Shady Shores public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Town Council will consider a preliminary plat for the 30-acre Lakeshore Bluffs development at 204 Dobbs Road. The session also includes discussions on streetlight policy updates and filling a council vacancy following Matthew Haines' resignation.

• Preliminary plat approval for Lakeshore Bluffs at 204 Dobbs Road
• Acceptance of Councilmember Matthew Haines' resignation and appointment of a replacement
• Worksession on streetlight additions and dark sky community concepts
• Contract approval with Mighty River Consultants
• Ordinance amendments regarding Planned Development for Dobbs Road

The Shady Shores City Council accepted Councilmember Matthew Haines' resignation and appointed Jeff Belton to fill the Place 1 vacancy until May 2022. The council approved the Lakeshore Bluffs preliminary plat for 30 acres at 204 Dobbs Road by a 4-1 vote. A consent agenda was approved unanimously, including items like banking services, minutes, holiday schedule, and a contract with Mighty River Consultants. The council also held work sessions on streetlights and strategic planning, directing the town engineer to develop a plan and cost estimates for streetlight improvements.

• Accepted Councilmember Matthew Haines' resignation (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Belton to fill Place 1 vacancy until May 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Lakeshore Bluffs preliminary plat (4-1, Grimes dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda including banking services, minutes, 2022 holiday schedule, resolution on financial institutions, Mighty River contract, ordinance amendment, and investment report (unanimous)
• Directed town engineer to develop plan and cost estimates for streetlight improvements

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council held a public hearing on a preliminary plat for the 30-acre Lakeshore Bluffs subdivision (204 Dobbs Road) but took no action, instead agreeing to discuss the item at a special called meeting on December 6, 2021. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and a resolution supporting a Denton County bond project, and made board appointments. No other substantive decisions were made; several reports were presented.

• Approved consent agenda including Oct. 11 minutes, Q4 financial reports, and Resolution 2021-11-823 (5-0)
• Appointed Patricia Nelson to Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Place 2 and Karen Thomas as alternate (5-0)
• Appointed Allen Lea to Building and Standards Committee (5-0)
• Tabled action on Lakeshore Bluffs preliminary plat; scheduled special meeting for Dec. 6, 2021

Keep Shady Shores Beautiful

The meeting includes approval of minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting. Members will discuss progress on the Butterfly Garden naming contest, Arbor Day activities, and the Shady Shores Recycles Event. New projects for future meetings may also be discussed.

• Approval of September 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Butterfly Garden naming contest updates
• Arbor Day activities updates
• Shady Shores Recycles Event updates

General

The committee will review the Town's investment policy to recommend any necessary changes. Members will also discuss designating amounts for emergency fund balance accounts and reviewing interest-bearing accounts to maximize income.

• Review of Town Investment Policy
• Designation of reserve fund balance accounts
• Review of interest-bearing investment accounts
• Approval of Q3 and Q4 2021 quarterly reports
• Approval of May 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Shady Shores Investment Committee approved the minutes from May 10, 2021, and recommended approval of the 3rd and 4th Quarter 2021 Investment Committee Reports for Town Council. No action was taken on the investment policy review, reserve fund balance designation, or investment accounts, as members were satisfied with the current fund balance. The meeting was procedural with no substantive new decisions.

• Approved May 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 3rd Quarter 2021 Investment Committee Report (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 4th Quarter 2021 Investment Committee Report (unanimous)
• No action on investment policy review
• No action on reserve fund balance designation
• No action on investment accounts transfer

City Council

The Town Council approved a bid from Reynolds Asphalt Paving and Repair for Lakeshore Road repairs. It also approved a zoning change/planned development for ECM Development (Lakeshore Bluffs) by a 3-2 vote, with Councilmembers Haines and Grimes dissenting. The consent agenda was approved with the ECM Development ordinance removed for separate consideration. No action was taken as a result of executive session.

• Approved the consent agenda items, excluding the ECM Development ordinance, unanimously.
• Approved the zoning change/planned development for ECM Development (Lakeshore Bluffs) by a 3-2 vote.
• Approved the bid from Reynolds Asphalt Paving and Repair for Lakeshore Road repairs.
• Approved the minutes of the September 13 and September 20, 2021 Town Council meetings.
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-822 casting a vote for a member to the Denton Central Appraisal District.
• Approved the 3rd and 4th Quarter Investment Committee Reports.
• Approved Resolution 823-10-2021 designating an official newspaper for the Town.
• Approved Ordinance 353-10-2021 updating the Town of Shady Shores Fee Schedule.

City Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2021 tax rate. The council is also scheduled to consider approving the FY 2021/2022 budget and an ordinance regulating short-term rentals.

