Shady Shores public meetings in 2022
36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Town Council will hold a work session to review the Parking Ordinance regarding approved surfaces. The council will also discuss objectives for the 88th Legislative Session and an agreement with Opportunity Strategies for strategic planning.
- Review of Parking Ordinance regarding parking on an approved surface
- Discussion of objectives for the 88th Legislative Session
- Strategic planning session agreement with Opportunity Strategies
The Town Council conducted work sessions to review parking surface regulations and objectives for the 88th Legislative Session. Council directed staff to gather more information and references regarding a strategic planning agreement with Opportunity Strategies.
- Directed staff to obtain references and information for Opportunity Strategies agreement
- Reviewed proposed Legislative Agenda for the 2023 88th Legislative Session
- Reviewed regulations regarding acceptable parking surfaces
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions. This includes a resolution for a water well at 303 W. 6th Street and an amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance regarding cat and dog registration. The council will also discuss regulations for work in the Town Right of Way.
- Resolution authorizing a water well construction at 303 W. 6th Street
- Amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance for cat and dog registration
- Ordinance regulating work within the Town Right of Way
- Appointment of an alternate to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board
- Street Maintenance Bar Ditch Ordinance
The Council approved an ordinance regulating work in the Town's Right of Way and authorized a water well at 303 W. 6th Street. Juan Herrera was appointed as an alternate to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board. A proposed amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance regarding pet registration was tabled.
- Approved ROW Ordinance 368-12-2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12-829 for water well construction at 303 W. 6th Street (unanimous)
- Approved Street Maintenance Bar Ditch Ordinance 367-12-2022 (unanimous)
- Appointed Juan Herrera as alternate to Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board (unanimous)
- Tabled Animal Control registration ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved November 14, 2022 Worksession and Regular Session minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Town Council approved a replat request for Dennis Herd at 101 Lakeshore and a preliminary plat for Hidden Valley Phase VI. Both approvals included conditions based on engineering reports regarding drainage and easements.
- Approved replat for 101 Lakeshore (Stephens Corner Addition) with the condition that the owner is responsible for drainage pond maintenance (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Hidden Valley Phase VI conditionally with engineer's comments regarding drainage easements and power line relocation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Town Council conducted worksessions regarding drainage maintenance, animal registration, and single-family home definitions. Staff were directed to prepare an ordinance on catalytic converters and further definitions for single-family homes. Mayor Aughinbaugh and Wendy Withers will pursue approval of a Trails and Parks Master Plan proposal.
- Directed staff to develop single-family home definitions
- Directed staff to prepare a catalytic converters ordinance
- Pursuing approval of McAdams proposal for Trails and Parks Master Plan Phase 1
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request by Dennis Herd to replat 4.614 acres into five single-family homesites. The commission also elected a new Vice-Chairman and approved previous meeting minutes.
- Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Brown as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
- Approved Dennis Herd replat for 101 Lakeshore conditionally based on town engineer recommendations (unanimous)
- Tabled Oath of Office for newly appointed members
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The committee held an open discussion to define its purpose, vision, and goals. Members discussed potential initiatives regarding education, public tree maintenance, and tree preservation recommendations for new developments. No formal policy votes were recorded.
- Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting
- Requested members research tree ordinances for the next meeting
- Adjourned meeting at 6:53 PM
City Council
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for lot coverage and rear yard setbacks at 104 Brown Terrace #4. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting.
- Variance request for lot coverage and rear yard setbacks at 104 Brown Terrace #4
- Approval of March 21, 2022, meeting minutes
The Zoning Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting. The board tabled a request for a variance regarding lot coverage and rear yard setbacks for a property in the Keatings Kove Subdivision pending further building plan information.
- Approved March 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Tabled variance request for lot coverage and rear yard setbacks at 104 Brown Terrace #4 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed proposed updates to the Employee Handbook (no benefit changes, only clarifications), received reports from the Texas Municipal League conference, and heard a presentation on upcoming website and software upgrades including a resident app for permits and code enforcement. All items were for discussion only and will return at future meetings.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during worksession
City Council
The council approved a resolution in support of the Denton County Bond Election (Resolution 2022-10-828) and approved several consent agenda items including minutes, official newspaper designation, a Denton County election contract, and building code updates. A property maintenance ordinance was tabled for further discussion at a future work session. The council also unanimously approved an updated Social Media Policy.
