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NASSAU BAY 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. 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 that are unable to provide your own transportation during the parade, please contact Stacey Amdur by email at staceyamdur@gmail.com. The parade line-up will begin at 5:15pm in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church parking lot (18220 Upper Bay Rd) on Thursday, July 4th. Volunteers are needed! Please visit the City's website to sign up to volunteer: www.nassaubay.com/specialevents. Let us know if you can offer a golf cart and/or drive a veteran during the parade. Contact Stacey Amdur (information above) or Kathy Prior by email at kathywhite1975@yahoo.com or by phone at 817- 845-9654, if you are interested in supporting or for more details. ************** Thursday, July 4th Events & Activities ************** 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 have to register to participate in Water Wars! However, all you need to do is display a stars and stripes bandana on yourself, wagon or cart. You can pick up your free bandanas at 18639 Prince William Ln., 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. The registration link can be found at www.nassaubay.com/specialevents. Fireworks @ 9:00pm Learn more at www.nassaubay.com/specialevents. Learn more about the event at the special event link above. Please also use this link to volunteer. The Special Events Committee needs volunteers!!
NASSAU BAY POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE LIFE SAVING AWARD Officer Donald Linder and Officer Michael Cavazos received the Life Saving Award from the Nassau Bay Police Department. Chief Tim Cromie presented both officers with the award at the May 13, 2019 City Council Meeting. Officers Linder and Cavazos responded to the early morning call last March and found a 49-year-old male who had inflicted several serious slash wounds upon himself. Officers Linder and Cavazos provided immediate medical care despite the man’s combative actions, and assisted EMS with transporting the subject to a local hospital. Medical responders were able to save the man's life. The Nassau Bay Police Department congratulates Officers Linder and Cavazos for their proper application of training, experience, and equipment, all of which exemplifies their dedication to duty, the preservation of life, and service to the community.
Thank you Officer Linder and Office Cavazos, and all of the members of the Nassau Bay Police Department, for the work you do each and every day for the City of Nassau Bay.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 2019 Planning Commission (if needed)................... June 4, 6pm Coffee with the City Manager...................... June 7, 9am City Council Meeting.....................................June 10, 7pm Parks & Recreation Meeting (if needed). ..... June 12, 6pm Flag Day..................................................................... June 14 Coffee with the City Manager.................... June 14, 9am Father's Day............................................................... June 16 Coffee with the City Manager.................... June 21, 9am Coffee with the City Manager................... June 28, 9am
July 2019
Planning Commission (if needed)..................... July 2, 6pm 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 50th Anniversary Apollo Celebration................... July 21 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.
CODE ENFORCEMENT: 18 LEEWARD LN.
Code enforcement remains a priority in the City of Nassau Bay. The Code Enforcement Team is working to make Nassau Bay neighborhoods safe, strong and attractive. Currently in the condemnation process, the home located at 18 Leeward Drive has been a code enforcement issue for the City for over 10 years. The owner of the property complied with the City’s requests, but has allowed the property to fall back into violation time and time again. After the passing of the homeowner, the property went into the court system, as there was no next of kin. Months of investigation and working with the courts, the City was given permission by an attorney representing the property to clean out the house and secure the structure. With the clean out costing the City approximately $10,000, Nassau Bay placed a lien against the property and expects reimbursement of these costs when the property is acquired by FEMA. The City hired a contractor to remove all of the items from the home, which took two full days with five employees working 8 hour days. Before Cleaning After Cleaning
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB Epsom Salt in My Garden – Epsom salt (or in other words,
hydrated magnesium sulfate crystals) is a naturally occurring mineral with virtually hundreds of uses around the home and garden. Many gardeners swear by this inexpensive, readily available product, but opinions are mixed. There seem to be good, relevant reasons for using Epsom salts for plants. Epsom salt helps improve flower blooming and enhances a plant’s green color. It can even help plants grow bushier. Epsom salt is made up of hydrated magnesium sulfate (magnesium and sulfur), which is important to healthy plant growth. Magnesium allows plants to better take in valuable nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus. It also helps in the creation of chlorophyll, which is vital for photosynthesis. In addition, magnesium greatly improves a plant’s ability to produce flowers and fruit. If the soil becomes depleted of magnesium, adding Epsom salt will help, and since it