Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281-333-4211
SEPT 2015
CITY NEWS NASSAU BAY 101
Want to know more about the ins and outs of city government? Get a behind the scenes look at how our city government works and how your tax dollars are spent with Nassau Bay 101! Participants will meet City Staff and Elected Officials and learn all about each department of our city through facility tours and interactive sessions or demonstrations. This program will equip citizens to become active participants of our community. Classes will begin in January 2016 and is open to Nassau Bay residents and business owners. Stay tuned, for more information about how you can participate in our very first Nassau Bay 101!
Nassau Bay Trivia: 1. Who was the first mayor of Nassau Bay? a. Donald Matter c. Mark Denman b. Gene Smith d. Bob Dylan 2. What year was the City of Nassau Bay incorporated? a. 1922 c. 1970 b. 1950 d. 1999
3. Who was the first astronaut to vote in a municipal election from space? a. Buzz Aldrin c. Joe Engle b. Ronald Garan Jr. d. Ed Mitchell
STAY COOL
Take care of yourself, your family, friends, and neighbors during the hot weather months. • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, even if you are not thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. • Stay indoors during extreme heat and humidity and limit exposure to the sun. Wear a wide-brimmed hat if you will be out in the sun. • Dress in loose-fitting and light-weight clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. • Avoid extreme temperature change. • Eat well-balanced, light and regular meals. • Never leave a person or an animal alone in an enclosed vehicle. • Keep shades or curtains closed during the heat of the day. • Purchase a fan, even if you have air conditioning, to keep the air circulating. • If you start to feel sick due to heat, seek medical help immediately. • Discuss heat safety precautions with members of your family and with your elderly loved ones and neighbors. • Frequently check on your elderly neighbors, friends, or loved ones who do not have air conditioning and those who spend much of their time alone. • Frequently check on your animals to ensure they are not suffering from the heat. Visit www.redcross.org for more information about recognizing heat-related illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. The more you know, the better you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
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FARMER'S MARKET Visit the Nassau Bay Farmer's Market for fresh, locally-grown, organic produce, plants, and many other great items available for purchase from a variety of local vendors. The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm in front of Erma's Nutrition Center and Natural Market located at 18045 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay.
SAVE THE DATE: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT National Night Out Tuesday, October 6, 2015 6:00 - 9:00pm Nassau Bay Town Square (1800 Space Park Drive) We invite all Nassau Bay residents to join our community-wide celebration for National Night Out on the Town Square. Meet your neighbors, City Staff, and Elected Officials, and enjoy a free hamburger dinner, live music, and familyfun entertainment. National Night Out is a cohesive effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
GARDEN CLUB Nassau Bay Garden Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers of Nassau Bay City Hall. All Nassau Bay neighbors are invited to come out and join the fun! Tuesday, September 8th 9:30am - Social 10:00am - Program Begins The State of Our City with Mayor Mark Denman and City Manager Chris Reed
Tuesday, October 13 9:30am - Social 10:00am - Program Begins Putting Your Garden Herbs to Work in Your Cooking: Travis Bethel, Chef and Owner of “Back 4 O Flavors” will show you how to incorporate a multitude of garden herbs into cooking. He will demonstrate how herb flavors both enhance and change flavors of food.
For more information regarding club activities please contact Nancee Lynn at JL1430@aol.com.
WELCOME TO NASSAU BAY! Please help us welcome Police Officer Gregory Perry to the Nassau Bay Police Department. On July 27th, the Nassau Bay Police Department swore in Gregory Perry as a full-time officer. He was formerly employed as an officer with the Lamar University Police Department and we are happy to have him join our City.
