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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Join the City of Nassau Bay as we celebrate Independence Day with fun-filled activities throughout the day! The Special Events Committee is excited to announce the return of Nassau Bay’s Fourth of July celebration! This year’s event will kick off with Water Wars, a City-wide water fight, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Starting at 4:00pm, join us at David Braun Park for food vendors, live music, and a pie contest. A parade honoring Nassau Bay’s veterans will begin at 6:00pm. If you are participating, please meet in the Gloria Dei parking lot to line up at 5:15pm. There will be awards for “Most Patriotic”, “Red, White, & Blue”, and “Wagons & Wheels”. If you are a veteran and would like to be in the parade, please RSVP for your spot in the parade by emailing nassaubaytx@gmail.com or calling Erin Boyd at 832-549-6525. Finally, at 9:00pm, the celebration will end with a bang as we watch an incredible firework show over the lake! We look forward to celebrating with our community once again! Water Wars @ Noon Water Wars is back! Please join us on July 4th in a City-wide water fight from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. You can play on foot, bikes, wagons, and golf carts. No cars or trucks for the safety of our participants, please! Get your water guns and water hoses ready to soak your neighbors in this fun event. You do not have to register to participate in Water Wars! All you need to do is display a stars and stripes bandana on your person, wagon or cart. Participant bandanas may be picked up from 8:30am to 10:00am at 18639 Prince William the morning of the 4th of July. Celebration at David Braun Park @ 4:00pm Starting at 4:00pm, join us at David Braun Park (18900 Upper Bay Rd) for food vendors, live music, and a pie contest. School of Rock is back to entertain parade goers! Pie Contest Sign-Up: Get those recipes ready for the Annual 4th of July Pie Contest! Please have your entry to the David Braun Park tent between 5:00pm and 5:30pm on the 4th. Remember the parade starts at 6:00pm so plan accordingly! Judging will occur at the completion of the parade in the park. Don't forget to label your dishes if you want them returned. The sign-up link to enter the contest (and to judge) can be found on our website at www.nassaubay.com/specialevents. Fireworks @ 9:00pm Watch as a beautiful fireworks display is launched from the Nassau Bay peninsula. Fireworks display begins at 9:00pm. More information on each of the activities can be found on our website
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.
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB
The Nassau Bay Garden Club extends an invitation to any and all to visit the Club's first meeting of the new fiscal year on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at 9:30am in the Nassau Bay City Hall Council Chambers (1800 Space Park Drive, Suite #200). Speakers will be Mayor Bob Warters and City Manager Jason Reynolds, who will discuss the State of the City and all its recent changes. A lot has happened in the last year, and there are many plans for Nassau Bay in the coming year. There will be some time before the business meeting for questions and answers. Please bring a neighbor/friend and plan to go somewhere local for lunch after the meeting. During this hot summer, remember to water your plants frequently, preferably early in the day, and spray nuisance bugs sparingly with dilute dish soap and water [2 drops Dawn to 1 quart water] so as not to harm our pollinators. If you have a shady area, put a few slices of orange, mango, and/or pineapple on a plate for them and another bowl for a drink and/or a bath. Be sure to remove all standing water to keep mosquitoes away. Wear sunscreen and enjoy your summer.
NASSAU BAY AWARDED AA+ BOND RATING
City Council recently approved issuing a certificate of obligation up to $2,425,000 to finance future road improvements, stormwater line repairs, back-up power for the City’s stormwater system, a stormwater SCADA monitoring system, water/sewer lift station generators, replacement EMS ambulance, unified development code update, and park improvements. As part of the process, the City requested a Standard and Poor's (S&P) Global Bond Rating in order to pursue more competitive interest rates on the private market. S&P Global rated the City of Nassau Bay a bond rating of AA+, which is the highest rating a municipality of our size is able to obtain. Some of the key factors in this high rating include a very strong economy, strong management, strong budgetary performance, and very strong liquidity. Thank you to City Staff (especially Finance Director Csilla Ludanyi and Senior Accountant Jaime Vasquez) and Council for their stewardship in this process.
NEW EMPLOYEES AT CITY HALL
Please help the City of Nassau Bay welcome the newest members of our team, Tana Welch, Lacy Zapalac, and Kristin Edwards! Tana is our new Building Department and Code Enforcement Clerk. She has be filling the position as a temporary employee for a few months, but was brought onboard as a part-time employee with the City on May 26th. Welcome to Nassau Bay, Tana! Lacy Zapalac began June 14th as the Municipal Court Administrator/Deputy City Secretary. Lacy joins us from the City of League City and brings with her seven years of experience in Municipal Court. She is also a certified Level III Clerk with the Texas Court Clerks Association. Welcome to the team, Lacy! Kristin Edwards will join our team as the Director of Communications and Tourism. Previously, she was the Public Relations and Marketing Administrator for the City of Deer Park and worked in a communications role with the City of Huntsville. Edwards holds her Master of Public Administration degree and her Bachelor of Mass Communications degree from Sam Houston State University. Welcome aboard!
