Compass Rose - January 2016
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015 was another great year for Nassau Bay. The City under the direction of the Mayor, Councilmembers and City Manager Chris Reed received several recognitions and have accomplished many great things. Some of the highlights for 2015 include: • Improved ability to enforce code improvements throughout the City by using an "all hands on deck" approach involving many departments. •Lake Nassau Park received most of the City’s attention with a new aerator for Lake Nassau, a new roof on the pavilion, a restroom remodel, new playground equipment, and the beginning of dredging of Lake Nassau. All of these projects worked to benefit the resident’s experience in the park as well as address infrastructure issues such as storm sewer drainage in a large part of the City. •Maintained a balanced budget and a healthy Reserve Fund. •Received Several Awards and Recognitions: Ranked by the Houston Chronicle in the Top 10 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family, 2015 Playful City USA, Bronze Level Scenic City Certification, the Government Finance Officers’ Association Annual Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (3rd Consecutive Year), and the designation of Best and Brightest Places to Work in Houston, Texas. As we begin 2016, we strive to improve the quality of life for Nassau Bay residents. Goals for 2016 include: First and foremost, the City Council has reiterated its unwavering goal to have well-maintained, reliable public infrastructure systems that encourage economic growth and enhance community quality of life. This goal speaks to the necessity of prudently planning for, developing, and maintaining those facilities critical to our ability to deliver essential city services. It entails looking to the horizon and anticipating the development, maintenance, and operational costs associated with these community assets. We should use our resources wisely for planning, building, and maintaining infrastructure throughout the community. Related to the first goal, the biggest areas of concern include the ongoing dredging of Lake Nassau and the aging water and sewer lines. The FY2016 CIP budget responds to this goal with a second consecutive year of funding for the Lake Nassau dredging project. Also, the CIP allocates funds from the Water and Sewer fund to replace both water and sewer lines in various locations throughout the City. An in-house update of the Comprehensive Plan will also undertake a review of the CIP as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan Action Plan to allow for cooperation between the City and private developers on infrastructure projects. Provide visionary leadership that delivers responsive municipal services and fosters collaborative partnerships that enhance Nassau Bay’s livability. To achieve this goal, the City continues to emphasize Code Enforcement as a major tenant of staff activities. Also, the City is working as previously stated, on an update of the Comprehensive Plan to include Master Parks Plan and Infrastructure. The City is funding City University and will continue to support regional issues that positively impact Nassau Bay. JANUARY 2016 C mpass Rose Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281-333-4211 JAN 16 • 1 (Continued on Page 4)
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Transcript of Compass Rose - January 2016
Happy New year2015 was another great year for Nassau Bay. The City under the direction of the Mayor, Councilmembers and City Manager Chris Reed received several recognitions and have accomplished many great things. Some of the highlights for 2015 include:•ImprovedabilitytoenforcecodeimprovementsthroughouttheCitybyusingan"allhandsondeck"approach
involving many departments.•LakeNassauParkreceivedmostoftheCity’sattentionwithanewaeratorforLakeNassau,anewroofonthepavilion,arestroomremodel,newplaygroundequipment,andthebeginningofdredgingofLakeNassau.Allof theseprojectsworkedtobenefit theresident’sexperiencein theparkaswellasaddressinfrastructure issues such as storm sewer drainage in a large part of the City. •MaintainedabalancedbudgetandahealthyReserveFund.•ReceivedSeveralAwardsandRecognitions:RankedbytheHoustonChronicleintheTop10BestSuburbstoRaiseaFamily,2015PlayfulCityUSA,BronzeLevelScenicCityCertification,theGovernmentFinanceOfficers’AssociationAnnualDistinguishedBudgetPresentationAward (3rdConsecutiveYear),and thedesignationofBestandBrightestPlacestoWorkinHouston,Texas.
Aswebegin2016,westrivetoimprovethequalityoflifeforNassauBayresidents.Goalsfor2016include:
Firstandforemost,theCityCouncilhasreiterateditsunwaveringgoaltohavewell-maintained,reliablepublicinfrastructure systems that encourage economic growth and enhance community quality of life. This goal speakstothenecessityofprudentlyplanningfor,developing,andmaintainingthosefacilitiescriticaltoourability todeliver essential city services. It entails looking to thehorizonandanticipating thedevelopment,maintenance,andoperationalcostsassociatedwith thesecommunityassets.Weshoulduseourresourceswisely for planning, building, and maintaining infrastructure throughout the community.
