Gunter public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a work session on December 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. The meeting is for informational purposes only and no formal business or action will be taken. Council members and staff will review the agenda with the mayor, and remote attendance is allowed via videoconferencing.

• Agenda preparation – review agenda with mayor and staff (informational)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances designating Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Platinum Ranch) and Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Taylor Ranch) as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. It will also adopt an amended and restated Finance and Project Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One (Bridges Phase 1A). Additional items include approval of routine consent‑agenda reports, abandonment of the Strawn Road and Harris Road rights‑of‑way, and acceptance of a resignation letter.

• Ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Platinum Ranch) with board and fund
• Ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Taylor Ranch) with board and fund
• Ordinance approving amended & restated Finance and Project Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One (Bridges Phase 1A)
• Ordinance abandoning the variable street right‑of‑way for Strawn Road
• Ordinance abandoning the variable street right‑of‑way for Harris Road

TIRZ

The Gunter TIRZ No. 1 board will meet on December 18, 2025 at the Gunter Public Safety Building. It will consider approving the minutes from the May 18, 2023 regular meeting. It will also discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council an Amended & Restated Finance and Project Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One, including changes to zone boundaries and project costs.

• Approve minutes from TIRZ No. 1 Regular Meeting May 18, 2023
• Recommend to City Council the Amended & Restated Finance and Project Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1
• Proposed amendments to the zone boundaries
• Proposed amendments to project costs

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District board will discuss and act on a budget to add a baseball/softball field, basketball hoops, and related park items. The board will also review the final monument design and consider proposed MDD bylaw changes. Updates from directors, Parks & Rec, and the GYA President will be presented.

• Budget approval for an additional baseball/softball field, basketball hoops, and other park items
• Final monument review by Micah West
• Proposed MDD bylaw changes (pending feedback from Victoria)
• Directors update on city development
• Parks & Rec and GYA President updates

The board approved the consent agenda (4‑0) and authorized a consultant to provide cost estimates for the park master‑plan (4‑0). It also approved presenting the monument plans to the City Council (4‑0) and voted to table the proposed bylaw changes pending further review (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and financials) – vote 4‑0
• Approved hiring a consultant to quote costs for the park master‑plan – vote 4‑0
• Approved presenting monument plans to the City Council for approval – vote 4‑0
• Tabled proposed MDD bylaw changes until further review – vote 4‑0

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a work session on December 4, 2025, to review the agenda. No formal business or action will be taken during this meeting.

• Agenda preparation and review
• Remote attendance permitted via videoconferencing
• Potential closed session for attorney consultation

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to designate two new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Platinum Ranch) and Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Taylor Ranch). It will also vote on an ordinance approving an amended and restated finance and project plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One (Bridges Phase 1A). Additional items include authorizing a lease for an emergency service vehicle and adopting the City Council Relations Policy, Code of Ethics, and meeting rules.

• Public hearing on designating Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Platinum Ranch) as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
• Ordinance to designate Reinvestment Zone Number Three, create its Board of Directors, and establish a Tax Increment Fund
• Public hearing on designating Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Taylor Ranch) as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
• Ordinance to designate Reinvestment Zone Number Four and create its governing board and fund
• Ordinance approving the amended and restated Finance and Project Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One (Bridges Phase 1A)

The council approved moving forward with a D&M commercial lease for one emergency service vehicle that was included in the budget, passing 4‑0. It also adopted the City Council Relations Policy, Code of Ethics, and meeting rules by a 3‑2 vote after the mayor broke a tie. Several tax increment reinvestment zone ordinances (TIRZ #3, #4, and #1) were each tabled to December 18, 2025, and the related public hearings were extended to that date with unanimous votes.

• Continue public hearing for Reinvestment Zone #3 to Dec 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Table Reinvestment Zone #3 ordinance to Dec 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Continue public hearing for Reinvestment Zone #4 to Dec 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Table Reinvestment Zone #4 ordinance to Dec 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Continue public hearing for Reinvestment Zone #1 to Dec 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Table Reinvestment Zone #1 ordinance to Dec 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Approve D&M commercial leasing for one emergency service vehicle (4-0)
• Approve Resolution #2025-12-04-1 (Council Relations Policy, Code of Ethics, Meeting Rules) (3-2)

TIRZ

The TIRZ No. 1 board will discuss a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Amended & Restated Finance and Project Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One. This proposal includes changes to the zone boundaries and project costs.

• Recommendation to City Council for the Amended & Restated Finance and Project Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One
• Proposed amendments to Reinvestment Zone Number One boundaries
• Proposed amendments to project costs
• Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a work session on November 20, 2025 at the Gunter Public Safety Building. The meeting is for informational purposes only and no formal business or actions will be taken. Council members and staff will review the agenda with the mayor and discuss items, with any decisions deferred to a later meeting.

• No formal business or action; meeting is informational only
• Agenda preparation: review agenda with mayor and staff

City Council

The Gunter City Council meeting will hold public hearings on designating the Platinum Ranch area as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 and the Taylor Tract as Zone #4. After the hearings, the council will vote on ordinances that establish each zone, create a governing board, and set up a tax increment fund. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals for minutes, police activity, and financial reports.

• Public hearing on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 (Platinum Ranch)
• Ordinance to create TIRZ #3 with board and fund
• Public hearing on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4 (Taylor Tract)
• Ordinance to create TIRZ #4 with board and fund
• Consent agenda: approve minutes, police activity report, and financial reports

The City Council approved Ordinance #2025-11-20-01 establishing solid waste and recycling collection rates and late fees (5-0). It also approved multiple plats and a development agreement, while tabling two Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ordinances until December 4, 2025 (each 5-0). The consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and financial reports, were approved by a unanimous vote.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-11-20-01 setting solid waste and recycling rates, with $5 residential and 15% commercial late fees (5-0)
• Approved Amending Plat of 1.560 acres at W. Cedar St. and N. 7th St. (7th Street Cottages) (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for The Bridges Phase I B Addition, 96 residential lots on 40.592 acres (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of 1,998 acres (Platinum Ranch) (5-0)
• Approved Replat of blocks 26 & 73 creating two lots on 2.038 acres (Spiars Engineering) (5-0)
• Approved Amended Development Agreement with Fraser Capital for The Preserve (Gunter 66) (5-0)
• Tabled Platinum Ranch TIRZ #3 ordinance to December 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled Taylor Ranch TIRZ #4 ordinance to December 4, 2025 (5-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District board will first approve routine items on the consent agenda, including the minutes from the October 23, 2025 special meeting and the October 2025 financial report. It will then discuss and take action on several City Council decisions: the 2025‑2026 MDD budget amendment, creation of a Treasurer role, raising the purchasing limit to $50,000, a drainage issue, and the final monument sign design. The board may also hold an executive session to review city development plans, RFPs, and a property on W Main St, followed by any required actions from that session.

• Approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 special meeting
• Approve MDD financials for October 2025
• Consider City Council’s amendment to the 2025‑2026 MDD budget
• Consider creating a Treasurer role for the MDD
• Consider increasing the MDD purchasing amount limit to $50,000

The board approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and financials, with a 4‑0 vote. It voted 4‑0 to decline a $6,500 request to repair drainage in The Woods. It also voted 4‑0 to move the monument sign design onto the City Council agenda for approval.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes and financials) (4-0)
• Declined $6,500 drainage repair request (4-0)
• Approved motion to place monument sign design on City Council agenda (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes from September, amending plats for 7 Street Cottages and The Bridges Phase 1B, and reviewing a preliminary plat for Platinum Ranch.

• Approve minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
• Amend plat for 7 Street Cottages (1.560 acres)
• Final plat for The Bridges Phase 1B (96 lots, 40.592 acres)
• Preliminary plat for Platinum Ranch (1,998 acres)
• Review zoning for Taylor Ranch (497.430 acres)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session for informational purposes. No formal business or action will be taken during this meeting.

• Review of agenda with mayor and staff

City Council

The Gunter City Council meeting on November 6, 2025 will hold public hearings on designating areas as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) for Platinum Ranch (Zone 3) and Taylor Ranch (Zone 4). The council will consider and act on ordinances that would formally create each TIRZ, define boundaries, establish a board of directors, and set up a Tax Increment Fund. Additional items include interlocal agreements with Grayson County Precinct 3 for tree and brush removal and road improvements totaling $28,190.40, a contract for solid waste and recycling services, and approval of the Municipal Development District 2025‑2026 amended budget.

• Public hearing on creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 (Platinum Ranch) – designation of approximately 1,998.27 acres
• Ordinance to establish TIRZ 3, create board of directors, and fund the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
• Public hearing on creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 (Taylor Ranch)
• Ordinance to establish TIRZ 4 with board of directors and Tax Increment Fund
• Interlocal agreements with Grayson County Precinct 3 for tree/brush cutting and road work: $14,033.40 (Bounds Rd), $9,355.60 (Reed Rd), $4,801.40 (Wall St Rd)

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt the Municipal Development District (MDD) amended budget for fiscal years 2025‑2026. It also approved three interlocal agreements with Grayson County Precinct #3 for tree/brush cutting and road improvements, and approved a solid‑waste and recycling contract with Alford Services, Inc. Additional actions included ratifying a speed‑limit ordinance, approving a downtown master‑planning design service, tabling two Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ordinances, and denying a proposed increase to MDD expenditure limits.

• Approved MDD 2025‑2026 amended budget (5‑0)
• Approved ILA with Grayson County for 1.1 mi tree/brush cutting on Bounds Road, $14,033.40 (5‑0)
• Approved ILA with Grayson County for 0.7 mi tree/brush cutting on Reed Road, $9,355.60 (5‑0)
• Approved ILA with Grayson County for 0.3 mi road improvements on Wall Street Road, $4,801.40 (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Alford Services, Inc. for solid waste and recycling services (5‑0)
• Approved design service with LJA Engineering for downtown concept master planning (5‑0)
• Ratified Ordinance No. 2025‑10‑16‑03 changing speed limit and removing signs on Highway 289 (5‑0)
• Tabled Platinum Ranch TIRZ #3 ordinance to Dec 4 2025 (5‑0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District board will approve routine items such as the September 9 minutes and September financials. It will discuss and act on amending the 2025‑2026 budget, creating a Treasurer position, finalizing the monument sign design, and setting a $50,000 purchasing‑amount rule. The board will also schedule in‑person attorney training and may enter executive session to review city development plans and a property on W Main St.

• Approve minutes from September 9, 2025
• Amend the MDD 2025‑2026 budget
• Create a Treasurer role for the MDD
• Finalize monument sign design
• Adopt $50,000 limit for purchasing amount rules

The Gunter Municipal Development District board approved the consent agenda, amended the 2025‑2026 budget, created a Treasurer role, adopted purchasing amount rules, and approved a development concept cost. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and financials) – vote 4‑0
• Approved amendment to the MDD 2025‑2026 budget – vote 4‑0
• Approved creation of a Treasurer role for the MDD – vote 4‑0
• Approved purchasing amount rules ($50,000 limit) – vote 4‑0
• Approved cost for development concept after executive session – vote 4‑0

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. The meeting is for informational purposes only and no formal business or action will be taken. Council members and staff will review the agenda with the mayor. Remote attendance is permitted via videoconferencing.

• Open session: agenda preparation review with mayor and staff (informational only)
• Remote participation allowed for council members or employees via videoconference

City Council

The Gunter City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, then hold public hearings and consider ordinances for a 74.91‑acre voluntary annexation (Tate Tract) and a 1,998‑acre zoning amendment (Platinum Ranch). Additional actions include interlocal agreements with Grayson County for pothole patching and road improvements, and the purchase of the FundView Trash Billing Module for $17,450.00. The meeting also includes resolutions on an investment policy, council ethics, and a TXDOT speed‑sign removal ordinance.

• Ordinance to accept voluntary annexation of 74.91 acres (Tate Tract)
• Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for 1,998 acres at Grayson Parkway and Marilee Road (Platinum Ranch)
• Interlocal Agreement with Grayson County for 20 hours of pothole patching of city streets
• Purchase of the FundView Trash Billing Module for $17,450.00
• Public hearing to designate Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Platinum Ranch) in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction

The Gunter City Council met on October 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. Mayor Karen Souther called the meeting to order and a quorum was present. The agenda items listed were procedural, and no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District will meet to discuss creating a treasurer position, finalizing a monument sign design, and establishing purchasing rules with a $50,000 limit. The agenda also includes citizen comments and a closed executive session.

• Consider creating a Treasurer role for the MDD
• Discuss final monument sign design
• Discuss purchasing amount rules ($50,000.00 limit)
• Closed executive session on city development plans and property on W Main St
• Approve September 2025 MDD Financials

Planning & Zoning

The City of Gunter posted a notice of possible quorum for its City Council, MDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board on October 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The notice states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the listed boards at this meeting. The notice was posted on the City Hall window on or before October 1, 2025 and remained posted for at least seventy‑two hours prior to the meeting.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and act on an amending plat for 1.560 acres at W. Cedar Street and N. 7" Street (7" Street Cottages). Finally, it will consider and act on a final plat for The Bridges Phase 1B addition, which proposes 96 residential lots and 3 open‑space lots on 40.592 acres.

• Approve minutes of the September 11, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Amending plat of 1.560 acres at W. Cedar Street and N. 7" Street (7" Street Cottages)
• Final plat for The Bridges Phase 1B – 96 residential lots, 3 open‑space lots on 40.592 acres

City Council

The City Council meeting on Oct. 2, 2025 will include a quorum notice for the Planning & Zoning, Municipal Development District, Park, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. I boards. No formal business or actions are scheduled for any board at this meeting. The notice was posted on or before Sep. 26, 2025 as required.

