{
 "city": "Gunter",
 "state": "Texas",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/guntertx.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-06",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to review draft proposed budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-495",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Consider replat of 3 lots into 0.498-acre lot on Walnut St",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider The Preserve PID resolution and interlocal agreement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-494",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to interview City Manager candidates, extend law firm contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-493",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Municipal Development District",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-492",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on Bridges Phase 1B special assessments and bond issuance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-491",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to weigh PID assessment, bonds for Bridges Phase 1B",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-490",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to interview City Manager applicants in executive session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-489",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to meet potential city manager candidates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-488",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-487",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to dissolve Gunter 66 PID, create The Preserve PID, advance two other PIDs",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-486",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-486",
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Municipal Development District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $268,000 in drainage study funding agreements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-484",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "TIRZ",
   "headline": "TIRZ board to vote on final project plan and 380 agreement for Taylor Ranch",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-481",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "TIRZ",
   "headline": "Board to recommend final TIRZ No. 3 Platinum Ranch plan to City Council",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-480",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on zoning change and preliminary plat for BNSF logistics center",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-483",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-483",
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Gunter City Council holds work session for agenda review, no formal action",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-482",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider retaining Nichols-Jackson Law Firm for 30 more days",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-485",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-485",
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider hiring search firm for city manager and interim managers",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-479",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-478",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Gunter Planning and Zoning to consider logistics center and residential platting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-477",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to canvass May 2 election results",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-476",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-476",
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to dissolve and recreate Gunter 66 Public Improvement District",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-474",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-474",
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council work session to review future agenda",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-473",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Municipal Development District",
   "headline": "Gunter MDD to vote on $268K in drainage study contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-472",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "TIRZ",
   "headline": "TIRZ to recommend final Taylor Ranch project and financing plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-471",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "TIRZ",
   "headline": "TIRZ No. 3 board to recommend final project plan and financing plan to City Council",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-470",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider final TIRZ plans for Platinum and Taylor Ranch",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-469",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.guntertx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}