- Approved Resolution 2022-10-828 supporting Denton County Bond Election (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-10-827 designating official newspaper (5-0)
- Approved contract with Denton County Elections for Nov. 8 special election (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 361-10-2022 adopting updated building codes (5-0)
- Tabled Property Maintenance and Community Appearance Ordinance for further discussion (5-0)
- Approved updated Social Media Policy (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful committee approved the minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting, with two members abstaining. New and returning members took oaths of office. The committee discussed adding winter color to the butterfly garden and introduced a 'MicroClimate' concept for further research. Several ongoing projects and ideas were reviewed, including wayfinder signs, fall sweep, and potential grant sources.
- Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Andrea and Amy abstained)
- New and returning committee members took Oaths of Office and signed Officer Statements
- Discussed adding winter color to butterfly garden; Bill and Juli to gather more information on 'MicroClimate' concept
- Reviewed ongoing projects: Butterfly Garden, Wayfinder Signs, Fall Sweep, Maddy Haney Girl Scout Gold Project
- Added 'Adopt a Spot' engagement and revisiting KSSB committee purpose to parking lot ideas
- Discussed potential grant sources: Scenic City, Bring Back the Monarchs, Sponsorship, Bricks, KTB grants
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council unanimously approved the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and adopted a property tax rate to fund it. The council also ratified an ordinance calling for a November 8 election on an additional 1% sales tax, and approved several appointments to boards and committees. All votes were unanimous except where noted.
- Approved 2022-2023 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
- Adopted 2022 property tax rate to fund the budget (unanimous)
- Ratified ordinance calling for November 8 election on additional 1% sales tax (unanimous)
- Appointed Nathan Abato and Don Caver to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
- Reappointed Sammie Shields and John MacKenzie to Building and Standards Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Andrea Dixon, Josh Juve, and Darla Dato to ROW Green Space Committee (unanimous)
- Approved dark fiber lease amendment with Pavlov Media for broadband deployment (unanimous)
- Approved interlocal agreement for public works services (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will hold a worksession regarding several municipal updates. Discussions include library service options, animal control ordinance changes, and new right-of-way regulations.
- Library services options for the upcoming fiscal year
- Right of Way management ordinance and construction regulations
- Amendments to the master fee schedule for right-of-way administration
- Proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance
The Town Council held a worksession to discuss three topics: library services for residents, a right-of-way management ordinance, and changes to the animal control ordinance. Staff was directed to develop a policy for library services, possibly including an interlocal agreement with Denton and reimbursement for Lake Dallas Library use. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was procedural only.
- Directed staff to set up a library services policy, possibly including an interlocal agreement with Denton and reimbursement for Lake Dallas Library use
- Conducted worksession on a right-of-way management ordinance
- Conducted worksession on proposed changes to the animal control ordinance
Planning and Zoning
The Shady Shores Planning and Zoning Commission held a worksession on incorporating dark sky principles into the Town Code of Ordinances and on developing a tree care and tree preservation ordinance. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting by a 5-0 vote. No decisions were made on the worksession topics.
- Approved the July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0).
- Held a worksession on dark sky lighting regulations for street lights in future developments.
- Held a worksession on a tree care and preservation ordinance for future developments.
Investment Committee
The committee will consider approving the April 11, 2022, meeting minutes and the 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Committee Report. Members will also discuss potential new projects for consideration at the next monthly meeting.
- Approval of April 11, 2022, meeting minutes
- Approval of 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Committee Report
- Discussion of new projects for future meetings
General
The Shady Shores Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss the Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) budget. The council will also consider public works and maintenance in the town. Additionally, members will discuss committee appointments for interviewing potential boardmembers and a Right of Way Committee.
- DCAD budget discussion
- Public works and maintenance consideration
- Committee appointment discussions
The Shady Shores Town Council held a worksession to discuss the 2022/2023 budget, including the Lake Dallas Public Library interlocal agreement and the Denton Central Appraisal District budget. Council directed staff to provide notice that the library agreement would be discontinued and to develop a compensation program for resident library cards. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and direction only.
- Directed staff to discontinue Lake Dallas Public Library interlocal agreement
- Directed staff to develop library card reimbursement program for residents
- Discussed DCAD budget seeking $2.76M increase and 18 new staff
- Directed staff to explore interlocal agreement with Hickory Creek for public works
- Appointed Emsoff and Belton to interview committee for boardmembers
- Formed Right of Way Committee with Grimes and Nowels
City Council
The council unanimously approved a dark fiber lease and network agreement with Pavlov Media, Inc. for a public-private broadband project across Lake Cities, contingent on approval by other member cities. They also denied a petition for off-premise alcohol sales due to insufficient signatures and ordered a special election for an additional 1% sales tax. Several routine ordinances were approved on the consent agenda, including parking, pool, fee schedule, solid waste, and juvenile curfew updates.
