- EST.1901  GUNBERI 105N.4th Street, P.O. Box 349 Gunter, TX75058-0349 903-433-5185 Fax: 903-433-8039 MINUTES Gunter City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 15, 2024 6:00pm Meeting Opened. At 6:00 p.m.  Members Present: Mayor. Karen Souther, Cyndy Davis, Alan Richins, Dave Self, Wade StaffPresent: Detra Gaines City Secretary, Eric Wilhite. Director of Planning & Development, Adam Adams Director of Parks & Public Services, Police Chief Danny Jones, Officer. Kyle  Burtsfield, William, Stevens  Barton, City Attorney Courtney. Morris  Pursuant to Chapter 551 ofthe' Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given ofal Regular Meeting of the City Council oft the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on August 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ini the Gunter Public Safety Building located at 105N4 4th Street, Gunter, Texas, at Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconjerencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the Welcome to the City Council Meeting, Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of attendance. Ifyou wish to speak on an open-session agenda item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. A card to speak at a public hearing may be CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING [Mayor will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum ifpresent, and declare notice is legally posted pursuant to the Open. Meetings Act. During the course of the meeting, members ofthe audience wishing to speak must be recognized by  which time the following will be discussed and considered:  location of the meeting.  submitted any time before the public hearing is closed.  the Presiding Officer.)  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  1. CITIZEN COMMENTS [The City Council invites citizens to: speak to the Council on topics not already scheduled for public hearing or on the agenda. Citizens may address the Council fora maximum of three minutes. Citizen comments shall be made from the podium. Please state your name and address for the record. The Council is unable to respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up during this section that are not on1 the agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information in response to a citizen's inquiry or to recite existing policy in  response to the inquiry.]    Citizen comments were given by Renee Marler regarding Texas Ethics Commission Citizen comments were given by Karl Lenderman regarding an update on storm  (TEC) complaint against Mayor, Souther. drainage within The Woods of Preston.  2. CONSENT AGENDA [Routine Council Business, the Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by ai request from a A. Consider approval of Minutes from July 18, 2024 Regular Meeting and July 23, 2024 B. Consider approval oft the Gunter Police Department Activity Report for. July 2024. David Selfmade the motion to approve the Consent. Agenda items A and B as presented. Alan Richins seconded the motion. Motion passed5-0  Councimember. Special Meeting.  3. Police Chief Report  Introduction ofi new Patrol Officer Kyle Barton  The introduction of new Patrol Officer Kyle Barton was given by Police Chief  Danny Jones.  4. Mayor's Report  TIRZ No. 1 update discussion during budget TCEQ update - waiting. for approved projects  Delinquent Tax update - City to receive delinquent tax of $40,557.00  REGULAR AGENDA 5. PUBLIC HEARING  Public Comments: Tol hear public comments regarding an adoption of the 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Master Plan as the adopted Thoroughfare Master Plan for the City of Mayor Karen Souther Opened. Public Hearing, for discussion at 6:17p.m. Citizen comments were given by Rodney. Haire regarding proposed tollway. going Mayor Karen Souther Closed. Public. Hearing. for discussion at 6:19 p.m.  Gunter, TX.  through a portion of his property.    6. Discuss, consider, and act upon an Ordinance adopting the updated 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare Plan as the Thoroughfare Plan ofthe City ofGunter, as said plan Wade. Burtsfield made the motion to Table updated 2024 Grayson County Thoroughfare. Plan as the Thoroughfare Plan ofthe City of Gunter. Cyndy. Davis 7. Discuss, consider, and act upon al Final Plat for Woody Acres, Lots 1&2, Block A, being 17.132 acres tol build a single-family dwelling, and the property is located on Bounds Road, David Self made the motion to approve the Final. Platfor Woody. Acres Lots. 1&2, Block. A, being 17.132 acres located on Bounds Road. Cyndy Davis seconded the 8.1 Discuss, consider, and act upon Amending Plat to create lots 1R, 2R, 3R, 4R, 5R, and Block 10, approximately 29,000 square feet. The property is located near 3rd Street and W. Oak Street. David, Self made the motion to approve the Amending Plat to create lots IR, 2R, 3R, 4R, 5R, and Block 10 located on W. Oak Street. Alan Richins seconded the motion. 9. Discuss, consider, and act upon a Final Plat for The Bridges Phase 2A containing 140 residential lots, 3 open space lots, on 60.827 acres situated ini the Jeremiah Stanley Survey, Abstract 351 and the. John Cochran Survey Abstract A-214, within the City of Gunter. David, Self made the motion to approve Final Plat for the Bridges Phase 2A. Cyndy Davis seconded. the motion. William Stevens Opposed. Motion passed 4-1 10. Discuss, consider, and act upon entering into an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with  may be amended from time to time by Grayson County.  seconded. the motion. Motion passed. 5-0  within Gunter City Limits.  motion. Motion passed 5-0  (Fraser Capital)  Motion passed. 5-0  (Centurian American)  Grayson County.  Wade Burtsfield made the motion to approve an Interlocal. Purchasing Agreement with 11. Discuss, consider, and act upon the adoption oft the Parks, Recreation and Open Space  Grayson County. David Self seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0  Master Plan 2024-2039.  Cyndy Davis made the motion to Table the adoption of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Master. Plan 2024-2039, to September. 19, 2024, and post Public Hearing. David  Selfseconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0    12. Discuss, consider, and acti upon authorizing the expenditure ofmonies from the Parkland Dedication fund for ballfield improvements not to exceed the amount ofthirteen thousand Wade Burtsfield made the motion to approve authorizing thee expenditurefrom the Parkland. Dedication Fund not to exceed $13,149.99,for ballfield improvements. Alan 13. Discuss, consider, and act upon setting al Preliminary Budget Workshop for Saturday,  onel hundred and forty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($13,149.99).  