Nassau Bay Compass Rose Newsletter - March 2018

C mpass Rose MARCH 2018

GOODBYE WINTER, WELCOME SPRING

The first day of Spring is March 20, 2018 and the City of Nassau Bay is ready to welcome more hours of sunlight, blooming flowers and springtime decor! There are several upcoming family-friendly events happening around the City to help you enjoy the weather and welcome Spring!

BEAUTIFICATION DAY

Saturday, March 24th at 8:00am In 1976 the tradition of Beautification Day began. Individuals, families, young, and old – come by yourself or bring anyone who loves to garden – are invited to help in this once a year beautification project. The Garden Club has supported this endeavor through the years. Join us at 8:00am at the pavillion at David Braun Park (18900 Upper Bay Rd). Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

Hurricane Harvey and several ice and snow days wreaked havoc on the plants throughout the City. Volunteers on Beautification Day clean up the City's 43 maintained gardens (which include esplanades). This volunteer event is also a great way to meet your Nassau Bay neighbors and support the City. Any amount of time helping to keep our City beautiful is greatly appreciated.

NEW this year is the Beautification Day Vintage T-shirt Contest!

Dig through your closets and wear the oldest Beautification Day t-shirt you have! A prize will be awarded to the winner.

SPRING FORWARD REMINDER

We will "Spring Forward" on Sunday, March 11th – don't forget to set your clocks one hour forward on Sunday. Additionally, this is a great time of year to check your smoke and CO detectors and replace their batteries! It is recommended to replace the batteries at least twice a year, so doing this at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time is a good homeowner habit.

EASTER IN THE PARK

Saturday, March 25th at 2:00pm Join the Nassau Bay Special Events Committee on Sunday, March 25th at 2:00pm for the annual Nassau Bay Easter Egg Hunt! In addition, enjoy photo board selfies and pictures with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt starts at 2:00pm sharp in David Braun Park. Get there early so you don't miss out!!!

PARTY ON THE SQUARE

Saturday, April 28th at 6:00pm Save the date! Get ready for a party at Town Square with great music and delicious food truck eats. A family-friendly event you won't want to miss!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 2018 Coffee with the City Manager................. Mar 2, 9am Planning Commission (if needed) ............................ Mar 6 Coffee with the City Manager................. Mar 9, 9am City Council Meeting................................ Mar 12, 7pm Garden Club Social/Program.......... Mar 13, 9:30am Coffee with the City Manager.............. Mar 16, 9am Parks & Rec Committee Meeting (if needed).... Mar 21 Coffee with the City Manager.............. Mar 23, 9am Beautification Day................................................ Mar 24 Easter in the Park....................................... Mar 25, 2pm Coffee with the City Manager.............. Mar 30, 9am

April 2018 Planning Commission (if needed)............................ April 3 Coffee with the City Manager............... April 6, 9am City Council Meeting................................ April 9, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager............. April 13, 9am Va Va Bloom! Luncheon & Style Show....... April 13 Parks & Rec Committee Meeting (if needed)... April 18 Coffee with the City Manager............. April 20, 9am Coffee with the City Manager............. April 27, 9am For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, please visit: www.nassaubay.com/events.

WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE

Can three guys really cover thirty-seven Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? Clear Creek Community Theatre presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]," a fastfiring comedy that does just that as it parodies all the Shakespeare plays (plus the sonnets!) with only three performers in two acts. This full-of-energy play opens on April 6th. For more information, including detailed performance dates and hours, call 281-335-5228.

EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

The City congratulates Officer Moses Velasco for 10 years of service, and Officer Jerel Crowder for 5 years of service! Thank you Moses and Jerel!

NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB

Va Va Bloom! Spring Luncheon & Fashion Fundraiser When: April 13, 2018 Where: Lakewood Yacht Club Tickets: $60.00 Individual $600.00 Table of 10 Contact: Betty Armstrong at rwarmstrong43@verizon.net Blossom into Spring! Shrug out of those well worn winter sweaters and come join the Nassau Bay Garden Club for Va Va Bloom, the Club's biennial Fundraiser and Luncheon. This event enables the Garden Club to give an annual scholarship to a student majoring in a horticulture related field.

Additionally, funds are used to care for six gardens located in the City. Beautiful spring fashions will be provided by Back Bay, Casanovas Downfall and The Clothes Horse.

