Shady Shores public meetings in 2024
47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and consider two variance requests. These include a request regarding the number of allowed structures at 117 Cielo Lane and a driveway placement request at 124 S Hidden Valley Airpark.
- Variance for number of structures: 117 Cielo Lane
- Variance for driveway distance from intersection: 124 S Hidden Valley Airpark
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will meet to discuss the resignation of Town Attorney Jim Shepherd and consider appointing an interim attorney or preparing an RFP for legal services. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters.
- Approval of minutes from November 2024
- Town Attorney Jim Shepherd resignation
- Appointment of interim Town Attorney
- Preparation of RFP for legal services
- Closed session for personnel matters
General
This special meeting of the Building and Standards Commission is focused on procedural business: adopting rules of procedure and setting the 2025 meeting schedule. No substantive zoning, fee, or project decisions are on the agenda.
- Adopt Rules of Procedure for the commission
- Approve Meeting Schedule for 2025
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will canvass the results of a special called election on a proposition that repeals one local sales tax and adopts another at the same one-percent rate, dedicated to general street maintenance. They will consider approval and acceptance of the election results.
- Canvass of 2024 special election results for a sales tax proposition
- Proposition repeals existing one-percent sales tax and adopts new one-percent sales tax for street maintenance
City Council
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance for Mike and Katherine Boliver at 322 Oakwood Circle. The variance would allow an accessory structure that exceeds the size allowed by lot-size rules in Chapter 14, Article 2.1(K)(vii) of the town code. The board may approve, deny, or modify the request after hearing public input.
- Public hearing and action on a variance request by Mike and Katherine Boliver for 322 Oakwood Circle
- Variance from Chapter 14, Article 2.1(K)(vii) limiting accessory structure size based on lot size
- Approval of May 8, 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting minutes
City Council
The Town Council is conducting a work session to discuss an ordinance amending the Swimming Pool and Spa Ordinance. The body will also receive a committee update regarding a proposed lease agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE).
- Work session on Ordinance amending the Swimming Pool and Spa Ordinance
- Work session and committee update on proposed lease agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on naming streets in the Brown Terrace subdivision and consider an ordinance to assign names to those streets. It will also vote on a procurement policy, appoint board members, and approve a resolution for a Denton Central Appraisal District board candidate. An executive session will address personnel matters concerning the town attorney, including possible dismissal or reassignment.
- Public hearing on naming streets within the Brown Terrace subdivision
- Ordinance to assign names to the currently unnamed streets in Brown Terrace
- Approval of a Procurement Policy for the Town of Shady Shores
- Appointment or re‑appointment of members to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board
- Executive session to consider the position of the Town Attorney (possible dismissal, reassignment, or no action)
City Council
The Town Council agenda listed a special‑called election canvass to approve or reject a proposition that would repeal the existing 1% local sales and use tax and adopt a new 1% tax dedicated to general street maintenance. A resolution to adopt the November 5, 2024 election results was also scheduled. The meeting was later marked as CANCELED, so no action will be taken.
- Consider and take action on approval of the 2024 Special Called Election results for the proposition to repeal a 1% sales tax and adopt a 1% sales tax dedicated to street maintenance.
- Resolution to approve and adopt the November 5, 2024 Special Called Election results.
General
The Town of Shady Shores will hold a Strategic Planning Session on October 17, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Denton. No public input or participation will be allowed during the event.
- Strategic Planning Session
- Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission may attend
- No public input or participation allowed
General
The Town of Shady Shores will conduct an Economic Development Training on October 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Shady Shores Community Center, 101 S. Shady Shores Road. Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission members, and staff may be present, but the public may only observe and will not be allowed to provide input. The meeting is a notice of possible quorum rather than a decision‑making session.
- Economic Development Training – public attendance allowed, no input (Oct 16, 2024, 5 p.m., Shady Shores Community Center)
Investment Committee
The Shady Shores Investment Committee will meet to approve the July 8, 2024 minutes and the 4th Quarter 2023/2024 report. The primary item is a resolution to establish a Broadband Renewal and Repair Fund.
- Approval of July 8, 2024 minutes
- Approval of 4th Quarter 2023/2024 report
- Resolution to establish Broadband Renewal and Repair Fund
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the Dangerous Structures Ordinance and the regulation of swimming pools and spas. The meeting will also include confidentiality training for the Municipal Court. The council reserves the right to adjourn into closed session.
- Work session on Dangerous Structures Ordinance
- Work session on Swimming Pool Ordinance
- Municipal Court Confidentiality Training
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a broadband renewal fund, meeting minutes, an investment report, an official newspaper designation, and an amendment to the swimming pool ordinance. Regular agenda items include ordinances on excessive public information requests and dangerous structures, appointments to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board, and a resolution to award a firm for planning and management services for the Texas General Land Office CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program grant. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a possible future land purchase.
