June 2024 Nassau Bay Compass Rose Newsletter

C mpass Rose

A monthly publication from the City of Nassau Bay

FOURTHOFJULYPARADEANDFIREWORKS

The Nassau Bay Special Events Committee (SEC) is in the planning process for this year’s Fourth of July Celebration, to be held on Thursday,July4.Theentirecommunityisencouragedtotakepart!

The day will begin with Citywide "Water Wars” from 12PM- 2PM. Participants may pick up a bandana at 18227 Hereford Lane on July 3rdor4thtoplay.Remember–nowaterballoonsallowed.

From 5PM to 9PM, the SEC will host a Fourth of July Celebration in David Braun Park with food and live music The Pie Contest will begin at 6:30PM, with prize categories for Best Presentation, Best Taste,andGrandChampion.

At6PM,jointhecommunityforaspecialparadetohonorandcelebrateourVeterans.Paradeline-upwillbeginat5PMatGloriaDei Lutheran Church. The float judging categories this year will includeLil’ Firecracker; Wagons& Wheels; Red, White and Blue; Most Patriotic;andGrandChampion.

Finally,the fireworks display sponsored by the City of Nassau Bay will begin at 9PM. The fireworks will be launched from the NassauBayPeninsula,somakesuretoclaimyourspottowatchtheshow!

Do you know a veteran in Nassau Bay? Let us honor them this July 4th with special signage! Please contact Michelle Micheli (mmicheli@peoplepc.com),andourNassauBaySpecialEventsCommitteewillinstallayardsign.

CITYOFFICERS’ELECTIONRESULTS

CongratulationstoHaleyUhlonbecomingthenewly electedCouncilPosition4.Atotalof620votersturnedout forthisMaylocalmunicipalelection.TheCityofNassauBay isatitsstrongestwhenourcommunityisinformedand engaged–wearestrongerwhenweallvote!

TheCityalsocongratulatesPhilJohnson(Mayor),Lucie JohannesSommer(CouncilPosition2),andAshleighKlug (CouncilPosition6)intheMayelection.TheCitylooks forwardtoworkingwitheachandeverycouncilmember.

CityCouncilheldaSpecialCityCouncilmeetingonTuesday, May14,2024,tocanvasstheresultsoftheMay4thGeneral Officers’Election.Thecanvassisanofficialcertificationof theMayelectionresults.PleasevisittheCity’swebsiteat www.nassaubay.com/608/voter-informationtoviewthe officialtabulation.

EachoftheseindividualswilljointheJuneCityCouncil meetingasofficialmembers.Therewillbeaformal recognitionofexitingCouncilmemberJamesAbbeyatthe

June meeting. Thank you for your two years of service, CouncilmemberAbbey!

To all of the candidates, the City of Nassau Bay would like to thank you for investing your time and efforts in this democratic process. We thank you for your dedication to wanting to make Nassau Bay thebestcitytolive,workandplay!

FAREWELL HR DIRECTOR CHANI HONEYCUTT

After more than five years of service to The City of Nassau Bay, HR Director Chani Honeycutt resigned on May 24, 2024. "I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the residents, city council, and city staff of the City of Nassau Bay for allowing me to serve and be a part of this community," said Ms. Honeycutt We would like to thank her for her hard work and dedication to the City and wish her luck in her future endeavors.

MEET BATMAN Available for Adoption!

Batman is a active young neutered male current on all vaccinations and microchip. If you're interested in meeting Petey, reach out to City of Nassau Bay Animal Shelter (832-5740877) today!

NASSAU BAY COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

On Saturday, June 29th from 7am-2pm Nassau Bay will be hosting a community garage sale! Don't miss out on a chance to do some late Spring cleaning, snag incredible bargains and connect with neighbors. Already busy that weekend? Ask or team up with friends to consolidate items and locations. If you would like to participate and/or have your address listed locally for better traffic please call or text Council Member Ashleigh Klug at 281685-3340.