More information will be available in next month's newsletter and on our website www. nassaubay.com/specialevents
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR September 2015 Planning Commission Mtg(if needed).....Sept 1, 6pm Coffee with City Manager...................Sept 4, 9am Labor Day...........................................................Sept 7 Garden Club Meeting....................Sept 8, 9:30am Board of Adjustment Mtg(if needed)...... Sept 10, 6pm Coffee with City Manager...................Sept 11, 9am Legally Blonde: The Musical-CCCT..... Sept 11-27 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.................. Sept 12, 8pm St. Thomas Church Ministry Fair......Sept 13, 8am City Council Meeting...........................Sept 14, 7pm Coffee with City Manager................. Sept 18, 9am Dine Out to Donate - CCEF........................ Sept 21 Coffee with City Manager................ Sept 25, 9am Parks & Recreation Committee...... Sept 28, 7pm
PARTY RECAP We hope you enjoyed the Party on the Square on August 15th! Thank you for joining us and please help us thank our wonderful event sponsors:
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors Texas Citizens Bank NASA Area Management District View more photos from this event on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/nassaubay
October 2015 Coffee with City Manager.....................Oct 2, 9am National Night Out..................................Oct 6, 6pm Planning Commission Mtg(if needed)......Oct 6, 6pm Board of Adjustment Mtg(if needed)............Oct 8, 6pm Coffee with City Manager..................... Oct 9, 9am City Council Meeting.............................Oct 12, 7pm Garden Club Meeting.................... Oct 13, 9:30am Coffee with City Manager.................. Oct 23, 9am Halloween in the Park..................Oct 24, 6:30pm Parks & Recreation Committee........ Oct 26, 7pm Coffee with City Manager.................. Oct 30, 9am For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, visit www.nassaubay.com/events Add your event to the Community Calendar. Email event information to kristi.sykora@nassaubay.com
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YOU NEED A PERMIT FOR THAT If you are a home or building owner in Nassau Bay working on or considering remodeling, constructing, or changing anything on your property, you need to know the City's permit requirements. The City's permitting requirements are based on industry standards and the International Building Codes. A building permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure within the city. If the owner is hiring a contractor to perform this work, the contractor will typically submit the permit application to the City. Ultimately, the owner is responsible for securing and correctly displaying all required permits before any work begins. So all home and building owners should be aware of the permit requirements and should request a copy of the permit from the contractor. Where do I get the building permit application? www.nassaubay.com/buildingpermit How much will it cost? Minimum fee is $25 and the max is based on the specific job valuation. How long does it take? Once the permit application is submitted to the City, the Building Official will review and approve or request additional information. Depending on the type of permit, it could be issued immediately or can take 5-7 business days. It is important to note that some permits require your HOA approval. Why do I need a permit? • Helps Protect Property Value • Improves Safety • Required by City Examples that require a permit: • Home Renovations - Installing New Cabinets, Counter Tops, Plumbing or Electrical Fixtures, Windows, Etc. • Residential Additions - Patio Cover, Storage Shed (larger than 120sq.ft. or on a Foundation), Room Additions, Etc. • Re-Roofing (if over 100sq.ft.) • Storage Buildings • Heating and Air Conditioning Replacement • Structural Changes • Bulkhead Repair If you have any questions about permits, please call 281.333.2944.
BY THE NUMBERS POLICE
Statistics for July 2015
Total Service Calls........................................................350 Total Reports Taken........................................................44 Total Patrol Miles........................................................ 6,211 Crimes Against Persons.................................................. 4 Property Crimes................................................................18 Arrests...................................................................................9 Average Response Times (in minutes).................2.27
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls......................................................................... 35 Fires*..................................................................................... 4 Cooking Fire.......................................................................0 Rescue.................................................................................. 3 HAZMAT...............................................................................2 Motor Vehicle Accident................................................... 4 Hazardous Conditions..................................................... 4 Fire Alarm............................................................................ 7 EMS Assist...........................................................................5 Canceled in Route/Other................................................6 *Fire Information: 1. Assisted Webster FD with Structure Fire 2. Fire in Building in 1100 Block of NASA Parkway 3. Grass Fire in 2400 Block of Clippers Cove 4. Grill fire in 18100 Block of Nassau Bay Drive
EMS
Total Calls.......................................................................... 85 Total Patients in Nassau Bay.........................................41
CONNECT WITH NEIGHBORS
City of Nassau Bay is now on Nextdoor, a free private social networking website for your neighborhood. Any resident can sign up for a Nextdoor account and start connecting with their neighbors. You can also see event updates and alerts from the City. Visit www.nextdoor.com for more information.
