Gunter public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council is meeting to accept the resignations of five council members effective December 19, 2023. The body will discuss and act upon appointments to fill these vacancies and administer the Oaths of Office.

• Resignation of Connie Eubanks (Place 5)
• Resignation of Cheyrl Cohagan (Place 4) and appointment of Jessica Dunn
• Resignation of Spencer Marks (Place 3) and appointment of Josh Long
• Resignation of Patsy Whitaker (Place 2) and appointment of Kristofer Atkinson
• Resignation of Larry Peters (Place 1)

City Council

The City Council is calling an emergency meeting for several city boards. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

• P & Z Board quorum
• EDC Board quorum
• Park Board quorum
• TIRZ No. I Board quorum

City Council

The City Council is meeting to accept the resignations of five council members effective December 18, 2023. The body will discuss and act upon appointing five new members to fill these vacancies and administer the Oaths of Office.

• Resignation of Connie Eubanks (Place 5) and appointment of Kristofer Atkinson
• Resignation of Cheyrl Cohagan (Place 4) and appointment of Jessica Dunn
• Resignation of Spencer Marks (Place 3) and appointment of Josh Long
• Resignation of Patsy Whitaker (Place 2) and appointment of Jason White
• Resignation of Larry Peters (Place 1) and appointment of Chad Rutherford

City Council

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to discuss the city's long-range development. The body will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt a Future Land Use Map for the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance adopting a Future Land Use Map
• Proposed Ordinance adopting the Future Land Use Map of the City of Gunter, Texas

City Council

The City Council will consider the resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Marks and the appointment of Jessica Dunn to Council Member Place No. 3. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance to extend the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction to include approximately 730 acres near Mackey Road.

• Resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Marks from Council Member Place No. 3
• Removal of Spencer Marks as a signer for the City of Gunter with Simmons Bank
• Appointment and oath of office for Jessica Dunn to Council Member Place No. 3
• Ordinance to extend extraterritorial jurisdiction for approximately 730 acres east of HWY 259

City Council

The agenda is for a Joint Special City Council and P & Z meeting. It serves as a notice of a possible quorum for the EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board, though no formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to hear public comments and consider adopting an ordinance that approves the Future Land Use Map for the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The map, prepared by the City Engineer, guides long-range development. A prior public hearing was held on December 6, 2023.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance adopting the Future Land Use Map
• Discussion and action on ordinance adopting the Future Land Use Map
• Map covers city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Ordinance includes severability, repealer, and effective date provisions

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss several economic development items, including a funding request from the Gunter Library, a downtown fiber internet project, and an update on Modtubs. The board will also administer the oath of office to a new member and approve minutes and a financial report.

• Administer oath of office to Place 2 Joshua Long
• Approve minutes from August 3, 2023 meeting and review September 2023 Financial Report
• Discuss Gunter Library request for future funding
• Discuss Downtown Fiber Internet
• Modtubs Update

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a Future Land Use Map and extending the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The body will also discuss ratifying the elimination of the City Manager form of government and the associated position.

• Proposed Ordinance adopting a Future Land Use Map
• Proposed extension of extraterritorial jurisdiction for approximately 730 acres east of HWY 289
• Ratification of November 16th vote to abandon City Manager form of government
• Issuance of a request for qualifications (RFQ) for legal services
• Appointment of Josh Long and Kristofer Atkinson to the Gunter Economic Development Corporation

City Council

The agenda is procedural boilerplate. It provides notice of a possible quorum of several city boards, though no formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to officially record the results of the November 7, 2023, election. This election concerned the proposal to abandon the City Manager form of government.

• Canvass results for the November 7, 2023, Special Election regarding the City Manager form of government

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate notifying the public of a possible quorum of several city boards. No formal business or action will be taken by the named boards.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the potential abandonment of the City Manager form of government and the elimination of that position. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezoning and replatting on W. Oak Street and updates to subdivision ordinances.

• Motion to eliminate the City Manager position per Texas Local Government Code Section 25.072
• Rezone of eight lots on W. Oak Street from Townhouses Residentials (TH) to Two-Family Residential (TF)
• Replat of eight lots into three on W. Oak Street
• Adoption of the Grayson County Thoroughfare Plan
• Ordinance to amend Park Improvement Fees in the Subdivision Ordinance

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. It provides notice that members of several city boards may be present at the City Council meeting, but no formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the November 7, 2023, special election. This election concerned whether to abandon the City Manager form of government.

• Canvass of election results for the Special Election to abandon the City Manager form of government

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the abandonment of a section of South 7th Street right-of-way at Main Street, requested by John Carter to develop a wellness center on adjacent property. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the October 12, 2023 regular meeting. Staff recommends approval of the abandonment, which would convey half the right-of-way to the applicant and half to the neighboring property owner.

• Abandonment of right-of-way on South 7th Street at Main (Case RA2023-001)
• Applicant: John Carter, Gunter Land 201 Main, LLC
• Proposed use: wellness center, fire lane, additional parking
• Utility easement required for existing Atmos gas line
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

This is a notice of a possible quorum of multiple Gunter city boards (City Council, EDC, Park Board, TIRZ No. I) meeting jointly on November 9, 2023. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the boards. It is a procedural notice only.

• Possible quorum of City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. I Board
• Meeting at Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX
• No formal business or action to be taken

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss several economic development items, including a library funding request, downtown fiber internet, and a Modtubs update. The board will also administer the oath of office to a new member and consider routine consent agenda items.

• Oath of office for Place 2 Joshua Long
• Approve August 3, 2023 minutes and September 2023 financial report
• Gunter Library request for future funding discussion
• Downtown Fiber Internet discussion
• Modtubs Update

Municipal Development District

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council, P&Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board meeting on November 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards. It is a procedural notice only.