• Public hearing for the 2021 Proposed Tax Rate
• Approval of the FY 2021/2022 Budget
• Adoption of the 2021 Property Tax Rate
• Short Term Rental Ordinance and Hotel Motel Sales Tax adoption

The Shady Shores Town Council unanimously approved the FY 2021/2022 budget, a property tax rate of 0.321452 (a 6.9% decrease), and a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals and adopting a hotel/motel sales tax. All three items passed with no dissenting votes. The meeting also included a public hearing on the tax rate, which was closed after one resident question.

• Approved FY 2021/2022 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 property tax rate of 0.321452, a 6.9% decrease (unanimous)
• Approved Short Term Rental Ordinance with hotel/motel sales tax (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:51 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change request for 30 acres at 204 Dobbs. The council will also consider ordinances for regulating short-term rentals and establishing a hotel and motel sales tax.

• Zoning change for 30 acres at 204 Dobbs
• Short-term rental regulations
• Hotel and Motel Sales Tax establishment
• Appointment of Raymond D. Noah as Municipal Court Judge
• Social Media Policy updates

General

The Shady Shores Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the sale and issuance of a Combination Tax and Revenue Certificate of Obligation, Series 2021. A public hearing on the proposed 2021/2022 budget was held with no comments. The council recessed into executive session for legal advice on harassment of public employees but took no action on that item.

• Approved ordinance authorizing sale and issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificate of Obligation, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on proposed 2021/2022 budget; no comments received
• Recessed into executive session for legal advice (551.071); no action taken afterward

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council will hold worksessions regarding the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and a proposed property tax rate. The council also plans to discuss an ordinance to establish a registration system for short term rentals. Additionally, they will consider appointing a new councilmember to fill an unexpired term.

• Approval of a proposed 2021 property tax rate and setting a public hearing date
• Worksession on establishing a registration system for short term rentals
• Appointment of an individual to fill the unexpired term for Council Place 4
• Ratification of an interlocal agreement for Dobbs Road
• Approval of an interlocal agreement with Span to provide rides for seniors and veterans

The Shady Shores Town Council unanimously proposed a tax rate of .304486 (plus .01694 for INS, total .321958) and set a public hearing for September 8, 2021. They also appointed Bill Emsoff to fill the vacant Place 4 seat, approved the consent agenda (including interlocal agreements for Dobbs Road and Span), and tabled action on a short-term rental ordinance after a worksession. No action was taken on the budget worksession or personnel matters.

• Proposed tax rate of .304486 (INS .01694, total .321958) and set public hearing for Sept. 8 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Emsoff to fill vacant Council Place 4 seat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Dobbs Road interlocal, and Span interlocal (unanimous)
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance (unanimous)
• No action on budget worksession or personnel performance reviews

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council unanimously approved the draft 2021/2022 fiscal year budget for filing with the Town Secretary, allowing public inspection. The council also accepted Councilmember Jack Nelson's resignation and formed a committee to interview candidates for his unexpired term. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Approved draft FY2021-22 budget for public filing (unanimous)
• Accepted Councilmember Jack Nelson's resignation
• Formed committee to interview candidates for Nelson's unexpired term
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Denton County tax collection interlocal agreement, and Denco 9-1-1 Board resolution (unanimous)

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council approved an interlocal agreement with Lake Dallas and the City of Corinth to begin design work for improvements to Dobbs Road. The motion passed unanimously, with Councilmember Haines unable to vote due to audio issues. The council also approved a resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation (Resolution 2021-06-816). A report on the Shahan Drainage Study was received, and a budget worksession on road repairs and capital improvements was held.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Lake Dallas and Corinth for Dobbs Road design work (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06-816 directing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation (unanimous)
• Received Shahan Drainage Study report from Binkley and Barfield
• Held budget worksession on road repairs and capital improvements for FY 2021/2022

City Council

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Margaret and Jack Preston. The applicants are seeking a variance to the Zoning Ordinance for the property located at 411 Shady Oaks Circle. Following the hearing, the board will consider action on the request.

• Public hearing for a zoning ordinance variance at 411 Shady Oaks Circle

The Shady Shores Zoning Board of Adjustments approved a variance request by Margaret and Jack Preston for the property at 411 Shady Oaks Circle. The variance allows them to live in their existing home while constructing a new home, with the condition that the old home be torn down upon completion. A 120-day extension is granted if needed to finish construction and remove the existing home. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for Margaret and Jack Preston to build a new home while living in the existing home at 411 Shady Oaks Circle.
• Required the existing home to be torn down upon completion of the new home.
• Granted a 120-day extension if needed to finish construction and remove the existing home.
• Motion passed unanimously with ayes from Grimes, Haines, Nowels, and Newell.

