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APOLLO 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The City of Nassau Bay had a blast as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the historic
Apollo 11 mission with a two-day celebration on July 20th and July 21st. With the City's proximity to NASA Johnson Space Center, Nassau Bay was proud to celebrate the City’s contribution to human space flight in the past and into the future. The weekend began on Saturday, July 20th with a Night of Celebration at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Hotel. Almost 200 gathered in 60s-era attire to join in the festivities, which began with live 60s music and an hors d'oeuvres buffet. A brief program was held as Mayor Mark Denman honored seven Nassau Bay residents who contributed to the Apollo 11 mission. Honorees included George W.S. Abbey, Garland Bauch, John Crawford, Bill Davidson, Roscoe Lee, James (Monty) Moncrief, and Tom Snedecor. Each received an special commemorative Apollo 50th Anniversary coin. In addition, Mayor Denman issued a City proclamation in honor of the historic anniversary. Special guest speaker George W.S. Abbey, former director of NASA Johnson Space Center, remarked on America's race to the moon and described what it took to be the first ones there. Ending his words to a standing ovation, he urged the audience to continue their strong support of the manned space program as America strives to go back to the moon and beyond. The evening continued with a cigar rolling demonstration and special whiskey beverages, paying homage to the celebrations that occured as Apollo 11's astounding voyage came to an end in the Pacific. Outside on the Harbor Patio, attendees went back in time as they viewed the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing video, counting down to the historic first step on the moon. Grand finale fireworks lit up the night seconds after the conclusion of the video, and afterwards, desserts and dancing continued in the Atlantis Ballroom until 11:11pm. On Sunday, July 21st, the City held a Movie in the Park featuring the Apollo 11 documentary. More than 200 came out to eat moon pies, drink tang, and watch a detailed depiction of the Apollo 11 mission. Attendees cheered when the famous words "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" were heard on the screen. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, Nassau Bay also created an interactive map to allow individuals to see where the Apollo astronauts lived. With a QR code, individuals could participate in a self-guided driving tour of the homes of those who contributed to the Apollo missions, including Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Thanks to all who celebrated with the City for this historic occasion!
COMMUNITY a CALENDAR August 2019 City Council Budget Workshop..................... Aug 1, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager....................... Aug 2, 9am Board of Adjustment...................................... Aug 8, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager....................... Aug 9, 9am City Council Meeting .................................... Aug 12, 7pm NASA Area Management District............... Aug 15, 2pm Coffee with the City Manager..................... Aug 16, 9am Parks & Recreation Meeting (if needed)........ Aug 21, 6pm Coffee with the City Manager.................... Aug 23, 9am Coffee with the City Manager.................... Aug 30, 9am
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB
The Nassau Bay Garden Club is currently on a summer hiatus, however, its members have been hard at work on various projects in June and July to further the Club’s mission, which is to encourage interest in home gardening, promote civic beauty and conservation of resources, and to better horticulture practices. The first meeting of the year will be Tuesday, September 10th in the City Hall Council Chambers (2nd floor). The Club will welcome friends at 9:30am, with a special guest speaker at 10:00am, and Business Meeting at 11:00am. Mayor Mark Denman will address the audience with a report on the State of the City. The Garden Club invites all to attend – please bring a neighbor/friend/relative. All are welcome! A few hot weather tips as the end of summer get closer: 1) Cut off rose blooms as soon as they start to wilt. 2) Water only in the early morning. 3) Do not trim trees or bushes until much later – you will be cutting off new growth and blooms. Go out and enjoy our beautiful City!
CANBE CORNER
Don't miss it! CANBE's Stellar Soiree: Discovering Nassau Bay fall fundraising event will take place at Nassau Bay City Hall on Friday, September 20th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Mix and mingle while enjoying bites, sips, and treats from local businesses. Raffle prizes, entertainment and voting on a project for City enhancement are just part of the fun! If you own a business and would like more information on sponsorship, please contact Ashley Graves at 281-3305413 or at afgravesnb@gmail.com. Individual tickets can be purchased at www.NassauBayCANBE.org. Calling all Juniors and Seniors! CANBE is looking to fill the role of Junior CANBE board member, a great way to give back to your community and gain knowledge of a being on a non-profit board with full voting rights. Those interested can contact Gayle Nelson at ghnelson2016@gmail.com.
