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CITY • Denton County, TX

Town of Shady Shores

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 60.5/100▼ -1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #793 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #159 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
82.6/100
Regulatory Restraint
25.3/100
Debt Burden
74.5/100
Population / Scale
3,005
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.290476
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$3.4M
+2.6% YoY • +29.3% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$1.29M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

CG
Charles Grimes
Councilmember, Place 5
CA
Cindy Aughinbaugh
Mayor
JB
Jeff Belton
Councilmember, Place 1
JJ
Josh Juve
Councilmember, Place 4
MN
Mike Nowels
Councilmember, Place 2
TN
Tom Newell
Councilmember, Place 3

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Shady Shores
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,419,246) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.290476 per $100 valuation: $0.253910 M&O + $0.036566 I&S) for Town of Shady Shores. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Denton County).

Total Appropriation
$3.4M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,138
Public Safety: $1.1M (32%)
0
Public Works: $1.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.290476 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+14.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2026-247) — Town of Shady Shores
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,334,224) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.290476 per $100 valuation) for Town of Shady Shores.

Total Appropriation
$3.3M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,110
Public Safety: $1.1M (32%)
0
Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.290476 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Shady Shores
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,904,986) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.290985 per $100 valuation) for Town of Shady Shores.

Total Appropriation
$2.9M
General Fund
$1.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$967
Public Safety: $0.9M (32%)
0
Public Works: $0.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.290985 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 61.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Shady Shores
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Shady Shores (Denton County) totaling $2,826,687. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0725 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.8M
General Fund
$1.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$941
Public Safety: $0.9M (32%)
0
Public Works: $0.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.072492 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 61.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Shady Shores
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Shady Shores (Denton County) totaling $2,741,694. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3191 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.7M
General Fund
$1.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$912
Public Safety: $0.9M (32%)
0
Public Works: $0.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.319109 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$3.42M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $1,138Tax Rate: $0.290476Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2026$3.33M(+14.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,110Tax Rate: $0.290476Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2025$2.90M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $967Tax Rate: $0.290985Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2024$2.83M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $941Tax Rate: $0.072492Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2023$2.74M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $912Tax Rate: $0.319109Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2022$2.65M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $880Tax Rate: $0.321452Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2021$2.55M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $847Tax Rate: $0.326595Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2020$2.48M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $825Tax Rate: $0.333453Freedom: 62.2 (C)
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FY 2019$2.38M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $792Tax Rate: $0.340122Freedom: 62.4 (C)
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FY 2018$2.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $763Tax Rate: $0.345224Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2017$2.21M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $735Tax Rate: $0.347986Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2016$2.14M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $711Tax Rate: $0.346594Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2015$2.06M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $684Tax Rate: $0.345208Freedom: 63.3 (C)
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FY 2014$1.97M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $657Tax Rate: $0.346934Freedom: 63.6 (C)
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FY 2013$1.92M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $638Tax Rate: $0.348322Freedom: 63.8 (C)
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FY 2012$1.85M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $615Tax Rate: $0.350064Freedom: 64 (C)
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FY 2011$1.80M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $599Tax Rate: $0.350064Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2010$1.74M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $579Tax Rate: $0.352865Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2009$1.69M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $563Tax Rate: $0.356041Freedom: 64.4 (C)
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FY 2008$1.63M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $544Tax Rate: $0.354617Freedom: 64.6 (C)
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FY 2007$1.58M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $525Tax Rate: $0.356035Freedom: 64.8 (C)
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FY 2006$1.53M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $508Tax Rate: $0.356035Freedom: 65 (C)
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FY 2005$1.47M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $488Tax Rate: $0.354967Freedom: 65.3 (C)
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FY 2004$1.41M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $469Tax Rate: $0.357807Freedom: 65.5 (C)
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FY 2003$1.36M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $452Tax Rate: $0.356734Freedom: 65.7 (C)
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FY 2002$1.31M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $437Tax Rate: $0.358518Freedom: 65.9 (C)
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FY 2001$1.28M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $426Tax Rate: $0.356367Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2000$1.23M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $409Tax Rate: $0.354229Freedom: 66.3 (C)
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Ord. 2026-2026-207 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Public Hearing Regarding the Tax RateA) Open  Public HearingB) Public CommentC) Close Public Hearing
Public Hearing Regarding the Tax RateA) Open  Public HearingB) Public CommentC) Close Public Hearing...
Ord. 2026-2026-247 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Parking Ordinance- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Parking Ordinance relative to parking at Town Hall.
Parking Ordinance- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Parking Ordinance relative to parking at Town Hall....
