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NASSAU BAY NATIONAL NIGHT OUT What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our City a safer, more caring place to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, while bringing back a true sense of community. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities across the United States. In Texas, National Night Out is held on the first Tuesday in October. Neighborhoods host block parties, cookouts, and various other community events to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Nassau Bay Police Officers and City staff will make their rounds to visit each registered event location. Block parties are held in your neighborhoods to provide a better opportunity for residents to meet those who live next to them. The NBPD will attempt to visit all registered locations. Police attendance at a NNO event cannot be guaranteed, but every effort is made to accommodate all requests every year. When is it? Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Where is it? In your neighborhoods! Host your neighborhood block party and register it with the Nassau Bay Police Department so we know where to go to visit you and your neighbors. How do I register my block party? Submit a registration form found online at www.nassaubay.com/NNO or in person at the Nassau Bay Police Department (1800 Space Park Dr, Ste 200). Questions? Call us at 281.333.4211 ext. 2212.
PROTECT NASSAU BAY'S STORM DRAINS Storm drains and catch basins are susceptible to clogs from dirt, rocks, and especially tree leaves. With autumn upon us, this means that leaves are falling off of trees even more rapidly. Rain and wind can carry these leaves to storm drain grates. The leaves accumulate on the storm water grates or travel further into the storm sewer system. This accumulation of leaves and other debris can impede or block the flow of storm water, resulting in localized flooding of yards and roadways. Ponding water in the roadways can lead to unsafe driving conditions and ponding water in rear and side yards is a nuisance and can lead to property damage. Residents can do their part to keep storm water flowing into the drains. If you see a storm grate or roadside ditch that is clogged and can clear it without placing yourself in danger, please remove the leaves. Watch the weather forecast and remove the leaves before rain is forecasted to fall. Also, keep trees trimmed to limit the amount of potential foliage. If a roadway grate or side ditch is clogged, use a rake to help you reach the leaves without entering the street. Thanks for doing your part!
HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK
Be ready for some spooky fun at the annual Halloween in the Park event on Saturday, October 26th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at David Braun Park. Enjoy hayrides, making your own s'mores, dancing, and more! Don't forget the costume contest! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes per age group. New this year – trunk or treat! Local businesses are invited to participate. Contact staceyamdur@gmail.com for more details. Come on out and have a spooktacular time!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR September 2019 Coffee with the City Manager...................... Sept 7, 9am City Council Meeting ..................................... Sept 9, 7pm Garden Club Meeting.............................. Sept 10, 9:30am Coffee with the City Manager.................... Sept 14, 9am Parks & Recreation Meeting (if needed)....... Sept 18, 6pm CANBE Stellar Soiree!.................................. Sept 20, 6pm Coffee with the City Manager.................... Sept 21, 9am NASA Area Management District............. Sept 26, 2pm Coffee with the City Manager.................... Sept 28, 9am
PARENTING WITH LOVE & LOGIC
Parenting with Love & Logic: Raise children who are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the real world with this win-win approach to parenting. Children will learn to solve their own problems while gaining the confidence they need to meet life’s challenges. Parents will learn to establish healthy control without resorting to anger, threats, nagging or exhausting power struggles. Sessions will begin September 22nd. For questions or to RSVP, contact rector@sttaec.org.
APOLLO BANNERS FOR SALE
The Apollo banners used throughout the City to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission will be available for purchase to Nassau Bay residents on Monday, September 9th for $15.00. Residents will need to provide a water bill for proof of residency to purchase. At this time, sales are limited to two banners per household. Sales will be first come first serve. Contact Chani Honeycutt at 281.336.6279 for more details on purchasing. For those interested in a buying a brand-new banner, contact Minuteman Press at 281.488.4100.
21ST GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
The 21st Annual Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival (GCFVF) will take place September 27th & 28th at the Hilton Hotel (3000 NASA Parkway). Film screenings will take place on Friday, September 27th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, and Saturday, September 28th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The Saturday night Gala and Awards Banquet on September 28th will be held at the Lakewood Yacht Club (2425 NASA Parkway), beginning at 6:00pm with a filmmaker meet and greet. GCFVF will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Lidia Porto, best known for her role as Cartel Queenpin Amara de Escalones in the Epix original series, Get Shorty. For more information, visit GCFVF's website at www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com.
