GATEWAYFall 2009 Volume 17, Number 3

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Fall 2009 Page 3 Fiscally Fit for 2009-2010 With a Commitment to Public Safety – A Message From the City Manager As the City of Webster faces the the most significant expenditures in at $1,520,000, compared to sales tax challenges wrought by the national the City’s General Fund Budget of revenue at $10,133,000. While the economic climate, the municipality $16,911,430 are related to police and City of Webster enjoys one of the stands strong with its commitment fire protection. In an effort to im- lowest property tax rates in the region to efficient and effective government prove fire prevention, fire suppression, (just 20.60 cents per $100 valuation in through a performance-oriented and emergency services, the budget fiscal year 2008-2009), the new, pro- budget. With an ongoing practice of reflects 24-hour staffing for firefight- posed Annual Budget anticipates a tax fiscal responsibility and conserva- ers, along with permanent part-time rate of 23.25 cents. That rate includes tism, coupled with the organizational status. a slight tax increase to fully staff one strategies of innovation, teamwork, ef- Certainly, Webster’s economy fire station on a round-the-clock ba- ficiency, and empowerment, the City is affected by the national and re- sis. The tax increase would equate to of Webster is poised to weather diffi- gional markets. As the City’s largest approximately $12.34 annually for a cult economic times and remain highly revenue source is sales tax, which home valued at $100,000. productive and balanced. The theme has experienced a decline nationwide, Webster’s outlook is optimistic. for the new budget year, which begins Webster’s projections include an 8% The City is poised for new growth, October 1, 2009, is “Commitment to decrease over the previous fiscal year. ready to deliver top-notch police, fire, Public Safety.” Webster’s taxable property value has and emergency medical services, and Webster’s position as the central also decreased by 1% (based on Harris dedicated to providing excellent City business district of the Clear Lake County Appraisal District data). services in the form of water quality, region makes increasing demands Current property tax revenue for op- streets, parks, drainage, permits, rec- on public safety. For this reason, erations and maintenance is estimated reation, planning, and development. “Webster Goes Green” Reaps Top Honors Both the International Economic Center Boulevard, is home to IDEV beneficial and sustainable in that the Development Council and the National Technologies, an innovative medical de- City will encounter no financial bur- League of Cities have proclaimed vice company with a workforce of 150. den in authorizing agreements with Webster’s Green Commercial Building As Webster represents the first mu- every new, eligible project, because Tax Abatement Program as “award- nicipality in Harris County to adopt Webster’s ad valorem tax rate is so winning!” Webster will be honored at this novel program, the municipality’s low. The City, too, reaps the benefit of both organizations’ annual conferences leaders can be credited with progres- water and energy conservation when this fall for “Webster Goes Green.” siveness, environmental awareness, and LEED-certified facilities feature green In an effort to build a more sustain- innovation. “Webster Goes Green” roofs, capture rainwater for reuse, in- able community – one that is both was generated to accompany Harris stall vertical wind generation systems, environmentally and business friendly, County’s larger program so that quali- utilize LED parking lot lights, and em- the City created a program designed fied projects can reap the rewards of ploy myriad green technologies that to foster and reward the development both entities’ tax abatements. attract new companies. of new commercial buildings that as- Webster’s program is highly Jeff Mickler, President of Jacob White pire to LEED (Leadership in Energy Construction, plans to build a third and Environmental Design) standards. Gold-LEED office facility in Webster at Webster’s first program recipient’s 700 East Medical Center Boulevard as $11 million, Gold-LEED, 48,000 square soon as half of the 30,000 square foot foot facility, located at 253 Medical building is pre-leased.

