The City of Seabrook’s
e-Update April 2010 Volume 2, Issue 4
From the Mayor’s Desk: Seabrook Volunteer Committees Helping Plan the City's Future Last month I commended Master Plan Review for the fine work they have done on behalf of the City. Another committee that has been very busy is the Open Space, Beautification and Preservation Committee (OSC). Under the leadership of chair Dori Nelson, the OSC has done an excellent job developing plans related to open space. This committee has been focused on plans for our future parks use and our city hike and bike trails. The first accomplishment for this group was finalizing the Drusilla Carothers Coastal Gardens Master Plan. This park, adjacent to Pine Gully Park, was acquired with a voter approved bond election in May, 2007. The first phase of this plan financed by the bonds will go out for bids soon. This first phase will create a park entrance, develop parking facilities and enhance the Carothers house for safety and handicap accessibility. This park readiness effort, although delayed by Hurricane Ike, should have Phase I ready for a park grand opening around mid-2010. (Continued next page)
From the Mayor’s Desk: Seabrook Volunteer Committees Helping Plan the City's Future, continued The other accomplishment for the OSC is the development of the city’s Hike and Bike Master Plan. This future trails plan was developed by the OSC with the assistance of city staff. A masterful supporting document created by committee member, Sally Antrobus, rounds out the group’s planning map with essential details on the importance of trails to Seabrook, the highest priority routes, potential funding mechanisms and other important details. The final trails configuration is envisioned as a figure “8” that creates multiple loops within the city. The priority for future trails prioritizes those that will serve the most residents including: 1.East Meyer from Hwy 146 connecting to Todville (the center of the figure “8”), 2.Southern trails utilizing the existing crossing under the Kemah/Seabrook bridge, and 3.Northern section utilizing the berm area adjacent to the Port of Houston Property ultimately connecting to trails in Pasadena and Armand Bayou.
From the Mayor’s Desk: Seabrook Volunteer Committees Helping Plan the City's Future, continued The committee, city staff and city council realize that completion will take many years. Funding will utilize government and private grants and involve partnerships with local entities including Harris County, the Port of Houston, and Armand Bayou. The city council looks forward to leveraging funds from our limited city funds with grants and funds from other entities. The city council has been extremely complimentary of the both the Master Plan Review Committee’s and Open Space, Beautification and Preservation Committee’s efforts resulting in strong endorsement of these group’s activities. We all realize that the plans will not be accomplished overnight, but we will see steady progress over time. - Gary Renola, Mayor
Friends of Library April Event The Annual Meeting of the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library will take place on April 22 at the Seabrook Community House on Anders. Refreshments served at 6:30 pm with the meeting to begin at 7:00 pm. The speaker will be Mary Sue Anton giving a book talk about her book, New Madrid - A Mississippi River Town in History and Legend. Come and share this evening with the local writer, Mary Sue Anton. She will sign copies of her book at this time.
ANNUAL EGG HUNT Meador Park will be the location for the annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Several special activities are planned including a moonwalk, face painting, clowns, free pictures taken with Mr. Rabbit, and much more! Free hot dogs and drinks will be served‌.SO BRING YOUR EASTER BASKET AND GET READY FOR FUN! Sponsored by Seabrook Parks & Recreation Dept., Seabrook Rotary Club & Seabrook Police Department.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will present Boating Safely Classes at the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Dept. on March 20, May 15, July 17 and Sept. 18. Topics include: Equipment for Your Boat, Trailering Your Boat, Handling Your Boat, Your "Highway" Signs, and Knots and Lines. Contact Penny Williams at 713-351-8286 or Fred Steves at 713-351-8202 or fteves@myronsteves.com for more information.
The Johnson Space Center will hold an E-Waste Recycling Event April 24, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Space Center Houston Parking lot. This will be open to Clear Lake area residents.
Acceptable Items for Disposal/Recycling: IT and computer-related products including: Personal computers (includes desktop PCs, laptops, and workstations) Monitors and flat panel displays Printers (ink and laser) All-in-Ones Scanners Digital cameras Handheld computers Digital Entertainment & telecommunications equipment VCRs Cell phones Portable music devices
Continued… The Johnson Space Center will hold an E-Waste Recycling Event April 24, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Space Center Houston Parking lot. This will be open to Clear Lake area residents.
