Gunter, Texas
Upcoming
City Council
The Gunter City Council will hold a workshop to review the draft proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion purposes only.
- Review of draft proposed budget
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a replat of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 34 Supplementary Addition, to create a single 0.498-acre lot (Lot 7R) at 108 W. Walnut St. Staff recommends approval, stating the plat meets subdivision requirements. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, citizen comments, director's report, and approval of previous minutes.
- Replat of Lots 7,8,9 Block 34 Supplementary Addition into Lot 7R (0.498 acres) at 108 W. Walnut St, by HBC Generators
Recent meetings
City Council
The City Council will hold continued public hearings on special assessments for the Taylor Ranch and Platinum Ranch Public Improvement Districts, with estimated project costs up to $3 million and $17 million respectively. The Council will also consider a resolution approving a preliminary service and assessment plan for The Preserve PID, which would levy assessments on property owners for infrastructure improvements. Additionally, they will vote on an interlocal agreement with Mustang Special Utility District related to The Preserve PID, discuss a master fee schedule, and consider an ordinance on tiered signature requirements for disbursements.
- Public hearings continued to July 16 for Taylor Ranch PID (estimated $1.3M and $11.7M in project costs) and Platinum Ranch PID
- Resolution to approve preliminary service and assessment plan for The Preserve Public Improvement District
- Interlocal cooperative agreement with Mustang Special Utility District for The Preserve PID
- Consent to add land to ETJ for Four Seasons Municipal Utility District No. 1
- Discussion of master fee schedule and portable temporary concrete batch plants
City Council
The Gunter City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on retaining Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for an additional 30 days. The council will then enter executive session to conduct second interviews with City Manager applicants and consider appointment of a City Manager, Interim City Manager, and/or a search firm. After executive session, the council may reconvene to take action on those matters.
- Discuss and take action on retaining Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for 30 days
- Second interview with potential City Manager applicants (executive session)
- Potential appointment of City Manager, Interim City Manager, or search firm (executive session)
- Possible action following executive session on personnel matters
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to approve a service and assessment plan for the Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District, levy special assessments, and authorize special assessment revenue bonds. The council will also consider reappointments to boards, accept resignations from Councilmember Alan Richins and Mayor Karen Souther, and discuss and act on ordinances regulating expenditures over $5,000 and cancellation of council meetings.
- Public hearing and ordinance for Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District service and assessment plan
- Ordinance authorizing issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Bridges Phase 1b PID)
- Reappointment of Planning & Zoning and Gunter MDD board members for FY 2026-2028
- Acceptance of resignation from Councilmember Alan Richins (Place 2) and Mayor Karen Souther
- Ordinance regulating expenditure of funds over $5,000 and replacing meeting cancellation provisions
City Council
The Gunter City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to approve a service and assessment plan for the Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District, levy special assessments, and authorize the issuance of related bonds. The council will also reappoint members to the Planning & Zoning and Municipal Development District boards, and accept the resignation of Council Member Alan Richins. Routine items include approval of prior meeting minutes and monthly financial, police, fire, and code compliance reports.
- Public hearing on ordinance approving service and assessment plan for Bridges Phase 1B PID and levying special assessments
- Ordinance to authorize issuance and sale of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 for Bridges Phase 1B PID
- Reappointments to Planning & Zoning (Places 2, 4, 6) and Gunter Municipal Development District (Places 2, 4, 6) for FY 2026-2028
- Acceptance of resignation letter from Alan Richins, City Council Place 2
- Discussion regarding city Purchasing Policy
City Council
The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. The council will recess into executive session to interview potential applicants and consider an interim appointment or a search firm, then reconvene to possibly take action. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive session to interview City Manager applicants (§ 551.074)
- Potential appointment of City Manager, Interim City Manager, or search firm
- Reconvene to consider action on executive session matters
City Council
This is a notice of a possible quorum for a meet-and-greet with candidates for the city manager position. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Meet-and-greet with potential City Manager candidates
City Council
The Gunter City Council will hold public hearings and vote on dissolving the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District and creating The Preserve PID. It will also consider resolutions approving preliminary assessment rolls for the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch PIDs, along with related interlocal agreements. Other actions include authorizing $138,000 for a downtown drainage study, an ordinance requiring advance authorization for expenditures over $5,000, and finalizing the city manager's salary and hiring process.
