12/2/20 @ 9:50 a.m. - Last week, a Press Release was issued by the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce announcing the second round of sanitation supply distribution for County businesses. Due to a delay in obtaining certain supplies, the distribution originally scheduled for Monday, December 7th has been moved back to Monday, December 14th to allow additional time to secure the products. The event will take place from 8am-4pm on Monday, December 14th at the Chamber's Office located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

The products are being purchased with Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Funding provided to the County via the CARES Act. The Chamber of Commerce and County have partnered for distribution of sanitation supplies to the local business community to assist in prevention of the spread of COVID-19. These products are available to ALL Nassau County businesses (not just Chamber members).

Attached is the updated Press Release from the Chamber reflecting the new date. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (904) 261-3248.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/1/20 @ 3:00 p.m. - In July 2020, Nassau County Engineering Services collected vehicular data on Flora Parke Blvd. after receiving numerous complaints of high traffic volumes and speeding. The data collected was used to determine whether the road meets the criteria for speed hump installation.

In order for speed humps to be considered, the road must have a volume between 300 and 3,000 daily trips and notable or consistent speeding in excess of the posted speed limit. Over a seven day period, daily traffic observed 1,609 trips on Flora Parke Blvd. Speed data records revealed that many were going speeds above or beyond the posted speed limit of 25mph. The lowest recorded speed was 6.6 mph, however the maximum recorded speed was an astounding 74.5 mph.

The data collected from the July study confirmed that the roadway meets the criteria for speed hump installation. On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, two speed humps were placed on Flora Parke Blvd. to increase safety on this segment of roadway. While speed humps are similar to speed bumps, they are considered to be less aggressive as they are narrower and lower in height. Speed humps are often used on streets where low speeds are desired such as in residential areas and near playgrounds.

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2019-25 creating the County's first Speed Hump Policy in March 2019. If you have any questions, you can contact Engineering Services directly at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/1/20 @ 8:45 a.m. - Just a friendly reminder that the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will take place this Saturday, December 5th from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity... whichever comes first).

Examples of items that will be accepted include:

• Aerosol cans
• Household cleaners
• Cooking oil (used)
• Oil, lubricants, oil filterse
• Insecticides and pesticides
• Computers
• Radios
• Printers
• Power tools
• Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
• Medication
• Batteries
• Propane Tanks
• Paints and paint thinners
• And much, much more!

See flyer for additional details.

What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
When: December 5th from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.

This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/30/20 @ 11:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioner's Special Meeting
Monday, November 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/25/20 @ 12:00 p.m.

County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. Wishing you and your family a great holiday!

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager’s Office

Contact:
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
Regina Duncan
961687 Gateway Blvd., Ste 101G
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-3248
542196 US-1
(904) 879-1441
Regina@nassaucountyflchamber.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second Round of Supply Distribution for Nassau County Businesses

November 24, 2020 (Nassau County, FL) The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners recently partnered with the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce to use a portion of the funds from the CARES Act for the distribution of sanitizing supplies to the local business community.

Due to the overwhelming response and need within the business community, more sanitizing supplies are available. Each business will be provided supplies based on the number of employees and materials will be available until all supplies have been distributed. Businesses must bring a copy of either their utility bill or Florida Division of Corporations 2020 registration to receive free supplies. The provided document must show the name of the business and a Nassau County address.

Nassau County businesses that previously received supplies may participate again.
Cases of supplies will be available at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce on the following dates:

Monday, November 30, 2020
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Monday, December 7, 2020
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Supply distribution is available for every Nassau County business, while supplies last. For more information about this program, please contact the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce at (904) 261-3248, www.NassauCountyFLChamber.com, or info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com.

11/24/20 @ 9:45 a.m. - Have you recently moved your elderly parents to Nassau County but are unsure what steps to take now that they are here? The County Extension Office offers the following:

1. Contact Social Security 1 (800) 772-1213 to update their Florida address; bank account information (social security checks are typically direct deposit)
   

 
2. Find out what type of Medicare Coverage they have: Original vs Medicare Advantage Plan

• If they have Original Medicare, you do not need to do anything
• If they have a Medicare Advantage Plan you will need to switch either to Original Medicare or an Advantage Plan based on new zip code
• Contact local Medical Providers to inquire if they are accepting new Original Medicare patients and ask what Medicare Advantage Plans, they accept

 
3. Contact their Medicare Drug Plan to let them know they have moved to Nassau County and inquire if they need to change to a different plan due to relocation
 
4. Get a list of their medications (name, dosage and quantity)
 
6. Find out if they have a Medicare Supplemental Plan “Medigap Policy” and notify the policy of their new address.  Moving to a new zip code can impact the amount of their monthly premium.
7. Learn about their financial situation – if they have little liquid assets and modest income they may qualify for State and Federal Subsidy programs to pay for Medicare premiums, drug costs, medical and hospital co-pays and deductibles
 
8. Contact Nassau County Council on Aging (904)261-0701 for information on Case Management, Home Health Care, Subsidized Housing, Transportation, etc.
 
