Compass Rose - March 2016

BEST & BRIGHTESTThe Nassau Bay Fire Marshal's Office and the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department want to remind you to check and change the batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarms when you reset your clocks one hour forward on Sunday, March 13th.

Smoke alarms, even those that are hard-wired, should have their batteries replaced regularly and tested to ensure you have the protection you need. This is a quick and inexpensive thing you can do to keep your family safe.

Many fatal fires occur at night while people are sleeping. A working smoke alarm greatly increases your chances of survival during a home fire by giving you the critical time needed to escape.

Questions about smoke detectors or carbon monoxide alarms? Contact Nassau Bay Fire Marshal Tony Russo at 281-336-6296 or by email at [email protected].

MARCH 2016

SPRING FORWARD

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Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281-333-4211 MAR 16 • 1

The City of Nassau Bay has been named one of Houston's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for the fifth consecutive year!

This award identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. An independent research firm evaluates a variety of factors as well as surveying employees to select the award recipients.

This award is also a reflection of the quality of staff employed with the City. Our employees take pride in their work and enjoy working together to make Nassau Bay the best it can be.

Our employees also enjoy working for a city that has such wonderful residents and business owners that are active and engaged in the community.

Want to join our team?

View current job openings and apply online at www.nassaubay.com/jobs

March 2016

Primary Election City Hall ....... Mar 1, 7am-7pmPolice Chief Retirement Reception. ..Mar 2, 3pm15th Annual Home Tour ...................... Mar 4-6Coffee with City Manager ..............Mar 4, 9am6th Annual Crazy Krewe 7K & 3K ...Mar 5, 8amGarden Club Meeting ...............Mar 8, 9:30amEaster in the Park .........................Mar 13, 2pmCity Council Meeting ...................Mar 14, 7pmSt. Patrick's Day ....................................Mar 17Coffee with City Manager ............Mar 18, 9amCoffee with City Manager ............Mar 25, 9amEaster ..................................................Mar 27Chamber Golf Classic ..........................Mar 28

April 2016

Coffee with City Manager ...............Apr 1, 9amGarden Club Style Show ..........Apr 1, 10:30amPlanning Meeting (if needed) ...........Apr 5, 6pmCoffee with City Manager ...............Apr 8, 9amCity Council Meeting ....................Apr 11, 7pmGarden Club Meeting ..............Apr 12, 9:30amCoffee with City Manager .............Apr 15, 9amKeep Kids in School Golf Tournament .... Apr 18Coffee with City Manager .............Apr 22, 9amCajun - Zydeco Party ....................Apr 23, 6pmCoffee with City Manager .............Apr 29, 9am

For more information about these events and a complete list of community events,

visit www.nassaubay.com/events

COMMUNITYCALENDAR

POLICE CHIEF CASHIOLA

Sunday, March 13, 20162:00pm

Lake Nassau Park

Join us for the Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Nassau Park featuring special guest, the Easter Bunny! The egg hunt will begin promptly at 2:00pm. Please make sure you arrive early and have time to find the space designated for your child's age group and be ready for the egg hunt by 2:00pm. Other activities will include bunny hop races, photo-op, HEBuddy, and more!

EASTER IN THE PARK


Police Chief Joe Cashiola is retiring. Cashiola has served the citizens of Nassau Bay for over 34 years in the Nassau Bay Police Department working his way up the ranks from Patrolman, Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant until he was appointed Chief of Police in 2009.

Please join us on March 2nd to celebrate his retirement and thank him for his service.

Wednesday, March 2, 20163:00 - 5:00pm

Nassau Bay City Hall1800 Space Park Dr. #200

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 23RD

PARTY ON THE SQUAREGet ready for a Cajun - Zydeco Party with great music and delicious food truck eats. A party you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 23rd from 6:00-10:00pm on the Town Square (1800 Space Park Drive in Nassau Bay).