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB
Join the Garden Club for "State of Nassau Bay": The first meeting of the fall for the Nassau Bay Garden Club will be on Tuesday, September 10th. Join the Club at 9:30am for coffee and conversation, 10:00am for the program, followed by the business meeting at 11:00am. The speaker for this meeting will be Mayor Mark Denman who will discuss the "State of the City" and will answer questions. Community Engagement: The Club feels honored to have a close working relationship with the Public Works Department, and enjoys their involvement with Parks & Recreation, Beautification Day, Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful, Fall Sweep, and Arbor Day. The Club is anxious to get started with another busy year! As you pass throughout the City, take time to enjoy all the nature, beautiful trees, and flowers, and know that it takes planning, cooperation, and hard work by all to maintain the peace and uniqueness that is Nassau Bay. Feeding Hummingbirds: September brings the migrating hummingbirds through our area. Keep feeders full of nectar [4 cups of water with 1 cup of white sugar] and in the shade. Clean and replenish the feeder every 3 to 4 days [do NOT add food coloring!]. Hummingbirds love salvia, shrimp plant, turk’s cap, firespike, pride of barbados, and others. Ask your nurseryman and buy flowering plants. September is the time to mulch, water less and only in the morning, and plant fall vegetables and seeds. Cooler weather is on the way!
MUNICIPAL CLERKS HONOR ROLL
City Secretary Sandra Ham earned a place on the 2019 Municipal Clerks Honor Roll. The online honor roll program was created in 2001 to give municipal officials and private citizens a chance to recognize specific Clerks for a job well done. The Municipal Clerks Honor Roll is open to all Municipal Clerks and their Deputies serving communities within all 50 states of the United States of America. This year, an incredible 228 nominations were received, each praising the dedication and hard work of clerks across the nation – City Secretary Ham was one of three individuals who earned the recognition in Texas. Congrats Sandra!
CANBE CORNER
Stellar Soiree: Discovering Nassau Bay will take place at Nassau Bay City Hall on Friday September 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Come mix and mingle with local businesses, enjoy music, sample bites and treats, while discovering all that Nassau Bay has to offer! Learn more about the event, purchase tickets, or become a sponsor by visiting www.NassauBayCANBE.org. Sponsors currently include the Hilton, Clear Lake Methodist Hospital, Chick-fil-A, Jenny's Bakery, Bullritos, Erma's, Mediterraneo and many more! Plus, attendees will have an opportunity to purchase their very own I ♥ NB hats – get your tickets today!
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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for July 2019
POLICE
Total Service Calls............................ 381 Total Reports Taken........................... 45 Total Patrol Miles.......................... 5,320 Crimes Against Persons...................... 9 Property Crimes................................... 17 Arrests.................................................... 4 PD Code Enforcement........................ 0 Avg Response Times (minutes)..... 2.30
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls............................................. 19 Fires......................................................... 2 Rescues................................................... 0 Motor Vehicle Accident...................... 3 Hazardous Conditions..........................2 Fire Alarm ............................................. 4 EMS Assist............................................. 3 Cancelled in Route/Other.................. 4
EMS
Total Calls.............................................. 71 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........... 44
NASSAU BAY EDUCATION
St. Paul Catholic Church Early Childhood Program: St. Paul's Early Childhood Program is registering for the 2019-2020 school year for children aged 12 months to PreK4. St. Paul focuses on developing fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills that will prepare your child for early education. St. Paul provides several class schedule options, including 2-, 3-, or 5-day options. Classes are from 9:30am to 1:30pm, with an extended day option also available. An introduction to Spanish is also offered in the PreK 3 and PreK 4 dual language classrooms. A variety of STEM, early literacy, and gross motor enrichment classes are offered. To get more information, visit 18223 Point Lookout Drive, call 281.333.0176, or visit www.stpaulcatholic.org. St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School: Learning doesn't have to end with the afternoon school bell – join St. Thomas (18300 Upper Bay Rd) this fall for enriching activities that will grow your kids' mind, body, and spirit. Classes are open to the entire community, with many starting after 4:00pm to allow for after-school travel over to St. Thomas. Classes include archery, martial arts, art, soccer, fencing, Chinese / Mandarin, fencing, roller skating, chess, and Playwell Afterschool Engineering (prices vary). St. Thomas also offers guitar, piano, and horseback riding lessons. Learn more at www.stesnb.org or call 281-3331340. Join them now for some exciting afterschool classes!