• Meeting of City Council, P&Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board
• No formal business or action to be taken
• Location: Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX

City Council

The City Council will consider several petitions for release from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) under Senate Bill 2038. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding rezoning and replatting of lots on W. Oak Street.

• Five petitions for release from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
• Rezone of eight lots from Townhouses to Two-Family Residential on W. Oak Street
• Replat of eight lots into three on W. Oak Street
• Replat of two lots into one at 201 S. Main Street
• Mutual termination of BNSF Development Agreement

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 boards at the City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards. The agenda is procedural only, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Possible quorum of P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board
• Meeting at Gunter Elementary Cafeteria, 200 W. Elm Street
• No formal business or action by the named boards

Planning & Zoning

This is a notice of a possible quorum of several city boards (City Council, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1) at the Planning & Zoning meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by those boards. The agenda is procedural only.

• Possible quorum of City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. 1 Board
• Meeting at Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX
• No formal business or action by the named boards

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on three development requests: rezoning eight lots on W. Oak Street to allow three duplexes, replatting those lots into three, and replatting two lots on S. Main Street into one for a fitness center. The commission will also discuss amendments to the Bridges Phase 2A preliminary plat and a new preliminary plat for Palmer Lakes in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Rezone 8 lots from Townhouses (TH) to Two-Family (TF) for 3 duplexes (Frasier Capital, W. Oak Street)
• Replat 8 lots into 3 for duplex units (Frasier Capital, W. Oak Street)
• Replat 2 lots into 1 for fitness center (John Carter, 201 S. Main Street)
• Amend Preliminary Plat for Bridges Phase 2A Development
• Preliminary Plat for Palmer Lakes subdivision at Westman Road and Little Elm Creek Road (ETJ)

Municipal Development District

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Gunter City Council and several boards (P&Z, Park, TIRZ No. 1) at a City Council meeting. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by these boards. It is procedural in nature.

• Possible quorum of City Council, P&Z Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. 1 Board
• Meeting at Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX
• No formal business or action to be taken

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting to swear in two new board members, approve prior minutes, and discuss several economic development topics. Key discussions include a library funding request, downtown fiber internet, and an update on Modtubs. The meeting may also enter closed session for legal advice on agenda items.

• Administer oath of office to Place 2 Joshua Long and Place 4 Kristofer Atkinson
• Approve minutes from August 3, 2023 meeting
• Gunter Library request for future funding discussion
• Downtown Fiber Internet discussion
• Modtubs Update

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Gunter City Council and several boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1) meeting on October 3, 2023. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by the boards. The meeting is procedural in nature, serving as a public notice rather than a decision-making session.

• Possible quorum of P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. 1 Board
• Meeting at Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX
• No formal business or action by boards

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on matters related to the BNSF Development Agreement and Lackland Development, including a closed executive session with the city attorney. They will also consider creating an advisory board for the BNSF development and setting future agenda items.

• Executive session on BNSF Development Agreement and Lackland Development
• Possible action on executive session items
• Creation of an Advisory Board for BNSF Development
• Determining future City Council agenda items

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and possibly take action on four items: the duties of the board and staff liaison, the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, a Park Concept Plan for the City Park, and the frequency of board meetings. The agenda includes a public comment period. No financial impacts or legal reviews are listed for any item.

• Discussion of Parkland Dedication Ordinance, including land conveyance or fees for new residential developments
• Review of Park Concept Plan for the City Park
• Consideration of changing the board's meeting frequency
• Clarification of board duties and staff liaison role

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a meeting on September 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. The agenda is a notice of a possible quorum of several city boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1) attending the council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards at this meeting.

• Possible quorum of P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board
• Meeting at Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone about 950 acres near State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad to heavy industrial (M-2) uses, but the hearing will not be held because a new annexation petition and zoning request were received. The council will also consider several ordinance amendments, a final plat for a GISD elementary school, an interlocal agreement for EMS services, and appointments to boards.

• Rezone ~950 acres east of SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road, to M-2 heavy industrial (hearing cancelled due to new petition)
• Final plat for GISD Elementary west of Bridges Subdivision
• Ordinance to require annual budget workshop
• Ordinance to regulate public meeting decorum
• Interlocal agreement authorizing Grayson County to procure EMS services for Gunter

City Council

This is a public meeting to discuss the reconstruction of Preston Glen Rd. No formal business or action will be taken by any of the listed boards.

• Discussion of Preston Glen Rd reconstruction

Planning & Zoning

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board at a City Council meeting on September 14, 2023. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards. It is a procedural notice only.

• Possible quorum of City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board
• Meeting at Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX
• No formal business or action to be taken

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a text amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance that would allow minor plats creating four or fewer lots to be approved by the Director of Community & Economic Development. The commission will also consider amendments to the Preliminary Plat for Bridges Phase 2A and approval of the Final Plat for a GISD Elementary school west of the Bridges Subdivision. A public hearing on a proposed 950-acre rezoning near SH 289 and BNSF Railroad was cancelled due to a new annexation petition and zoning request. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on 950-acre rezoning near SH 289 and BNSF Railroad cancelled due to new annexation petition
• Text amendment to allow minor plats (4 or fewer lots) to be approved by Director of Community & Economic Development
• Consider amending Preliminary Plat for Bridges Phase 2A Development
• Consider approving Final Plat for GISD Elementary west of Bridges Subdivision
• Approval of minutes from July 13, July 26, and August 19 meetings

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes, followed by citizen comments and board business. The board may convene into a closed executive session to seek confidential legal advice on agenda items. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Citizen comments (2-minute limit per speaker)
• Possible closed executive session for legal advice

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal matters, including BNSF agreement options and Texas Open Meetings Act issues, in executive session. They may take action on these items and decide which items to place on future agendas. A proposed voluntary annexation of a 435-acre tract was cancelled because the owner failed to re-submit the petition, so no public hearing will be held.

