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EASTER IN THE PARK
APRIL 2, 2023
Join the Special Events Committee on Sunday, April 2nd at 2PM for the annual Nassau Bay Easter Egg Hunt. The annual Easter Egg Hunt is a long-standing Nassau Bay tradition that you don’t want to miss out on – it’s fun for kids of all ages!
The Egg Hunt starts at 2PM sharp at David Braun Park at Lake Nassau. This year, the SEC is introducing an Egg Hunt for children with special needs. This will take place on the pickle ball courts. Keep in mind, parking in David Braun Park is limited, so arrive early! Before and after the hunt, take advantage of the Easter-themed selfie station with the Easter Bunny.
Not only will you get to see the Easter Bunny during our event, but you will also get to experience this year's petting zoo! You aren’t going to want to miss out on this year’s Easter Egg Hunt!
Please monitor the city's website and facebook page for weather updates. We hope to see you there!
BEAUTIFICATION DAY MARCH 24 & 25
The Parks & Recreation and Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful Committee, in cooperation with the Nassau Bay Garden Club held it’s annual Beautification day on March 24th and 25th!
The two Committees supported the Garden Club by providing volunteers and supplies for the five Garden Club Gardens (Tranquility, Reflection, Circle Garden on Upper Bay, the two entrance gardens to Nassau Bay, and Butterfly Garden in Swan Lagoon). In addition, the planters on Upper Bay Drive, Founders Park, David Braun Park, and several beds in Howard Ward Park and Swan Lagoon Park also received new spring flowers. The Parks and Recreation Committee expanded the event to 2 days to accommodate over 100 volunteers to help with projects like painting the white wall on Point Lookout Drive, painting the median curbs yellow, refreshing ‘Nassau Bay’ sign flowers and adding flowers to the median on Bal Harbour Drive. On Saturday, March 25th there was a bounce house, snow cones, and pizza for the volunteers and their children. A BIG thank you to the Garden Club, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful Committee for all their hard work!
APRIL 2023 Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281.333.4211
Welcome Interim City Manager
Brad Stafford
The City of Nassau Bay Welcomes Brad Stafford as the Interim City Manager.
Brad’s first day as Interim City Manager was Wednesday, February 22nd. Brad brings with him over 30 years of Municipal Government experience and is currently the Client Services Director at Bleyl Engineering. Brad received his bachelors degree from Texas Tech University and is a Certified Public Manager.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Mary, and two grown children. If you can’t find Brad anywhere, check the lake because he’s probably fishing.
You can contact Brad Stafford at brad.stafford@nassaubay.com.
Welcome to Nassau Bay, Brad! We are glad to have you.
Welcome Acting City Secretary
Zina Tedford
The City of Nassau Bay Welcomes Zina Tedford as the Acting City Secretary
Zina was hired the as Acting City Secretary for the City of Nassau Bay at the end of February 2023. Prior to joining our community, Zina embraced many paths in her public service career including employment with a law firm that focused on public finance and city secretary for several Texas cities.
Zina began her public service career with the City of Kirby in 1986 as a water billing clerk, promoted to the position of City Secretary in 1988, and officially appointed City Manager 2001.
After 11 years as City Manager, Zina retired and was recruited as Interim City Clerk for the City of La Marque and has served as City Secretary/ Clerk for the Cities of La Marque, Shavano Park and Castle Hills.
NASSAU BAY NAUTICATS
The Nassau Bay Nauticats Swim Team will have open Registration (online) through April 14th, followed by inperson on April 15th in the lobby of the NBHA Building @ 1322 Space Park Dr, Suite C, for our Summer Swim Season, for swimmers ages 5-18. Registration is a two-step process; both online and inperson are needed. We are a fun, family-friendly team, rooted in the Nassau Bay community for almost 60 years.
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Zina holds a BA in Criminal Justice- emphasis in law enforcement from the University of Texas San Antonio. Her certifications include Certified Public Manager and past Texas Municipal Clerks' certification and recertification. Zina is an active member of the Texas City Manager’s Association (TCMA), TCMA Ethics Commission, Texas Women’s Leadership Institute and Texas Municipal Human Resources Association.
Zina is a proud mom of 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
CANBE CORNER
CANBE would like to thank all those who came out to support the Roscoe Lee Salute and a big thank you to Texas Wealth Management, Griffin Partners, and Indy & Liberty for being top sponsors. The event was a wonderful success!
Looking for a unique gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or that special graduate?! Check out our Legacy Bricks or Legacy Benches, a perfect way to honor your loved one. Please visit www.NassauBayCANBE.org for details.
We compete against other teams in the Clear Creek Swim League, with Swim Meets on Saturday mornings, in June and early July. For registration and more information, visitwww.Nauticats.org.
HAPPY 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, OFFICER VELASCO!
Officer Moses Velasco celebrates fifteen years with the City of Nassau Bay
WELCOME OFFICER
BENJAMIN BEDFORD!
KEEP NASSAU BAY BEAUTIFUL CURB
NUMBER PAINTING PROJECT
The Parks & Recreation and Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful Curb Number project has begun! The Sub Committee, led by Chase Waterwall and Michelle Barecky, will send volunteers to repaint curb numbers over the next several months. You will get a flyer on your door so keep an eye out! This project is a free service to residents. Paint and supplies provided by the City of Nassau Bay, while volunteers from KNBB and the Parks and Recreation Committee will perform the painting. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to become a volunteer, reach out to Michelle Weller at michelle.weller@nassaubay.com or 832-868-8663.
