Gunter public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council is meeting on December 19, 2024, but the agenda is solely a notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ boards. The notice explicitly states that no formal business or action will be taken by those boards at this meeting.

• No formal business or action items are listed for the City Council or the boards

City Council

This is a workshop meeting, not a voting session. The council will receive training on minimum building standards, the process for abating unsafe buildings, and relevant sections of the city code of ordinances. No formal decisions or approvals are scheduled.

• Minimum Building Standards training
• Process for abatement of unsafe buildings
• Code of Ordinances and Chapter 54 discussion

City Council

The Gunter City Council will discuss several land use items, including a zoning change and three ETJ release petitions. The body will also consider contracts for code enforcement and animal control services, as well as a property purchase via the EDC.

• EDC expenditure of $348,480.00 for GISD property parcel #151917 at Little Elm and 6th Street
• Rezoning from SF-1 to PD Planned Development-C1 at Cedar Street and Hwy 289
• Three Senate Bill 2038 petitions for release from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) on Pike Road
• Agreement with Bob Matthews for Code Enforcement Services
• Agreement with All American Dogs for Animal Control Services

Planning & Zoning

The City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board will meet. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards during this meeting.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change request for two lots in the Gunter Town Center Addition from SF-1 Single Family Residential to PD Planned Development-C1. The commission will also discuss an amending plat for Price Estates Lot 6 and a final plat for Valley Church of Christ. Approval of the previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and action on zoning change from SF-1 to PD Planned Development-C1 for Lots 1 and 2, Gunter Town Center Addition, Phase 3, at NW corner of Cedar Street and Hwy 289
• Consider amending plat for Price Estates, Lot 6, Block A, 1.630 acres on J.C. Maples Road
• Consider final plat for Valley Church of Christ, Lot 1, Block A, 10.616 acres at 121 E. College Street
• Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 regular meeting

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed zoning change from SF-1 Single Family Residential District-I to PD Planned Development-Cl for two lots in Gunter Town Center Addition, Phase 3, located at the northwest corner of Cedar Street and Hwy 289. No decision was made on the zoning change during this meeting; the item was only presented and discussed. The commission approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 regular meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)
• Held public hearing on zoning change from SF-1 to PD Planned Development-Cl for Lots 1 and 2, Gunter Town Center Addition, Phase 3

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. It provides notice of a possible quorum for the City Council and several boards, but states no formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

City Council

This special meeting includes a public hearing and possible vote to create the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District. Council will also discuss a temporary batch plant in Bridges Phase 2A and accessory dwelling unit regulations. An executive session will address pending BNSF litigation.

• Public hearing and resolution to create the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District (PID)
• Discussion of a temporary batch plant within Bridges Phase 2A
• Discussion of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations for the zoning code
• Executive session on BNSF litigation

The Gunter City Council held a special meeting on December 10, 2024, and approved Resolution #2024-12-10-1 creating the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District (PID) within city limits. The vote was 4-0. No public comments were made during the public hearing. The council also discussed temporary batch plant operations in Bridges Phase 2A and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, but took no action on those items.

• Approved Resolution #2024-12-10-1 creating the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District (4-0)
• No action on temporary batch plant discussion
• No action on ADU regulations discussion
• No action on executive session item (BNSF litigation)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will decide on a project involving GISD land acquisition, discuss social media presence and content, and determine direction for a sign in Gunter City Park. Consent agenda includes approval of November minutes and financial report.

• Discuss, consider, and act upon EDC project for GISD land acquisition
• Discuss, consider, and act upon direction for sign in Gunter City Park
• Discuss, consider, and act upon social media content and frequency of posts
• Discussion on progress of social media presence by Paul Valker
• Discussion on city signage including monuments, murals, and billboards

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation met on December 5, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the November 7 joint special meeting and the EDC general meeting, as well as the November 2024 financial report. No other substantive decisions were made; the oath of office for Place 7 was noted as previously administered, and there were no citizen comments.

• Approved consent agenda including November 7 meeting minutes and November 2024 financial report (5-0)

Municipal Development District

This is a notice of a possible quorum of several Gunter boards (City Council, Planning & Zoning, Park Board, TIRZ No. 1) meeting on December 5, 2024. The notice explicitly states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the named boards at this meeting.

• No formal business or action scheduled

City Council

The City Council will conduct a Special Districts 101 Workshop. The session will focus on Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs).

• Special Districts 101 Workshop
• Discussion of Public Improvement Districts (PIDs)
• Discussion of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs)

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to approve a Specific Use Permit for a temporary concrete batch plant on approximately 60.8 acres at the southeast corner of Preston Crossing and FM 121. The Council will also discuss and consider a resolution accepting a petition to create the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District and calling for a public hearing on December 10, 2024. Other agenda items include an audit presentation for 2022-2023, approval of consent agenda items (minutes, police activity report, financial report), and department reports. The Council will then convene in executive session to discuss pending BNSF litigation.

• Public hearing and ordinance for temporary concrete batch plant (Specific Use Permit) on ~60.8 acres at southeast corner of Preston Crossing and FM 121
• Resolution accepting petition to create Gunter 66 Public Improvement District and setting public hearing for December 10, 2024
• Audit presentation and approval of the City of Gunter's 2022-2023 audit by Brooks & Watson, CPA
• Resolution authorizing PID administration services agreement with P3 Works
• Resolution nominating Grayson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2025-2028 staggered terms

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council and multiple boards (EDC Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. I Board). The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the named boards at this meeting.

