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CCEF ANNUAL NASSAU BAY PENINSULA CLEANUP
Join us on February 13th for Clear Creek Environmental Foundation’s Annual Cleanup Event. If you would like to participate in the general Clear Creek clean up, please gather at the boat ramp at Highway 270 (Egret Bay Blvd) on the League City side at 8am. For those wanting to contribute more toward the cleanup of the City’s Peninsula, trash bags and bottled water will be available at the peninsula gate. If weather permits, someone will be at the gate to answer questions. Join us at 8:30am if you wish to be part of a group. If later works better, come when you can, grab a trash bag at the entrance and strike out on your own. Most importantly, prepare to encounter wet and muddy conditions so wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Please bring your own gloves. Cleanup usually lasts til noon, or until you get tired. All volunteers are greatly appreciated! For more information, you may contact Mayor Mark Denman, an active volunteer each year, by phone at 281.333.9633 or by e-mail at mayor@ nassaubay.com.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR February 2016 Planning Commission Mtg (if needed)....Feb 2, 6pm Groundhog Day...................................... Feb 2 Epicurean Evening......................Feb 4, 6:30pm Coffee with City Manager................Feb 5, 9am Farmer's Market (every Saturday)............Feb 6, 10am Knights of Columbus BBQ & Fish Fry......... Feb 7 City Council Meeting.......................Feb 8, 7pm Garden Club Meeting.................Feb 9, 9:30am Coffee with City Manager..............Feb 12, 9am CCEF Annual Peninsula Cleanup....Feb 13, 8am Rescheduled Boat Parade...............Feb 13, 6pm Presidents' Day (City Hall Closed)............ Feb 15 Coffee with City Manager..............Feb 19, 9am Coffee with City Manager..............Feb 26, 9am CCCT Miss Firecracker Contest.. Feb 26-Mar 13
March 2016 Primary Election City Hall........ Mar 1, 7am-7pm Police Chief Retirement Celebration..Mar 2, 3pm 15th Annual Home Tour....................... Mar 4-6 Coffee with City Manager............... Mar 4, 9am 6th Annual Crazy Krewe 7K & 3K.... Mar 5, 8am Garden Club Meeting................ Mar 8, 9:30am Easter in the Park.......................... Mar 13, 2pm City Council Meeting.................... Mar 14, 7pm Coffee with City Manager............. Mar 18, 9am Coffee with City Manager............. Mar 25, 9am Chamber Golf Classic...........................Mar 28 For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, visit www.nassaubay.com/events
POLICE CHIEF RETIRING
Police Chief Joe Cashiola has announced his retirement. Cashiola has served the citizens of Nassau Bay for over 34 years in the Nassau Bay Police Department. Please join us on March 2nd to celebrate his retirement and thank him for his service. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 3:00 - 5:00pm Nassau Bay City Hall 1800 Space Park Dr. #200
CUPID'S CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE
The Annual Christmas Boat Parade that was cancelled by the U.S. Coast Guard due to the high winds and severe weather in December, is now the Cupid's Christmas Boat Parade and will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 6:00pm.
The parade will begin with fireworks launched from the Nassau Bay Peninsula at 6:00pm followed by brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay.
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GARDEN CLUB NEWS
Please join us on February 9, 2016 at City Hall for our monthly program. The featured presenter will be Jim Blanton, Program Director for Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, and he will share tips and advice on planting gardens for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife. Social meet and greet begins at 9:30am and the program at 10:00am. All residents are invited to join the Garden Club monthly programs. For more information about the Nassau Bay Garden Club please visit www.nassaubaygc.org or contact Cherry Nims at cherrynims@hotmail.com or 713-294-4268.
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
ELECTION NOTICE
The City of Nassau Bay will be holding an election on May 1, 2016 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Councilmembers for Positions 2, 4, & 6. The filing period for the general election will begin January 20, 2016 and end on February 19, 2016. Any person wishing to file for candidacy may pick up an application from the City Secretary during the following dates and times: Filing Dates and Times: Start Date: January 20, 2016 End Date: February 19, 2016 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday: 7:30am - 11:30am City Secretary City of Nassau Bay 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 Nassau Bay, Texas 77058
On January 15, 2016, the Garden Club planted a Chinese Fringe tree in Howard L. Ward Park and held a nice ceremony to celebrate Nassau Bay's Arbor Day. The Chinese Fringe tree will have beautiful clusters of white flowers for two to three weeks each Spring and will be a truly unique tree for our community to enjoy for years to come.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
NBGC Members Lin & Richard Warrington were recently invited to be part of the local PBS show "Manor of Speaking" that is a follow-up to Downton Abbey. Dressed for the time period of the program, Lin was chosen to ask a question for the host, Ernie Maniouse, and his panel of experts to answer during the show. The episode aired January 10th looking great on camera Lin!
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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for December 2015
POLICE
Total Service Calls....................275 Total Reports Taken.....................26 Total Patrol Miles...................7,073 Crimes Against Persons.................5 Property Crimes............................5 Arrests.........................................9 Avg Response Times (in minutes)....1.91
MORE BUSINESSES MOVING TO NASSAU BAY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The amount of occupied office space in Nassau Bay continues to inch higher as buildings are being renovated and more businesses begin to move into Nassau Bay. Many of them are NASA subcontractors as well as others who are seeking comparable rents in an area that has great access to I-45 and State Highway 3 as well as the clients they serve. Such is the case in point for 2400 NASA Parkway. The property is comprised of two 4-story buildings with 80,000sq.ft. each. It was built in 1984; however, this building was awarded an Energy Star label in 2012 and 2013 for its operating efficiency. It is categorized as Class B office space.