City Council

Shady Shores is participating in a joint workshop session with Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Lake Dallas. The meeting includes reports on broadband efforts and discussions regarding emergency planning and the DDACTS policing model.

• Adoption of the Broadband Strategic Plan
• Broadband Task Force report
• Digital Ready Community effort discussion
• Emergency Planning efforts discussion
• DDACTS policing model discussion

The Shady Shores Town Council held a joint workshop with Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Lake Dallas councils, receiving reports on broadband efforts, emergency planning, and a policing model. The council voted unanimously to adopt the Broadband Strategic Plan, which was also approved by the other three cities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Broadband Strategic Plan (unanimous, 5-0)
• Received Broadband Task Force report
• Received staff report on broadband efforts (Mighty River, MarketPlace.city)
• Discussed Digital Ready Community effort
• Discussed Emergency Planning efforts
• Discussed DDACTS policing model

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a replat for 222 W. Shady Shores Road. The agenda also includes a replat request for 548 Laura and a worksession regarding proposed changes to the Thoroughfare Plan.

• Public hearing and action on replat for 222 W. Shady Shores Road
• Replat request for 548 Laura
• Worksession on proposed changes to the Thoroughfare Plan
• Approval of May 20, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council denied a zoning change request from ECM Developers for a Planned Development on 30 acres at 204 Dobbs Road, changing from R-1800 zoning to allow single-family use. The motion to disapprove passed 4-1, with Councilmember Nowels voting against. The council also unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Marketplace LLC and held a budget worksession with no action taken.

• Denied Planned Development zoning change for 30 acres at 204 Dobbs Road (4-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Marketplace LLC (5-0)
• Elected Tom Newell as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Aughinbaugh and Councilmembers Newell and Nowels
• Held budget worksession; no action taken

Planning and Zoning

The minutes record public comments and speaker requests regarding a proposed 78-plus home development at 204 Dobbs Rd. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the provided text. The document consists of a letter of opposition from adjoining property owners Blake and Kim Stewart, read by Robert Droste, and multiple speaker request forms.

• No formal decisions recorded in the minutes text
• No votes or approvals documented
• Public comment period held for agenda item on 204 Dobbs Rd. development

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council met to canvass the 2021 General Election of City Officials. The council approved the election results unanimously with no discussion. The meeting was brief and procedural, adjourning at 5:03 pm.

• Approved 2021 General Election results (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council approved a $125,000 drainage project for Olive's Branch and W. Shady Shores Road, changed Dobbs Road from local to arterial in the Thoroughfare Plan, and approved an interlocal agreement with Corinth for broadband consulting. The consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Olive's Branch/W. Shady Shores drainage project, estimated $125,000, authorizing bid (unanimous)
• Approved Thoroughfare Plan change: Dobbs Road from local to arterial (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Corinth for broadband consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: April 12 minutes, Q2 financial reports, Q2 investment report (unanimous)

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council approved the 2019-2020 auditor's report, an amendment to the Lakeside Villas Development Agreement, and an ordinance adding Planned Development to the Zoning Ordinance. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a solid waste ordinance update and an interlocal agreement with Lake Dallas. The bid package for the Olive's Branch/W. Shady Shores Road project was tabled.

• Approved 2019-2020 Auditor's Report (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lakeside Villas Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 344-04-2021 adding Planned Development to Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled bid package for Olive's Branch/W. Shady Shores Road project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2021-414-04, minutes, Safebuilt contract, Ordinance 345-04-2021, and Resolution 2021-815-04 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Shady Shores Planning and Zoning Commission denied replat requests for 301 E. 7th Street and 548 Laura, and unanimously recommended adding a Planned Development category to the Zoning Ordinance. The commission also approved updates to the Comprehensive Zoning Map reflecting recent annexation and rezoning cases. A worksession on future planning was held with no action taken.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied replat request for 301 E. 7th Street (unanimous)
• Denied replat request for 548 Laura (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Planned Development addition to Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Zoning Map updates (unanimous)