Accolades for an award-winning program “Webster Goes Green” belong to the first program recipient, (L to R) Jeff Mickler, President, Jacob White Construction; Donna Rogers, 251 and 253 Medical Center Boulevard President, Webster EDC; and Floyd Myers, Mayor. 700 East Medical Center Boulevard

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Fire Chief Patrick Shipp Mayor Floyd Myers & Bryan Morgan Martha Griffith & Jay Corbin DeEtta & Chris Fryday Pilots the 1946 Ford Fire Truck Flags and Fireworks Webster Celebrates the 4th of July One of the City’s foremost celebrations occurs annually on July 4th at Texas Avenue Park. This year’s event, which commenced with Morag Sabo & Paula Hebert a mid-morning parade and culminated with a dazzling fireworks show Pauline Small, Mary Fox, & Sue Gallagher Parade Judges that featured more than 1,500 skybursts, was greatly appreciated by several thousand attendees. Webster’s reputation for providing spec- tacular family fun on July 4th continues to grow year after year, as the area in and around Texas Avenue Park is inundated with fans who wel- come the day-long patriotic event, complete with parade, fire truck rides, fire extinguisher demonstrations, bingo, domino competition, dessert contest, hot dog lunch, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, moon walk, mayoral welcome, veterans ceremony, performances by Houston City Manager Wayne Sabo & Morag Highlanders and Youth Advocates Break Dancers, free watermelon Carlos Villagomez, Karen & Jim Williams and sno-cones, variety of food vendors, and much, much more. Due to the tremendous efforts of the Celebration Committee (who begins planning this event in February), Webster’s 4th of July is a resounding success. With Jerry Lou Ellis as the chair, the Celebration Committee consists of Mary Jane Anderson, Georgie Benavides, Fannie and Marva Bishop, Mary Carlisle and Leo Waltz, Ginger Elizabeth Hughes & Joyce Hall Compton, Carolyn and Jay Corbin, Alex and Barry Dietrich, Esther City Manager Wayne Sabo, Winners of Best Dessert Contest Galbreath, Martha Griffith, Paula Hoppe, Gail Myers, Alberta and Jesse Council Member Beverly Gaines, & Police Chief Ray Smiley Napoles, Jo Perez, and Michael and Kimberly Waggett. Certainly, this group’s meticulous planning and expert execution resulted in a stellar, memorable July 4th event. While one indication of the popularity of the July 4th event is dem- onstrated by the number of beads that the Celebration Committee hands out at Texas Avenue Park – 5,760 strands of red, white, and blue beads, another is a survey of the packed parking lots within a four- Best Decorated Cake mile radius of the Park – from the Webster Post Office to Baybrook Members of the Celebration Committee Shopping Center, spectators were awed by the magnificent fireworks display orchestrated by Fire Chief Patrick Shipp and Fire Marshal Ron Gaines. For an exceptional 4th of July experience, the Webster Celebration Committee delivers – year after year. Stephen Glasco, a freshman at Oklahoma City University, who performed a riveting rendition of the National Anthem and the Veterans Ceremony, which unfolded per- sonal service history, were especially poignant. Georgie Benavides DeEtta Fryday

Council Member Mel Ellis Carolyn & Jay Corbin Kaz & Rose Hamidian Jesse & Alberta Napoles & Derhyl Hebert

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Ron Gaines & Patrick Shipp Troy Stewart & Council Member Mel Ellis Chris, Becky, & DeEtta Fryday Dennis Waggett & Mayor Floyd Myers

Veterans Ceremony Members of the Celebration Committee

Barry Dietrich, Gayle Myers, Alexandra Dietrich, & Jerry Ellis Council Member Mel Donehue & Connie

Martha Griffith Asya, Jaylan, Merva, & William Bishop

Council Member Beverly Gaines Gayle Myers with the Public Works Team Houston Highlanders Pipe Band J W Kitchens & Tom Reeves from Firehouse Subs

Salute To Veterans Crowds with Flags Gathered Stephen Glasco Sings National Anthem Webster Police Honor Guard with Confetti Cannons for the Fireworks

Council Members Mel Ellis & Beverly Gaines with Mayor Floyd Myers Leo Waltz & Jesse Napoles Bob & Joan Caperton Bob Wirt & Joe Meyer

