1/29/19 @ 11:00 a.m. - NOTICE:  PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY
 
This notice is to inform you that a precautionary boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for ALL Nassau Amelia Utility customers.
 
Nassau-Amelia Utilities has experienced a loss of water pressure due to an electrical outage in the evening hours of January 28, 2019.  Water released during this time was treated.  Due to this loss of pressure, as a precaution, customers are advised to boil water until further notice.
 
The precautionary boil water advisory will remain in effect until bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed to reflect a negative result in coli forms.  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.

ATTACHED IS AN FAQ WITH COMMON QUESTIONS TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.
Please contact customer service at 904-530-6030 with any further questions.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Information regarding the boil water advisory may also be found on our website at www.nassaucountyfl.com.  
 
Nassau-Amelia Utilities
 

1/25/19 @ 4:30 p.m. - Below is lane closure information for State Road 200 the week of January 26 through February 1, 2019. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES A DAYTIME LANE CLOSURE BETWEEN FELMOR RD/MINER RD. TO CHESTER RD. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH FROM 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

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 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Felmor Rd/Miner Rd to Chester Rd; Saturday, 01/26/19; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. (Contractor will close one direction at a time.)

 
Nighttime: ***For closures list below, Contractor will be working in one intersection at a time.***

• SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Blackrock Road to Duval Rd; Sunday, 01/27/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Old Nassauville Rd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Sunday, 01/27/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• O’Neil Scott Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Sunday, 01/27/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Barnwell Rd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Sunday, 01/27/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Barnwell Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Sunday, 01/27/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Barnwell Road to Chester Road; Monday, 01/28/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Mt. Zion Loop, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Monday, 01/28/19; 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Blackrock Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Monday, 01/28/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Arrigo Blvd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Monday, 01/28/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Flora Park Crossing, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Monday, 01/28/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• David Hallman Pkwy, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Monday, 01/28/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Blackrock Road to Duval Rd; Tuesday, 01/29/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Old Nassauville Rd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only, Tuesday, 01/29/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• O’Neil Scott Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Tuesday, 01/29/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Barnwell Rd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Tuesday, 01/29/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Barnwell Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Tuesday, 01/29/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Arrigo Blvd to Barnwell Rd; Wednesday, 01/30/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Mt. Zion Loop, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Wednesday, 01/30/19; 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Blackrock Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Wednesday, 01/30/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Blackrock Road to Duval Rd; Thursday, 01/31/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Arrigo Blvd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Thursday, 01/31/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Arrigo Blvd to Chester Rd; Friday, 02/01/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Flora Park Crossing, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Friday, 02/01/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• David Hallman Pkwy, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Friday, 02/01/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Barrier Wall Repairs
Asphalt Milling
Asphalt Paving/Overbuild in Intersections
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Kent Ponder, P.E.
Cell: (904) 497-8891   
Jeremy Cronk, Senior Inspector
Cell: (904) 497-3236

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
                 

1/24/19 @ 4:55 p.m. - Governor Ron DeSantis has issued the attached Memorandum in honor and remembrance of the victims in Sebring, Florida and has directed all flags in the State to be flown at half-staff through sunset on February 1, 2019.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/24/19 @ 3:00 p.m. - The Library Advisory Board is currently seeking a resident from Amelia Island to fill a vacancy.

The Library Advisory Board acts as the liaison between the communities of Nassau County, the public libraries, and the Board of County Commissioners. They gather information for suggested improvements for the library system, develop plans for facilities, and make recommendations to the Library Director.

The Board is made up of seven members as follows: 3 representatives from Amelia Island; 1 representative from Hilliard; 1 representative from Callahan; 1 representative from Yulee; and 1 representative from Bryceville.

Their meetings are held quarterly and the location alternates between the five library branches. Members are strictly on a volunteer basis as they do not receive compensation for their time and/or travel expenses.

If you are an Amelia Island resident and are interested in serving on this Board, please email your resume to Library Director, Dawn Bostwick, at dbostwick@nassaucountyfl.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Bostwick at (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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 @ 5:15 p.m. - Below is lane closure information the week of Jan. 19-Jan. 25, 2019. NOTE: THERE ARE NO DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.

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:    None at this time
 
Nighttime:  
 

• SR 200 EB Left Lane from St. Peter Blvd to Meadowfield Bluffs Rd; Friday, 01/25/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 WB Left Lane from St. Peter Blvd to Meadowfield Bluffs Rd; Friday, 01/25/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
  

 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Bridge Deck Concrete Pour
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Kent Ponder, P.E.
Cell: (904) 497-8891   
Jeremy Cronk, Senior Inspector
Cell:  (904) 497-3236

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
                 

1/18/19 @ 2:50 p.m. - On Tuesday, January 15th, County Manager, Mike Mullin, and Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Justin Taylor, met with Senator Aaron Bean, Representative Cord Byrd, and representatives with the Florida Department of Transportation regarding various issues related to the State Road 200 construction project, specifically road conditions, timing of traffic signals, and lane closures.

The two hour event consisted of a sit down meeting in which County representatives shared common concerns expressed by the public and the affects the construction has on our residents and their daily commutes. Following the meeting, everyone participated in a ride-along where County officials were able to provide visuals related to the public's concerns.

Overall, the meeting was successful in demonstrating the need for timed lights and elimination of daytime lane closures. FDOT representatives tentatively agreed to allow the County to operate the timing of traffic signals so they can be adjusted as needed and to move more lane closures to nighttime.

Thank you to Senator Bean, Representative Byrd, and FDOT representatives for visiting Nassau County and getting first-hand look at how the construction is affecting our residents and working with us to develop a plan to alleviate some of these concerns.

-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

1/16/19 @ 9:50 a.m. -

The Florida Department of Transportation’s Safe Mobility for Life Program and Coalition has designated January “Lifelong Communities Month,” a first-ever designation that highlights Community Design, Getting Around, Street Safety and Security, and Neighborhood Support Services which are the four main components of a lifelong community.
 
The Safe Mobility for Life Coalition wants to spread the word throughout Florida about Lifelong Communities. The goal is to encourage residents to learn about Florida’s age-friendly initiatives and communities and to consider what they will need to maintain their independence and safe mobility for life.
 
With your help, we can reach Floridians with this important message. Please share the resources and information provided in the toolkit with your network, to help residents discover what is available to keep them connected to community with or without a car.
 
Toolkit includes:

• Lifelong Communities in Florida Video
• “How to Choose Your Lifelong Community — A Transportation Checklist” to download and complete
• Information on AARP Florida’s Age-Friendly Communities and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ Communities for a Lifetime program
• Lifelong Communities Resources
• Tips to Get Involved
• Social Media Posts to Share on Your Social Media Channels

 
Click on the link to view the Lifelong Communities Toolkit: https://fdot.tips/lifelong
 
If you would like more information about FDOT’s Safe Mobility for Life Program or statewide Coalition, contact Gail M. Holley, FDOT Safe Mobility for Life Program Manager at Contact@SafeMobilityFL.com.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Nicolle Masters, Managing Constultant for Global 5, at (407) 571-6768 or via e-mail at NicolleMasters@global-5.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/14/19 @ 2:15 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, January 14th at 6:00 p.m. and
Wednesday, January 16th at 9:00 a.m.
James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, January 15th at 9:00 a.m.
James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Americans With Disabilities Advisory (ADA) Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 15th at 3:00 p.m.
James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, January 15th at 6:00 p.m.
James S. Page Governmental Complex, Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Wednesday, January 16th at 4:00 p.m.
James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office