Ord. 2026-2026-245 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Parking Ordinance- Consider and act on amending the parking Ordinance to add the following streets to have a no parking in the right of way at anytime: Aspen, Bluebonnet, Coneflower, Daisy and Elderberry
Parking Ordinance- Consider and act on amending the parking Ordinance to add the following streets to have a no parking in the right of way at anytime: Aspen, B...
Ord. 2026-2026-221 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Board Member Appointments- Consider and act on making appropriate appointments to the following boards and commissions:  Planning and Zoning Commission, Building and Standards Commission, Parks Advisory Board; Building and Standards Commission, Legislativ
Board Member Appointments- Consider and act on making appropriate appointments to the following boards and commissions:  Planning and Zoning Commission, Buildin...
Ord. 2026-2026-249 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Public Hearing- Conduct a Public Hearing relative to a request for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat of the property known as A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 135 1.953 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 22C(1); a0330a W. DURHAM, TR 136, 2.003 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 21A; A0330A W. DU
Public Hearing- Conduct a Public Hearing relative to a request for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat of the property known as A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 135 1.953 ...
Ord. 414-08-2026 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 414-08-2026: Business Regulations: Film Friendly Texas
Enacted Ordinance No. 414-08-2026 adopted on 8/10/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Business Regulations: Film Friendly Texas. Codified at: Art. 4.05....
Ord. 2026-2026-222 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Proposed Tax Rate- Consider and act on approval of the proposed tax rate for the the 2026 Tax year; funding the 2026/27 FY Budget
Proposed Tax Rate- Consider and act on approval of the proposed tax rate for the the 2026 Tax year; funding the 2026/27 FY Budget...
Ord. 413-07-2026 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 413-07-2026: Amends General Provisions: Boards, Commissions and Committees
Enacted Ordinance No. 413-07-2026 adopted on 7/13/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Amends General Provisions: Boards, Commissions and Committees. Codified at: Art....
Ord. 411-05-2026 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 411-05-2026: Amends Subdivision Ordinance
Enacted Ordinance No. 411-05-2026 adopted on 5/11/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Amends Subdivision Ordinance. Codified at: Ch. 10A....
Ord. 2026-2026-98 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 74/100
PUBLIC HEARING- Conduct a public hearing relative to Ordinance amending the Town's Subdivision Ordinance to provide for the use and regulation of conveyance plats, tree Preservations regulations and other matters related there: amending sections 1.9, 2.2,
PUBLIC HEARING- Conduct a public hearing relative to Ordinance amending the Town's Subdivision Ordinance to provide for the use and regulation of conveyance pla...
Ord. 410-04-2026 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 410-04-2026: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Parking
Enacted Ordinance No. 410-04-2026 adopted on 4/13/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Parking. Codified at: Art. 12.03....
Ord. 412-04-2026 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 412-04-2026: Amends Fee Schedule: General Provisions
Enacted Ordinance No. 412-04-2026 adopted on 4/13/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Amends Fee Schedule: General Provisions. Codified at: Pending Codification....
Ord. 409-04-2026 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 409-04-2026: Stop Signs
Enacted Ordinance No. 409-04-2026 adopted on 4/13/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Stop Signs....
Ord. 408-03-2026 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 408-03-2026: Cancels General Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 408-03-2026 adopted on 3/9/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Cancels General Election....
Ord. 2026-2026-42 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance Canceling the May 2, 2026 Election of General City Officials.
Ordinance Canceling the May 2, 2026 Election of General City Officials....
Ord. 406-04-2026 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 406-04-2026: Amends Utilities: General Provisions
Enacted Ordinance No. 406-04-2026 adopted on 2/9/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Amends Utilities: General Provisions. Codified at: Art. 13.01....
Ord. 407-02-2026 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 407-02-2026: Orders General Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 407-02-2026 adopted on 2/9/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Orders General Election....
Ord. 408-02-2026 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 408-02-2026: Amends Municipal Court: Fines, Costs and Special Expenses
Enacted Ordinance No. 408-02-2026 adopted on 2/9/2026 by Town of Shady Shores: Amends Municipal Court: Fines, Costs and Special Expenses. Codified at: Art. 7.02...
Ord. 2026-2025-317 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance Calling the May 2,2026 General Election of City Officials- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an Ordinance calling the May 2, 2026 General Election of City Officials for Town Council Place, 1, Place 4 and Place 5.
Ordinance Calling the May 2,2026 General Election of City Officials- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an Ordinance calling the May 2, 2026 Gener...
Ord. 2026-02-09-2026-22 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Amendments to the Employee Handbook — Consider and take action relative to updates to the Employee Handbook regarding the addition of a remote work policy and updates to the inclement weather policy.  Consider and act on approval of a Resolution adopting
Amendments to the Employee Handbook — Consider and take action relative to updates to the Employee Handbook regarding the addition of a remote work policy and u...
Ord. 2026-2026-7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance — Consider and act on an Ordinance providing for a fee to defray costs of collecting delinquent fines, fees, court costs and other debts pursuant to Article 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Ordinance — Consider and act on an Ordinance providing for a fee to defray costs of collecting delinquent fines, fees, court costs and other debts pursuant to A...
Ord. 2025-10-13-2025-260 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution Adopting an Official Newspaper- Consider and take appropriate action relative to adopting an official newspaper for the Town of Shady Shores.
Resolution Adopting an Official Newspaper- Consider and take appropriate action relative to adopting an official newspaper for the Town of Shady Shores....
Ord. 402-09-2025 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 402-09-2025: Retirement Incentive Program
Enacted Ordinance No. 402-09-2025 adopted on 9/8/2025 by Town of Shady Shores: Retirement Incentive Program....
Ord. 404-09-2025 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 404-09-2025: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 404-09-2025 adopted on 9/8/2025 by Town of Shady Shores: Budget....
Ord. 403-09-2025 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 403-09-2025: Amends Fee Schedule
Enacted Ordinance No. 403-09-2025 adopted on 9/8/2025 by Town of Shady Shores: Amends Fee Schedule. Codified at: Apx. A....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Town of Shady Shores Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 388 (19.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 2
Mike Nowels WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Josh Juve WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Mayor
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
Tom Newell WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05