There will be live and silent auctions with items donated

by Total Wine, Lewis Jewelers, and the Houston Zoo, as well as other amazing contributions.

March 13th Garden Club Social & Program Dark, gray winter days - enough! Join the Garden Club on March 13th as they host a program full of glorious blossoms.

Stacy Froeschner, co-owner of NASA Flowers, will be on hand to teach floral designs and ways to brighten your home!

Join us at 9:30am for a Social with coffee and snacks and at 10:00am for the Program. Meeting to follow.

EASTER CELEBRATIONS

The Tabernacle Experience, March 16th thru March 25th: Take a transforming journey through a Full Scale Replica of The Tabernacle of The Wilderness at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. For event information and hours, or to make a reservation, visit http://gdlc.org/tabernacle.

Holy Week at St. Thomas, March 25th: Everyone is welcome as St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church begins Holy Week on March 25th with a Palm Sunday Passion Narrative at 8:00am and 10:30am. Additional events include Stations of the Cross, Luminary Labyrinth, and a Maunday Thursday service. Good Friday services will be at 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Holy Week culminates April 1st with an Easter Sunday candle-lit vigil during sunrise at 6:30am and regular services at 8:30am and 10:30am. Call 281-333-2384 for full information.

2nd Annual Nassau Bay Community Sunrise Easter Service, April 1st: Members and ministers from Nassau Bay churches will join together for the 2nd Annual Sunrise Easter Service. Bring a lawn chair or golf cart (drive-in style) for coffee, donuts, and fellowship at 6:40am, and the service at 7:00am. This event is put on by the community – if you would like to help, there is a place for you. For more information, contact Danny Myers at 281-744-5202 or by email at Danny@LighthouseVS.com.

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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for January 2017

POLICE

Total Service Calls............................ 304 Total Reports Taken........................... 33 Total Patrol Miles.......................... 5,816 Crimes Against Persons...................... 6 Property Crimes.................................. 10 Arrests.................................................... 11 Avg Response Times (minutes)..... 3.36

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Total Calls.............................................. 49 Fires............................................................ 2 Rescue....................................................... 2 Motor Vehicle Accident...................... 2 Hazardous Conditions......................... 2 Fire Alarm.............................................. 16 EMS Assist................................................ 9 Cancelled in Route/Other............... 11

EMS

Total Calls.............................................. 69 Total Patients in Nassau Bay.......... 27

JOIN THE NBTV CREW NBTV is looking for volunteers with

knowledge and ability in the following areas: • Film production • Film editing • Film making • Hair/Make-up Artist If you have experience in any of these areas and are interested in becoming a part of the NBTV crew, please contact Ashley Graves at afgravesnb@gmail.com with NBTV in the subject line.

ANNUAL HOME TOUR

The Houston Symphony League Bay Area will host their 17th Annual Home Tour on Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th. This year's tour features four homes in the Bay Area, with two homes fronting Galveston Bay. Each home has a unique and interesting history, design, and style to explore. Home Tour tickets are $20, with proceeds supporting music education enrichment programs in local schools.

Please visit www.hslba.org for more information about the Home Tour.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT After acquiring his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, Roscoe Lee and his wife, Tuie, moved to Nassau Bay in 1967. As a NASA contractor, Roscoe supported the NASA Johnson Space Center in the Apollo, Apollo-Soyuz, Skylab, Space Shuttle, and International Space Station Programs until his retirement in July 2016. During his 49+ year span, Roscoe received numerous awards, including a Group Presidential Medal of Honor Award for his work during the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission.

Roscoe began his volunteer work when he was appointed to the Planning Commission, under the sponsorship of Nassau Bay's first City Manager Howard Ward. Roscoe currently serves as Chairman of the Planning Commission and has served under every City Manager and Mayor. A significant accomplishment was the coordination and approval of the Fred Griffin application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD), which resulted in the development of Nassau Bay Town Square beginning in 2008. When asked why he continues to serve on the Commission, Roscoe jokingly responds "that the City doubles his salary every year".

Roscoe is a charter member of the Parks Committee, for which he currently serves as Interim Chairman. In 1994, Roscoe worked with David Braun to raise funds for playground equipment in (now) David Braun Park, and also helped install the equipment with many other Nassau Bay residents.

During his tenure on the Committee, he supported the development of comprehensive master plans for David Braun Park and Swan Lagoon Park.