• No items listed — this is a procedural notice only.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then consider a Specific Use Permit for a portable temporary concrete batch plant to serve construction of the Bridges Phase 2A residential development. The applicant, Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc., requests the permit for approximately 60.8 acres at the southeast corner of Preston Crossing and FM 121. Staff recommends approval with conditions including hours of operation (7am-6pm Monday–Friday, 7am-5pm Saturday) and vehicle access from FM 121. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its October 10, 2024 regular meeting.

• Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for a temporary concrete batch plant at southeast corner of Preston Crossing and FM 121 (Bridges Phase 2A)
• Consideration and possible approval of the permit for approximately 60.8 acres in Planned Development District
• Staff recommendation includes conditions on hours of operation, duration, and access from FM 121
• Approval of minutes from the October 10, 2024 regular P&Z meeting

City Council

This is a procedural notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. I boards at the City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards. The City Council is meeting on November 19, 2024.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to officially canvass the results of the City of Gunter Special Election held on November 5, 2024.

• Canvass of November 5, 2024 Special Election results

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of multiple city boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1) during a City Council meeting. The agenda explicitly states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the boards.

• No formal business or action will be taken at this meeting

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to consider and act on several resolutions, including rescinding an administrative services award to GrantWorks for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) program and authorizing a new grant pre-application and implementation services. The council will also vote on submitting a TXCDBG application with $37,500 in matching funds and adopting a social media policy. Additionally, the council will convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding BNSF Railway.

• Rescind Administrative Services Award to GrantWorks for 2025-2026 TXCDBG program
• Award and authorize moving forward with grant pre-application and implementation services for TXCDBG
• Authorize submission of TXCDBG application and $37,500 in matching funds
• Adopt a Social Media Policy
• Executive session to discuss BNSF litigation

Municipal Development District

This is a procedural notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board at the City Council and EDC meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards at this meeting.

Municipal Development District

The City Council and Economic Development Corporation (EDC) are meeting to discuss the purchase of a one-acre tract from Gunter ISD. The body will also consider authorizing the EDC to refinance and amend a USDA loan for Fresh Local Marketplace.

• Discussion of EDC purchase of one-acre Gunter ISD tract behind the park for parking
• Action on authorizing EDC to refinance and amend Fresh Local Marketplace USDA loan

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will meet to discuss the purchase of a one-acre tract from Gunter ISD for park parking. The body will also consider authorizing the EDC to refinance and amend a USDA loan for Fresh Local Marketplace.

• Discussion of EDC purchase of a one-acre tract behind the park from Gunter ISD
• Proposal for the City to convert the purchased Gunter ISD tract into an asphalt parking lot
• Action on authorizing the EDC to refinance and amend the Fresh Local Marketplace USDA loan

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Key action items include a vote on a temporary use permit for a concrete batch plant for The Bridges Phase 2A residential development, a resolution to apply for a Texas Community Development Block Grant, and an inter-local agreement with Grayson County for road maintenance on Wall Street. The council will also discuss naming rights for a park pavilion and adopt a social media policy. An executive session is scheduled for legal matters including BNSF litigation and ethics complaints.

• Temporary Use Permit for a concrete batch plant for streets/infrastructure in Bridges Phase 2A (60.827-acre planned development, along FM 121)
• Inter-Local Agreement with Grayson County for road maintenance on portions of Wall Street within Gunter city limits
• Resolution authorizing submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for 2025-2026
• Resolution adopting a Social Media Policy for the city
• Discussion regarding a Code of Ethics

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will approve October minutes and financial report, then enter closed session to negotiate incentives for a business prospect with an existing loan. The board will also discuss progress on city signage (monuments, murals, billboards) and consider creating an outreach committee to attract strategic businesses.

• Closed executive session to discuss financial incentive for a business prospect with an existing loan
• Discussion on city signage including monuments, murals, and billboards
• Creation of an outreach committee to communicate with desired strategic businesses
• Approve minutes from October 3 special and October 24 general meetings
• Administer oath of office for Place X Micah West

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council, EDC, and several boards (P&Z, Park, TIRZ No. 1) meeting jointly. The agenda explicitly states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the named boards at this meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. at the Gunter Public Safety Building.

• No formal business or action will be taken by P&Z Board, Park Board, or TIRZ No. 1 Board
• Joint meeting of City Council and EDC with possible quorum of other boards
• Meeting location: Gunter Public Safety Building, 105 N 4th Street

City Council

This meeting is a notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 boards at the City Council meeting. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the named boards. The meeting is purely procedural and does not include any substantive agenda items.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive staff updates on grants and school district property. The body will also enter an executive session to consult with the City Attorney regarding litigation and ethics complaints.

• Staff update on TDA Community Block Grant
• Discussion on Gunter ISD surplus property liquidation process
• Executive session regarding BNSF Litigation
• Executive session regarding Texas Ethics Commission Complaints

Municipal Development District

The meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council, P & Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting to discuss economic development negotiations with Fresh Local Marketplace, including potential financial incentives, in a closed executive session. Following that, the board will consider adopting a social media policy and forming an outreach committee to attract strategic businesses. The board will also hear from John Carter about development plans for downtown Gunter.

• Closed executive session to deliberate incentives for Fresh Local Marketplace under Texas Gov't Code 551.087
• Discussion with John Carter on development plans for Gunter Downtown and acquiring tenants
• Consideration and possible adoption of GEDC Social Media Policy
• Nominations for a two-member Social Media & website admin committee
• Creation of an outreach committee to communicate with desired strategic businesses

City Council

This is a procedural 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 those boards on this date.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and vote on creating a Public Improvement District (PID) for the Gunter 66 development, which includes a 62.1-acre voluntary annexation and rezoning from agricultural to planned development for 208 single-family lots and commercial space. The council will also discuss BNSF litigation in executive session.