• Executive session on BNSF agreement options and Texas Open Meetings Act issues
• Possible action on executive session items
• Determining future agenda items
• Cancelled voluntary annexation of 435.024 acres near SH 289 and BNSF Railroad

The provided document is a meeting agenda and notice rather than minutes of action. It lists items for discussion, including an executive session and future agenda planning, but does not record any decisions or votes.

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Gunter City Council and all boards at a social gathering for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the North Dallas Tollway at FM 121. No formal decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is purely ceremonial.

• Ribbon cutting for North Dallas Tollway at FM 121
• Social gathering of City Council and all boards

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a social gathering of the Gunter City Council and all boards. No official business will be conducted; it is purely a social event.

• Social gathering of City Council and ALL Boards
• Held at Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss BNSF Agreement options and legal privileges with the City Attorney. After reconvening, they may take action on those items and decide which topics to place on future agendas. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or specific action items listed.

• Executive session on BNSF Agreement options
• Executive session on meetings with Mayor, City Manager, and legal privileges
• Possible action on executive session items
• Determining future agenda items

The City Council held a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss BNSF agreement options and legal matters. No action was taken on the executive session items. The Council approved adding a presentation by Commissioner Phyllis James to the September agenda.

• Approved request for Commissioner Phyllis James to present on Grayson County developments at the September meeting (5-0)
• No action taken on BNSF Agreement options or legal matters discussed in Executive Session

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting on August 29, 2023, primarily to recess into executive session to consult with the City Attorney on pending litigation, settlement offers, and Texas Open Meetings Act issues, including BNSF Agreement options. After reconvening, the council may take action on executive session items and decide which agenda items to place on future meeting agendas. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific public decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for attorney consultation on BNSF Agreement options
• Discussion of meetings with Mayor, City Manager, and Legal, and privileges
• Texas Open Meetings Act issues and processes
• Possible action on executive session items after reconvening
• Directing City Secretary on future agenda items

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a joint workshop meeting of the Gunter City Council, Planning & Zoning, EDC, Park Board, and TIRZ 1. The agenda is entirely procedural and training-focused, covering board conduct, protocols, the Texas Open Meetings Act, anti-harassment policies, and social media use. No decisions, ordinances, or financial items are scheduled for discussion.

• Joint workshop of City Council, P&Z, EDC, Park Board, and TIRZ 1
• Training on Texas Open Meetings Act and open records requests
• Discussion of anti-harassment and anti-violence policies
• Social media traps guidance for board members
• Meeting held at Gunter First Baptist Church — The Rock, 99 Gentle Creek Lane

The City Council, P & Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ 1 held a joint workshop meeting. The session focused on policy-setting authority, conduct protocols, open records, and the Texas Open Meetings Act. No substantive votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council, P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ 1 held a joint workshop meeting. The session focused on policy, conduct protocols, open records, and the Texas Open Meetings Act. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded.

Municipal Development District

The Gunter City Council, Planning & Zoning, EDC, Park Board, and TIRZ 1 will hold a joint workshop to discuss board conduct, protocols, the Texas Open Meetings Act, anti-harassment policies, and social media use. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely training and policy discussion.

• Discussion of authority to set policy on the city's behalf
• Training on Texas Open Meetings Act and open records requests
• Review of anti-harassment and anti-violence policies
• Discussion of social media traps for officials
• Workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Gunter First Baptist Church – The Rock

The City Council and various boards held a joint workshop to discuss city policy, conduct protocols, and the Texas Open Meetings Act. The minutes record the topics discussed but do not list any formal votes or decisions made.

TIRZ

The Gunter City Council, Planning & Zoning, EDC, Park Board, and TIRZ 1 will hold a joint workshop to discuss governance topics including council conduct, the Texas Open Meetings Act, anti-harassment policies, and social media use. No formal decisions or votes are listed; the agenda is primarily training and policy discussion.

• Discussion of authority to set policy on the city's behalf
• Training on the Texas Open Meetings Act
• Review of anti-harassment and anti-violence policies
• Discussion of social media traps for officials
• Open records request handling

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter City Council, Planning & Zoning, EDC, Park Board, and TIRZ 1 are holding a joint workshop to discuss governance topics including authority to set policy, conduct and protocols, the Texas Open Meetings Act, anti-harassment and anti-violence policies, and social media use. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and training-oriented.

• Workshop on authority to set policy on the City's behalf
• Discussion of Texas Open Meetings Act requirements
• Review of anti-harassment and anti-violence policies
• Social media traps for officials
• Open records request handling

The City Council, P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ 1 held a joint workshop meeting. The session focused on policy-setting, conduct protocols, open records, and the Texas Open Meetings Act. No substantive votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2023-2024 budget and a tax rate of $0.474252, along with ratifying the property tax revenue increase. They will also vote on three voluntary annexation ordinances and related municipal services agreements, and order a special election on November 7, 2023, to decide whether to abandon the city manager form of government. The agenda includes several routine consent items and an executive session on BNSF agreement options.

• Adopt FY2023-2024 budget and tax rate of $0.474252
• Annex 10-acre tract at 226 Anani Parkway (CAD 409269)
• Annex 145.911-acre tract west of Wall Street Road (CADs 369059, 131670)
• Annex 6.79-acre tract at 289 Anani Parkway (CAD 409266)
• Order special election to abandon city manager government on Nov 7, 2023

The City Council ordered a special election for November 7, 2023, to abandon the City Manager form of government. The council also adopted the FY2023-2024 budget and tax rate, and approved three property annexations.