REMEMBERING THOMAS SNEDECOR FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR

Thomas Charles Snedecor, 97, of Nassau Bay, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2024, after a long and adventurous life

Tom was born in Needville, Texas, to Charles and Cecelia Snedecor. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1944 and enlisted in the US Army/Air Force and then the US Navy Air Force in the VS program He attended A&M University on an agriculture scholarship for agricultural engineering and Southwestern University at Georgetown. Tom obtained his BS in Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston in 1949 and his MS in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University in 1962.

Thomas Snedecor married Elaine Shuford on August 4, 1946, and they began their married life in Houston, Texas, and raised 4 children: Thomas Michael, Richard Charles, Timothy Kevin, and Rebecca Elaine.

Tom began his professional career with the Texas Hwy Dept as a project engineer in Houston from 1949 to 1956. He then went to work for Chance Vought Corp as an Aero/ Astra Structural Engineer, and the family moved to Dallas from 1956-1964. Tom was then called to NASA Houston to begin his ultimate job as Engineering Manager for the Shuttle Program Office from 1964 until his retirement in 1992 During this time, Tom and Elaine moved their family to Houston, built their home in Nassau Bay, and remained members of Nassau Bay Baptist Church until their passing.

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

Registration for St Paul Catholic Church’s Early Childhood Program fall session is open. The program accepts children 1 year old (must be walking) through Pre-K 4. Tours are scheduled by appointment and additional information is available on the website at www.stpaulcatholic.org under the MDO/Pre-K tab or contact Sheri @ 281-333-0176 or szombory@stpaulcatholic.org.

NASSAU BAY HURRICANE & FLOOD PREPAREDNESS MEETING

Please join us on June 27, 2024, for an informative meeting to discuss hurricane and flood preparedness as we near the opening of Hurricane Season 2024. Guest speaker Dan Reilly will discuss the season’s hurricane forecast and his experience with past storms. There will be door prizes, snacks and drinks, and goodie bags. The event will be from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the Tom George EMS & Volunteer Fire Department. All are welcome!

BE PREPARED FOR FLOODING INCIDENTS

All properties in Nassau Bay are subject to flooding due to heavy rains and storm surge from tropical events. Follow the tips below to protect yourself and your property.

· Protect your home’s foundation by making sure your downspouts drain away from your house.

· Buy flood insurance. Don’t delay - there is a 30-day waiting period before a policy takes effect.

· Berms and other barriers that divert water onto other properties are prohibited. Play it safe, and don’t move dirt or sand without a permit.

· Report broken silt fences at construction sites. The sediment from these developments can clog our waterways and lead to flooded homes.

· Make an emergency supply kit for your home Register with the City’s Emergency Alert System, and follow the City of Nassau Bay on Facebook to see all watches, warnings, and other weather-related information issued by the National Weather Service.

· If you encounter a flooded roadway that is blocked off with barricades, remember – Turn Around, Don’t Drown.®

Visit www.nassaubay.com for more information on flood preparedness.

CALENDAROFEVENTS COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

May 13 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

June10:CityCouncilMeeting

June14:FlagDay

June14:CoffewiththeMayorandCityManager

June15:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager

June18:SafeCommunityPublicForumw/ CouncilmemberAbbey

June19:Juneteenth

June27:HurricanePreparednessMeeting

June28:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager

June29:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager

June29: CommunityGarageSale

ProclamationpresentedtoMs.Ms.Patricia Hemminghausinrecognitionofher100thbirthday. HOTFundCheckpresentationtoTexasOutlaw Challengefor$15,000.

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Approvedrequirementofperiodicdepartment performancereviewordinance

Approvedordinance2024-04-15regardingtax arrearsforelectioncandidate

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ApprovedtoformacommitteetohonorGeorge Abbey

AppointedDougAbeltoreinvestmentzone MarineworkshopwillbeheldMay22at6:00pmat thefiredepartment Electionwascanvassedmay14,2024

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