Nassau Bay Compass Rose - March 2024

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C mpass Rose March 2024

PleasejointheCityofNassauBayandSpecialEvents CommitteeforEasterintheParkonSunday,March24,at 2:00PM.Youdon’twanttomissthelegendaryNassauBay EasterEggHunt.It’sanegg-citingtraditionthatscreams funforallages!

Psst...wordonthestreetistheEasterBunnywillbemaking aspecialappearanceforaphotoshoot!

Formoredetails,hopovertothecity’swebsite: www nassaubay com/582/Easter-in-the-Park

BEAUTIFICATIONDAY

TheNassauBayGardenClubwillbehostingitsannualBeautificationDayonMarch30,whichwillfocusonthegardensandgreen spacesthroughoutthecity.

Fortheevent,theGardenClubwillpartnerwiththeParksandRecreationCommittee,thePublicWorksDepartment,and volunteerstoworkontheclub'sgardensandotherdesignatedareasthroughoutthecity Theclub'sgardensincludeDavidBraun Park,Reflection,SwanLagoonPark,TranquilityArborinHowardWardPark,andtheCircleGardenonUpperBayRoad

Theeventstartswithregistrationat8:30a.m.attheDavidBraunParkPavilion.Volunteerswillreceivetheirassignments, refreshments,anddirections.Teamleaderswillgetmapsandpickuptheplantsandflowersatthepublicworksafterregistration. Volunteersareadvisedtowearcomfortableclothesandbringgardentoolsifavailable.Thefirst100volunteerstoworkinthe NassauBayGardenClubGardenswillreceiveT-shirts.

Ifyou'reinterestedinvolunteering,pleasecallClarkat281-507-3387

FLOCKSAFETY

The Nassau Bay Police Department has recently acquired and installed cameras from The Flock System. This license plate recognition system is capable of capturing license plate imagesandcharacters,aswellasthecolorandmakeofavehicle.Thesystemhastheability to provide real-time alerts of wanted or flagged vehicles. The Flock System enhances the security capabilities of our department and community by providing an extra set of watchful eyes. The system captures and distributes objective evidence that can aid officers in their investigations Furthermore, it enables community engagement and support through the Transparency Portal It is important to note that The Flock System does not perform facial recognition and does not collect personally identifiable information (PII). The system is not usedfortrafficenforcementanddoesnotcapturepersonsoroccupantsofvehicles. More information is available via the Nassau Bay Flock Transparency Portal at https://transparency.flocksafety.com/nassau-bay-tx-pd-

MAY4,2024 CITYELECTIONINFORMATION

CandidatesfortheGeneralCityOfficers'Electionare:

Mayor-Unopposed

PhilJohnson

CouncilPosition4

JamesAbbey

HaleyUhl

CouncilPosition2-Unopposed LucieJohannesSommer

CouncilPosition6-Unopposed AshleighKlug

Reminder: To vote in any election, including municipal elections, residents must be registered to vote in the county where they reside. ThelastdaytoregistertovotefortheMay4ElectionisApril4,2024

ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS

TIRZ/RDABOARD ANIMALSHELTERADVISORYCOMMITTEE

Interested in volunteering? For more information on the TIRZ/RDA Board and the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, pleasevisitwww.nassaubay.com/682/Volunteer-with-the-City.

The Post Office is looking a little better lately. Last fall, Coleen Ethridge noticed the lack of curb appeal there and had some ideas about how CANBE might help spruce things up The Board of Trustees reviewed her plan and approved funding for landscaping and pressure washing in November. Working with the property owner, the post office, and local vendors, Coleen orchestrated the makeover that included pressure washing, landscaping along the streetandontheside,anewflag,paintedstanchions,curbpainting, new entrance and exit signs, and new striping for the parking spots. Mostarefinished,andsomewillbedonesoon.

Beautification projects like this are made possible by CANBE fundraisers like Reindeer Fun Run, Stellar Soiree, Paws for a Cause, LegacyBricks,andLegacyBenches.

So give yourself a pat on the back, Nassau Bay, for helping make ourcommunityabetterplacetolive. AndpleasefollowusonFacebookbyclickingthebluebuttononthe homepageatwww.NassauBayCANBE.org.

NASSAUBAYGARDENCLUB

TheNassauBayGardenClubwillbehostingtheirMarch 12thmeetingwithTimPylate,ExecutiveDirectorofArmand BayouNatureCenterandareptileenthusiastasthe speaker Pylatewillbesharinghisknowledgeon"Scaly SlitheringFriends"inhopesofdispellingsomecommon mythsaboutsnakesinEastTexasandalongtheGulfCoast. Throughaninteractivepresentation,attendeeswilllearn howtodifferentiatebetweenvenomousandnon-venomous snakesthattheymightfindintheirownbackyardsorona hike.Pylatewillalsobringsomeslitheryambassadorsfrom thenaturecenter.

TheNassauBayGardenClubmeetsonthesecondTuesday ofthemonthattheCityHallCouncilChambers,1800Space ParkDrive.Guestsareinvitedtoattend.

FLAGSERVICE BOYSCOUTTROOP1966

NassauBay'sownScoutsBSATroop1966forboys, charteredatSt.Thomas,ispleasedtohelpthe residentsofthecitydisplaytheirpatrioticprideby offeringaflagsubscriptionservice.For$65/year,the boyswillinstalla10'flagpoleatyourcurb,displayinga crisp,cleanAmericanflagatfourholidays:Memorial Day,IndependenceDay,PatriotDay(9/11),and Veteran'sDay.FlagswillbedisplayedSunday-toSundayandwillbeinstalledandremovedtypicallyin thenoon-to-4:00pmtimeslot.Email flags@troop1966.orgformoreinformation.