- Public hearing and resolution to dissolve the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District
- Public hearing and resolution to create The Preserve Public Improvement District
- Resolution approving preliminary service and assessment plan for Platinum Ranch PID with July 2 public hearing
- Resolution approving preliminary service and assessment plan for Taylor Ranch PID with July 2 public hearing
- Resolution for $138,000 funding agreement with Gunter Municipal Development District for Phase I Master Drainage Study
The council unanimously dissolved the Gunter 66 Public Improvement District and created The Preserve PID in its place. It approved preliminary assessment plans for the Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch PIDs, and authorized interlocal agreements with Mustang Special Utility District for those districts. The council also approved $138,000 in reimbursement for a downtown drainage study and a $130,000 professional services contract for the study. A working committee was formed to draft spending regulations, and the city manager salary was set at $160,000.
- Approved Resolution #2026-06-04-1 dissolving Gunter 66 PID (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-06-04-2 creating The Preserve PID (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-06-04-3 approving preliminary assessment plan for Platinum Ranch PID (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-06-04-4 approving preliminary assessment plan for Taylor Ranch PID (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-06-04-5 authorizing interlocal agreements with Mustang Special Utility District (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-06-04-6 funding agreement with GMDD for $138,000 drainage study (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-06-04-7 authorizing professional services for drainage study up to $130,000 (5-0)
- Set city manager salary not to exceed $160,000 (5-0)
Municipal Development District
The Gunter Municipal Development District will consider approving two drainage study funding agreements totaling $268,000, discuss strategic planning and consultant proposals, and accept a board member's resignation. The board will also hold an executive session on property purchases including the "Esplanade" project.
- $138,000 funding agreement with the City of Gunter for Drainage Study Phase I
- $130,000 agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for Drainage Study Phase II
- Acceptance of resignation from board member Christina Zielinski, effective April 16, 2026
- Discussion of consultant proposals from GRPR and LJA Parks and Recreation
- Executive session on property purchases and updates including "Esplanade"
TIRZ
The TIRZ No. 4 Board will consider recommending the final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for the 497.52-acre Taylor Ranch zone to the City Council, and will also discuss authorizing a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with MM Taylor Ranch 496 LLC. The plan outlines public improvements, project costs, and a tax increment financing structure to promote development in the zone.
- Discuss and recommend final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan to City Council
- Discuss and authorize 380 Agreement between TIRZ #4 Board, City of Gunter, and MM Taylor Ranch 496 LLC
- Final plan covers 497.52 acres in Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Taylor Ranch)
- Proposed public improvements include water, wastewater, streets, storm drainage financed by a Public Improvement District
- Plan includes economic development program and grant provisions under Chapter 380 of Texas Local Government Code
TIRZ
The TIRZ No. 3 Board will discuss and consider recommending approval of the final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for the Platinum Ranch development to the Gunter City Council. The board will also consider authorizing a 380 economic development agreement with MM Platinum Ranch LLC. The plan covers 1,998.27 acres and includes public improvements such as water, sewer, and paving.
- Recommend approval of final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 3 (Platinum Ranch) to City Council
- Authorize a Chapter 380 economic development agreement between TIRZ #3 Board, City of Gunter, and MM Platinum Ranch LLC
- The zone comprises approximately 1,998.27 acres
- Plan includes a Public Improvement District for water, sewer, paving, and financing costs
- Developer is MM Platinum Ranch, LLC
City Council
The Gunter City Council will consider and vote on several major development items, including final Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) project plans for Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch, zoning change and preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center, and a resolution approving a preliminary service and assessment plan for the Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District. Other items include appointing a Mayor Pro Tem, purchasing rifle-resistant body armor for up to $24,417.18, and discussing ETJ release petitions and a cell tower contract.
