11/15/18 @ 4:55 p.m. -  Below is lane closure information for State Road 200 for the week of November 17 through November 23, 2018. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH.

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION 
Job Description:  SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number:  210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number:  4881064P
Contract Number:  T2579
County - Section Number:  Nassau - 74060
 
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:
 
Daytime:  

• SR 200 WB Right Lane from Gene Lasserre Blvd to Lofton Creek; Saturday, 11/17/18; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• SR 200 EB Right Lane from Rubin Davis to Duval Rd; Saturday, 11/17/18; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 
Nighttime:  None at this time
 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Barrier Wall Installation
Roadway Clean-up
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Carrie Smithheart, PA              
Office: (904) 265-3170          
Cell: (904) 509-9007     

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office             

 

11/15/18 @ 9:15 a.m. - The Supervisor of Elections has issued a Public Notice of Recount by the Nassau County Canvassing Board indicating that if the Secretary of State orders a manual recount in the U.S. Senate, the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, and/or any other race before 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018, the Nassau County Canvassing Board will meet on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. to conduct that recount. If the recount is ordered after 1:00 p.m., the recount shall immediately commence thereafter. The recount, if ordered, will occur at the Supervisor of Elections Office located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. The recount will be open to the public.

Please read the attached Public Notice for information on appeals and accommodations for persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact the Supervisor of Elections Office at (904) 491-7500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/14/18 @ 1:45 p.m. - The Florida Department of Health has issued the attached Press Release regarding their new Flu Free Florida Initiative "Windows Down, Sleeves Up". This campaign serves as a reminder to residents to get their flu shot before the height of the upcoming flu season.

Part of the initiative also includes an upcoming event featuring FREE Flu Shots for the first 300 people in attendance. This event will take place on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Journey Church located at 95707 Amelia Concourse, Fernandina Beach. All participants must be over the age of 13.

For additional information about influenza or influenza-like illnesses in Florida, please visit the Florida Department of Health Website. You may also contact your local Health Department at (904) 875-6100.

11/14/18 at 1:15 p.m. - Swearing-in Ceremonies for the incoming County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, November 20th, as that is the first day of their four-year terms. Each Commissioner will take an Oath of Office affirming their duties as required by Florida Statute.

The ceremonies will be as follows:

Thomas Ford
Mr. Ford was elected to serve as County Commissioner for District 4 (Hillard, Bryceville, Boulougne, Kings Ferry & Nassau Oaks). His ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 20th at 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach. The ceremony will be officiated by the Honorable Judge Robert Foster.

Aaron Bell
Mr. Bell was elected to serve as County Commissioner for District 2 (South Amelia Island, Nassauville & O'Neil). His ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach. The ceremony will be officiated by the Honorable Judge Wesley Poole.

Please join us in celebrating these two events! If you have any questions, please contact the County Attorney's Office at (904) 530-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/13/18 @ 2:10 p.m. - The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission sent out the below message reminding everyone to look out for manatees in November as they begin migrating to warmer waters.

From FFWC:

Look out and slow down for manatees in November to help them as they begin migrating to warmer waters.

November is Manatee Awareness Month. Florida has more than 6,600 manatees swimming in rivers, bays and coastal waters. These large aquatic mammals can weigh over 1,000 pounds.

As the weather cools, manatees are on the move, searching for warmer waters to survive the winter. Remember: Disturbing manatees at warm-water sites may cause them to leave those areas at a time when it is critical for them to remain there. 

“Boaters who look out for migrating manatees and follow posted manatee protection zones contribute to the conservation of this threatened species. They are reducing the chance of manatee injuries and disturbance, while enjoying their time on the water,” said Carol Knox, who leads the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Imperiled Species Management Section.
Seasonal manatee protection zones also go into effect in the fall, depending on the county. The zones are marked by waterway signs, and maps of local manatee protection zones are available online at MyFWC.com/Manatee by clicking on “Data and Maps."

How can you help manatees?

