GUNIERI 105N4h,P. 0. Box 349 Gunter, TX75058-0349 (903) 433-5185 Fax (903)433-8039 AGENDA General Meeting Gunter Economic Development Corporation Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Meeting oft the Gunter Economic Development Corporation oft the City of Gunter, Texas to bel held on the above date and time, Gunter City Hall, 105 North 4th Street Gunter, Texas CALL TO ORDER [Presiding Officer will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant toi the Open Meetings Act. During the course ofthe meeting, members of the audience wishing to: speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] 75058 at which time the following will be discussed and considered: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS [The Economic Development Corporation invites citizens to speak to the Board on any topic not already scheduled for public hearing. The time limit is three minutes per CONSENT AGENDA [Routine Board Business, the Consent Agena is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from al Board Member.] 1. Consider approval of Minutes from December 05, 2024 EDC General Meeting. 2. Consider approval ofE EDC Financial Report for December 2024 &. January 2025. speaker.1 BOARD BUSINESS = GENERAL SESSION [As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the General Session may be convened into Closed. Executive Session for the purpose ofseeking confidential legal advice from the attorney on any Agenda item listed herein, as needed.] 1. Discuss, consider, and act upon. Letter of Resignation from Nat McClure, Place 3. 2. Discuss, consider, and act upon approving a resolution authorizing thel Board of] Directors of the Gunter Economic Development Corporation to approve a funding agreement with the City of Gunter: for the City's purchase of real estate from the Gunter) Independent School District in an amount not to exceed $358,934. 3. Discuss, consider, and act upon proposed EDC marketing collateral. 4. Discuss, consider, and act upon consideration of an EDC office space rental. 5. Discuss, consider, and act upon approving purchase ofFundview for EDC: Financials. 6. Discuss, consider, and act upon securing billboard for EDC marketing. 7. Discuss, consider, and act upon direction for sign located int the Gunter City Park. Page 1 8. Receive update on: strategic business outreach. Suggested future agenda items: ADJOURN I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of a Meeting of the Gunter Economic Development Corporation oft the City of Gunter, Texas isat true: and correct copy of said) Notice andt that I posted atrue and correct copy ofs saidi Notice int thel Noticel Boardofthe City Hall ofs said Gunter, Texas, aplace convenient to the public, and said Notice was posted on February 3, 2025, before 6:00 p.m. and remained sO posted continuously for at least seventy-two hours immediately preceding the date oft the meeting DE. Detra Gaines, City Secretary Ifduring the course of ther meeting covered by this notice, thel Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session oft thel Boardor a consultation witht the attorney for the Boards should be held or is required, then such closed ore executive meeting or: session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Codes 551.001 et. seq. willl bei held! by thel Board at the date, hour and place given int this notice as thel Boardi may conveniently meeti in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the GEDCconcerning any and all: subjects andj for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, $551.071 Private: consultation witht the attorney for thel Boar4s51.072-Discssingpurchase, exchange, lease or buti not limited to, the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section: value ofreal property. S 551.074 -Discussing, personnel ort to hearo complaints against) personnel. Page 2 GUNIERI 1051 N4h,P.O.B Box: 349 Gunter, TX75058-0349 (903)433-5185 Fax (903)433-8039 MINUTES General Meeting Gunter Economic Development Corporation Thursday, December 5, 2024 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Don_Anderson, Kristofer-Atkinson, Monesa Unger, Paul Valker, Micah West Members Absent: Josh Long & Nat McClure Staff Present: Eric Wilhite Meeting Opened. At 6:02 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Meeting oft the Gunter Economic Development Corporation of the City of Gunter, Texas to be held on the above date and time, Gunter City Hall, 105 North 4th Street Gunter, Texas 75058 at which time the following will be discussed and considered: CALL' TO ORDER [Presiding Officer will call the meeting to order, establish a quorum ifpresent, and declare notices legallyposted, pusuant toi the Open Meetings Act. During the course ofthe meeting, members of the audience wishing to. speak must be recognized by the Presiding Officer.] ADMINSTER OATH OF OFFICE by Detra Gaines for Place 7 Micah West. No action, oath previously administered. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS [The Economic Development Corporation invites citizens to speak to the Board on any topic not already scheduled for public hearing. The time limit is three minutes per speaker.) No citizen comments CONSENT AGENDA [Routine Board Business, the Consent Agena is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Board Member.] 1. Consider approval of Minutes from November 07, 2024 Joint Special Meeting City Council and EDC, November 07, 2024 EDC General Meeting. 2. Consider approval of EDC Financial Report for November 2024. Monesa Unger motioned. to approve Consent Agenda items; Don Anderson 2nd Motion. Motion passed: 5-0. Page 1 BOARD BUSINESS = GENERAL SESSION [As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the General Session may be convened into Closed. Executive Session for thej purpose ofseeking confidential. legal advice from the attorney on any Agenda item listed herein, as needed.) 1. Discuss, consider, and act upon Economic Development Corporation project of GISD land Don Anderson motioned to approvef for City Council to address expenditure of $348,480t0 acquisition. purchase land; Micah West 2d Motion. Motion passed: 5-0. 2. Discussion regarding progress on social media presence from Paul Valker. No action. 3. Discuss, consider, and act upon social media content and frequency of posts. Kris Atkinson motioned: to accept objectives and suggested changes laid out inj plan and for Paul to bring back items that have a cost for consideration; Monesa Unger. 2nd motion. 4. Discussion regarding progress on city signage (i.e. monuments, murals & billboards) 5. Discuss, consider, and act upon direction for sign located in the Gunter City Park. back to next meeting; Don Anderson 2nd motion. Motion passed: 5-0. Motioned, passed. 5-0. No action. Monesa Unger motioned for Micah West to look into quotes for sign replacement and bring 6. - Suggested future agenda items: Board members to email Kris with any future agenda topics ADJOURN: Adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Kristofer Atkinson, EDC: President ATTEST: Monesa Unger, EDC Secretary Page 2 00 0 -