Nassau Bay City News - August 2015

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

AUG 2015

CITY NEWS LAKE NASSAU DREDGING

SCENIC CITY AWARD

The Lake Nassau Dredging Project - Phase 1 will begin on August 3rd. Dredging the lake is vital to improving drainage in the city and maintaining appropriate water levels to support aquatic life.

The City of Nassau Bay has earned the Bronze Scenic City Certification by Scenic Texas. Nassau Bay is one of 20 Texas cities to earn a five-year certification from 2015 - 2020.

Phase 1 will include excavating approximately 1,900 cubic yards of lake bottom and placing it in the 1.8 acre section in the open field behind the park pavilion. This material will go through a drying process and eventually be used in the trail expansion project in the park.

The Scenic City Certification Program is a project of Scenic Texas and its statewide program partners. It is the first program of its kind in the United States to incorporate a comprehensive set of model standards for design and development of public roadways and public spaces into one program. Texas cities apply to the program for evaluation of existing standards against the Scenic City Model.

Phase 2 will dredge the inlet area of Lake Nassau and transport that material to the holes dug during Phase 1. FAQs: Can we still go to the park? Yes, just be careful and cautious around the excavator and dump trucks carrying material through the park. Is the excavated material dangerous for people/ pets? No, the excavated material and truck pathway will be blocked off with orange construction fencing during this time. For your safety, please stay out of these areas.

In granting the city its certification, Scenic Texas took note of Nassau Bay’s strong on-premise sign ordinances and its efforts to protect its watershed, Lake Nassau, through erosion control projects. The erosion control projects also serve as additional habitat space for aquatic wildlife and plants. The Scenic City model reinforces the importance City Council and City Staff have placed on improving ordinances and investing in public spaces and infrastructure to improve Nassau Bay while maintaining our community’s unique character.

How long will dredging take? Phase 1 should take approximately three weeks. Phase 2 will immediately follow and should take three more weeks. The entire dredging process should be complete mid-September. I still have questions, who do I call? Please call the Public Works Department at 281333-2944.

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JULY 4TH CELEBRATION! Thank you to the Special Events Committee, City Staff, and everyone that participated in this year’s July 4th Parade! We had a great turnout and a wonderful celebration. More event photos are on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nassaubay Our Nassau Bay Veterans Won the Super Heroes Award

America's Red, White, and Blue Award

Grand Prize Winner

ROCK in the USA Award

Mayor Denman with the Pie Contest Winners Sprit Award

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR August 2015 Planning Commission Mtg(if needed).....Aug 4, 6pm Coffee with City Manager.....................Aug 7, 9am City Council Meeting............................Aug 10, 7pm Board of Adjustment Mtg(if needed)........ Aug 13, 6pm Coffee with City Manager...................Aug 14, 9am Party on the Square..............................Aug 15, 7pm Coffee with CIty Manager.................. Aug 21, 9am Parks & Recreation Committee........Aug 24, 7pm Coffee with City Manager................. Aug 28, 9am National Night Out.............................................Oct 6 For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, visit www.nassaubay.com/events

JOIN THE FUN! We are excited to host the August Party on the Square and hope you can join us for an evening of great music, unique food truck eats, and familyfriendly entertainment on Saturday, August 15th from 7-11pm on the Nassau Bay Town Square. Enjoy FREE Admission thanks to our sponsors! Gold Sponsor AMOCO Federal Credit Union Silver Sponsors Texas Citizens Bank NASA Area Management District Band Lineup: School of Rock - Local group of young extremely talented individuals covering classic & current hit songs.

Big Richard - Houston-based variety party band that knows how to put on an awesome show!

Hip Hop Hooray

- Dallas-based group bringing back 80s and 90s hip hop hits with their unique high-energy style. Sure to get you jammin' and groovin'!

Food trucks will be D'Lish Curbside Bistro & Onolicious Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Enjoy fun yard games like Giant Jenga and Cornhole. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at the Beer & Wine Tent. Bring your friends and lawn chairs for a great evening!

Add your event to the Community Calendar. Email event information to kristi.sykora@nassaubay.com

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We plan on continuing to offer Party on the Square events and adding more unique special events and activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Sponsors and partnerships with local businesses and organizations are crucial to being able to offer these events at no cost to participants. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. If you would like to join us in our effort to further improve quality-of-life and offer new and fun activities and events for our community, please contact City Special Events and Communications Director Kristi Sykora at 281.336.6283 or kristi. sykora@nassaubay.com.

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INSTALLING SOLAR LIGHTS

The first phase of the Solar Light Project is underway. As approved by City Council, the first 50 solar lights are now being installed.