*Fire Information: 1.Assist Webster FD with Structure Fire 2. Assist Webster FD with Structure Fire
Boxer Property over a year ago completed property renovations and Boxer Workstyle at 1322 Space Park, a two-story office building with approximately 123,089sq.ft. Built in 1966, the space is part of a three-building office complex located in Nassau Bay.
Total Calls.................................28 Fires............................................ 2 Rescue.........................................2 HAZMAT......................................0 Motor Vehicle Accident.................2 Hazardous Conditions..................5 Fire Alarm....................................7 EMS Assist...................................4 Canceled in Route/Other..............4
EMS
Total Calls.................................55 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........28
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Animal Control Officer Troy Bradfield has been with the City for over 18 years. He passionately cares for the City’s wildlife and abandoned animals, and assists residents with all their animalrelated questions. From finding loving homes for the dogs and cats that wander into our community to helping deal with opossums, raccoons and even snakes, Troy is a friend to all animals. In addition to adopting out 28 dogs and 12 cats in 2015 and reuniting over 40 with their owners, Troy also assisted the Public Works department on various projects throughout the City. Thank you for your hard work, Troy!
The property has undergone interior and exterior renovations to bring an updated look and new amenities to the entire complex, allowing the space to be dog-friendly for tenants. “A crisp, clean and cohesive design is carried both inside and outside of the building,” said Designer Rogelio Rendon. "In the common areas, way-finding accent colors in windows and painted areas complement the sealed concrete floors. This play of color incorporated into the design will guide visitors and tenants through the space.” Amenities inside the building incorporate the customary Boxer Workstyle executive suites with shared lobby areas and collaborative common space. The complex has lounge areas, as well as an interior common area, a large lounge area with a break room, and a large conference room. Exterior updates include a food truck docking area for a dynamic outdoor food court, a dog park for tenants to bring pets to work under personal supervision, outdoor courtyards, and sun-shaded seating. With over 1 million sq.ft. of office space, the City of Nassau Bay, being directly across from NASA Johnson Space Center, hopes to continue to meet the needs of businesses seeking office space.
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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER
Nassau Bay Animal Shelter has several animals available for adoption or foster. If you are looking to add a member to your family or know someone that is, please call us or come visit the shelter today. Shelter Location: 18900 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay, TX Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am 281-333-2944 www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter
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FIRE ENGINE 82 & MEDIC 8 RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING The Fire Service has a rich history steeped in customs and traditions. One of the longstanding traditions that dates back to the days of horse drawn pumpers in the late 1800s is the ritual of commissioning a new piece of apparatus during a "wet-down" and "back-in" ceremony. During that era, newly acquired horses, along with the pumper, were washed at their new firehouse, then backed into the firehouse bay where the firefighters would fit the horse with it's new harness, placing the company in service. These days, a new fire truck is sprayed down, dried, and then put in reverse while firefighters help "push" from the front bumper into the firehouse bay.
This year, the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department was able to start the new year off with one such ceremony. On January 16th, citizens, city officials and emergency responders joined together to wetdown and back-in their brand new, state-of-the-art, Engine 82. The Fire Department was pleased to be joined by Nassau Bay EMS who were commissioning their brand new ambulance, Medic 8. As such, both vehicles are now officially commissioned and ready to respond, providing a critical service to the residents of Nassau Bay.
The City of Nassau Bay is contracted with AmeriWaste to provide residential and commercial sanitation services as well as residential recycling. Residents receive back-door sanitation pick-up services as part of their annual property tax payment. Residents may place their bagged trash or trash cans near their back door in an accessible area for pick-up on Mondays and Thursdays. Yard debris or heavy items must be placed curbside on Mondays for collection. Residential recycling is a fee-based service and residents must contact AmeriWaste to set-up service for Back Door Recycling at $36.70/year or Curbside Recycling at $18.11/year. 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 should 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 Recyclable Items Are CLEAN/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 Please DO NOT include: • 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)
Please abide by the above listed guidelines. 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. Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281-333-4211
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COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
CONTACT US
NASSAU BAY CITY HALL • 281.333.4211 After-Hours Emergency 281.333.4200 E-mail: city.receptionist@nassaubay.com
January 11, 2016 - Regular Council Meeting
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT • 911 or 281.333.4200 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 • 281.333.2944 ANIMAL CONTROL • 281.333.2944
Presented a Proclamation to Nassau Bay Garden Club for Arbor Day. Presented an appreciation proclamation to Tommy
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT During Business Hours 281.333.2944 Weekends/After-Hours (Emergencies) 281.333.4200 MUNICIPAL COURT • 281.336.6297 ALL OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS • 281.333.4200 ELECTED OFFICIALS • 281.333.4211
Fax 281.333.2301
• Mayor Mark Denman [Home 281.333.9633] E-mail: mayor@nassaubay.com
Cones for his dedicated service to Nassau Bay.
• Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Mossman [Home 281.333.2194] E-mail: sandra.mossman@nassaubay.com
Approved a resolution entering into a joint election agreement with Clear Creek Independent School District to share the City’s polling place at City Hall on May 7, 2016.
• 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
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• Councilmember Bob Warters [Home 281.333.4750] E-mail: bob.warters@nassaubay.com
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Approved the first reading of an ordinance calling the May 7, 2016 City Officers’ Election electing a Mayor and three Councilmembers, Positions 2, 4, & 6.
THANK YOU ASTROS!
On January 21st, Houston Astros Caravan visited the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department, including: Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers #43, Luis Valbuena #18, and Radio Broadcaster Robert Ford!
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