Nassau Bay Compass Rose Newsletter - December 2016

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HOLIDAY IN THE PARK

Saturday, December 10, 2016 2:00 - 4:00pm Howard Ward Park Please join us for the Annual Holiday in the Park event hosted by the Special Events Committee and the City of Nassau Bay. Meet Santa, play in the snow, slide down the snow slide, sing carols, and enjoy hot chocolate.

For more information, please visit www.nassaubay.com/specialevents.

CLEAR LAKE BOAT PARADE Saturday, December 10, 2016 6:00pm After Holiday in the Park, you can watch or participate in the 55th Annual Clear Lake Christmas Boat Lane Parade. Fireworks will be launched from Nassau Bay Peninsula at 6:00pm to signal the start of the parade.

You can enjoy this event from land or by boat.

More than 100 brightly decorated power and sailboats will traverse the Clear Lake channel from South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay. For more information, please visit www.nassaubay.com/specialevents.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR December 2016 Coffee with the City Manager.......... Dec 2, 9am The Nutcracker - BAHBT.....................Dec 2-11 A Christmas Story - CCCT...................Dec 2-18 Nauticat Poinsettia Fundraiser...................Dec 3 Planning Meeting (if needed)................. Dec 6, 6pm NBGC Christmas Luncheon..... Dec 7, 11:30am Coffee with the City Manager.......... Dec 9, 9am Holiday in the Park....................... Dec 10, 2pm Christmas Boat Parade.................. Dec 10, 6pm NB Baptist Church Musical....... Dec 11, 5:30pm City Council Meeting.................... Dec 12, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager........ Dec 16, 9am Christmas (City Offices Closed 23rd & 26th)...............Dec 25 New Year's Eve......................................Dec 31

NASSAU BAY 101 GRADS

The second class of Nassau Bay 101 particpants graduated! We celebrated participants with an official graduation ceremony during the November 14th City Council Meeting.

Nassau Bay 101 is a six-week course that gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a city.

Participants meet City Staff and Elected Officials and learn all about each City Department through facility tours, interactive sessions, and demonstrations.

If you are interested in participating in our next Nassau Bay 101 class (Dates TBD), please contact Kristi Sykora at kristi.sykora@nassaubay.com or 281.336.6283.

January 2017 New Year's Day........................................Jan 1 New Year's Holiday (City Offices Closed)................Jan 2 Coffee with the City Manager........... Jan 6, 9am City Council Meeting....................... Jan 9, 7pm NBGC Meeting & Luncheon......Jan 10, 9:30am Coffee with the City Manager......... Jan 13, 9am Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (City Offices Closed)...Jan 16 Coffee with the City Manager......... Jan 20, 9am Coffee with the City Manager......... Jan 27, 9am For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, please visit: www.nassaubay.com/events

To submit your event, please send information to kristi.sykora@nassaubay.com

HOLIDAY THEATRE

Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre will present a classic production, The Nutcracker, from December 2-11 at the University of Houston Clear Lake - Bayou Theater.

Learn more at www.bahbt.org.

Clear Creek Community Theatre located in Nassau Bay will present A Christmas Story, by Philip Grecian, based on the 1983 movie of the same name. All little Ralphie Parker wants under the Christmas tree is his own genuine Red Ryder BB gun, but his mom, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself tell him "You'll shoot your eye out!"

Celebrate the Holiday Season with this classic, heartwarming tale, running December 2-18.

Learn more at www.clearcreekcommunitytheatre. com.

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VOLUNTEERS

On November 1st, we celebrated and honored volunteers that contribute to making Nassau Bay the wonderful place that it is.

A special gift was given to an outstanding volunteer, Michie Coldwell. Michie is an active volunteer for Nassau Bay and one way he volunteers is by riding his bike around the City picking up litter and reporting any issues or concerns he finds along the way. We gave Michie a brand new bike complete with additional safety features. As you can see in the photo, the gift was truly appreciated and he took a test ride around the room.

View more event photos at www.facebook.com/ nassaubay

GARDEN CLUB NEWS

The holiday season is almost upon Nassau Bay! The entrance walls, shoreline and gardens have all been spruced up thanks to the many awesome residents who came out for Beautification Day! The City and Garden Club would especially like to thank Tuie Lee, Cherry Nims, and Chick-Fil-A on 646.