Relatedtothefirstgoal,thebiggestareasofconcernincludetheongoingdredgingofLakeNassauandtheagingwaterandsewerlines.TheFY2016CIPbudgetrespondstothisgoalwithasecondconsecutiveyearoffundingfortheLakeNassaudredgingproject.Also,theCIPallocatesfundsfromtheWaterandSewerfundto replacebothwaterandsewer lines invarious locations throughout theCity.An in-houseupdateof theComprehensivePlanwillalsoundertakeareviewoftheCIPasitrelatestotheComprehensivePlanActionPlanto allow for cooperation between the City and private developers on infrastructure projects.
ProvidevisionaryleadershipthatdeliversresponsivemunicipalservicesandfosterscollaborativepartnershipsthatenhanceNassauBay’slivability.Toachievethisgoal,theCitycontinuestoemphasizeCodeEnforcementas a major tenant of staff activities. Also, the City is working as previously stated, on an update of theComprehensivePlantoincludeMasterParksPlanandInfrastructure.TheCityisfundingCityUniversityandwill continue to support regional issues that positively impact Nassau Bay.
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January 2016
NewYear'sDay(CityOfficeClosed)...................Jan 1ChrisReed'sRetirementParty ........... Jan 4, 4pmPlanningCommissionMtg(ifneeded) .... Jan 5, 6pmNassauBay101ApplicationDeadline ......Jan 6Coffee with City Manager ............... Jan 8, 9amCity Council Meeting .................... Jan 11, 7pmGardenClubMeeting ..............Jan12,9:30amArborDayCelebration ...........................Jan 15NewFireEngineCeremony ....................Jan 16TowardsZero-CCCT .............. Jan15-Jan31MartinLutherKingDay ..........................Jan 18Coffee with City Manager ............. Jan 22, 9amNassau Bay 101 Begins .........................Jan 28Coffee with City Manager ............. Jan 29, 9am
February 2016
PlanningCommissionMtg(ifneeded) ...Feb2,6pmGroundhogDay ..................................... Feb2Coffee with City Manager ...............Feb5,9amFarmer'sMarket(everySaturday) ...........Feb6,10amCity Council Meeting ......................Feb8,7pmGardenClubMeeting ................Feb9,9:30amCoffee with City Manager .............Feb12,9amRescheduledBoatParade ..............Feb13,6pmPresidents'Day ..................................... Feb15Coffee with City Manager .............Feb19,9amCoffee with City Manager .............Feb26,9am
Formoreinformationabouttheseeventsand a complete list of community events,
visit www.nassaubay.com/events
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CommuNityCaleNdar
CHristmas Boat paradeTheAnnualChristmasBoatParadethatwascancelledbytheU.S.CoastGuardduetothehighwindsandsevereweatherinDecemberhasbeenrescheduledforSaturday,February13,2016at6:00pm.
The CUPID’S Christmas Boat Lane Parade willfeature brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from SouthShoreHarbourMarinaandtheNassauBayLagoontoGalvestonBay.
please JoiN us:
New Fire truCkChristmas came a little early for the Volunteer Fire Department. OnDec. 15th, they receivedtheir brand new fire engine. Made possible through a grant provided by the Texas Forest Service, the new Engine 82 isaPierceEnforcerPumper/Tanker,boastinga1000gallon tank and a 1500 gal/min pump. The newEngine replacesa21-year-old fireengineandwillbe a valuable addition to the current fleet, as well as an asset to Nassau Bay businesses and residents.
The VFDwillmake final adjustments and conducttrainingsfortheEngine.Itwillofficiallygointoserviceinmid-January.AllareinvitedtoseethenewEngineandmeetwiththeVFDonJanuary16,2016.Detailsavailable online at www.nassaubay.com.
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The Nassau Bay Garden Club has been busydecorating one of our gardens, Tranquility Arbor, located in Howard Ward Park. The blendingof traditional lighting with the new LED lightingremindsus,howeveraccidental,thatthismixtureoflightsismuchlikeourclub'straditional,goodbasicgardening and design principles that are infused with new ideas and methods.
On December 9th, the club met at LakewoodYacht Club for a lovely holiday luncheon whichwas chaired by Alice Thomas.
PleasejoinusonJanuary12,2016forourprogram,"How to Plant for aDrought" which will providedetailed ideas to begin planning for Spring planting.9:30amSocialatCityHall10:00amProgramFollowedbyPotLuckLuncheon
GardeN CluB News
VoluNteers NeededLookingforinterestingandfunvolunteer opportunities? Howabout the USO? The UnitedService Organizations (USO)is a non-profit organizationformed by Congressional Charterin1941toliftthespiritsofAmerica’smilitarytroops and their families. Here in Houston thereare many opportunities for your service, including HobbyAirportCenterandEllingtonFieldWelcomeCenter.
Interested?ContactEspiridion“Speedy”[email protected].
playGrouNd FuNNew playground equipment and surface material hasbeeninstalledatLakeNassauParkPlayground.Enjoy the many new features: rock wall climbers,a rope tunnel, bouncers, swings, lots of slides and more!
City of Nassau Bay will be holding an election on May 8, 2016 for the purpose of electing a Mayor andthreeCouncilmembersforPositions2,4,&6. The filing period for the general election will begin January20,2016andendonFebruary19,2016.Anypersonwishingtofileforcandidacymaypickup an application from the City Secretary during the following dates and times:
Filing Dates and Times:StartDate:January20,2016EndDate:February19,2016 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday:7:30am-5:30pmFriday:7:30am-11:30am
City SecretaryCityofNassauBay,Texas1800SpaceParkDrive,Suite200NassauBay,Texas77058
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Happy New yearContinued from Front PagePOLICE
Total Service Calls ...................272TotalReportsTaken ....................23TotalPatrolMiles ..................6,159CrimesAgainstPersons ................4PropertyCrimes .........................15Arrests ......................................15Avg Response Times (inminutes) ...2.13 FIRE DEPARTMENTTotal Calls ................................21Fires ...........................................0Rescue ........................................4HAZMAT .....................................0Motor Vehicle Accident ................0HazardousConditions .................3FireAlarm ...................................3EMSAssist ..................................7Canceled in Route/Other .............3
EMSTotal Calls ................................58TotalPatientsinNassauBay .......37
By tHe NumBersStatistics for November 2015
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Nassau bay 101There is still time to submit your application to participate in Nassau Bay 101.
Getanup-closeandin-depthlookatthe inner workings of their municipalgovernment. Meet City Staff Members, and Elected Officials and learn allabout each department of our City through facility tours and interactive sessions and demonstrations.
Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm for ten weeks beginningJanuary 28, 2016.
Learn more and download theapplication online at www.nassaubay.com/101orvisitCityHall.
ApplicationDeadline:January6th
Strengthen relationships with community partners to improve communication and coordination of efforts to enhance economic development. The goal encompasses diversity of the tax base, diversity of commercial residents, a healthycommercial real estate market, and an expanded serviceindustry with a focus on restaurants and retail establishments. TheCitywillcontinuetoworktowardsthisgoalwithongoingparticipation inBAHEPand itsmanyeconomicdevelopmentactivities.EconomicdevelopmentinNassauBayisdefinedasthose activities, programs, and initiatives designed to elevate the value of our community by increasing or sustaining private sectorinvestment.Thisgoalspeakstotherecognitionthatthisisnot achievable without leveraging our relationships with internal andexternalpartners(NASAAreaManagementDistrict,TIRZ).Recruitment efforts will be specifically targeted on businesses thataremostlikelytosucceedinNassauBayandaddtoourquality of life. As part of this third goal, City activities will address andstrengthenNassauBay’scommunitybrand.
Continue to provide responsive and responsible government. Thisgoalreinforcestheneedtobeforward-thinkingwithregardstoourmanagementoffiscalresources,recognizingtheimpactsoftoday’sdecisionsonfuturebudgetsandgenerations.Insodoing, it is also critical that we remain inclusive and transparent so as tomerit and keep public trust. It is not only essentialthat we effectively communicate with residents, but that such communication needs to have at its core the objectives of enlightening, informing, and continuing to build a sense of communityaswellaspromotingvolunteerism. ImprovementstotheNassauBaywebsite,newsletter,thefundingoftheCity’swebsite redesign, increased financial transparency on the website,andtheplannedCityUniversityareallwaysinwhichtheCityiscarryingoutthisgoalinFY2016.
