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ANNUAL JULY 4TH CELEBRATION It's time to get ready for this year's July 4th parade! Decorate your parade float, golf cart, bicycle, outfits and join the parade – no need to register, just line up at 5:15pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church parking lot (18220 Upper Bay Road). Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated entries! Music and vendors will be at David Braun Park from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. We would also like to invite all resident Nassau Bay veterans to ride in our annual July 4th parade. For veterans without their own transportation for the parade, please contact Stacey Amdur by email at staceyamdur@gmail.com. Water Wars @ Noon to 2:00pm: Get your water guns and water hoses ready to soak your neighbors in this fun event. You do not to register to participate in Water Wars! However, you do need to display a stars and stripes bandana on yourself, wagon or cart. You can pick up your free bandanas at 18639 Prince William Lane, from 9:00am to 10:00am on July 3rd or 4th. Please be sure to look out for prominently displayed bandanas while participating in this fun event! Note – water balloons, cars, and trucks are NOT allowed. Parade Lineup @ 5:15pm: Lineup begins in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church parking lot (18220 Upper Bay Road). No need to register, just check in with event volunteers on-site. Parade Starts @ 6:00pm: Parade begins at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and goes down San Sebastian to Point Lookout to Kingstree to Martinique to David Braun Park at Lake Nassau. Pie Contest @ 6:15pm: This year's contest will be open to any pie – peach, pumpkin, coconut, or any pie your heart desires! Prizes will be given to Best Overall, Best Taste, and Best Presentation. You must register in advance. No cost to participate. Please register online at www.nassaubay.com/specialevents. Fireworks @ 9:00pm Learn more about all of the events at www.nassaubay.com/ specialevents. Volunteers are also needed! Please visit the above link to sign up to volunteer. Let us know if you can offer a golf cart and/or drive a veteran during the parade. Contact Stacey Amdur or contact Kathy Prior by email at kathywhite1975@yahoo.com or by phone at 817- 845-9654 if you are interested in supporting this event.
REMEMBERING CHRIS REED
On June 7, 2019, Nassau Bay and the entire Houston Bay Area lost a great friend, colleague, mentor, leader, neighbor, and advocate. In his official capacities, Chris Reed served the City of Nassau Bay as City Manager from 2009 until 2015, and as the CCISD District #2 Board Trustee from 2017 until his passing. For all who knew Chris, we know this is an abbreviated and inadequate characterization of his service and impact on our community. Some of the highlights of his tenure as Nassau Bay’s City Manager include Hurricane Ike recovery, rebuilding of the City’s reserve fund, repair and rehabilitation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, construction of the dog park and peninsula nature trail, and the construction of the new City Hall facility. Those of us who had the good fortune of knowing Chris, know he was innovative and inspiring. He was dedicated to the community and was always looking for another way to improve upon previous accomplishments. He was driven to serve his neighbors and friends, and easily charmed all who knew him with his charismatic leadership and smile. Chris is survived by his wife Jana, their three children Logan, Chase, and Alexis, along with his parents, extended family, and countless friends. His passion for service, love of people, and commitment to education will ensure that his spirit lives on with all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. We offer our condolences to his family and all those who lost a true friend with his passing. We encourage all those who would like to honor Chris to ‘pay it forward’ with acts of service to their community. The family encourages donations in his honor to the following organizations: Texas EquuSearch at www.texasequusearch.org, the Concussion Legacy Foundation at www.concussionfoundation.org, and Communities in Schools at www.cisba.org.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 2019 Fourth of July Celebration........................................ July 4 City Administrative Offices Closed......................... July 4 Coffee with the City Manager....................... July 5, 9am City Council Meeting ...................................... July 8, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager..................... July 12, 9am Parks & Recreation Meeting (if needed). ...... July 17, 6pm Coffee with the City Manager..................... July 19, 9am Apollo Celebration: Cocktail Reception... July 20, 6pm Apollo Celebration: Movie in the Park...... July 21, 8pm Economic Development Corporation........ July 22, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager..................... July 26, 9am
For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, please visit: www.nassaubay.com/calendar.
