Nassau Bay Compass Rose Newsletter - November 2016

C mpass Rose NOVEMBER 2016

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Nassau Bay is seeing a great deal of economic development in the form of new businesses moving to the city as well as several existing businesses investing money in remodeling, renovating, and improving their properties.

Economic development is vital to maintaining a healthy economy in order to have a healthy community. When existing businesses invest money it is a win-win for the business and our community.

A look around town and you will see these projects underway and one that will soon begin.

CVS Pharmacy

Location: 1610 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay Project: Renovations underway including updates to the parking lot and interior of the building.

Business will be open through renovations.

Estimated Cost: $130,000 Estimated Completion: January 2017

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IT'S TIME TO VOTE

Early Voting for the 2016 General Election will be held October 24th - November 4th. Nassau Bay Residents can participate in early voting at Freeman Branch Library (16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX).

Other voting locations and times can be found online at www.harrisvotes.com.

Election Day is November 8, 2016 and will be held from 7:00am - 7:00pm at Nassau Bay City Hall (1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200, Nassau Bay, TX).

Please remember that you must show an approved form of photo ID at the polls.

Approved Forms of Photo ID: • Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS • Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS • United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph • United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph • United States passport If a voter is unable to obtain one of the following approved forms of photo ID and have a reasonable impediment or difficulty to obtain such identification, they have other options that can be viewed in detail online at www.VoteTexas.gov.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR November 2016 Early Voting......................................... Nov 1-4 Coffee with the City Manager..........Nov 4, 9am Beautification Day..........................Nov 5, 8am Run for Health 5K Fun Run...................... Nov 5 General Election.................................... Nov 8 Planning Meeting (if needed)............Nov 10, 6pm Veterans Day (City Offices Closed)................ Nov 11 Robinson Elementary Fall Festival........... Nov 12 City Council Meeting....................Nov 14, 7pm Arbor Day Celebration................Nov 16, 10am Coffee with the City Manager........Nov 18, 9am Neighborhood Bake Sale...................... Nov 20 Thanksgiving (City Offices Closed 24th & 25th)...... Nov 24

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Thanks to all residents that hosted National Night Out neighborhood block parties on October 4th and for all those that attended! Nassau Bay Police Officers, EMS, Volunteer Fire Department, Councilmembers, and City Staff enjoyed visiting with everyone.

For more photos, please visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/nassaubay

December 2016 Coffee with the City Manager.......... Dec 2, 9am Planning Meeting (if needed).............. Dec 6, 6pm Coffee with the City Manager.......... Dec 9, 9am Holiday in the Park....................... Dec 10, 2pm Christmas Boat Lane Parade...................Dec 10 City Council Meeting.................... Dec 12, 7pm Coffee with the City Manager........ Dec 16, 9am Christmas (City Offices Closed 23rd & 26th)...........Dec 25 For more information about these events and a complete list of community events, please visit: www.nassaubay.com/events

To submit your event, please send information to kristi.sykora@nassaubay.com

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ANNUAL CITY BUDGET

At the Council Meeting held on September 12, 2016, the City Council approved the FY17 Annual Budget. This year’s General Fund (maintenance and operations) budget is $5,765,310 and the total budget for all funds is $15,081,490.

At the Council Meeting held on October 17, 2016, the City Council approved the tax rate that funds a portion of the maintenance, operations, and debt service in the FY17 Budget. The adopted tax rate was maintained at the same tax rate as the previous two years: $0.742120/$100 valuation. This tax rate is lower than both the effective and rollback tax rates. On a home valued at $211,610, the average homeowner will pay around $1,533 in property taxes to the City of Nassau Bay. Property Tax Revenue for Services

GARDEN CLUB NEWS

Beautification Day Saturday, November 5th - 8:00am Fall is finally here and in Nassau Bay that can only mean that its time for the City's annual Beautification Day! This is the day when our citizens come out to spruce up the City for the coming season.

If you have an hour or so then please join us at the Lake Nassau Pavillion at 8:00am for a quick continental breakfast before heading out to the gardens and other locations throughout Nassau Bay. Please wear work clothes and bring your garden tools (gloves, spade, trowel). Come by yourself or bring anyone who loves to garden!

Upcoming Events: Nov. 9 (Wednesday) - General Meeting (please note change of day due to voting on previous day)

9:30am Social, 10:00am Meeting at Nassau Bay City Hall Topic: Natural History of the North American Monarch

The FY17 Annual Budget funds a total of $3.7 million in capital projects. These projects include several improvements and rehabilitation projects to the water and wastewater system, stormwater drainage, street repair and improvements, lake dredging, park improvements, building improvements, a new Fire Station and much more. The detailed list of projects can be found in the budget and updates as these projects are underway will be in future newsletters and posted on the City's website.

For more information on the budget, tax rates, and upcoming capital projects please visit our website at www.nassaubay.com/budget.

Nov. 15 - EVENING Meeting 7:00pm at Nassau Bay City Hall Topic: Gardening By the Square Foot - Please join us as we learn a practical process for growing our own vegetables and herbs in small spaces presented

by John Jons, Galveston County Master Gardener.

Mr. Jons is a national-award winner in the American Rose Society’s 2016 All-American Center Trials; he frequently directs workshops for fellow Master Gardeners and the public on many gardening subjects and was recently featured in Texas Gardener magazine We welcome everyone to join us for this unique workshop that teaches how to eliminate 80% of the space, work, weeds, water and waste of a typical garden. Bio Information courtesy of Texas Gardener, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016.