BY THE NUMBERS
POLICE
THANK YOU!
The Parks & Recreation committee worked with the Nassau Bay Rocks ladies Janis Basalmo & Angie Chivers who donated two picnic tables in honor of Mediterraneo Market & Cafe owner Sonia Kotb and the late Magdy Kotb who passed on March 22, 2022. Mayor Phil Johnson made a proclamation to honor Magdy Kotb by making March 22, Magdy Kotb Day.
ST. THOMAS SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp at St. Thomas is stacking up to be an amazing adventure! This year we are offering themed weeks for all ages including, Camp Invention, chess, archery, fencing, art, cooking, pre-k playtime and more. Registration is open now at this link. https://stesnb.org/summer-camp-2023/
Total Service Calls ........................... 267 Total Reports Taken .......................... 48 Total Patrol Miles ........................ 5,343 Crimes Against Persons ..................... 5 Property Crimes .................................. 10 Arrests .................................................. 22 Avg Response Times (minutes) 1.62 FIRE DEPARTMENT Total Calls............................................ 22 Fires 3 Rescues ................................................... 1 Motor Vehicle Accident ..................... 0 Hazardous Conditions ....................... 4 Fire Alarm ............................................ 5 EMS Assist ............................................ 8 Cancelled in Route/Other 1 EMS Total Calls............................................ 58 Total Patients in Nassau Bay 21 Statistics for February 2023
GARDEN CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS
The Nassau Bay Garden Club will hear about using native plants for pollinator gardens. Speakers Patty Steinke and Virginia Pierson have been members of the local Native Plant Society since the mid 2000s where they have both served as officers.
The Audbon Society defines a native plant as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money. The key to getting started is picking the right plants for your area
The monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., with social time followed by the program and business meeting. The meetings are held at the City Hall Chambers at 1800 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay.
The Nassau Bay Garden Club Style Show and Luncheon will host it biennial event at 11 a.m. May 12 at the Lakewood Yacht Club. The “Fashions by the Bay” event will include lunch in a coastal setting with Garden Club and leading community members modeling spring and summer fashions, announced Rhonda David and Royce Walker, co-chairs of the event.
The event is the single fundraiser for the club that provides countless philanthropy projects for Nassau Bay and surrounding communities, including scholarships for students studying horticulture, design and maintenance of six gardens, the sponsorship of the junior gardens of Robinson Elementary and St .Thomas Episcopal schools, Beautification Day, Arbor Day, monthly speakers on conservation, preservation, gardening and general education programs. The Clothes Horse Boutique, located in the historic district of League City, will provide the fashions. The event also includes silent and live auctions.
Tickets are $65 each. To secure tickets, contact Gun Frame at 281-486-5700 or agframe@comcast.net. For additional information, contact Royce Walker at rwalkeus@yahoo.com. They are accepting reservations and payment for the luncheon.
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
• Approved the first and only reading on an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Approved the Audited Financial Statements and accompanying documents for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP and acceptance of same by council
• Approved second and final reading to amend Ordinance No. O2013-708 and Ordinance No. 02016-745 adopting several codes to be known as the building code, establish minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structure by providing standards for supplied utilities, facilities and other physical conditions to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupational use, providing condemnation of buildings/structures unfit for human occupancy and use the demolition of such structures; repealing entirely ordinances previously adopted in conflict.
• Approved second and final reading to amend city ordinance No. O2013-718 at Section 8-30 and Section 8-31 by repealing these two sections entirely and replacing them with new Section 8-30 and 8-31; which will adopt the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code and provide for future adoptions of amendments, providing penalty for violation as noted in Section 8-33.
• Approved second and final reading to amend city ordinance No. O2000-511 and O2000-521 amending Chapter 8.5 of the Code of Ordinances, Flood Damage and Prevention.
• Approved the City Manager to negotiate and sign contract for the renovations of ballfield.
• Approved Resolution No. R2023-2277 Katie Frazier to replace Sarah Horton on the Parks and Recreation Committee.
• Approved the selection and search process for a City Manager and appointment of City Manager Search Committee, as discussed in Executive Session Join us for next month's Council Meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023. Visit www.nassaubay.com/CityCouncil for more details on the meeting.
CITY ELECTION NOTICE
CONTACT YOUR CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor Phil Johnson
281.734.1074 | phil.johnson@nassaubay.com
Councilmember Don Matter, Position 1
832.260.4626 | don.matter@nassaubay.com
Councilmember Lucie Johannes Sommer Position 2 832.338.1828 | lucie.johannes.sommer@nassaubay.com
Councilmember Ashley Graves, Position 3
281.330.5413 | ashley.graves@nassaubay.com
Councilmember James Abbey, Position 4 979.422.2383 | james.abbey@nassaubay.com
Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Mossman, Position 5
281.333.2194 | sandra.mossman@nassaubay.com
Councilmember Michelle Weller, Position 6
832.868.8663 | michelle.weller@nassaubay.com
The City of Nassau Bay will conduct a General Election on May 6, 2023. Nassau Bay residents will have the opportunity to elected three (3) Council Members (Positions 1, 3 and 5). These positions are currently held by Don Matter, Ashley Graves, and Sandra Mossman.
Early voting will be conducted from April 24th - May 2nd. Nassau Bay residents may vote at any Harris County polling place. Dates, times, and locations will be updated on the City’s website or by visiting www.harrisvotes.com.
Election Day voting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200, Nassau Bay, Texas 77058 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (281) 336-6281 or visit the City’s website for more information.