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] …
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105 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 MINUTES Gunter City Council Special Meeting Thursday,JunelS,2026 2:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 2:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Wade Burts.field, William Hemby, Alan Richins, Patrick Baumia, William Stevens arrived at 3:45 p.m. Members Absent: Mayor Karen Souther Staff Present: City Secretary Detra Gaines, Interim City Administrator Danny Bingham, Admin Coordinator Cameron Kraemer, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams, Chief Danny Jones, Pursuant to Chapter 55 1 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the City Counc il of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4"' Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to tlte City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to sp …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

Council to weigh PID assessment, bonds for Bridges Phase 1B

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to approve a service and assessment plan for the Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District, levy special assessments, and authorize the issuance of related bonds. The council will also reappoint members to the Planning & Zoning and Municipal Development District boards, and accept the resignation of Council Member Alan Richins. Routine items include approval of prior meeting minutes and monthly financial, police, fire, and code compliance reports.

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GU N EST. Ri 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on Bridges Phase 1B special assessments and bond issuance

The council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to approve a service and assessment plan for the Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District, levy special assessments, and authorize special assessment revenue bonds. The council will also consider reappointments to boards, accept resignations from Councilmember Alan Richins and Mayor Karen Souther, and discuss and act on ordinances regulating expenditures over $5,000 and cancellation of council meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves assessment plan and bonds for Bridges Phase IB PID

The City Council approved a service and assessment plan and authorized the sale of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds for the Bridges Phase IB Public Improvement District. Several ordinances regarding purchasing and meeting cancellations were tabled until July 2. The council also reappointed members to the Planning & Zoning and Municipal Development District boards.

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GU 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 EST. 190 AMENDED AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak ata public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding …
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GU EST. 190 105 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 MINUTES AMENDED AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Meeting Opened At 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Karen Souther, William Hemby, Alan Richins, Patrick Baumia, Mayor Pro Tem Wade Burtsfield, William Stevens Staff Present: City Secretary Detra Gaines, Interim City Administrator Danny Bingham, Asst. City Secretary Rosa McCorry, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Director of Parks & Public Services Adam Adams, Chief Danny Jones, Sgt. Kyle Barton Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regu lar Meeting of the City Counci l of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4° 1 Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record ofattendance. lf vou wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Planning & Zoning

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Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council

Council to dissolve Gunter 66 PID, create The Preserve PID, advance two other PIDs

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and vote on dissolving the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District and creating The Preserve PID. It will also consider resolutions approving preliminary assessment rolls for the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch PIDs, along with related interlocal agreements. Other actions include authorizing $138,000 for a downtown drainage study, an ordinance requiring advance authorization for expenditures over $5,000, and finalizing the city manager's salary and hiring process.

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✓ Decided: Council dissolves Gunter 66 PID, creates The Preserve PID, approves drainage study funding

The council unanimously dissolved the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District and created The Preserve PID in its place. It approved preliminary assessment plans for the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch PIDs, and authorized interlocal agreements with Mustang Special Utility District for those districts. The council also approved $138,000 in reimbursement for a downtown drainage study and a $130,000 professional services contract for the study. A working committee was formed to draft spending regulations, and the city manager salary was set at $160,000.

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EST. 190 GUNLEPR: 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p-m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Off …
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Tue May 26, 2026

Municipal Development District

Board to vote on $268,000 in drainage study funding agreements

The Gunter Municipal Development District will consider approving two drainage study funding agreements totaling $268,000, discuss strategic planning and consultant proposals, and accept a board member's resignation. The board will also hold an executive session on property purchases including the "Esplanade" project.

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105 N 4‘, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 (903) 433-5185 Fax (903) 433-8039 AGENDA Regular Meeting Gunter Municipal Development District Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Meeting of the Gunter Municipal Development District of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on the above date and time, at the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas 75058 at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Board Member may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER OF GMDD [Presiding Officer will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer. | INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS /GMDD invites citizens to speak to the Board on any topic not already scheduled for public hearing. The time limit is three minutes per speaker.] 1. CONSENT AGENDA [Routine Board Business, the Consent Agena is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Board Membe …
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Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

Gunter City Council holds work session for agenda review, no formal action

The Gunter City Council is meeting in a work session on May 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. The agenda notes that no formal business or action will be taken; the session is solely for informational purposes. The only item is a review of the upcoming agenda with the mayor and staff.