WELCOME DENA MAHAN
Please welcome Dena Mahan as the City of Nassau Bay's new Emergency Management Coordinator! Dena is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective emergency management program focused on enhancing the City's ability to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Dena is a Certified Emergency Manager and has nearly 20 years of experience in the field. She previously worked for the cities of League City and La Porte, and also spent several years with FEMA helping communities recover from disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Dena’s favorite time of year the Texas wildflower season. She also enjoys traveling and is always planning for the next adventure with her husband (a real-life rocket scientist) and little girl.
CIRQUE LA VIE AT ST. THOMAS FUN FEST
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church and School is gearing up for their annual Family Fun Fest to take place on Saturday, October 5th, beginning with a familyfriendly Fun Run at 7:00am. The Family Fun Fest will start at 9:00am and run until 2:00pm. Cirque La Vie is a modern, contemporary circus arts company that offers shows, events, workshops, and classes. This group of talented artists will perform an aerial spectacular show at 10:00am, so stop by to see this amazing exhibition! St. Thomas is located at 18300 Upper Bay Road. For more information on Fun Fest, please call 281-333-2384 or visit St. Thomas' website at www.sttaec.org.
CITY BUDGET PROCESS The City of Nassau Bay is preparing the City's budget for the coming fiscal year. The following calendar lists the activities staff and City Council will follow as we prepare the budget. You can learn more about the budget process on our website at www.nassaubay.com/budget. 08/01 Tenative Budget Workshop City Manager’s DRAFT Budget delivered to City 08/02 Secretary, made available to public, and posted on website as DRAFT Budget of DRAFT Budget to City Council and 08/12 Presentation Public Budget Hearing Chief Appraiser certifies approved appraisal 08/31 HCAD roll; Calculation of effective and rollback tax rates Presentation of Final Budget to City Council and 09/09 Second Budget Public Hearing; Adopt Budget by Ordinance Special Council Meeting to adopt Budget if 09/23 Tenative Certified Roll is received late 09/23 Tenative First Public Hearing if Tax Rate Increase
10/01 Fiscal Year 2020 Begins
10/07 Tenative Second Public Hearing if Tax Rate Increase 10/14 Adopt Tax Rate by Ordinance
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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for June 2019
POLICE
Total Service Calls............................ 370 Total Reports Taken........................... 31 Total Patrol Miles......................... 5,064 Crimes Against Persons...................... 3 Property Crimes................................... 11 Arrests.................................................... 8 PD Code Enforcement........................ 0 Avg Response Times (minutes)...... 2.80
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls............................................. 31 Fires......................................................... 0 Rescues................................................... 3 Motor Vehicle Accident...................... 4 Hazardous Conditions......................... 3 Fire Alarm ............................................. 4 EMS Assist............................................. 8 Cancelled in Route/Other.................. 9
EMS
Total Calls............................................. 89 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........... 49
WATER CONSERVATION
The dog days of summer are upon us! Here are a few friendly water conservation tips to help reduce drinking water consumption and help the water supply. Following these tips helps the City’s daily usage and could also prevent water rationing in the event of a drought. Remember “every little drop counts!” • Irrigate your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening. • Replace broken irrigation heads and adjust accordingly. Water your lawn not the sidewalk or grass. • Use native plants and flowers when planting. • Install rain sensors on your irrigation system so you don’t irrigate in the rain. • Look into rain barrel irrigation. Please visit the Galveston Bay Foundation Website for additional information. • Fix leaky toilets. • Install low flow shower heads and faucet aerators. • Limit showers to 5 minutes and turn off water while brushing your teeth. For more information, please visit www.takecareoftexas.org
STORM WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Public Works Department, in coordination with the City's Infrastructure Committee, began inspecting and improving the City's storm water system. After many meetings and site visits to each lift station, engineering and design work was completed. This project consists of the installation of seven (7) new 10 HP non-clog pumps, three (3) new control panels and two (2) variable frequency drive units. Over 100 feet of new discharge piping and gravity lines were installed by a combination of the Street, Line Repair, and Parks crews. The new pumps will replace the old pumps along Upper Bay Road, along with installation of new discharge piping. A new storm water pump station was designed at the entrance of David Braun Park in order to move a tremendous amount of rain water during a heavy rainfall event. All work is being accomplished by the City (not contractors), which is a huge cost savings to the City's taxpayers. With hurricane season upon us, the completion of this project is a high priority. Some smaller projects and maintenance have been delayed until this project is complete. Although the City is experiencing extreme heat conditions, crews continue to battle on with this project. We salute our great Public Work employees and their hard work!