Roscoe has supported Beautification Day since Tuie, among others, initiated this program. He participated in the Galveston Bay Foundation planting of marsh grass on the shores of the Peninsula and works yearly on the annual peninsula clean-up. Since Hurricane Harvey, Roscoe, Tuie, and Justin volunteer to walk dogs from the Animal Shelter, resulting in their recent adoptions of Ziggy and Teddy. Roscoe and Tuie are proud to say that their sons, Jason and Justin were born and raised in Nassau Bay.

BEST AND BRIGHTEST

The City of Nassau Bay has been named one of Houston's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for the seventh consecutive year!

This award identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. An independent research firm evaluates a variety of factors as well as surveying employees to select the award recipients.

This award is also a reflection of the quality of staff employed with the City. Our employees take pride in their work and enjoy working together to make Nassau Bay the best it can be.

Our employees also enjoy working for a city that has such wonderful residents and business owners that are active and engaged in the community. Want to join our team? View current job openings and apply online at www.nassaubay.com/jobs.

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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER

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Help find loving forever homes for all of the dogs and cats at the shelter.

Please call us at 281.333.2944 and schedule a time to meet one of our dogs or cats that are ready for adoption. For more information, visit www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter.

Teddy and Johnny recently found their forever homes and were adopted last month. Congrats to their new fur-parents!

Find us on Facebook @NassauBayAnimalPound

PARKS DEPARTMENT REMINDER PLEASE NOTE: Pets of any kind are not allowed on the tennis courts at David Braun Park. Signs have been posted. Please help us by keeping the tennis courts clean and clear for tennis players!

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Look out! St. Thomas’ first graders opened businesses from baked goods to makeup and nails. The students learned about economics, marketing, and money management. They raised $238 over three days, with funds to be donated to the school library!

CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Mark A. Denman

281.333.9633 | mayor@nassaubay.com Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Mossman 281.333.2194 | sandra.mossman@nassaubay.com Councilmember Don Matter, Position 1 832.260.4626 | don.matter@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 Jonathan Amdur, Position 5 281.333.3424 | jonathan.amdur@nassaubay.com Councilmember Bob Warters, Position 6 281.333.4750 | bob.warters@nassaubay.com

CANBE CORNER Be the FIRST to get your Legacy Bench to

honor someone special! Contact Gayle Nelson at ghnelson2016@gmail.com to order directly. Be on the look out for our CANBE sample Legacy Bench coming soon to City Hall. Check out our website for details regarding the new Rewards Program where you can choose from many I NB products (caps, mugs, aprons or bags) and sport your support for our City of Nassau Bay. As always, Legacy Bricks can be ordered at City Hall or on our website. For more information please visit www.NassauBayCANBE.org and make sure to LIKE us on Facebook @NassauBayCANBE.

RAINY DAY MESSAGE

Flash flooding can occur anywhere, and unfortunately, Nassau Bay has several areas prone to street flooding. Residents are always encouraged to exercise caution in flood-prone areas and to remain aware of weather reports forecasting heavy rains. Additionally, we encourage residents to protect their vehicles during storms and potential street flooding. Take caution, lower your risk of damage, and find higher ground – such as your driveway – for your vehicles during flood events.

COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

February 12, 2018 - Regular Council Meeting

Approved second and final reading of an ordinance calling the May 5, 2018 City Officers’ Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmember Positions 2, 4 & 6.

Approved a resolution supporting an Office of the Governor grant a Certificate of application for the Nassau Bay Police Presented Appreciation to Scout Pack Department for Rifle Resistant Body #389 after leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Approved a resolution requesting financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board and authorizing the filing of an application for financial participation.

Approved first reading of an ordinance a Proclamation to amending the comprehensive zoning Presented Bal Harbour Homeowner's ordinance by replacing in its entirety Association for thir continued the portion of the accessory building efforts in the City. regulations that deal with “air conditioning or similar accessory structures” in Appendix A - Zoning Subsection Section 11-1000 (accessory building regulations) and replacing the portion that deals with said “air conditioning or similar accessory structures” with a new portion of section 11-1000 (accessory building regulations) dealing with what shall now be entitled “air conditioning or similar accessory equipment”, defining “similar accessory equipment” and clarifying the effect of the elevation of the height of a structure on setbacks and similar regulations; providing for a penalty and for severability; and providing for codification.

Join us for next month's Council Meeting: Monday, March 12, 2018 @ 7:00pm - Nassau Bay City Hall

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