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A monthly publication from the City of Nassau Bay
November 2023
Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281.333.4211
PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN FALL SWEEP - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
The Parks & Recreation and Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful (KNBB) Committees are excited to invite the entire community to participate in the 5th Annual Fall Sweep for the City of Nassau Bay on Saturday, November 4th, from 8:30 AM to 12 PM. The event has two projects in mind. The first project is to paint house numbers on curbs to support the Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful initiative. The second project involves planting fall flowers at various gardens around the City. The plan is to assist the Nassau Bay Garden Club in refreshing the esplanades on Nassau Bay Drive, Point Lookout Drive, and Upper Bay Boulevard, along with the Swan Lagoon Park, Howard Ward Park, and Founder's Park flower beds with fall flowers. Volunteers can also sign up to help clean the Peninsula, and are advised to bring gloves and work shoes/boots. There will be pizza and popcorn available for volunteers, and a bounce house for kids. Students and all citizens are welcome to volunteer and receive service hours. If you would like to volunteer, please email Michelle.Weller@nassaubay.com.
SALUTE TO NASSAU BAY VETERANS
The City of Nassau Bay expresses its eternal gratitude to all the men and women who have served and fought for our country. On this Veterans Day, we extend our warm wishes for a happy, safe, and peaceful day to you and your families. We would like to give a special appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Nassau Bay's Veterans: Councilmember Chase Waterwall, and City staff Paul Lopez, Chani Honeycutt, Moses Velasco, Jerel Crowder, Dusty Wortman, and James Green. We are so thankful for each and every one of you and your selfless service to our country! City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 9 at 11:30 AM through Friday, November 10 in honor of Veteran’s Day.
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
The Nassau Bay Garden Club is celebrating Arbor Day on Friday, November 3, with a program at the David Braun Reflection Garden at 9:30 AM. This year, the club will honor the city for its efforts in celebrating and planting Moon Trees. In February 2023, four Moon Trees were planted in the city, namely, two at Reflection Garden and two more at City Hall. The history behind the Moon Trees goes back to Apollo 14, the NASA Mission launched on January 31, 1971. During the mission, Astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell became the fifth and sixth men to walk on the Moon, while Astronaut Stuart Roosa orbited above. On his command module, Roosa carried hundreds of seeds that would eventually become Moon Trees. Arbor Day is a celebration of planting and nurturing trees, and it looks forward with promise for a future filled with trees. It celebrates all the ways trees enrich our lives and stabilize our environment. "Arbor Day is the celebration of a tree's value," said Cathy Johnson, club event chair. The club has celebrated Arbor Day for 59 years, and the community is invited to join in the ceremony. Mayor Phil Johnson will present a proclamation naming November 4 as Arbor Day in the City of Nassau Bay. The club members plan to participate in the Fall Sweep on Saturday, November 4, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Committee and Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful (KNBB) Committee from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers are encouraged to participate. Those who wish to help out with the organization’s gardens on that day can contact Diana Clark at 281-5073387. To encourage citizens of Nassau Bay with schedule conflicts for the morning to attend a meeting, the November 14 chapter meeting will be held in the evening. Stacey Phillips, a Galveston County Master Gardener and owner of Sunshine Designs landscaping, will discuss planting and growing perennials.
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION Stormwater pollution is a serious concern for the City of Nassau Bay. The storm drain system was designed to prevent flooding by carrying excess rainwater from city streets. However, the stormwater released into Clear Creek (Galveston Bay) is untreated as the system doesn't contain any filters.
NARCAN SUPPLY FOR NBPD
To ensure proper drainage, Public Works crews clear the stormwater catch basins of debris during and after rain events. Storm Water decals are placed on the catch basins, and more new inlets will be marked by the crews. Everyone can help protect Galveston Bay by avoiding pouring pollutants into the storm drains. Here are some tips to prevent stormwater pollution: - Don't pour hazardous waste materials down the drain, onto sidewalks, or into catch basins. - Use pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers according to their label instructions. Don't apply them before rain, and avoid overwatering your plants or lawn. - When walking your pets, pick up their waste and dispose of it in a trashcan. - Don't put motor oil in the trash or pour it on the ground or down a storm drain. If you need more information on stormwater pollution prevention or want to report illegal dumping, call the City of Nassau Bay Public Works Department at 281-333-2944.
