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PAWS FOR A CAUSE
Attention all Nassau Bay animal lovers, there is a terrific free event planned for our community that is certain to be a hit with all residents and our beloved pets! The Community Association of Nassau Bay Enhancement (CANBE) will host the first annual Paws for a Cause event: Saturday, April 1, 2017 11am to 3pm Nassau Bay Pavilion While Nassau Bay has had the great luxury of a local animal shelter, the increasing number of animals taken into the shelter over recent years have led to a need for greater support. Paws for a Cause is a chance for citizens, both two-legged and four-legged, to show their support while enjoying fun, games, food, and friends. The event is free to attend and tickets will be sold to participate in the numerous fun activities or to enjoy the wonderful food available. Activities will include Musical Sit, Fetch, Catch, Silent Auction, Shelter Tour, Costume Contest and more throughout the day. All event proceeds will benefit the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter. For more information about the shelter and the animals available for adoption, please visit www. nassaubay.com/animalshelter. For more about CANBE's Paws for a Cause event information, visit www.NassauBayCANBE.org.
PARK DEDICATION
Please join us on Saturday, April 1, 2017 for the David Braun Park at Lake Nassau Dedication Ceremony. The park will be renamed after late Councilmember and Nassau Bay resident, David Braun. The efforts to rename the park came from Nassau Bay residents and was voted on and approved by City Council at the January 2017 Council Meeting. Saturday, April 1, 2017 10:45am David Braun Park at Lake Nassau (park located at the end of Upper Bay Drive)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 2017 Park Renaming Ceremony.........Apr 1, 10:45am Paws for a Cause..........................Apr 1, 11am Annual Home Tour............................... Apr 1-2 Planning Commission (if needed).................... Apr 4 Coffee with the City Manager...........Apr 7, 9am CCCT - The Fox on the Fairway........... Apr 7-23 Easter in the Park.............................Apr 9, 2pm City Council Meeting.....................Apr 10, 7pm Garden Club Meeting...............Apr 11, 9:30am Coffee with the City Manager.........Apr 14, 9am Easter Sunrise Service in the Park....Apr 16, 7am Parks & Rec Committee Meeting (if needed)... Apr 19 NBGC Flower Show...................Apr 20, 3-5pm Coffee with the City Manager.........Apr 21, 9am Early Voting Begins................................ Apr 24 Garden Club Flower Show.............Apr 20, 3pm Coffee with the City Manager.........Apr 28, 9am Rise Against Hunger - St. Thomas...... Apr 28-29 Russian Choir Concert - St. Thomas........ Apr 29
May 2017
EASTER IN THE PARK
The Nassau Bay Special Events Committee invites you to join the annual Nassau Bay Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9th at 2:00pm at the David Braun Park at Lake Nassau. Enjoy the egg hunt, sack races, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more!
CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION
The City has canceled the May 6, 2017 City Officers’ Election due to unopposed races. Councilmembers Jonathan Amdur and John Mahon pledged to serve another two year term on Council. On June 10th, they will be sworn into office for their new term on Council. Former Mayor Don Matter signed up to run for the position being left vacant by Councilmember Harry Dollar whose term ends May 31st. Unopposed, Don will also be sworn in at the June 10th Council meeting. Thank you for your service to Nassau Bay!
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 6
Planning Commission (if needed)................... May 2 Coffee with the City Manager..........May 5, 9am Street Eatz Party........................ May 6, 6-10pm City Council Meeting......................May 8, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager........May 12, 9am Parks & Rec Committee Meeting (if needed).. May 17 Coffee with the City Manager........May 19, 9am Rain Barrel Workshop..............May 20, 9:30am Coffee with the City Manager........May 26, 9am For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, please visit: www.nassaubay.com/events
To submit your event, please send information to kristi.sykora@nassaubay.com
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WELCOME TO NASSAU BAY
Please help us welcome our two newest employees in the Public Works Department Nelson Alarez and Edward Aguilera. Nelson is the Field Operator for the Water & Line Repair Division. He brings four years Nelson Edward of Public Works experience installing and repairing water and sewer lines. His knowledge and skills will save time in training and will be instrumental during emergency repairs. Edward is the Park Maintenance Technician in the Parks Division. He brings seven years of Public Works experience to the City. Although assigned to Parks, he has vast knowledge and experience with water and sewer line repair which has already proven to be valuable to our staff in assisting in water line emergency repairs.
GARDEN CLUB NEWS
Spring has certainly sprung in Nassau Bay! Don’t you just love watching the trees bud and then be fully “leafed out” within the week? Residents have brought out their gardening gloves and tools to spruce up their yards. These photos are of beautiful gardens right here in our city! Stroll through the streets for your own inspirations.