- Resolution establishing a Broadband Renewal and Repair Fund (consent agenda)
- Ordinance amending the Swimming Pool Ordinance (consent agenda)
- Ordinance on Excessive Public Information Requests (regular agenda)
- Dangerous Structure Ordinance (regular agenda)
- Resolution awarding a firm for planning and management services for the GLO CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program grant
General
The Shady Shores Town Council will consider an interlocal agreement with Denton County for the chip sealing of Carolyn and Shahan Road and Shahan Lane. The meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2024, at 4:30 PM.
- Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for road chip seal
- Meeting to be held at 101 S. Shady Shores Road
- Council reserves right to adjourn into closed session
City Council
The Town Council will conduct a work session to review the draft 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget. Members will also discuss a potential agreement regarding the use of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) property.
- Draft 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget work session
- Discussion on developing an agreement for USACOE property use
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Historical Zoning District. The body will consider and act upon revisions to both the comprehensive planning map provisions and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for this district.
- Public hearing on comprehensive planning map provisions for the Historical Zoning District
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the Historical Zoning District
- Action on comprehensive planning map positions for the Historical Zoning District
- Action on Comprehensive Zoning ordinance regarding the Historical Zoning District
City Council
The Town Council posted a notice of a possible quorum for August 28, 2024, but stated this is not a meeting and no official action will be taken. Mayor Cindy Aughinbaugh will participate in the Mayor’s Pizza Challenge for charity, hosted by Motor City Pizza at 1425 FM 407 Ste 600, Lewisville, TX. The notice was certified by Town Administrator Wendy Withers and posted at the Community Center, 101 S. Shady Shores Road.
- Mayor Cindy Aughinbaugh participating in the Mayor’s Pizza Challenge for charity (Motor City Pizza, 1425 FM 407 Ste 600, Lewisville, TX)
- Notice of possible quorum posted; no official council action scheduled
City Council
The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2024/2025 draft budget and a zoning and replat request for Keating Kove Acres Lot 4. The body will also consider an ordinance to call a special election for a 1% sales tax increase for street maintenance.
- Ordinance calling a special election for an additional 1% Sales Tax for General Street Maintenance
- Public hearing for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget
- Zoning change and replat request for Keating Kove Acres Lot 4 (0.1446 acres) to H-1200-4300 Historical District
- Contract for various street repairs
- Interlocal agreements with TML for cybersecurity and Hickory Creek for public works services
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee will meet to consider the approval of the April 8, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will also act on the approval of the 3rd Quarter 2024 Investment Committee Report.
- Approval of April 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Approval of 3rd Quarter 2024 Investment Committee Report
City Council
The Town Council will hold a worksession regarding the upcoming 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget. Additionally, the council will receive a presentation on the operation of the Shady Shores Municipal Court.
- Presentation regarding Shady Shores Municipal Court operations
- 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget worksession
City Council
The Town Council will discuss authorizing a special sales tax for general or street maintenance. The meeting also includes actions on an interlocal agreement for Span Services and several board appointments.
- 2024/25 Interlocal Agreement for Span Services
- Special sales tax election for General Maintenance or Street Maintenance
- Building and Standards Commission appointments
- Appointment of Maddison Haney to the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Board
- Selection committee appointments for CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful board will meet to review the March 2024 minutes and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda also includes a discussion of potential new projects for future consideration.
- Approval of March 2024 minutes
City Council
The Town Council will conduct a budget worksession and a sales tax election worksession. This meeting is scheduled as a worksession for the Shady Shores Town Council.
- Budget Worksession
- Sales Tax Election Worksession
City Council
The Town Council will meet to appoint members and a chairperson to the Building and Standards Committee. Additionally, council will discuss authorizing requests for proposals regarding Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation programs.
- Appointment of Building and Standards Committee members and chairperson
- Authorization of RFPs for CDBG-MIT administrative and plan development services
Planning and Zoning
The commission will review the minutes from April 11 and May 9, 2024. A worksession is scheduled to discuss the Comprehensive Plan, including future land use, development/redevelopment, and the thoroughfare plan.
- Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Worksession on Future Land Use, Development/Redevelopment, Thoroughfare Plan, and Comprehensive Plan
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful body will meet to approve the March 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a worksession and consideration of ongoing projects and events under old business.
- Approval of March 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of ongoing projects and events
City Council
The Town Council will conduct a work session regarding the 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on local sales tax options.
- 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget work session
- Local Sales Tax Options presentation
City Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding planned developments. The meeting also includes swearing in new councilmembers and appointing a Mayor Pro Tem.
- Oath of office for new councilmembers Jeff Belton, Josh Juve, and Charles Grimes
- Public hearing on amendments to the Shady Shores Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Developments
- Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem
- Resolution to appoint a candidate for the Denton Central Appraisal District
- Report on the 2023/2025 Strategic Plan and goals
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will administer an oath of office and elect a Chairman. The commission will also consider a replat request for five single family homesites on W. Durham and an amendment to Planned Development Ordinance 344-04-2021.
- Oath of Office for Allen Lea
- Election of Commission Chairman
- Replat request for 5.453 acres on W. Durham for 5 single family homesites
- Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance 344-04-2021
City Council
The Town Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to finalize an agreement for the purchase of Lot 21 and 22, Block 37. This includes executing closing documents if the title and condition are acceptable.
