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Vacancy on Essential Housing Advisory Committee

12/8/2023

12/8/23 @ 2:10 p.m.

In May 2017, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Essential Housing Advisory Committee (formerly known as the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee) to review affordable housing and strategize on ways to bring more affordable housing to our community.

There is currently one vacancy on the Essential Housing Advisory Board. Florida Statutes, Chapter 420.9076, mandates that the committee be comprised of at least eight, but no more than eleven members.

Below are background/criteria recommended to be considered for appointment:

A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage industry with a connection to affordable housing
A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing
A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction

If you meet any of the above criteria and are interested in serving, please email your resume to Joshua Macbeth at jmacbeth@nassaucountyfl.com by the close of business on Friday, January 12, 2024.

EHAC meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. These are volunteer positions therefore, members do not receive any compensation for their time and/or service.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

12/6/2023

Several hundred people attended our 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting last Friday night. The event featured holiday music by the Nassau Community Band, a special holiday performance by Royal Amelia Dance Academy, face painting, arts & craft vendors, food trucks, and of course, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We also added a trackless train ride this year that turned out to be a great addition for the kiddos!

We are happy to bring this a new holiday tradition to the community and we hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did.

A big thank you to Nassau County Parks & Recreation for putting together another great event!

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Upcoming Transit Survey Meetings

12/5/2023

12/5/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in partnership with Nassau County, recently announced that it is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, which has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years, in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County as well as exploring connections to neighboring transit providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies.

Public participation is an important part of developing study updates and various public outreach activities will support the plan. We previously released a survey link asking the community to provide feedback. However at this time, we would also like to announce that the JTA will also be hosting two public meetings in Nassau County where residents can come and speak with officials from the County and JTA. The meetings will include a presentation and exhibits for the public's review. The two meeting dates are as follows:

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Callahan Multi-purpose building located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the County Commission's Chambers located at 96136 Nassau Place, Yulee.(within the James S. Page Governmental Complex).

Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community. If you haven't already, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete the online survey as well. To access the survey, simply click on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/NasauCountyTransitUpdate. The deadline to complete the survey is January 13, 2024.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Temporary Lane Closures on US 17 North

12/5/2023

12/5/23 @ 10:15 a.m. - Nassau County has been advised by the Florida Department of Transportation that their contractor, Atkins Global, will be installing a gas main in their right-of-way along US 17 that will require temporary lane closures to the northbound lane. The project will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, near Radio Avenue and will continue north to Pages Dairy Road as the project progresses. The times for the closures will be between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. through approximately March 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Sonny Harrington, Permit Area Inspector for JTA, at (386) 292-5366 or via email at Sonny.harrington@dot.state.fl.us.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Public Meetings This Week

12/4/2023

12/4/23 @ 7:45 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Nassau County Amelia Island Tree Commission
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 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

Bryceville Community Meeting

12/4/2023

12/4/23 @ 7:20 a.m.

County representatives will host a community meeting in Bryceville this Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm. Topics to be discussed include: the Bryceville Ballpark, County Roads 119 and 121, the County budget, the County's visioning exercise, the the upcoming bicentennial. There will also be some time allotted for a general Q&A. Please join us!

Meeting Location: Bryceville Community Center, 7280 Motes Road, Bryceville, FL

Questions? Please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officdr

NCAS Wish List

11/29/2023

11/29/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

The holiday season is the perfect time to bring some joy to the adoptable pets at Nassau County Animal Services. To help facilitate spreading the joy, all five Nassau County Public Library branches will have boxes to collect donations for Nassau County Animal Services from December 4- December 22. Animal Services is in need of things like pet blankets, treats, food, and collars/leashes. You can find their full list on Nassau County Animal Services Wish List. We hope that you will consider helping make the holidays a little brighter for our furry friends!

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Public Meetings This Week

11/27/2023

11/27/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners: Special Meeting re: Annual Reorganization
Monday, November 27, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners: Regular Meeting
Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flag at Half-Staff

11/24/2023

11/24/23 @ 11:30 a.m.

On November 19, 2023, former First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter, passed away at the age of 96.

Pursuant to the President’s orders and as a mark of respect, flags will be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from midnight November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Nassau County Public Library Supports Toys for Tots

11/24/2023

11/24/23 @ 11:30 a.m.

Bring joy to a child this holiday season! Support Toys for Tots by dropping off new, unwrapped toys at designated bins in any Nassau County Public Library Branch.Donations will be accepted now through December 22nd. Your generosity can make a world of difference in a child’s life. Join us in spreading the spirit of giving this season!

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer