Gunter public meetings in 2021

City Council

This regular City Council meeting was cancelled. The agenda included routine consent items, several action items, and an executive session, but no decisions will be made.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, activity reports, financial reports, and agreements
• Ordinance ordering municipal election for May 7, 2022 for Council places 1, 3, and 5
• Agreement with National Sign Plazas for wayfinding signs
• Resolution to support Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council settlement
• Ordinance adding Hotel Occupancy Tax to Chapter 11

City Council

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop meeting. The session includes a presentation of the Downtown Master Plan by Abra Nusser of Peloton Land Solutions.

• Presentation of Downtown Master Plan by Abra Nusser (Peloton Land Solutions)

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint workshop meeting on December 15, 2021. The only substantive item was a presentation by Abra Nusser of Peloton Land Solutions on the Downtown Master Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

• Heard Downtown Master Plan presentation by Peloton Land Solutions

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including approving a hotel occupancy tax ordinance, a spending plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds, and an agreement for wayfinding signs. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, financial reports, and an interlocal agreement for brush cutting. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters related to special districts and the Bridges Development Agreement.

• Ordinance adding Hotel Occupancy Tax to Chapter 11 of City Code
• Spending plan for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Agreement with National Sign Plazas for wayfinding signs
• Change Order No. 3 for Gunter Water System Improvements Project with Legion Development LLC
• Final Plat for Donohoe Addition, 4.213 acres at 211 E. College Street

The Gunter City Council held a special meeting on December 15, 2021, and approved a consent agenda covering routine reports, contracts, and an election ordinance. They also approved agreements for wayfinding signs, an opioid settlement resolution, a hotel occupancy tax ordinance, and an ARPA spending plan. A change order for the water system project was tabled, and several board appointments were made. No action was taken on executive session items.

• Approved consent agenda items A-I (4-0)
• Approved agreement with National Sign Plazas for wayfinding signs (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-12-15-1 supporting opioid settlement term sheet (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-12-15-02 adding Hotel Occupancy Tax (4-0)
• Approved ARPA spending plan for generators, website, laptops, comms, IT, stormwater, sirens (4-0)
• Tabled Change Order No. 3 for Gunter Water System Improvements until January (4-0)
• Accepted John Alzner's resignation from Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Shaun Krizek (P&Z Place 2), Jordan Wilde (P&Z Chairman), Chris Eckenrode, Kaeley Duncan, Robert Booth (Park Board) (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop meeting. The session includes a presentation of the Downtown Master Plan by Abra Nusser of Peloton Land Solutions.

• Presentation of Downtown Master Plan by Abra Nusser of Peloton Land Solutions

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint workshop meeting on December 15, 2021. They received a presentation on the Downtown Master Plan from Abra Nusser of Peloton Land Solutions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only and adjourned at 6:35 pm.

• Heard Downtown Master Plan presentation from Peloton Land Solutions

City Council

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request regarding the City’s Subdivision Ordinance for an 8.79 acre tract in the Douglas Henry Survey, Abstract No. G-0366. The board will also review minutes from the April 15, 2021 meeting.

• Variance request for a +8.79 acre tract of land in the Douglas Henry Survey, Abstract No. G-0366
• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously denied a variance request to the City's Subdivision Ordinance for an 8.79-acre tract in the Douglas Henry Survey. The board also approved the minutes from its April 15, 2021 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from April 15, 2021 Board of Adjustment meeting (4-0)
• Denied variance request for 8.79-acre tract in Douglas Henry Survey, Abstract No. G-0366 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly act on a final plat for the Donohoe Addition, a 4.213-acre tract at 211 E. College Street. The agenda also includes accepting a resignation, making appointment recommendations to City Council, and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Final plat for Donohoe Addition, 4.213 acres at 211 E. College Street
• Acceptance of John Alzner's resignation from Place 2
• Appointment recommendations for Place 2 and Chairman positions
• Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission accepted John Alzner's resignation from Place 2, appointed Shaun Krizek to fill the vacancy, and reappointed Jordan Wilde as Chairman. The commission also approved the final plat for the Donohoe Addition at 211 E. College Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted John Alzner's resignation from Place 2 (4-0)
• Appointed Shaun Krizek to Place 2 (4-0)
• Appointed Jordan Wilde as Chairman (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Donohoe Addition at 211 E. College Street (4-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on items from an executive session, including the city's use of special districts (PIDs, TIRZs, MUDs), renegotiation of the Bridges Development Agreement and MOU, and the city's water and wastewater utility system. The meeting includes a call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance, followed by the executive session and reconvening to open session for potential action.