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safe, affordable, reliable, versatile, and reusable state-of-the-art capsule technology. The Constellation Program was conceived over four years ago, when President George W. Bush instituted a vision for NASA that would not only send humans back to the moon but also to new destinations, like Mars, in an effort to advance science, secu- rity, and commerce. Just as President John F. Kennedy’s goal of reaching The Orion Spacecraft is undergoing development in the moon by the end of the 1960s Orion, shown here with the service module, will Webster, the aerospace capital of the southwest. enable a return to the moon. was achieved with Apollo 11 – the Inside the City of Webster, the first manned mission to land on the to symbolize humankind’s very best aerospace capital of the southwest, moon on July 20, 1969 – the Lockheed traits – ingenuity, intelligence, cour- Lockheed Martin’s Exploration Martin Orion team is targeting human age, teamwork, and inspiration, and Development Laboratory has been return to the moon by 2020. carries enormous ramifications for inventing the next generation of hu- Since 1969, when a Saturn V Rocket humanity – such as new technologies man space flight with the Orion crew launched Apollo 11 from the Kennedy and mindsets. Interestingly enough, exploration vehicle. Orion, with its Space Center on July 16, entering a few Apollo inventions consisted of advanced electronics, life support, orbit 12 minutes after launch, under- portable computers, battery technol- propulsion, and heat protection going just over 30 more lunar orbits, ogy, new medicines, and fire-proof systems, is being designed to trans- and landing on the moon four days materials. Just as Apollo’s success can port humans to the moon to live, later, space exploration continues be credited to excellent design and work, and explore, equipment, strong as well as other Human Space Flight Transformed national leader- planetary destina- ship, fortitude, tions. While Orion bravery, and solid constitutes one ve- work ethic among hicle within NASA’s the 400,000 peo- Constellation ple who worked Program, Orion is on this project, the spacecraft that these winning will carry up to six Apollo (1969-1972) Orion qualities epitomize Moon as a destination point Moon as an outpost and stepping stone to Mars and beyond crew members to the Constellation the International Crew – Three (two on moon) Crew – Four (four on moon) Program and Cabin Volume – 210 ft3 Cabin Volume – 690.6 ft3 Space Station and Diameter – 12.83 ft Diameter – 16.47 ft Orion’s inception in four people to Weight 12,800 lbs Weight – 19,000 lbs Webster. Lockheed the moon and be- Electrical System - Three batteries – 28V Electrical System - Six batteries – 120V Martin and its Mission Duration on Lunar Surface– Three Days Mission Duration on Lunar Surface– Six Months yond by employing Landing Zone – Equatorial landing only Landing Zone – No limits on landing sites team who consist

Mercury – 1959-1963 Gemini – 1964-1966 Apollo – 1966-1975 STS – 1977-present STS – April 1981 Project Mercury Gemini produced Apollo’s simply stated but The Space Transportation Columbia becomes first launched America into the first spacewalk, monumental mission – perform a System is capable of carrying craft to orbit and land, as space for the first time. rendezvous, and docking. manned lunar landing and return. 55,000 lbs into space. a glider, in California.

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during their six-month residence and pave the way for the trip to Mars – which is over 33,000,000 miles from Earth (at its closest point). NASA’s Orion crew exploration vehicle built by the Lockheed Martin team constitutes the first of NASA’s flagship program for space exploration beyond low Earth orbit. For instance, the International Space Station is posi- tioned just 220 miles away from Earth in low Earth orbit and travels approxi- mately 17,000 miles per hour and Mock-ups of Orion are currently being tested at the Johnson Space Center’s National Buoyancy Lab. makes 15.7 orbits daily. Orion is be- ing formulated not only to overcome of United Space Alliance, Honeywell, the obstacles of surpassing low Earth Hamilton Sundstrand, Orbital, and orbit and achieving unprecedented Aerojet tout 3,000 people who are distances but also to enable extended responsible for Orion’s success. residence for astronauts – thus over- Lockheed Martin team members work on the The 40-year interval between coming issues of time, safety, capacity, avionics package for Orion. Apollo and Constellation illustrates propulsion, and planetary alignment. the strides that NASA has made. As NASA moves to the next gen- exploration vehicle will succeed the Whereas the moon was the desti- eration of human space flight with the shuttle as NASA’s primary vehicle nation point for Apollo, under the retirement of the space shuttle and for human space exploration with its Constellation Program, the moon the completion of the International high performance capabilities. Orion represents an outpost and means to Space Station, the Constellation measures more than twice the size reach Mars and beyond. Additionally, Program, with its fleet of four ve- of an Apollo capsule, nearly doubles Apollo’s brief missions with three- hicles, will revolutionize space travel, the capacity of its predecessor, and person crew and two astronauts exploration, and perception of the transports four to six people to the landing on the lunar surface can universe, while it engenders devel- space station, moon, and beyond for be contrasted with Constellation’s opment of new technologies and extended time periods. projected six-month missions with materials, stimulates commerce, pro- The Lockheed Martin Orion four-person crew. The last time that motes natural sciences, and fosters Team, with its premier human space Apollo reached the moon was in international partnerships. flight and exploration expertise, has December 1972. The Constellation Constellation’s fleet of four vehicles been designing and testing this novel Space Program projects that Orion consists of a crew launch vehicle, Ares capsule that achieves many goals, and the powerful, new Ares I launch I; a cargo launch vehicle, Ares V; a including crew safety, spacecraft lon- vehicle will transport astronauts crew exploration vehicle, Orion; and gevity, safe abort opportunities during to the moon – a one-way voyage of a lunar lander, Altair. all mission phases, ability to land on 240,000 miles – by 2020. The moon In Webster, America’s new space- solid ground or water, and capability will be a laboratory for the astronauts ship is being created. The Orion crew for deep space missions.