• Public hearing and resolution to create the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District, with first-year improvement costs estimated at $14,308,868
• Public hearing and ordinance to annex a 62.1+/-acre tract near East Main Street and North 9th Street
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone approximately 66 acres from AG Agricultural to PD Planned Development for a mixed-use project
• Executive session to discuss pending BNSF litigation

City Council

The agenda is procedural boilerplate. It provides notice of a possible quorum of the City Council and several boards, but states that no formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

City Council

This regular meeting includes two public hearings on the proposed Gunter 66 development: a voluntary annexation of approximately 72.1 acres and a zoning change from AG Agricultural to PD Planned Development for 66 acres to allow commercial and 208 single-family lots. The council will also consider a minor final plat for Gunter Town Center Addition, appoint a seat to the P&Z Board, and discuss Propositions A, B, and C. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, police activity, and financial reports.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 62.1 acres plus a 10-acre tract (Gunter 66) north of E. Main Street
• Public hearing on zoning change from AG to PD for ~66 acres to allow C-1 commercial and 208 single-family lots along East Main and 9th Street
• Consider approval of Minor Final Plat for Lots 1-3, Block A, Gunter Town Center Addition on N. Preston Rd. and W. College Street
• Appointment of a seat to the Planning & Zoning Board
• Executive session for consultation with city attorney regarding BNSF litigation

Planning & Zoning

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board. No formal business or action will be taken at this meeting.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a 60.55-acre site to allow for 208 single-family lots and commercial services. The commission will also consider a minor final plat for the Gunter Town Center Addition.

• Public hearing for zoning change from AG Agricultural to PD Planned Development on 60.55 acres at East Main and 9th Street for 208 single-family lots and C-1 Commercial District
• Action on Minor Final Plat for Lots 1-3, Block A Gunter Town Center Addition, Phase 3 at N. Preston Rd. (SH289) and W. College Street
• Approval of September 12, 2024, meeting minutes

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. No formal business or action will be taken at this meeting.

• No formal business or action will be taken by any board

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will consider approving a proposal for a Fresh Local Marketplace grant/loan for store expansion, with a remaining loan balance of $6,310.26. The board will also discuss and act on restorations of city welcome monuments, murals, and billboards, and authorizing the EDC president to approve expenditures up to $150 per item. A presentation on USDA/RGEB incentive loans and discussion of creating special meetings are also scheduled.

• Fresh Local Marketplace grant/loan for store expansion (original $10,000, balance $6,310.26)
• Restorations for city welcome monuments, murals, and billboards (with presentation mockups)
• Authorizing EDC president to approve expenditures up to $150 per expenditure
• USDA/RGEB incentive/loans presentation by Don Anderson (revolving loan fund of $99,900)
• Creation of a series of special EDC meetings to accelerate impact

City Council

The Gunter City Council meeting on October 3, 2024, serves as a notice of possible quorum for the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. I boards. The notice explicitly states that no formal business or action will be taken by those boards at this meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the acceptance of a petition to create the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District for infrastructure and landscaping projects. The body will also consider a grant application for the 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Grant Fund Program and a vacant EDC seat appointment.

• Petition to establish Gunter 66 Public Improvement District with estimated costs of $8,000,000.00
• Resolution authorizing Grant Works for 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Grant Fund Program services
• Resolution for Grayson Central Appraisal District to acquire abandoned railroad property at 512 N. Travis Street, Sherman, TX
• Appointment to a vacant seat on the EDC
• Executive session regarding BNSF litigation

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and take possible action on several items: approving the July 25, 2024 minutes, reviewing the current Park Rules Ordinance for potential changes, and creating a Halloween or Christmas decoration and lighting contest for the city. Staff will also update the board on council adoption of the Park Master Plan, the 2024–2025 budget, and funding approval for a portable batting cage and park grading.

• Review of Park Rules Ordinance (Division 3, Sections 1.10.061–1.10.071) for possible additional or replacement rules
• Proposal to create a citywide Halloween and/or Christmas decoration and lighting contest
• Staff update on council's adoption of the Park Master Plan
• Staff update on 2024–2025 budget and council approval of funding for portable batting cage and park grading
• Scheduling of next board meeting and possible Park Sub-Committee assignments for remainder of 2024

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

This notice announces a possible quorum of the City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, Economic Development Corporation, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board at a City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards on this date.

• No formal business or action will be taken

City Council

This agenda is a notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board during the City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

• Notice of possible quorum for multiple boards
• No formal business scheduled for boards

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session for legal consultation. The body will discuss pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer regarding BNSF.

• Executive session regarding BNSF litigation
• Determination of items for future City Council meeting agendas

City Council

The provided document is a notice of a possible quorum for several city boards during the City Council Regular meeting. The notice states that no formal business or action will be taken by the named boards on this date.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the FY2024-2025 tax rate, including ratification of the resulting property tax revenue increase. Other major items include a development agreement for a proposed 208 single-family lot subdivision on 66 acres in the ETJ, adoption of the 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Plan and the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2024-2039, and adoption of the 2021 International Building Codes. The council will also consider interlocal agreements with Grayson County for EMS and fire services, a facilities agreement with the Gunter Volunteer Fire Department, and petitions for release from the ETJ under Senate Bill 2038.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2024-2025 tax rate (item 6) and ratification of tax revenue increase (item 7)
• Development agreement for a 208 single-family lot subdivision on 66 acres at NE of Main Street and 9th Street (item 10)
• Adoption of 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Plan as city's thoroughfare plan (item 12)
• Adoption of Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2024-2039 (item 14)
• Ordinance adopting 2021 International Building Codes (item 15)

Planning & Zoning

This is a procedural notice of a possible quorum of multiple Gunter boards (City Council, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. I) on September 12, 2024. No formal business or action will be taken.