NEW PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE The Public Works Department has moved to 18019 Upper Bay Road. Their old building will be demolished and will be the site for the new Fire & EMS Station.
NASSAU BAY HOA
Public Notice: As Required by the By-Laws of the Nassau Bay Home Owners Association, Inc (NBHA) the Annual election for the trustees of its Board of Directors will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the NBHA Office located at 1120 Nasa Parkway, Suite 109, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Early voting will be held at the NBHA office the week before the election date (May 8-12) from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Three seats are open for election this year, each with a term of two years. Any resident property owner who pays into the Nassau Bay Home Owners Association Inc Lot Assessment Fund, and is current on their payments, is eligible to file for office and vote. Those desiring to apply for a trustee position need only to complete an application form and return it to the NBHA office. Forms are available at the NBHA office. Filing is open through April 28, 2017. Filing hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. For additional information or if you would like a form mailed or faxed to you, please contact NBHA at 281.333.2570.
Vegetable gardens of all sorts are being built. Keep in mind that a veggie garden can be one or two kinds of vegetables. Don’t stress out trying to be a “Farmer Brown.” The idea with gardening is to relax and enjoy watching what happens with your plants. Yes, some may die (do I hear a Gasp!?) but that is just part of gardening. On the other hand, you can plant a tiny plant and watch it flourish. April’s Garden Club meeting is following a bit of a different path. The Aromatherapy Garden program is all about growing fragrant plants for happiness and well-being. We read these articles in home magazines all the time. Your fellow gardener, Dr. Margaret Hill’s program will inspire you to try a different approach to gardening. She will provide the names of plants for you to try to plant a fragrant, relaxing garden to sit in when it becomes too warm to garden. Please join us April 11th in City Hall, Council Chambers, for Social at 9:30am followed by the meeting at 10:00am. Bring a friend! Remember, you do not have to be a member to come for a program. All interested gardeners are welcome! Happy Gardening! Visit www.nassaubaygc.org for more information.
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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for February 2017
POLICE
Total Service Calls....................271 Total Reports Taken.....................38 Total Patrol Miles...................5,676 Crimes Against Persons.................5 Property Crimes..........................15 Arrests.......................................15 Avg Response Times (minutes)......3.26
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls.................................21 Fires............................................ 2 Rescue.........................................1 Motor Vehicle Accident.................1 Hazardous Conditions..................1 Fire Alarm....................................6 EMS Assist...................................6 Canceled in Route/Other..............4
EMS
Total Calls.................................61 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........30
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Tiffany Hatton joined the City of Nassau Bay as a Communications Operator in 2004. In 2005, she transitioned into a more administrative role and became the Police Department Office Manager. Tiffany serves as our agency System Administrator for our Records Management System (RMS), Citizen Liaison, Records Custodian, reports all officer training to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. She also aids and assists our Police Chief, Emergency Management Coordinator, Officers, and citizens on, a daily basis. Tiffany currently holds an Intermediate Telecommunicators license and is close to completing her requirements for her Advanced license. Tiffany has over 16 years of experience in Communications and law enforcement and is a vital employee to the City of Nassau Bay and the Police Department.
YOUR $2 FIRE & EMS DONATIONS AT WORK The City of Nassau Bay Utility Department provides residents with the opportunity to make a voluntary $2.00 donation to the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service with the payment of each water bill. Donations are used by these departments for tools, resources, and capital items to better provide emergency services to our community. During the past year, the Fire Department used these donations for new sonar for the Fire & Police boat, surveillance cameras for the Command Post, and a radio for Engine 82. The Emergency Medical Service used their donations for a radio for Medic 8 (the primary ambulance) and for a new LUCAS 3.0 Chest Compression System. If you want to donate to the Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service, look this section on your next water bill and simply add the $2 to your payment. This donation may be considered a taxdeductible charitable donation since the City is a qualified entity and the donation is being used for a restricted public purpose. Please contact your tax professional for more information about taxdeductible charitable donations.
9/11 MEMORIAL
Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department recently received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center (provided by the Houston Fire Museum) for a public memorial in Nassau Bay honoring emergency service personnel. Artifacts recovered from the World Trade Center after September 11, 2001 are displayed in memory of the 2,752 victims, including: 343 New York City Firefighters, 37 Port Authority Police Officers, and 23 New York City Police Officers. The piece of steel will be on display for all to see in the lobby of the new Fire/EMS building when it opens.
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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER Help find loving forever homes for all of the dogs and cats at the shelter. Please call us and schedule a time to meet one of our dogs or cats that is ready for adoption.