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q EST. 1901 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Work Session Thursday, May 21, 2026 5:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on May 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105 N 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. No formal business or action will be taken, as this is for informational purposes only OPEN SESSION 1. Agenda Preparation e Review agenda with mayor and staff ADJOURN I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify the above Notice of City Council Meeting of the City of Gunter, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the window of City Hall of said Gunter, Texas, a place convenient to the public, and said Notice was posted on or before May 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least seventy-two hours immediately preceding the date of said meeting. Detra Gaines, City Secr …
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Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on zoning change and preliminary plat for BNSF logistics center

The Gunter City Council will consider and vote on several major development items, including final Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) project plans for Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch, zoning change and preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, and a resolution approving a preliminary service and assessment plan for the Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District. Other items include appointing a Mayor Pro Tem, purchasing rifle-resistant body armor for up to $24,417.18, and discussing ETJ release petitions and a cell tower contract.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves TIRZ and zoning plans for BNSF logistics center

The Gunter City Council approved final TIRZ plans for Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch, authorized 380 agreements for both zones, and approved a preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center. The council also approved a preliminary plat for Preston Fields Estates and authorized the purchase of body armor for police.

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GUNGER: EST. 1901 105 N. 4 Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Off …
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Thu May 21, 2026

TIRZ

TIRZ board to vote on final project plan and 380 agreement for Taylor Ranch

The TIRZ No. 4 Board will consider recommending the final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for the 497.52-acre Taylor Ranch zone to the City Council, and will also discuss authorizing a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with MM Taylor Ranch 496 LLC. The plan outlines public improvements, project costs, and a tax increment financing structure to promote development in the zone.

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105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter TIRZ No. 4 Taylor Ranch Regular Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the TIRZ No. 4 of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4th St., Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Welcome to the TIRZ No. 4 Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR TIRZ NO. 4 MEETING [Chairman will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer] INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS [The TIRZ No. 4 invites citizens to speak to the board on topics not already scheduled for public hearing or on the agenda. Citizens may address the board for a maximum of three minutes. Citizens comments shall be made from the podium. Please state your name and address for …
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Thu May 21, 2026

TIRZ

Board to recommend final TIRZ No. 3 Platinum Ranch plan to City Council

The TIRZ No. 3 Board will discuss and consider recommending approval of the final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for the Platinum Ranch development to the Gunter City Council. The board will also consider authorizing a 380 economic development agreement with MM Platinum Ranch LLC. The plan covers 1,998.27 acres and includes public improvements such as water, sewer, and paving.

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105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 AGENDA Gunter TIRZ No. 3 Platinum Ranch Regular Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the TIRZ No. 3 of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4th St., Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: Welcome to the TIRZ No. 3 Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be submitted any time before the public hearing is closed. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR TIRZ NO. 3 MEETING [Chairman will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS [The TIRZ No. 3 invites citizens to speak to the board on topics not already scheduled for public hearing or on the agenda. Citizens may address the board for a maximum of three minutes. Citizens comments shall be made from the podium. Please state your name and address f …
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Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

Council to consider retaining Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for 30 more days

The Gunter City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and potentially approve an additional 30-day contract with Nichols-Jackson Law Firm to finalize PID, TIRZ, and other city business. The meeting begins with citizen comments. Only one action item is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council retains law firm for 30 days to finalize PID, TIRZ work

The Gunter City Council held a brief emergency meeting on May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The only substantive action was a vote to retain the Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for an additional 30 days to complete work on Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs), and other city business. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember William Stevens opposed.

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GUN 105 N. 4" Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX 75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 EST. 1901 AGENDA Gunter City Council Emergency Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of an Emergency Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gunter Public Safety Building, located at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: CALL TO ORDER EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING /Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members of the audience wishing to speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on topics not already scheduled for public hearing or on the agenda. Prior to the meeting, please complete an Opinion/Speaker Registration Form, and present it to the City Secretary. Citizens may address the Council for a maximum of three minutes. Citizen comments shall be made from the podium. Please state your name and address for the record. The Council is unable to respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up during this section that are not on the agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information in response to a citizen's inquiry or to recite existing pol …
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Wed May 20, 2026

City Council

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.1MIGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · FROZEN SEALANT BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH (I
$1.0MIGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · FROZEN SEALANT BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH (I
$891,908IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · FROZEN SEALANT BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH (I
$719,120IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
$306,346IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · CYTEC FROZEN MATERIAL BPA
$294,000IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · FROZEN ADHESIVES BPA CALL ORDER 1 IAW ITEM DESCRIPTION
$288,330IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · 8511988768!CLOTH,IMPREGNATED
$274,733IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · HEXCEL FROZEN MATERIAL
$244,380IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · 8510796053!ADHESIVE
$222,000IGCS, LLC
Department of Defense · 8512003953!CLOTH,GRAPHITE WOVE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Grayson County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2021)
Business establishments2,899 (42,994 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,342/mo (12 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.7% (low numeracy 29% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.433
All kids
0.401
Black kids
0.316

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