ISS – 1998-present ISS– November 2000 Ares V Orion Constellation Program The International Space The ISS has been The larger of the two Ares Orion is designed to provide Orion and Ares combine to Station, a research continuously staffed rockets is designed to carry safe transport to ISS, moon, form the newest generation facility, began in 1998. since November 2, 2000. 414,000 lbs of cargo into space. Mars, and beyond. of spacecraft.

www.cityofwebster.com Page 8 Fall 2009 Health & Wellness Fair Senior Game Days November 10, 2009 Webster’s Recreation Department slated for September 25, October 23, Every year, the City of Webster is expanding its highly acclaimed and November 27, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. sponsors a Health and Wellness Fair, Senior Game Night Program with the Again, a light repast, offered at 6 p.m., designed to provide the regional popu- addition of Senior Game Days. Now, kicks off this fun-packed evening. lation with opportunities to meet with the bi-monthly program for seniors Senior Game Days and Senior over 65 healthcare vendors. With the includes new daytime sessions. Game Nights transpire at the exception of flu shots, which cost $20 Game Days are scheduled for Webster Recreation Building, located (cash only), the health fair is a free September 11, October 9, and at 311 Pennsylvania Avenue, where se- event. November 13 from noon to 3:30 p.m. niors play Farkle, “42,” Phase 10, and Attendees can consult with myriad Webster’s seniors can start their af- Chicken-foot. For more information healthcare vendors, participate in ternoon of fun with a complimentary about Senior Game Days and Nights, screenings and exams for bone density, light meal. contact Bryan Morgan, Recreation vision, hearing, and spinal health, and For the fall, Senior Game Night is Coordinator, at 281.316.4137. gain awareness of new services, prod- ucts, and technologies. Public safety (police, fire, and emergency medical Faces Behind the City 20 Years of Service services) will join representatives from Miguel Delgado, Chief Water/Wastewater Operator, has de- the healthcare industry to provide at- voted 20 years of service to the City of Webster. For the past tendees with educational materials, two years, Delgado has been in his current post, while the previ- product samples, and consultations. ous years were dedicated to positions as wastewater operator The 2009 City of Webster Health and utilities crewman. and Wellness Fair presents an oppor- Delgado’s vital role requires adherence to stringent regula- tune time to visit with experts from Miguel Delgado tions by both Texas Commission on Environmental Quality so many fields, like fitness, dentistry, (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency; therefore, he maintains a sleep medicine, chiropractics, social Class B Wastewater Certification from TCEQ. services, assisted living, and much Delgado, with his wife of 18 years and three sons, enjoys outdoor sports, more. like fishing, hunting, and dirt bike riding. The annual event will transpire on Tuesday, November 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Webster Civic Center, Animal Control Relocates Colubrids located at 311 Pennsylvania Avenue. For additional information, con- The City’s Armand Bayou Nature Center. A colu- tact Jayme Kelso, Human Resources Animal Control brid (from Latin Coluber) is a broad Coordinator, at 281.316.4145 or Board, an advi- classification that includes about two- [email protected]. sory committee thirds of all snakes. appointed by Wilks is joined on the Animal City Council to implement and regu- Control Board by Russ Bachtel, Dr. late the “Animals” section within the Todd McCoy, and Debbie Oglesby. Code of Ordinances, deals with more The City has five boards and com- than canines, felines, and fowl. While missions with opportunities for this board assesses animals in light of education, fellowship, and civic service. public health, safety, and welfare, pre- According to Webster’s City Charter, vents incidents, and acts upon events, individuals who are registered voters such as animal bites, most cases in- in the City may be appointed by City volve domestic animals. Council to serve on these boards. Just recently, however, one of the For information about eligibil- Animal Control Board Members, ity and openings within boards or Tom Wilks, relocated some Texas Rat commissions, contact Pauline Small, Travis Tanner, City Planner, receives flu shot Snakes or non-venomous colubrids City Secretary, at 281.316.4101 or from Nova Health Care. from the Webster Service Center to [email protected].