• Wear polarized sunglasses to spot them moving, grazing and resting in the water. Keep a lookout for the circular “footprints” or ripples they leave on the surface of the water.
• Follow posted manatee zones.
• Observe manatees from a distance to limit disturbance. Disturbing manatees at their warm-water sites may cause them to leave these areas during the winter.
• Report injured, entangled, orphaned or dead manatees to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-FWCC (3922), #FWC or *FWC on your cellphone or text Tip@MyFWC.com.
• Access and share A boater’s guide to living with Florida manatees and  Guidelines for successful manatee watching in Florida that focuses on paddlers.
• Purchase the manatee decal and license plate, and tell everyone how the decal and license plate  support the FWC’s manatee conservation efforts.
• Contribute to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s Marine Mammal Fund by visiting WildlifeFlorida.org and clicking on “Support Us,” “Funding Priorities” and “Marine Mammal Fund.

Florida invests over $2 million annually in manatee conservation, with FWC biologists, managers and law enforcement working with partners to research, rescue and manage Florida manatees.
Want to see a manatee? Go to MyFWC.com/Manatee and click on “Where Can I See Manatees?”

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/13/18 @ 11:40 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Ask the County Manager
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Code Enforcement Board
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Western Nassau Heritage Preservation Meeting
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Callahan Multi-Purpose Building, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011

William Burgess Corridor Outreach Open House
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
FSCJ- Nassau Room, 76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board
Thursday, November 15, 2018 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

11/9/18 @ 4:55 p.m. - Just a friendly reminder that County Offices will be closed on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veteran's Day. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

We hope everyone has a safe weekend!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/9/18 @ 3:15 p.m. -

Attached is a Press Release from the Nassau County Public Works Department regarding yesterday's Ground-Breaking Ceremony held in celebration of upcoming construction of the new Bailey-Simmons Multi-Use Trail in Fernandina Beach.

For additional information, please contact the Engineering Services Department at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/6/18 @ 1:50 p.m. - At at Special Meeting today, the Board recognized Commissioners Steve Kelley and George Spicer for their service to the citizens of Nassau County. Today was their last meeting before their terms end on Monday, November 19th.

Commissioner Steve Kelley was sworn into office on November 16, 2010 and has served two four-year terms. During his time in office, Commissioner Kelley served with distinction and dedication as a member of the Board of County Commissioners and was appointed by his colleagues to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board from January through December 2017. Commissioner Kelley was a member of the Sheriff Administration Committee and assisted with evaluating the space needs for a new Administration Building and developing a plan for funding its construction. He also served as Chairman of the Local Disadvantaged Transportation Board since December 2010 and represented Nassau County on the Mental Health Court Committee, the Value Adjustment Board, the Americans With Disabilities Committee, and the Canvassing Board. Commissioner Kelley was a graduate of the Certified County Commissioner and the Advanced County Commissioner Programs through the Florida Association of Counties, which furthered his ability to serve his constituents in District Two, as well as all the residents of Nassau County.

Commissioner George Spicer was sworn into office on November 18, 2014 and served one four-year term representing District Four. He obtained his Advanced County Commissioner Certification and was the first Nassau County Commissioner to participate in the Torchbearer Program, a program created in 2013 in which Commissioners can further their education and obtain leadership roles with the Florida Association of Counties. His participation in this program earned him a spot on the Associations' Board of Directors. Commissioner Spicer also represented Nassau County on the Northeast Florida Regional Council Board of Directors, the First Coast Workforce Development Consortium, the St. Marys River Management Committee, and the Canvassing Board.

Both Commissioner Kelley and Commissioner Spicer gave unsparingly of their time to address issues affecting the citizenry of Nassau County. Their exemplary service has had a positive affect on the County and will continue to do so in the years to come due to their efforts in long-term planning for growth and fiscal health. We wish them both great success in their future endeavors and appreciate all they have done for Nassau County and the citizens.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/9/18 @ 10:50 a.m. - Below is information regarding State Road 200 lane closures for the week of November 10 through November 16, 2018. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH FOR THE RIGHT, EASTBOUND LANE BETWEEN RUBIN DAVIS LANE AND DAVID HALLMAN PARKWAY, AND FROM DAVID HALLMAN PARKWAY TO DUVAL ROAD.

Daytime:  

• SR 200 EB Right Lane from Rubin Davis to David Hallman Parkway; Saturday, 11/10/18; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• SR 200 EB Right Lane from David Hallman Parkway to Duval Rd; Saturday, 11/10/18; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 
Nighttime:   

• SR 200 WB Right Lane from Rubin Davis to David Hallman Parkway; Monday, 11/12/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Erosion Control
Barrier Wall Installation
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Carrie Smithheart, PA              
Office: (904) 265-3170          
Cell: (904) 509-9007   

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office