• Ordered Special Election to abandon City Manager form of government for Nov 7, 2023 (3-1)
• Approved Joint Special Election Agreement with Grayson County (3-1)
• Adopted FY2023-2024 Budget via Ordinance #2023-08-17-04 (4-0)
• Adopted FY2023-2024 Tax Rate of $0.474252 via Ordinance #2023-08-17-05 (4-0)
• Ratified Property Tax Revenue increase reflected in the budget (4-0)
• Approved annexation of 10.0 acre tract at 226 Anani Parkway (Ordinance #2023-08-17-01)
• Approved annexation of 145.911 acre tract west of Wall Street Road (Ordinance #2023-08-17-02) (4-0)
• Approved annexation of 6.79 acre tract at 289 Anani Parkway (Ordinance #2023-08-17-03) (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, citizen comments, and approval of prior minutes, with no action items listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• No action items on agenda
• Approval of July 13, 2023 minutes listed

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation approved its proposed budget for 2024. The board also approved the June 1, 2023, meeting minutes and the treasurer's report covering June and July activity.

• Approved minutes from June 1, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report for June and July activity (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2024 budget (unanimous)

City Council

The Gunter City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to consider two major land-use actions. They will hold public hearings on the proposed voluntary annexation of a 435-acre tract and the rezoning of approximately 950 acres as a Planned Development District with heavy industrial (M-2) base zoning, both located east of State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road. The council will also consider a first amendment to a development agreement with BNSF Development Co. and BNSF Railway Company, and may vote on ordinances to annex the 435-acre tract and adopt the rezoning.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of ~435.024 acres (Daniel Lloyd Survey, Abstract 706; Harry Campbell Survey, Abstract 244)
• Joint public hearing on rezoning ~950 acres as Planned Development District with M-2 (Manufacturing/Industrial — Heavy) base zoning
• Consideration of First Amendment to Development Agreement with BNSF Development Co., LLC and BNSF Railway Company (dated May 18, 2023)
• Ordinance to annex the 435.024-acre tract and extend city limits
• Ordinance to rezone/adopt initial zoning for the ~950-acre tract as Planned Development District with M-2 base zoning

The City Council voted to deny the First Amendment to the Development Agreement with BNSF Development Co., LLC and BNSF Railway Company. Other proposed actions regarding annexation and rezoning of BNSF-related property were not acted upon after BNSF withdrew its application.

• Denied First Amendment to Development Agreement between BNSF Development Co., LLC, BNSF Railway Company, and the City of Gunter (5-0)
• No action taken on ordinance to annex 435.024 acre tract due to BNSF withdrawing application
• No action taken on recommendation to rezone 950 acres as Planned Development District (M-2) due to BNSF withdrawing application
• No action taken on ordinance to rezone 950 acres as Planned Development District (M-2) due to BNSF withdrawing application

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to consider two major land-use actions: annexing a 435-acre tract and rezoning approximately 950 acres as a Planned Development District with heavy industrial (M-2) base zoning. Both items involve property east of State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road. Public hearings on these items remain open from June 15, 2023, and the council may take final action on the annexation and zoning ordinances.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of a 435.024-acre tract (Daniel Lloyd Survey, Abstract 706; Harry Campbell Survey, Abstract 244)
• Public hearing on rezoning ~950 acres to Planned Development District with M-2 (Manufacturing/Industrial - Heavy) base zoning
• Council action on ordinance to annex the 435-acre tract
• Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation on the 950-acre rezoning ordinance
• Council action on ordinance to rezone the 950-acre tract

City Council voted to deny the first amendment to the development agreement with BNSF Development Co., LLC and BNSF Railway Company. No action was taken on the proposed annexation or rezoning of property near State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad because BNSF withdrew the application.

• Denied First Amendment to Development Agreement between BNSF Development Co., LLC, BNSF Railway Company, and the City of Gunter (5-0)
• No action taken on annexation of 435.024 acre tract due to BNSF withdrawing application
• No action taken on rezoning of 950 acres to Planned Development District/M-2 due to BNSF withdrawing application

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider annexing several large tracts of land, including a 435-acre parcel near SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, and rezone about 950 acres to heavy industrial (M-2) uses. They will also vote on municipal service agreements with property owners, award a street reconstruction contract, set a proposed tax rate, and discuss the FY2023-2024 budget.

• Public hearings on annexation of 435-acre tract (SH 289/BNSF) and rezoning ~950 acres to M-2 heavy industrial
• Annexation ordinances for 10-acre (226 Anani Pkwy), 145.9-acre (Wall St/McDonald Rd), and 12.04-acre (189 Layla Dr/289 Anani Pkwy) tracts
• Municipal service agreements with Terra Enterprises LLC, Anani LLC, and Gonzalez Brothers Real Estate LLC
• Award Preston Glen Street Reconstruction to JBM Excavation LLC for $368,097
• Set proposed FY2023-2024 tax rate at $0.483214 (not to exceed)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone approximately 950 acres east of State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road, from a Planned Development District to a Planned Development District allowing heavy industrial (M-2) uses. The commission will also consider a minor plat request by Ashley and Flint Williams for property at 416-442 Kerfoot Rd in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the June 8, 2023 minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning ~950 acres east of SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road, to M-2 heavy industrial district
• Consider action on rezoning request by BNSF Railways for the same ~950-acre property
• Minor plat request by Ashley and Flint Williams for 416-442 Kerfoot Rd, Gunter, TX (ETJ)

The commission tabled a rezoning request for approximately 950 acres of property near State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad to seek further information on permitted uses. A minor plat request for property on Kerfoot Road was approved. The meeting included extensive public testimony opposing the BNSF Railway proposal.