9. Consider having Power of Attorney (form that is completed by you and your parent and notarized) so you can speak on their behalf to medical providers, pharmacy, Social Security, community agencies, etc.
 
10. If they are receiving food assistance and/or Medicaid from another state, inform that state they have moved to Florida.  You will need to apply for food assistance and Medicaid with the State of Florida through the DCF Access Florida website https://dcf-access.dcf.state.fl.us/access
 
If you would like assistance with Medicare, Medicaid and/or Food Assistance please contact the University of Florida, Nassau County Extension Service, Meg McAlpine (904)570-5713 for Unbiased information.
"Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin."

Housing Information for seniors with moderate to low incomes.

FERNANDINA BEACH:

• Housing Authority of Fernandina Beach
  1300 Hickory Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  904-261-5051
• Buccaneer Villas (2 bedroom townhouse)
  1100 Lime Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  904-277-0000
• Countryside Apartments
  1105 South 13th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  904-277-2103
• Murray Hill Apartments (2 and 3 bedrooms only)
  1655 Lime Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  904-261-2937
• Peppertree Village Apartments (65 year old and/or disabled)
  1200 South 15th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  904-261-6600
• Post Oak Apartments
  996 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  904-277-7817
• Sandridge Apartments (65 year old and/or disabled)
  2021 Jasmine Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  904-277-8722

YULEE:

• Green Acres
  280 U.S. Highway 17 South, Yulee, FL 32097
  904-225-0168
• Yulee Villas

     122 U.S. Highway 17 South, Yulee, FL 32097
     904-225-5810

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Thad Crowe       
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
tcrowe@nassaucountyfl.com
 
APPLICATIONS AFFECTING 5456 FIRST COAST HWY. (SUMMER BEACH PARCEL D-1) ARE WITHDRAWN
 
Nassau County, Florida, November 23, 2020 - On November 23, 2020, the County's planning staff were informed by the applicants of Application Nos. NOPC20-002 and FD20-008 were withdrawing the items from consideration at the December 1, 2020 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting and the December 14 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
 
NOPC20-002 was a proposed resolution amending the Development Order for the Summer Beach DRI; providing for a maximum of 7,000 square feet of commercial and office space and 24 multifamily residential units on Parcel D-1 (5456 First Coast Hwy.).
(Note: at present, Resolution 2007-105 allows for up to 25,000 square feet of commercial and office space and 16 residential units on this site).
The amendment would also have adjusted minimum setbacks and included a statement that the buffer along the southern boundary line must meet current County standards for separation of incompatible uses and shown on the Final Development Plan.
 
FD20-008 was a proposed final development plan for Parcel D-1, allowing for 4,500 square feet of commercial and office space and 24 multifamily residential units at this location.
 
Both items were withdrawn from consideration by the applicants on Monday, November 23, 2020.
 
The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.
 

11/23/20 @ 1:30 p.m. - On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, the Board approved Resolution No. 2020-184, proclaiming November 23, 2020 as "Public Health Appreciation Day" in Nassau County, Florida.

Public health focuses on improving and protecting community health and well-being, with an emphasis on prevention among large groups. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and by detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases.

In addition to provide medical services, public health officials keep communities healthy through education, disaster relief and enduring communities have clean water to drink.

Health care workers face a higher risk of exposure to infectious diseases, especially in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way health care is provided and added psychological distress to individuals working in the health care field.

Today, we recognize the tremendous impact public health workers have on our citizens and environment and extend our gratitude for all they do for our community.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Beware of Marketing Ploy Related to Water Testing
 
Nassau County, Florida, November 23, 2020 – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has received reports from residents indicating that water testing kits have been left in or near their mailboxes. Some of these residents have expressed that they felt they were required to complete and return them.
 
Please be advised that Nassau County Government has not distributed these tests. This appears to be a marketing ploy from private water treatment suppliers who hope to sell water purifying kits to homeowners.  
 
It’s important to note that all water service providers are mandated by the Safe Water Drinking Act to publish a Drinking Water Quality Report annually on their websites. To review those reports, you would need to visit the website of the water utility that services your address or contact them by phone and request that they send you a copy.
 
Property owners who utilize a well can visit the Florida Department of Health’s website at www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/private-well-testing to learn more about well water quality. If you are concerned that you have an issue, you can also contact your local Nassau County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division at (904) 875-6100.