Municipal Election results posted

After the May 4 general election, the current elected officials of the Argyle Town Council are:

Rick Bradford - Mayor

Gordon Baethge - Place 1

Ronald Schmidt - Place 2 (Mayor Pro Tem)

Vacant - Place 3

Casey Stewart - Place 4

Cynthia Hermann - Place 5

Applications open for boards and commission vacancies

Town officials are taking applications through June 16 for current openings on the town council and boards/commissions. The openings include:

Town Council - 1 vacancy

Planning and Zoning Commission - 2 vacancies

MDD Board - 2 vacancies

CCPD Board

More information and the application are available oneline. The council will consider the applications at the June 26 meeting.

Meeting set to discuss comprehensive plan

A meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at Town Hall, for an update on the Argyle Comprehensive Plan. Staff will also begin the public feedback process.

The city's current comprehensive plan is scheduled to be updated. The goal of the plan

is to reflect the vision of a community. It identifies priorities as the Town develops, such as preserving the rural character and balancing residential/non-residential development. The plan also provides actionable strategies so that growth and conservation are in a coordinated manner.

Officials are encouraging public participation in the process and hope for a positive, collaborative discussion about the existing plan, along with items to be updated. There will be a focus on major corridors in Argyle and the types of uses the community would like to see as the Town develops.

Argyle Police to host child safety fair

The 3rd Annual Child Safety Fair is set for Saturday, June 10,from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include information on gun safety, water safety, poison prevention, boater safety, fire safety, calling 9-1-1 and other child safety related topics.

Gun safes, drug lock boxes, life jackets, booster seats, and bike helmets will be given away.

Families will enjoy multiple attractions such as a bounce house, water slide and rock climbing wall. Police and fire vehicles will also be on hand. Hot dog lunches will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to Denton County Friends of the Family.

Master Gardeners offer update on Unity Park improvement project

The Denton County Master Gardeners Association has been working on improvements at Unity Park and recently provided Town staff with an update for its progress so far this year.

The mural on the side of the shed is awesome and is worth driving to the park to get an up-close view of the work of art. The art students at Argyle High School Arts Honor Society have made an incredible contribution to the community. We can't thank them enough.

Projects on the books for possible completion this year:

Enhancing the pavilion area to include hardscaping and adding large planters in the area close in to the pavilion. Currently waiting on the hardscaping before we purchase the planters and start the planting process.
Hardscaping around the Eagle tree to complete that project. Currently waiting on vendor to proceed.
Tree planting on the east and west side of the park. Scheduled for early fall using the town's reforestation funds.
Developing the Monarch Waystation - currently waiting on quotes for ground preparation

Argyle Road Construction Update

C Taylor is now open to two-way traffic
Hickory Hill paving will continue this week and next, weather pending; shouldering will begin after June 9; completion expected by the end of June, although it should be open to two-way traffic by mid-June
Signage and punch list items will be completed by August

June 7 - Planning and Zoning Commission, 6 p.m. Town Hall

June 8 - Comprehensive Plan public meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall

June 10 - Argyle Police Child Safety Fair

June 19 - Town Hall closed

June 26 - Town Council meeting, 6 p.m. Town Hall