• Approved minutes of the June 8, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of approximately 950 acres for BNSF Railways for further information on permitted uses and definitions (5-0)
• Approved Minor Plat request by Ashley and Flint Williams at 416-442 Kerfoot Rd (5-0)

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for an informal social gathering between the Gunter City Council and BNSF Logistics, not a regular business meeting. No official action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Community engagement event with BNSF Logistics
• Held at Gunter Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th Street
• No action or minutes expected

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a social gathering, not a regular meeting. The Gunter City Council and GISD Board will have a dinner at 105 Beavers Bend, Gunter, Texas. No formal action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Social gathering of City Council and GISD Board
• Location: 105 Beavers Bend, Gunter, Texas
• No action or minutes expected

City Council

The Gunter Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and to discuss and possibly act on a variance request. The variance would reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet for a property in the Bridges PUD subdivision to allow construction of a pergola.

• Variance request by John Candelaria for 1409 Bearpath Way to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 15 feet
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022 Board of Adjustment meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request to allow a pergola construction at a residential property. The board also approved the minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Minutes from July 21, 2022 Board of Adjustment Meeting (4-0)
• Approved variance for John Candelaria at 1409 Bearpath Way to reduce minimum rear yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet (4-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on a proposed voluntary annexation of a 435-acre tract and a rezoning of approximately 950 acres to heavy industrial (M-2) uses, including asphalt and chemical manufacturing. The council will also discuss legal matters in executive session, approve routine consent items, and consider board appointments and resignations.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 435.024 acres east of SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road
• Public hearing on rezoning 950 acres to Planned Development for M-2 heavy industrial uses, including asphalt and chemical manufacturing
• Consider preliminary plat for Gunter ISD
• Ordinance amending Master Fee Schedule, Section F1.007 Fire Fees
• Board resignations and appointments: P&Z, EDC, Park Board

The City Council approved a preliminary plat for Gunter ISD contingent on a traffic impact agreement. The council also updated fire fees in the Master Fee Schedule and appointed several members to the P&Z, EDC, and Park boards.

• Approved Gunter ISD Preliminary Plat conditioned on a traffic impact agreement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2023-06-15-01 amending Fire Fees and Administration Fee to 25% (5-0)
• Approved board resignations and appointments for P&Z, EDC, and Park boards (5-0)
• Approved May 2023 Financial and Police Department Activity reports (5-0)
• Approved May 16 and May 18 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of approximately 950 acres to July 20, 2023 (5-0)
• Kept public hearing open for voluntary annexation of 435.024 acres until July 20, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved attendance of Finance Director and EMS consultant in Executive Session (5-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a workshop meeting to hear a presentation from BNSF Railway about a proposed logistics center in Gunter, including details on the project, economic impact, and community benefits. The council will also hear from the City of Cleveland about its partnership with BNSF on a similar logistics center. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• BNSF overview of logistics center project in Gunter
• Economic impact analysis and community benefits presentation
• Virtual presentation from City of Cleveland on its BNSF partnership
• Lunch hosted by BNSF for attendees

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning approximately 950 acres east of State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road, from a Planned Development District to an M-2 Heavy Industrial district with additional uses. The commission will also discuss a preliminary plat for Gunter ISD and accept a resignation with recommendations for board reappointments. The meeting includes routine items like citizen comments, director's report, and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning ~950 acres near SH 289 and BNSF Railroad to M-2 Heavy Industrial with added uses (asphalt, chemical, concrete, etc.)
• Discussion and possible action on Preliminary Plat request for Gunter ISD
• Acceptance of resignation of Patsy Whitaker and recommendation for P&Z board reappointments
• Approval of April 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The commission voted to recommend the denial of a Preliminary Plat request for Gunter ISD. A proposed rezoning of approximately 950 acres for BNSF Railway was continued to July 13, 2023. The board also accepted a member's resignation and recommended reappointments to City Council.

• Recommended denial to City Council for Gunter ISD Preliminary Plat request (6-0)
• Continued BNSF Railway rezoning of approximately 950 acres to July 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Patsy Whitaker (6-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Ken Boyd, Kent Kirkpatrick, and Jordan Wilde to City Council (6-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several funding requests, including up to $300,000 for restoring the Historic Downtown Water Tower and up to $25,000 for planting donated trees in city parkland. The board will also consider appointing an event planner for a Business Expo, discuss the July Fourth Celebration, and act on a board member resignation and reappointment recommendations.

• Funding request not to exceed $25,000 for irrigation, transportation, and planting of donated trees in city parkland
• Funding request of $300,000 to restore the Historic Downtown Water Tower
• Action on Bethany Parker as Event Planner for the Business Expo
• Discussion and action on future of July Fourth Celebration
• Accepting resignation of Cheyrl Cohagan and recommending EDC board reappointments

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed Parks Master Plan, a board member resignation, and the future scope of the Parks & Recreation Department. The board will also hear citizen comments and introduce the new Director of Parks & Public Services.

• Presentation of proposed Parks Master Plan by Alan Klein with UTA
• Discussion and possible action on recommending approval of the Parks Master Plan
• Accepting resignation of Larry Peters and recommending reappointments to City Council
• Discussion on scope of Parks & Recreation Department and Board moving forward
• Introduction of Adam Adams, Director of Parks & Public Services

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on the city manager's role and litigation, followed by open-session actions. Key items include a public hearing and possible ordinance on the Reinvestment Zone No. 1 project plan, a BNSF development agreement, street inventory RFP, and bids for Preston Glen reconstruction. The agenda also includes routine consent items and appointments.