2024 General Election — Town of Shady Shores

Voter Turnout: 1,901 (93.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 572 (28.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
69.0% (395 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (177 votes)
GENERAL • 2022-11-08

2022 General Election — Town of Shady Shores

Voter Turnout: 1,573 (77.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

2022 Joint, General and Special Election — Town of Shady Shores

Voter Turnout: 458 (22.4% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Town of Shady Shores Alderman, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jeff Belton WINNER
58.8% (267 votes)
Mike Linett
41.2% (187 votes)
Town of Shady Shores Alderman, Place 4 (Place 4)
Bill Emsoff WINNER
48.9% (224 votes)
Bill Krueger
28.8% (132 votes)
Phil Robertson
22.3% (102 votes)
Town of Shady Shores Alderman, Place 5 (Place 5)
Charles Grimes WINNER
76.5% (333 votes)
Henry Schendel
12.4% (54 votes)
Marcel Batoon
11.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (22.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
56.0% (252 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (198 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 470 (23.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
54.0% (254 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (216 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 572 (28.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
58.0% (332 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (240 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 409 (20.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
66.0% (270 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (139 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (22.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
72.0% (324 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (126 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 593 (29.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
68.0% (403 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 613 (30.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
61.0% (374 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (239 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (22.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
63.0% (284 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (166 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 286 (14.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
61.0% (174 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (112 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 490 (24.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
62.0% (304 votes)
David C. Morales
38.0% (186 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 347 (17.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
62.0% (215 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (132 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 388 (19.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
60.0% (233 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (155 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 633 (31.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
58.0% (367 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (266 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 347 (17.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
66.0% (229 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (118 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 409 (20.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
59.0% (241 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 409 (20.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
55.0% (225 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 531 (26.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
60.0% (319 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (212 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 327 (16.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
65.0% (213 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (114 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 470 (23.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
55.0% (259 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (211 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 470 (23.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
56.0% (263 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (207 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 490 (24.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
54.0% (265 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (225 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 Town of Shady Shores Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 429 (21.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Cindy Aughinbaugh WINNER
64.0% (275 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (154 votes)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores City Council Regular Meeting