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Fifty Years as an Attorney Fire Prevention Week October 4-10 While the first full week in October oxygen with common household marks National Fire Prevention Week, items, like a skillet lid; and treating mi- Webster’s Fire Department offers nor burns with cool water. programs, demonstrations, and train- Firehouse Subs ing in fire prevention and fire safety As Firehouse Subs celebrated its on a regular basis. Not only does this first-year anniversary in Webster at proactive department teach business- 304 West Bay Area Boulevard, the es and organizations how to utilize fire Fire Department was on hand to extinguishers but also Webster’s Fire conduct a live fire training exercise Mayor Pro Tem Steve Waltz presents Mayor Department offers numerous open with equipment that Firehouse Subs Floyd H. Myers a proclamation from the City house forums whereby adults and generously donated upon landing in of Webster for attaining the milestone of 50 years as an attorney. children alike learn about fire safety, the City. With 370 restaurants in 19 receive cooking fire demonstrations, states, Firehouse Subs created its and tour the fire station. public safety foundation to support For an overview on preventing fires the community where the founders at home, Webster’s Fire Department started – in the firehouse. recommends installing smoke In conjunction with Firehouse Sub’s alarms and provides information on first anniversary at Shops at the Bay, its website, www.websterfd.com, Webster’s Fire Department conduct- about selection and installation; plan- ed fire extinguisher training using the ning an escape route in the event of BullEX ITS Extreme, which the res- a fire; avoiding cooking hazards and taurant generously donated when it suppressing grease fires by depleting first located in the City.

Mayor Floyd H. Myers, shown with his daughters Renee Human (L) and Tammy Rowlands (R), was honored recently in Austin by the Texas Bar Association for his 50th anniversary as an attorney.

Records Retention Day The Webster Fire Department joins Firehouse October 12 Subs for its one-year anniversary. While many offices will be closed Fire Marshal Ron Gaines demonstrates how to in observance of Columbus Day on suppress a cooking fire to a group at Fire Station 2. Monday, October 12, the City of Webster will utilize this day to man- age records in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Although employees will report to work, City offices will be closed to the public. Regular garbage service, police, fire, and EMS will op- erate as normal. For more information about Records Retention Day, contact Fire Prevention Specialist Warren Chappell Rose Hamidian, Records Manager, at Firehouse Subs, founded by firefighters, celebrates demonstrates the BullEx ITS Extreme during 281.316.4136. one year in Webster at 304 W. Bay Area Blvd. fire extinguisher training.