• Public hearing and ordinance on amended Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ 1)
• Municipal Services Agreement designating uses of TIRZ 1 zone revenues
• BNSF Development Agreement presentation by Gary A. Laffoon
• RFP for Street Inventory Analysis and bids for Preston Glen reconstruction
• Change Simmons Bank signers: remove Mayor Millar, add Mayor Elect Souther, Mayor Pro Tem Marks, City Secretary Gaines

The City Council approved a combined position and salary for Interim City Manager and Police Chief Jeff Gibson. Council also approved an amended project and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and a development agreement with BNSF Railway. Additional actions included updating bank signers and authorizing bids for street reconstruction.

• Approved combined Interim City Manager and Police Chief salary of $165,000 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2023-05-18-01 for Amended and Restated Project and Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 1 (4-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Agreement for TIRZ No. 1 zone revenues (4-0)
• Appointed Travis May as Chair of the TIRZ No. 1 Board (4-0)
• Approved BNSF Development Agreement contingent on landscaping work with staff (4-0)
• Removed Mayor Mark Millar as Simmons Bank signer; authorized Mayor Karen Souther, Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Marks, and City Secretary Detra Gaines as new signers (4-0)
• Approved RFQ for Street Inventory Analysis (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to seek bids for reconstruction of portions of Preston Glen (4-0)

TIRZ

The Gunter TIRZ No. 1 board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from prior meetings, receive a presentation from city staff, and take possible action on a Municipal Services Agreement designating uses of certain zone revenues for Reinvestment Zone No. 1. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2023, at the Gunter Public Safety Building.

• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023 regular meeting and May 3, 2023 special meeting
• Presentation by Finance Director Lorie Lankford, TIRZ Administrator P3 Works, City Attorney Julie Fort, and City Manager Jeff Gibson
• Discussion and possible action on Municipal Services Agreement for Reinvestment Zone No. 1 revenue uses

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting solely to canvass the results of the May 6, 2023 City Council election. This is a procedural step to certify the election outcome. No other business is scheduled.

• Canvass election results for the Gunter City Council Election from May 6, 2023

The City Council held a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 6, 2023 election. The council recorded the winning candidates for Mayor, Council Member Place 2, and Council Member Place 4.

• Canvassed Mayor election: Karen Souther winner (271 votes) over Mark Millar (254 votes)
• Canvassed Council Member Place 2 election: Patsy Whitaker winner (270 votes) over Holly Moore (247 votes)
• Canvassed Council Member Place 4 election: Cheyrl Cohagan winner (302 votes) over Jacob Buffington (226 votes)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation approved new EDC Bylaws unanimously and voted to reimburse Councilwoman Cohagan for costs to restore a sign at City Park. Committees were formed to plan a future Business Expo. The April 6, 2023 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to Councilwoman Cohagan for sign restoration at City Park (unanimous)
• Approved new EDC Bylaws (unanimous)
• Formed committees to assist in planning future Business Expo (unanimous)

TIRZ

The Gunter TIRZ No. 1 board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council an Amended & Restated Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1, as well as a Municipal Services Agreement designating uses of certain zone revenues. The board will also administer the oath of office for new members. The meeting is open to the public with citizen comments allowed.

• Administer Oath of Office for TIRZ No. 1 Place 1–Place 3
• Discuss and possibly recommend Amended & Restated Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1
• Discuss and possibly take action on Municipal Services Agreement for zone revenue uses
• Citizen comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker

The Gunter TIRZ No. 1 board voted 4-3 to recommend the Amended & Restated Project and Financing Plan to the City Council. A motion to table a Municipal Services Agreement until May 18, 2023 passed unanimously. No citizen comments were made.

• Approved recommendation to City Council on Amended & Restated Project and Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 1 (4-3)
• Tabled Municipal Services Agreement designating uses of zone revenues to May 18, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Gunter TIRZ No. 2 board will meet to administer oaths for new members and discuss a recommendation to the City Council on adopting the Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 2. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Administer Oath of Office for TIRZ No. 2 Places 1-6
• Discuss and possibly act on recommendation for Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 2

The board administered oaths of office to four members. Two items regarding the Project and Financing Plan and a Municipal Services Agreement were tabled for the next meeting.

• Administered Oath of Office for John Todd, Rick Cohagan, Lloyd Whitaker and Karen Souther
• Tabled recommendation on Amended & Restated Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (4-0)
• Tabled Municipal Services Agreement for Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (4-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including adopting a project and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 2, setting a public hearing for TIRZ No. 1 amendments, and approving a development agreement for Palmer Lakes. They will also consider a preliminary plat for Bridges Phase 2A, a road repair bid, and contracts with the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance adopting Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIRZ No. 2)
• Public hearing set for May 18, 2023 on TIRZ No. 1 amendments
• Palmer Lakes Development Agreement with MM Taylor Ranch 496, LLC
• Preliminary Plat for Bridges Phase 2A (Centurion American)
• Bid award to JR West Texas Concrete, LLC for road repairs on Preston Glen

City Council approved the Project and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 2 and updated contracts with the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. The council also approved a development agreement for Palmer Lakes and a preliminary plat for Bridges Phase 2A. A bid for road repairs on Preston Glen was rejected.

• Approved Ordinance #2023-04-20-01 for TIRZ No. 2 Project and Financing Plan (5-0)
• Set public hearing for May 18, 2023, regarding TIRZ No. 1 amendments (5-0)
• Approved Palmer Lakes Development Agreement pending legal and mayoral review (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Application for Bridges Phase 2A (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-04-20-1 for redemption of outstanding city obligations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-04-20-2 and #2023-04-20-3 for Greater Texoma Utility Authority contracts (5-0)
• Rejected bid from JR West Texas Concrete, LLC for Preston Glen road repairs (5-0)
• Approved temporary pay increase of $22.00 per hour for Interim City Manager Jeff Gibson (5-0)

TIRZ

The Gunter TIRZ No. 1 board will meet to discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council an amended project and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1, along with a Municipal Services Agreement designating uses of zone revenues. The agenda also includes administering the oath of office to board members for Places 1–7. No other substantive items are listed.