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - September 14, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-21: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMSItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2026-202: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2026-199: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Juve)2026-259: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Reports (Schuler)2026-204: Planning and Zoning Commission (Schuler, Lea, Nowels)2026-201: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-200: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2026-203: AnnouncementsItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA2026-243: TXCR Interlocal Cooperation Contract- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an interlocal cooperation contract for the reporting of convictions in the Shady Shores Municipal Court.2026-251: Resolution Appointing a Municipal Court Judge- Consider and take appropriate action relative to approval of a Resolution appointing Nicolas Wohr to serve as the Municipal Court Judge for the Shady Shores Municipal Court.2026-260: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the following minutes:July 13, 2026, Regular Town CouncilAugust 10, Regular Town Council MeetingAugust 10, Worksession Minutes2026-220: Resolution of Intent- Police Department- Consider and act on approval of a resolution indicating interest in renewing the Police Department Contract for the 2027/28 Fiscal year.Item-20: CITIZENS COMMENTS2026-206: Budget- Consider and take appropriate action relative to the adoption of the 2026/27 Fiscal Year Budget-2026-208: Tax Rate- Consider and act on the adoption of a tax rate to fund the 2026/27 Fiscal Year Budget.2026-250: Action Regarding Public Hearing- Consider and act relative to a request for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat of the property known as A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 135 1.953 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 22C(1); a0330a W. DURHAM, TR 136, 2.003 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 21A; A0332026-263: 2026 Certificate of Obligation — Discussion and possible action taken on an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of Town of Shady Shores, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificate of Obligation, Series 2026; levying an annual ad valorem tax anItem-29: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-248: 1)  551.074 Personnel Matters   (A) deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee;                              2) Town Administrator Wendy Withers; Municipal Court AdminiItem-31: ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-32: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-33: ADJOURN2026-245: Parking Ordinance- Consider and act on amending the parking Ordinance to add the following streets to have a no parking in the right of way at anytime: Aspen, Bluebonnet, Coneflower, Daisy and Elderberry2026-247: Parking Ordinance- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Parking Ordinance relative to parking at Town Hall.2026-207: Public Hearing Regarding the Tax RateA) Open  Public HearingB) Public CommentC) Close Public Hearing2026-221: Board Member Appointments- Consider and act on making appropriate appointments to the following boards and commissions:  Planning and Zoning Commission, Building and Standards Commission, Parks Advisory Board; Building and Standards Commission, Legislativ2026-249: Public Hearing- Conduct a Public Hearing relative to a request for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat of the property known as A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 135 1.953 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 22C(1); a0330a W. DURHAM, TR 136, 2.003 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 21A; A0330A W. DU
2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - August 10, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2026-227: Proclmation declaring September 2026 as "UNITED IS THE WAY" month on behalf of the United way.Item-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2026-192: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2026-189: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2026-195: Municipal Court/Solid Waste (Schuler)2026-194: Planning and Zoning Commission Report (Schuler, Nowels, Lea)2026-191: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-190: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2026-188: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2026-193: AnnouncementsItem-15: CONSENT AGENDA2026-225: Minutes- Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the minutes of the July 13, 2026 Regular Town Council meeting and the July 20th, 2026 Special Called Meeting minutes.2026-228: Fritz Lane Advanced Flood Warning System- Consider and act on approval of an agreement with Tapco for the installation and purchase of an advanced flood warning system for the Fritz lane bridge crossing.Item-18: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-19: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-197: Public Hearing Budget- Conduct a public hearing relative to the proposed 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Budget.  A copy of the Town's proposed budget, is available, and located on the City’s home page of its website at www.shady-shores.comA) Staff PresentationB) O2026-223: Legislative Committee- Consider and act on the establishment of a legislative committee to explore upcoming bills put forth by the Texas Legislature during their upcoming session and advising council on the development of a Legislative Agenda for the Town2026-226: Ordinance - Film Friendly Texas-  Consider and take appropriate action relative to the passage of an Ordinance of the Town of Shady Shores, Texas, Amending Chapter Four of the Code of Ordinances by adding section  4.05 to establish guidelines for media prItem-24: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-224: 1) 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property      Lease of the USACOE (US Army Corps of Engineers) property      Discussion regarding the purchase of future property or the condemnation of property for public useItem-26: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-27: ADJOURN2026-222: Proposed Tax Rate- Consider and act on approval of the proposed tax rate for the the 2026 Tax year; funding the 2026/27 FY Budget
2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - August 10, 2026

2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - July 20, 2026

2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - July 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2026-135: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2026-132: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2026-134: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-133: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2026-131: Community Relations Reports2026-148: Solid Waste/Municipal Court (Schuler)2026-149: Planning and Zoning Report (Schuler, Lea, Nowels)2026-136: AnnouncementsItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA2026-150: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the June 8th, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting and the June 8th, 2026 Town Council Worksession.Item-16: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-17: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-137: Bond Discussion- Conduct a worksession relative to the possible issuance of certificates of obligation.2026-151: Film Friendly Texas- Consider and act on the appointment of a Community Liaison and approval of filming guidelines for participation in the Film Friendly Community program through the State of Texas.2026-152: Resolution- Consider and act on a Resolution approving membership in the North Central Texas Council of Governments.2026-184: Ordinance  Creating a Park Advisory Committee — Consider and act on approval of an Ordinance of the Town of Shady Shores, Texas, Amending Section 1.04 of the Code of Ordinances by repealing and replacing section 1.04.063 Volunteer Committees to create a p2026-185: Park Board Bank Account- Consider and act on approval of a Resolution approving the opening of an account to hold donations to Shady Shores Park Projects.2026-186: Budget- Consider and take appropriate action relative to the FY2026/27 Budget. Consider and act on accepting the draft budget to be placed on file in the Town Secretary's office.Item-24: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-187: 1) 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property       Lease of the USACOE (US Army Corps of Engineers) property      Discussion regarding purchase of future property or condemnation of property for the public use2)  551.074 Personnel Matters   (A) deliberItem-26: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-27: ADJOURN
2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - June 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2026-123: OATH OF OFFICE- deliver the Oath of Office to Josh Juve, Place 4.Item-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2026-117: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2026-114: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2026-122: Planning and Zoning Commission2026-115: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2026-113: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2026-116: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-118: AnnouncementsItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA2026-120: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the May 11, 2026 Town Council Worksession and the May 11, 2026 Town Council Meeting.2026-128: City Edge Professional Services LLC- Consider and act on approval of a contract with City Edge Professional Services for Planning and Development Consulting Services.Item-17: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-18: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-119: Keep Shady Shores Beautiful — Consider and act on the acceptance of the resignation of board member Whit Dietrich.  Consider and act on the appointment of Kim Davis to serve the remainder of the vacant term.2026-125: Ordinance Creating a Parks and Recreation Board- Consider and act on approval of creating a parks and recreation board for the Town of Shady Shores.2026-126: Lease Agreement with the USACOE- Receive an update on the lease Negotiations with the USACOE (US Army Corps of Engineers) for shoreline property in the Town of Shady Shores.Item-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-130: 1) 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property       Lease of the USACOE (US Army Corps of Engineers) property      Discussion regarding purchase of future property or condemnation of property for the public useItem-24: ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-25: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-26: ADJOURN
2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - June 08, 2026

