Shady Shores public meetings in 2022
54 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 and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a joint meeting to conduct public hearings on two land development requests. The body will consider a replat for a property at 101 Lakeshore and a preliminary plat for Hidden Valley Phase VI.
- Public hearing and action on Dennis Herd's replat request for 101 Lakeshore (4.614 acres) into five 1/2 acre homesites
- Public hearing and action on the preliminary plat for Hidden Valley Phase VI
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 is meeting to consider and take action on the approval and acceptance of the 2022 Special Called Election results. The election concerned Sales Tax Proposition A.
- Canvass of 2022 Special Called Election results for Sales Tax Proposition A
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and the 4th Quarter Investment Committee Report for FY 2022. The body will also discuss potential new projects for the next monthly meeting.
- Approval of August 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of 4th Quarter Investment Committee Report for FY 2022
City Council
The Town Council will discuss and act on ordinances regarding parking and right-of-way work. The body is also considering the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge and reviewing fiscal year financial reports.
- Ordinance regulating parking on Brown Terrace (Keatings Kove) and S. Shady Shores Road
- Ordinance regulating work to be done in the right of ways
- Appointment of Cynthia Burkett as Presiding Municipal Court Judge
- Approval of 4th Quarter 2022 Fiscal Year Financial Reports
- Approval of 4th Quarter Investment Committee Report for FY 2022
City Council
The Town Council is conducting a worksession to discuss several proposed ordinance changes and a master plan. The meeting includes reviews of animal control, catalytic converters, and residential definitions.
- Proposal by McAdams for Phase 1 of the Trails and Parks Master Plan
- Proposed animal registration policy amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance
- Discussion on the definition of Single Family Dwelling
- Worksession regarding a Catalytic Converters Ordinance
- Maintenance of bar ditches and drainage areas
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 will hold a public hearing regarding a replat request for a property at 101 Lakeshore. The body will also elect a Vice-Chairman and administer oaths to newly appointed members.
- Public hearing for Dennis Herd's request to replat 4.614 acres at 101 Lakeshore into five 0.5-acre single family homesites
- Election of a Planning and Zoning Commission Vice-Chairman
- Approval of September 8, 2022 meeting minutes
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 body is meeting to discuss the purpose and vision of Keep Shady Shores Beautiful. Members intend to establish goals and tasks based on that vision and discuss new projects for the next meeting.
- Discussion of Keep Shady Shores Beautiful purpose and vision
- Establishment of goals and tasks
- Discussion of new projects for the next monthly meeting
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 Town Council will discuss updating the town's official construction and energy codes. The body is also considering a new ordinance for property maintenance and community appearance.
- Ordinance adopting construction, conservation, energy, and electric codes
- Ordinance regulating property maintenance and community appearance
- Contract with Denton County Elections office for the November 8, 2022 Special Called Election
- Resolution in support of the Denton County Bond Election
- Updated Social Media Policy
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)
City Council
The Town Council is meeting for a worksession to discuss updates to the Employee Handbook. Members will also receive reports on the TML Conference and town website and software updates.
- Employee Handbook updates
- TML Conference report
- Town website and technology software updates
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
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The committee will consider new projects including the CoCoRahs network and a Greenspaces and Trails Adhoc Committee. Members will also review ongoing projects and potential funding sources to supplement the town budget.
- Butterfly Garden at Town Hall Campus
- Wayfinder Town Limit Signs
- Fall Sweep (September 10- November 20, 2022)
- Maddy Haney Girl Scout Gold Project
- Grant sources including Scenic City and Bring Back the Monarchs
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 Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 proposed property tax rate and the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget. The body will also consider an election for an additional 1% sales tax rate.
- Ratification of an election for November 8 regarding an additional 1% sales tax rate
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2022 property tax rate
- Adoption of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget
- Amendment to the Dark Fiber Lease and Network Agreement with Pavlov Media Inc for a fiber network
- Amendment to the 2022/2023 fee schedule
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 Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the approval of July 14, 2022 meeting minutes. The body will conduct worksessions regarding the incorporation of dark sky principles into the Town Code of Ordinances and the development of a tree care and preservation ordinance.
- Approval of July 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Worksession on dark sky lighting principles for Town Code of Ordinances
- Worksession on tree care and preservation ordinance
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.
City Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2022/2023 budget. Members will also consider elections for a local sales tax increase and the legal sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption.
- Public hearing for the FY 2022/2023 Budget
- Proposed additional 1% sales tax rate election
- Dark Fiber Lease and Network Agreement with Pavlov Media, Inc. for broadband
- Ordinances regarding parking on vacant lots, pool/hot tub locations, and solid waste dumpsters
- Bid for tree and overgrowth removal in the Right of Way on Road A in Keatings Kove
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)
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
General
The Strategic Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 16, 2022. The body will receive a report on board recommendations and action items and take public input on that report.