Preserve, protect, and enhance the lakes and waterwaysadjacent and connected to our community. This goal voices the desire and ambition to maintain the aesthetic elements of our community in a manner that preserves property values and elevatesourqualityoflife.Forthesecondyearinarow,theCityisservingasapartnertotheGalvestonBayFoundationasthepass-throughgrantrecipientfortheCeasetheGreaseTCEQgrant.Also, theCitywill continue the LakeNassaudredgingprojects.
NewCityManagerJasonReynoldsisexcitedtoworkforNassauBay and continue leading City Staff on the great path that Chris Reed and Council have set for Nassau Bay.
traiNiNG exerCises
The City of Nassau Bay has outstanding employees. Each year, at the Annual Holiday Celebrationin December, the City recognizes them with thefollowing awards based on Staff nominations and votes. Please help us congratulate the followingemployees.
Employee of the YearJuliaMendoza
Employee of the YearJamesGreen
Supervisor of the YearScottKline
Officer of the YearDonaldLinder
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Nassau Bay aNimal sHelter
ShelterLocation:18900UpperBayRd.NassauBay,TXPhone:281-333-2944
Hours:Mon-Thurs7:30am-5:30pm,Fri7:30am-11:30amwww.nassaubay.com/animalshelter
Anotherwonderfulevent!Thankyouforjoiningus!Please help us thank our amazing Special EventsCommittee and all of the volunteers that helped withthisevent.TheShiverShackservedupdelicioushotcocoaandH-E-Buddyvisitedanddonatedthecookiedecoratingstation!
Viewmorephotosfromthiseventonourfacebookpageatwww.facebook.com/nassaubay.
Holiday iN tHe park
NassauBayAnimalShelterhasseveraldogs,cats,puppies,andkittensavailableforadoptionorfostertoday.Onlysomearepicturedbelow.Ifyouarelookingtoaddamembertoyourfamilyor
knowsomeonethatis,pleasecallusorcomevisitthesheltertoday.
TexasParks&WildlifewillbeconductinglivetrainingexcercisesonClearLakeandwillbebasedoutofthe Hilton from January 25-29. Please note thatthesearejusttrainingexercises.
CoNGratulatioNs!
CoNtaCt us CouNCil meetiNG reCapDecember 14, 2015 - Regular Council Meeting
Check presentation for TexasOutlaw Challenge. Check presentation forHouston Livestock Show &Rodeo
Approved a resolution designating representatives to transmit funds for investment in TexPool. Approved a resolution designating signatories for theCity’sprimarydepository. Approved a resolution designating representatives to transmits funds for investment in the LocalGovernmentInvestmentCooperative(LOGIC). Approved a resolution designating representatives to transmit funds for investment in the TexSTARShortTermAssertReserveFund(TexSTAR). Approved a resolution reappointing Roscoe Lee&ArlenePhillipstothePlanningCommissionandappointingBillLarsen. Approved a resolution supporting the certification of a municipal setting designation requested by Kellog,Brown&Root.
Mayor andCouncil presented a Key to theCityandthankedretiringCityManagerChrisReedforhis years of service for Nassau Bay.
Mayor and Council welcomed new City Manager Jason Reynolds.
NaSSau BaY CitY Hall • 281.333.4211After-HoursEmergency281.333.4200E-mail:[email protected]
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POLICE DEPARTMENT • 911 or281.333.4200DuringBusinessHours281.333.2212VacationCheckRequests281.333.2212
PubLIC wORkS DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2944
ANIMAL CONTROL • 281.333.2944
wATER AND SEwER DEPARTMENTDuringBusinessHours281.333.2944Weekends/After-Hours(Emergencies)281.333.4200
MuNICIPAL COuRT • 281.336.6297
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ELECTED OFFICIALS • 281.333.4211Fax281.333.2301
• MayorMarkDenman[Home281.333.9633]E-mail:[email protected]
• MayorProTemSandraMossman[Home281.333.2194]E-mail:[email protected]
• CouncilmemberHarryDollar[Home281.333.0259]E-mail:[email protected]
• CouncilmemberJohnMahon[Home713.702.1185]E-mail:[email protected]
• CouncilmemberBryceKlug[Home832.474.5461]E-mail:[email protected]
• CouncilmemberJonathanAmdur[Home281.333.3424]E-mail:[email protected]
• CouncilmemberBobWarters[Home281.333.4750]E-mail:[email protected]
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