2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - May 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-103: Investment Committee ReportItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2026-110: Oath of Office- Deliver the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Belton (Place 1), Grimes (Place 5) and Juve (Place 4)Item-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2026-96: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2026-93: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2026-105: Municipal Court/Solid Waste (Schuler)2026-106: Planning and Zoning Commission2026-95: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-94: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2026-92: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2026-97: AnnouncementsItem-15: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-16: CONSENT AGENDA2026-102: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the April 13, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting; and the April 13 Town Council work session minutes.2026-104: Quarterly Financial Reports- Consider and act on approval of the 2nd Quarter 2025/26 Financial Reports.Item-20: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-111: Mayor Pro Tem- Consider and act on the appointment of a memeber of the Town Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.2026-99: Subdivision Ordinance- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an  Ordinance amending the Town's Subdivision Ordinance to provide for the use and regulation of conveyance plats, tree Preservations regulations and other matters related there: amen2026-109: 2. Lease Agreement with Corps of EngineersItem-25: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-26: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-27: ADJOURN2026-98: PUBLIC HEARING- Conduct a public hearing relative to Ordinance amending the Town's Subdivision Ordinance to provide for the use and regulation of conveyance plats, tree Preservations regulations and other matters related there: amending sections 1.9, 2.2,
2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - April 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2026-70: Proclamation Declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention MonthItem-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2026-67: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2026-63: Community Relations Reports2026-64: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2026-81: Planning and Zoning Commission (Lea, Schuler, Nowels)2026-80: Solid Waste/Municipal Court Reports (Schuler)2026-65: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2026-66: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-68: AnnouncementsItem-15: CONSENT AGENDA2026-71: Contract for Building Inspector2026-90: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the following minutes:March 9th, 2026 Town Council WorksessionMarch 9th, 2026 Regular Town Council MeetingApril 2, 2026 Special Called MeetingItem-18: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-19: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-72: Keatings Kove Traffic Signage — Consider and act on approval of the following Ordinances authorizing the update and placement of stop signs and no parking signs in the Keatings Kove Subdivision:Ordinance Authorizing the Placement of Stop Signs in the Keat2026-76: Subdivision Ordinance —  Consider and act on an Ordinance amending the Town's Subdivision Ordinance to provide for the use and regulation of conveyance plats, tree Preservations regulations and other matters related there: amending sections 1.9, 2.2, 4.2,2026-75: Fee Schedule — Consider and take appropriate action relative to approving an Ordinance amending the Town of Shady Shores Fee Schedule.  Providing a few for a tree removal permit; tree mitigation fees and updates to the solicitor's permit.2026-91: Shady Shores Meditation Garden — Consider and take appropriate action relative to a meditation garden on Spring Drive.  Topics of discussion may include:  formal dedication of the property; designating a time limit for the use of the property as a meditatItem-24: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-79: 551.072- Deliberation regarding real propertyItem-26: ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-27: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-28: ADJOURN
2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - March 09, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-38: Investment Committee Report- Consider and take appropriate action relative to the approval of the Investment Committee Report.Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2026-45: Recognition of Tom Newell Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the YearItem-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2026-30: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2026-31: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2026-41: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Reports (Schuler)2026-40: Planning and Zoning Commission Report (Lea, Schuler Nowels)2026-33: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-32: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2026-34: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2026-35: AnnouncementsItem-15: CONSENT AGENDA2026-37: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the following minutes:Town Council Regular Session 01.12.2026Town Council Worksession 01.12.2026Town Council Regular Session 02.09.2026Special Called Town Council Meeting 01.29.2026Item-19: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-20: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-36: Annual Audit- Consider and act on approval of the 2024/2025 annual audit.2026-43: DCAD Nominations- Consider and act on approval of a Resolution nominating an individual to serve on the Denton Central Appraisal District Board.2026-44: Solid Waste Contract- Consider and act on approval of a contract for the removal of solid waste and recycling services with Republic Services.Item-24: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-25: ADJOURN2026-42: Ordinance Canceling the May 2, 2026 Election of General City Officials.
2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - February 09, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-20: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMSItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2026-12: Mayor's Monarch Pledge ProclamationItem-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-315: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-311: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-312: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-314: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2026-23: Municipal Court/Solid Waste (Schuler)2026-24: Planning and Zoning Commission (Lea, Schuler, Nowels)2025-313: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-316: AnnouncementsItem-15: CONSENT AGENDA2026-25: Election Contract - Denton County- Consider and take appropriate action relative to approval of a contract with the Denton County Elections Division to conduct the May 2, 2026 General Election of City Officials.Item-19: CITIZENS COMMENTS2026-22: Amendments to the Employee Handbook — Consider and take action relative to updates to the Employee Handbook regarding the addition of a remote work policy and updates to the inclement weather policy.  Consider and act on approval of a Resolution adopting 2025-326: Texas General Land Office Community Development and Revitalization Grant Documents- Consider and take appropriate action relative to the Community Development and Revitalization Grant (Comprehensive Planning Grant).  The following items will need approval2026-6: Ordinance- Consider and take appropriate action relative to approval of an Ordinance providing a fee to defray costs of collecting delinquent solid waste accounts receiveable.Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-26: 1, Texas Local Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney     a. Pending Litigation Cause No. 26-0130-481 Christopher Britton, Mary Britton vs the Town of Shady ShoresItem-25: ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-26: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-27: ADJOURN2025-317: Ordinance Calling the May 2,2026 General Election of City Officials- Consider and take appropriate action relative to an Ordinance calling the May 2, 2026 General Election of City Officials for Town Council Place, 1, Place 4 and Place 5.
2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - January 29, 2026