GOLF CART SAFETY REMINDER
Golf carts have made their way from the golf course and into many resorts, small towns and local neighborhoods. Nassau Bay is no different! It's easy to view golf carts more as novelties than true motor vehicles, but the fact is they pose similar risks as your car or motorcycle, especially when taken off the golf course. Safety remains of the utmost importance in Nassau Bay. As summer continues, let’s remember the need for safe and legal golf cart operation. According to City regulation Sec 17-54 (a): “All drivers of motorized carts shall hold a valid driver's license and shall abide by all traffic regulations applicable to vehicular traffic when using the authorized streets and parking areas of the City.” Remember, it is never legal for a golf cart to be driven by an unlicensed driver, even if there is a licensed driver in the cart. Although golf carts are a fun way to travel around Nassau Bay, City regulations do not allow operation of motorized carts on sidewalks at any time. In addition to penalties for traffic violations, there can be fines for violating the City’s golf cart regulations. Our regulations do not currently require restraints for occupants of golf carts, but it is always best to be aware of the safety risks, especially for young children. Safe travels!
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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER
Duke is a very sweet dog that gets along well with both large and small dogs.
Help find loving forever homes for Duke, and all of the dogs and cats at the shelter. Please call the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter at 281.333.2944 and schedule a time to meet one of our dogs or cats ready for adoption.
www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm Fri 7:30am-11:30am
Find us on Facebook @NassauBayAnimalPound
BACKING BACK TO SCHOOL
This year, St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church will be Backing Back to School for McWhirter Elementary. McWhirter Elementary is a Title 1 School with more than 79% of its children below or at the poverty level, which means families often have to choose between rent, food, and school supplies each fall. Please join St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church and School in backing McWhirter’s children, teachers, and staff as they go back to school! Join us by taking a backpack from Brumley Hall, filling it with the enclosed district-requested supply list (Kroger bundles these items at a discount!), and returning it to St .Thomas for a blessing by August 11th! These children need you! St. Thomas is located at 18300 Upper Bay Road and is open from 7:30am until 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, please call 281-333-2384.
CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor Mark A. Denman 281.333.9633 | mayor@nassaubay.com Mayor Pro Tem Don Matter, Position 1 832.260.4626 | don.matter@nassaubay.com Councilmember Ashley Graves, Position 2 281.330.5413 | ashley.graves@nassaubay.com Councilmember John Mahon, Position 3 713.702.1185 | john.mahon@nassaubay.com Councilmember Bryce Klug, Position 4 832.474.5461 | bryce.klug@nassaubay.com Councilmember Bob Warters, Position 5 281.333.4750 | bob.warters@nassaubay.com Councilmember Matt Prior, Position 6 214.325.0520 | matt.prior@nassaubay.com
NASSAU BAY TELEVISION YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The Nassau Bay Television YouTube Channel is now live! Stay up-to-date on everything the City has to offer with videos featuring Nassau Bay’s best bites, special events, recreational activities, and other ways to play in Nassau Bay! Make sure to subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when new videos have been added so you don’t miss a thing! Please visit www.nassaubay.com/ NassauBayTelevision to find all of our Nassau Bay Television videos. If you would like to see something featured, email chani.honeycutt@nassaubay.com.
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP -
JULY 8, 2019 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Received an update on the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (BAHCVB). Tabled action on an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-33 (entitled “Inspection of Premises; Ordering Remedial or Preventive Action”) of the Presented a Certificate of Appreciation Nassau Bay Municipal Code to the Nassau Bay Nauticats Champ to allow the City to provide Meet Swimmers for leading the Pledges. notice and opportunity to cure and then to take remedial or preventive action at City cost and to charge the cost to owner and file a lien. Approved creation of a code enforcement committee for further exploration of issue. Approved first of two readings of an ordinance amending Nassau Bay Municipal Code Chapter 4 – Buildings and Construction, Article V. – Contractor Registration and Building Department Fees, to add Section 4-157. – Permits for Construction Activity. Authorized the addition of a new account to the City’s depository bank portfolio for the purpose of receiving EMS revenue. Tabled a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a First Amendment to Communication Site Lease Agreement with Clear Wireless LLC. Approved first and only reading of an ordinance amending the FY19 Budget. Approved a resolution reappointing Ron Swofford and Donald C. Matter and appointing Ashley Graves to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ) for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2020. Approved a resolution reappointing Janie Snider and Pete Seroka, and appointing Doug Tracy, to the NASA Area Management District (NAMD) for four-year terms of office to expire June 1, 2023. Join us for next month's Council Meeting: Monday, August 12, 2019 @ 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chamber
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