• No formal business or action by any named board

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on an amending plat with variance for two residential lots on East College Street and discuss a developer agreement for a proposed 208 single-family lot subdivision on 66 acres in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, near Main and 9th Street. The subdivision would require annexation and a Public Improvement District to fund infrastructure.

• Consider approval of minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting
• Amending plat to create lots 2A and 2B at 297 and 299 East College Street, with requested variances for minimum lot width and flag lot
• Discussion of developer agreement for a 208-lot single-family subdivision on 66 acres at northeast of Main Street and 9th Street (Gunter 66)

Municipal Development District

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

• No formal business or action will be taken

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider adopting its proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board will also accept resignations from two members, appoint new officers and a registered agent, and discuss restoration of city welcome monuments and billboards. An RFQ for a city drainage study will be considered for approval.

• Accepting resignations from Krisy Padgett and Anthony Quintana
• Appointing board officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Designating a new Registered Agent
• Adopting the proposed FY2024-2025 Budget
• Approving an RFQ for a City Drainage Study

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation held a special meeting on September 10, 2024, and took several actions. It accepted resignations from two members, appointed new officers, designated a registered agent, approved the FY2024-2025 budget, and authorized contract negotiations for a city drainage study not to exceed $150,000. A discussion on restoring welcome monuments and billboards was tabled until the next meeting.

• Accepted resignations of Kristy Padgett and Anthony Quintana (5-0)
• Appointed Kristofer Atkinson as President, Josh Long as Vice-President, Monesa Unger as Secretary, Don Anderson as Treasurer (4-0)
• Designated Victoria Thomas as Registered Agent (5-0)
• Approved FY2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Tabled welcome monument and billboard restoration until next meeting
• Authorized Eric to negotiate drainage study RFQ contract not to exceed $150,000 (4-1)

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council and several boards. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no formal business or action will be taken by the boards.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the Proposed FY2024-2025 Budget. The council will also meet in executive session regarding BNSF litigation.

• Proposed FY2024-2025 Budget adoption
• Budget increase of $392,048 (41%) in total property taxes over last year
• Proposed Property Tax Rate of $0.564373
• Executive session regarding BNSF Litigation
• Budget highlights include two new police officers and an assistant City Secretary

The Gunter City Council held a special meeting on September 9, 2024, and approved Ordinance #2024-09-09-01 adopting the proposed FY2024-2025 budget by a 4-1 roll call vote, with William Stevens opposed. A public hearing on the budget was held earlier, with one citizen comment from Monesa Unger regarding budgeted line items. The council also convened an executive session to discuss BNSF litigation but took no action on that matter afterward. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

• Approved FY2024-2025 budget via Ordinance #2024-09-09-01 (4-1, Stevens opposed)
• Held public hearing on proposed budget; one citizen comment received
• Convened executive session on BNSF litigation; no action taken afterward
• Discussed placing Light Ordinance on future agenda; no formal action recorded

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board at the City Council regular meeting. The notice states no formal business or action will be taken by those boards. No specific agenda items for the City Council are listed.

• No specific agenda items; notice of possible quorum only

City Council

The Gunter City Council will discuss revisions to the FY2024-2025 budget and schedule a public hearing for adoption on September 9, 2024. The council will also consider authorizing staff to negotiate an agreement with the Gunter Library & Museum. Additionally, the council will convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation with BNSF Railway.

• Discuss and act on revisions to the FY2024-2025 Budget, with a public hearing set for September 9, 2024.
• Authorize staff to facilitate the terms of an agreement between the City and the Gunter Library & Museum.
• Executive session under §551.071 to consult with attorney regarding BNSF litigation.
• Consider placing items on future City Council meeting agendas.

The Gunter City Council held a regular meeting on September 5, 2024, but took no substantive votes. Items discussed included a potential agreement with the Gunter Library & Museum and revisions to the FY2024-2025 budget, both continued without action. The council also met in executive session regarding BNSF litigation but took no action afterward.

• No action on library agreement, discussion continued
• No action on FY2024-2025 budget revisions, discussion continued
• No action on executive session item regarding BNSF litigation

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a City Council Workshop on August 24, 2024, at the Gunter Public Safety Building. No formal business or action will be taken by any of the listed boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ) at this meeting. The agenda is purely procedural.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to act on the 2024 Certified Property Tax Roll and a proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The session includes a budget workshop and a proposal to reschedule a public hearing for the FY2024-2025 budget adoption.

• Ordinance approving the 2024 Certified Property Tax Roll
• Proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Proposed rescheduling of the FY2024-2025 Budget public hearing from September 5 to September 9, 2024
• Budget workshop covering overview, policies, and implementation

City Council

The Gunter City Council is meeting on August 15, 2024, but the agenda is purely procedural. The notice states that no formal business or action will be taken by the listed boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ) at this meeting.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Master Plan and vote on final plats for Woody Acres and The Bridges Phase 2A (140 lots). The council will also set a November 5 special election on reauthorizing a half-cent sales tax for streets, dissolving the Economic Development Corporation, and creating a Municipal Development District. Other actions include adopting a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan 2024-2039, spending $13,149.99 from the Parkland Dedication fund for ballfield improvements, and removing the city manager position in favor of a city administrator.