GIVING BACK

The US Marine Corps Reserve Unit of Galveston, TX, Toys for Tots has several collection sites around the area and a few in Nassau Bay now through December 15th.

Nassau Bay City Hall 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 CVS 1610 NASA Road 1 Dollar General 18091 Upper Bay Road New and unwrapped toys are accepted. A variety is desired because toys and items are needed for newborns through age 17. All toys collected in Nassau Bay will be redistributed to needy children throughout our area and extending into Galveston and South Houston.

Donations will also be accepted at Holiday in the Park on December 10th from 2-4pm at Howard Ward Park (18300 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay).

The weather is cooler so it is a great time to plant colorful dianthus, marigolds, snap dragons, pansies, and cyclamen.

Not sure what to plant?

A walk through any one of the six gardens which are maintained by the Garden Club will give you many ideas about all the kinds of plants that flourish in this area (Zone 9).

Did you have small, brown moths fly into your yard a few weeks ago? They lay eggs in your grass. The larvae will eat the grass at the roots. Please read about sodworms to learn about the treatments needed.

Fall is a wonderful time to be outside gardening so consider grabbing an empty flower pot and a pack of flowers to plant. Placing it by your doorway will make it look merry and bright!

Happy Holidays from the Garden Club!

Learn more about the Garden Club and the upcoming events on their website at www.nassaubaygc.org.

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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for October 2016

POLICE

Total Service Calls....................304 Total Reports Taken.....................43 Total Patrol Miles...................6,972 Crimes Against Persons.................6 Property Crimes..........................18 Arrests.......................................13 Avg Response Times (minutes)......3.78

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Total Calls.................................27 Fires............................................ 2 Rescue.........................................3 Motor Vehicle Accident.................4 Hazardous Conditions..................1 Fire Alarm....................................5 EMS Assist...................................8 Canceled in Route/Other..............4

HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK Thanks for joining us for the Annual Halloween in the Park event. The costumes were fantastic and the hayride, haunted peninsula trail, s'mores and spooky stories, dancing, and other activities provided a fun time for all!

Please help us thank the Special Events Committee Members and the many volunteers that made this such a wonderful event!

We look forward to next year's event and for the next Special Events Committee event, Holiday in the Park on December 10th from 2-4pm at Howard Ward Park.

EMS

Total Calls.................................72 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........33

CITY STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Marisela began employment with the City of Nassau Bay in November 2014. As City Secretary, Marisela has a tremendous responsibility. The City Secretary is appointed by the City Council as recommended by the City Manager. Marisela is responsible for the preparation and documentation of City Council meetings. She is also the keeper of all official records such as contracts, ordinances, resolutions, bids, and insurance policies. She handles all public information requests. The City Secretary assists with bid documents and records all bids. Marisela has a major responsibility for the preparation and supervision of City elections. She recently gained certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk in the State of Texas and will be sworn in as Secretary of the Salt Grass Chapter.

Marisela has a degree from Midland College in Midland, Texas. She also holds the title of Mother, Wife, Sister, and Daughter. Marisela is very active in her children’s life including coaching their softball/baseball teams as well as participating in community events.

View more Halloween in the Park photos online at www.facebook.com/nassaubay.

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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER ?

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RESIDENTIAL TRASH

Residents receive back-door sanitation pick-up services as part of their annual property tax payment.

The back-door pickup is a special benefit to residents and our City and allows for our streets to look cleaner and to maintain our City's appearance.

Please make sure you are following the rules.

• Residential trash is collected on Monday and Thursday. If a collection day falls on a holiday, it will be collected the next regular trash day.

The City is fortunate that AmeriWaste provides service on many holidays. Please check the website calendar which is updated as soon as City Staff is informed of holiday trash collection times.

• Citizens should keep household trash at the garage or back door location for collection.

• Heavy trash is collected on Mondays. All yard debris, grass clippings (clippings must be bagged and not placed loosely in a trash can), and household appliances/furniture must be placed at the curb for collection.

• Residents must bundle the following materials: rubbish, brush, tree limbs/trimmings and other wood waste. Bundles may not exceed 5 feet in length, 18 inches in diameter, and 50 lbs in weight. Bundles should be placed within 5 feet of the roadway. Residents are limited to 5 bundles and 10 bags per pickup.