• Quorum notice for P & Z Board, MDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board – no actions scheduled

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance covering about 1,998 acres at the north‑east corner of Grayson Parkway and Marilee Road (Platinum Ranch). The council will also consider creating two Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones—Zone #3 for Platinum Ranch and Zone #4 for Taylor Ranch. Additional agenda items include awarding a trash and recycling contract to Alford Services Inc., purchasing a FundView Trash Billing Module for $17,450, and entering a financing agreement for a truck, tractor, and trailer.

• Public hearing to amend zoning map for ~1,998 acres (Platinum Ranch) from Planned Development District to PD‑Planned Development District
• Public hearings to create Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 (Platinum Ranch) and Zone #4 (Taylor Ranch)
• Award contract to Alford Services Inc. for trash and recycling services
• Approve purchase of FundView Trash Billing Module for $17,450
• Enter financing agreement for an F250 truck, Farmall 110C Cab Tractor, and 40‑ft gooseneck trailer

The Gunter City Council awarded the trash and recycling services RFP to Alford Services Inc. and authorized staff to negotiate a contract. It also approved interlocal agreements with Grayson County for fire and EMS services, and authorized new Simmons Bank signers. Several items were tabled, including the FundView Trash Billing Module purchase and a financing agreement for equipment.

• Awarded trash/recycling RFP to Alford Services Inc., authorized contract negotiations (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Grayson County for Fire Protection Services (4-1, Stevens opposed)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Grayson County for EMS Services (4-1, Stevens abstained)
• Authorized Mayor Souther, Mayor Pro Tem Richins, and City Secretary Gaines as new Simmons Bank signers (4-1, Stevens opposed)
• Approved Resolution #2025-10-02-1 nominating Montey Walker and William Stevens to Grayson Central Appraisal District Board (5-0)
• Nominated Wes Mayes for TML Region 13 Director election (5-0)
• Tabled FundView Trash Billing Module purchase to October 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled Government Capital financing agreement for truck/tractor/trailer to November 6, 2025 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting on September 25, 2025 will feature a notice of possible quorum for the Planning & Zoning Board, Municipal Development District Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board. No formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards on that date. The notice was posted on or before September 19, 2025 as required.

• Notice of possible quorum for P & Z Board, MDD Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. 1 Board – no actions scheduled

City Council

The Gunter City Council special meeting will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2025-2026 tax rate. Council members will then discuss and vote on an ordinance to adopt the proposed tax rate of $0.58565 per $100, which represents a 15% increase. A second ordinance will be considered to ratify the resulting property tax revenue increase in the city budget.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 Tax Rate
• Ordinance to approve and adopt the proposed FY2025-2026 Tax Rate ($0.58565 per $100)
• Ordinance to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget

The council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2025‑2026 tax rate. A motion to adopt a property tax rate of $0.52565 was approved by a 3‑2 vote (Ordinance #2025-09-25-0J). A second motion to ratify the resulting property tax revenue increase was approved by a 4‑1 vote (Ordinance #2025-09-25-02).

• Approved Ordinance #2025-09-25-0J to adopt property tax rate of $0.52565 (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-09-25-02 to ratify property tax revenue increase (4-1)

City Council

The council will adopt the proposed FY2025‑2026 operating budget, setting tax rates and appropriations for the fiscal year beginning Oct 1 2025. Council members will appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will consider ordinances to rezone large parcels—approximately 1,998 acres at the north‑east corner of Grayson Parkway and Marilee Road (Platinum Ranch) and about 497.43 acres in the Joseph F. Morse, James Cornell, and Robert Mason surveys (Taylor Ranch)—changing them from Planned Development or Agricultural districts to Planned Development districts. Resolutions will be considered to create the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch Public Improvement Districts and to schedule public hearings for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones covering the same areas.

• Adopt FY2025‑2026 Operating Budget (tax rate 0.493101 per $100, median homestead taxable value $484,987)
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
• Ordinance to rezone ~1,998 acres at Grayson Parkway & Marilee Rd (Platinum Ranch) from Planned Development to PD‑Planned Development
• Ordinance to rezone ~497.43 acres in Joseph F. Morse, James Cornell, and Robert Mason surveys (Taylor Ranch) from Agricultural to PD‑Planned Development
• Resolutions to create Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch Public Improvement Districts and to set public hearings for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones on those lands

The council accepted David Self’s resignation and appointed Patrick Baumia to the vacant City Council Place 3 seat. Council members approved the FY2025‑2026 operating budget, setting the tax rate at $0.445002 per $100 of value. Ordinance #2025‑09‑18‑02 was approved, changing 497.430 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development District for the Taylor Ranch area. Resolutions #2025‑09‑18‑1 and #2025‑09‑18‑2 were approved, establishing the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch Public Improvement Districts.

• Accepted David Self’s resignation from City Council Place 3 (4-0)
• Appointed Patrick Baumia to City Council Place 3 (3-1)
• Approved FY2025‑2026 operating budget (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-09-18-02 for Taylor Ranch zoning change (4-1)
• Approved Resolution #2025-09-18-1 creating Platinum Ranch PID (4-1)
• Approved Resolution #2025-09-18-2 creating Taylor Ranch PID (4-1)
• Tabled public hearing on Platinum Ranch zoning change to Oct 2 (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance on Platinum Ranch zoning change to Oct 2 (5-0)

City Council

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

City Council

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss and act upon the appointment of a member to City Council Place 1.

• Appointment of City Council Place 1

The council discussed the appointment to City Council Place 1. William Stevens moved to appoint Jerry Perry, and Alan Richins seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. An oath of office was administered to Jerry Perry.

• Appointed Jerry Perry to City Council Place 1 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. A notice informs that a possible quorum exists for the P & Z Board, MDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board, but no formal business will be taken by those boards. The agenda contains only this quorum notice.

• Notice of possible quorum for P & Z Board, MDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board – no action scheduled

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a workshop on September 13, 2025 at the Gunter Public Safety Building. Council members will discuss the Emergency Management Plan, review the draft proposed budget, and receive training on the Open Meetings Act. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Emergency Management Plan – procedures and chain of command
• Budget Workshop – review of draft proposed budget
• Open Meetings Act – training session

The Gunter City Council met for a workshop on September 13, 2025. Council members discussed procedures for the Emergency Management Plan, reviewed the draft proposed budget, and received training on the Open Meetings Act. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board issued a notice of possible quorum for the City Council, MDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board on September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building at 105 N. 4" Street, Gunter, Texas. No formal business or action will be taken by any of the listed boards at this meeting. The notice was posted on or before September 5, 2025 and remained posted for at least seventy‑two hours.

• Notice of possible quorum for City Council, MDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider rezoning two large tracts of land for planned developments. The body will also review a property replat for a site in the Original Town Plat of Gunter.

• Proposed zoning change from Agricultural to Planned Development for 497.430 acres at Taylor Ranch (south of Little Elm Creek Road, east of Westman Road)
• Proposed zoning change from Planned Development to Planned Development for 1,998 acres at Platinum Ranch (northeast corner of Grayson Parkway and Marilee Road)
• Proposed replat of 0.345 acres for Hunter and Emma Goodman (IAE Gunter a Texas LLC) in Block 64 of the Original Town Plat
• Approval of August 14, 2025, meeting minutes

Municipal Development District

The City of Gunter posted a notice that a possible quorum will be held on September 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. No formal business or decisions will be taken by the City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, Park Board, or TIRZ No. I Board at this meeting. The notice was posted on or before September 3, 2025 for at least seventy‑two hours as required by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

• Notice of possible quorum for City Council, P & Z Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. I Board – no formal business

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District board will approve routine consent items, including minutes from the August 12 special meeting and the August 2025 financials. It will then discuss and potentially act on a monument or sign presented by Micah West, along with a logo design contest, future park facility needs, and an update on a lot purchase with Parks & Rec. Additional topics include a review of current bylaws and scheduling attorney‑provided training.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 MDD special meeting and August 2025 financials (Consent Agenda)
• Discuss, consider, and act on a monument/sign proposal from Micah West
• Discuss a new logo design contest sponsored by the MDD in partnership with GISD
• Discuss future park facility needs
• Update on lot purchase and use with Parks & Rec (Adam Adams)

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the August 12 minutes and August financials, with a 4‑0 vote. A motion to spend up to $67,000.00 for a monument/sign design and construction was adopted unanimously (5‑0). The board also approved three dates for attorney‑provided training, passing the motion 5‑0.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes & financials) (4-0)
• Authorized monument/sign design and construction up to $67,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved three attorney training dates (5-0)
• No formal action taken on bylaws review
• No formal action taken on logo design contest
• No formal action taken on future park facility discussion
• No formal action taken on lot purchase discussion
• No formal action taken on downtown rendering materials request

City Council

The scheduled regular meeting of the Gunter City Council for September 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific action items.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will review and act on the proposed FY2025-2026 budget and tax rate, including setting a public hearing for September 25. It will also discuss and potentially approve the creation of two new public improvement districts (Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch) and vote on routine consent items such as minutes and financial reports.

• Reimburse Don Anderson $2,219.74 for TMLIRP insurance deductible (claim #1300205322)
• Proposed FY2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate discussion and adoption scheduling
• Creation of Platinum Ranch Public Improvement District (hearing set for September 18)
• Creation of Taylor Ranch Public Improvement District (hearing set for September 18)
• Final Replat for Seventh Street Addition lots 1-8 at W. Cedar Street and N. 7th Street

The Gunter City Council met on August 21, 2025 at the Public Safety Building. The meeting opened at 6:02 p.m. and included Mayor Karen Souther, council members and staff, with one member joining by conference call. The agenda covered citizen comments and procedural matters, and no council actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City of Gunter, TX posted a notice for a possible quorum of four boards (P&Z, MDD, Park, TIRZ No. 1) at the August 21, 2025 City Council meeting. No formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards during this meeting.

Planning & Zoning

The City of Gunter posts a notice of a possible quorum for four boards (City Council, MDD Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. 1 Board) but no formal business or action will be taken at this meeting.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two property development plats. The body is deciding on a replat for a cottage project and a final plat for an 86-unit apartment complex.

• Final Replat of 1.560 acres at W. Cedar Street and N. 7th Street for 7th Street Cottages (lots 1-8)
• Final Plat of 7.835 acres at 610 N. 4th Street and W. Cedar Street for Four Cedars Apartments (86 units)
• Approval of minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its July 10, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Ken Boyd, seconded by Davida Miorin, and passed 7‑0. No decision was recorded on the proposed final replat for the 7th Street Cottages; the item was only discussed.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District will discuss a potential office space lease and review the status of property purchase at 301 W Elm Street. The board will also review business loan repayments and current bylaws.

• Potential lease for office space at 508 W. Main Street
• Status update on property purchase at 301 W Elm Street
• Review of Fresh Local Market loan repayment and other business loans
• Authorization and scheduling of in-person training by board attorney
• Discussion regarding signage updates

The Gunter Municipal Development District board approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the July 24, 2025 special meeting and the July 2025 financial report. Approval was by a majority vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (majority vote)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2025 MDD special meeting
• Approved MDD financials for July 2025

Municipal Development District

The City Council, P & Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board are meeting for a possible quorum. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by these boards.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the creation of the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch Public Improvement Districts. The body will also discuss road improvements, utility easements, and new ordinances regarding noise and residential occupancy.

• Public hearing for Platinum Ranch PID with estimated improvement costs of $400,000,000
• Public hearing for the creation of the Taylor Ranch Public Improvement District
• Interlocal Agreements with Grayson County for road improvements on Sharp Road and McConnell Road
• Proposed ordinance regulating outdoor loudspeakers to address noise concerns
• Proposed ordinance to restrict maximum adult residential occupancy in dwelling units

The council approved interlocal agreements with Grayson County for road improvements on Sharp Road and McConnell Road, each passing 3-0. It also approved a Master Agreement for Dissemination Agent Services and a Task Order for civil plan reviews, both 3-0. Two items to grant easements to Mustang Special Utility District were tabled for next month, also 3-0.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Sharp Road improvements (3-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for McConnell Road improvements (3-0)
• Approved Master Agreement for Dissemination Agent Services (3-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 17 with CobbFendly for civil plan reviews (3-0)
• Tabled granting Mustang Special Utility District wastewater easement (3-0)
• Tabled granting Mustang Special Utility District water easement (3-0)
• Removed item #20 (outdoor loudspeaker ordinance) from agenda (3-0)
• Removed item #21 (adult occupancy ordinance) from agenda (3-0)

City Council

This meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. It provides notice that a quorum of several city boards may be present, but no formal business or action will be taken by those boards.

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District will meet to consider a potential office space lease and review business outreach strategies. The board will also receive updates on a lot purchase and monument project.

• Potential lease for an office space
• Lot purchase update and status from Adam Adams
• Business attraction and outreach strategy discussion
• Monument updates from Micah West
• Review of current approved MDD Bylaws

The Gunter Municipal Development District board voted to approve the consent agenda items, which included the minutes from the June 19, 2025 special meeting and the financial statements for June 2025. The motion was made by Don Anderson, seconded by Micah West, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes and June 2025 financials (4-0)

Municipal Development District

This meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the 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 these boards on this date.

City Council

The City Council will meet on July 19, 2025. The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific business items for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and consider the draft proposed budget. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Review of draft proposed budget

The council met in a budget workshop on July 19, 2025. Members reviewed the draft proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. No motions were made, and no approvals, denials, or tabling occurred. The meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning amendments for a commercial district and a specific use permit for a child-care center. The body will also review the 2023-2024 audit and consider the resignation of a councilmember.