www.cityofwebster.com Page 10 Fall 2009 WBA Gets Kinky Kinky Friedman, renowned humorist, author, entertainer, song writer, animal activist, and Texas Monthly columnist, will return to Webster for the Webster Business Alliance on October 15 at 11 a.m. While it’s been four years since Kinky addressed Webster’s commercial constituents, his wit, straight-forward politics, and inspirational views remain most memorable. Kinky will be promoting his latest book, Heroes of a Texas The City of Webster’s emergency Childhood. notification service, Connect-CTY, The Webster Business Alliance was created enables officials to send voice and to forge strong bonds between the City and its text messages to cell phones, email commercial constituents who include Webster’s accounts, and other electronic de- physicians and healthcare practitioners, aerospace vices rapidly to convey emergency contractors, retailers, hoteliers, commercial property information and updates. Residents owners and brokers, developers, businesses, and and businesses are encouraged to regional partners – those who have a stake in register for this free, vitally impor- Webster’s commercial economy. tant, emergency service. While the Webster Business Alliance occurs Registration for Connect-CTY is only twice annually, its reputation has been easily done from the City’s website, built on the caliber of keynote speakers. www.cityofwebster.com, by click- Commercial constituents should make ing on the link for Connect-CTY reservations by emailing kcoglianese@ or calling the registration line at cityofwebster.com, as seating is limited at 281.316.7377. the Civic Center.

Yards of the Month

June – Business July – Business August – Business Mill Forest Dental Plaza – 17240 Mill Forest Rd. Saltgrass Steak House – 20241 Gulf Frwy. Jeanne Paz, MD – 390 E Medical Center Blvd.

