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A council member moved to enter a joint and local agreement for election services to allow shared administration with the independent school district and counties so the city would not administer the election alone. The council member said, \"We have ordered our elections.\" Staff said the motion and related agenda item would be carried forward; no formal roll-call vote is recorded in the provided transcript.

Council members pulled related items 6 and 7 for separate consideration, and staff clarified timing and follow-up steps required to finalize the agreements and election logistics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Gunter Texas Council Meeting 2025-02-07","oneSentenceSummary","Council members said they ordered the upcoming election and discussed entering a joint local agreement for election services with the ISD and neighboring counties to share duties and costs.","taxTitle","Gunter, Grayson County, Texas","taxId",61921,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6044483,"Council considers resolution to continue participation in utility steering committee, approve 11¢ per capita payment to Encore",68,887000,955000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f&start=887&end=955","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f/thumbnail_887000.jpg","/articles/6044483/Gunter/Grayson-County/Texas/Council-considers-resolution-to-continue-participation-in-utility-steering-committee-approve-11-per-capita-payment-to-Encore","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044483-b59b5daee3c17e526aa2a9c79a1378b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173071&Signature=YiaLuBRGblZgnv24UMoLdVPnvVtqT6SDmtvYixN2BBUTjnHB88iIxF3Oyc0Op0WIbdUyEjk~gERH8JaPhiZnXtPxvCIcOW11WFZtzhXbqmDhPu80AfDTSXh4vsYeQV-l7BdjMy~yBhveqgY98hL~oDmOY~nSXza9ZMeQc6SubeOeov-Sx7whj1nheckHdOlf-T6V~i-ExF3DEP9JG6S7kLds344zBUOE0OYoLhAF3-E~QeJGqapbM5lhihijSZdtQjeGpyhLD8JYRsprXi-nTyNEeRPbsmKbyiuFNIGg6gXB6tyCXbfEI04TI~V5b3B4qRaoOh5uJTsxquSXDY5g7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gunter City Council discussed a resolution authorizing continued participation in a regional steering committee that negotiates with Encore on electric system matters and the payment of 11 cents per capita to support that participation.

A council member described the 11¢ per-capita payment and the role of the steering committee: \"What the steering committee does is negotiate with Encore when they seek to increase prices, do rate cases, and so forth,\" a council member said. Officials noted that cities that are not members of the steering committee do not have the committee’s negotiating leverage and thus may not receive the same terms.

Council members discussed whether participation is mandatory; one council member said membership is optional but warned that nonmembers may lose negotiating leverage. The transcript did not record a formal vote on the resolution; staff said a representative had not attended the meeting but had briefed the council at a prior session.

The resolution authorizes payment of the specified per-capita amount and continued participation in the steering committee, according to staff comments in the meeting.","Council reviewed a resolution to remain on a steering committee that negotiates with Encore on utility rates and to authorize payment of 11¢ per capita for participation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6044489,"Gunter official sets Feb. 19 deadline for burn-house demolition, warns of legal action afterward",30,97000,127000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f&start=97&end=127","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f/thumbnail_97000.jpg","/articles/6044489/Gunter/Grayson-County/Texas/Gunter-official-sets-Feb-19-deadline-for-burn-house-demolition-warns-of-legal-action-afterward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044489-d2ca462f62f00d6fcadb9303ec6542b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173071&Signature=Cy44g2LtKqcvzVbyyJef13KAj7CFos2hk~FX~qsxYruSLGJq8yVTMuGEHNtciPYSvBvMm0NUpM64gkTWe2iLYO7~ANOf4C01x60Nl4N-vLSVyXZFYaSV2kqxUcbTWWqHKMGdJDKPFROR~~QzdgIJOXhjMeMVnND6adVDKYdzmdYBnH7YzXjfTWoKgISZ5mLstcW-JIFzP1zh7Ztub6iaVZy2~tP7ImU2hEokF4DytLKFQN0WnPrH-sNF7-woIReu4oMTwCtp9Qz7-fZmxyF-yKMxSdq3N2m0cvMz7SthXnq0FRNzpR172TJ540PZklkOwd4rRbb2LBJSKOn8bOIvmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the council that property owners have until Feb. 19 to demolish and clear a burned structure; after that date the city will pursue legal action.

\"The deadline for demo and clearance is February 19,\" a staff member said. \"On the twentieth, if it's not done and they understand that I am waiting for this day, I will move on to activate legal, and we'll move to the next step.\" The staff member said the burned structure passed inspection in a manner that may allow a slab to remain if the owner plans to rebuild.

Council discussion noted there is no authority to act on the property until the deadline passes; staff reiterated the timeline and said they will proceed with legal enforcement after Feb. 19 if the owner does not comply.