• Administer oath of office for TIRZ No. 1 Place 1–7
• Discuss and possibly recommend amended project and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1
• Discuss and possibly recommend Municipal Services Agreement for zone revenue uses

The board administered oaths of office to four members. Two items regarding the Project and Financing Plan and a Municipal Services Agreement were tabled until the next meeting.

• Administered Oath of Office for John Todd, Rick Cohagan, Lloyd Whitaker, and Karen Souther
• Tabled recommendation to City Council on Amended & Restated Project and Financing Plan (4-0)
• Tabled Municipal Services Agreement designating zone revenue uses (4-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding an informal meeting as part of a meet-the-candidates forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for the May 6, 2023, election. The forum includes discussion and Q&A on city issues for City Council and School Board candidates. No official action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Meet-the-candidates forum for May 6, 2023, election
• Discussion and Q&A on city issues for City Council and School Board
• Informal meeting: no action and no minutes
• Hosted by Gunter Chamber of Commerce at 1102 N. 8th Street

City Council

The City Council voted to terminate the employment contract of City Manager Rick Chaffin. Chief Jeff Gibson was appointed as interim City Manager until a permanent replacement is found.

• Terminated City Manager Rick Chaffin's employment contract (4-1)
• Appointed Chief Jeff Gibson as interim City Manager (4-1)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a preliminary plat application for Bridges Phase 2A, submitted by Centurion American. The agenda also includes approval of the January 12, 2023 meeting minutes, along with routine items like call to order, citizen comments, and a director's report.

• Preliminary Plat Application for Bridges Phase 2A (Centurion American)
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting

The Commission approved the preliminary plat application for Bridges Phase 2A. The board also approved the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Preliminary Plat Application for Bridges Phase 2A (7-0)
• Approved Minutes of the January 12, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation elected a President and Secretary and approved funding for a professional council membership and a community shredding event.

• Elected Anthony Quintana as President and Kristy Padgett as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved $550 for Noah Cullis to join the Texas Economic Development Council (Unanimous)
• Approved $50 contribution toward the community Shredding Event on May 20 (Outcome not recorded)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to consider approving the February 13, 2022 minutes, introduce a new parks director, and discuss the Parks Master Plan presented by UTA. The board may take action on the master plan. Citizens can comment on topics not scheduled for public hearing.

• Introduction of Adam Adams, Director of Parks & Public Services
• Discussion and possible action on Parks Master Plan presented by UTA
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Gunter City Council will consider approving amended water supply and sewer facility contracts with the Greater Texoma Utility Authority, including assignments to the Mustang Special Utility District and related bond amendatory resolutions. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss severance agreements and post-employment issues, then reconvene to consider action. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff introductions, but the main substantive actions are the water contract and bond items.

• Amended and Restated Contract for Water Supply Services with Greater Texoma Utility Authority (GTUA)
• Amended and Restated Water and Sewer Facilities Contract with GTUA
• Assignment of both amended contracts to Mustang Special Utility District
• Amendatory resolutions for GTUA Contract Revenue Bonds Series 2010, 2018, and 2018A
• Executive session on severance agreements and post-employment issues (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)

The City Council approved several resolutions to amend and assign water supply and sewer facilities contracts with the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. The council also approved the February 2023 activity and financial reports. No action was taken following the executive session regarding severance agreements.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A-D, including February 2023 financial and activity reports (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03-16-1 for Amended and Restated Contract for Water Supply Services with Greater Texoma Utility Authority (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03-16-2 for Amended and Restated Water and Sewer Facilities Contract with Greater Texoma Utility Authority (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03-16-3 assigning water supply services contract to Mustang Special Utility District (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03-16-4 assigning water and sewer facilities contract to Mustang Special Utility District (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03-16-5 regarding Greater Texoma Utility Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03-16-6 regarding Greater Texoma Utility Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03-16-7 regarding Greater Texoma Utility Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A (4-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: discussing, considering, and possibly taking action on Youth Ballfields maintenance and the purchase of a scoreboard and backstop. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discuss and possibly act on Youth Ballfields maintenance
• Purchase of scoreboard and backstop

The City Council authorized the City Manager to spend up to $16,000 for a scoreboard and backstop for the youth ballfields. This was the only substantive action taken during the special meeting.

• Approved authority for City Manager to spend up to $16,000 for a scoreboard and backstop (4-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding an informal meeting to conduct a drawing to determine the order of candidates' names on the May 6, 2023 ballot. No official action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Drawing for ballot order for May 6, 2023 election
• Possible quorum of City Council at drawing
• No action to be taken; informal meeting

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will elect a President and Secretary, discuss the EDC's role and communication of its Enhancement Policy, and consider funding for park tree irrigation/mulch and a $300 logo tent for the library. The board will also go into executive session for the annual review of the Director of Community & Economic Development, then reconvene to consider any action.

• Elect President and Secretary positions
• Appropriate funds for irrigation and mulch at the park for new trees
• Appropriate $300 for a logo canvas tent for the library
• Annual review of Director of Community & Economic Development (executive session)
• Discuss EDC pamphlet and treasurer report

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation approved funding for park irrigation, mulch, and a library tent. The board also approved the annual review of the Director of Community and Economic Development. The election of a President and Secretary was tabled.