June – Residential July – Residential August – Residential Betty Kay Brown – 607 Packer Court Mike DuBois – 18503 Kings Lynn Jim & Annette Bowen – 404 Hubert www.cityofwebster.com Fall 2009 Page 11 Public Meeting Notes May 5, 2009, City Council Meeting • Approved Edgewater Section 3, Final Plat. Relations Office, Johnson Space Center, NASA. • Held a public hearing to receive public comments (Unanimous) • Received a presentation of the new Space Center regarding establishing a Municipal Drainage Utility • Received a report, held a discussion, and directed Houston-City of Webster Video. System within the City of Webster, Texas. Staff not to amend the City’s Building Code, 2006 • Approved a pipeline permit application for Shell • Approved the second reading of an ordinance International Code (IRC) to require a generator Pipeline Company, L.P., for the installation of a adopting a Drought Contingency Plan. (Unanimous) transfer switch for new residential construction. 12.75 inch dry gas pipeline in the City of Webster • Approved the second reading of an ordinance (Unanimous) with Staff’s recommendations. altering the prima facie speed limit for vehicles on • Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of (For: Myers, Ellis, Gaines, Donehue, Rogers) NASA Road 1, aka NASA Bypass. (Unanimous) May 5, 2009. (Unanimous) • Approved the first reading of an ordinance • Approved the option to renew the Interlocal amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34, Agreement with Harris County for the Harris June 2, 2009, City Council Meeting Article V, Section 34-246, Definitions and Section County Public Health and Environmental Services • Elected Steve Waltz as Mayor Pro Tem. (For: 34-248, Maximum Permissible Sound Levels. (For: Division to occupy 778 square feet of lease Myers, Ellis, Gaines, Donehue, Dolan, Rogers. Myers, Ellis, Gaines, Donehue, Rogers) space located at 311 Pennsylvania Avenue in the Abstain: Waltz) • Approved the first reading of an ordinance Recreation Center Building for a term ending April • Adopted a resolution establishing a Civic Center clarifying and ratifying the City of Webster’s 20, 2010. (Unanimous) rental fee waiver policy for external special events Personnel Policy. (For: Ellis, Gaines, Donehue, • Approved the first reading of an ordinance and programs. (Unanimous) Rogers. Against: Myers) establishing a Municipal Drainage Utility System • Authorized the Mayor to coordinate with Staff • Considered setting a date for a workshop within the City of Webster, Texas. (For: Ellis, for the realignment and correction of City of regarding extending the agreement for the Donehue, Waltz, Dolan, Rogers. Against: Myers, Webster boundaries. (Unanimous) collection, hauling, and disposal of solid waste with Gaines) • Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Republic Services, Inc. • Accepted approximately 3,500 linear feet of May 19, 2009. (Unanimous) • Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of concrete paving for Edgewater Section 3, Phase 1. June 16, 2009. (For: Myers, Ellis, Gaines, Donehue, (Unanimous) June 16, 2009, City Council Meeting Rogers) • Accepted approximately 3,600 linear feet of • Mayor Pro Tem Steve Waltz presented a • Excused absences of Councilmember Waltz and drainage, water and sewer improvements for certificate of recognition to Mayor Myers for his Councilmember Dolan. (For: Myers, Ellis, Gaines, Edgewater Section 3, Phases I and II. (Unanimous) 50th Anniversary as an Attorney. Donehue, Rogers) • Accepted approximately 2,500 linear feet of • Approved funding for Communities in Schools concrete pavement, along with drainage, water – Bay Area and Houston Symphony League – Bay July 21, 2009, City Council Meeting and sewer improvements of Water Street Phase 2. Area as recommended by Staff. (Unanimous) • Held a public hearing to receive comments (Unanimous) • Authorized the Police Department to apply for regarding establishing rates for the drainage utility • Accepted approximately 1,100 linear feet of Federal Grant 2009-G5566-TX-SB and an Edward within the City of Webster, Texas. concrete pavement, along with drainage, water Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) • Approved the second reading of an ordinance and sewer improvements of Water Street Phase 3. Stimulus number 2198601. (Unanimous) amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34, (Unanimous) • Received a report, held a discussion and gave Article V, Section 34-246, Definitions and Section • Accepted the FM 270 entry monument located direction to Staff regarding issues related to bars in 34-248, Maximum Permissible Sound Levels. at the southeast corner of FM 270/Egret Bay close proximity to residential areas. (Unanimous) (Unanimous) Boulevard and Henderson Road. (Unanimous) • Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute • Approved the second reading of an ordinance • Appointed Maria Morales, Position 8; Javier an amendment adding Municipal Court services to clarifying and ratifying the City of Webster’s Morales, Position 9; and two Harris County the existing Detention and Dispatch Agreement Personnel Policy. (For: Ellis, Gaines, Donehue, representatives, Position 10 and Position 11 to be between the City of Webster and the City of Waltz, Dolan, Rogers. Against: Myers) designated by Harris County at a later date to the Nassau Bay. (Unanimous) • Approved the first reading of an ordinance Board of Directors of the City of Webster Tax • Reappointed Tom Wilks and Russ Bachtel for adopting and establishing a drainage rate for Increment Reinvestment Zone for terms expiring terms expiring June 30, 2012, to the Animal the provision of Municipal drainage services. May 31, 2011. (Unanimous) Control Board. (Unanimous) (Unanimous) • Appointed Economic Development Director • Reappointed Norman Miller for a term expiring • Approved the Webster Economic Development Betsy Giusto and Councilmember Beverly Gaines June 30, 2014, and the appointment of Susan Levy Corporation (WEDC) Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to serve on the Bay Area Houston Convention as a regular member for a term expiring June 30, Annual Budget. (Unanimous) and Visitors Bureau as Board Members for terms 2013, to the Building Board of Adjustment and • Established the “Plumley Plant Generator expiring May 31, 2012. (Unanimous) Appeals. (Unanimous) Project” in the Water/Sewer Construction Fund. • Approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of • Reappointed Betty Watkins for a term expiring (Unanimous) April 18, 2009, and the Regular Meeting of April 21, June 30, 2012, and the appointment of Alexandra • Received a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2009- 2009. (Unanimous) Dietrich as a regular member for a term expiring 2010 Proposed Annual Budget for the City of June 30, 2012, to the Parks, Recreation and Webster and Capital Improvements Program for May 19, 2009, City Council Meeting Beautification Board. (Unanimous) Fiscal Years 2010-2014. • Mayor Floyd H. Myers compared the precinct • Reappointed Leo Waltz, Frank Moreno, and Troy • Set a date of August 5, 2009 for City Council returns to the official tabulation sheet and read Stewart for terms expiring June 30, 2011, to the workshops to discuss, review, and consider Fiscal the tabulation number of votes received by each Planning and Zoning Commission. (Unanimous) Year 2009-2010 Proposed Annual Budget for the candidate. • Reappointed David Painter, Klaus Oglesby, and City of Webster. (Unanimous) • Approved a resolution canvassing the returns James Wilson for terms expiring June 30, 2011, to • Approved the first reading of an ordinance of the General Election and Special Election. the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. amending school zones speed limits to 20 miles (Unanimous) (Unanimous) per hour and times for certain described points. • Mayor Myers declared Councilmembers Melvin • Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of (Unanimous) Ellis and Beverly Gaines elected to Position One June 2, 2009. (Unanimous) • Authorized the Webster Police Department and Position Two, respectively. to exchange surplus personal property, H&K • Approved the second reading of an ordinance July 7, 2009, City Council Meeting MP-5 Machine Guns with the League City Police establishing a Municipal Drainage Utility System • Mayor Myers presented a proclamation Department for ammunition and firearms. within the City of Webster, Texas. (For: Ellis, recognizing the 40th Anniversary Lunar Landing (Unanimous) Donehue, Waltz, Dolan, Rogers. Against: Myers, to Brian Freeman, Community and Government • Approved minutes of the Regular Meeting of July Gaines) 7, 2009. (Unanimous) www.cityofwebster.com City Officials­ Mayor: Floyd Myers...... 281.332.1826 PRSRT STD Council Position No. 1: Melvin Ellis...... 281.332.1826 U.S. Postage Council Position No. 2: Beverly Gaines...... 281.332.1826 City of Webster PAID Council Position No. 3: Mel Donehue...... 281.332.1826 101 Pennsylvania Webster, TX 77598 Permit No. 119 Council Position No. 4: Steve Waltz...... 281.332.1826 www.cityofwebster.com Webster, TX Council Position No. 5: Natalie Dolan...... 281.332.1826 Council Position No. 6: Donna Rogers...... 281.332.1826