• Discussion of special districts (PIDs, TIRZs, MUDs)
• Renegotiation of Bridges Development Agreement and MOU
• Discussion of City's Water and Wastewater Utility System
• Possible action on executive session items

The Gunter City Council met in special session and immediately recessed into executive session to discuss legal matters involving special districts, the Bridges Development Agreement and MOU, and the city's water and wastewater utility system. After reconvening, the council took no action on any of the items discussed. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No action taken on executive session items

City Council

This regular City Council meeting was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, citizen comments, and adjournment, with no substantive business scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is meeting to discuss the draft Downtown Master Plan presented by Kimley-Horn, along with the treasurer's report and a potential EDC and Love Local website. The board may also enter closed session for legal advice on agenda items.

• Presentation of draft Downtown Master Plan by Kimley-Horn
• Consider and discuss treasurer report
• Consider, discuss and take action on EDC and Love Local website
• Update report from Ben Rodriquez
• Approve minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation met on November 4, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting. The board also approved spending no more than $150 per month for website maintenance for the EDC and Love Local website. A draft Downtown Master Plan was presented by Kimley-Horn, and an update report was given by Ben Rodriguez, but no action was taken on these items.

• Approved consent agenda including August 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved website maintenance spending up to $150/month (unanimous)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a workshop meeting to hear a presentation from Centurion American about the Bridges Development and to discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding. The council will also enter executive session to consult with the attorney about the city's use of special districts (PIDs, TIRZs, MUDs) and renegotiation of the Bridges Development Agreement. After reconvening, they may consider action on these matters.

• Presentation from Centurion American on Bridges Development
• Discussion of proposed Memorandum of Understanding
• Executive session on special districts (PID, TIRZ, MUD)
• Discussion of renegotiating Bridges Development Agreement

The Gunter City Council held a workshop meeting on November 3, 2021, with a presentation from Centurion American about the Bridges Development and a proposed Memorandum of Understanding. The council also discussed renegotiation of the Bridges Development Agreement in executive session, but no formal action or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Heard presentation from Centurion American on Bridges Development and proposed MOU
• Discussed renegotiation of Bridges Development Agreement and MOU in executive session
• No formal votes or approvals taken during workshop meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to discuss the use of special districts, including PIDs, TIRZs, and MUDs. The council will also discuss renegotiating the Bridges Development Agreement and MOU.

• Discussion regarding the City's use of special districts (PID, TIRZ, and MUD)
• Discussion regarding renegotiation of Bridges Development Agreement and MOU

The Gunter City Council met in special session on October 25, 2021, and immediately recessed into executive session to discuss legal matters regarding special districts (PIDs, TIRZs, MUDs) and renegotiation of the Bridges Development Agreement and MOU. After reconvening in open session, the council took no action on any items discussed. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No action taken on executive session items

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding multiple land annexations and rezoning requests, including the Old Main development. The council is also scheduled to discuss adopting new water and wastewater rates and approving the Fiscal Year 2020 audit.

• Rezoning of 508 W. Main from C-1 to PD District
• Annexation of a 28.78 acre Water Well Tract
• Annexation and rezoning of a 48.97 acre Damon/Brackeen tract
• Adoption of new Water and Wastewater Rates
• Interlocal Agreements with Grayson County Precinct 3 for road repairs

The Gunter City Council approved a rezoning for the Old Main development at 508 W. Main, adopted new water and wastewater rates effective January 1, 2022, and approved several contracts and policies. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved rezoning of 508 W. Main to PD with C-1 base (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending subdivision landscaping standards (4-0)
• Approved FY 2020 audit from Brooks Watson & Co. (4-0)
• Adopted new water and wastewater rates effective Jan 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved TMRS retirement plan amendment (4-0)
• Accepted Hall Resources water well project as complete (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements for road repairs on six streets (4-0)
• Adopted street name approval policy (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests: one for a 0.58-acre tract at 508 W. Main Street from C-1 Commercial to PD-Planned Development (base C-1), and another for a 48.97-acre tract in the John Jennings Survey from AG Agriculture to PD-Planned Development (base SF-2 Single Family Residential). The commission will also consider an amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding subdivision landscaping standards. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, citizen comments, director's report, and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 508 W. Main Street (0.58 acres) from C-1 to PD with base C-1
• Public hearing and action on rezoning 48.97 acres in John Jennings Survey from AG to PD with base SF-2
• Public hearing and action on amendment to Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance for subdivision landscaping standards
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2021 meeting

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for a 0.58-acre tract at 508 W. Main Street from C-1 Commercial to PD-Planned Development with a base C-1 district, and approved an amendment to the city's subdivision landscaping standards. A separate rezoning request for a 48.97-acre tract was tabled to the next meeting. The commission also approved the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved rezoning of 508 W. Main Street to PD-Planned Development (4-0)
• Approved amendment to subdivision landscaping standards (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 48.97-acre Damon/Brackeen tract to November 11, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will meet to discuss a new baseball field agreement with GYA. The board will also consider a board member resignation and ETJ membership requirements.