• Approved January 5, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled election of President and Secretary positions (unanimous)
• Approved $770 to Stone Ranch for mulch and $1,500 to Fraire Landscaping for park irrigation (unanimous)
• Approved $300 to Gunter library for a logo canvas tent (unanimous)
• Approved annual review of Director of Community and Economic Development (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the FY 2022 audit and a $30,000 USDA loan for Mod Tubs. Council also voted to withhold consent for the creation of the Gunter Crossing Municipal Utility District.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A-G (4-0)
• Appointed Karen Souther to the TIRZ Board (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Chris Eckenrode from Parks Board Place 1 (4-0)
• Moved Park Board meetings to the 4th Thursday of every quarter (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-02-16-1 withholding consent for Gunter Crossing Municipal Utility District (Lackland)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 Audit performed by Brooks Watson & Company (4-0)
• Approved Mod Tubs USDA Loan for $30,000.00 (3-1)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a maintenance and supplies request from the Gunter Youth Association (GYA) and to accept a resignation from board member Chris Eckenrode. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.

• Consider GYA maintenance and supplies request
• Consider accepting resignation of Chris Eckenrode
• Approve minutes of January 24, 2023 meeting
• Citizens comments (2-minute limit per speaker)

The Board recommended the purchase of a scoreboard and a baseball backstop for GYA, pending final City Council approval. The Board also accepted the resignation of Chris Eckenrode.

• Recommended purchase of Nevco scoreboard for $17,950.35
• Recommended purchase of one 8ft baseball field backstop for $2,600
• Accepted resignation of Chris Eckenrode
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 meeting

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to elect a President and Secretary, discuss the EDC's role and communication of its Enhancement Policy, and consider funding for park irrigation/mulch and a library tent. The board will also review the Director of Community & Economic Development in executive session and may take action on related items.

• Elect President and Secretary positions
• Appropriate funds for irrigation and mulch at the park for new trees
• Appropriate $300 for a logo canvas tent for the library
• Annual review of Director of Community & Economic Development (executive session)
• Discuss EDC pamphlet and treasurer report

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a Parks Master Plan presented by UTA, hear from the City Manager about Parks roles, and consider changing the meeting date/time. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting and citizen comments.

• Consider approval of minutes from November 8, 2022
• Discuss and possibly act on Parks Master Plan presented by UTA
• City Manager to discuss Parks roles
• Discuss and possibly act on moving Parks meeting to new date/time

The board approved a motion to change the frequency of its meetings to a quarterly basis. Other agenda items, including the Parks Master Plan and previous minutes, were tabled.

• Approved moving parks meetings to a quarterly basis
• Tabled approval of November 8, 2022 minutes
• Tabled action on Parks Master Plan

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold two public hearings and consider several resolutions and ordinances, including creating the Bridges Phase 2A Public Improvement District, supporting a feasibility study for the State Highway 121 Loop, and calling the May 6, 2023 general election. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a presentation on the city's thoroughfare plan.

• Public hearing and resolution to create Bridges Phase 2A Public Improvement District
• Resolution supporting feasibility study for State Highway 121 Loop
• Ordinance calling general election for Mayor and Council Places 2 and 4 on May 6, 2023
• Interlocal agreement with Grayson County for coarse seal coat on Mackey Road
• Resolution withholding consent for Hunter Ranch Municipal Utility District

The City Council approved several resolutions including the creation of a new Public Improvement District and support for a State Highway 121 Loop feasibility study. The council also called for a general election on May 6, 2023, and updated the employment status of the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal.

• Approved Resolution #2023-01-19-1 creating The Bridges Phase 2A Public Improvement District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-01-19-2 supporting the State Highway 121 Loop Feasibility Study (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-01-19-3 for City Manager to take steps for Clean Air Quality (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2023-01-19-01 calling for General Election on May 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2023-01-19-02 amending Fire Chief and Fire Marshal officer status (5-0)
• Terminated old employment agreement with Fire Chief/Fire Marshal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-01-19-4 withholding consent for Hunter Ranch Municipal Utility District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-01-19-5 for EDC Property Enhancement Incentives matching grant program (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. The commission will administer the oath of office to three new members, consider approval of the December 8, 2022 meeting minutes, and introduce the new board members. No zoning cases, public hearings, or other substantive items are listed.

• Oath of office for Patsy Whitaker (Place 2), Ken Boyd (Place 3), Jeremy Youngblood (Place 6)
• Consider approval of December 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board members

The commission administered the oath of office to three new members. The board also approved the minutes from the December 8, 2022 meeting.

• Administered Oath of Office for Patsy Whitaker (Place 2), Ken Boyd (Place 3), and Jeremy Youngblood (Place 6)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to swear in new board members, discuss board roles and goals, and take action on a Property Enhancement Policy, the EDC website, and a Mod Hub USDA loan. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and citizen comments.

• Administer oath to new board members Justin Parker (Place 1), Jose Esparza (Place 6), Mario Anthony Quintana (Place 7)
• Consider and take action on Property Enhancement Policy
• Consider and take action on EDC website
• Consider and take action on Mod Hub USDA loan
• Approve minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation approved a $30,000 loan for Mod Hub and established a Property Enhancement Policy. The board also approved the EDC website and swore in three new board members.

• Administered Oath of Office to Justin Parker (Place 1), Jose Esparza (Place 6), and Mario Quintana (Place 7)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Property Enhancement Policy and set aside $20,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved EDC website (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 8-year loan at 1% for Mod Hub from USDA grant program (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will meet to consider approving the November 2022 minutes and discuss the Parks Master Plan presented by UTA. The board may take action on the plan. Citizens can comment on any topic not scheduled for a public hearing.

• Consider approval of November 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discuss and possibly take action on Parks Master Plan presented by UTA
• Citizens comments limited to two minutes per speaker