No formal enforcement action was recorded in the transcript during the meeting; staff characterized the Feb. 19 date as the city’s deadline before legal steps commence.","City staff said property owners must demolish and clear a burn house by Feb. 19 or the city will activate legal enforcement starting Feb. 20.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6044493,"Gunter council moves forward on Foxman Trace storm-sewer repairs, driveway asphalt work and interlocal pothole agreement",319,477000,796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f&start=477&end=796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f/thumbnail_477000.jpg","/articles/6044493/Gunter/Grayson-County/Texas/Gunter-council-moves-forward-on-Foxman-Trace-storm-sewer-repairs-driveway-asphalt-work-and-interlocal-pothole-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044493-fe8c80efa79cfddd880f4fa7111896d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173071&Signature=OqbqSwnw0y-AzbhjMrptX~T~TMB89Ewn0K2eLAnvGY9-IbzWgdOdJrQ2pa54ecfG4kih5T075uE35EWPIjZwmHWMEzcfZtmDXsECCqG-eSf8navvZAbx2hRrTq~jIc3wE5qDg-ZBQw23Vn3MF-QVZeURhXoazcDMzRDAYfUl3ql~Of5T8tvtaAwan82gLiRedsZSjoPIN9A7FHec1nb8ELUYsoZRhI64rHx-4XKNGfHXONvW1JzbyH3zUNDX1nGwRH7oX33imy8tFLGKWEORF3O1z64mcaYy58yC~2THOCG01g1dvbMnJPrUIu-AxDAkVoIKI9rq62VF1zTdYVQ7Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gunter City Council discussed multiple public-works projects and interlocal arrangements and signaled agreement to proceed, with staff to schedule work when weather allows.

For a Foxman Trace storm-sewer repair, staff said Wopak Construction was the low bidder. The project will replace approximately four to six panels and address a hole in a storm sewer that is eroding a resident’s yard. \"It is replacement of approximately 4 to 6 panels,\" a staff member said of the Foxman Trace work.

Council members also discussed a separate asphalt repair project in which PACE Construction was the low bidder; a council member moved to award that contract. Staff described the driveway/asphalt work as a \"simple soft cut\" to reconnect asphalt to concrete across multiple driveways and said the project will wait for warmer weather.

The council discussed a pair of reciprocal interlocal agreements with Gracie County related to the city’s pothole patch truck. One agreement would have the county do pothole repairs in Gunter using the city’s equipment at an estimated $1,200 for six to eight hours of work; the flip side would rent the equipment to the county so the net cost is effectively zero, staff said. \"So it's a net 0,\" a staff member said of the paired agreements.

Staff said once council approves, the county's commissioners court will also be asked to approve and the city will schedule the work. The meeting did not include a recorded roll-call vote on these items in the transcript provided; staff indicated they would proceed to schedule and award the work after approval.

Council members asked for timing and noted the Foxman Trace issue has been pending more than a year. Officials said the pothole truck is currently in the shop but will be scheduled once parts and service are complete.","Council discussed several public-works contracts: a storm-sewer repair on Foxman Trace (low bidder Wopak Construction), a driveway/asphalt repair contract awarded to PACE Construction, and reciprocal interlocal agreements with Gracie County to use the city's pothole patching truck.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6044498,"Gunter council moves to form Municipal Management District, considers converting EDC bylaws",994,982000,1976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f&start=982&end=1976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3613440-00e4d1cbe0807744f0fda01b8774162f/thumbnail_982000.jpg","/articles/6044498/Gunter/Grayson-County/Texas/Gunter-council-moves-to-form-Municipal-Management-District-considers-converting-EDC-bylaws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044498-406ae7c6ede174ff5f3ba4fdc04f24d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173071&Signature=dDNS~wT6llXkW2Ef~l0WhCy0Wo8iNYIlzEsA5q0FIOQr6WjKIUHgSs4KrXsiDl--ZdMhrXBIGKQSriXfY-icpf91ma36T0OfqFGPIQrNWLRjRuUfrHT16aruVe9IFT4S0XZn-Ava7wCW66zwH2GuAYoKgXqv-h7Hp7Nsimp0l~8c~2A7HeqAaIQr1y0ziv2BrBenhjbQu581~nma8kED-QiOuSoHmgiZ30T2zVKqRGAKVxhQ7KD8mQCooEgbKyhZVN20wq3P0vtRHffRTDI2RPmjGm11YFvVUkN~JZARo0bGzoqxsnwzUYxaVHBofCm7HQS3s38fS1Yxiu4pV5bVnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gunter City Council discussed creating a Municipal Management District and agreed to bring proposed bylaws and board composition back for a decision at the next meeting.

City officials said the state comptroller’s office is pressing for the district map and paperwork: “They want it two weeks ago,” a council member said, adding the first deposit to the MDD’s account is expected in April. Council members and staff discussed converting the existing Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board into the initial MDD board so the district could begin operating immediately, with the option to amend membership or size later.

The discussion focused on board composition and legal requirements. A staff member said state law requires a minimum of four members and that board members must live inside a taxing area — either the city limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Council members debated whether to include an elected official or a staff member on the board and whether those members could serve as officers.

Council members asked for a clear timeline and materials to review before the next meeting. A staff member said she would distribute the current EDC bylaws and sample bylaws from other entities to use as a base for the council to consider. “I can send you guys some proposed bylaws to be looking at before your next meeting,” she said.

At least one resident questioned whether council members on the MDD would be voting members; a council member replied the position would be voting if the council so chose. The council did not record a formal vote on forming the MDD during the discussion but set a near-term schedule to finalize bylaws and appoint an initial board.

The council’s next steps, as stated in the meeting, are receipt of EDC bylaws and sample documents from staff, council review before the next meeting, and a planned vote at that meeting to adopt bylaws and appoint the initial MDD board if the council so chooses.

The matter remains under active preparation for a formal vote at the council’s upcoming meeting.","Council discussed creating a Municipal Management District (MDD), converting the city’s EDC board to an MDD board, and a compressed state timeline that requires a map and bylaws ahead of an April first deposit.","actionData","errors"]

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