AMERIWASTE GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES Ameriwaste looks to providing Nassau Bay residents with exceptional service in the City of Nassau Bay. The following is an outline provided by Ameriwaste of the services provided, along with collection policies. Pickup days are Monday and Thursday at the backdoor. In an effort to keep its streets neat, clean and free of empty cans, containers, and bins, the City of Nassau Bay provides backdoor collection service of household garbage. Items must be placed for collection by 7:00am. All household waste will be collected at the backdoor or garage area. Containers must be visible from the street. The trash bin should not be located behind any locked or closed gates or doors. Ameriwaste will not go into the backyard behind a house to look for or get trash containers. Observed holidays are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. If pickup falls on an observed holiday, pickup will resume on the next regular scheduled pickup day. Heavy trash is collected on Monday CURBSIDE. Appliances, furniture, mattresses, and similar items may be placed curbside for collection, provided that they do not exceed 50lbs in weight and may require additional fees. Ameriwaste cannot go onto private property to remove any items. Appliances that contain refrigerant must be drained and tagged by a certified refrigerant recycler prior to disposal. Water heaters need to be drained. Sheetrock, concrete, lumber, bricks or similar items are considered construction debris and may require additional fees. Please contact Ameriwaste's Customer Service Office at (281) 331-8400 to have these items picked up. Green waste is collected on Monday CURBSIDE. Brush, tree limbs, and clippings should be cut, bundled, tied, and no greater then 5ft in length or 50lbs in weight. Limit of 10 bags or bundles of green waste per collection day. Recycle is collected on Thursday. Recycled products can be combined in one container. You may choose BACKDOOR or CURBSIDE recycling. Prices vary. Set your trash and recycling container apart from each other. If you cannot fit all your recyclables in your container, place additional items in a cardboard box or in clear bags. If you have excess cardboard, please cut or fold the cardboard into a pile, and tie them into manageable bundles with string or twine. Place the bundles next to your recycling container. Do not use the recycle cart for household trash. Billing is done annually, on a non-refundable basis. If you have any questions, please contact the AmeriWaste customer service office at (281) 331-8400.
COMMAND STAFF LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Nassau Bay Police Department Sergeant Glenn Sharp recently completed the Command Staff Leadership Training (CSLS) at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. CSLS is designed to develop leadership skills and to build effective programs, policies and initiatives in law enforcement agencies. The program focuses on critical and common issues facing law enforcement. This training is part of the Nassau Bay Police Department's continuing education initiative for all of its officers.
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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER Laser (left) is a four month old adorable male kitten. Cow (right) is a oneyear-old male cat – both are ready to be adopted today! Help find loving forever homes for Laser and Cow, 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
NBHA BOARD ELECTION
The Nassau Bay Homes Association (NBHA) would like to take a moment and thank its members for a great Board Member election in July. NBHA is happy to welcome newly elected Board Members Phil Collins, Joshua Bott, and Pete Seroka – welcome to the NBHA team! NBHA is truly honored to work with such a fantastic community.
CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church invites high school singers to audition for its Choral Scholar program. Choral Scholars rehearse and sing with the parish choir on Sundays during the school year, with a couple of additional weekday duties during the year. Singers receive a monthly stipend, and valuable musical experience equipping them for future similar positions at the college and professional levels. Membership of St. Thomas is not required. Please contact St. Thomas Music Director Mr. Garmon Ashby by phone at 713.898.3048 or by email at gashby@ehshouston.org for more information.
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 Bob Warters, Position 5 281.333.4750 | bob.warters@nassaubay.com Councilmember Matt Prior, Position 6 214.325.0520 | matt.prior@nassaubay.com
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
Coming this fall: A community bookclub in Nassau Bay. Hooked on Books is for elementary aged kids. The meetings will be held once a month at City Hall. The first meeting will be on Sunday, October 13th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. The book being discussed will be Frindle, by Andrew Clement. At the meeting, there will be an activity, book discussion, and time for the kids to get to know one another. For more information, call or text Kate Amdur at 346.401.9736 or email bookshookedon@gmail.com. Follow the Club on Instagram at @hooked0nbooks. Donations for crafts are always appreciated.
GLORIA DEI CHURCH IMPACT WEEK Students from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church joined the Nassau Bay Police Department for a full day of volunteering – these students volunteered as part of Gloria Dei's Impact Week 2019. Through the day, these students spent hours washing the Police Department police units. They also assisted the Department by stuffing the goodie bags for this year's National Night Out event. A huge THANK YOU to these volunteers for all their help and hard work!
COUNCIL- MEETING RECAP
AUGUST 12, 2019 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Held a Public Hearing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Approved first of two readings of an ordinance amending City of Nassau Bay Ordinance No. O2013-712 by revising Appendix A – Zoning, Article 15. – Zoning Districts for Commercial (C), Mixed Use (U) and Public (PO- Presented a Proclamation to Nikolas 1), 15-200. – Urban District, (A). Risoldi in recognition of earning the presitigous rank of Eagle Scout. Uses, No. (9). Approved a resolution reappointing Jim Edwards, Jerry Newberry, R.H. Dietz (regular members) and Kyle Rone (alternate member) to the Board of Adjustment. Approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a First Amendment to Communication Site Lease Agreement with Clear Wireless LLC. Approved action to create a Task Force (consisting of Mayor Denman, Councilmember Ashley Graves, and Councilmember Matt Prior) to bring recommendations to Council regarding the operation and use of short-term rentals in the City of Nassau Bay. Approved action to name the City of Nassau Bay Dog Park the "Chris Reed Dog Park" in honor of the late Chris Reed. Join us for next month's Council Meeting: Monday, September 9, 2019 @ 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chamber
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