• Approval of a new Baseball Field Agreement with GYA
• Resignation of Bruce Eubanks for Place 5
• Discussion regarding ETJ membership requirements
• Approval of June 24, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt the FY2021-2022 budget and a tax rate of $0.616702. They will also discuss water/wastewater rates, amend the master fee schedule, adopt 2015 International Building Codes, and consider several annexation-related agreements and resolutions.

• Adoption of FY2021-2022 budget and tax rate of $0.616702
• Water/Wastewater rate study presentation by NewGen Strategies & Solutions
• Ordinance amending Master Fee Schedule
• Ordinance adopting 2015 International Building Codes
• Annexation agreements for 28.78-acre and 48.97-acre tracts in John Jennings Survey

The Gunter City Council unanimously approved the FY2021-2022 budget and a tax rate of $0.616702, which the motion stated does not exceed the no-new-revenue tax rate. The council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amending the Master Fee Schedule, adopting the 2015 International Building Codes, approving a change order with GTUA for water system improvements, withholding consent for the Scharff Road MUD petition, and approving municipal services agreements for two annexation tracts. Items tabled included a water/wastewater rate study presentation and acceptance of a water well contract pending TCEQ inspection.

• Approved FY2021-2022 budget via Ordinance #2021-09-16-01 (4-0)
• Adopted tax rate of $0.616702 via Ordinance #2021-09-16-02 (4-0)
• Approved Master Fee Schedule amendment via Ordinance #2021-09-16-03 (3-0)
• Adopted 2015 International Building Codes via Ordinance #2021-09-16-04 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with GTUA for water system improvements (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-09-16-2 withholding consent for Scharff Road MUD petition (3-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Agreement for 28.78-acre Water Well Tract annexation (3-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Agreement for 48.97-acre Damon/Brackeen Tract annexation (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and a maximum tax rate of $0.616702. The meeting also includes discussions on utility rate study results and several land plat approvals.

• Proposed FY 2021-2022 tax rate of $0.616702
• Replat approval for The Bridges at Preston Crossing, Section 1
• Minor Plat approval for East College Addition at 299 E. College Street
• Final Plat approval for Maytree Estates
• Ordinance amendment regarding wastewater line installations and inspections

The Gunter City Council approved a consent agenda covering routine reports and interlocal agreements, and set September 16, 2021 for a public hearing and adoption of the FY2021-2022 budget and tax rate of $0.616702. The council also approved the maximum tax rate, several plats, a wastewater ordinance amendment, an audit engagement letter, and a settlement resolution with Atmos Energy. All votes were unanimous except the East College Addition minor plat, which passed 3-2.

• Approved consent agenda items A-M (5-0)
• Approved BrooksWatson & Co. audit engagement for FY2020-2022 (5-0)
• Set Sept. 16, 2021 public hearing for FY2021 budget and tax rate (5-0)
• Set maximum FY2021-2022 tax rate of $0.616702 (5-0)
• Approved replat for Bridges at Preston Crossing Lots 302 & 303 (5-0)
• Approved minor plat for East College Addition (3-2)
• Approved final plat for Maytree Estates (5-0)
• Approved wastewater line installation ordinance #2021-08-19-01 (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will consider actions on three residential development plats: a replat for The Bridges at Preston Crossing, a minor plat for East College Addition, and a final plat for Maytree Estates. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a City Manager update.

• Replat for The Bridges at Preston Crossing (Lots 302 & 303, +1.020 acres)
• Minor plat for East College Addition at 299 E. College Street (+1.877 acres)
• Final plat for Maytree Estates (+6.831 acres)

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission approved three plats at its August 12, 2021 meeting: a replat for The Bridges at Preston Crossing (Lots 302 & 303), a minor plat for East College Addition (299 E. College Street), and a final plat for Maytree Estates. All motions passed unanimously 6-0, with conditions attached to two approvals. The commission also approved the July 8, 2021 meeting minutes and received a City Manager's annual update.

• Approved minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved replat for The Bridges at Preston Crossing, Section 1, Block P, Lots 302 & 303, with condition that utility removal costs be borne by property owner, not the city (6-0)
• Approved minor plat for East College Addition, 299 E. College Street (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Maytree Estates, with staff revisions to dedication language to reflect City of Gunter, not Grayson County (6-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation held a special meeting on August 10, 2021, and approved the 2022 budget unanimously. The board also approved paying Love Local's website setup costs, with reimbursement once the site is live. The consent agenda, including June minutes, was approved. The treasurer's report was discussed informally, and an update was given by Ben Rodriguez.