• Zoning change of 1.15 acres from SF-1 to C-1 Commercial District at Gunter Town Center Addition Phase Two, Block 3, Lot 1
• Specific Use Permit for a child-care center at 200 W. Elm Street
• Task Order #17 from Cobb Fendley for $95,250.00 for drainage analysis at the Woodlands of Preston
• Acceptance of PID petitions for Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch
• Approval of the City of Gunter’s 2023-2024 Audit

The council approved the consent agenda, accepted the resignation of Cyndy Davis, and adopted the 2023‑2024 city audit. It also approved a zoning map amendment converting 1.15 acres to C‑1 commercial, authorized a specific‑use permit for a child‑care center, accepted PID petitions for Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch, and approved a $95,250 drainage task order.

• Consent agenda approved (4-0)
• Resignation of Cyndy Davis accepted (4-0)
• 2023‑2024 city audit approved (4-0)
• Ordinance #2025-07-17-01 zoning amendment approved (4-0)
• Ordinance #2025-07-17-02 specific‑use permit approved (3-1)
• Resolution #2025-07-17-1 PID Platinum Ranch approved (4-0)
• Resolution #2025-07-17-2 PID Taylor Ranch approved (4-0)
• Task Order #17 Cobb Fendley $95,250 drainage analysis approved (4-0)

City Council

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

Planning & Zoning

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

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning matters and discuss a property replat. The body is also considering amendments to the city's Zoning Ordinance and Use of Land and Buildings chapters.

• Zoning change of 1.15 acres from SF-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial for Texas Bank at Gunter Town Center Addition Phase Two, Block 3, Lot 1
• Specific Use Permit for a Child-Care Center at 200 W. Elm Street (4.477 acres)
• Replat of 15.21 acres on FM 121 for James and Christi Watson
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 14A Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 25 Use of Land and Buildings

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting. A public hearing was announced to consider a zoning map amendment affecting roughly 1.15 acres, and a citizen comment was heard about a zoning change for Texas Bank.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District will meet to consider a potential office space lease and review business attraction strategies. The board will also discuss updates regarding monuments, the organization's website, and lot purchases.

• Potential lease for an office space
• Business attraction and outreach strategy
• Lot purchase update and status from Adam Adams
• Monument updates from Micah West
• Website, logo, and materials from Paul Valker

Municipal Development District

This meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the 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 these boards.

City Council

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the city's procurement policy and consider awarding a demolition bid for 1145 Stonebridge Pass. The meeting includes discussions on interlocal agreements with Grayson County and a development agreement amendment with BNSF.

• Demolition bid for 1145 Stonebridge Pass
• Revisions to the City of Gunter Procurement Policy
• Interlocal Agreement with Grayson County for Block Road asphalt patch repair
• Interlocal Agreement with Grayson County for annual pothole patching
• First Amendment to Development Agreement with BNSF Development Co. LLC and affiliates

The Gunter City Council held its regular meeting on July 3, 2025. The meeting opened at 6:01 p.m. with Mayor Karen Souther and council members present. The agenda included a mayor/aldorman report on the Lightning Notification System and street updates, but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the annexation and zoning of the Taylor Ranch property. The body will also review the 2023-2024 audit and consider several land replats and a new residential plat.

• Proposed annexation of 497.52 acres for Taylor Ranch
• Preliminary Plat for The Bridges Phase 1B Addition (96 residential lots, 3 open space lots)
• Increase of contract price for driveway transition improvements in the Woods from $98,610 to $123,262 for Pace Construction
• Approval of the City of Gunter’s 2023-2024 Audit
• Proposed Speed Zone Plan from the Texas Department of Transportation

The council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance #2025-06-19-01 expanding the extraterritorial jurisdiction for Taylor Ranch and also 5-0 to adopt Ordinance #2025-06-19-02 annexing the same property. A final plat for 66.56 acres on E. Main Street was approved by a 4-1 vote, and a speed‑zone plan ordinance passed 5-0. Board members for Planning & Zoning, the Municipal Development District, and the Park Board were reappointed for FY 2025‑2027.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑F (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item G (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06-19-01 for ETJ expansion (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06-19-02 for annexation (5‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of 66.56 acres on E. Main Street (4‑1)
• No action on 25% contract price increase for driveway improvements
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06-19-03 for Speed Zone Plan (5‑0)
• Reappointed boards for Planning & Zoning, Municipal Development District, and Park Board (5‑0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District will discuss funding for Phase II of a Master Drainage Study by Teague, Nall and Perkins. The board is also considering the FY2025-2026 budget and a potential office space lease.

• Funding request for Phase II of Master Drainage Study (Phase I is $151,500)
• Proposed FY2025-2026 budget for the GMDD
• Potential lease for office space
• Resolution to move regular meetings to the second Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m.
• Update on lot purchase status from Adam Adams

The board considered the consent agenda, which included approval of the minutes from the May 15, 2025 special meeting and the May 2025 financial report. Don Anderson moved to approve the agenda, Jessica Dunn seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items: May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and May 2025 financials (4-0)

Municipal Development District

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

City Council

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

Planning & Zoning

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

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land plats and replats. The primary item is a proposal for a 40.592-acre residential subdivision containing 96 lots and 3 open space lots.

• Preliminary Plat for The Bridges Phase 1B: 96 residential lots and 3 open space lots on 40.592 acres
• Replat for The Gunter Square Addition: 0.666 acres at S. 4th Street and W. Walnut Street to S. 5th Street
• Final Preliminary Plat: 66.56 acres on E. Main Street, east of N. 9th Street
• Replat of 0.50 acres at 106 W. Main Street
• Replat of 2.723 acres at 344 La Buena Vida Drive

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its April 10, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. No decision was recorded on the Preliminary Plat for The Bridges Phase IB addition.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council

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

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if a structure at 1145 Stonebridge Pass is a dangerous nuisance and may issue a demolition order. The body will also consider a memorandum of understanding with GISD regarding a school lift station and emergency funds for phone system replacements.

• Public hearing and potential demolition order for structure at 1145 Stonebridge Pass
• Memorandum of Understanding with GISD for access to school lift station at 200 W Elm St
• Emergency Funds to replace phone lines and system from Frontier to GCEC
• 2010 Freightliner bid update
• Executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation with BNSF

The Gunter City Council met on June 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and opened at 6:02 p.m. Members and staff were present, and the agenda included a presentation by the Director of Parks & Public Services on streets, drainage study, and trash service. The minutes record no approvals, denials, or votes on any items.

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate regarding a possible quorum of city boards. No formal business or action will be taken by the boards on this date.

City Council

The City Council will discuss and act upon a resolution to apply for a Senate Bill 224 Grant 2026 from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. The Gunter Police Department intends to use the funds to lease five Flock Safety license plate reader cameras to combat motor vehicle crime.

• Proposed application for Senate Bill 224 Grant 2026 from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA)
• Proposed lease of five Flock Safety license plate reader cameras
• Estimated total annual cost of $15,000 ($12,500 from grant, $2,500 city cost)

The council discussed a resolution from the Gunter Police Department requesting to apply for the Senate Bill 224 Grant 2026 from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. Wade Burtsfield moved to approve Resolution #2025-05-20-1, which would authorize the mayor to submit the grant application. The minutes do not record a vote tally or final approval.