poses little danger of overuse like most commercial fertilizers, a gardener can use it safely on nearly all of their garden plants. Many plants, like beans and leafy vegetables, will happily grow and produce in soils with low levels of magnesium. Plants like roses, tomatoes and peppers, on the other hand, require lots of magnesium, and therefore, are more commonly watered with Epsom salt. When diluted with water, Epsom salt is easily taken up by plants, especially when applied as a foliar spray. Most plants can be misted with a solution of 2 tbsp. of Epsom salt per gallon of water once a month. For more frequent watering, every other week, cut this back to 1 tbsp. With roses, gardeners can apply a foliar spray of 1 tbsp. per gallon of water for each foot of the shrub’s height. Apply in spring as leaves appear, and then again after flowering. For tomatoes and peppers, apply 1 tbsp. of Epsom salt granules around each transplant or spray (1 tbsp. per gallon) during transplanting and again following the first bloom / fruit set. Garden Club is on its summer hiatus. The next meeting will be the second week in September. For more information, visit the Garden Club at www.NassauBayGC.org. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know.Send us pictures of your successful or unsuccessful endeavors. Happy gardening! Interested in more gardening tips? The Galveston County Master Gardeners (GCMG) is another resource for Garden Club members this summer. Gardeners can find more information online at aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston. GCMG can be contacted at galvcountymgs@gmail.com or by phone at 281-309-5061.
APOLLO 50TH ANIVERSARY CELEBRATION
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the moon on July 20, 1969. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, the City of Nassau Bay will be hosting a space-themed "Movie in the Park" special event to commemorate NASA's Apollo 11 lunar mission. Look out for more information in the July issue of the Compass Rose, as Nassau Bay also celebrates this milestone celebration!
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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for April 2019
POLICE
Total Service Calls............................ 314 Total Reports Taken........................... 42 Total Patrol Miles......................... 5,669 Crimes Against Persons...................... 6 Property Crimes...................................17 Arrests.................................................. 10 PD Code Enforcement........................ 5 Avg Response Times (minutes)...... 2.70
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls............................................. 25 Fires.......................................................... 1 Rescues................................................... 3 Motor Vehicle Accident...................... 4 Hazardous Conditions......................... 2 Fire Alarm ............................................. 3 EMS Assist............................................. 4 Cancelled in Route/Other.................. 8
EMS
Total Calls............................................. 61 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........... 27
NBPD DRUG TAKE BACK
The Nassau Bay Police Department's Prescription Drug Take Back Day (held April 27th) was a great success! Nassau Bay participated in the National Prescription Drug Take Back, which aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Officers collected and delivered more than 400 pounds of medications to the DEA to be destroyed. The next Prescription Drug Take Back day will be in October 2019.
NBHA REMINDERS
The Nassau Bay Homes Association (NBHA) pool is now open for residents in the afternoons. Please remember, residents must pick up a pool pass from the NBHA office. Current assessed dues must be paid in full to get a pass. The NBHA board election was canceled and will be rescheduled for July. New election dates will be Saturday, July 20th from 7am–7pm. Early voting will be Monday, July 15th from 9am–7pm and Tuesday to Thursday from 9am–4pm.
MEET YOUR NASSAU BAY NEIGHBOR Oudrey Hervey is a retired Navy Commander with twentyfive years of experience in leadership, strategy, human resources, safety, operations, emergency response, global policies, and organizational development. Oudrey has lived in Nassau Bay since 2012 and is now the prospective executive director of U.S.VETS-Houston whose mission is “The successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support”. His programs seek to eradicate Veteran homelessness and enable a path to meaningful independence. As a social responsibility and veteran advocate, Oudrey also served as a veterans’ career adviser, where he provided individualized career services to meet the employment needs of disabled and other veterans who are economically or educationally disadvantaged. He collaborates with nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses to offer housing, employment and supportive services to Veterans across the Houston metropolitan area. Oudrey’s educational accomplishments include a B.S. in Electronics Engineering from Southern University, a M.S. Public in Service Management from DePaul University, and a M.A. in National Security & Strategic Studies from the Navy War College. Additionally, he holds recognized HR certifications as a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) and as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Oudrey is passionate about Veteran issues – for more information on preventing Veteran homelessness, contact Oudrey at ohervey@usvetsinc.org.
BEAT THE TEXAS SUMMER HEAT
Whether you are playing or working outside this summer, you should take the following precautions to stay safe in the heat: Stay Informed: Monitor local weather forecasts to know what times you should avoid outdoor activities. Cover Up: Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, a wide-brim hat, and sunglasses. Limit Direct Exposure: UV rays are most intense between 10am-4pm. Limit time outdoors during these hours. Use Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher): Put on sunscreen before you go outside, even on cloudy days, and reapply every two hours if you are active and sweating or swimming. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink more fluids. Stay away from beverages that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large quantities of sugar. Check Family and Friends: Keep an eye on family members, friends, and neighbors. Check regularly on young children and those 65 or older. NEVER Leave Children or Pets in a Closed Car: In just a few minutes, temperatures can rise high enough to hurt or kill your loved ones. Know the Signs & Symptoms of Heat Disorders: Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, and heat rash are common conditions that you should be able to recognize Learn more about heat safety at www.ready.gov/heat.
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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER CHICA
Chica is a young female who gets along with all of the dogs in the animal shelter. Chica will fit well into almost any home!
Help find loving forever homes for Chica, 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
THANK YOU ST. THOMAS!
The Kindergarteners at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School took a field trip to the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter on Tuesday, May 8th. They took with them a check for $500, which they presented to Mr. Troy Bradfield and Mr. Kevin Meade, Animal Control Officers for the City of Nassau Bay. They were also able to interact and play with some of the dogs and cats at the shelter. St. Thomas’ students raised these funds by selling cookies – students learned about marketing, finance, economics, and how to entice customers! Many thanks to these students! If you would like to visit the animal shelter to find your furr-ever friend, please contact Animal Control Officer Bradfield at troy.bradfield@nassaubay.com.
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 Jonathan Amdur, Position 5 281.333.3424 | jonathan.amdur@nassaubay.com Councilmember Matt Prior, Position 6 214.325.0520 | matt.prior@nassaubay.com
CANBE CORNER
Looking for the perfect way to honor a Grad or Dad this June? Legacy Bricks make the perfect gift! Check out www.NassauBayCANBE.org to order your Legacy Brick or Legacy Bench today. CANBE is looking for a new Junior Boardmember to serve for one year. This is a great opportunity for any local Junior or Senior high school student to learn more about non-profit and community enhancement organizations. Contact Gayle Nelson at ghnelson2016@gmail.com for an application. Reminder, Stellar Soiree: Discovering Nassau Bay will be held this September at City Hall! Sponsorship is still available for local businesses. If you have a local business and are interested in sponsorship, please contact Ashley Graves at AFGravesNB@gmail.com for more information.
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2019-2020
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School (STAES) offers families of all backgrounds and faiths a classical education adapted to 21st century learning standards in order to cultivate children who are knowledgeable, creative, and virtuous global citizens. For over 50 years, St. Thomas has served families as elementary school specialists – STAES differs from any other school in the area with small class sizes, a carefully selected curriculum, daily Spanish language classes, a Singapore math program, and an award-winning fine arts and music program. Students also come together daily for assemblies and chapel to learn about how to care for one another. For more information about enrollment for 2019-2020, contact the Director of Admissions, Moisina Sanxhaku at 281-333-1340 or msanxhaku@stesnb.org. You can also explore the St. Thomas school and apply online at https://stesnb.org.
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
MAY 13, 2019 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Presented a Proclamation to Austin Received a CANBE donation in the Chullen Riccio for earning the amount of $1,000 for landscaping at the prestigious award of Eagle Scout Nassau Bay Fire & EMS Station
Heard an Update on Storm Water Pumps in the City of Nassau Bay from Mayor Pro Tem Don Matter. Approved the EDC Minutes of February 4, 2019 and the Mid-Year Report as approved Presented a Proclamation to the Nassau by the EDC at its meeting Bay Police Department in recognition of National Police Week held on April 22, 2019. Approved a resolution updating the Investment Policy. Approved an annual resolution exempting from 2019 Ad Valorem Taxes a portion of the market value of a residence homestead as authorized by the Constitution of the State of Texas. Join us for next month's Council Meeting: Monday, June 10, 2019 @ 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chamber
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