- Authorization for the purchase of property at 503 Jones Street
Planning and Zoning
The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a replat request by Heath and Leanne Zingelmann. The proposal involves 5.453 acres on W. Durham to create five single family homesites. A worksession regarding future land use and development throughout the town is also scheduled.
- Public hearing for a replat of property on W. Durham
- Proposed creation of 5 single family homesites on 5.453 acres
- Worksession on Future Land Use and Future Development/Re-Development
Investment Committee
The Shady Shores Investment Committee meeting consists of routine procedural items. The committee will review the January 8, 2024 meeting minutes and quarterly reports, and discuss potential new projects for future consideration.
- Review of January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Quarterly reports
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council will hold a work session regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget. This meeting is intended for budget information presentation and discussion.
- 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget presentation
City Council
The Town Council will review departmental reports regarding public safety, roads, and zoning. The agenda includes consideration of appointments to local commissions and legal service contracts. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss future land purchases.
- Legal service contracts for Jim Shepherd Law and Kristen Homyk Peace and Associates
- Appointments to the Building and Standards Commission
- Appointment of a councilmember liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Acceptance of Michelle Beacom's resignation from Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
- Executive session discussion regarding future land purchases
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Town Council scheduled a work session to review the 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget. This included a budget information presentation. The meeting was canceled.
- 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget work session
- Budget information presentation
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council scheduled a special called session for March 25, 2024. The agenda includes staff reports and the approval of February meeting minutes. While regular agenda items were marked as canceled, an executive session is planned to discuss potential future land purchases.
- Approval of February 12, 19, and 27, 2024, meeting minutes
- Executive session regarding real property and future land purchases
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
The Keep Shady Shores Beautiful committee will hold its regular March session to approve February minutes and review ongoing projects. This agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate with no specific rezoning, contracts, or public hearings scheduled. City council members may attend a simultaneous planning meeting but will not take action if a quorum is present.
- Approve February 2024 minutes
- Review ongoing projects and events
- Discuss new initiatives for next month's meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning
The commission will review the minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting. A worksession is scheduled to discuss future land use and future development or re-development throughout Shady Shores.
- Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Worksession on Future Land Use and Future Development/RE-Development
City Council
The Town Council will consider an ordinance to cancel the May 4, 2024, general election of city officials. The council will also discuss the position of Town Attorney, including potential appointments or reappointments.
- Ordinance canceling the May 4, 2024, general election
- Appointment or reappointment of a Town Attorney
- Review of current legal services and candidates
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Shady Shores Town Council will meet to review legal services and interview candidates. The council may take action regarding the appointment or reappointment of a Town Attorney.
- Review of current legal services
- Interviews with current and potential Town Attorney candidates
- Potential reappointment of current legal counsel pending a new contract
- Possible resolution to remove current legal counsel
Keep Shady Shores Beautiful
This meeting consists of routine procedural items and a worksession with no specific topics listed. The body will review its mission and vision statement and consider approving the November 2023 minutes.
- Approval of November 2023 minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Town Council will consider a zoning change and replat for Keating Kove Acres Lot 4. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal land purchases and an ordinance to call the May 4, 2024, General Election.
- Ordinance calling the May 4, 2024, General Election of City Officials
- Zoning change and replat request for Keating Kove Acres Lot 4 to H-1200-4300 Historical District
- Review of the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Audit by Deaton, Hankins, Tonn and Seay
- Request to abandon an unimproved roadway (Christi Lane) north of Block 15, Lots 1-6
- Work session regarding land purchase for municipal improvements
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning
The Commission will consider a request to rezone Keating Kove Acres Lot 4 to the H-1200-4300 Historical District. The meeting also includes a request for a replat of the same property. A worksession on future land use and development is also scheduled.
- Zoning change for Keating Kove Acres Lot 4 to H-1200-4300 Historical District
- Replat request for Keating Kove Acres Lot 4
- Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Worksession on future land use and development in Shady Shores
Planning and Zoning
The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and consider changes to the regular meeting schedule. A worksession is also scheduled regarding future land use and development.
- Approval of November 9, 2023, and December 11, 2023, meeting minutes
- Changes to the regular meeting day and time
- Designation of a monthly meeting time for special called meetings
- Worksession on Future Land Use and Future Development/Re-Development
Investment Committee
The committee will review the November 13, 2023, meeting minutes and approve the Q1 2024 report. Members will also discuss managing maturing certificates of deposit and moving funds to maximize interest rates.
- Approval of November 13, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of Q1 2024 Investment Committee Report
- Discussion on maturing certificates of deposit
- Discussion on moving funds to maximize interest rates
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Shady Shores Town Council is holding a work session to discuss potential changes to the local parking ordinance. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding general ordinance updates.
- Proposed updates to the Town of Shady Shores Parking Ordinance
City Council
The Town Council will review updates on the strategic plan and infrastructure planning. The meeting includes a work session regarding building permits, town liability, and potential future land purchases.
- Ordinance updating acceptable tree species for public property and subdivisions
- Contract for Building Inspection Services with Build by I-Codes
- Work session on building permits and town liability
- Executive session regarding future purchase of land