5/16/22 @ 12:30 p.m. - Join an expert from the Amelia Island Museum of History for a discussion on the architecture of Fernandina Beach. 

WHEN: Thursday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N. 4th Street

This program is brought to you by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library, the Amelia Island Book Festival and the Amelia Island Museum of History.

If you have any questions, please call the Library at (904) 530-6500 or email libraryinfo@nassaucountyfl.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/16/22 @ 9:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners (Regular Meeting)
Wednesday, May 17, 2022 at 9:00 am.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners: Workshop for presentation by EDSA regarding beach harmonization project
Wednesday, May 17, 2022 - Immediately following the 9:00 a.m. regular meeting
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conservation Land Acquisition Management (CLAM) Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/13/22 @ 4:45 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of May 6 - May 13, 2022. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/13/22 @ 9:25 a.m. - Yesterday, President Joe Biden issued a Proclamation in remembrance of the 1,000,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. He has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Monday, May 16th. 

For additional information, please click here to be redirected to the White House's official website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

At the Monday, May 9th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2022-101 proclaiming May 2022 as Mental Health First Aid Month in Nassau County, Florida. 

The Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015 and the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 speaks volumes as to the importance of mental health first aid in our Country. This month, residents are encouraged to increase their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illness and substance use disorders in both children and adults. 

Katrina Robinson-Wheeler, Director of Community Outreach and Education for Starting Point, was in attendance to accept the Resolution. She also showed a brief video that demonstrates how some people have difficulty having an honest conversation about mental health and are unsure how to help someone who is struggling. Simply asking questions or listening can help someone tremendously. Take a moment to watch the video linked below and learn more about how to respond when someone tells you they're not okay. 

Lastly, know that there are many resources available to you, should you need them. Ask your employer if they have an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) or talk to your primary care provider for a referral. National Resources include the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; National Institute of Mental Health; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Start Your Recovery; and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Additional information on these resources can be found on Starting Point's website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

5/12/22 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners currently has dozens of bid opportunities for projects including road improvements, courtroom design/build, pedestrian improvement projects, HVAC installation, dog kennel design/build, and more.

To view Bid Opportunities, click here.

The Board utilizes PlanetBids, a procurement and electronic bidding system to promote competition, provide better service and convenience to vendors, and to increase transparency in the procurement and bidding process. It also helps the County to quickly identify local vendors, as well as minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses.
 
You will need to register with PlanetBids to make a formal bid. Follow these easy steps:

• Click on "New Vendor" registration and complete the 3 fields
• Check your email and select "verify" to complete the vendor registration form.

You will automatically receive bid alerts based on your category code selections.

If you need any assistance along the way, click the headset image at the top of the page for FAQ's and support. You may also reach out to Procurement Director, Lanaee Gilmore, at (904) 530-6040 or via email at lgilmore@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/11/22 @ 5:00 p.m. - The Supervisor of Elections has issued a Press Release notifying voters of unofficial vote by mail post cards that have been received by several Nassau County residents. Pictured left is a copy of the document being circulated. Please note that these postcards are from a third-party nongovernmental organization which is not affiliated with the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Office.

Please click here to read the entire Press Release for further information. If you have any questions, contact the Supervisor of Elections Office directly at (904) 491-7500 or email info@votenassaufl.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/11/22 @ 9:00 a.m.- At the Monday, March 28, 2022 meeting, Ryan Tucker, Audit Partner with Purvis Gray, presented the annual audit for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 which ended on September 30, 2021. This outside firm spends about 4 weeks each year studying the Board's controls and processes to ensure that are appropriate and functioning properly.

Clerk of Courts, John Crawford, introduced Mr. Tucker to the Board and stated, "I want to express our thanks to your (Board of County Commissioners - Office of Management & Budget) staff. We have a tremendous working relationship. Government is a public trust and the only way we can verify that the trust is being filled is to have an external audit. I'm pleased to have Mr. Tucker come and present their findings. It's valuable to you and the citizens of Nassau County that we serve".

Mr. Tucker began by stating that the "results were very positive", adding that Nassau County has received an "Unmodified Opinion" which is the highest level of assurance that an audit firm can provide on a County's financial statements. Mr. Tucker went on to explain various areas of their focus including, but not limited to, review of the County's budget procedures, investment of public funds, internal controls, use of grant funds, and overall financial condition.

A copy of the FY 19/20 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 2021 can be found here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/9/22 @ 8:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Code Enforcement Board
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

American Beach Water & Sewer District Advisory Board
Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer