Double Oak - Friday Updates (09/22/2023)
Double Oak Police Department Children's Social Event
A Children's Social event will be held on two Saturdays, September 23rd and September 30th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Double Oak Town Hall-Double Oak Police Department rock garden. This is a chance for the children of Double Oak to refresh and replenish the rock garden with new, freshly painted rock artwork.
For more information regarding this event, please get in touch with Billie Garrett @ 214-300-1776.
Double Oak Police Department National Night Out
October 3, 2023, at John B. Wright Park from 530p-730p.
The Double Oak Police Department will have free food, giveaways, a bounce house, a petting zoo, etc.
Double Oak police cars will be on display for kids to get in and take their pictures.
Double Oak Approves 2023-2024 Budget at No New Revenue Rate
Double Oak town council on Thursday evening approved the 2023-2024 town budget and met its No New Revenue Rate target for property tax. This is a big win for the citizens of Double Oak as they will not pay more taxes than in 2022-2023.
The more than three-hour meeting was highlighted by debate between citizens and the town council regarding merit pay for the town's employees, including the Double Oak Police Department officers. Throughout the budget process, all parties gave and took; ultimately, merit was approved for all town employees.
“There was excellent debate during the meeting between citizens, town administration, and town council,” said Mayor Patrick Johnson, “not everyone got exactly what they wanted from the budget, but the town council did approve an increase in merit pay for the town officers which was more than what was included in the first pass at the budget.”
Double Oak Roads was also a winner in this budget process, and the town council funded new mill and, overlay, and crack seal projects, all included in next year’s budget.
Double Oak Town Council Approves an Interlocal Agreement for Services with SPAN, Inc
Span, Inc. is a nonprofit established in 1974 that enables people in Denton County to live as fully and independently as possible by providing nutrition and transportation to seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and other members of the public. They support programs like Meals on Wheels Senior Paws and provide public transportation for Denton County residents who qualify. Transportation for medical, shopping for necessities, public libraries, and senior programs are just a sampling of what they can do for seniors.
Double Oak will be supporting them with funds from the 2023-2024 budget that will enable Double Oak seniors to take advantage of this service.
For more information, type the following into your browser: https://span-transit.org/
Or call their Office/MOW: (940) 382-2224, for Transportation: (940) 382-1900
Double Oak Police Department's New Speed Tracker Trailer – Cedercrest Lane
Week of Wednesday, 9/13 thru 9/20/2023
Location: 300 Cedarcrest Lane, Double Oak, TX. The posted speed on Cedarcrest Lane is 30 mph.
Dates: Wednesday 9/13/2023 to Tuesday 9/20/2023 – (7) days
Total Vehicle Count: 3,050
Traffic Direction:
South moving towards the trailer: 1,529 vehicles, 142 or 9.29%, were over the posted speed limit, with the average violation speed being 32.04 mph. The average speed was 23.02 mph, with a maximum speed detected of 41 mph.
North moving away from the trailer: 1,521 vehicles, 212 or 27.49%, were over the posted speed limit, with the average violation speed being 33.11 mph. The average speed was 24.07 mph, with a maximum speed of 55 mph.
This is just a sampling of the data that DOPD can mine from this type of technology.
Double Oak has become a “pass thru” town with a traffic increase on 407. With Simmons, Cedarcrest, Tanglewood (north/south), and Waketon and Kings (east/west). Once we mine data over time, this technology will allow the Chief, Assistant Chief, and our officers to patrol these busy roadways better to keep our town safe.
There will be more to share in the coming months on the data collected from this trailer. So please stay tuned and slow down; the Double Oak Police Department is monitoring!
Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing – September 26th, 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Double Oak Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hearing. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. We encourage all citizens to attend.
Suppose you are unfamiliar with the Board of Adjustment's duties. In that case, the Board of Adjustment is the body established to decide on applications by landowners to permit buildings or land uses that vary from the zoning regulations. The Board of Adjustment might also review applications that require the exercise of discretion, such as notable exceptions.
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
DENTON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN – 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.
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 contact us to arrange to collect or scan your documents/photos, etc.
Learn more about these details via the link on the town website Town's 50th Birthday Committee | Double Oak, TX (texas.gov)
We wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend.
Double Oak Town Administration