NEW BUILDING PERMIT FEES
At the June 10th City Council meeting, the City of Nassau Bay adopted a new Schedule of Fees for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, and miscellaneous permits and related inspections. Residents can find the full schedule of fees at www.nassaubay.com/PermitFees. In the recent Texas legislative session, Governor Greg Abbott approved House Bill 852, which drastically changed the way that Nassau Bay determines building permit and inspection fees. House Bill 852 prohibits a city from setting their fees relative to the valuation of a home or project cost. The City has worked diligently to ensure this newly approved fee schedule adequately covers the costs of the work performed by the Building Department. This new fee schedule is not a response by the City to collect additional fee revenue. Nassau Bay's new Building Department fees and charges apply to permit applications and inspections that are filed on or after May 21, 2019 (per the House Bill). Questions about permits? Contact our Building Permit Technician Catrina Maxwell at 281-336-6292. You can also visit our website www.nassaubay.com/BuildingPermit.
CANBE CORNER
CANBE is so excited to announce Stellar Soiree: Discovering Nassau Bay! The event will be held at Nassau Bay City Hall (1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200) on Friday, September 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Attendees and sponsors will get to enjoy bites and treats from local businesses, vote on the project they would like the funds raised to go towards, and discover all that Nassau Bay has to offer! Plus, goodie bags will be given to all who attend to encourage you to explore the place you live, work and play. Individual tickets will be on sale soon. For sponsorship information, please email Ashley Graves at afgravesnb@gmail.com. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this amazing event! As always, Legacy Benches and Legacy Bricks are available for purchase at www.NassauBayCANBE.org.
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB Summer Heat – The hot sun is definitely
here until at least the end of September. Spring brought Nassau Bay beautiful temperatures and rains, which got our gardens off to a great start! Then came the middle of June, and on into July – now that beautiful, happy plant is drooping badly. Now what? Here are some basic guidelines to help your frown and perk up your plants: • Water plants thoroughly in the morning. New plants will need watering every day, possibly every other day. Leaves will hang almost straight down if they are really dry. Wait a few hours until 7:00pm / 8:00pm or better yet, early the next morning, to water as the plant may be just fine and “pop” back up. • Prolonged hot sun and dry soil are the main, but not the only, causes for wilting. Houston’s high humidity on a hot summer day can reduce the amount of water available from the roots. Wind can increase water needs and cause more drooping. Do not water until you give the plant time to recuperate! Overwatering can spell rot and doom. • Consider moving the plant to another location if the serious drooping continues, as it means it is just too much hot sun. Garden Club is on its summer hiatus. The next meeting will be September 10th. Do you have a plant you are proud of and would like to share? Please send a photo of your plant to info@nassaubaygc.org. Happy gardening!
THANK YOU COUNCILMEMBER AMDUR
At the June 10th City Council meeting, Councilmember Jonathan Amdur completed an eight-year term and was honored by Mayor Mark Denman for his service to the City. Additionally, a tree was installed at Howard Ward Park in recognition of his work and service. During his eight years on Council, Jonathan actively served on several committees, including the Economic Development Corporation, the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone / Redevelopment Authority, HoustonGalveston Area Council, and the Biggert-Waters [Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012] task force. Mayor Denman expressed his appreciation for Councilmember Amdur, noting, “Jonathan's service to our City has been stellar. His legal expertise was very valuable to our Council, which includes two engineers, a CPA, a realtor and a couple of senior business executives. He will be sorely missed. Be sure to thank Jonathan when you see him for his long-time volunteer service, which saw Nassau Bay make numerous improvements for our citizens during his term.” Former Councilmember Amdur: “I am incredibly grateful for having had the privilege to serve on Council for four terms. The best part, for me, was being able to provide a voice for Nassau Bay residents who might have otherwise felt they didn’t have a seat at the table. Our community is incomparable and all members of it should have the chance to be heard.”
