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 2/27/23 @ 4:45 p.m. - Attached is the January 2023 edition of the Board of County Commissioner's monthly newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and more!
-Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
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 2/27/23 @ 12:15 p.m.
Join Nassau County Public Works and the UF/IFAS Extension Office for a series of classes on invasive plants. Invasive plants outcompete native plants and animals and are harmful to our natural environment. They have also been found to degrade waterways, harm water quality and limit recreational opportunities. In this class series, you will learn more about invasive plants including how to treat them naturally, ways to reduce spread, and how to identify invasive species. There is no cost to participate in any of the classes. See flyer for complete schedule. Please sign up at: http://bit.ly/12invasives2023 All will be held at the American Beach Community Center located at 1600 Julia Street. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 2/27/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Board of County Commissioners Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Development Review Committee Tuesday, February 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 2-24-23 @ 9:15 p.m. Below are pictures from the week of February 17 - February 24, 2023. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE – 02/23/2023
CONTACT:MARTHA L. OBERDORFER, MPH, FPEM DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NASSAU COUNTY EOC E-MAIL:[email protected] FACEBOOK:NASSAUEM Nassau EM Welcomes CSX Responder Incident Training Exercise Nassau County Emergency Management (NCEM) will hold a multi-agency tabletop emergency response exercise in their Emergency Operations Center (EOC) February 28 – March 1. NCEM Director, Tim Cooper, is pleased to announce it will include a four-day hands-on “train derailment and hazardous materials response” training opportunity for local firefighters. The CSX Responder Incident Training (RIT) train is a specialized, hands-on training program that provides first responders with insights on how rail cars work and how to respond safely to rail-related incidents. CSX provides emergency planning assistance and training at no cost to fire, police, and other emergency response personnel in the communities they serve, but this is the first time this training will be offered in Nassau. NCEM is responsible for the County’s disaster preparedness. The NCEM staff writes plans for and organizes exercises of county response operations for all types of natural and man-made hazards. Although the planning for this training and exercise began almost a year ago, recent railroad derailments in the news have been a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness for any incident. “Thanks to our partnerships with CSX Transportation and the BlueLinx Corporation,” Director Cooper said, “we are fortunate to have this derailment and hazmat training in our community.” The training will take place on private property; therefore, attendance will be limited to personnel participating in the hands-on activities. County leadership and media representatives who wish to observe the training should contact the Nassau EOC at 904-548-0900 to request access. 2/24/23 @ 8:45 a.m.
The County is seeking one individual to serve on the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Committee. Candidates should, at a minimum, have skills, expertise, or demonstrable experience that relates to the acquisition of lands in one of the following areas:
For more information about the CLAM program, click on the following link: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1283/Conservation-Land-Acquisition-Management If you have specific questions about the CLAM program or the role of the Committee, please contact Holly Coyle at (904) 530-6010 or by email at [email protected]. To apply, please click here. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  2/23/23 @ 3:45 p.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library will host an Author Talk with Olivia deBelle Byrd on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Join them and enjoy a humorous talk of Southern anecdotes. Like many Southerners, Olivia has a knack for turning ordinary happenings into entertainment. This award-winning author's books will be available for purchase at the event.
There is no fee to participate in this event. Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact the Library at (904) 548-4660 or the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770 (v) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  L to R: HR Director, Ashley Metz; Employee Services Manager, Tina Keiter; and County Manager, Taco Pope 2/23/23 @ 3:00 p.m. - At the Wednesday, February 15, 2023 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Tina Keiter on her achievement of 20 years of service to the County.
Tina began actually began her employment in 1997 as a student in the Human Resources Department but left the County temporarily when he daughter was born. Tina returned to the County in February 2003 as a Benefits Specialist and for the last 20 years has worked in the Human Resources Department in different capacities, working her way up to her current position as Employee Services Manager. Last year, Tina earned her certification as a Professional in Human Resources, further demonstrating her commitment to the Human Resources Department and her desire to improve her overall knowledge of HR Management. Tina is an outstanding public servant and always goes above and beyond to the call of duty to ensure a task is done efficiently. At the meeting, County Manager Taco Pope stated, "Tina does a fabulous job of working within the organization to make lives better for all of us. Throughout the years, I've called on Tina numerous times to help me with insurance matters and retirement related issues. Her service is both internal to the employees and external facing to the community. It's a great pleasure and an honor to recognize her on 20 outstanding years". Congratulations Tina and thank you for all you do for Nassau County! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  2/21/23 @ 4:45 p.m.
Nassau County Parks and Recreation would like to invite you to travel back in time for an 80’s Night Double Feature Movie Event on Friday, March 10th at Peters Point Beachfront Park (located at 4600 Peters Point Road). The event will open at 6:00 p.m. There will be an 80’s Movie Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. with prizes for 1st – 3rd place. Sign ups are not necessary for the costume contest. Then, there will be a showing of “The Goonies” beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by a showing of “Dirty Dancing” beginning at 9:00 p.m. Either relax in your vehicle and listen through a select FM station or bring a chair/blanket and enjoy not one, but two 80’s classics. There is no fee to attend the movie event, however there will be food available to purchase at the event. We hope to see you there! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  2/20/23 @ 12:00 p.m.
The Hilliard Library Branch will host an African American Read-In event on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6pm. Join us as Reverend Johnnie Green leads us in reading poetry and other selections by African American authors. You may participate by bringing a 1-2 minute reading from any material written by an African American. Participation is not required, but encouraged. If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Public Library System at (904) 530-6500. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 2/17/23 @ 4:20 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of February 10 - February 17, 2023. -Sabrina Robertson public Information Officer 2/17/23 @ 10:15 a.m. - Last week, Dawn Bostwick retired after 27 years of outstanding service to the County. Dawn began her employment as a Librarian in June 1995 and was promoted to Library Director in October 2000. During her 22 years as Director, Dawn was instrumental in growing our Library System into what it is today. In 2001, Dawn led efforts to partner with Florida State College at Jacksonville to open the Yulee Library Branch. Then in 2003, she led the Library to partner with the Bryceville Community Club to open the Bryceville Library Branch. Dawn also fostered relationships within the community. Those partnerships led to establishment of various "Friends" groups which work closely with the Library system on library programs and fundraising initiatives. In 2014, the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library raised $2.5 million to expand and remodel the Fernandina Library Branch. At this time, the County has five Library branches to serve the residents of Nassau Count, all of which Dawn was responsible for staffing and operations. Dawn is also credited for implementing the Passport Program at the Library, a program in which residents can get renew their passports or obtain new passports. This program proved to be successful as it raises almost $100,000 in additional revenue for the Library System each year. She worked hard every year to obtain grants to assist the Library in costs for operations and purchase of new materials, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dawn secured a grant that allowed the Library System to introduce the library lockers. These lockers allow residents to checkout and return library materials outside of normal business hours. Dawn's last day of employment with the County was Friday, February 10th. The Board extends best wishes to Dawn and wishes her many years of health and happiness in the years to come. At this time, Assistant Library Director, Julie Cannavino, is serving as Interim Director. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  2/16/23 @ 3:15 p.m.
At the Wednesday, February 15th Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-008, proclaiming the week of February 26 - March 4, 2023, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida. We had two very special guests in attendance to accept the Resolution, both of which are children of Nassau County employees and have shown courage and determination in their fights against childhood cancer. Mary is 16 year-old high school student who is currently receiving treatment for Pineal Parenchymal Tumor Pineoblastoma. Levi is a 15 year-old student who completed treatments in June 2021 for Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma. Both are pictured here with Commissioner Jeff Gray. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Week, residents are encouraged to recognize the impact pediatric cancer has on families within our community and to honor the children who have fought childhood cancer, and those whose lives were cut short. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer /16/23 @ 3:00 p.m. Nassau County Parks & Recreation is planning an 80's Movie Night complete with a movie costume contest and food trucks for Friday, March 10th. Right now, we need your help determining what movies will be shown in our double feature. Below is a link to a survey. Options are:
Please vote for your favorite and the two movies with the most votes will be the winners! Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSJ2R22 If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer   2/16/23 @ 10:00 a.m.
We regret to announce that the North End (Dee Dee Bartels) Boat Ramp is temporarily closed. It was discovered yesterday that a piling on the southern floating dock and gangway is broken and in need of repair. A contractor has already been mobilized and is hopeful that the repairs will be done before the weekend. As many frequent users of the North End Boat Ramp know, the northern floating dock and gangway were damaged during Hurricane Nicole. At the Monday, February 13, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting, a contract was awarded to Coker Industrial Contractors, Inc., to remove the floating dock and gangway from the water for repair. It is anticipated that the repairs to the northern dock and gangway will be complete within the next 60 days. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause, however we are working to have the boat ramp re-opened as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience. Should you have any questions, please contact our Facilities Department at (904) 530-6120. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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