Nov. 16 - Arbor Day Celebration 10:00am at Howard Ward Park (white gazebo behind St. Thomas Church) Tree donated by Nassau Bay Garden Club (Rain Date: Nov. 18, 10:00am) Nov. 30 - Holiday Decorating at Tranquility Garden 2:00pm (located on corner of Upper Bay Road and Martinique) Learn more about the Garden Club and the upcoming events on their website at www.nassaubaygc.org

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BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for September 2016

POLICE

Total Service Calls....................331 Total Reports Taken.....................51 Total Patrol Miles...................6,125 Crimes Against Persons...............12 Property Crimes..........................21 Arrests.......................................10 Avg Response Times (in minutes)....4.51

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Total Calls.................................38 Fires............................................ 2 Rescue.........................................6 Motor Vehicle Accident.................1 Hazardous Conditions..................1 Fire Alarm..................................12 EMS Assist...................................8 Canceled in Route/Other..............8

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED Extended Stay America

Location: 1410 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay Project: Cosmetic renovations are underway to all units on all floors including new flooring, wall paint, and other surface updates. Business will be open through renovations.

Estimated Cost: $400,000 Estimated Completion: January 2017

EMS

Total Calls.................................77 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........41

CITY STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Csilla Stiles just celebrated 7 years with the City of Nassau Bay, serving since 2009 as the Director of Finance. Csilla is responsible for a total budget of 15 Million Dollars and has managed to achieve the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas Budget Award for five consecutive years.

The only years she did not receive the award were the years she did not compete for it. She recently tested and received her Certification as a Government Finance Officer, the highest achievement for a municipal Finance Director. Csilla supervises a staff of four but her philosophy of budgeting and spending is evident in all Departments. She is very team-oriented and supportive of the entire staff. Csilla is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas and Gulf Coast Chapter of Texas Women Leading Government where she serves as the Treasurer. She is proud graduate of Butler University where she earned her Bachelors Degree and in 2008 she earned her Masters Degree from the University of Houston.

Wendy's

Location: 1702 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay Project: Constructing new building with new design as pictured in the exterior renderings below. Demolition of current building and construction of new building will begin in the next month or two. Business will temporarily be closed during construction.

Estimated Cost: $450,000+ Estimated Completion: Spring 2017

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NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER SASSY

TANGERINE

Sassy is playful and sweet! She is friendly and plays well with all of the other dogs in the shelter, both large and small. She even walks gentle on a leash.

Tangerine is a handsome and happy fellow.

Come meet Tangerine and more adoptable cats at the shelter.

We need your help finding loving forever homes for all of the dogs and cats at the shelter. Please call us and schedule a time to meet one of our many dogs or cats that is ready for adoption.

Phone: 281.333.2944 Website: www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter Location: 18900 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm & Fri 7:30-11:30am

BEAUTIFUL NASSAU BAY

A few snapshots of wildlife in Nassau Bay. Photo Credit: JoAnne Knight

TEAM NASSAU BAY

In October, Team Nassau Bay participated in the 10th Annual Bike Around the Bay! This two-day 170-mile ride around Galveston Bay supports the Galveston Bay Foundation and the great work they do to protect our bay.

Finance Director Csilla Stiles and Human Resources Director Isella Castillo completed this event with their husbands.

If you would like to get involved and participate or support Nassau Bay's Cycling Team, contact Isela at 281.333.4211.

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NEW POLICE OFFICER

Police Officer Jason Vain was sworn in on Monday, September 26th and began his Field Training Program.

Please help us welcome Officer Vain to Nassau Bay.

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COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

October 10, 2016 - Regular Council Meeting

Pledges were led by Cub Scout Troop 956. Mayor Denman posed for a photo with the troop and presented a certificate of recognition.

Presented a Proclamation to Nassau Bay Garden Club for Beautification Day. Presented a Proclamation to Nassau Bay Garden Club for Arbor Day. Recognized the 2016 National Night Out Block Captains.

NASSAU BAY CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION & WATER BILLING • 281.333.4211 After-Hours Emergency: 281.333.4200 E-mail: city.receptionist@nassaubay.com VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2677 After-Hours Emergency: 911 or 281.333.4200 E-mail: fire.station@nassaubay.com POLICE DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2212 After-Hours Emergency 911 or 281.333.4200 PUBLIC WORKS/ ANIMAL CONTROL/ BUILDING PERMITS • 281.333.2944 After-Hours Emergency: 281.333.4200 MUNICIPAL COURT • 281.336.6297 Email: municipal.court@nassaubay.com ELECTED OFFICIALS • 281.333.4211 Fax 281.333.2301 • 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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Approved a resolution designating John Mahon as a representative and Jonathan Amdur as an alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2017 General Assembly.

Approved a resolution reappointing Bob Warters, George Dempsey, and Gary Mossman to a one-year term; reappointing Mark A. Denman, Ron Swofford, Jonathan Amdur, and Donald C. Matter to a two-year term to the TIRZ Board of Directors.

Approved a resolution reappointing Glen Poche´, Karen Hornby, Harv Hartman and appointing Ashley Graves and Tony Quezada to the Board of Adjustment.

Approved a resolution approving a Façade Improvement Grant Program.

Approved the TIRZ Annual Report.

Authorized NATEX Architects to move forward with the design and development phase of the Fire/EMS Facility.

Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (BAHCVB).

Appointed Mark Denman, Kristi Sykora, and a hotelier to be named to the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (BAHCVB) Board of Directors.

Join us for next month's Council Meeting: November 14, 2016 @ 7:00pm Nassau Bay City Hall View Council Agendas & Minutes Online: www.nassaubay.com/citycouncil

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