All residents are invited to this month's meeting on Tuesday, March 8th featuring "Research, Results, & Recommendations to Cities and Neighborhoods" presented by Charris York, Stormwater Program Specialist for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, and Chien Wie with League City Parks. Social meet-and-greet begins at 9:30am and the program at 10:00am. The program will be followed by a visit to Ghirardi WaterSmart Park in League City. For more information, visit www.nassaubaygc.org or contact Cherry Nims at [email protected] or 713-294-4268.

The Nassau Bay Garden Club would also like to invite you to attend and/or consider underwriting the biennial fundraiser on Friday, April 1, 2016.Proceeds from the fundraiser support the club's scholarship given to a college student pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Landscape Design, or Environmental Study. In addition, the club also gives to Brookwood Community and maintains five city gardens as well as supporting other community endeavors. All underwriter contributions recognized in the program are tax deductible. Your support is greatly appreciated!

GARDEN CLUB NEWS

The Nassau Bay Community Swim Team, The Nauticats, is preparing for its 52nd year - the 2016 Season.

The Nauticats participate in the Summer Clear Creek Swim League and also offer training and practice groups for swimmers starting around age 5 through high school. Practices will begin in late-April and swim meets are generally held on Saturday mornings, from late-May through late-June.

Registration for returning Nauticat members will be held on March 26th from 2-4:00pm and Open registration (for new and returning members) will be held on April 2nd and 3rd from 2-4:00pm at the Nassau Bay Yacht Club Pool (18250 Nassau Bay Drive in Nassau Bay).

For more information, please visit www.nauticats.org or email Julie Dienno-Demarest at [email protected].

NAUTICATS SWIM TEAM


LUNCHEON & STYLE SHOW

ANNUAL HOME TOURThe Houston Symphony League Bay Area will host their 15th Annual Home Tour March 5-6th. This year's tour features two homes in the Historic District of League City, two in Nassau Bay, and one in El Lago/Seabrook. Each home has a unique and interesting history, design, and style for you to explore.

Tour tickets will be $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door and can be purchased online or at physical locations listed at www.hslba.org.

For more information, please visit www.hslba.org or call 713-725-4961 or 281-488-7614

YOUR $2 FIRE & EMS DONATIONS AT WORKPOLICE

Total Service Calls ...................311Total Reports Taken ....................32Total Patrol Miles ..................7,653Crimes Against Persons ................5Property Crimes ...........................5Arrests ......................................10Avg Response Times (in minutes) ...1.96 FIRE DEPARTMENTTotal Calls ................................21Fires ...........................................0Rescue ........................................2HAZMAT .....................................0Motor Vehicle Accident ................1Hazardous Conditions .................3Fire Alarm ...................................6EMS Assist ..................................3Canceled in Route/Other .............6

EMSTotal Calls ................................69Total Patients in Nassau Bay .......35

BY THE NUMBERSStatistics for January 2016

STAFF SPOTLIGHTKatie Hausler has been with the City of Nassau Bay for over six years enthus ias t ica l l y greeting Nassau Bay residents as the Receptionist at City Hall.

She is also the coordinator for all of the City’s utility billing activities. Her cheerful, professional demeanor makes her a fantastic first contact for anyone trying to do business with the City.

If you call us with questions or need help with your water account, please make sure to thank Katie for her hard work and dedication.


The City of Nassau Bay Utility Department provides residents with the opportunity to make a voluntary $2.00 donation to the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service with the payment of each water bill. Donations are used by these departments for tools, resources, and capital items to better provide emergency services to our residents.

During the past year, the Volunteer Fire Department was able to use this money for two new radios that work with the new digital communication system to replace out-of-date equipment.

The Department was also able to purchase an upgraded sonar system for the fire boat. The new sonar system will better assist underwater searches by providing better quality sonar images that show more detail of a larger area as well as several other features that improve overall usability.

Residents interested in donating to the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service may simply add $2.00 to their payment when paying the “Total Due” amount on their water bill. Your donation may be considered a tax-deductible charitable donation because the City is a qualified entity and the donation is being used for a restricted public purpose. Please contact your tax professional for more information about tax-deductible charitable donations.