• Motion made to approve Resolution #2025-05-20-1 authorizing mayor to apply for Senate Bill 224 Grant 2026 (outcome not recorded)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District will hold a special meeting to consider a new board member, approve prior minutes and financials, and discuss several items including a new logo, signage, office space, and marketing materials. The main agenda item is a presentation by Eric Wilhite on proposed development projects, including residential, commercial, and retail mixed-use developments. The board will also discuss business incentives to attract prospective businesses.

• Consideration of new MDD board member Christina Zielinski
• Discussion and possible action on new MDD signage/monument proposal
• Discussion and possible action on potential MDD office space
• Presentation by Eric Wilhite on overview of proposed development in Gunter, including residential, commercial, and retail mixed-use projects
• Discussion and possible action on business incentives offered by the MDD to prospective businesses

The Gunter Municipal Development District Board voted to approve the consent agenda, which covered the minutes from the April 3, 2025 regular meeting and the April 2025 financial statements. The motion was made by Joshua Long, seconded by Micah West, and passed with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (April 3 minutes and April 2025 financials) (4-0)

Municipal Development District

The City Council, P & Z Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board are scheduled to meet. The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by these boards.

City Council

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a general discussion on city-initiated rezoning of areas south of Main Street currently zoned M-1 Manufacturing/Industrial. They will also consider action items including a petition to release 10 acres from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, authorizing a drainage engineering agreement, and a memorandum of understanding with the school district. Additionally, they will vote on changing the regular meeting date and appointing a member to the Municipal Development District.

• General discussion on city-initiated rezoning of areas south of Main Street from M-1 Manufacturing/Industrial
• Petition under SB 2038 to release 10 acres at 998 Bledsoe Road from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Teague, Nall and Perkins for drainage consultation and engineering
• Memorandum of Understanding with Gunter ISD for access to school lift station at 200 W Elm St
• Proposed change of City Council regular meetings from second Tuesday to first Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

The Gunter City Council met on May 13, 2025, with Mayor Karen Souther and four council members present. A Consent Agenda was noted, but no specific items or votes were recorded in the minutes. Consequently, no substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on two plat-related items: a preliminary plat for The Bridges Phase 1B, which would create 96 residential lots on 40.592 acres, and a replat for the 0.666-acre Gunter Square Addition. The commission will also consider approval of the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Preliminary Plat for The Bridges Phase 1B: 96 residential lots and 3 open space lots on 40.592 acres (Centurion American)
• Replat for Gunter Square Addition: 0.666 acres at S. 4th Street and W. Walnut Street to S. 5th Street (JSC Holdings)
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025 regular meeting

Planning & Zoning

This is a procedural notice stating that a possible quorum of multiple city boards may occur, but no formal business or action will be taken.

• Notice of possible quorum for City Council, MDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board; no decisions or discussions scheduled.

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council and several boards (P&Z, MDD, Park, TIRZ No. I). The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the boards on this date. The meeting is procedural only.

• Notice of possible quorum for multiple boards, but no formal business planned

City Council

The Gunter City Council will consider and potentially vote on a development agreement for Platinum Ranch, a master planned community on approximately 1,998 acres within city limits. They will also discuss an amendment to a development agreement for Palmer Lakes (497.43 acres) in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council will convene in executive session to discuss pending BNSF litigation.

• Development agreement for Platinum Ranch master planned community (single-family, villas, multi-family, mixed-use) on ~1,998 acres
• Development agreement amendment for Palmer Lakes (497.43 acres) in Grayson County ETJ
• Proposed waiver of impact fees for the Platinum Ranch development
• Potential use of a Public Improvement District (PID) to finance infrastructure
• Executive session to discuss BNSF litigation

The council met on April 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. Members present were Mayor Karen Souther, Cyndy Davis, Alan Richins, David Self, Wade Burtsfield, and Mayor Pro Tem William Stevens. Staff present included City Secretary Detra Gaines, City Attorney Courtney Morris, and others. The meeting covered procedural items only; no approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded.

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council and several city boards (P&Z, MDD, Park, TIRZ No. 1). No formal business or action will be taken by any of the boards; the meeting is procedural only.

• No formal agenda items; meeting is a procedural quorum notice

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure investments with Mustang Special Utility District and consider multiple zoning changes for business and residential developments. The body will also review budget amendments and several agreements with Grayson County.

• Zoning change from M-1 Industrial to PD for businesses at West Walnut Street and W FM 121
• Zoning change from TF-Two Family to PD for eight units at West Cedar Street and 7th Street
• Purchase Agreement with Grayson County for $43,430.00 for a 2010 Nissan patch truck
• Interlocal Agreement with Grayson County for road improvements on Sharp Road
• Mid-year Budget Amendments for city departments

The council met on April 17, 2025 at the Gunter Public Safety Building. Members present were Mayor Karen Souther, Cyndy Davis, Alan Richins, David Self, Wade Burtsfield, and Mayor Pro Tem William Stevens. The only agenda item noted was the routine Consent Agenda, which is approved by a single majority vote, but no specific items or vote totals were recorded. No substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to allow a manufactured home on a 6.994-acre tract zoned Agricultural at 1088 Bounds Road. The applicant claims city staff initially indicated the home was permitted, but it was later found to be a code violation. The board will also vote on minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request to allow a HUD-Code manufactured home in the Agricultural District at 1088 Bounds Road (Trevor Haire)
• Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting

Planning & Zoning

This is a procedural notice of a possible quorum for multiple city boards (City Council, MDD Board, Park Board, TIRZ No. I Board). No formal business or action will be taken at this meeting.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two zoning changes: one to rezone 1.66 acres from M-1 Industrial to Planned Development for an urban-themed commercial project at West Walnut and FM 121, and another to rezone 1.5 acres from Two-Family Residential to Planned Development for eight duplex units at West Cedar and 7th Street. The commission will also discuss a minor plat for 11.302 acres on FM 121 and an amendment to the city's code of ordinances regarding land use definitions. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and action on zoning change from M-1 to PD for 1.66 acres at West Walnut and W FM 121 (ISC Holdings)
• Public hearing and action on zoning change from TF to PD for 1.5 acres at West Cedar and 7th Street (Justin Duncan/Almega Development)
• Discussion and action on minor plat for 11.302 acres on FM 121 (Sutton Addition)
• Discussion of amendment to Chapter 14A Section 25 and Chapter 26 of city code (land use definitions)
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the minutes from its February 13, 2025 regular meeting. Jerry Perry moved to approve, Ken Boyd seconded, and the motion passed with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council meeting on April 3, 2025, serves as a notice of possible quorum for multiple boards (P&Z, GMDD, Park Board, TIRZ No. I Board). The agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by any of the listed boards. The meeting is purely procedural with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Notice of possible quorum for P&Z Board, GMDD Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board
• No formal business or action will be taken by the boards

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Municipal Development District will discuss and potentially act on revised bylaws approved by city council, a business development strategy including community needs analysis and CRM, and establishing a committee to attract business. Other items include direction for a sign in Gunter City Park, a mural at Main and Preston, and potential office space. Consent agenda includes approval of March 19 joint meeting minutes and March financials.