These are advanced technology solar lights that eventually will replace all current decorative street lights in the city. Most light locations will remain the same but some lights will be moved depending on the results of a lighting analysis that factors in direct sunlight availability and overall neighborhood lighting levels. Contractors will be installing the lights and City Staff will be overseeing this project. Any questions about the installation process should be directed to Project Supervisor Scott Kline by calling the Public Works Department at 281-333-2944.

BY THE NUMBERS POLICE

Statistics for June 2015

Total Service Calls................................................................305 Total Reports Taken.................................................................51 Total Patrol Miles................................................................ 4,701 Crimes Against Persons.........................................................13 Property Crimes.......................................................................23 Arrests..........................................................................................10 Average Response Times (in minutes)......................... 2.63

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Total Calls...................................................................................31 Fires*............................................................................................. 2 Cooking Fire............................................................................... 0 Rescue.......................................................................................... 3 HAZMAT....................................................................................... 0 Motor Vehicle Accident........................................................... 2 Hazardous Conditions............................................................. 0 Fire Alarm...................................................................................13 EMS Assist................................................................................... 6 Canceled in Route/Other........................................................ 5 *Fire Information: 1. Assisted Webster FD with Structure Fire 2. Structure Fire in the 18500 Block of Martinique.

TOWN SQUARE FOUNTAIN

The Town Square Fountain repairs and new paint are complete! Thanks SD Concrete and BREE the Mural Girl for repairing and making our fountain beautiful!

EMS

Total Calls...................................................................................64 Total Patients in Nassau Bay................................................38

GARDEN CLUB

The garden club meets the second Tuesday of each month September-May. Activities include speakers sharing their knowledge about topics such as planting the gardens for the National 9/11 Memorial (NYC) and how to capture gorgeous flowers in a photograph. Frequent excursions to different parts of Houston are always fun. The garden club is open to all city residents and their guests. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8th at City Hall 9:30am - Social 10:00am - Program: The State of Our City with Mayor Mark Denman and City Manager Chris Reed For more information regarding club activities please contact Nancee Lynn at JL1430@aol.com.

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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE MONTH GINGER

MOMMA

Female

Female Approx. 4-5 Years Old

Ginger is very sweet and ready for a loving family.

Momma is such a sweet girl. She is eager to have a family to call her own.

For more information, please visit the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter 281-333-2944 www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter 18900 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay, TX Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm & Fri 7:30am-11:30am

FIRE DEPARTMENT SHELTER NEWS Recent RECEIVES AWARD Adoptions At the June 2, 2015 NBVFD business meeting, officers from the Hobby Airport Area Exchange Club presented a special award to the NBVFD. The Hobby Area Exchange Club has an Americanism program to recognize organizations that display the United States flag regularly and appropriately. Club officers included: Georgia Pemberton, President; Marta Tang, President-Elect, Marjorie Ivans, Treasurer, David Nash, Board Member, Keith Tipton, Board Member. NBVFD members Chuck Dickerson and Denis Arunz also received special recognition for the presentation they made about the Fire Department to the Exchange Club members.

WATER HYACINTH You may have noticed the recent growth of water hyacinth in the water around Nassau Bay. This plant typically thrives after heavy rains/ flooding in the area and usually dies off as the water salinity returns to normal. Due to the amount of water hyacinth and length of stay this year, City Staff is working with Texas Parks & Wildlife to find the best solution to remove this plant and prevent regrowth without harming other aquatic life.

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CONTACT US NASSAU BAY CITY HALL

281.333.4211

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 911 or 281.333.3473 During Business Hours 281.333.2677 E-mail: fire.station@nassaubay.com ●

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

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ANIMAL CONTROL

281.333.2944

281.333.2944

WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT During Business Hours 281.333.2944 Weekends/After Hours (Emergencies) 281.333.4200 MUNICIPAL COURT ELECTED OFFICIALS ●

281.336.6297 ●

281.333.4211

Fax 281.333.2301

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

COUNCIL MEETING RECAP July 13 Regular Council Meeting Held a workshop to discuss the City Manager’s proposed budget and Council goals for Fiscal Year 2016/17. Approved a resolution reappointing Jim Edwards & R.H. Dietz as regular members of the Board of Adjustment and Kyle Rone and Jerry Newberry as alternates on the board. Received a report from the HOT Revenue Task Force. Approved a resolution supporting storm surge protection and state funding for studies. Approved an ordinance amending the FY15 Annual budget. Authorized the City Manager to move forward with the sale of real property, as discussed in executive session. Nauticat Champ Meet Swimmers conducted the Flag Ceremony at the July Council meeting. Mayor Denman presented a certificate of appreciation to the swimmers for the flag ceremony.

Councilmember Bob Warters [Home 281.333.4750] E-mail: bob.warters@nassaubay.com

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