THANKS, COUNCILMEMBER MAHON
At the June 14th City Council meeting, Councilmember John Mahon completed an eight-year term and was honored by Mayor Bob Warters for his service to the City. Councilmember Mahon was originally elected to City Council in May 2013. John also served on the Economic Development Corportation for eight years. Prior to becoming a councilman, Mr. Mahon was the chairperson on the City’s Special Events Committee. John Mahon and his family have resided in Nassau Bay since 1999. The Mahon family takes great pride in being from Nassau Bay and believes that the vibrant community spirit found in Nassau Bay is well in part why folks continue to look at Nassau Bay as the ideal community to live and work. Thank you for your service to Nassau Bay, John!
ST. THOMAS BOOK STUDY
Join former Rice University professor Paul Cloutier and short panel of experts for a month-long book study of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil de Grasse Tyson. The study will be Sunday mornings via zoom from 9:00am to 10:15am, beginning July 4th. Topics will include: • Where we are likely to find primitive life in our solar system... • What Kepler found and what we understand about prevalence of planets, stars, and systems... • The problem with dark matter/ dark energy and what is not understood about gravity... • If the universe is uniform on large scales, and if it is not in equilibrium on large scale, then what theories unravel… • What’s the latest Cosmic Leprechaun… • Higg’s Boson and the Standard Model: Why it has been called “The God Particle”... All are welcome - email Mike Stone at rector@ sttaec.org to join the conversation.
GLORIA DEI EVENTS
Freedom Sunday at Gloria Dei: Join Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (18220 Upper Bay Rd) on Sunday, July 4th at 10:00am for a patriotic worship and a salute to the armed forces. All are encouraged to wear your uniform if it still fits! Gloria Dei Student Impact Week: Impact Week is a four-day serving initiative (Monday, July 19th to Thursday, July 23rd) for incoming 6th grade through college freshmen to serve right here in the community. There’s also an optional Friday celebration at Schlitterbahn. Register at gdlc.org/ events by July 11th.
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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for May 2021
POLICE
Total Service Calls............................ 340 Total Reports Taken........................... 57 Total Patrol Miles......................... 4,553 Crimes Against Persons...................... 8 Property Crimes.....................................7 Arrests.....................................................11 Avg Response Times (minutes)..... 3.77
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls............................................. 22 Fires.......................................................... 1 Rescues.................................................... 1 Motor Vehicle Accident...................... 0 Hazardous Conditions........................ 3 Fire Alarm ............................................. 3 EMS Assist............................................. 6 Cancelled in Route/Other.................. 8
EMS
Total Calls............................................. 72 Total Patients in Nassau Bay............ 41
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
The next food distribution dates for St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church and the Galveston Food Bank will be Saturday, July 31st and Saturday, August 7th. The Galveston Food Bank is closed on the first Saturday in July because of the July 4th holiday. St. Thomas will offer their monthly fresh food distribution to neighbors in need throughout Nassau Bay, Webster, and Pasadena. This event will begin in the St. Thomas parking lot (18300 Upper Bay Rd.) at 7:45am for volunteers to help package boxes and bags of food into serviceable quantities of fresh fruits, vegetables and sometimes meat and hygiene items. Distribution begins almost immediately. If you are interested in serving, please email Mike Stone at rector@sttaec.org.
OFFICER HENDERSON RECEIVES GENERAL COMMENDATION Officer Perry Henderson was presented a General Commendation Award from the Nassau Bay Police Department by Chief Tim Cromie. On February 13, 2021, Officer Henderson responded to a small dinghy boat adrift in Clear Lake. This was at the beginning of Winter Storm Uri and the temperature on that day was 32 degrees. Officer Henderson was originally unable to reach the boat, but continued his efforts, including attempting to wade into the water to reach the boat. Unable to see anyone in the boat, Officer Henderson called out to the boat and ended up receiving a response from a 66-year-old male who was under a tarp in the boat. The male was wearing only a pair of underwear. Officer Henderson called for assistance and the NBVFD arrived with the safety boat to remove the male. The male was transported by EMS to a local hospital where his body temperature registered at 81 degrees. Due to Officer Henderson’s diligent efforts, he was able to prevent serious injury or illness to the man.
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM
The City of Nassau Bay Mosquito Control Program provides protection for health, safety and welfare of the community. Mosquito spraying will be conducted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (weather permitting), beginning at sunset until around midnight. There will be NO spraying in the rain or wind gusts over 10 MPH. Remember, you can help reduce the mosquito population by eliminating standing water and other potential breeding locations on your property. Please contact Public Works at 281-333-2944 for any questions or concerns.
SUMMER HEAT SAFETY TIPS
Summer is the season for working and playing outdoors in Nassau Bay. It’s also the time to emphasize the importance of preventing and treating heat-related illness. The common denominator of heat illness prevention is: Water, Rest, Shade. Getting plenty of all three when outdoors is the best way to beat the heat and stay out of trouble. Follow these following tips to stay safe in the summer heat: • Stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking water steadily; don't wait until you're thirsty. • Avoid caffeine and alcohol which cause us to lose water more rapidly. • Take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors in an air conditioned space. • Wear loose fitting, lightly colored, and lightweight clothes. • Check on friends and neighbors. • Do not exercise outdoors. If you must exercise outdoors, only exercise in the early morning hours, before 8:00am. • Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER CHEECH & CHONG
Cheech and Chong are two male kittens. Both are neutered, have all their vaccinations, and are ready to go to a loving home!
Help find loving forever homes for Cheech & Chong 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
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER HONORED
Congratulations to the City of Nassau Bay's Animal Control Officer, Troy Bradfield! He has been recognized by the Community Association for Nassau Bay Enhancement (CANBE) for his hard work and dedication to the dogs and cats of Nassau Bay! CANBE recognized Troy with his own Legacy Bench, which can be found by the entrance of the Peninsula. Nassau Bay resident, Darrell Booth, purchased this Legacy Bench in honor of Troy and CANBE was honored to assist with this commemoration! The plaque reads "In honor of Troy Bradfield. For all the boys and girls he has rescued." Way to go, Troy! Well deserved.
CONTACT YOUR CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor Bob Warters 713.962.6366 | bob.warters@nassaubay.com Mayor Pro Tem Don Matter, Position 1 832.260.4626 | don.matter@nassaubay.com Councilmember Phil Johnson, Position 2 281.734.1074 | phil.johnson@nassaubay.com Councilmember Ashley Graves, Position 3 281.330.5413 | ashley.graves@nassaubay.com Councilmember Bryce Klug, Position 4 832.474.5461 | bryce.klug@nassaubay.com Councilmember Sandra Mossman, Position 5 281.333.2194 | sandra.mossman@nassaubay.com Councilmember Matt Prior, Position 6 214.325.0520 | matt.prior@nassaubay.com
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
JUNE 14, 2021 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Nassau Bay Nauticats Coaches for leading the Pledges of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas Flags.
Issued Certificates of Election and Administered Oaths of Office to Councilmembers Don Matter, Ashley Graves, and Sandra Mossman.
Approved Resolution R2021-2226 designating Councilmember Ashley Graves as the Representative to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) 2021 General Assembly. Approved Resolution R2021-2227 approving the City Manager’s appointment of Lacy Zapalac as the Deputy City Secretary. Authorized the City Manager to execute TWDB Contract No. 1900012527 Flood Mitigation Assistance Project Grant between the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), serving as the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program, and the City of Nassau Bay. Approved Resolution R2021-2228 electing Don Matter as Mayor Pro Tem. Established a Marine Operations Ad-Hoc Committee with members Bob Warters and Don Matter. Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Jeffrey S. Ward & Associates for Consulting Services for grant project management RFQ 2021-04 and RFQ 202106. Approved contractors Planet Three Elevation, Excello Homes (Byrdson Services), and Arkitektura Development for RFQ 2021-05 and 2021-07 Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Services. Approved the GameTime bid to install the “Stadium” playground equipment in David Braun Park in the amount of $69,748.04. Approved the first and only reading of Ordinance O2021812 authorizing the Issuance of the City of Nassau Bay, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021. Approved the first and only reading of Ordinance O2021813 authorizing the issuance of the City of Nassau Bay, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021. Approved the first and only reading of Ordinance O2021814 amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. Approved Resolution R2021-2229 appointing Matt Prior, Don Matter, Cindy Harreld-DeWease, and Brandon Billings to the Nassau Bay Economic Development Corporation as discussed in Executive Session. Approved Resolution R2021-2230 appointing Mark Denman, William J. Rachner, Ann Thomas, and Megan Guerrero to the NASA Area Management District (NAMD) Board of Directors as discussed in Executive Session. Join us for next month's Council Meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021. Visit www.nassaubay.com/CityCouncil for more details on the meeting.
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