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Double Oak - Friday Updates (07/28/2023)

Posted on: July 28, 2023 - 7:03pm
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DENTON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN

Burn Ban Public Notice from Denton County

July 25, 2023 - A burn ban for Denton County has been issued, effective immediately.

Despite recent rainfall, persistent triple-digit temperatures in the past week have dried out soil moisture levels and grass, leaves, shrubs, and trees, which could fuel a grass fire.

Upon recommendation by the Denton County Fire Marshal’s Office, Denton County Commissioners Court issued the burn ban Tuesday morning.

“It is Denton County’s reponsibility to ensure the safety of all residents,” said Denton County Fire Marshal Brad Sebastian. While northeast portions of the county have received more rain, southern Denton County is seeing a higher level of drought. 

“We continuously monitor the conditions across Denton County and issue burn bans when we believe the potential for a major grass fire exists,” the fire marshal said.

With high temperatures again in the forecast next week, the danger of grass fires will increase, he said.

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning and limits outdoor cooking and open and enclosed hot work, such as welding to certain conditions to eliminate the potential for grass fires.

Denton County joins another 141 counties in Texas with burn bans currently in place, including neighboring Wise and Tarrant counties, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Double Town Boards and Commissions

The Town Council has been reviewing all active and inactive boards, commissions, and committees that have been a part of Double Oak for many years.  The end in mind goal of making these boards, commissions, and committees more active and to have them assist the town council in the awareness of the needs of Double Oak and its citizens.

On July 17th, the town council led by Council Member Pat Wellen, working with the council, abolished the Conservation/Tree Committee, which the Planning and Zoning Commission already covers, combined the Town Hall Renovations Committee and Town Beautification Committee into the Town Buildings and Grounds committee and are taking the necessary steps to revive the Double Oak Citizens Committee which is contained in our town ordinances Article 1.1100.

The Double Oak Citizens Commission hears, considers, and gives recommendations to the mayor on citizens' complaints or concerns related to staff, contractors, or the council. Five members serve staggered 2-year terms, and there are two alternates.

§ 1.1101. Establishment of Commission; Qualifications of Members.

(a) There is hereby created and established the Double Oak Citizens Commission for the town consisting of five (5) members appointed by the town council. In addition to the five (5) regular members, two (2) alternate members of the Double Oak Citizens Commission will be appointed to serve in the absence of one or more regular members when requested to do so by the mayor or chairman of the commission.

(b) The Double Oak Citizens Commission shall select one of its regular members to serve as the chairperson and one of its regular members to be vice chairman to serve in the absence of the chairperson at the first regular meeting following October 1 of each year. No regular member shall be qualified to serve as chairperson or vice chair unless that member has first served on the commission for at least six (6) months.

(c) Each regular and alternate member shall be a resident of the town, shall be qualified to vote, and shall forfeit his office should he cease to reside in the town during his term of office. Each regular and alternate member must have been, as of their date of appointment, a resident of the town for a continuous period of not less than six (6) months and hold no other paid, incompatible, or elected public office for the town, and shall not be in arrears in the payment of taxes or any liability due the town unless such arrears in the payment of taxes are the subject of a properly filed and pending protest

(Ordinance 05-21, sec. 3, adopted 6/6/05)

There will be more information to follow regarding the Double Oak Citizens Committee.

Our Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning are the two most important and active with our town government.  BOA and P&Z are always looking for additions to their teams, and if you are interested, please click the link below for more information.

https://www.doubleoak.texas.gov/government/boards-commissions

Jellybeans for Kids Donations – UPDATE & THANK YOU DOUBLE OAK CITIZENS

Jellybeans-Food for Kids will collect donations this Wednesday, August 2nd, at the Double Oak Town Hall from 9-11:00 am. Snack Bags, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations are welcome! Pedi Place has requested donations of school supplies in addition to the item listed above and the link below.