• Public hearing on adopting 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Master Plan
• Final plat for The Bridges Phase 2A: 140 residential lots on 60.827 acres
• Ordinance calling Nov. 5 special election on sales tax, MDD, EDC dissolution
• Ordinance removing city manager and adding city administrator provisions
• Authorize $13,149.99 from Parkland Dedication fund for ballfield improvements

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Master Plan as the city's thoroughfare plan. Also up for action are a final plat for Woody Acres (17.132 acres on Bounds Road) for a single-family dwelling, an amending plat creating lots near 3rd Street and W. Oak Street (Fraser Capital), and a final plat for The Bridges Phase 2A (140 residential lots on 60.827 acres). The commission will also approve minutes from the July 11 meeting.

• Public hearing on adopting 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Master Plan
• Consider adoption of the 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Master Plan
• Final Plat for Woody Acres, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, 17.132 acres on Bounds Road
• Amending Plat to create lots 1R-5R near 3rd St and W. Oak St (Fraser Capital)
• Final Plat for The Bridges Phase 2A: 140 residential lots, 60.827 acres

Planning & Zoning

The meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

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 on this date.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Gunter City Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss litigation with BNSF Railway. After the closed session, the council may reconvene to take action on that matter. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to discuss BNSF litigation under Texas Government Code 551.071

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a notice that a possible quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (and other boards) may occur during the July 25 City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by the board on this date.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and take action on the Gunter City Park Concept Plan/Parks Master Plan. If recommended for approval by the Board, the plan will move to the City Council for final adoption.

• Approval of Gunter City Park Concept Plan/Parks Master Plan
• GYA Facilities Use Agreement updates
• Municipal Development District November ballot discussion
• Sub-Committee research areas
• Vacant Board Member seats

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the P & Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board at the July 23, 2024, City Council meeting. The notice states that no formal business or action will be taken by those boards. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

• Possible quorum of P & Z, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 Boards at City Council meeting
• No formal business or action will be taken by those boards

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting on July 23, 2024, at the Public Safety Building. The agenda is largely procedural, with citizen comments and a closed executive session to discuss the City Administrator position and a Comptroller’s sales tax ETJ estimate. The council may reconvene for action on these items after the closed session.

• Executive session discussion of the City Administrator position (appointment, employment, evaluation).
• Closed session review of the Comptroller’s Sales Tax ETJ Estimate.
• Citizen comments open at the start of the meeting.
• Possible public action on executive session items after reconvening.

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board during the City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards at this meeting.

City Council

The council will vote on a ballot proposition to dissolve the Economic Development Corporation and create a Municipal Development District, and consider creating a City Administrator position. Other items include a final plat for Gemstone Heights, ETJ release petitions, a three-year service agreement with IWorQ Systems, and a bank depository RFP. An executive session is planned for legal and personnel matters.

• Final Plat for Gemstone Heights Addition Lots 1-2 at 235 2nd Street
• Resolution on SB 2038 petition for ETJ release from Four B Investments, Ltd.
• Resolution on SB 2038 petition for ETJ release from VGC Gunter
• Interlocal Agreement with Texoma Council of Governments for 9-1-1 Addressing
• Ballot proposition to dissolve EDC and create Municipal Development District

Planning & Zoning

This meeting serves as a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat for the Gemstone Heights Addition, which proposes four commercial warehouse buildings on 2.02 acres. The meeting also includes discussions regarding zoning code updates and ongoing training for commission members.

• Final Plat for Gemstone Heights Addition (2.02 acres) for four commercial warehouses
• Zoning Code revisions and updates
• Continued discussion regarding P&Z Training
• Administration of oaths of office for several commission members

City Council

The Gunter City Council and Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will hold a joint special meeting. The session is focused on discussing the dissolution of the EDC and the creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD).

• Discussion regarding the dissolution of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD)

City Council

This meeting serves as a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council, P & Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board. The agenda contains only procedural notice, and no formal business or action will be taken.

• No formal business or action is scheduled

Municipal Development District

The Gunter City Council and Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will hold a joint special meeting. The discussion will focus on the dissolution of the EDC and the creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD).

• Discussion regarding the dissolution of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
• Discussion regarding the creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD)

Municipal Development District

This meeting serves as a notice of possible quorum for the P & Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, and no formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

• No formal business or action is scheduled

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Public Information Act. The council will also consider the dissolution of the Economic Development Corporation and the creation of a Municipal Development District.

• Dissolution of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
• Creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD)
• Discussion regarding the Public Information Act

City Council

This meeting is a procedural notice of a possible quorum for the City Council and several boards, including P & Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

• No formal business or action scheduled

City Council

The City Council will consider Planning & Zoning board applications during an executive session. The council will also discuss and potentially take action on the dissolution of the EDC.

• Board applications for Planning & Zoning
• Dissolution of the EDC

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a budget workshop. During this session, council members will review the draft proposed budget.

• Review of the draft proposed budget

City Council

This meeting is a notice of possible quorum for the P & Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. I boards. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance calling a November 5, 2024, special election to readopt a local sales tax at 0.50%. The agenda also includes discussions on possible zoning code updates and interlocal agreements for road maintenance and 9-1-1 addressing.