- Approval of June 16, 2022, meeting minutes
- Report regarding board recommendations and action items
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 Town Council will conduct a worksession to discuss the budget, including fee schedules, staffing, and fire department costs. The body will also review updates to the parking ordinance and social media and ethics policies.
- Budget discussion regarding fee schedules, salaries, and staffing
- Funding options for the Fritz roundabout
- Fire Department inflation and cost increases
- Proposed updates to the Parking Ordinance
- Social media policy and code of ethics update
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 Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending updates to the current parking ordinance to the Town Council. The body will also discuss review recommendations from the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Recommendation to Town Council regarding parking ordinance updates
- Discussion of Strategic Planning Committee recommended items
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 committee is meeting to act on the nomination of a chairperson and review ongoing beautification projects. Discussions include a conceptual design for a garden walking path and various community programs.
- Nomination of Chairperson
- Master Plan For Garden walking path conceptual design
- Arbor Day/Clean Sweep Day 2022
- Review of grants from Scenic City and Bring Back the Monarchs
- Introduction of 'Take a Plant/Leaf a Plant' program
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 Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to conduct a worksession regarding future land use and development. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting.
- Worksession on Future Land Use and Development
- Approval of April 28, 2022 meeting minutes
General
This meeting was canceled. The agenda proposed a joint session for Corinth, Shady Shores, Hickory Creek, and Lake Dallas to discuss a broadband project and consider contracts with Pavlov for a dark ring fiber network.
- Proposed contract with Pavlov for dark ring fiber network construction
- Proposed franchise agreement for broadband services
- Review of broadband project history by City Managers
- Discussion with The Kandutsch Law Office and Pavlov representative Mark Sheldon
- Discussion with Denton County Commissioners and Administrator Jody Gonzalez
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 Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a request to replat a property into seven single-family homesites. The commission will also conduct a work session to review the town's parking ordinance.
- Request by Dennis Herd for a replat of 101 Lakeshore (Stephens Corner Addition) into seven 0.5-acre single family homesites
- Review of the Town of Shady Shores Parking Ordinance
General
The Lake Cities Technology Committee is meeting to provide updates on the status of the Broad Band project. A quorum of Shady Shores Town Council members may attend, but no council action will be taken.
- Status update on the Broad Band project
City Council
The Town Council will consider approving a bid for drainage improvements at Olive's Branch and an interlocal agreement for a broadband project. The body will also review a proposed Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Maddy Haney.
- Bid for drainage improvements to the Olive's Branch subdivision
- Interlocal agreement amending the Lake Cities Broadband agreement with Mighty River
- Appointment of Michele Beacom to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Committee
- Proposed Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Maddy Haney
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)
City Council
The Town Council is meeting for a worksession to discuss the FY2023 budget. The body will also review communication accessibility and receive a strategic planning update regarding roads.
- FY2023 Budget worksession
- Community Relations- Communication Accessibility discussion
- Strategic Planning Committee update pertaining to roads
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
General
The Strategic Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 17, 2022. The meeting includes a worksession to discuss road repairs.
- Road repairs discussion
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a replat request for a 4.614-acre property. The commission will also conduct a work session to review town ordinances and plans.
- Public hearing and action on Dennis Herd's request to replat 101 Lakeshore into seven 1/2 acre single family homesites
- Review of the Town of Shady Shores Parking Ordinance
- Review of the Town of Shady Shores Subdivision Map and Thoroughfare plan
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
The Town Council conducted a worksession to discuss several items, including a request for police patrols in a gated community and changes to the solid waste ordinance. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded for the items discussed.
- Directed Town Administrator to contact Chief Garner regarding a proposed ordinance for police patrols in Lakes of Shady Shores
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
The Town Council unanimously approved proposed solid waste fee increases for the period of May 2022 through May 2023. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the March 14, 2022 meeting minutes and governance policy updates. Traffic regulation for the Lakes of Shady Shores subdivision was tabled.
- Approved Republic Services solid waste fee increase (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including March 14, 2022 minutes and governance policy updates (5-0)
- Approved 2nd Quarter Investment Committee Report (5-0)
- Tabled traffic regulation and enforcement for Lakes of Shady Shores
🗳️ 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
The committee approved the minutes from the March 2022 meeting. Members discussed preparations for Arbor Day/Clean Sweep Day 2022 and potential new projects including a purple martin house and a tree tagging program.
- Approved March 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ 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
The Zoning Board of Adjustments held a public hearing regarding a request by Toll Brothers for a lot size coverage variance at Lakeside at Cielo Ranch. After hearing testimony from the applicant and opposing residents, the board voted to table the request.
- Approved minutes of the June 14, 2021 meeting (4-0)
- Tabled variance request for lot size coverage for Block A, Lots 3, 4, 5 and Block A Lots 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 (4-0)
🗳️ 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
City Council
The Town Council will meet to review the 2021 FY Audit Report and a contract with Denton County for the May 7, 2022 General Election. The session includes reports from various town departments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Contract with Denton County for the May 7, 2022 General Election
- Approval of the 2021 FY Audit Report
- Approval of Lake Cities Joint Town Council Meeting minutes (01.26.2022)
- Approval of Shady Shores Worksession and Regular Meeting minutes (02.14.2022)
The Town Council approved the 2021 FY Audit Report after a presentation by Carl Deaton. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included several sets of previous meeting minutes.
- Approved 2021 FY Audit Report (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including minutes from Jan 26 and Feb 14 meetings (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Town Council is meeting for a worksession to conduct a preliminary budget discussion. The body will also perform a policy review of the Governance Policy.
- Preliminary Budget Discussion
- Governance Policy review
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
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The committee is reviewing preparations for Arbor Day and the Clean Sweep event running from March 1 to May 31. Members are discussing garden master plans and potential new funding sources for community projects.
- Review of Arbor Day/Clean Sweep Day 2022 vendor sign-ups
- Discussion of Master Plan for Garden and Free Little Library/Olive's Garden
- Clean Sweep community clean-up program (March 1 - May 31)
- Review of grants and funding from Scenic City and Bring Back the Monarchs
- Discussion of a Girl Scout Gold Project by Maddy Haney
The committee approved the minutes from the February 7, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Tree City ratification, the community garden master plan, and the upcoming Arbor Day clean up event scheduled for April 30th.
- Approved February 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to conduct a worksession. The group will outline objectives and a mission, set future meeting dates, and define additional stakeholders.
- Strategic Planning worksession to outline objectives and mission
- Determination of regular meeting dates
- Identification of additional stakeholders
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 Town Council will discuss renewing patrol services with the City of Corinth and selecting a financial institution for depository services. The body is also considering ordinances for the May 2022 general election and the appointment of an Alternate Municipal Court Judge.
- Ordinance ordering the May 2022 General Election of City Officials
- Ordinance establishing and appointing an Alternate Municipal Court Judge
- Updated contract with Carl Kandustch firm for Lake Cities Broadband Project legal services
- Renewal of the Contract for Patrol Services with the City of Corinth
- Approval of a financial institution for depository services
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)
City Council
The Town Council is holding a special called worksession to discuss two primary items. The body will consider the renewal of a patrol services contract and review street light placement and costs.
- Renewal of the Contract for Patrol Services with the City of Corinth
- Presentation from Town Engineer Richard Arvizu on streetlight placement and cost
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
General
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 4, 2021. The body will also conduct a worksession to discuss future topics for the commission.
- Approval of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes
- Worksession regarding future discussion topics
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The committee is meeting to close out 2021 events and discuss a master plan for the Town Hall garden and walking path. Members will also review new community connection programs and potential grants for scenic and monarch-related projects.
- Master plan for Town Hall garden and walking path
- Wayfinder signs for 6 identified town limit locations
- National Arbor Day/Spring Sweep scheduled for April 30
- Girl Scout Gold Project picnic area by Maddy Haney
- Funding opportunities for Scenic City and Bring Back Monarchs
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)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
Shady Shores Town Council is meeting in a joint session with Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Lake Dallas. The councils will review a broadband project and consider authorizing administrators to negotiate franchise agreements with a recommended Internet Service Provider.
- Discussion on using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for broadband
- Reports from consultants Mighty River, Marketplace.City, and The Kandutsch Law Office
- Discussion with Denton County Commissioner Ron Merchant regarding county broadband plans
- Authorization for Shady Shores Town Administrator to negotiate a broadband franchise agreement
General
The Lake Cities Broadband Committee is meeting to discuss the selection process for a broadband provider. The body intends to recommend a company to the Lake Cities City Councils to construct a fiber ring and last mile build out.
- Recommendation of a company to construct a fiber ring and last mile build out
City Council
The Town Council will consider road repairs in the Cielo Ranch Subdivision and an interlocal agreement for broadband attorney services. The body will also hold a work session regarding a survey of the Brown Terrace subdivision and vote on a judicial appointment.
- Bid and change order for repairs to Cogburn Court and Commanche in Cielo Ranch Subdivision
- Interlocal agreement with Corinth, Lake Dallas and Hickory Creek for Lake Cities Broadband project attorney services
- Appointment of Cynthia Burkett as alternate judge for the Town of Shady Shores Municipal Court
- Work session on a survey of the Brown Terrace subdivision (also known as Keatings Kove)
- Approval of the 1st Quarter 2022 Investment Committee Report
General
The Investment Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2021 and the 1st Quarter 2022 Investment Committee Report. The body will also discuss potential new projects for the next monthly meeting.
- Approval of October 11, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approval of 1st Quarter 2022 (October 2021-December 2021) Investment Committee Report