The City of Seabrook’sThe City of Seabrook se‐Update 

December 2009 Volume 1, Issue 7

• Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at 7 P.M. on the City Hall lawn, 1700 First Street.

S b k I di S h l B d & Ch i• Seabrook Intermediate School Band & Choir will perform

• NEW! Kids can play in real snow! The Community Events Committee has arranged y gfor a 30’x30’ area of real snow to be brought in …don’t forget your mittens!

CITY OF SEABROOK EMPLOYEES ANNOUNCE ANNUAL SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE

November 30 is the kick-off for SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS 2009. We invite you to take a “star” off our tree and make a child’s wish come true. The tree is located in the upstairs lobby of City Hall and the instructions areThe tree is located in the upstairs lobby of City Hall and the instructions are as follows:

1. “Stars” will have the age and gift wish of each child and are numbered so that the gift will be matched to the child, while keeping the child’s anonymity.

2. Select a Star from the tree in the City Hall second floor lobby.2. Select a Star from the tree in the City Hall second floor lobby.

3. Purchase the gift requested by the child.

4 B i d ift ith th St tt h d t it t Cit H ll4. Bring your unwrapped gift with the Star attached to it to City Hall by December 11th.

As in past years we will accept new toys and groceries for the families. p y p y gA food drive will also run from Dec. 1-11 and food will be collected in bins located on the first floor lobby at City Hall. For more information call 281-291-5679.

Saturday, Dec. 5 fromSaturday, Dec. 5  from9:00 a.m. until noon. 

Yummy pancake breakfast will be hosted by the Friends of Seabrook and 

th S b k R t dthe Seabrook Rotary and served at 9:00 a.m. RSVP: 291‐291‐5678RSVP: 291 291 5678

Santa, his friends and his elves will be there too!

Funding Secured for New Meador Library in Seabrook

H i C P i T C i i S l i R G i h d dHarris County Precinct Two Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia has succeeded in securing funding to build the new Evelyn Meador Library in Seabrook. The announcement follows Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting during which the appropriation of the funding was voted on by the full g pp p g ycourt.  This action ensures that the estimated $4.96  million needed for construction of the new structure will be in place once the City of Seabrook‐funded design portion of the project is completed and approved by the county’s Public Infrastructure Department “approved by the county s Public Infrastructure Department.

I made a commitment to the City and the residents of the area on this library and I appreciate their patience as we move through a challenging economic time for the County in finding funding for any sort of capital project,” Garcia said.  “At times, the process has moved slowly but I am pleased that we have moved to the point of being able to commit funds while Harris County faces budget constraints ”while Harris County faces budget constraints.

Due to damage caused by Hurricane Ike, the 7,200 square foot library is now closed.  The new library is projected at 20,000 square feet.  A timeline on when the new library will open will become available once the county is ready to go out for construction bids.

WILL BE ON DEC. 12DEC. 12,  (WITH AN ALTERNATE RAIN DATE DEC. 19)

Dog Tags, Garbage Bags and Free Service  Dog Tags, Garbage Bags and Free Service   The Water Department will be issuing new 2010 cityanimal registration tags at the end of December. If youown a dog or cat, you must register them with the city.

Garbage bags are available for no charge in January.These are for the customers who do not have thegarbage totegarbage tote.

Residents 65 or older are eligible for “free” garbageservice To qualify you must bring proof of residency andservice. To qualify, you must bring proof of residency andproof of age to the Water Dept.

Holiday Trash Pickup ServiceHoliday Trash Pickup Service:: Normal service will not be provided on recognized holidays, but will be resumedon your next scheduled pick up day. Recognized holidays are Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor D Th k i i D Ch i t D d N Y ’Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

December City Council, Board, CommissionDecember City Council, Board, Commissiond C itt M ti D td C itt M ti D tand Committee Meeting Dates and Committee Meeting Dates 

All city meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. unless noted All city meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. unless noted otherwise.otherwise.