• Ordinance calling a November 5, 2024, special election for sales tax readoption
• Interlocal Agreement with TCOG for 9-1-1 Addressing
• Agreements with Grayson County Precinct #1 and #3 for road repairs and maintenance
• Discussion regarding possible zoning code updates and revisions
• Senate Bill 2038 petition for release from the ETJ

City Council

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate regarding a notice of possible quorum. No formal business or action will be taken by the P & Z, EDC, Park, or TIRZ No. I Boards on this date.

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will discuss the city's lending and grant processes. The board will also consider welcome monuments and billboards. Additionally, members will consider accepting Krisy Padgett's resignation.

• Acceptance of Krisy Padgett's resignation
• EDC lending and grant process discussion
• City welcome monuments and billboards
• Approval of an RFQ for a City Drainage Study

Municipal Development District

This meeting serves as a notice of possible quorum for several Gunter city boards. No formal business or action will be taken by the City Council, P & Z Board, Park Board, or TIRZ No. 1 Board on this date.

• No formal business or action is scheduled for this meeting

City Council

The Gunter City Council will consider appointing Courtney Goodman-Morris of Nichols Jackson as City Attorney, approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Centurion American regarding upcoming developments, amend board/commission membership policies, and reconsider two October 2023 ordinances (Decorum and Agenda Prep) that were returned for reconsideration. The council will also authorize a drainage study RFQ and discuss a BNSF lawsuit in executive session.

• Appointment of Courtney Goodman-Morris as City Attorney
• Memorandum of Understanding with Centurion American
• Reconsideration of October 2023 Decorum Ordinance
• Reconsideration of October 2023 Agenda Prep Ordinance
• Authorize City Drainage Study Request for Quote (RFQ)

City Council

This is a City Council workshop meeting focused on orientation and training, not on making decisions. Council members will receive instruction on council conduct and protocols, the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), the Texas Open Meetings Act (OMA), and an overview of special districts including Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs). No votes or action items are listed on the agenda.

• New City Council orientation on conduct and protocols
• Training on Texas Public Information Act (PIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)
• Special districts orientation covering Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs)

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of several city boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1) at the City Council meeting. The agenda states no formal business or action will be taken by these boards. The meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Gunter Public Safety Building.

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 16, 2024, to discuss and act on several items, including a repayment plan for a TCEQ administrative penalty related to wastewater discharge authorization, appointments, and multiple plat approvals. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and citizen comments.

• Repayment plan for TCEQ Administrative Penalty regarding wastewater discharge authorization
• Replat of 1.0-acre tract (12 lots) to Gunter Square Addition Lot 1R, Block 39, at 204 S. 4th Street
• Final Plat for Gemstone Heights Addition Lots 1-4, Block 1, at 235 2nd Street
• Final Plat for Gunter 6 Addition, 6.00 acres, at 2065 Preston Road
• Replat of west 40 feet of Lot 7 and Lots 8-11, Block 15, to create Lot 7A at 104 W. Oak Street

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a workshop on May 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Building. The sole purpose is a New City Council Orientation covering council conduct and protocols, open records requests, and the Texas Open Meetings Act. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is purely informational for council members.

• New City Council Orientation
• Conduct & Protocols of City Council
• Open Records Request
• Texas Open Meetings Act

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a regular meeting on May 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. The agenda is procedural only: it notifies of a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 boards, but states no formal business or action will be taken by those boards. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a Specific Use Permit for a child-care center at 202 W. Main Street and to discuss a preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center. The council will also hold an executive session to consult with the city attorney on BNSF options. Public comments will be heard on the child-care center zoning request.

• Public hearing and ordinance for Specific Use Permit for child-care center (Little Tiger Academy) at 202 W. Main Street, Suite 100, C-1 Commercial District
• Preliminary plat for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, approximately 943.9 acres, east of State Highway 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road
• Executive session to discuss BNSF options with city attorney
• Child-care center limited to 24 children, 1,700 sq ft of 3,035 sq ft structure, outdoor play area for 11 children
• Sidewalk requirement waived; trees required in street yard landscape setback

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a meeting on May 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. The agenda is a notice of a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 boards, but no formal business or action will be taken by these boards. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

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

Planning & Zoning

The meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by these boards.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land division requests, including a proposal for commercial warehouses. The body will also consider accepting the resignations of two commission members.

• Final Plat for Gemstone Heights Addition (235 2nd Street) for four commercial warehouse buildings
• Final Plat for Gunter 6 Addition (2065 Preston Road) for a 6.00 acre tract
• Replat of 104 W. Oak Street to create Lot 7A, Block 15 (0.7989 acres)
• Replat of 442 Kerfoot Road to create one lot (0.7989 acres)
• Resignations of Tim Hale (Place 4) and Jeremy Youngblood (Place 6)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a replat of a downtown tract, a preliminary plat for a large BNSF logistics center, and a specific use permit for a child-care center. The meeting includes a public hearing for the child-care center zoning request.

• Replat of 1.0-acre tract (12 lots) at 204 S. 4th Street to Gunter Square Addition Lot 1R, Block 39
• Preliminary plat for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, ~943.9 acres east of SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road
• Public hearing and ordinance for Specific Use Permit for child-care center at 202 W. Main Street, Suite 100 (Little Tiger Academy, JSC Holding-John Carter)
• Approval of March 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of Gunter Police Department Activity Report for March 2024

City Council

This agenda is a notice of a possible quorum of several city boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1) at the City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards. The meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Gunter Public Safety Building.