2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - January 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-2: Municipal Court/Solid Waste (Schuler)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-309: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-305: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-306: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2026-1: Planning and Zoning Report (Lea, Schuler, Nowels)2025-308: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-307: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-310: AnnouncementsItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA2025-324: Contract Renewal- Consider and act on approval of renewing a contract for legal counsel for Kristen Homyk with Peace and Associates.2026-3: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the December 2025 Regular Town Council meeting.Item-17: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-18: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-325: Resolution Nominating an Individual to Serve on the Denton Central Appraisal District Board.2026-5: Contract for Delinquent Fees — Consider and act on approval of a contract for collection of delinquent fees, including but not limited to court fines, delinquent taxes, delinquent solid waste fees, and delinquent code cases.  The following contracts wouldItem-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-23: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-24: ADJOURN2026-7: Ordinance — Consider and act on an Ordinance providing for a fee to defray costs of collecting delinquent fines, fees, court costs and other debts pursuant to Article 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - December 08, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-296: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-297: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-298: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-299: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-300: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-301: Announcements2025-320: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Report (Schuler)Item-13: CONSENT AGENDA2025-302: Resolution 2025-10-843 designating an Official Newspaper- Consider and act on approval of Resolution 2025-10-843 ratifying the effective dates.2025-319: Minutes — Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the November 10th, 2025 Regular Town Council meeting and the November 10, 2025, Worksession.Item-16: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-17: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-304: Richard Hayes PresentationItem-19: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-20: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-21: ADJOURN
2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - November 10, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-271: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-272: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-289: Planning and Zoning Commission Report (Lea, Schuler, Nowels)2025-290: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Report (Schuler)2025-273: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-274: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-275: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-276: AnnouncementsItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA2025-291: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the October 13th Town Council Regular Session and the October 13th, Worksession.2025-292: Investment Committee Report- Consider and take appropriate action relative to the 4th Quarter 2024/25 Investment Committee Report.Item-17: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-18: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-293: Quarterly Police Department Update-Chief Wendell Mitchell will be present to give a quarterly update relative to police activity in Shady Shores2025-295: Keatings Kove Bids for Tree Removal- Consider and take appropriate action relative to accepting a bid for tree removal in the area known as Keatings Kove (Brown Terrace)Item-21: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-22: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-23: ADJOURN
2025-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - October 13, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-248: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-259: Solid Waste/Municipal Court (Schuler)2025-258: Planning and Zoning Commission Report (Schuler, Lea, Nowels)2025-249: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-250: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-251: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-252: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-253: AnnouncementsItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA2025-261: Municipal Court Judge and Alternate Judge- Consider and take appropriate action relative to appointing Cynthia Burkett to Serve as the Municipal Court Judge and Nick Wohr to serve as the Alternate Municipal Court Judge.2025-262: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the September 8, 2025 Regular Town Council MeetingItem-18: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-19: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-264: Boardmember Appointments- Consider and act on appointments to the Building and Standards Commission2025-269: Police Department Quarterly Update- Chief Wendell Mitchell will be present to update the Town Council on the quarterly statistics for the Corinth Police Department in relation to the Town of Shady Shores.Item-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-23: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-24: ADJOURN2025-260: Resolution Adopting an Official Newspaper- Consider and take appropriate action relative to adopting an official newspaper for the Town of Shady Shores.
2025-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - September 08, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2025-218: United Way ProclamationItem-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-216: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-212: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-213: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-241: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Reports (Schuler)2025-240: Planning and Zoning Commission Reports (Schuler, Lea, Nowels)2025-215: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-214: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-247: Mayor's Update (Aughinbaugh)2025-217: AnnouncementsItem-16: CONSENT AGENDA2025-207: Disposal of Physical Property-Consider and take action relative to authorizing staff to advertise for disposal of physical property belonging to the Town of Shady Shores.2025-242: Denton County Central Appraisal District Board of Directions- Consider and act on approval of a Resolution nominating individuals to be considered for Place 4 and Place 7.2025-245: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the August 11, 2025 Regular Town Council and the August 11, 2025 Worksession.Item-22: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-23: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-219: 2025/2026 FY Budget- Consider and act on approval of the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget.2025-220: 2025 Tax Rate- Consider and act on approval of the 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Maintenance and Operation and Interest and Sinking Fund to fund the FY 2025/2026 Annual Budget.Item-28: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-232: 551.071- Consultation with Attorney                (1) Purchase of Land                (2) negotiations for the lease of real property551.074 Personnel Matters   (A) deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dItem-30: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-31: ADJOURN2025-239: Texas Municipal Retirement System Benefits-Consider and act on an Ordinance regarding the Town of Shady Shores ' Texas Municipal Retirement System Benefits authorizing an increase to the employee contribution rate.2025-244: Ordinance Fee Schedule- Consider and act on approval of an Ordinance amending the fee schedule for the Town of Shady Shores.2025-231: Public Hearing- 2025  Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Maintenance and Operation and Interest and Sinking Fund1. Open Public Hearing2. Public Comment3. Close Public Hearing2025-243: Boardmember Appointments- Consider and act on appointments to the Building and Standards Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Keep Shady Shores Beautiful Committee.