City Council: Dec. 1 and 15

Joint Meeting, City Council and Charter Review, Dec. 15 at 7:30 pm

Master Plan Review Commission: Dec. 2 and 16

Planning & Zoning Commission: Dec. 3

EDC: Dec. 10

Public Safety Committee: Dec. 16

Charter Review: Dec 7 at 6:30 pm and tentatively on Dec 14 at 7 pmCharter Review: Dec. 7 at 6:30 pm and tentatively on Dec.14 at 7 pm

Open Space, Beautification & Preservation: Dec. 3

Seabrook citizens and businesses please beSeabrook citizens and businesses, please be aware that for‐profit door‐to‐door solicitors must be permitted through Seabrook City Hall d th P li D t t b f k kiand the Police Department before knocking 

on your door. 

Solicitors must present their Seabrook permit at your request. If you have a problem with an aggressive solicitor please callan aggressive solicitor please call 281‐291‐5610 and report it immediately to the Police.

RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 SPECIAL ELECTION: The City held a special election on November 3, 2009 to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Tom Diegelman. Thom Kolupski was elected as the new Councilmember in P iti 5 f t di M 2012Position 5 for a term ending May, 2012.

Council took the following actions at the recent council meetings. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

AWARDED a bid to Charnock & Company in the amount of $29,000 for the repair of McHale Park due to Hurricane Ike. This will be funded through FEMA reimbursement.

APPROVED agreements between the Seabrook Economic Development Corporation and Griffin Communications Group for Marketing Communications Services in an amount not to exceed $15,000 and for a general Marketing Plan in an amount not to exceed $15,000. These are budgeted items to be paid by EDC tax funds.EDC tax funds.

APPROVED an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County in the amount of $5,004.79 for the implementation of a regional watershed education protection program as required by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ )(TCEQ.)

Continued.

Council took the following actions at the recent council meetings. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

APPROVED an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County to provide mutual aid and emergency assistance as needed.

APPROVED an agreement with Harris County for the construction of a new, larger library to replace the current Evelyn Meador library which was damaged by Hurricane Ike. The city will pay an additional $799,000 which will be funded by bonds which were previously approved by Seabrook voters.

APPROVED a proposal in the amount of $29 000 plus reimbursable expensesAPPROVED a proposal in the amount of $29,000, plus reimbursable expenses, from Burditt Consultants. LLC for professional design services for the new Drusilla Carothers Coastal Gardens Project in Pine Gully Park. This will be paid by bond monies which were previously approved by Seabrook voters.

APPROVED th i t t f M t H t d C l K h l t th EthiAPPROVED the reappointment of Margaret Hunt and Carl Kuehnel to the Ethics Review Commission for two year terms to expire October 31, 2011.

APPROVED refunding the application and appraisal fees to the applicants of street closings for: of the northwest end of Fourth Street; the eastern end of Ballentine g ;Street and the eastern end of Porter Street as the city is unable to consider selling these streets.

Texas' 48th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade

on Clear Lake Sat rda December 12 2009 at 6 00 pmThe parade features more than 100 brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake

Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm

pchannel from the South Shore Harbor Marina and the

Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay.

4th Annual ERIC T. DUCKWORTH MEMORIALHOLIDAY COOKIE DRIVEHOLIDAY COOKIE DRIVE

Here in Seabrook with the help of the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department, we are sponsoring Seabrook’s fourth (4th) annual cookie drive for our service men and womensponsoring Seabrook s fourth (4th) annual cookie drive for our service men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2007 Seabrook lost one of our own sons in Iraq.  Staff Sgt. Eric T. Duckworth, 26, died October 10, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds  sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.  In honor of Eric's ultimate sacrifice for our country, Seabrook has named the Holiday Cookie Drive after him.

In addition to donations of cookies we are accepting donations of money to offset the cost of shipping.  There is a box to put your donation at city hall up stairs where you pay you water bill.  Donations of Cookies are accepted at Fire Station #1, 1850 E. Meyer f 8 00 til 2 00 S t d D b 12 2009from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009.

If you have any information about particular soldiers in Iraq or Afghanistan who would enjoy holiday cookies, please put that information in the box at City Hall before j y y p p ySaturday December 12th.   Submitted by R. Riley

www.ci.seabrook.tx.us

Look Under “News & Information” Look Under “News & Information” to find our new sectionto find our new sectionto find our new section,to find our new section,

Financial Reports