WELCOME NEW PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE
NASSAU BAY LOVES SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES, so let everyone know you’re here! Sponsoring the Reindeer FunRun (Saturday, December 9th) can put your business on the map and help you connect with our community. There are 5 levels of sponsorship starting at $100 offering website/social media mentions, your logo or text on the event Tshirt, and a lot of other great benefits. Email Gayle Nelson, ghnelson2016@gmail.com, for sponsorship info. Visit NassauBayCANBE.org for event details. The City is a proud sponsor of the Reindeer Fun Run.
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HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Join us for the Annual Holiday in the Park event, which will be hosted by the Nassau Bay Special Events Committee and the City of Nassau Bay. The event will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Howard Ward Park. For more information, please visit www.nassaubay.com/580/Holiday-in-thePark.
NEW WATER AND SEWER RATES
ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTABLES Dottie and Silver are fivemonth-old kittens. Dottie is a spayed black female, microchipped and up-todate on all vaccinations. Silver is a neutered male, vaccinated and microchipped. Both kittens are very sweet and loving and are waiting for their forever homes.
Longhorn Project at Johnson Space Center
Paddle the Nassau Bay Peninsula
CANBE - Reindeer Fun Run
Angels’ Race for Space
Nassau Bay City Council voted to approve new Utility Rates on October 16, 2023. The new rates will go into effect starting with the January 1, 2024 utility bill (mid-NovemberDecember consumption). The new rates and additional information can be found on the City’s website at www.nassaubay.com/utilityrates.
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
October 16th, 2023 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Check Presentations: Paddle the Nassau Bay Peninsula, Angels’ Race for Space 5K, Longhorn Project at Johnson Space Center, CANBE Reindeer Fun Run. Accepted Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny Special Use Permit for Smokees Vape and Smoke Shop. Approved bid for Blower Replacement at WW Plant. Presentation on Flock Safety System. Voted to table Naming of Dog Park and Removal of Chris Reed’s Dedication Plaque until a location for the plaque can be decided. Approved option for $5 Voluntary Donation amounts for Fire & EMS. Approved start date for Charter Review Committee. Approved date for Boards and Commissions workshop. Approved EDC project for Medjool trees on Nasa Rd 1. Presentation by M6 Global regarding Security Audit of City Facilities.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER November 4: Fall Sweep November 11: Veterans Day (City Closed 11/9 at 11:30 AM- 11/10) November 14: Garden Club Meeting at 6:30 PM November 13: City Council Meeting Meeting November 23: City Closed for Thanksgiving December December 6: Parks & Recreation Meeting: Christmas Party & Wreath Making December 9: Reindeer Fun Run December 9: Holiday in the Park December 11: City Council Meeting December 25: Christmas (City Closed 12/23 - 12/26) Ongoing Happenings! Java Owl: Every Friday Night, 6 - 9 PM Wine & Beverages - Live Music on Saturdays! Mediterraneo Market and Cafe: Every Friday and Saturday 6 - 10 PM - Live Music and belly dancing. Erma‘s Nutrition Center: Every Saturday, 10 - 2 PM - Nassau Bay Farmers Market.
BY THE NUMBERS
Statistics for September 2023 Total Service Calls .................... 304 POLICE Total Reports Taken .................. 63 Total Patrol Miles .................... 4717 Crimes Against Persons ............ 4 Property Crimes ....................... 11 Arrests..................................... 19 Avg Response Times (minutes) ...2.62 CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES..... 14
FIRE DEPARTMENT Total Calls ................................. 35 Fires .......................................... 3 Rescues ..................................... 11 Motor Vehicle Accident................ 0 Hazardous Conditions.................. 3 Fire Alarm................................... 10 EMS Assist ..................................5 Cancelled in Route/Other ............ 3
Total EMSCalls................................... 116 Total Patients in Nassau Bay ....... 32
Staff Celebrations Reyes Cruz Jr. 46 Years of Service
Donald Linder 9 Years of Service
Claude Crider 2 Years of Service
CONTACT YOUR CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Phil Johnson 281.734.1074 | phil.johnson@nassaubay.com Paula Tomasi, Position 1 281.960.0559 | paula.tomasi@nassaubay.com Mayor Pro Tem Lucie Johannes Sommer, Position 2 832.338.1828 | lucie.johannes.sommer@nassaubay.com Councilmember Chase Waterwall, Position 3 409.240.1699 | chase.waterwall@nassaubay.com Councilmember James Abbey, Position 4 979.422.2383 | james.abbey@nassaubay.com Councilmember Sarah Horton, Position 5 713.775.6839 | sarah.horton@nassaubay.com Councilmember Michelle Weller, Position 6 832.868.8663 | michelle.weller@nassaubay.com