• Consider revised bylaws of GMDD as approved by Gunter City Council
• Discuss and act on business development strategy (community needs analysis, prospecting database/CRM, outreach plan)
• Discuss establishing a committee for attracting business to Gunter
• Discuss direction for sign located in Gunter City Park
• Discuss mural for side of building at southeast corner of Main and Preston

The Gunter Municipal Development District board approved the consent agenda by a 4-0 vote. The agenda included approval of the minutes from the March 19, 2025 joint EDC & MDD special meeting. It also approved the district's financial statements for March 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Approved March 2025 financials (part of consent agenda)

Municipal Development District

This meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the 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 these boards on this date.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the bylaws and board membership for the Gunter Municipal Development District. The body is also considering two petitions for release from the extraterritorial jurisdiction on McConnell Road.

• Approval of Municipal Development District (MDD) Bylaws
• Appointment of Jessica Dunn to GMDD Place 1 and removal of Cyndy Davis from Place 4
• Funding Agreement between the City of Gunter and the Gunter Area Chamber of Commerce
• Petition for release from ETJ for 11.475 acres on McConnell Road (Keith Smith)
• Petition for release from ETJ for 12.44 acres at 1389 McConnell Road (StratVest LLC)

The Gunter City Council held its regular meeting on April 3, 2025. Mayor Karen Souther, Cyndy Davis, Alan Richins, and Mayor Pro Tem William Stevens were present; David Self and Wade Burts were absent. The minutes contain no approvals, denials, or tabling of actions.

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. It provides notice that a quorum 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 Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a final Service and Assessment Plan and issuing Special Assessment Revenue Bonds for the Bridges Phase 2A Public Improvement District. It will also consider resolutions for a funding agreement with the Gunter Municipal Development District to purchase real estate from Gunter ISD for up to $358,934, and for dissolving the Gunter Economic Development Corporation and transferring its assets to the MDD. Other action items include a new developer agreement with Centurion American for Platinum Ranch and Crooked Cross, prioritizing street repairs, and a petition to release 101.628 acres from extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Public hearing and ordinance to levy special assessments for Bridges Phase 2A PID
• Authorization to issue Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Bridges Phase 2A)
• Resolution approving funding agreement with Gunter MDD for real estate purchase from Gunter ISD not to exceed $358,934
• Resolution to dissolve Gunter Economic Development Corporation and transfer assets to MDD
• Discussion of new developer agreement with Centurion American for Platinum Ranch and Crooked Cross

The council approved the routine consent agenda, which groups several items into a single vote. No individual items were discussed or voted on separately.

• Approved routine consent agenda (majority vote)

City Council

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to the city's off-street parking requirements for an 8.79-acre tract at 106 W. Main Street. The board will also vote on approval of minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting.

• Discuss and consider a variance to Section 29.2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Off-Street Parking) for a ±8.79-acre tract at 106 W. Main Street, requested by Cody Paxman-State Farm
• Approve minutes from the June 15, 2023 Board of Adjustment meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. A variance request for off‑street parking at 106 W. Main Street was considered. The initial motion to deny the variance failed, and the Board then amended the denial to require concrete installation within three months, passing the amendment 4‑0.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Initial motion to deny variance request failed
• Amended denial to require concrete installation within 3 months (4-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation and Gunter Municipal Development District hold a joint special meeting to discuss and act on several items, including accepting a board member's resignation, approving a funding agreement of up to $358,934 for the city's purchase of real estate from the Gunter Independent School District, and a resolution to wind up and dissolve the EDC. The MDD will also consider appointing officers, approving legal counsel, and discussing marketing, park signage, Walnut Street construction costs, and a drainage study.

• Consider approving a funding agreement with the City of Gunter for real estate purchase from Gunter ISD, not to exceed $358,934
• Discuss and act on a resolution to wind up and dissolve the Gunter Economic Development Corporation
• Discuss, consider, and appoint officers of the Gunter Municipal Development District
• Discuss and approve an agreement for General Counsel Legal Services for Gunter MDD
• Discuss participation in Walnut Street construction and cost, and a Drainage Study update

Municipal Development District

This meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the 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 these boards.

Planning & Zoning

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a plat for 11.302 acres of property located on FM 121. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 13, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of plat for 11.302 acres on FM 121 in the J.A. McKinney and J.M. Jennings Surveys

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 agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by these boards on this date.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will consider a resolution to approve a funding agreement with the Gunter Municipal Development District for the city's purchase of real estate from Gunter ISD for up to $358,934. A related purchase and sale agreement will also be voted on. The council will also cancel the May 2025 general election since all candidates are unopposed, and consider a consent to create a new municipal utility district in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Other items include authorizing staff to approve all plats except preliminary plats and to seek bids for street pole and signage replacement up to $10,000.

• Resolution approving $358,934 funding agreement with Gunter Municipal Development District for Gunter ISD property purchase
• Purchase and Sale Agreement between Gunter ISD and city for real property
• Ordinance cancelling May 3, 2025 general election due to unopposed candidates (Mayor Karen Souther, Aldermen Alan Richins and Wade Burtsfield)
• Consent to creation of Greenbrier Hills Municipal Utility District in the ETJ
• Authorizing staff to obtain bids for street pole and signage replacement not to exceed $10,000

The Gunter City Council met on March 6, 2025, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. The meeting included routine items such as the call to order, invocation, and agenda item comments, but no votes or actions were taken on any proposals.

City Council

The Gunter City Council is convening on March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM for a meeting that also serves as a notice of possible quorum for the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. 1 boards. No formal business or action will be taken by those boards at this meeting. The notice is procedural only.

• No actionable items listed; meeting is a procedural quorum notice

City Council

The City Council is holding a Town Hall Gathering for discussion and Q&A regarding community matters. This is an informal meeting; no action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Town Hall Gathering with Mayor Karen Souther, Alderman, and City Attorney

City Council

This notice announces a possible quorum of the P&Z, EDC, Park, and TIRZ No. I boards at the February 20, 2025 City Council meeting. However, no formal business or action will be taken by these boards on that date. The meeting is purely procedural regarding board attendance.

• Possible quorum of P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. I Board at City Council meeting
• No formal business or action to be taken by the named boards
• Meeting location: Gunter Public Safety Building, 105 N 4th Street, Gunter, Texas

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in all single-family zoning districts and to add provisions for telecommunication antennas. Other items include preliminary approval of a 66.56-acre plat (Gunter 66), authorizing a waste collection RFP, and setting an assessment hearing for the Bridges 2A PID. Consent items include approval of January meeting minutes, police activity report, and financial report.