• Approved consent agenda including June 2, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved EDC to pay Love Local website setup cost, with reimbursement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss several items in executive session, including potential development in the ETJ and the Double M Development Agreement. The council will also consider the city's use of special districts such as PIDs, TIRZs, and MUDs.

• Discussion of MUD petitions
• Review of a city Special District Policy
• Consideration of requests for development agreements
• Discussion regarding the Double M Development Agreement

The Gunter City Council met in special session and immediately recessed into executive session to consult with the city attorney about special districts (PIDs, TIRZs, MUDs), MUD petitions, potential development in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, a special district policy, development agreement requests, and the Double M Development Agreement. After reconvening, the council took no action on any of the executive session items. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 pm.

• No action taken on executive session items

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Board meeting scheduled for June 22, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget. The session includes a presentation and discussion regarding the appropriation of funds for various city purposes.

• Presentation and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

The Gunter City Council held a workshop meeting on July 15, 2021, to continue discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. No formal action was taken; the meeting was for presentation and discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 pm.

• Discussed proposed FY 2021-2022 budget (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 pm

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on outdoor lighting standards and home occupation rules, plus a rezoning request for a 6.831-acre tract at Block Road and E. Main Street. They will also vote on a developer's agreement, preliminary and final plats for several residential additions, and a hazard mitigation memorandum. The meeting includes an executive session for the city manager's annual review.

• Ordinance amending outdoor lighting standards (Chapter 14, Exhibit A)
• Ordinance amending home occupation standards (Sections 25-27)
• Rezoning 6.831 acres at Block Road and E. Main Street from SF-1 to PD (base SF-E and C-1) for Maytree Estates
• Developer's agreement with Foresight Ventures for roadway maintenance fees (Maytree Estates)
• Preliminary plat for The Meadows Addition (71.582 acres, 54 lots) and final plats for McConnell Maples (6 lots) and Morrison Addition

The Gunter City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: updating outdoor lighting standards, adopting new home occupation standards, and rezoning a 6.831-acre tract at Block Road and FM 121 (Maytree Estates) to Planned Development with SF-E and C-1 base districts. They also approved a developer's agreement with Foresight Ventures for roadway maintenance fees, a preliminary plat for The Meadows Addition (54 lots), final plats for McConnell Maples and Morrison Additions, and a memorandum of understanding with Grayson County for a hazard mitigation plan update. Two council members recused from the Meadows vote due to proximity. The council also approved compensation adjustments for the city manager after an executive session.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-07-15-01 amending outdoor lighting standards (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-07-15-02 adopting home occupation standards (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-07-15-03 rezoning Maytree Estates to PD with SF-E and C-1 base districts (5-0)
• Approved Developer's Agreement with Foresight Ventures for Maytree Estates roadway maintenance fees (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for The Meadows Addition, 54 lots (3-0, with two recusals)
• Approved Final Plat for McConnell Maples Addition, 6 lots (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for The Morrison Addition (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Grayson County for hazard mitigation plan update (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider amendments to the city's outdoor lighting standards and home occupation regulations, then vote on preliminary and final plats for three residential additions. The meeting is a regular session with citizen comments and director's report also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and action on outdoor lighting standards amendment (Chapter 14, Exhibit A, appendices I&II)
• Public hearing and action on home occupation standards amendment (Sections 25, 26, 27)
• Preliminary plat for The Meadows Addition: 71.582 acres, 54 residential lots, 4 HOA lots, Asa Hartfield Survey, Abstract 490
• Final plat for McConnell Maples Addition: 12.085 acres, 6 residential lots, J Warden Survey, Abstract 1333
• Final plat for The Morrison Addition: 14.078 acres, B.S. Nounan Survey Abstract 903 and M.S. Herrera Survey Abstract 545

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved amendments to the city's outdoor lighting standards and home occupation standards, both after public hearings with no citizen comments. The commission also approved preliminary and final plats for three residential additions, with one member recused on one item. All decisions were made by roll call votes as recorded.

• Approved amendment to outdoor lighting standards (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Home Occupation standards (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Meadows Addition, 54 lots on 71.582 acres (3-0, member recused)
• Approved final plat for McConnell Maples Addition, 6 lots on 12.085 acres, with staff verifying Grayson County Thoroughfare (4-0)
• Approved final plat for The Morrison Addition on 121 & Scoggins Rd, 14.078 acres (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will discuss updates to the Park Master Plan and park equipment. The board will also consider a recommendation for a new board member appointment.

• Adjusting Park Master Plan to remove wooden bridges and fill in the drainage ditch
• Approval of design and quantity for new park picnic tables and city ballpark bleachers
• Recommendation to City Council for appointment of Shanna McDaniel to Place 1
• Scheduling fence staining and requesting additional stain from the city
• Discussion of a golf tournament to raise money for the park

The Gunter Parks and Recreation Board approved amendments to the Park Master Plan to remove wooden bridges and fill a drainage ditch. They also approved re-staining the park fence and recommended Shanna McDaniel for appointment to Place 1 on the board. The board approved the April 29, 2021 meeting minutes. No action was taken on new picnic tables or ballpark bleachers.

• Approved the April 29, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously 3-0.
• Approved amendments to the Park Master Plan to remove wooden bridges and fill the drainage ditch, unanimously 3-0.
• Approved re-staining the park fence, unanimously 3-0.
• Recommended Shanna McDaniel for appointment to Place 1 on the board, unanimously 3-0.
• Discussed a golf tournament fundraiser and record retention, but took no action.
• Took no action on new park picnic tables or city ballpark bleachers.

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding public hearings and considering ordinances to annex and rezone a 71.582-acre tract called The Meadows, plus a separate rezoning on W. Main. The council will also vote on consent items, a development agreement for a 780-acre project, a wastewater plant change order, and a loan to a local business.

• Public hearings and possible annexation and rezoning of 71.582-acre The Meadows tract to PD with SF-E base
• Rezoning of 0.499-acre lot at 202 W. Main from C-1 to PD with C-1 base (JCS Holdings)
• Development agreement with Martinek Farming, LLC for ~780.28 acres in Double M Municipal Utility District
• Change Order #4 with CobbFendley on Downtown WWTP Replacement Project
• Resolution to loan funds from Gunter EDC to Hometown Sweet Tooth LLC

The Gunter City Council approved ordinances to annex and rezone a 71.582-acre tract known as The Meadows, changing it from agricultural to planned development with a base of single-family residential estates. It also approved a rezoning for 202 W. Main Street, amended residential landscaping rules, and approved several other items. A development agreement for the Double M MUD was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A–G, including minutes, activity reports, budget amendment, and interlocal agreements (4-0).
• Approved Ordinance #2021-06-17-02 annexing The Meadows, 71.582 acres (3-0, with two members recused).
• Approved Ordinance #2021-06-17-03 rezoning The Meadows to PD with base SF-E (3-0, with two members recused).
• Approved Ordinance #2021-06-17-04 amending residential landscaping requirements and plant list (4-0).
• Approved rezoning of 202 W. Main Street from C-1 to PD with base C-1 (4-0).
• Tabled the Double M MUD development agreement to the next meeting (4-0).
• Approved Resolution #2021-06-17-1 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures with future debt (4-0).
• Approved Change Order #4 with CobbFendley for the Downtown WWTP Replacement Project (4-0).

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on two rezoning requests and a landscaping code amendment. The first rezoning involves a 71.582-acre tract (The Meadows) to PD-Planned Development with SF-E base zoning. The second rezoning is for a 0.499-acre lot at 202 W. Main from C-1 to PD with C-1 base. The commission will also consider amending Chapter 14 zoning ordinance to change residential landscaping requirements and the approved/prohibited plant list.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 71.582 acres (Asa Hartfield Survey, Abstract 490) to PD with SF-E base (The Meadows)
• Public hearing and action on amendment to Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance, Exhibit A and appendices I & II for residential landscaping requirements and plant list
• Rezoning of 0.499-acre lot 9R, Supplementary Addition, 202 W. Main from C-1 to PD with C-1 base
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for a 71.582-acre tract on Pike Road (The Meadows) to a Planned Development District with a base zoning of SF-E, passing 4-0 after Tim Hale recused himself. The commission also approved an amendment to the city's residential landscaping requirements and approved/prohibited plant list (5-0), and approved a rezoning of a 0.499-acre lot at 202 W. Main from C-1 to Planned Development with a base C-1 district (5-0). The minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting were tabled to the July meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 71.582-acre tract (The Meadows) to PD with base SF-E (4-0)
• Approved residential landscaping requirements and plant list amendment (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.499-acre lot at 202 W. Main to PD with base C-1 (5-0)
• Tabled approval of May 13, 2021 minutes to July meeting

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss economic development negotiations in executive session, then reconvening to consider action on those items. The council will also discuss rental equipment for a Downtown Community Event and receive an update from Ben Rodriguez.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.087 for economic development negotiations
• Possible action on executive session items
• Rental equipment for Downtown Community Event
• Update from Ben Rodriguez

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation held a special meeting on June 2, 2021, and approved two items. They awarded a $20,000 USDA loan to Rodney and Kristy Pecina for an ice cream shop, with a 5-year term at 1% interest and no prepayment penalty. They also designated up to $1,500 for tents and rental equipment for the Downtown Community Event. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $20,000 USDA loan to Rodney and Kristy Pecina for an ice cream shop (unanimous)
• Designated up to $1,500 for tents and rental equipment for Downtown Community Event (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will discuss potential changes to the Park Master Plan and park equipment. The board is also considering a fundraising golf tournament and maintenance for park fencing.