- Final TIRZ Project and Finance Plan for Reinvestment Zone #3 (Platinum Ranch) and #4 (Taylor Ranch)
- Resolutions authorizing 380 Agreements for TIRZ #3 and TIRZ #4
- Ordinance for zoning change (515 acres) and preliminary plat (944 acres) for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center
- Resolution for Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District preliminary service and assessment plan
- Purchase of rifle-resistant body armor from Angel Armor for up to $24,417.18 via BuyBoard contract
The Gunter City Council approved final TIRZ plans for Platinum Ranch and Taylor Ranch, authorized 380 agreements for both zones, and approved a preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center. The council also approved a preliminary plat for Preston Fields Estates and authorized the purchase of body armor for police.
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Appointed Wade Burtsfield as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved TIRZ #3 Platinum Ranch final plan (5-0)
- Approved TIRZ #4 Taylor Ranch final plan (5-0)
- Authorized 380 Agreement for TIRZ #3 (5-0)
- Authorized 380 Agreement for TIRZ #4 (5-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat for Preston Fields Estates (5-0)
- Approved Zoning Change for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center (3-2)
City Council
The Gunter City Council is meeting in a work session on May 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building. The agenda notes that no formal business or action will be taken; the session is solely for informational purposes. The only item is a review of the upcoming agenda with the mayor and staff.
- Review of meeting agenda with mayor and staff
City Council
The Gunter City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and potentially approve an additional 30-day contract with Nichols-Jackson Law Firm to finalize PID, TIRZ, and other city business. The meeting begins with citizen comments. Only one action item is on the agenda.
- Retain Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for 30 days to finalize PID, TIRZ, and other city business
The Gunter City Council held a brief emergency meeting on May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The only substantive action was a vote to retain the Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for an additional 30 days to complete work on Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs), and other city business. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember William Stevens opposed.
- Retained Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for additional 30 days to finalize PID, TIRZ, and other city business (4-1, opposed by Stevens)
City Council
At this special meeting, the Gunter City Council will discuss and take action on hiring a search firm or consultant to manage the city manager search and provide an interim city manager and treasurer. The council will also consider dismissing the current city attorney and posting a notice for a new one, setting policy for EMS asset purchases, and enacting an ordinance requiring advance authorization for expenditures over $5,000.
- Hire search firm/consultant for city manager search and to provide interim city manager and treasurer
- Dismiss current city attorney and post notice for new city attorney with defined roles
- Discuss and set policy for city asset purchases related to EMS
- Proposed ordinance to regulate expenditures over $5,000 requiring advance authorization and public notification
Planning & Zoning
The Commission will discuss a zoning change and preliminary plat for the BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center. Additionally, members will consider a preliminary plat for a future residential development known as Preston Fields Estates.
- Zoning Change: Planned Development to revised Planned Development for BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center (approx. 515.553 acres)
- Preliminary Plat: BNSF North Dallas Logistics Center (approx. 943.935 acres)
- Preliminary Plat: Preston Fields Estates, Lots 1-19 (approx. 22.982 acres) along Old Tioga Rd.
- Approval of February 12, 2026, meeting minutes
City Council
The Gunter City Council is holding a special meeting solely to canvass the results of the May 2, 2026 city council election and Proposition A, which proposes a city manager form of government. The meeting is procedural and will certify the official outcomes.
- Canvass the Gunter City Council Election from May 2, 2026
- Canvass the Gunter Proposition A (City Manager Form of Government) from May 2, 2026
The City Council canvassed the May 2, 2026, election results, confirming William Stevens' win for Place 5 and the passage of Proposition A to change the city's form of government to a City Manager system. The council then administered oaths of office to three new council members.