UNACCEPTABLE items for disposal/recycling are: White goods including microwave ovens, washers and dryers are not acceptable TVs are not permitted Equipment containing radioactive materials, free flowing liquids, chlorofluorocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, or other “Hazardous Wastes” as defined in and having the meaning ascribed in and listed under 40 CFR §261.3 and the regulations promulgated hereunder, as amended from time to time.
Bay Elementary PTA Looking for Sponsors for Spring Carnival and Fun Run on April 10. James F. Bay Elementary will host its annual Spring Carnival and Fun Run on Saturday, April 10 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The PTA Spring Carnival Committee is now offering two great opportunities to advertise your business to our school community and show your support for our children. The Committee is in need of Carnival and Fun Run Sponsors. The PTA offers an excellent multi-level sponsorship package for those interested in supporting our fundraising efforts. The committee is also in search of crafters and vendors interested in renting booth space during the carnival (pre-approval required). Booths are a standard 10x10 space at a fee of $50.00 each. For more information, please see our web site at www.baypta.org or contact Jessica Ochoa at 281-222-9691 or jochoa@baypta.org.
From the City Secretary’s Office:
REGISTERING TO VOTE You must be registered to vote in Harris County with a Seabrook address to vote in the Seabrook municipal election to be held on May 8, 2010. If you have recently moved to Seabrook from another state or county in Texas or from another address in Harris County, you must complete a new Harris County voter registration application and report your Seabrook address. The final day to register to vote or to change your address is April 8, 2010 if you wish to vote in the May 8, 2010 city election. Please do not wait until the deadline to register to vote or to change your address! Harris County voter registration application forms are available at city hall. You may also download a voter registration form or check to see if you are registered at www.tax.co.harris.tx.us/ or you may call Harris County Voter Registration at 713-368-VOTE (8683).
From the City Secretary’s Office: SEABROOK CITY ELECTION ON MAY 8, 2010 EARLY VOTING BY MAIL Seabrook voters who are 65 years or older or who are disabled may vote early by mail for the May 8, 2010 city election. In addition, any Seabrook voter who will be absent from Harris County for the entire period of early voting (April 26 - May 4) and who will also absent from the county on Election Day (May 8, 2010) may also apply to vote by mail. Please call (281) 291-5736 or 5663 to request an application to vote early by mail. After completing an application, you must return it by mail. If you are voting early due to absence in the county, the application for ballot by mail must be mailed from a location outside of Harris County and we can only send the ballot to an address outside of Harris County. Voters who apply to vote early by mail due to age or disability, may mail the application from Seabrook and we can send the ballot to your Seabrook address. All applications for a mail ballot must be received by the city secretary’s office no later than the close of business on Friday, April 30, 2010.
From the City Secretary’s Office: EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE Early voting by personal appearance will be held in City Hall upstairs in Room 204. All registered voters in Seabrook are eligible to vote early by personal appearance. Hours for early voting are: Monday through Thursday, 4/26 – 4/29 Friday, 4/30
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 5/1 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Sunday, 5/2
No Early Voting
Monday, 5/3 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 5/4 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
From the City Secretary’s Office:
ELECTION DAY VOTING Voting on Election Day, May 8, 2010 will take place in the Seabrook Community House, 1210 Anders, (across the street from City Hall) from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Note this is a change in your polling location for Election Day only. Every household who receives a city water bill will be mailed the text of all 40 Charter Amendment Propositions and the Crime Control & Prevention District Proposition that will appear on the May 8, 2010 ballot. This information will be mailed during the first two weeks in April.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CITY POOL The Human Resources Department is now accepting applications for summer employment at the City Swimming Pool for the following positions: Game Room Attendant, $7.25/hr Lifeguard, $7.25/hour Detailed job descriptions and applications are available at the city website,. www.ci.seabrook.tx.us under “Employment.”
SEABROOK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 16TH ANNUAL MEN WHO COOK Seabrook’s MEN WHO COOK event proudly celebrates its sixteenth year. Sponsored by Seabrook Police Officers Association Charities and Seabrook Rotary, the festivities will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Lakewood Yacht Club, 2425 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX. For tickets or additional information, please call 281-326-1837, or email cgioannetti@yahoo.com. Tickets may be purchased in advance by mailing your check to: Seabrook Police Officers Association. P.O. Box 438, Seabrook, TX 77586.