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a replat of a downtown tract, a preliminary plat for a large logistics center, and a specific use permit for a child-care center. The meeting includes public comment periods and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Replat of 1.0-acre tract (12 lots) at 204 S. 4th Street to Gunter Square Addition Lot 1R, Block 39
• Preliminary plat for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, ~943.9 acres near SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road
• Public hearing and ordinance for Specific Use Permit for child-care center at 202 W. Main Street, Suite 100 (Little Tiger Academy)
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of Gunter Police Department Activity Report for March 2024

City Council

This is a procedural notice for the Gunter City Council meeting on April 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. It announces a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 boards, but states no formal business or action will be taken by those boards. The agenda contains only this boilerplate notice.

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

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and take action on several items, including the initial contract discussions with the Gunter Youth Association (GYA) and a public-private partnership with Chris Godwin and College Hill Sports. The board will also consider the park sub-committee, the concept plan and contract with UTA/Alan Klein, and receive staff updates on tree planting, a TPWD grant for the park pavilion, and the Easter Celebration. The agenda includes approval of the January 25, 2024 board minutes.

• Contract discussions with GYA and public-private partnership with Chris Godwin and College Hill Sports
• Park sub-committee discussion
• Concept plan and contract with UTA/Alan Klein
• Staff updates on tree planting, TPWD grant for park pavilion, and Easter Celebration
• Approval of 1-25-24 board minutes

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on a preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, a roughly 943.9-acre project near State Highway 289 and the BNSF Railroad. The council will also consider a replat of a 1.0-acre tract at 204 S. 4th Street, a specific use permit for a child-care center at 202 W. Main Street, and routine consent items including meeting minutes and a police activity report.

• Preliminary plat for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, ~943.9 acres east of SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road
• Replat of Original Town Plat (1.0 acre, 12 lots) to Gunter Square Addition Lot 1R, Block 39, at 204 S. 4th Street
• Public hearing and ordinance for Specific Use Permit for child-care center (Little Tiger Academy, JSC Holding-John Carter) at 202 W. Main Street, Suite 100
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of Gunter Police Department Activity Report for March 2024

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a regular meeting on April 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a notice of possible quorum for several city boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1), but states that no formal business or action will be taken by those boards. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no listed action items.

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, a large industrial development, and a replat for a downtown tract. They will also hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for a child-care center at 202 W. Main Street.

• Preliminary plat for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, ~943.9 acres east of SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road
• Replat of 1.0-acre tract (12 lots) to Gunter Square Addition Lot 1R, Block 39, at 204 S. 4th Street
• Public hearing and ordinance for Specific Use Permit for child-care center (Little Tiger Academy) at 202 W. Main Street, Suite 100
• Approval of March 2024 police activity report
• Approval of March 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes

City Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate. It notifies the public of a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 boards at the City Council meeting on April 23, 2024. No formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center (approx. 943.9 acres near SH 289 and BNSF Railroad), a replat for a 1.0-acre tract at 204 S. 4th Street, and a Specific Use Permit for a child-care center at 202 W. Main Street. The meeting includes a public hearing for the child-care center zoning change. Other items include approval of minutes and the police activity report.

• Preliminary plat for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, ~943.9 acres east of SH 289 and BNSF Railroad, north of Mackey Road
• Replat of Original Town Plat to Gunter Square Addition Lot 1R, Block 39, 1.0 acre at 204 S. 4th Street
• Public hearing and ordinance for Specific Use Permit for child-care center at 202 W. Main Street, Suite 100 (Little Tiger Academy, JSC Holding-John Carter)
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Gunter Police Department Activity Report for March 2024

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a regular meeting on April 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. The agenda is limited to a notice of possible quorum for several city boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1), which may be present but will take no formal business or action. No substantive agenda items are listed.

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council will discuss a preliminary plat for the 943.9-acre BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center. They will also consider a specific use permit for a child-care center at 202 W. Main Street. Additionally, the council will review a replat for property located at 204 S. 4th Street.

• Preliminary plat application for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center (~943.9 acres)
• Specific Use Permit for a child-care center at 202 W. Main Street
• Replat of property at 204 S. 4th Street to Gunter Square Addition Lot 1R

City Council

This meeting is a notice of possible quorum for the City Council, P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board. No formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards on this date.

Planning & Zoning

The City of Gunter has issued a notice regarding a possible quorum for multiple boards. No formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

• City Council meeting
• EDC Board meeting
• Park Board meeting
• TIRZ No. I Board meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plat for a large logistics center and a specific use permit for a child-care center. The body will also consider a replat of a 1.0-acre tract.

• Preliminary Plat Application for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center (approximately 943.9 acres) near State Highway 289 and BNSF Railroad
• Specific Use Permit for a child-care center at 202 W. Main Street, Suite 100
• Replat of the Original Town Plat of Gunter (1.0 acre tract) at 204 S. 4th Street
• Public hearing regarding the zoning change for the child-care center at 202 W. Main Street

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and take action on the GYA facilities use agreement, a public-private partnership with Chris Godwin and College Hill Sports, the park subcommittee, and the concept plan and contract with UTA/Alan Klein. Staff will also update on tree planting, a TPWD grant for the pavilion, and the Easter Celebration.

• GYA contract and public-private partnership with Chris Godwin and College Hill Sports
• Park sub-committee
• Concept plan and contract with UTA/Alan Klein
• Tree planting in the park
• TPWD grant for the park pavilion

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action on rezoning a 29,000-square-foot tract at Oak Street and Third Street from duplex to planned development. The council will also discuss a lot replat near 3rd Street for single-family units, updates to sign ordinances, equipment surplus declarations, and election certifications. These items directly affect local land use rules, neighborhood signage standards, and the May 4 ballot candidates.