Double Oak citizens had huge donations two weeks ago and filled a large SUV with donations.  The town has not heavily promoted this program in the past, but with the success of the last contributions, the town will continue to promote it through our weekly updates and reminders on Fridays.

For more information, check out their website:

https://jellybeansfoodforkids.com

Double Oak Town Council Town Treasurer Position Will Be Appointed at the August 7th Town Council Meeting.

The town needs a volunteer for the treasurer position. A brief description of duties is provided. Experience with government finances is a plus but optional. Please submit your interest, and thank you for volunteering to serve your town.

This is a Volunteer Position with the following Treasurer Responsibilities

This position reports to the Town Council, Mayor, and residents of Double Oak.  Despite the volunteer nature of this position, it is imperative that you are engaged in the financial matters of the municipality.  The responsibilities of must be divided appropriately between the volunteer and the employee.

The volunteer Treasurer will be responsible for:

  • Reconciliation of the bank statements. Follow up with the secretary on any questions and corrections.
  • Verified expenses are attributed to the correct budget account. Investigate and query any expenses or entries that are questionable.
  • Presentation of financial reports at town council meetings
  • Assist in creating spreadsheets to record contracts, subscriptions, and regular transactions. Maintain a record of the expenditures associated with which budget accounts for easy recall during the budget process.
  • Be aware of tax filing dates and deadlines related to federal tax compliance and Denton County property tax compliance.
  • Interact with town CPA during the budget process and in the finalization process of the budget and annual audit process.
  • Serve on the town’s Investment committee and report to the town quarterly and annually.
  • Coordination with the mayor, council, and departments during budget season

There is no formal process, as the town council will appoint the most qualified candidate for Treasurer.  If you are interested, please send your qualifications to Eileen.Kennedy@doubleoak.texas.gov.

Points to Contemplate

“Living in a small town...is like living in a large family of rather uncongenial relations. Sometimes it’s fun, and sometimes it’s perfectly awful, but it’s always good for you. People in large towns are like only-children.”
― Joyce Dennys, Henrietta Sees It Through: More News from the Home Front 1942-1945

Reminders:

Cross Timbers Water Regarding Stage 2 Water Restrictions

CTWS is in Stage 2-Yellow.

STAGE 2: YELLOW       ODD/EVEN DAYS

  1. Odd/Even Outside Watering by Last Digit of Address
    1. Odd-numbered last digits of the address will water on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
    2. Even numbered last digits of the address will water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
  2. Permitted Activities
    1. Trees, gardens, and shrubs can be watered daily if a hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hose is used.
    2. Filling of new pools must be scheduled, and three (3) days’ written notice must be given to Cross Timbers Water Supply Corporation’s office date.  A time will be determined and assigned.
    3. Lawns that have just been seeded, sodded, or mulched can be mechanically watered daily for a maximum of two (2) weeks after application
    4. Avoid watering during the following hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.

https://www.crosstimberswater.com

Save these 2024 dates for the 50th Birthday celebration of Double Oak!

  • May 4, 2024, Auto Show and Movie Night
  • May 18, 2024, 50th Birthday celebration with historical museum displays, birthday cake, food trucks, band, dancing, photo booths, contests, a ceremony to honor prior town officials, and many more fun events!

Town of Double Oak 50th Birthday Logo

Do you have photos or memorabilia from the past 50 years that you can share with our 50th birthday committee?  We plan to create a mini museum to display the progress of Double Oak over the past 50 years, so please get in touch with us to arrange to collect or scan your document/photos, etc.

Learn more about these details via the link on the town website  Town's 50th Birthday Committee | Double Oak, TX (texas.gov)

Double Oak Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Double Oak town administration has confirmed the date with Republic Services for our Hazardous Waste Day.  It will be Saturday, September 16th.  We will provide times and details as the date gets closer.  We will move this item to the reminders section in future Friday Updates.

Please mark your calendars.

We wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend.
Double Oak Town Administration