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A monthly publication from the City of Nassau Bay
JUNE 2022
Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281.333.4211
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND FIREWORKS The Nassau Bay Special Events Committee (SEC) is in the planning process for this year’s Fourth of July Celebration, to be held on Monday, July 4. The entire community is encouraged to take part!
The day will begin with Citywide "Water Wars” from 12PM2PM. Participants may pick up a bandana at 18639 Prince William on July 3rd or 4th to play. Remember – no water balloons allowed. From 5PM to 9PM, the SEC will host a Fourth of July Celebration in David Braun Park with food and live music. The Pie Contest will begin at 6:30PM, with prize categories for Best Presentation, Best Taste, and Grand Champion. At 6PM, join the community for a special parade to honor and celebrate our Veterans. Parade line-up will begin at 5PM at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The float judging categories this year will include Lil’ Firecracker; Wagons & Wheels; Red, White and Blue; Most Patriotic; and Grand Champion.
"We are so thankful to our veterans for their service to our country, and would like to honor and celebrate them during the annual Nassau Bay Fourth of July parade," SEC Member Erin Boyd.
Finally, the fireworks display sponsored by the City of Nassau Bay will begin at 9PM. The fireworks will be launched from the Nassau Bay Peninsula, so make sure to claim your spot to watch the show!
If you are a Veteran who would like to reserve a spot in the parade, contact SEC Member Erin Boyd by Wednesday, June 23, either by email at nassaubaytx@gmail.com, or by phone at 832-549-6525.
CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to Mr. Phil Johnson! The newly declared Mayor of the City of Nassau Bay! And congratulations to our Nassau Bay voters, who turned out for this May local municipal election. Official results of the 2022 City Officers’ Election show 1,047 total Nassau Bay voters cast their vote in the election, with voter participation percentages (over 34%) surpassing any of the other Harris County elections. The City of Nassau Bay is at its strongest when our community is informed and engaged — we are stronger when we all vote! The City also congratulates Lucie Johannes Sommer (Position 2) and Michelle Weller (Position 6), for their successful bids in the May election. The City looks forward to working with these new Councilmembers! For the Position 4 Race, as no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, this race will result in a run-off election. The run-off election will be between candidates James Abbey and John P Mahon and is
scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
City Council held a Special City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 17th to canvass the results of the May 7th General Officers’ Election. The canvass is an official certification of the May election results. Please visit the City’s website at www. nassaubay.com/election to view the official tabulation. Each of these individuals will join the June City Council meeting Above, Officer of the as official members. There will be a formal recognition of Year recipients receive exiting Councilmember Matt Prior at the June meeting. Thank special awards. you for your four years of service, Councilmember Prior! the department To all of the candidates, the CityLeft, of Nassau Bay would like awarded a group to THANK YOU for investing your time and efforts in this of four applicantsto democratic process. We thank you for your dedication thetoEd wanting to make Nassau Bay the with best City live,Newton work, and Scholarship Award. play!
NASSAU BAY BUILDING OFFICIAL MARK STELLY TO RETIRE After serving the citizens of Nassau Bay for eight years, Building Official Mark Stelly will retire in June 2022. The Building Official oversees the Building Department for the City, reviewing plans and inspections; working with local contractors, homeowners, architects and engineers; scheduling maintenance of City Hall, and maintaining a presence in the community. With his departure, the role of Building Official will be taken over by Cris Roth, who began working alongside Stelly on January 31. “What I’ve enjoyed most about this position is working with contractors and residents, sharing the knowledge I’ve gained over the years and helping people realize their dreams,” Stelly said. Long-term experience
Stelly began his 23-year career in municipal government in October 1999, when he was hired by Mary Chambers, former Assistant City Manager for Nassau Bay, as Baytown’s Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. He advanced to Deputy Building Official in Baytown in less than a year. In 2008, Stelly and Chambers crossed paths for a second time, when she hired him as the Building Official in League City. They got the chance to work together again in Nassau Bay.
“When Mary hired me as the Building Official in Nassau Bay in 2014, the running joke was that I was just following her around,” Stelly said. “We have maintained a fantastic working relationship over the years.”
Impact in Nassau Bay
Stelly said his tenure with Nassau Bay was marked with significant advancements within the community.
“I’m grateful to have contributed to the completion of the sixstory medical office building for Houston Methodist, and also to have been a part of the home elevation grant projects,” he said. “It will also be incredible to see the impact the Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute will have on the community.” With valued assistance from his staff as well as the Public Works Department, Stelly has also successfully maintained the City’s Class 7 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS).
“To maintain our Class 7 rating, the City conducts outreach efforts to encourage our citizens to purchase and maintain their flood insurance, furnishes inquirers with basic flood zone information from the community’s latest Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and offers one-on-one advice regarding property protection,” Stelly said. “By maintaining our Class 7 rating, the City of Nassau Bay is performing as well as or better than our neighbors in terms of floodplain management, qualifying our residents for a 15 percent discount on flood insurance premiums.” Tana Welch, Building Department Coordinator, said her time working with Stelly has been very positive.
“I am proud to have worked under Mark’s guidance and leadership for the past year,” she said. “Not only is he an amazing boss, but he has shown himself to be a loving and caring person.” Retirement plans
While he admits he never saw himself retiring, Stelly has a few goals in mind now that he’ll have more time on his hands.
“I like building things, and I have a portable sawmill coming any day now,” he said. “I’ll be able to make furniture including chairs and tables, and what will start as a hobby might turn into something more. I’m also looking forward to having more time to go elk hunting.”
NASSAU BAY HOMES ASSOCIATION: ELECTION RESULTS, POOL HOURS Congratulations to Shelly Gregory and Haley Uhl. Following the Nassau Bay Homes Association Trustee Election in May, they have been duly elected by the homeowner members, and will be installed at the regular May 19th meeting of the trustees. Thanks to Don Hollowell for participation. Special thanks to amazing election desk volunteers Cheryl McGee, Ty Loyd, Patty Henderson, Juan Guerrero, Susie Blake, and Rose Minor. The June/July/August Pool Hours are 2-8PM Tuesday through Sunday. The pool will be closed Mondays for cleaning. Lap Swim will be available from June 1-July 19 from 6-7AM.
Visit nassaubayhomesassociation.org/pool for the Pool Closure Calendar and Pool tag information.
For weather related pool/marina information and more, please follow the Nassau Bay Homes Association on FacebookNassau Bay Homes Association and Nextdoor-Nassau Bay Homes Association. For more information, please see the official website www.nassaubay homesassociation.org, email nassaubayhomesassociation@gmail.com, or contact the office 281-333-2570. NBHA trustees meeting is held with the membership on the 3rd Thursday of each month, and meetings are held at 1322 Space Park Drive Cafe Conference Room.
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB
With summer fast approaching, residents need to be aware of the drought conditions that exist in the Nassau Bay neighborhood. This spring has been practically devoid of rain, so make sure you are watering your yard and plantings, they are thirsty! This is the time when we see if those drought-tolerant plants perform as advertised. The Garden Club has received several donations recently from groups including Ann Gay's Family and Just Peachy Farms, a vendor at the Nassau Bay Farmer's Market held at Erma's. There are many places and reasons to donate your money, so keep the Garden Club on your list. Just Peachy Farms donated in honor of Earth Day. The Club's last official get-together was May 10 for the installation of new officers. Meetings will resume in September on the second Tuesday of the month in the City Hall Council Chambers at 9:30AM.
ST. THOMAS - SUMMER CAMPS Summer Camp at St. Thomas offers something for every kid all summer long! Camps are offered weekly beginning June 6 through July 29. Every week, there are several activities to choose from, including but not limited to: Spy camp, Makerspace, Musikhaus, Archery, Drama, Soccer Dino Camp Chess, Camp Invention, Art and Fencing. Before and after-care are available upon request for an additional fee. Contact Ally Hardick at admin@stesnb.org for details, information, and registration inquiries.
BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for April 2022
POLICE
Total Service Calls............................ 307 Total Reports Taken........................... 49 Total Patrol Miles.......................... 5,223 Crimes Against Persons...................... 5 Property Crimes...................................16 Arrests.................................................... 17 Avg Response Times (minutes)..... 2.41
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER INTRODUCES SHREK The Nassau Bay Animal Shelter is pleased to introduce Shrek, a male American Staffordshire Terrier who is about one to two years old. He gets along very well with other dogs! Shrek is neutered and current on all of his vaccinations.
Contact Animal Control Supervisor Troy Bradfield at 832-5740877 today to schedule a time to meet Shrek!
The Shelter is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30AM to 4PM and Friday from 7:30AM-11AM. The Shelter is also open from 8:30AM-10:30AM on weekends and holidays by appointment.
Follow us on our Facebook page @NassauBayAnimalShelter
SPECIAL PROCLAMATIONS - MAY 2022 During the month of May, Mayor Bob Warters presented two special proclamations to City staff and volunteers.
The first proclamation, in honor of Public Works Week, was presented to Public Works Director Paul Lopez and his Water, Wastewater, Streets/ Drainage, Animal Shelter and Parks crews. The second proclamation, in honor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, was presented to Nassau Bay EMS personnel.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls............................................. 35 Fires.......................................................... 1 Rescues.................................................... 1 Motor Vehicle Accident....................... 1 Hazardous Conditions........................ 5 Fire Alarm ............................................ 11 EMS Assist............................................. 8 Cancelled in Route/Other.................. 8
EMS
Total Calls............................................. 68 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........... 30
CANBE CORNER
Honor your Grad or Dad this June with a CANBE Legacy Brick! Legacy Bricks are a unique gift and orders can be made on our website www. NassauBayCANBE.org or contact Ashley Graves at AFGravesNB@gmail. com. Legacy Benches are also available as well in several locations around Nassau Bay. We thank you for your support for continuing enhancement for our great city!
A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR-ELECT PHIL JOHNSON I am deeply honored to serve as the next Mayor of Nassau Bay and very much appreciate the confidence you have bestowed on me. We had a great election with more candidates and more voter participation than ever before and Nassau Bay is better off thanks to each and everyone who participated. We have new faces on Council and what also looks to be our first City Council with a majority being Councilwomen representing us in office.
My primary priority will be to focus our efforts and tax dollars on key areas of infrastructure improvement so we can reinvest back into our community while preserving the unique character of our city from Houston urbanization. We have more young families moving into our city than ever before and we have to reinvest to prepare for our next generation. This means fixing or replacing many old and aged systems for our utilities, streets, and flood control, and providing funds for our emergency responders. We have much work to do. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thank you for your support, Phil Johnson
BEAT THE HEAT
Whether you are playing or working outside this summer, you should take the following precautions to stay safe in the heat: 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. Stay away from beverages that contain caffeine, alcohol, or lots of sugar.
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.
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP MAY 9, 2022 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
During the May 9 City Council meeting, Mayor Bob Warters presented special proclamations in honor of National Police Week (left) and Public Service Recognition Week (below).
∙ Presented a Proclamation for National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
∙ Presented a Proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week.
∙ Approved the Economic Development Corporation Minutes of October 25, 2021 and the Mid-Year Report as approved by the EDC at its meeting held on April 25, 2022. ∙ Approved Resolution Investment Policy.
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JUNE COUNCIL MEETING The next regular meeting of the Nassau Bay City Council will take place in June 2022. However, on this date, the City Hall Council Chambers may be in use as a polling place for Early Voting prior to the June 18 run-off election.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the City's social media outlets and website (www.nassaubay.com/CityCouncil) for additional information.
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 4 832.474.5462 | 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