• Public hearing on rezoning a 29,000 sq ft tract at Oak Street and Third Street from TH Two-Family to PD-SF-2 Planned Development (Frasier Capital)
• Vote on replating three lots into five for single-family units near 3rd Street and Oak Street
• Discussion of revisions to Sign Ordinance § 3.06.018 regarding prohibited signs
• Resolution to declare surplus city equipment, including a 2010 Rosco RA400 Spray Patch Truck and 2010 Freightliner CAS
• Certification of five unopposed candidates for the May 4, 2024 election

City Council

This agenda is a legal posting required by Texas law to notify the public that members of four city boards may attend the March 21, 2024 City Council meeting. The notice explicitly states that no formal business or official action will be taken by the Planning & Zoning Board, Economic Development Corporation Board, Park Board, or TIRZ No. I Board during this session. Residents can verify the full posting at City Hall.

• Legal notice posted per Texas Government Code Chapter 551
• Possible quorum for P & Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board
• Meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Gunter Public Safety Building (105 N 4" Street)
• Explicit statement that no formal business or action will be taken by the listed boards

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several economic development items, including a property purchase, hiring a consultant, a drainage master plan presentation, and a contribution to Shred Day. The board will also approve minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting.

• Update on potential property purchase by the EDC
• Update on using an EDC consultant
• Presentation by Eric Wilhite on a potential Drainage Master Plan
• Consider action on contributing to Shred Day in April 2024
• Approve minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a workshop to discuss its rules, procedures, roles, purpose, and conduct protocols, along with a legislative update. The agenda is largely procedural and introductory, with no specific decisions, projects, or dollar amounts listed.

• Workshop on EDC rules and procedures
• Discussion of EDC roles and purpose
• Review of conduct and protocols
• Legislative update

Municipal Development District

The City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board are holding a possible quorum meeting on March 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The notice states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the boards.

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

Planning & Zoning

This meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board. The document states that no formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a request by Frasier Capital to rezone a 29,000 square foot tract and replat lots near 3rd Street and Oak Street. The proposal aims to build detached single-family dwelling units in the area.

• Public hearing and vote on zoning change from TH Townhouse SF-O to PD-SF-2 at the southeast corner of Oak Street and Third Street
• Consideration of a replat of three lots into four lots for single-family dwellings near 3rd Street and Oak Street
• Acceptance of the resignation of Ezequiel Romero from Place 1 of the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 9, 2023

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed Planned Development District for the Oak Street Lots. The proposal seeks to combine various residential zoning standards to facilitate downtown residential growth.

• Proposed creation of the Oak Street Planned Development District
• Request to develop 5 single-family lots on 29,000 square feet of land
• Proposed lot areas ranging from 5,800 to 7,200 square feet
• Architectural requirements for Modern Farmhouse or Modern Contemporary styles
• Proposed site located at Lots 1-8 of block 10 of the Original Town of Gunter

City Council

The City Council will discuss several interlocal agreements regarding election services and a municipal court program. Additionally, the council will consider petitions related to property release from and inclusion into the city's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.

• Joint Interlocal Agreement for Election Services for the May 4, 2024, Election
• Joint Election Agreement between the City of Gunter and Gunter ISD
• Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the Failure to Appear (FTA) Program with Texas DPS
• Petition for release from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by Adam Irvin and Lindsey Irvin
• Ordinance extending the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for approximately 790 acres east of Highway 289

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Gunter Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and possibly act on the proposed concept plan for Gunter City Park, a contract with the Gunter Youth Association (GYA) for baseball field use, and creation of a sub-committee to investigate projects. Staff will also update on tree planting, a TPWD grant for the pavilion, parkland dedication fees, and the hiring of Eric Wilhite as City Planner.

• Proposed concept plan for Gunter City Park
• Contract with GYA for baseball fields, $1,500 fee for season use
• Creation of three-member sub-committee to investigate projects
• TPWD grant for park pavilion
• Hiring of Eric Wilhite as City Planner

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to call a May 4, 2024, special election to authorize a local sales and use tax rate of 0.50% for street maintenance and repair. The agenda also includes reviewing joint election agreements with Gunter ISD and Grayson County.

• Ordinance for May 4, 2024, Special Election regarding 0.50% sales and use tax
• Joint Interlocal Agreement for Election Services with Gunter ISD and Grayson County
• Joint Election Agreement between the City of Gunter and Gunter ISD
• Approval of December 2023 Police Department Activity Report

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council and several boards. No formal business or action will be taken by the named boards on this date.

• Possible quorum for P & Z Board
• Possible quorum for EDC Board
• Possible quorum for Park Board
• Possible quorum for TIRZ No. 1 Board

Planning & Zoning

The regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on purchasing property, using contract services with Noah Cullis, and accepting the resignation of Derek Piaschyk. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Purchase of property by the EDC
• Contract services with Noah Cullis
• Accepting resignation of Derek Piaschyk
• Approve minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will address several resignations and the appointment of new members for various council places. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding a May 4, 2024, special election for a local sales tax and general council elections.

• Appointment of City Council members for Places 1, 2, s, 4, and 5
• Ordinance for a May 4, 2024, Special Election to readopt a 0.50% local sales and use tax for street maintenance
• Ordinance calling a General Election for Council seats in Place 1, Place 3, and Place 5 on May 4, 2024
• Joint Interlocal Agreement for Election Services between the City, Gunter ISD, and Grayson County