The City of Seabrook’se-Update August 2011

Volume 3, Issue 8

ADOPTION OF THE 2009 CODE EDITIONS Seabrook City Council recently approved

Ordinance #2011-04 and #2011-05 adopting the 2009 and 2011 Code Editions. For any questions, please feel free contact the Building Inspection

Department at 281.291.5669.

CITY OF SEABROOK POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE OFFICER

Seabrook Police Dept will be conducting an Entrance Test for the position of Police Officer. Must be TCLEOSE Cert. by date of hire. For other min. requirements and Interest Form, visit: www.ci.seabrook.tx.us

An Interest Form must be submitted before Aug 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. to be eligible to take the test.

Test Date: Aug 10, 2011

For more information: 281-291-5610EOE

The City’s EMERGENCY CALL DOWN SYSTEM database, Black Board Connect CTY, can be accessed through the city website home page, www.ci.seabrook.tx.us to update or enter your additional contact information such as your email or cell phone. Click the icon on the home page “Sign Up Now” and fill in the required information.

If you do not have a “land line” telephone and have not registered or updated your account online you are probably not in our system. If you do have a land line and it is restricted or unlisted, you are not in our system. Cell phone numbers are not automatically picked up by the database since they also are not listed in telephone directories. Therefore cell phone, unlisted numbers and email information must be entered manually. Contact Faith Shallis, fshallis@ci.seabrook.tx.us if you need assistance registering or updating your account.

The Seaside Garden Club announces that Vic Madamba, Texas Master Naturalist will be at their August 17 meeting.

Mr. Madamba will present a program on the devastating effect of this past winter's freeze on the population of Monarch Butterflies and how we can help them in time for September's migration by providing habitat, food and protection for the larvae. As the Monarch is the Texas State insect, we want to encourage their continued presence in our gardens.

Learn more about what you can do to help at Seaside Garden Club meeting on August 17, 12:30 pm at Carother's Coastal Gardens, 605 Pine Gully Road, Seabrook ,TX. 77586.

For more info. 281-474-4825.

PUBLIC NOTICE

June 21, 2011Harris County is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions this year, with measurements on the Keetch-ByramDrought Index (KBDI) approaching 750. The KBDI, which ranges from 0 to 800, is a measure of soil moisture and an indicator of fire potential. Commissioners Court had implemented a burn ban until July 19 for unincorporated Harris County earlier this year when the KBDI reached 500. Court members extended that ban for 90 days this morning, keeping the county under a full burn ban until mid-October.

JULY 21, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENT:The City of Seabrook is now lifting the requirements of Stage II of its drought contingency plan and is re-implementing Stage I of the plan. Please go to the City website for the details of Stage I conservation.

10 EASY WATER CONSERVATION TIPS

1. Water your yard thoroughly, but only as needed – usually no more than 1 inch, once a week.

2. Use drip irrigation for plants and gardens, and water early in the morning to minimize evaporation.

3. Collect rainwater for landscape use – it is great for the plants, and can save you water and money.

4. Install aerators to cut in half the amount of water used by each faucet.5. Fix faucet leaks, which can waste up to 3,000 gallons of water a year.

6. Install water-efficient plumbing fixtures to reduce water consumption by 25% to 60% and save energy.

7. Check your toilet by using a leak-detection dye tablet. Leaks can waste up to 200 gallons of water a day.

8. Replace older toilets with water-efficient models and save up to 4,000 gallons of water a year.

9. Wash only full loads of laundry – an average household can save more than 3,400 gallons of water each year.

10. Invest in an Energy Star-qualified clothes washer, which typically uses 50% less water and 37% less energy per load.

News from the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library

The Evelyn Meador has opened on N. Meyer and is ready for all to see and use. Our new feature is drive up service for returning books and checking books out from the library. Just come and check out this service.

Every Tuesday at 10:30 am, year round, we have Preschool Story time.

Every Wednesday at 10:30 am, year round, we have Bookworm Babies.

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Friday, Sept. 30, 2011

Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department to Host Blood Drive

Seabrook, Texas – The Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive . The drive will be held on Monday, August 29th, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in association with the UTMB Blood Bank.

All community members are invited and encouraged to participate in the blood drive, which will be held at the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department, Station 1 located at 1850 E. Meyer Road.

For more information, please contact SVFD at 281-474-3434.

SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, October 22nd Celebrating Seabrook’s 50th Anniversary!

This October marks the 50th anniversary of the City of Seabrook’s incorporation. We’ll celebrate with a SPECTACULAR Festival at Meador Park that everyone can take part in. Attractions include:

• PARADE from 9:00 am to 10:00 am• TRAIN RIDE around Meador Park with optional tour of our new Evelyn Meador Library• ROCKWALL Climbing, plus moonwalk and other inflatables• Live Music• Interactive exhibits and demonstrations• Games, Costume Contest….and more!

PLEASE COME OUT FOR THE PARADE at 9:00 am, THEN JOIN US FOR PARK ACTIVITIES FROM 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Don’t miss the fun!

****We are looking for Seabrook’s founding families, former mayors and councilors to include in our 50th Anniversary celebration. If you know the addresses or telephone numbers of any of these Seabrook VIP’s, please contact Meredith Brant at 281.291.5736 or mbrant@ci.seabrook.tx.us. Thank you.

Join Cub Scouts Now!!!Boys entering 1st through 5th Grade

713-410-7742Pack 389@gmail.com

http://sites.google.com/site/pack389tx/Home

2nd Annual Cub Scout Pack 389Seabrook Learn to Fish

Pine Gully Park Saturday, August 27th: 4:30PM to 7:30PM

FREE!!!

Fall Registration:6:30PM @ Seabrook Community House

Wednesday, August 24th

Wednesday, August 31st

Wednesday, September 7th