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council approved two zoning changes from R-2000 to H-1200-4300 for properties at 547/548 Laura and 301 E. 7th Street, and approved a solid waste contract with Republic Services. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and an election contract, and made liaison appointments. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including February 8, 2021 minutes and Denton County election contract.
• Approved zoning change from R-2000 to H-1200-4300 for Lot 8 Block B, Lots 12 & 13 Block A, JW Franck's Camp Addition (547/548 Laura).
• Approved zoning change from R-2000 to H-1200-4300 for 301 E. 7th Street.
• Approved solid waste and recycling contract with Republic Services.
• Appointed Mike Nowels to Investment Committee, Tom Newell as Police liaison, and Jack Nelson as Fire Department liaison.
• Held executive session on legal advice regarding 120 Garza Road; no action taken.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint public hearing with the Town Council and voted unanimously to recommend approval of a zoning change for the 13.584-acre Lakeside Villas tract adjacent to Cielo Ranch. The minutes for the February 25, 2021 special called session are not included in the record; the only recorded actions are from the December 14, 2020 meeting. The February 25 agenda included public hearings and actions on zoning changes and replats for properties on Laura Street and 301 E 7th Street, plus updates to the Thoroughfare Plan and Zoning Map, but no decisions on these items are recorded.

• Recommended approval of a zoning change for the 13.584-acre Lakeside Villas tract (R. B. Brown Survey, Abstract 110) adjacent to Cielo Ranch; motion by Rebecca Morgan, seconded by Linda Winter, passed unanimously.
• Held a joint public hearing with the Town Council on the Lakeside Villas zoning change; no one spoke for or against the request.
• Agenda for Feb 25, 2021 included a public hearing and action on John Borden's request for a zoning change from R-2000 to H-1200-4300 and a replat for 547 and 548 Laura; staff recommended denial of the replat due to missing documentation, but no action is recorded.
• Agenda for Feb 25, 2021 included public hearings and actions on Chase and Kristen Folks' requests for a zoning change from R-2000 to H-1200-4300 and a replat for 301 E 7th Street; staff recommended approval of the zoning change pending replat approval, but no action is recorded.
• Agenda for Feb 25, 2021 included consideration of updates to the Town Thoroughfare Plan and Zoning Map, and a worksession on a planned development category; no actions are recorded.

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee will meet virtually to consider approving the 2021 1st Quarter Investment Committee Report. The committee will also act on the approval of meeting minutes from November 9, 2020.

• Approval of November 9, 2020, meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2021 1st Quarter Investment Committee Report
• Discussion of potential new projects for future meetings

The Shady Shores Investment Committee met via Zoom and approved the minutes from the November 9, 2020 meeting and the 2021 first quarter Investment Committee Report, both unanimously. Members also discussed current interest rates and possible ways to maximize interest on town funds, but no new projects were formally proposed or decided.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 Investment Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 1st Quarter Investment Committee Report (unanimous)

City Council

The Town Council will consider an ordinance calling the 2021 General Election and a resolution for a water well at 139 Hidden Valley Airpark. The agenda includes discussions on the S. Shady Shores Road Project and bids for solid waste and recycling services. The council may also hold an executive session regarding legal advice for 120 Garza Road.

• Ordinance calling the 2021 General Election of City Officials
• Water well resolution for 139 Hidden Valley Airpark
• S. Shady Shores Road Project discussion
• Solid waste and recycling services bids
• Legal advice regarding development of 120 Garza Road

The Shady Shores Town Council approved a solid waste services bid from Republic Services, rejecting all other bids, with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved the 2021 General Election ordinance, the legislative agenda, and several routine consent agenda items. No action was taken on the S. Shady Shores Road project, though councilmembers generally favored Option 3.

• Approved Republic Services solid waste bid (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 342-02-2021 calling May 1, 2021 General Election (4-1)
• Approved Town of Shady Shores Legislative Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, holiday schedule, water well resolution, financial reports, and investment report (unanimous)
• No action taken on S. Shady Shores Road project; council favored Option 3

Keep Shady Shores Beautiful

The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful group will discuss the Butterfly Garden and Walking Path project and receive a report from the landscaper. The meeting also includes a review of the Town of Shady Shores Beautification Plan.

• Butterfly Garden and Walking Path project discussion
• Landscaper report for ongoing projects
• Review of Town of Shady Shores Beautification Plan
• Approval of January 4, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Shady Shores Town Council will consider a bid for solid waste and recycling services. The council will also discuss storm water correction in the Olive's Branch Subdivision. Additionally, they may act on a resolution regarding CoServ Gas rate increases.

• Approval of a bid for Solid Waste and Recycling Services
• Storm water maintenance in Olive's Branch Subdivision
• Resolution requesting more time to investigate CoServ Gas rate increase

Keep Shady Shores Beautiful

The meeting includes discussions regarding fundraising for the Butterfly Garden and Walking Trail. Members will also review plans for future clean-up days and the Town of Shady Shores Beautification Plan. An update on the Tree City USA application is also scheduled.

• Fundraising for Butterfly Garden and Walking Trail
• Tree City USA application status update
• Plans for future Clean-Up Days
• Review of Town of Shady Shores Beautification Plan
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes