Nassau Bay City News - July 2015

CITY NEWS

Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281-333-4211

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

JULY 4TH PARADE & FIREWORKS

JULY 2015

CITY NEWS JULY 15 ● 1

The national non-profit organization KaBOOM!, in partnership with the Humana Foundation, has named the City of Nassau Bay a 2015 Playful City USA community for its efforts to provide children with access to a variety of safe opportunities for play. Nassau Bay is one of 19 cities in Texas and 241 communities nationwide to receive this designation.

The City’s most recent additions include: a Nature Trail on the peninsula, a dog park, and a boardwalk along Clear Creek. The City is currently working on improvements to Lake Nassau Park, including: adding new playground features, replacing the basketball pavilion roof, and renovating the restrooms.

Being active and enjoying the outdoors is important for all ages and we will continue to improve our parks and amenities to offer something for everyone to enjoy.

CITY NEWS

Celebrate Independence Day at the Annual Parade & Fireworks Show!

July 4, 2015

Parade Lineup @ 5:15pm Gloria Dei Church (18220 Upper Bay Rd.)

Parade Starts @ 6:00pmBegins at Gloria Dei goes down San Sebastian to Point Lookout to Kingstree to Martinique to Lake

Nassau Park.

Pie Contest @ 6:15pmThis year's contest will be open to any pie! Peach,

pumpkin, coconut, any pie your heart desires. Bake your favorite and bring it to the Lake Nassau Park by

6:15pm. Prizes will be awarded.

6:00 - 9:00pmMusic, food, and family fun activities at Lake Nassau

Park.

Fireworks @ 9:00pm

It's time to decorate your parade float, golf cart, bicycle, outfits, and join the parade! Anyone can be in the parade, no need to register, just show up at 5:15pm for lineup.

Each entry will be eligible to win a prize for the following Parade Award Categories:

• Grand Prize - Best overall entry.• R.O.C.K. in the USA Award - Entry with the best use of patriotic music.• Spirit Award - Entry that displays enthusiasm and receives the best response from spectators. • America's Red, White, & Blue Award - Entry with the best use of the American colors - red, white, and blue.• Super Heroes Award - Entry that honors and shows support for military men and women that have served our country.

Learn more at www.nassaubay.com/specialeventsTake a stroll on the Nassau Bay Peninsula Nature Trail.


POLICETotal Service Calls ...............................................................325Total Reports Taken ...............................................................43Total Patrol Miles.............................................................. 5,892Crimes Against Persons ......................................................... 9Property Crimes .......................................................................19Arrests .........................................................................................21Average Response Times (in minutes) ........................ 3.34

FIRE DEPARTMENTTotal Calls .................................................................................30Fires* ............................................................................................0Cooking Fire ..............................................................................0Rescue .........................................................................................0HAZMAT ......................................................................................0Motor Vehicle Accident .......................................................... 3Hazardous Conditions ............................................................ 3Fire Alarm................................................................................... 14EMS Assist .................................................................................. 4Canceled in Route/Other ....................................................... 4

EMSTotal Calls ..................................................................................78Total Patients in Nassau Bay ............................................... 47

BY THE NUMBERS

BIRDS

St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School first graders found three baby birds blown from their nest after recent storms. This is their story:

“Last night there was a horrible thunderstorm with flashes of lightning. It was scary for us! We wondered how the birds survived all the rain and the noise. This afternoon, after a pizza and ice cream lunch, we had a first-hand look at just how the birds were affected by this storm. On our playground, we found two baby birds that had fallen from their nest. They did not survive. Then one person heard a tiny cheep and discovered a frightened little survivor on the ground under a tree. We went on a hunt for something soft and warm to keep the baby bird safe. We found moss and a sand pail to make a new nest for our rescued friend. We named her Angel Elizabeth.”

After residing in the first grade room for the afternoon, the surviving baby bird was taken to a bird rescue shelter to be nursed and to eventually be released to the wild. Angel Elizabeth chirped all the way!

Statistics for May 2015

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, or BAHEP, is a member-driven organization that provides the leadership to stimulate regional economic development and employment.

BAHEP recently named their conference room in honor of David Braun.

The plaque at the entrance to the David Braun Conference room states:

"Remarkable for his dedication to his family, his work with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and his community, David gave 100 percent of his effort in all that he accomplished. His work on behalf of Citizens for Space Exploration Texas and BAHEP's Aerospace Advisory Committee was exemplary and will long be remembered. He was a friend to all he met and always had a smile for everyone. David will always remain a valuable part of the BAHEP family."

Troy Bradfield, Nassau Bay Animal Control Officer, would like to acknowledge Dr. Nancy Adams of Pet Medical Center of Clear Lake, for all of the work she has done through the years for our animals.

Since September 27, 2011, Dr. Adams and her staff have made special arrangements with our animal shelter to ensure all animals are properly vaccinated and spayed or neutered for adoptions.

In April 2015, when the City seized 16 dogs, Dr. Nancy Adams and her staff went above and beyond to help with everything from vaccinations and temporary shelter assistance to collecting donations and even personally adopting several of the dogs.

We are proud to have such a committed veterinarian and her staff as our City’s Vet. She and her staff have shown true integrity with our animal’s well-being and have made sure our City’s shelter can be the very best in Texas.

On behalf of the City of Nassau Bay and our four-legged friends: THANK YOU DR. ADAMS AND STAFF

Do you know someone that deserves the spotlight? Let us know! Email Kristi @ [email protected]

with your spotlight recommendation.


July 2015

Coffee with City Manager ................... July 3, 9am

July 4th Parade & Fireworks .............. July 4, 6pm

Planning Commission Mtg(if needed) .....July 7, 6pm

Board of Adjustment Mtg(if needed) ..........July 9, 6pm

Christmas in July - Arts & Antiques .......... July 10

Coffee with City Manager ..................July 10, 9am

Community Theatre Youth Program ...........July 6

City Council Meeting ...........................July 13, 7pm

Coffee with CIty Manager .................. July 17, 9am

Coffee with City Manager .................July 24, 9am

Parks & Recreation Committee ..................July 27

Coffee with City Manager ..................July 31, 9am

Party on the Square ................................. August 15

For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, visit

www.nassaubay.com/events

COMMUNITYCALENDAR

Add your event to the Community Calendar.Email event information to

[email protected]

BE PREPAREDHurricane season is here. Are you prepared?

Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, high winds, tornadoes, and rip currents. Planning ahead can help you protect yourself, your family, your property, and your community.

Visit our website at www.nassaubay.com/prepare for tips and checklists for what you need to do now to be ready in case storms strike.

Help make Nassau Bay a prepared community.

www.nassaubay.com/prepare

SAVE THE DATE:

Party on the SquareFeaturing

Big Richard Band

Saturday, Aug. 15, 20157-11pm

Nassau Bay Town Square(1800 Space Park Drive)

We are excited that we've had so much great feedback from our Party on the Square events! We hope to continue offering these free community events throughout the year, but we need businesses or organizations that want to partner with us as a sponsor to help cover the costs.

If you are interested in partnering with us to offer free community events, please contact Special Events and Communications Director Kristi Sykora at [email protected] or 281.336.6283.

SUMMER CAMPSArt of the Dragon, Sticky, Squishy Science, It’s a Bug’s Life, Camp Invention, Manners Matter are some of the week-long summer camps available at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School in Nassau Bay for 2nd through 6th grades. They will delve into their imaginations with dragons; learn about the world of slime, goop and gak; and build their own racing cart or video game. Whether you sign up for just the morning, just the afternoon, or all day sessions, your child will come home with lots of stories about the exciting times they had. Children in PreK-3 through 1st grade can be immersed in the lands of Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Hunters (Pirates), Teddy Bear Adventures, or Superheroes. They might experience a tea party with the Mad Hatter, dig for pirate treasure, or save the world as their favorite superhero; but whatever they are interested in, they will learn songs, play games, and make costumes. For further information, call 281-333-1340 or visit their website at www.stesnb.org.

Do you have a business with that offers summer camps or other children's programming? We would love to help share your information. Please contact

[email protected]


GARDEN CLUBSome photos from the Nassau Bay Garden Club's recent non-judged Flower Show. For more information about the Garden Club, please contact Nancee Lynn at [email protected]

NASSAU BAY ALERTSIn the event of severe weather or any emergency situation happening near you, how do you stay informed?

Nassau Bay Alerts is a system that allows City officials to contact all business owners and residents that have registered for free with this program within minutes in the event of an emergency.

You can sign up for these alerts by visiting the website: www.nassaubay.com/NassauBayAlerts

You can register to receive phone messages, text messages, and/or e-mail alerts.

If you currently receive alerts but need to update or change your information, you can login to www.nassaubay.com/NassauBayAlerts to update your account or add additional contact information.

The system also allows City officials to notify businesses and residents about important community meetings or other community-related information. You can trust that we will only send you important information that could affect you or your neighborhood.

www.nassaubay.com/NassauBayAlerts

CITY Q&A

Why do some streets in Nassau Bay flood?

