Double Oak - Friday Updates (08/25/2023)
2023-2024 Budget Process – In Process
The first pass at the 2023-2024 Budget is in process. The town is doing the budget differently than in the past. Earlier this week, the Town Administration, Public Works, Courts, DOPD, and IT were provided the worksheets to be filled out for the first pass at the budget.
The Town Council was also included in the communications so they could be ready for the compiled version of the first pass. The first pass of the budget was posted on Wed 8/23.
The mayor and town council are now working on the second pass of the budget.
- At the 8/21/2023 council meeting, the town council certified the appraisal roll received from the Denton County Appraisal District.
- At the 8/21/2023 council meeting, the town council approved the proposed Ad Valorem Tax rate.
- At the 8/21/2023 council meeting, the town council approved setting the public hearings on the Budget and Tax Rate. - Please add these dates to your calendars regarding the Double Oak budgeting process.
- 8/27/2023 – Publish the tax rate and budget – POSTED on the town website.
- 9/5/2023 - Town council meeting public hearing on the proposed budget and tax increase
- 9/15/2023 – Post agenda for 9/18 town council meeting
- 9/18/2023 – Public hearing on the proposed budget and tax increase
- 9/22/2023 – Post agenda for a special session on Monday, 9/25/2023
- 9/25/2023 - Approve the budget and tax rate.
There will be a posting for a work session on the budget in the coming week or so. This is for the town council to finalize the numbers. Dates have not been sent, but there will be a 72-hour notice given to the public before the work session.
Message from the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department
The DOVFD would like to help educate the citizens of Double Oak on the high fire danger level we are under. Here are some things you can do to avoid starting a wildland fire in your backyard.
- Be careful of cigarette butts and ash (even while actively smoking)
- Avoid parking and running a vehicle on the grass; the exhaust heat can start a fire.
- Avoid grilling with charcoal.
- DO NOT attempt to start a firepit (even for the fun of s’mores!)
- Watch for anything left behind that could magnify the sun (e.g., glass bottles or broken glass parts)
Wildfires have started from as little as broken glass reflecting/magnifying the sun or sparks from minor automotive activity.
Thank you, Double Oak, for helping us all stay safe.
DOVFD
DENTON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN – SECOND REMINDER FROM DOVFD
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.
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.
Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department
There is some misinformation regarding the support for the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department. Our DOVFD is an essential asset of this town, and rest assured that they have the Mayor and Town Council's support in the duties they perform for the town of Double Oak.
From saving our homes from disaster to working EMS calls to the 4th of July parade and festival and providing safe transportation for Santa at Christmas time and all the other duties they carry out, they are a vital part of our community.
Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department – Thank you for what you do for the citizens of Double Oak, Texas!
Double Oak EMS Agreement with Flower Mound Fire/EMS Department - UPDATE
Mayor Johnson met with the Flower Mound Fire Department Chiefs this week to discuss the contract for EMS services between the Town of Flower Mound and the Town of Double Oak. Since 2016, the Town of Double Oak has contracted for EMS services through Flower Mound Fire/EMS.
Flower Mound EMS has been an outstanding partner to Double Oak and works with our Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department to provide the best life safety coverage in North Texas. We are so lucky to have these two GREAT organizations available to Double Oak citizens in our times of need. Our DOVFD is the “BEST” volunteer fire department in North Texas and rivals most of the rest of the state.
Our agreement with Flower Mound is six years old and needs updating. What the town pays for these services is no longer affordable to Flower Mound EMS. In the coming week, both towns expect to compromise on new rates that will positively impact both towns and still provide the excellent coverage the town receives today.
UPDATE: The mayor will present to the citizens and town council the offer that Flower Mound EMS has presented to Double Oak. It will be an agenda Item at the September 5th meeting.
Double Oak Crack Seal Project
At the town council meeting on 8/21/2023, the town council approved the annual Crack Seal Project. Once the heat subsides, the project should begin. Sixteen total roads will have crack seal work done on them. The bid will be awarded to Midway Seal Coating and Striping Co. This contractor has been doing our crack seal work for the past few years and does a great job.
The following streets are in the project:
Meadow Knoll Drive, Cross Timbers Drive, Oak Grove Circle, S. Woodland Trail, N. Woodland Trail, Shady Hill, Trailing Oaks Drive, Green Ridge Drive, Twin Lakes Court, Park Lane, Twin Lakes Drive, Greenbriar, Tanglewood, Meadow Lake Court, S. Chinn Chapel, and Highview.
Once a meeting with Midway occurs, our public works will post a schedule.
We appreciate your patience as we do the work on your street.
Double Oak Town Council Town Treasurer Position - UPDATE
The town treasurer position is still open. There have been some interviews and a few more to be had.
Anyone who is still interested, don't hesitate to get in touch with Eileen Kennedy at eileen.kennedy@doubleoak.texas.gov.
Please send your qualifications along with your request.
We appreciate their inquiry into volunteering with the town.
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
- Odd-numbered last digits of the address will water on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Even numbered last digits of the address will water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
- Permitted Activities
- Trees, gardens, and shrubs can be watered daily if a hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hose is used.
- 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.
- Lawns that have just been seeded, sodded, or mulched can be mechanically watered daily for a maximum of two (2) weeks after application
- 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!
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 wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend.
Double Oak Town Administration