• Adjusting Park Master Plan to remove bridges and fill in the drainage ditch
• Purchase of stain and scheduling for park fence staining
• Planning a golf tournament to raise money for the park
• Approval of design and quantity for new park picnic tables and city ball park bleachers
• Record retention for Parks and Recreation Board Minutes

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider actions on rezoning a property at 202 W. Main, amending subdivision and zoning ordinances, annexing a 71.582-acre tract, and approving contracts and agreements, including a $139,261.94 fleet lease and a certificate of obligation issuance. The agenda also includes routine consent items and financial overviews.

• Public hearing on rezoning 202 W. Main from C-1 to PD with base C-1
• Ordinance amendments to lot frontage/driveway and accessory building regulations
• Municipal Services Agreement and resolution for annexation of 71.582-acre tract (Asa Hartfield Survey)
• Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for $139,261.94 first year
• Interlocal agreements with Grayson County for street improvements and culvert replacement

The Gunter City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, activity reports, a budget amendment, and a resignation. It also passed ordinances amending lot frontage/driveway requirements and accessory building regulations, approved a municipal services agreement for a 71.582-acre annexation, and authorized a certificate of obligation. Multiple road repair agreements and a pothole patching machine purchase were approved.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-05-20-02 amending lot frontage and driveway requirements (3-1, Jason White opposed)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-05-20-03 amending accessory building regulations (4-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Agreement for 71.582-acre annexation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-05-20-1 setting public hearing for annexation on June 21, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved City Park Use Agreement with SWell Markets (4-0)
• Approved Open Services Agreement with NewGen Strategies (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-05-20-04 authorizing Certificate of Obligation Series 2021 (4-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss mobile food vendor regulations. They will compare food truck ordinances from other cities, discuss potential changes, and receive staff recommendations for proposed code amendments. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Comparison of cities' food truck ordinances
• Discussion on mobile food vendor regulations
• Recommendation to staff on proposed code changes

The Gunter City Council held a workshop to discuss proposed changes to food truck regulations, comparing ordinances from other cities. No formal decisions were made; the council provided recommendations to staff on proposed code changes, including setbacks, operating hours, commissary requirements, and permits. The meeting was procedural and adjourned without voting on any items.

• Discussed food truck ordinance changes, no vote taken
• Recommended 100-foot setback from fixed food service entrances
• Recommended removing 40-foot distance between food trucks
• Recommended limiting food truck operations to 100 hours over four days
• Recommended requiring commissary use and Grayson County health permits
• Recommended requiring property owner agreements, sales tax affidavit, liability insurance, and fire inspection

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on a rezoning request for a 0.499-acre tract at 202 W. Main from C-1 to Planned Development, plus amendments to subdivision lot frontage/driveway rules and accessory building regulations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.

• Rezoning of 202 W. Main (Lot 9R, Supplementary Addition) from C-1 to PD with C-1 base
• Amendment to Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulations: lot frontage and driveway requirements
• Amendment to Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance Section 30: accessory building/dwelling requirements
• Approval of April 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission approved amendments to the City's Code of Ordinances regarding lot frontage and driveway requirements, and accessory building/dwelling regulations, both unanimously. A rezoning request for 202 W. Main was tabled to the June meeting. No public comments were made during the hearings.

• Approved amendments to lot frontage and driveway requirements (4-0)
• Approved amendments to accessory building/dwelling regulations (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 202 W. Main to June meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider a community shredding event on June 12 and a request to support the Gunter Library and Museum with a portable A/C and heat unit. They will also discuss the EDC website and video, and the Treasurer's report, with an update from Ben Rodriquez.

• Community Shredding Event on June 12
• Request to support Gunter Library and Museum with portable A/C and heat unit
• EDC website and video discussion
• Treasurer's report
• Update report from Ben Rodriquez

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation approved a $50 donation for a community shredding event on June 12 and approved funding half the cost of a portable A/C and heat unit for the Gunter Library and Museum, not to exceed $1,700. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting, and discussed the EDC website, video, and treasurer's report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including March 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $50 donation for community shredding event on June 12 (unanimous)
• Approved half cost of portable A/C and heat unit for Gunter Library and Museum, not to exceed $1,700 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss board leadership changes and the approval of a Farmers Market Agreement. The board will also consider purchasing new picnic tables and updating its monthly meeting schedule.

• Approval of Farmers Market Agreement
• Purchase of new park picnic tables and removal of old tables
• Resignation of Darren Kincaid and appointments for President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Proposal to move meetings to the 4th Thursday of every month
• Discussion of record retention for board minutes

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board accepted Darren Kincaid's resignation, appointed Holly Moore as president and Jason Padgett as treasurer, approved the farmers market agreement, approved purchasing new park picnic tables and removing old ones, and moved meetings to the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. All votes were unanimous 7-0. No citizen comments were made.

