6/25/19 @ 9:20 a.m. - In July 2018, we shared a story regarding Nassau County homes that were rehabilitated using State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) Funds. To view the story, please click here.

Now, two residents are sharing their stories about their personal experience with this program in order to spread awareness to other residents who may need home improvements but have no way to pay for the expenses to make the repairs themselves.

SHIP Success Story One
SHIP Success Story Two

The SHIP Program was established by the passage of the 1992 William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act and provides funding to local governments to produce and preserve affordable home ownership. In order to participate, counties must establish a local housing assistance program by Ordinance and develop a local housing assistance plan and housing incentive strategy. Funds are then allocated to local governments on a population based-formula. The funds are used for emergency repairs, new construction, rehabilitation, and down payment and closing cost assistance for very-low, low and moderate income families who meet all the requirements listed in Florida Statutes, Chapter 420.907, Florida Administrative Code 67-37, and Nassau County's Local Housing Assistance Plan.

For additional information about the SHIP Program including income requirements and associated guidelines, please visit our website. You may also contact the Grants Office at (904) 530-6020 or e-mail Carol Gilchrist at cgilchrist@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/20/19 @ 2:45 p.m. - Pictured here are Nassau County employees recognized at the June 19th Board of County Commissioner's meeting for their years of service:

• Lt. Ken Bar: Fire Rescue, 29 years
  
• Engineer Jeff Lott: Fire Rescue, 21 years
• Curtis Wilder: Foreman, Road & Bridge, 26 years
• Dawn Bostwick: Library Director, 24 years
• Susan McKenney: Certified Library Support Staff, 20 years

Matt Waggoner of Fire Rescue also celebrated 20 years however he was unable to attend the meeting.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/20/19 @ 2:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Department of Health is reminding the public of the importance of preventing vector-borne diseases which are spread through bites from mosquitoes and ticks. Please click here to read the Press Release which contains information on protecting yourself and your pets.

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

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/19/19 @ 9:45 a.m. - At this morning's Board of County Commissioner's meeting, the Board approved a Resolution rescinding the Burn Ban. Therefore, the Burn Ban has officially been lifted.

We apologize for the delay in having it lifted. As we previously stated, several of the County Commissioners were away at a conference last week and could not hold a meeting to rescind the ban. At this morning's meeting, the Board granted the County Manager authority to implement and lift burn bans upon recommendation of the Fire Chief. This should help prevent delays in the future.

As a reminder, you are only allowed to burn yard waste. You are NEVER allowed to burn household garbage (including paper products and newspapers), construction materials, plastics, rubber materials, tires, pesticides, paint, or aerosol containers. Please click here to view the State's "Know the Law" brochure as it relates to burning, required setbacks, etc.

You are also welcome to reach out to Fire Rescue Headquarters at any time with questions. Their number is (904) 530-6600.

-Sabrina Roberston
 County Manager's Office

6/18/19 @ 9:15 a.m. - This is just a reminder that today's Ask the County Manager Session will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Callahan County Building on Mickler Street. The County Manager began holding these meetings last fall to make himself available to anyone wishing to ask County related questions and/or address County related issues. He has previously been hosting two meetings per month at the James Page Building in Yulee, however in April, he expanded the schedule to include additional meetings throughout the County.

Attached is the full schedule previously released on April 12, 2019. The County Manager will be adding evening sessions in the upcoming months. If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/17/19 @ 9:15 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Budget Meetings/Presentations
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Monday, June 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

• 5:30 p.m. - OMB re: Budget 101
• 5:50 p.m. - Fire Rescue
• 6:10 p.m. - Building Department
• 6:30 p.m. - Animal Services
• 6:50 p.m. - County Extension
• 7:10 p.m. - Library

Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

• 9:00 a.m. - OMB re: Budget 101
• 9:20 a.m. - Arc Nassau
• 9:40 a.m. - Boys & Girls Club
• 10:00 a.m. - Council on Aging
• 10:20 a.m. - Episcopal Children's Services
• 10:40 a.m. - Starting Point
• 11:00 a.m. - Economic Development Board
• 11:20 a.m. - NACDAC
• 11:40 a.m. - Island Flyers Club
• 12:00 p.m. - Break
• 1:05 p.m. - Salvation Army
• 1:25 p.m. - Office of Management & Budget
• 1:45 p.m. - Technical Services
• 2:05 p.m. - Human Resources

Development Review Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Beach Community Working Group
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Recreation Commission Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/14/19 @ 4:30 p.m. - Please be advised that the Burn Ban is currently still in effect at this time. Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon, spoke with the Florida Forest Service this week regarding current conditions. It was determined that based on the recent rain and rise in humidity levels, the Burn Ban could be lifted.
Unfortunately, several Commissioners were away at a conference this week so they were unable to call a special meeting to lift it due to lack of a quorum.

A Resolution rescinding the Burn Ban is included on the agenda for their regularly scheduled meeting taking place next Wednesday, June 19th. Assuming nothing drastic happens between now and then, the Burn Ban should be lifted at that time. We will be sure to notify everyone right away.

Thank you all for your patience. Should you have any questions. please contact Fire Rescue Headquarters at (904) 530-6600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/11/19 @ 9:00 a.m. - Nassau County will be hosting their Annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, July 20th at the Nassau County Convenience Recycle Center in Callahan.

This free event allows Nassau County residents to dispose of up to twelve (12) tires per household, with proof of residency. Tires are limited to car and light truck tires only and must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will remain open until 12:00 p.m., or until the truck is full (whichever comes first).

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6702 or email bdiden@nassaucountyfl.com.




-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

06/10/19 @ 2:00 p.m. - On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Nassau County Fire Rescue held a graduation ceremony for 3 new recruits who just completed 3 weeks of training to become official Firefighters/Paramedics. Both were given their assignments and began at their stations the next day. The first photo from left to right features: Chief Brady Ridgon, Raleigh Zike (new recruit), Michelle Hoover (new recruit), Engineer Paul Thornton (lead instructor), Brandon Taylor (new recruit), and Assistant Chief, Greg Roland.

Fire Rescue also recognized Dr. Farid Ullah for his 47 years of service as the County's Medical Director. As Medical Director, Dr. Ullah was responsible for the medical performance of the paramedics operating for Nassau County Fire Rescue. His service to the County has been exceptional and we truly appreciate all he has done not only for the personnel, but for the citizens as well.

The second photo left to right features: Battalion Chief, Jeff Dodd, Chief Brady Rigdon, Dr. Ullah, and Asst. Chief Greg Roland. In the third photo, Battalion Chief Dodd is presenting Dr. Ullah with a helmet from NCFR for all his years of service. Also pictured is County Manager/County Attorney, Mike Mullin, Recruit Brandon Taylor and Lt. Ken Barr in the background.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/10/19 @ 11:15 a.m. - The North Florida Transportation Organization will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall Meeting to discuss transportation projects and programs needed to meet the needs of the community.

What is a Telephone Town Hall Meeting you ask? This in an informative, interactive event where the public is invited to dial-in, listen to and become involved during a lively panel discussion regarding the future of transportation in Northeast Florida. Please note you are not obligated to speak during the call and can simply listen to the meeting if desired.

Two calls will be held this week:

• Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
  
• Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

In order to participate, please visit the TPO website to register in advance and they will call you at the date/time of the event. Please click here to see the flyer featuring additional information about this planning initiative.

If you have any questions, please contact Marci Larson of the North Florida TPO Office at (904) 306-7513 or via email at mlarson@northfloridatpo.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office