2025-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - August 11, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-2: ROLL CALLItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-193: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-189: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-190: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-222: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Reports (Schuler)2025-191: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-192: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-194: AnnouncementsItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA2025-226: Letter of Agreement- Letter of Agreement for reallocation and Distribution of Denton County Reimbursement for Broadband Project.2025-228: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the July 14, 2025 Regular Town Council meeting and the July 14, 2025 Council Worksession.2025-229: Approval of the Town of Shady Shores to become a National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat Affiliate.Item-18: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-19: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-195: Public Hearing-Conduct a Public Hearing Relative to the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget.A. Open Public HearingB. Public CommentC. Close Public Hearing2025-198: LCMUA- Receive a report from Lake Cities Municipal Authority and Upper Trinity relative to water availability and resources.2025-221: Keatings Kove Bids for Tree Removal- Consider and take appropriate action relative to accepting a bid for tree removal in the subdivision known as Keatings Kove (Brown Terrace).Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-227: 551.071- Consultation with Attorney                (1) Purchase of Land                (2) negotiations for the lease of real propertyItem-25: ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-26: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-27: ADJOURN2025-205: Ordinanace Amending the Stop Sign Ordinance- Consider and act on approval of an Ordinance amending the Stop Sign Ordinance adding stopsigns for the Lakeshore Bluffs Subdivision.
2025-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - July 14, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-185: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-181: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-182: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-200: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Report (Schuler)2025-183: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-184: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-186: AnnouncementsItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA2025-201: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the following Minutes:  June 2, 2025 Special Called Meeting June 9, 2025 Worksession June 9, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting2025-202: Investment Committee Report-Consider and act on approval of the 3rd Quarter 2025 Investment Committee Report (April-June 2025)Item-16: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-17: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-196: RFP Banking Services- Consider and act on approving a contract or multiple contracts for banking services for the Town of Shady Shores.2025-197: Solid Waste/Recylcing Services- Consider and act on approval of a contract for Solid Waste/Recycling Services2025-211: Aqua Texas Rate Increase- Consider and act on approval of a rate increase request made by Aqua Texas. (Aqua Texas provides water service for property located in Hidden Valley Subdivision.)Item-21: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-199: 551.071- Consultation with Attorney                (1) Purchase of Land                (2) negotiations for the lease of real propertyItem-23: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-24: ADJOURN
2025-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - June 09, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2025-157: Oath of Office- Deliver the Oath of Office to the Newly Elected OfficialsCindy Aughinbaugh- MayorMike Nowels- Coucilmember Place 2Tom Newell- Councilmember Place3Item-6: NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS ASSUME THE DUTIES OF OFFICE2025-156: Mayor Pro Tem- Consider and act on the appointment of a memeber of the Town Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.Item-8: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-147: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-143: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-144: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-160: Planning and Zoning Report (Schuler, Lea, Nowels)2025-161: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Accounts (Schuler)2025-145: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-146: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-148: AnnouncementsItem-17: CONSENT AGENDA2025-121: Employee Handbook- Consider and act on a resolution approving updates to the Employee Handbook.2025-159: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minute of the May 12, 2025 Regular Town Council meeting and the May 12, 2025 Town Council Worksession and the June 2, 2025 Special Called Meeting..Item-21: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-22: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-150: Action Regarding Public Hearing- Consider and act on a request for a zoning change from R-2000 to Planned Development for the property known as  THURMAN ADDN BLK 1 LOT 1RB (9.410 ACRES) AND A0388A B EAVES, TR 98F, (7.3087 ACRES), OLD DCAD TR #23M AND A0382025-164: Lease Agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE)- Consider and act on authoring staff to proceed negotiations with the USACOE for a lease agreement.Item-26: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-171: 551.071- Consultation with Attorney                (1) Purchase of Land                (2) negotiations for the lease of real propertyItem-28: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-29: ADJOURN2025-158: Ordinance Amending the Junked Vehicle Ordinance- Consider and act on approval of an Ordinance amending and updating the junked vehicle Ordinance to align with State regulations.2025-173: Public Hearing- Conduct a Public Hearing relative to a request for a zoning change from R-2000 to Planned Development for the property known as THURMAN ADDN BLK 1 LOT 1RB, 9.410 ACRES, AND A0388A B EAVES, TR 98F, 7.3087 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR #23M AND A0388A
2025-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - May 12, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS2025-106: Motorcycle Awareness ProclamationItem-6: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-104: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-100: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-101: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-138: Planning and Zoning Commission Reports (Schuler, Lea, Nowels)2025-139: Municipal Court/Solid Waste Reports (Schuler)2025-102: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-103: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-105: AnnouncementsItem-15: CONSENT AGENDA2025-107: Minutes- Consider and act on approval of the minutes of the March 10, 2025 regular session and the March 10, 2025 Town Council Worksession, the April 14, 2025 Regular Town Council meeting and the April 14,2025 Town Hall Meeting (Worksession)2025-122: Financial Reports- Consider and act on approval of the 2nd Quarter FY 2025 Financial Reports.2025-142: Interlocal Agreement with Denton County- Consider and act on approval of an interlocal agreement with Denton County for tax collection.2025-154: Investment Committee Report- Consider and act on approval of the 2024/25 FY 2nd Quarter Investment Committee Report.Item-20: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-21: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-155: Denco 9-1-1- Consider and act on approval of a Resolution appointing an individual to serve on the Denco 9-1-1 board.Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-140: Consultation with Town Attorney 551.072 (a) (pending litigation)- discuss future actions regarding the Town's property rights. (The Town Attorney and the a representative from the Bojorquez Law Firm will both be present; the representative from Bojorquez Item-25: ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-26: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-27: ADJOURN
2025-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - May 12, 2025