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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE MONTH TITAN Adult Male Titan is very comfortable around people, but he is scared of other cats in the shelter and needs a home without cats soon.
BUTCH CASSIDY Young Male Butch Cassidy is happy, friendly, and walks well on a leash.
For more information, please visit the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter 281.333.2944 www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter 18900 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay, TX Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm & Fri 7:30am-11:30am
WATER CONSERVATION During hot and dry months it is important to practice water conservation. These conservation tips are also good to use year-round in an effort to waste less water.
• Fix leaky faucets and toilets. • Install aerators to cut in half the amount of water used by each faucet. • Install a water-efficient shower head. • Take shorter showers. • Replace older toilets with water-efficient models. • Water your yard thoroughly, but only as needed usually no more than one inch, once a week. • Water lawns in the early morning or late evening. • Position sprinklers so that they are not watering driveways and walkways. • Use drip irrigation for plants and gardens, and water early in the morning to minimize evaporation. • Collect and use rainwater for lawn and garden. • Wash only full loads of laundry. • Invest in Energy Star-qualified clothes washer. For more water conservation information, visit www. takecareoftexas.org
PUBLIC WORKS Water line breaks are a common problem for most
cities during the dry, summer heat in Texas. Due to aging infrastructure and dry grounds that cause shifting soils, the summer months can take a toll on the lines. The Public Works Department is continuously monitoring the lines and when leaks are detected, they make repairs as quickly as possible. This can result in a brief water outage while repairs are being made. All efforts are made to contact residents or businesses that will be affected. To ensure that you receive these notifications, please make sure you have signed up for these alerts at www.nassaubay.com/alerts. Nassau Bay has approximately 84,480 feet (16 miles) of water line. The City's Capital Improvement Projects include a budget of $150,000 each year which allows us to replace approximately 1,000 feet of water lines and hydrants. Another $25,000 is budgeted for emergency water line repairs and fire hydrant maintenance. If you notice a water leak or have questions on ones we are working on, please call Public Works at 281.333.2944.
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CONTACT US NASSAU BAY CITY HALL
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VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 911 or 281.333.3473 During Business Hours 281.333.2677 E-mail: fire.station@nassaubay.com ●
POLICE DEPARTMENT 911 or 281.333.4200 During Business Hours 281.333.2212 Vacation Check Requests 281.333.2212 ●
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WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT During Business Hours 281.333.2944 Weekends/After Hours (Emergencies) 281.333.4200 MUNICIPAL COURT ELECTED OFFICIALS ●
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP August 10, 2015 - Regular Council Meeting Presentation and Public Hearing on the City Manager’s proposed budget for FY16/17. Awarded bid to Lopez Construction for the 2015 Water & Waste Water Improvements Project. Appointed Jeff Hassan and Kristi Sykora to the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Board of Directors. Special presentation of painting honoring late Mayor Pro Tem David Braun.
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Mayor Mark Denman [Home 281.333.9633] E-mail: mayor@nassaubay.com Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Mossman [Home 281.333.2194] E-mail: sandra.mossman@nassaubay.com Councilmember Harry Dollar [Home 281.333.0259] E-mail: harry.dollar@nassaubay.com Councilmember John Mahon [Home 713.702.1185] E-mail: john.mahon@nassaubay.com Councilmember Bryce Klug [Home 832.474.5461] E-mail: bryce.klug@nassaubay.com Councilmember Jonathan Amdur [Home 281.333.3424] E-mail: jonathan.amdur@nassaubay.com Councilmember Bob Warters [Home 281.333.4750] E-mail: bob.warters@nassaubay.com
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Angela and Michael Braun pose by the painting for a photo with Mayor Mark Denman and artist, Eddie Filer.
PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 to discuss amending Appendix A, Article 13. The Board decided to create a draft of the additions to the ordinance and set another meeting for August 11 for a final draft review before presenting the proposal to City Council. The proposal will be presented on September 14th. Planning Commission met on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. The Commission created a final draft of the zoning ordinance recommendations and sent to all Commissioners for their review before City Attorney approval.
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