• Accepted Darren Kincaid's resignation from the board (7-0)
• Appointed Holly Moore as president and Jason Padgett as treasurer (7-0)
• Approved the farmers market agreement (7-0)
• Approved purchase of new park picnic tables and removal of old ones (7-0)
• Moved board meetings to 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00pm (7-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances amending water and wastewater impact fees, as well as changes to the Planning and Zoning Commission's membership and appointment process. They will also vote on several plats, a consulting agreement, and a temporary suspension of mobile food vendor permits. Consent agenda items include ratifying roadway impact fee agreements with two developers.

• Ordinance amending water impact fees
• Ordinance amending wastewater impact fees
• Final plat for Vest Addition, 232 La Buena Vida Drive
• Replat for 1401 Taylor Ct and 1124 Karsten Ridge Pass
• Professional services agreement with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers

The Gunter City Council approved ordinances setting water and wastewater impact fees at $4,215.00 each, amended the Planning and Zoning Commission membership to seven voting members, approved several plats and replats, denied a minor plat for East College Addition, approved a civil engineering services agreement with Pacheco Koch, and limited mobile food vendor permits to two days. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-04-15-01 amending P&Z Commission membership to seven voting members (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-04-15-02 setting Water Impact Fee max $4,215.00 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-04-15-03 setting Wastewater Impact Fee max $4,215.00 (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Vest Addition, 232 La Buena Vida Drive (5-0)
• Approved Replat for 1401 Taylor Ct (5-0)
• Approved Replat for 1124 Karsten Ridge Pass (5-0)
• Denied Minor Replat for East College Addition, 299 E. College St (5-0)
• Approved Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Pacheco Koch (5-0)

City Council

The Gunter Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from PSLG Holdings LLC to the city's minimum lot width requirements for 297 and 299 East College Street. The board will also approve minutes from its February 25, 2021 meeting. This is a regular meeting with two agenda items.

• Variance request from PSLG Holdings LLC for 297 and 299 East College Street
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2021 Board of Adjustment meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting. They then denied a variance request from PSLG Holdings LLC to the City's minimum lot width requirements for 297 and 299 East College Street. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved minutes from February 25, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Denied variance request for 297 and 299 East College Street (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider amending the zoning ordinance to change the membership and appointment process of the commission. They will also decide on a final plat, a minor plat, and two replats for properties in the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 14, Section 35.1 of the zoning ordinance regarding P&Z membership and appointments
• Final plat for The Vest Addition, 5.0 acres at 232 La Buena Vida Drive (ETJ)
• Minor plat for East College Addition, 1.877 acres at 299 E. College Street
• Replat for lot 310R, Block P, The Bridges at Preston Crossing, 1.106 acres at 1401 Taylor Ct.
• Replat for lot 256R, Block N, The Bridges at Preston Crossing, 0.58 acres at 1124 Karsten Ridge Pass

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the City's Code of Ordinances changing the membership and appointment process for the commission. They also approved final plat recommendations for The Vest Addition and two replats in The Bridges at Preston Crossing, and denied a minor plat for East College Addition. The meeting was procedural with no citizen comments.

• Approved amendment to zoning ordinance Section 35.1 on commission membership/appointment (5-0)
• Approved final plat recommendation for The Vest Addition at 232 La Buena Vida Drive (5-0)
• Denied minor plat recommendation for East College Addition at 299 E. College Street (3-2)
• Approved replat recommendation for lot 310R at 1401 Taylor Ct. (5-0)
• Approved replat recommendation for lot 256R at 1124 Karsten Ridge Pass (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for a 6.831-acre tract at the southwest corner of Block Road and E. Main Street (FM 121), changing it from SF-1 to Planned Development with base districts of SF-E and C-1. The council will also consider a final plat for Hidden Ranch Estates, an engineering contract for a TxCDBG grant, and several other items including police software and a school district MOU.