- Approved dark fiber lease with Pavlov Media for broadband (5-0)
- Denied petition for off-premise alcohol sales due to lack of signatures (5-0)
- Ordered special election for additional 1% sales tax (5-0)
- Approved parking ordinance modifying vacant lot regulations (5-0)
- Approved pool/hot tub location ordinance (5-0)
- Approved master fee schedule ordinance (5-0)
- Approved solid waste dumpster requirement ordinance (5-0)
- Approved continuation of juvenile curfew ordinance (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from the June 9 meeting. The commission will also hold a worksession to discuss Strategic Planning Committee recommendations regarding green space, trails, lighting, and home occupation regulations.
- Approval of June 9 meeting minutes
- Discussion on green space in developments
- Discussion on walking trails, bicycle paths, and sidewalks
- Discussion on dark sky lighting requirements
- Discussion on home occupation regulations
General
The Strategic Planning Committee will hold a worksession regarding parks, green space, town hall space, and parking needs. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting. City Council members may attend but no council action will be taken if a quorum is present.
- Approval of May 19, 2022, Strategic Planning Committee minutes
- Worksession on parks and green space
- Discussion of town hall space and parking needs
- Review of library and community programs
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council held a worksession with no formal votes. They discussed the Fritz Lane roundabout, noting it may require reserve funds, and directed staff to place a parking ordinance update on the June 27 agenda. They also reviewed draft social media and ethics policies for discussion only, with no action taken.
- Directed staff to place parking ordinance update on June 27 agenda
- Discussed Fritz Lane roundabout funding options, possibly using reserve funds
- Reviewed draft social media and ethics policies (no approval)
- Adjourned to executive session and reconvened with no action taken
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will administer oaths of office to newly elected members Jeff Belton, Bill Emsoff, and Charles Grimes. The council also plans to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and assign councilmembers as liaisons to various departments.
- Oath of Office for Jeff Belton, Bill Emsoff, and Charles Grimes
- Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem
- Council liaison appointments for various departments
- Resolution for Jim Carter to serve on the Denton County 9-1-1 Board
- Approval of May 2022 meeting minutes
The Shady Shores Town Council administered oaths to newly elected members, reappointed Tom Newell as Mayor Pro Tem, and approved the consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution supporting Jim Carter for the Denton County 9-1-1 Board. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
- Administered Oath of Office to Jeff Belton, Bill Emsoff, and Charles Grimes
- Approved consent agenda including May 9 and May 17 minutes and 9-1-1 Board resolution (unanimous)
- Appointed Tom Newell as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
- Appointed Charles Grimes as Corps of Engineers Liaison
- Appointed Jeff Belton as Code Enforcement and Animal Control Liaison
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning
The Shady Shores Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend updates to the town's parking ordinance, specifically addressing parking on vacant lots. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting. A worksession discussion on Strategic Planning Committee items resulted in no action.
- Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation to Town Council for parking ordinance updates (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful committee met on June 6, 2022, and approved the minutes from the April 4 meeting. Amy Whiting was nominated and unanimously elected as chairperson. No other substantive decisions were made; the walking path design was introduced and wayfinder signs had no update.
- Approved April 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Amy Whiting as chairperson (unanimous)
General
The Shady Shores Town Council will meet for a special called meeting to canvass the 2022 General Election of City Officials. The council will consider taking action to approve and accept the election results.
- Approval and acceptance of the 2022 General Election of City Officials results
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council met in regular session on May 9, 2022, but took no formal votes or decisions. The meeting consisted of work session items: a presentation on website ADA compliance, a budget worksession on the tax rate setting process, and an update from the Strategic Planning Committee on road discussions.
- No formal actions taken; all items were informational or worksession only
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council approved a bid for drainage improvements to the Olive's Branch subdivision and appointed Michele Beacom to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Committee. Both actions passed unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included an interlocal agreement amendment for broadband consultation and meeting minutes. No action was taken after executive session.
- Approved Olive's Branch drainage improvements bid (unanimous)
- Appointed Michele Beacom to Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Committee (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including interlocal agreement amendment for broadband (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 14 and April 11 worksessions and April 11 regular session (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Investment Committee
The committee will consider approving the minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting. Members will also review the 2nd Quarter 2022 FY Investment Committee Report covering January through March 2022.
