2/28/19 @ 11:30 a.m. - On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Master Gardener Candace Bridgewater will conduct a class on attracting bluebirds to your landscape. The class will include a short history of the bluebird, information on the two enemies of nesting birds, how to best protect the bluebird, the ideal habitat, and best plant and food sources for bluebirds.

The class is free, however you may purchase a bluebird house to take home for $20. Please bring cash or a check made payable to the University of Florida.

What: Attracting Bluebirds Class
When: Wednesday, March 6th 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Yulee County Building, 86026 Pages Diary Road, Yulee, FL 32097

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/28/19 @ 9:30 a.m. - Each year, the Library announces a new book for for their One Book, One Community Program. This county-wide initiative encourages residents to read the selected book and participate in numerous discussions and special events throughout the year. What a great way to meet other reading enthusiasts in your community!

Last week, Library Director, Dawn Bostwick, and Assistant Director, Janet Loveless, announced this year's One Book, One Community topic Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. The announcement was made an event held at the Fernandina Beach Middle School where about 400 people in attendance cheer in excitement.

Outlander is a historical romance novel about Claire Randall, a former combat nurse who is leading a double. She travels in time from her current married life in the 20th century, back to the 18th century where she finds romance and a renewed meaning to life. This book is one in a series of #1 New York Times bestsellers which has been published in 26 counties and in 23 languages.  

Discussions and programs will be announced on the Library's website. If you have any questions, please call (904) 530-6500 or email libraryinfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/26/19 @ 2:50 p.m. - CSX has hired Southern Commercial Development to make emergency repairs to the Railroad Crossing on River Road which will result in a complete closure of the crossing from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28th through noon on Saturday, March 2nd.

The proposed detour is Old Dixie Highway to Bypass Road to River Road.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela D. Nelis of Southern Commercial Development at (803) 808-3600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/25/19 @ 12:50 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, February 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Beach Community Working Group
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board Workshop to Discuss William Burgess Context & Connectivity
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board
Thursday, February 28,2 019 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/25/19 @ 1:15 p.m. - In celebration of Black History Month, a Read-In was held on February 4, 2019. The Read-in is a national event that focuses on African American literature, heritage and culture. This year was the 18th year that this event was held at the Fernandina Beach Library branch.

The event was co-hosted by Neil Frink, President of the Association for the Study and Preservation of African American History, and Chuch Comeau, President of the Friends of the Library. Participants shared excerpts from their favorite piece of literature written by an African American.

Group Photo
Right to left from Front: Host-Neil Frink, Thea Seagraves, Marsha Phelts, Jennett Wilson Baker, Joyce Frink, Charles L. Albert, Nanette Autry, Beverly Davis, Christine Meehan.  Back Second Row: Rutha Jones, City Manager-Dale Martin, City Attorney – Tammi Bach, Gary Autry, Ron Kurtz, City Commissioner – Len Kreger, Marilyn Wesley, Friends of the Library president – Chuck Comeau, Denise Dinkins, Sherald Wilson, Joan Singleton, Viola Walker, Rev. Anthony Daniel

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 

2/20/19 @ 10:50 a.m. - At today's meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized employees for years of service. Though employees have been receiving certificates of appreciation, County Manager, Mike Mullin, expressed an interest in bringing employees with 20+ years of service before the Board to be recognized. He stated, "The public doesn't always get an opportunity to see these great employees. They serve the citizens well and often go above and beyond the call of duty, so I think it's important that they be acknowledged publicly".

Those recognized included:
Benjamin Kay (Fire/Rescue) - 20 years
Darron Ayscue (Fire/Rescue) - 20 years
Mike Eddins (Fire/Rescue) - 20 years
Kelly Gunnell (Fire/Rescue) - 20 years
Clay Riddling (Fire/Rescue) - 20 years
Pat Gilroy (Engineering) - 20 years
Donald Light (Fire/Rescue) - 25 years
William Johnson (Road & Bridge) - 25 years

Gregory Roberts with Fire/Rescue was not able to attend however he is also celebrating 20 years of service.

Chairman Justin Taylor thanked each of the employees for all of their hard work and stated, "it certainly doesn't go unnoticed".

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/15/19 @ 11:45 a.m. - Below is lane closure information for State Road 200 the week of February 16-February 22, 2019. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES BOTH EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND BETWEEN CHESTER ROAD AND DUVAL ROAD.

FDOT has indicated these closures are necessary to finish the final steps needed for the traffic shift.

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/Nighttime: ** These lane closures are necessary to shift the traffic safely. Once traffic is shifted and  temporary barrier wall is set, lane closures will be removed.

• SR 200 EB Left Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd; Friday, 02/15/19; 9:00 PM thru Monday, 2/18/19 6:00 AM
• SR 200 WB Left Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd; Sunday, 02/17/19; 7:00 AM thru Monday, 2/18/19 6:00 AM

 
Nighttime:       
                       

• SR 200 EB Left Lane from Chester Rd  to Duval Rd; Monday, 02/18/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 WB Left Lane from Chester Rd  to Duval Rd; Tuesday, 02/19/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Traffic Shift (Striping Removal, New Striping, Relocate Low Profile Barrier Wall)
Barrier Wall Removal & Reset
 
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
               

2/12/19 @ 10:00 a.m. - Nassau County has been notified that JEA has hired T.G. Utility Company, Inc., to replace a storm drainage pipe within William Burgess Blvd. at North Harts Rd. The project will require periodic closures of William Burgess Rd. between Augustus Ave. and N. Harts Rd. as described below for activities related to the project including dewatering measures, excavation, installation and backfill of the new storm drain.

Affected Roadways: Temporary road closure of William Burgess Blvd. between Augustus Ave. and N. Harts Rd.

SINGLE DAY CLOSURE: Friday, February 22, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FIVE DAY CLOSURE: Monday, February 25- Friday, March 1, 2019

Official Detour Routes: Motorists traveling eastbound on William Burgess Blvd. to U.S. 17 and North Harts Rd. will have to detour to State Road 200. Motorists traveling westbound on William Burgess Blvd. from U.S. 17 to Harts Rd. will detour to State Road 200 using North Harts Rd.

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Henderson with T.G. Utility Company, Inc., at (904) 228-3670 or via e-mail at shenderson@tgutility.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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

2/7/19 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection has been scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Nassau County Convenience Center. Examples of items accepted include hazardous waste such as aerosol cans, batteries, fertilizers, pesticides, paints, paint thinner, propane tanks, oil filters, household cleaners, and fluorescent light bulbs, as well as electronics such as computer monitors, cell phones, cameras, radios, computers, and more. For a complete listing of items accepted, please see the attached flyer.

This event is free with proof of Nassau County residency. No commercial loads will be accepted.

In conjunction with this event, there will also be a food drive for Barnabas. Please consider bringing a non-perishable canned item to donate to the Barnabas pantry to help feed Nassau County residents in need.



What: Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Food Drive Event
When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
      8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until trucks reach capacity)
Where: Convenience Recycle Center, 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan, FL 32011

For additional information, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office