Richins seconded. the motion. Motion passed. 5-0  August 24, 2024.  Cydny. Davis made the motion to approve. setting a Preliminary Budget Workshop.for Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. David Selfseconded the motion. Motion passed 14. Discuss, consider, and act upon setting schedule of September 19, 2024, for a Public  5-0  Hearing and Adopt FY2024-2025 Budget and Tax Rate.  William Stevens made the motion to approve setting a schedule of September. 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.,for a Public Hearingfor the City of Gunter Budget. Alan Richins  seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0  15. Discuss, consider, and act upon authorizing the Order of Special Election on November 5,2024, for the following propositions: Reauthorization of local Sales and Use Tax at the rate ofone-halfofone percent for Street Maintenance, creation of Gunter Municipal Development District subject to Termination of the Gunter Economic Development Cyndy. Davis made the motion to approve authorizing the Order of Special Election on November 5, 2024,for thej following propositions: Reauthorization of local Sales and Use Tax at the rate ofone-half ofone percentfor Street Maintenance, creation of Gunter. Municipal Development, Districts subject to Termination of the Gunter Economic Development Corporation. Alan Richins seconded, the motion. Motion 16. Discuss, consider, and act upon authorizing a. Joint Special Election Agreement between  Corporation.  passed. 5-0  the City of Gunter and Grayson County for November 5, 2024.  David Self made the motion to approve authorizing a. Joint Special. Election Agreement between the City of Gunter and Grayson County.for November 5, 2024, election. Wade  Burtsfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0    17.1 Discuss, consider, and act upon approving an Ordinance calling al November 5, 2024, Special Election Proposition for a Dissolution of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Creation ofa) Municipal Development District (MDD). Wade. Burtsfield made the motion to approve Ordinance #2024-08-15-01 calling a November. 5, 2024, Special Election Proposition for a Dissolution oft the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Creation ofa Municipal Development District (MDD). David Selfseconded the motion. Motion passed. 5-0 18. Discuss, consider, and act upon an Ordinance calling a November 5, 2024, Special Election for the purpose of authorizing the readoption ofal local Sales and Use Tax ini the City of Gunter at the rate of one-halfof one percent (0.50%) to provide revenue for Alan Richins made the motion to approve Ordinance #2024-08-15-02 calling a November 5, 2024, Special. Election for the purpose ofauthorizing the readoption ofa local Sales and Use Tax in the City of Gunter at the rate ofone-halfof one percent (0.50%) to provide revenue for maintenance and repair ofi municipal. streets. Cyndy 19. Discuss, consider, and act upon an Ordinance removing Gunter Code ofOrdinance provisions regarding the position of City Manager in accordançe with the November 7, 2023, in which the citizens of Gunter voted to abandoned the City Manager form of government and adding provisions to allow the City Council to appoint a City Administrator in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 22,  maintenance and repair ofmunicipal streets.  Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0  subchapter C.  Cyndy. Davis made the motion to, go back to the drawing board and Repeal the City Manager portion and reserve itforfuture use. William Stevens seconded the motion. 20. Discuss, consider, and act upon approving a Resolution for a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2024 Rate Review Mechanism Filing. David Self made the motion to approve Resolution #2024-08-15-1for a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2024. Rate Review. Mechanism Filing.  Motion passed. 5-0  Cyndy Davis seconded. the motion. Motion passed 5-0  21.Discuss, consider, and act upon maintenance and repairs for city signs.    Discussion continued with Director. Adam. Adams regarding repairs to. street signs, street poles, welcome sign, air brakes signage and adopt street sign standards. 22. Discuss, consider, and act upon changing city council meeting times, days, and  occurrences during the football season.  Cyndy. Davis made the motion to change City Council meeting times, days, and occurrences during thej football. season and authorize the mayor to draft and: sign an  Ordinance as follow:  Ist Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday ofthe month at 6:00 p.m.  Wade. Burtsfield. seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 23. COUNCIL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION  Mayor Karen Souther Opened. Executive Session at 7:26) p.m., and requested. Eric Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, The Council will convene into A. $551.071: Consultation with the City Attorney on ai matter in which the duty oft the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct oft the State Bar ofTexas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer re: b. Discuss Development Agreement for Single-Family Residential on. East Main B. $551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear  Wilhite, Detra Gaines, and Adam Adams to be in attendance. executive session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:  a. BNSF Litigation . City Administrator Position  complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. a. Board Applications for EDC and Parks  Mayor. Karen Souther Closed. Executive Session at 9:40 p.m.  RECONVENE TOOPEN SESSION  Ina accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the City Council will reconvene into Open Session to consider action, ifany, on matters discussed inl Executive Session.  COUNCIL BUSINESS - OPEN SESSION  24. Discuss, consider, and possibly take action for any Executive Session items.    Cyndy. Davis made the motion to nominate the Park. Board members Juan Ortiz and Robson Pritchett. Wade. Burtsfield: seconded the motion. Motion passed. 5-0 Cyndy. Davis made the motion to nominate the EDC Board. members as follows:  Place 1 Monesa Unger Place. 2. Josh Long Place. 3Nat McClure Place 4 Chris Atkinson Place 5 Don. Anderson Place 61 vacant Place 7Anthony Quintana  Dave Selfseconded. the motion. Motion passed. 5-0  25. Discuss, consider, and act on determining agenda items to be placed on future City Council meeting agendas and direct the City Secretary as to which future agendas the  item should be placed upon.  NoAction  ADJOURN  Adjourned. At 9:43 p.m.  Kafen Souther, Mayor  KR  ATEST: DA- Detra Gaines, City Secretary