HOTELOCCUPANCYTAXSPONSORSHIPS

TheCityofNassauBaywillacceptHotelOccupancyTax(HOT) FundrequestsforeventsstartingMarch1,2024,throughMay 1,2024.

BythelawoftheStateofTexas,theCityofNassauBaycollects aHotelOccupancyTax(HOT)fromalllodgingfacilitieslocated withinthecitylimits Accordingtothelaw,revenuefromthe municipalhoteloccupancytaxmaybeusedonlytopromote tourismandtheconventionandhotelindustry,andthatuseis limitedtothefollowing:

1)establishorenhanceaconventioncenterorvisitor informationcenter.

2)covertheadministrativeexpensesforregisteringconvention delegates.

3)payfortourism-relatedadvertisingandpromotions.

4)fundprogramsthatenhancetheartsinconjunctionwith tourismandhotelactivityguidelines

5)fundhistoricalrestorationorpreservationprogramsdesigned toaugmenttourism.

NassauBayOfficersReceiveLifeSaving Award

Sergeant Jason Vain and Corporal Mike Cavazos were honored for their actions on November 29, 2023. They responded to an emergency call for a 78-year-old man who had collapsed at the Bal Harbor Tennis Courts. Upon arrival, the officers discovered that the man was not breathing They immediately administered CPR while also contacting dispatch and gathering medical information from the patient's friends, who were present at the scene. EMS personnel arrived shortly after and took over the patient's medical care. The man was then transported to the hospital, where he began breathing on his own and was admitted for observation. The EMS personnel credited the officers' quick actions with saving the patient's life

Officer CJ Crider was recognized for conducting a traffic stop on December 16, 2023, for a speeding vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, Officer Crider learned they were on their way to the hospital with a female passenger in the vehicle who had overdosed on an unknown substance Officer Crider assessed the female and observed a discoloration in her skin and her eyes rolling backward while she was in active seizure. He immediately requested medical assistance and then administered his department-issued NARCAN. The medical team advised that the deployment of the NARCAN at that time contributedtothesuccessfultreatmentofthepatient.

Thank you to all three officers for their commitment to the communityanddiligenteffortstoprotectourcitizens.

6)fundsportingeventsinwhichthemajorityofparticipantsare touristslocatedincitiesandcountieswithpopulationcriteria; and

7)enhanceexistingcity-ownedsportsfacilitieswith tournamentrequirementsandpopulationcriteria.

Prioritywillbegiventothoseentitiesand/orspecialevents basedontheirabilitytopromotetourismandthehotelindustry inNassauBaydirectly;inotherwords,theabilitytogenerate overnightvisitorstothecity.Ifaneventwillnotgeneratehotel activity,itisnoteligibleforreceiptofHOTfunds.Entitiesmust completethisapplicationandprovidedocumentationproving theabilitytogenerateovernightvisitors.

Formoreinformationandtoaccesstheapplicationform,please visitwww nassaubay com/715/HOT-Fund-ApplicationInformation.

MEETPETEY AvailableforAdoption!

Peteyisa7-month-old, medium-sized,speckled puppyweighingabout35 pounds.He'shighenergyand needsahomethatcankeep upwithhim.Helovesplaying fetch,tug,andothertraining gamesbesidesgoingfor walks.Peteyissmart,highly

trainable, and loves to be around people and other dogs. He's recently potty trained and knows how to ring the bells to be let out. Petey would do best in a house with older childrenoradultsonly.Ifyou'reinterestedinmeetingPetey, reach out to City of Nassau Bay Animal Shelter (832-5740877)today!

Sergeant JasonVain Corporal MikeCavazos Officer CJCrider

CALENDAROFEVENTS

MARCH

March1:Women’sHistoryMonth

March8:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager

March9:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager

March18:CityCouncilMeeting

March19:SafeCommunityPublicForumw/Councilmember Abbey

March22:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager

March23:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager

March24:EasterinthePark

March30:BeautificationDay LocalHappenings!

JavaOwl:EveryFridayNight,6-9PMWine&Beverages-Live MusiconSaturdays!

MediterraneoMarketandCafe:EveryFridayandSaturday 6-10PM- LiveMusicandbellydancing.

Erma‘sNutritionCenter:EverySaturday,10-2PM-Nassau BayFarmersMarket

Presenteda$50,000checktoKeels&Wheels Life-SavingAwardpresentedtoSgt.Vain,Officer Cavazos,andOfficerCrider

ApprovedOrderforElectioncallingtheMay4,2024 GeneralElection

ApprovedordinancesregardingtheParks& RecreationCommittee,AnimalShelterAdvisory Committee,andSpecialEventsCommittee

ChrisReed'splaquewillbelocatedacrossfromSgt. KailaSullivan'sMemorial

ApprovedtherenamingofDavidBraunParkto "ApolloDogPark."

ApprovedJacobFordetofilltheMinorpositiononthe Parks&RecreationCommittee

ReinvestmentZoneandAnimalShelterAdvisory Committeeapplicationswillbepostedtothewebsite andincludedintheCompassRose

ThenextCityCouncilmeetingwillbeheldonMarch 18,2024at7:00PM.

PaulaTomasi,Position1 281

EMS

CouncilmemberChaseWaterwall,Position3

409.240.1699|chase.waterwall@nassaubay.com

CouncilmemberSarahHorton,Position5 713.775.6839|sarah.horton@nassaubay.com

CouncilmemberAshleighKlug,Position6