• Public hearing and ordinance to allow ADUs in all single-family districts, limiting size and prohibiting separate rental
• Public hearing and ordinance to amend special uses section for telecommunication antennas
• Preliminary plat for 66.56 acres on E. Main St. and N. 9th St. (Gunter 66)
• Authorizing staff to issue RFP for waste collection and disposal services, replacing Republic Services
• Resolution to call assessment hearing for Bridges 2A Public Improvement District on March 20, 2025

The Gunter City Council met on February 20, 2025, with a quorum present. The minutes record only procedural matters, such as the call to order and invocation, with no substantive decisions made. The consent agenda was not acted upon in the provided text.

City Council

The Gunter City Council is convening a Town Hall Gathering for informal discussion and Q&A with the Mayor, Aldermen, and City Attorney regarding current community matters. No formal votes or decisions will occur, and no minutes will be produced.

• Discussion and Q&A on current matters affecting the community

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 agenda states that no formal business or action will be taken by these boards.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family zoning districts and update regulations for telecommunication antennas. The body will also consider two property plats in Grayson County.

• Proposed zoning amendment to allow ADUs in single-family districts with size limits and a ban on separate rental use
• Proposed amendment to Section 27.3 of the Code of Ordinances to add provisions for telecommunication antennas
• Preliminary plat for 66.56 acres on E. Main St. and N. 9th St. (Gunter 66)
• Minor plat for 15.21 acres at 20867 FM 121 on behalf of James and Christi Watson
• Proposed fine of up to $2,000 for offenses related to the ADU ordinance amendment

The Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning amendment allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all single-family zoning districts, with size limits and a prohibition on renting them separately from the primary structure. The commission also approved amendments to add telecommunication antenna provisions to the special uses code, a preliminary plat for a 66.56-acre development (Gunter 66), and a minor plat for a 15.21-acre property at 20867 FM 121. All votes were 5-0. No public comments were made during the hearings.

• Approved zoning amendment allowing ADUs in all single-family districts (5-0)
• Approved code amendment adding telecommunication antenna provisions (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 66.56 acres on E. Main St. and N. 9th St. (5-0)
• Approved minor plat for 15.21 acres at 20867 FM 121 (5-0)

City Council

The Gunter City Council is holding a meeting on February 6, 2025, which also serves as a possible quorum for the P&Z Board, EDC Board, Park Board, and TIRZ No. 1 Board. The notice states no formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards on this date. The meeting is purely procedural.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will vote on calling a May 3, 2025 general election for Mayor, Alderman Place 2, and Alderman Place 4, and will consider related interlocal election service agreements. The council will also consider resolutions to buy real property from Gunter ISD (funded by the Economic Development Corporation up to $358,934) and award contracts for storm sewer improvements ($32,095) and driveway repairs ($98,610). Additionally, the council will discuss interlocal agreements with Grayson County for pothole repairs and the creation of an MDD.

• Resolution ordering a May 3, 2025 general election for Mayor, Alderman Place 2, and Alderman Place 4
• Purchase and sale agreement with Gunter ISD for real property, funded by Gunter EDC up to $358,934
• Award of Fox Bend Trace storm sewer improvements to Wopac Construction for $32,095
• Award of Woods driveway transition repairs to Pace Construction Services for $98,610
• Interlocal agreements with Grayson County for pothole repairs ($1,200 each) and truck rental

The Gunter City Council approved resolutions and agreements for the May 3, 2025 general election, including an interlocal agreement with Gunter ISD and Grayson County for election services. It awarded contracts for storm sewer improvements ($32,095 to Wopac Construction) and driveway repairs ($98,610 to Pace Construction Services), and approved two interlocal agreements with Grayson County for pothole repairs and truck rental (each $1,200). No action was taken on the Gunter ISD property purchase and related funding agreement, and no action followed executive session.

• Approved Resolution #2025-02-06-1 calling May 3, 2025 election for Mayor, Alderman Place 2, and Place 4 (3-0)
• Approved Joint Interlocal Agreement for Election Services with Gunter ISD and Grayson County (3-0)
• Approved Joint Election Agreement with Gunter ISD (3-0)
• Awarded Fox Bend Trace storm sewer improvements to Wopac Construction for $32,095 (3-0)
• Awarded Woods driveway transition repairs to Pace Construction Services for $98,610 (3-0)
• Approved ILA with Grayson County for street pothole repairs for $1,200 (3-0)
• Approved ILA with Grayson County to rent pothole patch truck for ~6 hours for $1,200 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-02-06-2 for continued Oncor Steering Committee participation with 11 cents per capita payment (3-0)

Municipal Development District

The Gunter Economic Development Corporation will discuss a funding agreement for the City of Gunter to purchase real estate from the Gunter Independent School District. The board will also consider marketing collateral, office space rental, and a resignation.

• Funding agreement for City purchase of Gunter ISD real estate not to exceed $358,934
• Resignation of Nat McClure, Place 3
• Purchase of Fundview for EDC Financials
• Securing a billboard for EDC marketing
• Direction for a sign located in Gunter City Park

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.

City Council

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

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold a workshop to discuss preliminary budget amendments, staffing, and planning. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled at this meeting.

• Mid-Year Review Workshop including preliminary budget amendment discussions, staffing, and planning

The Gunter City Council met for a workshop on February 1, 2025, to discuss preliminary budget amendments, staffing, and planning. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was a discussion-only meeting.

City Council

The Gunter City Council meeting on January 16, 2025, is a procedural quorum notice for multiple city boards (P&Z, EDC, Park, TIRZ No. 1). No formal business or action will be taken by any of these boards at this meeting.

City Council

The Gunter City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. The agenda includes routine approvals, department reports, and key decisions such as accepting the 2022-2023 audit and authorizing a property purchase for the Economic Development Corporation. The council will also discuss a petition to release 26.87 acres from extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Approval of the 2022-2023 audit presented by Brooks & Watson, CPA
• Resolution authorizing EDC to purchase real property from Gunter ISD
• Consideration of Senate Bill 2038 petition to release 26.87 acres at 1394 Pike Road from ETJ
• Approval of Consent Agenda including December 2024 police and financial reports
• Discussion of Fox Bend Trace Road repairs in Bridges Development

The Gunter City Council approved a BNSF agreement with revisions including annexation of ETJ property within 5 years, a 500-foot buffer zone, permitted uses, setbacks, building height limits, and $20,000 for park improvements. The council also approved the 2022-2023 audit, authorized the EDC to purchase real property from Gunter ISD, accepted an EDC resignation, and established an administrative position. No action was taken on the ETJ release petition for 1394 Pike Road.

• Approved BNSF Agreement with revisions (4-1)
• Approved City of Gunter 2022-2023 Audit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-01-16-1 authorizing EDC to purchase real property from Gunter ISD (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Nat McClure, EDC Place 3 (4-1)
• Established an Administrative position (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda A-C (5-0)

Municipal Development District

The special meeting of the Gunter Economic Development Corporation scheduled for January 9, 2025, is marked as cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific action items.

Planning & Zoning

The January 9, 2025 regular meeting of the Gunter Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The document is marked as CANCELLED and contains no specific items for discussion or action.

Municipal Development District

This meeting of the Gunter Economic Development Corporation was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items with no substantive discussion, decisions, or public hearings scheduled.