- Canvassed election results for Place 5 (William Stevens wins)
- Canvassed Proposition A results (City Manager form of government approved)
- Motion to canvass Place 5 passed 2-0
- Motion to canvass Proposition A passed 2-0
- Oaths of office administered to William Hemby, Patrick Baumia, and William Stevens
City Council
The Gunter City Council will consider dissolving the existing Gunter 66 Public Improvement District and creating a new one to reflect increased costs (from $8M to $15M) and revised boundaries. The council will also discuss pending litigation (Eugenia Anderson v City of Gunter), grant easements to Mustang Special Utility District, approve road improvement agreements with Grayson County, and act on drainage study contracts and board appointments.
- Dissolution of Gunter 66 PID and creation of a new PID for the Preserve development (cost increase to $15M)
- Litigation update: Eugenia Anderson v City of Gunter, Cause # CV-26-1060
- Interlocal agreement with Grayson County Precinct 3 for Hunter Rd and Kimberlin Rd improvements, not to exceed $25,560
- Resolution for funding agreement with Gunter Municipal Development District for $138,000 for Phase I Master Drainage Study reimbursement
- Authorization of professional services for Phase 2 Master Drainage Study with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for $130,000
The City Council approved resolutions to dissolve and create a Public Improvement District, granted utility easements to Mustang Special Utility District, and accepted the 2024-2025 audit. The council also authorized employment contract negotiations and a vehicle purchase.
- Authorized employment contract negotiations (3-2)
- Approved dissolution of Gunter 66 Public Improvement District (5-0)
- Approved creation of Gunter 66 Public Improvement District (5-0)
- Granted MSUD wastewater and water easement (5-0)
- Granted MSUD wastewater, water main, and access easement (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Fraser Capital for infrastructure (4-1)
- Approved ILA with Grayson County for road improvements (4-1)
- Authorized vehicle purchase for code compliance (4-1)
City Council
The Gunter City Council will hold a work session to review a future meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions will be made; the session is informational only.
- Review of future city council agenda with mayor and staff (no action taken)
Municipal Development District
The Gunter Municipal Development District will consider two funding agreements for a drainage study: Phase I with the City of Gunter for up to $138,000 and Phase II with Teague Nall and Perkins for up to $130,000. The board will also discuss a consultant proposal, a parks and recreation proposal, a marketing plan, and website updates. A board resignation will be acknowledged.
- Funding agreement with City of Gunter for Drainage Study Phase I, not to exceed $138,000
- Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins for Drainage Study Phase II, not to exceed $130,000
- Discuss consultant proposal by Mary Ann Moon including scope and fee structure
- Discuss LJA Parks and Recreation proposal
- Discuss marketing/PR plan and budget, and website updates
TIRZ
The Gunter TIRZ No. 4 board will hold a regular meeting with only one substantive action item: discussing and possibly recommending approval of the final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for Taylor Ranch to the City Council. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, invocation, and citizen comments.
- Discuss, consider, and take action on recommending approval of the final TIRZ No. 4 Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan to the City Council
TIRZ
The TIRZ No. 3 Board will discuss and consider recommending approval of the final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for the Platinum Ranch zone to the Gunter City Council. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items including citizen comments.
- Recommendation of final Reinvestment Zone Project Plan and Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 3 (Platinum Ranch) to City Council
City Council
The Gunter City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider and act on several items, including final approval of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Project and Finance Plans for Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Platinum Ranch) and Number Four (Taylor Ranch). They will also discuss a resolution for the Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District assessment plan, an interlocal agreement with Mustang Special Utility District, speed limit changes, and easement grants. The council will meet in executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and employment contracts.
- Final TIRZ Project and Finance Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Platinum Ranch)
- Final TIRZ Project and Finance Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Taylor Ranch)
- Resolution for Bridges Phase 1B Public Improvement District preliminary service and assessment plan, public hearing set for May 21, 2026
- Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Mustang Special Utility District
- Granting wastewater, water main, and access easements to Mustang Special Utility District at 19047 FM 121
City Council
This is a work session of the Gunter City Council with no formal business or action taken. The only agenda item is a review of the upcoming meeting agenda with the mayor and staff.
- Review agenda with mayor and staff