• Rezoning of 6.831 acres at Block Road and E. Main Street (FM 121) from SF-1 to PD with SF-E and C-1 base districts (Maytree Estates)
• Final plat for Hidden Ranch Estates, a 23.0-acre tract at Pike Road and McConnell Road
• Resolution awarding engineering contract for 21/22 TxCDBG grant application
• Approval of Lexipol policy and training software for Gunter Police Department
• Ratification of roadway impact fee agreements with Sutton Field Investments, Licorice Peaks 2020, Ltd., and Platinum Tollway 528 Partners

The Gunter City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, including minutes, activity reports, financials, roadway impact fee agreements, election cancellation, and a zoning ordinance amendment. The Maytree Estates rezoning request was tabled to the May meeting. The council also approved the Hidden Ranch Estates final plat, an engineering contract with Pacheco Koch, Lexipol software for the police department, a memorandum of understanding with GISD Police, a baseball field contract with GYA, and two park board appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, and resolutions (5-0)
• Tabled Maytree Estates rezoning to May Council Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Hidden Ranch Estates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-03-18-4 awarding engineering contract to Pacheco Koch (5-0)
• Approved Lexipol policy and training software for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-03-18-5 MOU with GISD Police Department (5-0)
• Approved new Baseball Field Contract with GYA, waiving $1,500 field fee (5-0)
• Appointed Gregory Paul Romeo to Place 2 and Jason Padgett to Place 7 (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will meet to discuss baseball field operations and board membership. The board may recommend a new contract with GYA to the City Council and consider filling two board vacancies.

• Approval and recommendation to City Council for a new Baseball Field Contract with GYA
• Removal of baseball field bleachers due to safety concerns
• City storage building for the baseball field
• Appointment and recommendation to City Council for board positions Place 2 and Place 7
• Acceptance of Sherry Carter's resignation from the board

Planning & Zoning

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing and consider recommendations to the City Council on the City's impact fees for water and wastewater. The committee will also approve minutes from a September 2018 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Public hearing on water impact fee recommendation
• Public hearing on wastewater impact fee recommendation
• Consider recommendation to City Council on water impact fees
• Consider recommendation to City Council on wastewater impact fees
• Approve minutes from September 13, 2018 meeting

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council increase impact fees for both water and wastewater, with the fees to be used for capital improvements only and to exclude maintenance. The committee also approved the minutes from its September 13, 2018 meeting. Public hearings were held for both fee recommendations; one citizen comment was received on the water fee, and no comments on the wastewater fee.

• Approved minutes from the September 13, 2018 meeting (6-0).
• Approved a recommendation to City Council for a water impact fee increase, with revisions: uses for capital improvements only, excluding maintenance (6-0).
• Approved a recommendation to City Council for a wastewater impact fee increase, with revisions: uses for capital improvements only, excluding maintenance (6-0).

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for a 6.831-acre tract at the southwest corner of Block Road and E. Main Street (FM 121), from SF-1 to Planned Development with base districts SF-E and C-1 (Maytree Estates). They will also consider a final plat for Hidden Ranch Estates, a 23-acre tract in the ETJ at the northeast corner of Pike Road and McConnell Road. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, citizen comments, and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 6.831 acres (Maytree Estates) from SF-1 to PD with SF-E and C-1 base districts
• Consider final plat for Hidden Ranch Estates, ~23 acres at Pike Road and McConnell Road in ETJ
• Approval of February 11, 2021 meeting minutes

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend to the City Council a rezoning request for a ±6.831-acre tract at the southwest corner of Block Road and E. Main Street (FM 121) from SF-1 to PD with a base of SF-E and C-1 (Maytree Estates). The commission also unanimously approved the final plat for Hidden Ranch Estates, a ±23.0-acre tract at the northeast corner of Pike Road and McConnell Road. Minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was procedural and included a public hearing with one citizen comment.

• Approved minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Recommended approval to Council for the Maytree Estates rezoning request (3-2, opposed by Tim Hale and John Alzner).
• Approved the Final Plat for Hidden Ranch Estates (5-0).

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting to consider two business items: a request from GYA for a storage shed at the park, and a loan application from Rodney and Kristy Pecina for a USDA loan. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and citizen comments.

• GYA request for a storage shed for fields at the park
• Loan application from Rodney and Kristy Pecina for a USDA loan
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation held a special meeting on March 9, 2021, and approved two items. They approved a request from GYA for a storage shed at the park, not to exceed $4,000, with installation on a concrete pad. They also voted to turn a USDA loan application from Rodney and Kristy Pecina over to Ben Rodriguez. The consent agenda, including minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including February 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GYA storage shed for park fields not to exceed $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved turning Pecina USDA loan application over to Ben Rodriguez (unanimous)

City Council

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss strategic planning. The agenda includes reviewing an environmental scan, identifying key local issues, reviewing mission and vision, and setting strategic priorities, benchmarks, and action steps. This is a discussion-only workshop with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Joint workshop with City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
• Review of environmental scan
• Discussion of key local issues
• Review of mission and vision
• Establishing strategic priorities, benchmarks, and action steps

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission held a workshop on March 6, 2021, to discuss strategic planning. The agenda included reviewing an environmental scan, key local issues, mission and vision, and identifying and ranking strategic priorities. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 3:39 pm.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the workshop.
• The workshop covered strategic planning topics including environmental scan, key issues, mission/vision, and priorities.
• The meeting was adjourned at 3:39 pm.