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281.333.2944 www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter 18900 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm & Fri 7:30-11:30am
HONORING THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 50th Anniversary at its Annual Banquet on February 27, 2017. Organized by banquet committee chairman Bill Quinn, the evening was a true celebration of a memorable year of fire department activities. The NBVFD formed in February of 1967 when a few dedicated citizens saw a need for fire protection in the city. The banquet was the first of many events the NBVFD will be conducting to celebrate 50 years of service for the City of Nassau Bay. Member and former Fire Chief Jim McGee and his committee have also been planning the additional programs and activities to celebrate throughout this year. Recognizing the contributions of the NBVFD, Fire Chief Tom George and President Matthew Roper presented each member with a new duty jacket. The members’ spouses and special guests were also recognized for their support with tokens of appreciation and a special tribute during the banquet. The following NBVFD members received special recognition for their accomplishments: Fire Fighter of the Year – Javier Truillo Rookie Fire Fighter of the Year – Michael Roberts Medic of the Year – Mike Bodak Administrative Officer of the Year – Lindsay Bodak & Bill Quinn Line Officer of the Year – Marshall Boyd Ed Newton Scholarship Awards – Jordan Sterling Chief’s Coin Awards for Special Service – Vic Studer Top Responders for 2014: #1 – Tom George #2 – Javier Trujillo #3 – Michael Roberts Michie Coldwell was honored for 50 years of service with NBVFD. Michie is the only founding member still active in the NBVFD. He will be the first inductee for the new NBVFD Wall of Honor that will be part of the new Fire/EMS building. If you would like more information on how you can join this incredible team, please see our web site www.nassaubayfd. com or stop by the Fire Station any Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.
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SAFE DISPOSAL
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
How do you safely and properly dispose of March 13, 2017 - Regular Council Meeting medical sharps (needles, syringes, lancets, etc.) ? Thanks to the help of Nassau Bay EMS, Police, and Houston Methodist St. John Hospital, residents can bring sharps to the Police Department to dispose of safely and properly. All sharps must be in a plastic container and brought to the Nassau Bay Police Department during regular business hours. For safety reasons, it is crucial that all sharps must be in a plastic Presented a Proclamation to Swan Lagoon Property container. Sharps do NOT go in the medication Owners’ Association. drop box as it is a safety hazard. The container filled with sharps must be given to the Police Department located in City Hall. Presented a Proclamation for Buck Gay Day.
CONTACT US
NASSAU BAY CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION & WATER BILLING • 281.333.4211 After-Hours Emergency: 281.333.4200 E-mail: city.receptionist@nassaubay.com VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2677 After-Hours Emergency: 911 or 281.333.4200 E-mail: fire.station@nassaubay.com POLICE DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2212 After-Hours Emergency 911 or 281.333.4200 PUBLIC WORKS/ ANIMAL CONTROL/ BUILDING PERMITS • 281.333.2944 After-Hours Emergency: 281.333.4200 MUNICIPAL COURT • 281.336.6297 Email: municipal.court@nassaubay.com
Let's Connect
ELECTED OFFICIALS • 281.333.4211 • Mayor Mark Denman [Home 281.333.9633] E-mail: mayor@nassaubay.com • Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Mossman [Home 281.333.2194] E-mail: sandra.mossman@nassaubay.com • Councilmember Harry Dollar [Home 281.333.0259] E-mail: harry.dollar@nassaubay.com • Councilmember John Mahon [Home 713.702.1185] E-mail: john.mahon@nassaubay.com • Councilmember Bryce Klug [Home 832.474.5461] E-mail: bryce.klug@nassaubay.com • Councilmember Jonathan Amdur [Home 281.333.3424] E-mail: jonathan.amdur@nassaubay.com • Councilmember Bob Warters [Home 281.333.4750] E-mail: bob.warters@nassaubay.com
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Approved a resolution canceling the May 6, 2017 City Officers’ Election due to unopposed races. Approved an ordinance to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Port Royal Drive and Upper Bay Road. Approved an annual resolution accepting the Anti-Fraud Policy designed to enforce controls and to aid in the prevention and detection of fraud, theft, waste, or abuse against the City. Approved an annual resolution updating the Investment Policy. Approved resolutions designating representatives for the City’s banking accounts. Approved a resolution approving the City Manager’s appointment of Pat Jones as Interim City Secretary. Approved a resolution denying Centerpoint’s statement of intent to increase rates. Approved an ordinance amending the FY16 Budget to recognize an increase in the general fund of $12,500. Heard presentation of Audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP and Council accepted it as presented. Approved an ordinance authorizing the sale of Certificates of Obligation to provide funding for the new Fire and EMS facilities. Join us for next month's Council Meeting: April 10, 2017 @ 7:00pm Nassau Bay City Hall View Council Agendas & Minutes Online: www.nassaubay.com/citycouncil
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