City Offices – 101 Pennsylvania Ave. City Hall Main Switchboard...... 281.332.1826 EMERGENCY Ambulance-Fire-Police...... 9-1-1 Police Department (Non-Emergency) 217 Pennsylvania Ave...... 281.332.2426 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)...... 281.332.2711 Fire Station #1 17100 Texas Avenue...... 281.332.2711 Fire Station #2 18208 Egret Bay Blvd...... 281.332.2711 Fire Marshal 18208 Egret Bay Blvd...... 281.332.2711 Chief Building Official...... 281.316.4138 Government Services City Manager...... 281.332.1826 Clear Lake City Water Authority...... 281.488.1164 City Secretary...... 281.332.1826 Clear Lake Courthouse Annex...... 281.486.7250 City Planner...... 281.316.4122 Harris County Tax Office...... 713.224.1919 Community Development Director...... 281.316.4113 Harris County Public Health...... 713.439.6000 Economic Development Director...... 281.316.4116 Poison Control (UTMB)...... 800.222.1222 Economic Development Specialist...... 281.316.4135 Texas Dept. of Public Safety (Drivers License)...... 281.486.8242 Human Resources (Personnel)...... 281.332.1826 U.S. Post Office, 17077 Texas Avenue...... 281.316.0379 Municipal Court...... 281.338.6702 Marketing and Tourism...... 281.316.4121 Telephone & Utility Services Public Works Service Center...... 281.316.3700 AT&T...... 800.464.7928 CenterPoint Energy...... 281.534.4569 City Services Comcast...... 800.776.9993 Animal Control...... 281.316.3700 Reliant Energy...... 713.207.7777 Building Permits...... 281.338.2925 Verizon...... 800.483.4000 City Trash Hauling...... 281.316.3700 Civic Center Rental...... 281.316.4114 Community Services Code Enforcement...... 281.316.4106 Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau...... 281.338.0333 Republic Services (residential)...... 281.446.2030 Bay Area Turning Point Hotline...... 281.286.2525 Republic Services (commercial)...... 713.849.0400 Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce...... 281.488.7676 Tickets - To Pay By Credit Card...... 281.338.6702 Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library...... 281.488.1906 Utility Billing...... 281.316.4120 Innovative Alternatives...... 832.864.6000 Water/Sewer Line Breaks...... 281.316.3700 Interfaith Caring Ministries...... 281.332.3881 City Council Standing – From Left Mel Donehue Council Position 3 Melvin Ellis Council Position 1 Beverly Gaines Council Position 2 Natalie Dolan Council Position 5 Donna Rogers Council Position 6 Steve Waltz Council Position 4 Seated Floyd H. Myers Mayor