2/8/19 @ 4:50 p.m. -

On December 19, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners formed a Beach Community Working Group consisting of Mike Mullin, County Manager/County Attorney; Taco Pope, Director of Planning & Economic Opportunity; Doug Podiak, Facilities Maintenance Director; Gil Langley, Executive Director of the Tourist Development Council; Butch Osborne, Director of Operations for the Sheriff’s Office;
Mac Morris, Ex-Officio Member; and Lowell Hall, Ex-Officio Member.
 
The group has been directed to review current beach related Ordinances and use of the beach and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners as to any updates or amendments that need to be made.  
 
The first meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at the James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.
 
The group is seeking the public’s input and participation to assist in their efforts to ensure that beach related Ordinances are consistent with the community’s use of the beach.
 
Additional meetings of the Beach Community Working Group will be held throughout the County. Those dates and times will be announced following the first meeting.
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If you have any questions, please contact the County Attorney’s Office at (904) 530-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/1/19 @ 11:30 a.m.

On January 28th, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners accepted a $40,000 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) grant award to complete a Vulnerability Assessment for certain parts of the County. A Vulnerability Assessment reviews future exposure to existing developed areas and future areas of development, financial exposure, and risks to significant environmental and cultural resources. This project will specifically help the County assess the overall environmental and economic vulnerabilities related to flooding and sea level rise risks.
 
Flooding, stormwater, drainage are top of mind with elected officials and the community based on storm events like Matthew and Irma, but also because of everyday flooding after typical thunderstorms. It is not uncommon to hear on a weekly basis from citizens in the County regarding road flooding issues or that they have been dropped from their flood insurance. The community has indicated they are ready for action. A Vulnerability Assessment for rapidly growing areas, and areas with demonstrated existing flooding issues, will help Nassau County be better prepared.
 
The two areas that will be studied in this first phase are: 1) east of I-95 on the mainland, and 2) west of I-95 south and west of A1A/SR 200/301. These areas represent portions of the County experiencing rapid growth and development pressures, and lands that are highly vulnerable due to extensive floodplain and wetland areas. Long-range planning efforts are currently being conducted for these regions of the County, and a vulnerability assessment will help inform these efforts and future planning. The County has a goal of holistically incorporating resiliency planning into all planning activities, instead of treating it as a siloed, separate planning exercise.
 
The grant award did not require a match from the County. The Balmoral Group has been selected to complete the Vulnerability Assessment, and work will take place during Spring 2019. At least two community outreach meetings are planned as part of the scope of work, and results will be shared with the community. The County’s Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is applying for a second grant to have the assessment completed for the remainder of the County, including Amelia Island.
 
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.

-Adrienne Burke
 Assistant Director, Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity
 

1/23/19 @ 8:20 a.m. - The Department of Health issued the attached Press Release yesterday after a cat near Kings Ferry tested positive for rabies. The alert will remain in affect for 60 days and includes the following boundaries in Nassau County:

• St. Marys River to the North
• Prospect Landing, Murrhee Road and US Highway 1 to the West
• Lessie Road to the East
• W. County Road 108 to the South.

The press release includes information on how to protect yourselves and your pets, as well as signs to look for that may indicate an animal has been exposed.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Cason with the Department of Health at (904) 875-6100 or via email at Emily.Cason@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/18/19 @ 8:15 a.m. - The Health Department has issued a Press Release regarding Partnership for a Healthier Nassau's new Community Health Improvement Plan for years 2019-2021. The unveiling of the new plan will take place on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Red Bean Center.

At the meeting, there will be a special presentation by guest speaker, State Attorney Melissa Nelson, who will share her vision of health for our community. Other key leaders will speak on the progress that has been made to improve the health in Nassau County and will also introduce a new project, Nassau Age-Friendly in Public Health.

What: Unveiling of New Community Health Improvement Plan
When: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: FSCJ Red Bean Center, Nassau Room (Building 30, Room T-126), 76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

If you have any questions, please contact Mary von Mohr with the Nassau County Department of Health at (904) 557-9133 or via e-mail at Mary.VonMohr@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/2/19 @ 2:20 p.m. - The Nassau County Department of Health has issued the attached warning after a raccoon in western Nassau County tested positive for rabies. The Press Release includes steps you can take to protect yourself, as well as signs to look for that indicate an animal might be infected.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Cason at (904) 875-6100 or via email at Emily.Cason@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/20/18 @ 2:20 p.m. - The Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on 12-14-2018 in the area of Sandcastle Villas is hereby rescinded following the satisfactory completion of Bacteriological analysis showing the water is now safe for consumption.
 
You may resume normal usage at this time.

If you have any questions, please contact NAU Customer Service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 

12/19/18 @ 4:55 p.m. - A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Nassau Amelia Utility customers residing at 95088 to 95100 Sandpiper Condominiums until further notice.
 
Nassau Amelia Utilities has experienced a loss of pressure due to replacing a water meter. The boil water advisory will remain in effect until bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed to reflect a negative result for coliforms. After completion of this process, a notice will be issued to rescind the boil water advisory.
 
Please continue to boil your water until you are notified to disregard the advisory.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this unfortunate incident. Should you have any questions, please contact customer service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/18/18 @ 4:50 p.m. - Please be advised that a Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Nassau Amelia Utility customers residing at Sandpiper Villas Units 95060 through 95082. The water has been turned off for a meter replacement and the advisory has been implemented while bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed showing the water is safe for consumption.

If you have any questions, please contact NAU Customer Service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/14/18 @ 5:00 p.m. - A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for Nassau Amelia Utility customers at Sandcastle Villas Buildings North and South. This is due to a customer's request to have the water shut off for a repair. The advisory will remain in effect until a bacteriological sample has been collected and analyzed to confirm the water is still safe for consumption.

If you have any questions, please contact the NAU Customer Service Department at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/13/18 @ 5:15 p.m. - The Boil Water Notice issued on November 27, 2018 for the Amelia Golf Club Owner's Clubhouse and Pro Shop Kitchen has been rescinded following completion of a bacteriological analysis showing that the water is now safe for consumption.

If you have any questions, please contact NAU Customer Service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office