• No hazardous substances are allowed.

• To keep our neighborhoods clean and free of debris, do not place curbside items until the evening of the day before pickup.

If you have any questions about your service, please call AmeriWaste at 281.331.8400.

Help find loving forever homes for all of the dogs and cats at the shelter. Please call us and schedule a time to meet one of our dogs or cats that is ready for adoption.

281.333.2944 www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter 18900 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm & Fri 7:30-11:30am

RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING

Residential recycling is a fee-based service that residents can utilize with AmeriWaste for $36.70/year for Back Door Recycling or $18.11/year for Curbside Recycling. Once a resident has established service they will receive a 35-gallon plastic rolling recycling cart in which they collect and co-mingle recyclable items. Pick-up is provided on Thursdays. It is the same day as trash service, but the recycling cart must be placed noticeably apart from trash items. It is important only recyclables go in the recycling cart.

Any trash placed in the recycling cart compromises AmeriWaste’s ability to recycle the recyclable items.

Accepted (Cleaned/Rinsed): • Aluminum Cans or Aluminum Foil Products • Tin or Bi-Metal Cans • Glass Bottles • Plastics #1 through #5 • Corrugated Cardboard (Flattened) • Newsprint, Magazine, and Paper Items NOT Accepted: • Items Contaminated with Food • Ceramics, Mirrors, Auto Glass • Plastic #6, Plastic Wrap, Grocery Bags, Egg Cartons, Disposable Take-Away Containers, Flammable Containers • Packing Peanuts, Food-Contaminated Paper (i.e. Pizza Boxes) Including unacceptable items may contaminate entire truckloads of recycling and prevent their proper recycling.

For more information about the residential recycling program or waste pick-up service, please visit www. nassaubay.com/recycle or contact AmeriWaste at 281.331.8400.

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GO PAPERLESS

Are you still receiving a printed water bill? Did you know that you can go paperless? The City of Nassau Bay Water Department offers several paperless options. You can save paper and even save time by setting up automatic payments.

1. Go Online: www.nassaubay.com/paperless 2. Register: Use your account number and pin located in the top right corner of your bill.

Select “register for additional services” to create your own login for future use.

3. Choose a Paperless Option: • • • •

Make a One-Time Credit Card Payment Credit Card Auto-Draft E-Bill Bank Draft

CONTACT US

NASSAU BAY CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION & WATER BILLING • 281.333.4211 After-Hours Emergency: 281.333.4200 E-mail: city.receptionist@nassaubay.com VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2677 After-Hours Emergency: 911 or 281.333.4200 E-mail: fire.station@nassaubay.com POLICE DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2212 After-Hours Emergency 911 or 281.333.4200 PUBLIC WORKS/ ANIMAL CONTROL/ BUILDING PERMITS • 281.333.2944 After-Hours Emergency: 281.333.4200 MUNICIPAL COURT • 281.336.6297 Email: municipal.court@nassaubay.com

Let's Connect

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

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COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

November 14, 2016 - Regular Council Meeting Presented a proclamation for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Presented checks for events that contribute to Nassau Bay's tourism and hotel industry: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Texas Outlaw Challenge Gulf Coast Film Festival Keels & Wheels Approved a resolution reappointing James Edwards to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

Approved the Economic Development Corporation Minutes of the July 27, 2016 minutes as approved by the EDC at the October 17, 2016 meeting.

Authorized the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to install 50 street lights to meet the 2016 quota, abandon the decorative lights, and move away from the solar lights.

Approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the no parking ordinance to include no parking on Space Park, west of Nassau Bay Drive and no parking on Surf Court, south of Space Park from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance pertaining to the Planned Unit Development to add articles 16.7-320 designation of PUD District, 16.7-800 Procedures, 16.7- 820 Changes to a PUD Master Plan, 16.7-830 Platting, and 16.7840 Recording a PUD. Approved the first and only reading of an ordinance amending the FY17 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.

Scout Troop 957 conducted the flag ceremony and led the Pledges during the Council meeting.

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Join us for next month's Council Meeting: December 12, 2016 @ 7:00pm Nassau Bay City Hall View Council Agendas & Minutes Online: www.nassaubay.com/citycouncil

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