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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for May 2019
POLICE
Total Service Calls........................... 364 Total Reports Taken........................... 39 Total Patrol Miles......................... 5,950 Crimes Against Persons...................... 5 Property Crimes...................................16 Arrests.................................................... 9 PD Code Enforcement........................ 2 Avg Response Times (minutes)...... 3.30
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls............................................. 40 Fires.......................................................... 1 Rescues................................................... 6 Motor Vehicle Accident...................... 3 Hazardous Conditions......................... 2 Fire Alarm ............................................. 4 EMS Assist........................................... 13 Cancelled in Route/Other.................. 9
EMS
Total Calls............................................. 75 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........... 43
35 YEARS OF SERVICE
On June 1st, Officer Hank Hughes celebrated his 35th anniversary with the Nassau Bay Police Department. Hank worked for the City of Nassau Bay for about six years prior to joining the Police Department. During his time with the NBPD, he has been assigned as an investigator and patrol officer. Officer Hughes is known for protecting the students in the Nassau Bay community by focusing on traffic around school buses while loading and unloading children. We thank Officer Hughes for his continued service and commitment to the Nassau Bay community.
WELCOME ROOKIE OFFICER
The Nassau Bay Police Department has a new rookie officer. Officer Donald Linder and his wife, Carly, welcomed their new daughter, Bailey Marie Linder, on June 6th. Big brother James is helping “take care” of his new sister. Congratulations to the Linder Family!
CELEBRATING APOLLO'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY Join the City of Nassau Bay as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission! Due to the City's proximity to NASA Johnson Space Center, the City of Nassau Bay sustained rapid development during the Apollo era to house astronauts, NASA employees, contractors and their families. We are proud to celebrate the City's contribution to human space flight in the past and into the future. The City of Nassau Bay and the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake are partnering for a two-day celebration to commemorate this historic anniversary of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing. Visit us at www.nassaubay.com/Apollo for the full details. Saturday, July 20th – Cocktail Reception: Join us at the Hilton Hotel (3000 E NASA Pkwy) for a private cocktail reception – break out your 60's era attire as this event pays homage to the Apollo era. The evening includes 60's music by The Crossroad Refugees, a hors d'oeuvres buffet, cash bar, recognition of Apollo members, a cigar rolling demostration, the International Space Station lunar landing video, fireworks, and desserts and dancing to end the evening. For tickets, email Melinda.Mintz@Hilton.com or call 832-864-0100. Sunday, July 21st – Movie in the Park: Nassau Bay will host a special Movie in the Park screening of the Apollo 11 documentary. This family friendly event includes something for everyone – food trucks, space exhibits, kid-friendly activities, face painting, complimentary moon pies, and of course, a free showing of the Apollo 11 film! Bring the whole family to Howard Ward Park (18300 Upper Bay Rd). Don't forget to bring your own chair or blanket. Festivities kick off at 8:00pm, with the film screening to start at approximately 8:30pm.
NASSAU BAY EMS RECEIVES SILVER PLUS AWARD
For the first time in Nassau Bay EMS history, the 911 EMS agency achieved the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mission: Lifeline® “Silver Plus” Award – a prestigious award presented by AHA for STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) heart attack patients. “When we identify a STEMI heart attack in the field, using advanced 12 lead ECG technology, Nassau Bay paramedics can quickly alert the hospital cardiologists while still on scene, allowing them to bypass the Emergency Department,” said Nassau Bay EMS Chief Shawn Doyle. “This allows our paramedics to take the patient directly to the cardiac cath lab for immediate treatment." Each year, more than 250,000 people experience a STEMI, which is the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. Typically, high-functioning EMS systems that receive the EMS Mission LifeLine award deliver patients directly to the cardiologist for intervention in less than 90 minutes, 75% of the time. Nassau Bay EMS has achieved this over 90% of the time within those same 90 minutes. “Receiving the Silver Plus award shows that working together with our local hospitals and the Volunteer Fire Department improves patient care and allows us to make the greatest impact in our health outcomes."
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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER TRIXY
Trixy is a sevenmonth-old female. She weighs just under 30lbs. Trixy is very sweet and extremely playful!
Help find loving forever homes for Trixy, and all of the dogs and cats at the shelter. Please call the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter at 281.333.2944 and schedule a time to meet one of our dogs or cats ready for adoption.
www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm Fri 7:30am-11:30am
Find us on Facebook @NassauBayAnimalPound
PENINSULA WILDLIFE RESERVE
Just a friendly reminder, NO PETS are allowed on the Nassau Bay peninsula, as the peninsula is a designated wildlife reserve consisting of 76.5 acres of wetlands. The Nassau Bay peninsula is also a sanctuary for native plants and wildlife. The peninsula also serves as public access to enjoy wildscapes, opportunities for wildlife watching, and quite escapes for urban residents to learn about life and nature. The peninsula is managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. To ensure the protection of the wildlife in the peninsula, signs have been posted to notify the public that citations will be issued. Animal Control Officers will be working with the Police Department to identify violators and will issue citations. Additionally, a camera has been installed at the entrance gate to assist in identifying violators.
CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor Mark A. Denman 281.333.9633 | mayor@nassaubay.com Mayor Pro Tem Don Matter, Position 1 832.260.4626 | don.matter@nassaubay.com Councilmember Ashley Graves, Position 2 281.330.5413 | ashley.graves@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 Bob Warters, Position 5 281.333.4750 | bob.warters@nassaubay.com Councilmember Matt Prior, Position 6 214.325.0520 | matt.prior@nassaubay.com
FEEDING THE WATERFOWL
The Nassau Bay Parks Committee knows that feeding ducks and geese at the Nassau Bay parks is a treat for many visitors to the parks, especially for young children. Unfortunately, bread is the dominant item that is being fed to the waterfowl. A recent “Hints from Heloise” states, “Ducks like the taste of bread, but it is bad for them. It has zero nutritional value, and, if they fill up on bread, they won’t be hungry for good, nutritional foods. Also, bread debris in the water can lead to algae buildup." "What are good choices to feed ducks? Lettuce, thawed raw peas, oats, birdseed, cooked rice, seedless grapes, and sweet corn - cooked or raw! Ducks in the wild eat grass, water plants, and insects. P.S. Making the ducks dependent on people feeding them is not ideal, but feeding them occasionally is OK." Another article indicates that eating bread causes Angel Wing in waterfowl, which makes their feathers grow too quickly. This strains their muscles and can stop them from flying. Swans can develop fatal gut and heart disease. Algal bloom from rotting bread in the water allows bacteria to grow and encourages rats. Algal bloom can also get into the lungs of birds and kill them. The Nassau Bay Parks Committee encourages visitors to our parks to follow Heloise’s advice. Also, if you feed the waterfowl, please do it in grassy areas away from the roadway and sidewalks. Birds in the roadway are subject to injury from passing cars, and birds eating on the sidewalks create messes, which pedestrians would prefer not to step into. Thanks for helping to keep our waterfowl safe!
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
JUNE 10, 2019 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Issued Certificates of Election and Presented a Certificate of Appreciation Administered Oaths of Office to Don to the Nassau Bay Nauticats Coaches Matter, John Mahon, and Bob Warters for leading the Pledges
Approved a resolution electing Councilmember Don Matter as Mayor Pro Tem. Authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement with Fire Recovery EMS, LLC, for ambulance billing and related professional services. Approved a resolution adopting a New Fee Schedule for fees charged by the Building Department. Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Approved a resolution appointing Bob Warters and reappointing members John Mahon, Tony Quezada, and Cindy Harreld-DeWease to the Nassau Bay Economic Development Corporation for two-year terms set to expire May 31, 2021. Join us for next month's Council Meeting: Monday, July 8, 2019 @ 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chamber
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