2025-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - April 14, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG. (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE.)Item-4: PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDSItem-5: COUNCILMEMBER/COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:2025-98: Roads, Drainage, Capital Improvements Report (Engineering)2025-131: Planning and Zoning Commission Reports (Schuler, Lea)2025-94: Community Relations Reports (Klein)2025-95: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Reports (Belton)2025-96: Town Administrators Report (Withers)2025-97: Public Safety Reports (Newell)2025-99: AnnouncementsItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA2025-123: Procurement Policy- Consider and act on approval of an updated Procurement Policy to be submitted with the Comprehensive Grant Application.Item-15: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-16: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMSItem-21: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-22: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND STAFF DIRECTIONItem-23: ADJOURN2025-127: Public Hearing- Conduct a Public Hearing relative to a request for Preliminary Plat of the property legally known as 239 Garza Road (A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 124, 1.122 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 18A(1) and 301 N. Garza Lane (A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 119,123, 25.64 ACRES, 2025-124: Action Regarding Public Hearing - Consider and act on a Preliminary Plat request of the property legally known as 239 Garza Road (A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 124, 1.122 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 18A(1) and 301 N. Garza Lane (A0330A W.DURHAM, TR 119,123, 25.64 ACRES, OLD2025-126: Final Plat- Consider and act upon a request for Final Plat made by Brightland HomesLTD for the property described as 204 Dobbs Road2025-63: Final Plat- Consider and act on approval of a Final Plat for the Herd Addition located at the Corner of W. Shady Shores and Lakeshore Road.
2025-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Town of Shady Shores - April 14, 2025