Double Oak - Friday Updates (08/11/2023)

Double Oak Town Council Meeting Hawaiian Shirt Night

Thanks to all the citizens who attended the Town Council meeting on Monday and participated in the Hawaiian Shirt Night. We had some fabulous Hawaiian shirts and dresses; one citizen even brought leis for the council, staff, and any citizens who wanted to wear one.

More theme nights to follow at future Town Council Meetings.

Council Liaison Appointments

Also, on Monday, the Town Council reshuffled the council liaison positions for our boards, committees, and commissions. The list is as follows and will be posted on the town website. Great work by Council Person Pat Wellen for taking on this task.

Liaison is not an advocate nor an opponent but rather a conduit for organizations, staff, boards, commissions, committees, etc. To facilitate communication between Council and entity without prejudice.

DEPARTMENTS/ORGANIZATION	LIAISON
Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department	Johnson
Double Oak Police Department	Schoenrade
Upper Trinity Regional Water District	Dave Nelson
Cross Timbers Water Supply Corporation	Curtis Glover
School Districts/Denton County/Neighboring Towns	Johnson

TOWN COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS	COUNCIL LIAISON	TOWN MEMBERS/STAFF
Planning & Zoning Commission	Gwartney	Andrew Weaver Wayne Atkins Gary Goodman Donna Gilliam Bonnie Morrow Laura Meilinger Ed Mehlhaff Dan McCormick Cassandra Shrimp Thomas Meyer
Board of Adjustment	Dieterich	Phyllis Meyerson Candy Lamel Marty Robbins Karen Smith Jeff Graves Dirk Meilinger Richard (Dick) Ulrich Sam Rogers

TOWN COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS

COUNCIL LIAISON

TOWN MEMBERS/STAFF

Planning & Zoning Commission

Gwartney

Andrew Weaver

Wayne Atkins

Gary Goodman

Donna Gilliam

Bonnie Morrow

Laura Meilinger

Ed Mehlhaff

Dan McCormick

Cassandra Shrimp

Thomas Meyer

Board of Adjustment

Dieterich

Phyllis Meyerson

Candy Lamel

Marty Robbins

Karen Smith

Jeff Graves

Dirk Meilinger

Richard (Dick) Ulrich

Sam Rogers

STANDING COMMITTEES	COUNCIL LIAISON	TOWN MEMBERS/STAFF
Investment Committee	Johnson	Eileen Kennedy Town Treasurer
Development Review Committee	Johnson	Joe Dent Jack Smith Brandon Miller
Ordinance Review Committee	Wellen	Karen Smith Sam Rogers
Information Technology Committee	Dietrich	Brian Shults
Roads Committee	Hillyer	Nan Bowen Jeff Crannell Chris Ernst Gary Goodman Kathy Heimerdinger Anita Nelson
Drainage Committee	Gwartney	Randall Anglin Chris Ernst
50^th Birthday Committee	Schoenrade	Stephanie Gorman Mary Johnson Laura Meilinger Bonnie Morrow Pat Wellen

School Traffic at Bridlewood Blvd and Waketon

With the widening of Waketon, there needs to be more clarity regarding the traffic flow with drop-off and pick-up times at Downing Middle School. Now that Waketon (east/west) is three lanes, it has become more dangerous with the volume of traffic and students attempting to cross Waketon at the Bridlewood intersection.

As a reminder, Double Oak has a crossing guard that crosses students at the corner of Kings/Waketon and Cross Timbers. This is the ONLY safe place for students to cross. There is no crosswalk or crossing guard at the intersection of Bridlewood and Waketon. Parents, please refrain from having your students cut across the street. With the three lanes of traffic is more dangerous than ever to attempt a crossing there.

The mayor and Chief Rivas of the DOPD will meet with the principal at Downing to address this issue.

Double Oak Town Council Town Treasurer Position

We have had a few citizens inquire about the Town Treasurer position. The mayor will be meeting with them next week to discuss with each.

We appreciate their inquiry into volunteering with the town.

Hazardous Waste Pick Up on September 16^th, 2023.

The details of what can be disposed of are listed below. Please take advantage of this annual event.

Drop off:

Household Hazardous Waste
E-Waste
Document Shredding

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste

✓ Paint: latex & oil based
✓ Paint thinners, gasoline, solvents
✓ Oil, petroleum-based lubricants
✓ Ethylene glycol, antifreeze
✓ Pesticides, herbicides
✓ Aerosols
✓ Mercury, mercury and debris
✓ Batteries: lead acid, alkaline, NiCad
✓ Light bulbs: fluorescents, compact fluorescents (CFL), high-intensity
✓ HID lamps
✓ Pool Chemicals
✓ Cleaners: acidic & basic
✓ Resins & epoxy
✓ Medical Sharps
✓ Empty Propane Tanks

Unacceptable Household Hazardous Waste

X Commercially generated HHW ore-Waste
X Radioactive compounds
X Smoke Detectors
X Ammunition
X Explosives
X Tires
X Asbestos
X PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
X Pharmaceuticals or controlled substances
X Biological or infectious wastes
X Fire Extinguishers

Acceptable E-Waste

• Televisions, Monitors, VCRs
• Computers, Laptops, Handheld
• Keyboards & Mice
• Scanners/Printers/Copiers
• Telephones, Fax Machines
• Microwave Ovens
• CD Players, Stereo
• Related Cables

DENTON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN – REMINDER FROM DOVFD

Burn Ban In Effect

As the excessive heat continues through the weekend and into next week, the DOVFD just wanted to remind everyone to please stay safe; along with the heat comes Ozone pollution and unhealthy air, more reasons to take it easy indoors.

National Weather Service Heat Related Illness Information

National Weather Service Critical Fire Conditions

Also, we would like to remind residents that we are in a burn ban for all of Denton County; there is an increasing threat of rapid ignition and spread of wildfires throughout the region due to persistent hot and dry conditions.

Stay safe, and don’t hesitate to call 911 if you need help; the DOVFD is here for you.

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

Another big week for the collections for Jellybeans for Kids donations. They filled another vehicle and took it to PediPlace for distribution.

Thank you to all the citizens who contributed. Another collection day is on August 16^th.

For more information, check out their website: https://jellybeansfoodforkids.com

Reminders:

Cross Timbers Water Regarding Stage 2 Water Restrictions

CTWS is in Stage 2-Yellow.

STAGE 2: YELLOW ODD/EVEN DAYS

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.
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.m.

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 16^th, 2023

Double Oak town administration has confirmed the date with Republic Services for our Hazardous Waste Day. It will be Saturday, September 16^th. 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