The streets were designed to serve as a secondary conveyor of storm water during extreme events so that the road floods instead of the houses and buildings located along the street. In virtually all curb and gutter streets, the streets are intended to flood for a given rainfall intensity and duration in order to provide protection to the adjacent properties.

Important Tips:* Protect your vehicle from water damage by keeping the vehicles parked in your garage or driveway.* If you see water covering a road, remember that it can be difficult/impossible to tell how deep the water is and if there is any structural damage to the roadway. TURN AROUND, DON"T DROWN. * If there is a storm drain inlet near your property, keep sticks, leaves, grass clippings, and other garbage out of the inlets. These can clog lines and cause backups into the street or in your home.

FREE ADVERTISINGIs your business located in Nassau Bay?

Do you want FREE advertising?

Make sure your business is listed and with correct information on our website. www.nassaubay.com/businessdirectory

Email any additions or corrections to [email protected]


Male

Titan is great with humans, but scared of other cats, so he stays hidden in the shelter. He would do well in a home with adults and no other cats.

5 Months OldMale

Scruffy is very sweet and gets along well with cats and dogs.

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE MONTH

TITAN SCRUFFY

MORE RAIN, MORE MOSQUITOSA little preventive maintenance and monitoring can help keep your yard mosquito-free... or at least lessen the mosquito count.

Here are some simple steps that you should take to cut down on the mosquito population: Eliminate Standing Water

• Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, buckets, bottles, old tires, toys, etc.• Keep gutters clear of debris and standing water.• Change water in pet dishes at least once a day.• Maintain your backyard pool or hot tub and be sure someone takes care of it if you are out of town.• Cover trash containers so they will not collect water.• Repair leaking plumbing and outside faucets.• Screen rain barrels and openings to water tank.

Plant Natural Mosquito-Repelling Plants• Visit a local garden supply store for mosquito-repelling plants like the citronella plant, catnip, and lavender.

Remove Yard Debris• Remove piles of leaves, branches, grass clippings, etc. as these can be popular breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

*Avoid bites - remember to wear mosquito repellent when spending time outdoors and re-apply throughout the day according to the label.

For more information, please visit the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter281-333-2944

www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter18900 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay, TX

Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm & Fri 7:30am-11:30am

SHELTER NEWSTake care of your pets, don't leave them in a hot car. Also, if you see animals left alone in a hot car, report it immediately.

Recent Adoptions


CONTACT US COUNCIL MEETING RECAPJune 8 Regular Council Meeting Presented a check to Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre – Cindy deMasi.

Swore in re-elected/elected Councilmembers.

Approved a resolution adopting the Harris County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Received a report from the HOT Revenue Task Force. Approved a resolution and memorandum of understanding with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric for a community resiliency and sustainability project. Approved a resolution appointing Don Matter to fill a vacancy on the Nassau Bay Economic Development Corporation. Nauticat Coaches conducted the Flag Ceremony at the June Council meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Mossman presented a certificate of appreciation to the coaches for the flag ceremony.

NASSAU BAY CITY HALL ● 281.333.4211

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ● 911 or 281.333.3473During Business Hours 281.333.2677E-mail: [email protected]

POLICE DEPARTMENT ● 911 or 281.333.4200During Business Hours 281.333.2212Vacation Check Requests 281.333.2212

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ● 281.333.2944

ANIMAL CONTROL ● 281.333.2944

WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTDuring Business Hours 281.333.2944Weekends/After Hours (Emergencies) 281.333.4200

MUNICIPAL COURT ● 281.336.6297

ELECTED OFFICIALS ● 281.333.4211 Fax 281.333.2301

● Mayor Mark Denman [Home 281.333.9633] E-mail: [email protected]

● Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Mossman [Home 281.333.2194] E-mail: [email protected]

● Councilmember Harry Dollar [Home 281.333.4211] E-mail: [email protected]

● Councilmember John Mahon [Home 713.702.1185] E-mail: [email protected]

● Councilmember Bryce Klug [Home 832.474.5461] E-mail: [email protected]

● Councilmember Jonathan Amdur [Home 281.333.3424] E-mail: [email protected]

● Councilmember Bob Warters [Home 281.333.4750] E-mail: [email protected]

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Welcome Cindy!

Cindy Harreld was appointed at the June City Council Meeting to fill a vacancy with the Economic Development Corporation.

Jonathan Amdur and John Mahon were reappointed to the EDC.

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