Shady Shores public meetings in 2023
33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
Commissioner Kevin Falconer will host a meet and greet to answer questions about events in Denton County. No official action will be taken by the Town Council or other boards during this event.
- Meet and greet with Commissioner Kevin Falconer
City Council
The Town Council will consider a resolution regarding a member for the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The meeting includes a joint work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission and an executive session regarding future land purchases.
- Contract for Building Services with I Code, Building Inspections
- Resolution for a member of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Non-conforming use agreement involving Blake N. Martino and Marcus O'Dell
- Joint work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Executive session regarding future purchase of land
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint worksession with the Town Council. No specific discussion topics were provided in the agenda text.
- Joint worksession with the Town Council
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee will consider the approval of the August 14, 2023, meeting minutes. The committee is also scheduled to act on the 2023 FY 4th Quarter Investment Committee Reports.
- Approval of August 14, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of 2023 FY 4th Quarter Investment Committee Reports
City Council
The Town Council will hold a work session to review proposed changes to local ordinances. Topics include updates to parking rules, a new planned development ordinance, and construction materials for driveways.
- Proposed updates to the Parking Ordinance
- Proposed Planned Development Ordinance
- Review of proposed ordinance for driveway construction materials
City Council
The Town Council will consider an agreement for road improvements on Brown Terrace and a contract for building inspection services. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding driveway connections and the approval of quarterly financial and investment reports.
- Agreement for road paving on Brown Terrace with Paxton Ellis and Russell Wallace
- Agreement for Building Inspection Services
- Ordinance regulating driveway connections to garages, carports, or roadways
- Approval of 4th Quarter Investment Committee Report
- Approval of 4th Quarter Financial Reports
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve October meeting minutes and elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The commission will also consider making a recommendation to the Town Council regarding an ordinance to amend the Planned Development Zoning Classification.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice-Chairman
- Recommendation for Planned Development Zoning Classification amendment
- Approval of October 16 and October 26 meeting minutes
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
This agenda contains only procedural items for the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful regular session. The meeting includes a roll call and the approval of October 2023 minutes. No specific projects or ordinances are listed for discussion.
- Approval of October 2023 minutes
- Guest speaker presentation
General
Sean Spencer from Heartland Play will present concept plans and ideas for the Town Hall Campus. This meeting is for information purposes only, and no official action will be taken.
- Presentation of Town Hall Campus concept plans by Sean Spencer
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The commission will also review a site plan for the redevelopment of the Lakeside Manor manufactured housing park by Satish Alturi.
- Election of Commission Chairman
- Election of Commission Vice-Chairman
- Review of Lakeside Manor site plan dated 10/02/2023
- Worksession regarding Planned Development Zoning Classification ordinance
City Council
The Town Council will review a proposed ordinance regarding driveway construction materials. The work session also includes discussion on creating a litter ordinance and a demonstration of building permit software.
- Review of proposed ordinance updating driveway construction materials
- Creation of a Litter Ordinance
- Demonstration of Building Permit Software/Dashboard
City Council
The Town Council will consider new ordinances regarding litter and driveway construction materials. The agenda also includes a strategic plan update and an executive session concerning Lakeside Manor Mobile Home Park litigation.
- Approval of Litter Ordinance
- Adoption of ordinance for driveway construction materials
- Strategic Plan kickoff update
- Proclamation for Ryan Gates Day
- Attorney consultation regarding Lakeside Manor Mobile Home Park litigation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The committee will review the draft of the Greenspace Strategic Plan during a worksession. The meeting also includes a review of the August 2023 minutes.
- Greenspace Strategic Plan Draft
City Council
The Town Council will conduct a work session regarding progress on recent legislative action items. The council will also discuss approved surfaces for driveways.
- Legislative update on recent action items
- Discussion of approved driveway surfaces
City Council
The Town Council will consider the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and property tax rates. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a zoning change and replat request for 104 E Brown Terrace.
- Public hearing on 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
- Adoption of the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget ordinance
- Adoption of the 2023 Property Tax Rate ordinance
- Bid approval for Shahan Addition Road and Drainage Repairs
- Zoning change and replat request for 104 E Brown Terrace
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning
The Commission will consider a zoning change and replat request for property at 104 E Brown Terrace. The proposal seeks to move the lot from R-2000 1/2 to the H-1200-4300 Historical District. A worksession is also scheduled to discuss an ordinance amending Planned Development zoning.
- Zoning change request for 104 E Brown Terrace
- Replat request for 104 E Brown Terrace
- Approval of May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Worksession on Planned Development zoning ordinance amendment
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The meeting includes a review of the Town of Shady Shores Strategic Plan. The agenda also contains updates regarding affiliate initiatives and fundraising.
- Review of Mission and Vision Statement
- Review of Town of Shady Shores Strategic Plan
- Affiliate updates for Tree City and Bee City Green Initiative
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Shady Shores Investment Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting and the 3rd Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The committee will also discuss potential new projects for consideration at future meetings.
- Approval of the April 12, 2023 Investment Committee Meeting minutes
- Approval of the 3rd Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
- Discussion of new projects for future monthly meetings
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the municipal budget. The council will also consider ordinances for construction hours and juvenile curfew. Other items include infrastructure paving bids and land use requests.