For more information about the Volunteer Fire Department, please visit www.nassaubayfd.com.

The above images compare the same underwater location as it is seen on the old sonar (on the left) and the new sonar (on the right). As you can see, the new sonar provides a much clearer image of a larger area around the boat.

NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER

Shelter Location: 18900 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay, TX Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am

281-333-2944 www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter

ANNUAL CLEANUP

Nassau Bay Animal Shelter has several animals available for adoption or foster. If you are looking to add a member to your family or know someone that is, please call us or come visit the shelter today.


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BOAT PARADEThank you to all the participants that decorated their boats and joined the Cupid's Christmas Boat Parade on February 13th.

There were many bright and beautiful boats and we want to thank all that participated in Nassau Bay's portion of the parade. Each year, in addition to the awards presented by the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Nassau Bay selects the top 4 boats that travel by Nassau Bay.

Nassau Bay Mayor's Awards

The Annual CCEF Clear Creek & Nassau Bay Peninsula Cleanup held on February 13th was a great success thanks to the amazing volunteers who came out to help take care of our community!

22 volunteers set out on foot starting at the Peninsula Gate. In less than 4 hours, they filled 36 large trash bags and a trailer full of large debris for an estimated 3 tons of trash from Peninsula alone!

40 volunteers with Clear Creek Environmental Foundation set out by boat around Clear Creek and picked up over 50 bags of trash.

Thank you volunteers!

by The Halliburtons 1

st place - The Love Boat

by Hollis Huff Lewis & Co PC 2

nd place - Golden Girl

by The Grahams 3

rd place - YabadabaDo by Texas Outrigger Canoe Club 4th place - Ulu Pono Uila

CONTACT US COUNCIL MEETING RECAPFebruary 8, 2016 - Regular Council Meeting Presented a check to the Clear Creek Environmental Foundation.

Received an update on the Bay Area Houston CVB. Approved the second reading of an ordinance calling the May 7, 2016 City Officers’ Election electing a Mayor and Councilmember Positions 2, 4, and 6.

Approved a resolution supporting a Criminal Justice Division grant application for the Nassau Bay Police Department for body-worn cameras.

Approved a resolution supporting a Criminal Justice Division grant application for the Nassau Bay Police Department for police vehicles.

Appointed members to the CIP Committee.

Approved the first reading of an ordinance renewing the City's Juvenile Curfew ordinance.

Approved the modification to the City Manager's contract to delay the requirement of the City Manager to live in Nassau Bay until home is built.

NASSAU BAY CITY HALL • 281.333.4211 After-Hours Emergency 281.333.4200E-mail: [email protected]

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT • 911 or 281.333.4200During Business Hours 281.333.2677E-mail: [email protected]

POLICE DEPARTMENT • 911 or 281.333.4200During Business Hours 281.333.2212Vacation Check Requests 281.333.2212

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT • 281.333.2944

ANIMAL CONTROL • 281.333.2944

WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTDuring Business Hours 281.333.2944Weekends/After-Hours (Emergencies) 281.333.4200

MUNICIPAL COURT • 281.336.6297

ALL OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS • 281.333.4200

ELECTED OFFICIALS • 281.333.4211 Fax 281.333.2301

• Mayor Mark Denman [Home 281.333.9633] E-mail: [email protected]

• Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Mossman [Home 281.333.2194] E-mail: [email protected]

• Councilmember Harry Dollar [Home 281.333.0259] E-mail: [email protected]

• Councilmember John Mahon [Home 713.702.1185] E-mail: [email protected]

• Councilmember Bryce Klug [Home 832.474.5461] E-mail: [email protected]

• Councilmember Jonathan Amdur [Home 281.333.3424] E-mail: [email protected]

• Councilmember Bob Warters [Home 281.333.4750] E-mail: [email protected]

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