GUNTER, Texas — The Gunter City Council voted Nov. 7 to approve the city’s share of road repairs on Wall Street following staff presentation of an interlocal agreement with the county.

Staff described the planned work as grading and bringing in road base to address safety and drivability issues on a major thoroughfare used by heavy traffic. The county’s quoted price for materials, hauling and labor yielded a city portion of $17,000. Council discussed interlocal agreement channels and the practical efficiencies of allowing county crews to perform the work rather than hiring a private contractor.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve the city’s portion was made by Allen and seconded by William. The motion passed with the board recording a number of aye votes in the transcript.

Why it matters: Council members said repairing Wall Street is necessary to maintain safe access and to support economic activity in the area. Members also discussed how to proceed if a county precinct commissioner objects and noted the option of taking the matter to the commissioners court.

Next step: Staff will proceed with the ILA and finance the city’s share; the ILA is expected to return to council with documentation and any required administrative paperwork.