- Approval of January 10, 2022, meeting minutes
- Review of the 2nd Quarter 2022 FY Investment Committee Report
City Council
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss a request for traffic patrol in the Lakes of Shady Shores HOA. The council will also review solid waste ordinance requirements and draft interlocal agreements regarding fiber ring construction.
- Traffic enforcement request from Lakes of Shady Shores HOA
- Solid waste ordinance requirements for mobile home parks, short term rentals, and churches
- Discussion on local option elections
- Draft agreement with Pavlov for fiber ring construction
- Interlocal agreement with Corinth, Lake Dallas, and Hickory Creek
City Council
The Town Council will consider proposed solid waste fees for the period of May 2022 through May 2023. The meeting also includes a worksession on the budget process and discussion regarding traffic regulation in the Lakes of Shady Shores subdivision.
- Proposed solid waste fees for May 2022 through May 2023
- Traffic regulation and enforcement in Lakes of Shady Shores subdivision
- Worksession on the budget process and document overview
- Updates to the Town of Shady Shores Governance Policy
- Approval of the 2nd Quarter Investment Committee Report
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The committee is reviewing March minutes and discussing Arbor Day vendor updates. Members are also evaluating community clean-up programs and garden master plan additions.
- Accepting bids for Butterfly Garden signage
- Community Clean Sweep running March 1 through May 31
- Bags for Benches program approved to begin April 1st
- Discussion of garden master plan including Free Little Library
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Toll Brothers. The board will consider a variance for lot size coverage for specific lots in the Lakeside at Cielo Ranch subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June 14, 2021.
- Lot size coverage variance request for Block A, Lots 3, 4, 5 and 24-28 in Lakeside at Cielo Ranch
- Approval of June 14, 2021, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Strategic Planning Committee will review the minutes from the February 17, 2022 meeting. The committee will also hold a worksession to present and discuss survey results and begin discussions regarding road repairs.
- Approval of February 17, 2022, meeting minutes
- Presentation and discussion of survey results (Klein)
- Discussion of road repairs
The Shady Shores Strategic Planning Committee met on March 17, 2022, and approved the minutes from the February 17, 2022 meeting. The committee heard a presentation of citizen survey results and discussed them, and members were asked to identify roads for future repair discussions. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of February 17, 2022 Strategic Planning Committee meeting
- Heard presentation of citizen survey results
- Discussed survey results
- Directed members to mark roads for future repair discussion
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the town's parking ordinance, zoning map, and thoroughfare map. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from November 2021 and February 2022.
- Approval of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approval of February 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of the Town of Shady Shores Parking Ordinance
- Review of the Town of Shady Shores Zoning Map
- Review of the Town of Shady Shores Thoroughfare Map
General
The Strategic Planning Committee held a worksession to discuss its purpose and goals. Members decided to meet on the third Thursday of each month and aim to have a report for Town Council ready within 6 months. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.
- Set regular meeting date: third Thursday of each month
- Set goal to have a report for Town Council ready within 6 months
- Agreed additional meetings may be scheduled if necessary
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council held a worksession to discuss renewing the police patrol services contract with the City of Corinth, which includes a 3.5% annual fixed rate increase and added animal control services. No formal vote was taken; the item was only discussed. The council also received a presentation on streetlight placement and costs, with installation costs still being evaluated.
- Discussed renewal of Corinth police contract with 3.5% annual increase (no vote)
- Received streetlight presentation; installation costs still under evaluation
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council approved the renewal of the police patrol services contract with the City of Corinth, and approved Independent Bank as the main depository for municipal funds. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including ordinances for the May 2022 general election and establishing an alternate municipal court judge. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.
- Approved renewal of police patrol services contract with City of Corinth (unanimous)
- Approved Independent Bank as main depository for municipal funds (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, election ordinance, financial reports, alternate judge ordinance and contract, and broadband attorney interlocal agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 354-02-2022 ordering May 2022 General Election
- Approved Ordinance 355-02-2022 establishing Alternate Municipal Court Judge position and appointing alternate judge
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful board approved the minutes from its October 2021 meeting. Members discussed feedback on past events, including Arbor Day and the Tree Lighting, and reviewed plans for a Town Hall Garden master plan and wayfinding signs. No other formal decisions were made.
- Approved October 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)