- Public hearing on the town budget
- Ordinance regulating construction noise and activity hours
- Bids for paving Oberman Lane and repairing potholes on Cielo Lane
- Agreement with Toll Brothers for a walking trail easement
- Settlement request regarding a lien at 202 Smokey Lane
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful committee will consider naming a vice chair and approving May 2023 minutes. Members will also receive a hard copy of the organization's strategic plan. The meeting includes updates on various ongoing environmental projects and volunteer programs.
- Action to name a vice chair
- Approval of May 2023 minutes
- Receipt of the strategic plan hard copy
- Updates on Tree City Growth Award goals and tree-associated grants
- Reports on volunteer hours and Adopt a Spot Program statistics
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will administer an oath of office to Councilmember Mike Nowels. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with Denton County for the lease of dark fiber strands.
- Oath of Office for Councilmember Mike Nowels
- Interlocal agreement with Denton County for the lease of dark fiber strands
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council is holding a worksession to review how the annual tax rate is determined. The council will also discuss ordinance updates for Bee City Affiliate compliance and the building permit process.
- Review of the tax rate determination process
- Ordinance updates for Bee City Affiliate requirements
- Discussion of building permits and the permit process
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will swear in newly elected officials and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will hold a public hearing on new landscaping regulations for detention ponds. Other business includes road improvement bids and new ordinances for golf carts and Bee City standards.
- Public hearing on Chapter 10 landscaping and tree planting regulations
- Bid acceptance for Oberman Lane and Shahan Addition road and drainage repairs
- Ordinance adopting Bee City standards
- New ordinance regarding golf carts and similar vehicles
- Approval of the Town Strategic Plan resolution
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The meeting includes updates on ongoing beautification efforts, such as volunteer hours and the Adopt a Spot program. Members will discuss applications for two tree-associated grants and review the approved tree species list. New projects for future consideration will also be discussed.
- Applications for two tree-associated grants
- Review of approved tree species list per town ordinance
- Updates on volunteer hours and Adopt a Spot program statistics
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will review a Strategic Plan prepared by Opportunity Strategies. The council will also receive an update on the steps needed to become a Bee City. Additionally, there will be a brief report regarding the building permits and permitting process.
- Review of Strategic Plan prepared by Opportunity Strategies
- Update on Bee City recommendations from Community Relations Admin Katie Klein
- Brief report on the building permits and permitting process
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will consider an ordinance to cancel the May 6, 2023, General Election of City Officials. The council will also review "dark sky" lighting principles and the 2022 fiscal year financial audit. Additionally, appointments for the Building and Standards Commission are on the agenda.
- Ordinance canceling the May 6, 2023, General Election of City Officials
- Adoption of "dark sky" principles for town lighting fixtures
- Appointments to fill four vacancies on the Building and Standards Commission
- Approval of the 2022 Fiscal Year Financial Audit
- Appointment of two Junior Members to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the February 9, 2023 meeting minutes. The commission will also hold a worksession to discuss golf cart use on public streets and potential updates to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding landscape plans for green spaces and ponds.
- Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion on golf cart use on public streets
- Proposed subdivision ordinance update for landscape plans
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The meeting includes reviews of volunteer statistics and ongoing beautification projects. Members will also discuss the 2023 Spring Clean/Arbor Day event and fundraising for trails and greenspaces.
- 2023 Spring Clean/Arbor Day Event on April 22, 2023
- Fundraising for Trails and Greenspaces
- Greenspaces and Trails Ad Hoc Committee update
- Report from Town Hall Garden Landscaper Erik Trevino
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting. The commission will also consider an ordinance to regulate lighting and incorporate dark sky principles.
- Approval of January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Ordinance regulating lighting and incorporating dark sky principles
City Council
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss proposed changes to the Parking Ordinance. The council will also consider adding junior members to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board and receive a report on existing and proposed town paths and trails.
- Proposed changes to the Parking Ordinance
- Addition of Jr. Board members to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board
- Report on existing and proposed trails and paths
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee will consider approving the November 14, 2022, meeting minutes and the 1st Quarter 2023 report. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding interest rates and future investments.
- Approval of November 14, 2022, meeting minutes
- Approval of the 1st Quarter 2023 Investment Committee Report
- Discussion of interest rates and future investments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Town Council will hold a worksession to discuss updates to the Parking Ordinance, specifically regarding approved parking surfaces for front and rear yards. The council will also review the Comprehensive Zoning Plan and an agreement with Opportunity Strategies for strategic planning.
- Updates to the Parking Ordinance regarding front and rear yard parking surfaces
- Updates to the Comprehensive Zoning Plan
- Agreement with Opportunity Strategies for a strategic planning session
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will consider approving additional funds for a street light project. The council also plans to appoint Nicolas Wohr as Associate Judge through an ordinance and contract. Other items include adopting the 2023 legislative agenda and reviewing a catalytic converter ordinance.
- Approval of additional funds for a street light project
- Appointment of Nicolas Wohr as Associate Judge
- Adoption of the 2023 Legislative Agenda
- Ordinance regarding catalytic converters
- Approval of the Q1 2023 Investment Committee Report