9/30/19 @ 4:30 p.m.

September 24th is National Voter Registration Day. Each year, the Library and Supervisor of Elections Office partners to host the "Read and Register" Event to promote reading while encouraging citizens to register to vote. Each Library sets up a display with information and registration forms.

Pictured above are displays from the Yulee, Bryceville and Fernandina Branch Libraries.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/30/19 @ 2:30 p.m.

Please be advised that a Boil Water Advisory has been issued for Nassau Amelia Utility customers residing at Captains Court Condominiums. Please note this notice includes the pool and restrooms. This advisory is due to a line break serving these units.



The advisory will remain in effect until bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed to reflect the water is safe for consumption.

Please continue to boil your water until you are notified that the advisory has been lifted. If you have any questions, please contact NAU Customer Service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/30/19 @ 11:45 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 9:0 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners - Executive Closed Session
Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/26/19 @ 4:50 p.m. - Nassau County and Keep Nassau Beautiful will host a Household Hazardous Waste Event and Food Collection Drive for Barnabas on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

This event is for collection of materials that should not be thrown in the regular trash. Examples include:

-Paint, paint thinners, solvents
-Aerosol cans
-Household cleaners
-Pool chemicals
-Fertilizers and pesticides
-Propane tanks
-Radiator fluid, oil filters, oil/lubricants (used)
-Fluorescent bulbs
-Batteries
-Electronic devices such as computers, camcorders, power tools, keyboards, radios, televisions, desk and mobile phones, and more!

Please see the attached flyer for a complete listing.

DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2019
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - Noon (or until trucks reach capacity)
LOCATION: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

This event is free with proof of Nassau County residency. No commercial disposal without prior approval. Small businesses should call in advance for pricing at (352) 334-0440.

PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE CANNED ITEM TO DONATE TO THE BARNABAS FOOD PANTRY.

Please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 with questions.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/24/19 - State Representative Cord Byrd, Chair of the Nassau County Legislative Delegation, has issued a Press Release regarding a Nassau County Legislative Delegation Meeting taking place on Wednesday, October 9,2 019 at 4:00 p.m.

September 24, 2019                                                                                 Contact: Dee Alexander                                                                             904-757-5039

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nassau County Legislative Delegation Chair, Representative Cord Byrd, Announces Delegation Meeting
 
YULEE, FL – State Representative Cord Byrd, Chair of the Nassau County Legislative Delegation, announces the Organizational Meeting for Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Nassau County Commission Chambers. The chamber is located in the James S. Page Governmental Complex at 96135 Nassau Pl., Yulee, Florida.
 
The purpose of this delegation meeting is to elect the incoming 2019-2020 Delegation Chair and Vice Chair, and to take public input. Interested citizens wishing to be placed on the agenda for the October 9th public meeting are asked to contact Senator Bean’s Office at 904-757-5039, prior to close of business Friday, October 4, 2019.
 
All materials or handouts for this meeting should be sent to Senator Bean’s Office no later than Friday, October 4, 2019.  Information can be mailed to 13453 North Main St., Suite 301, Jacksonville, FL 32218 or emailed to Dee Alexander at alexander.dee@flsenate.gov
 
In accordance with the ADA and Chapter 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons in need of special accommodations to participate in the meeting, including agendas, interpreters or assisted listening devices, should contact Senator Bean’s Office no later than October 4, 2019.
 
For additional information, contact Dee Alexander, Chief Legislative Aide for Senator Bean at 904-757-5039 or email at alexander.dee@flsenate.gov
 
All Nassau County Legislative Delegation meetings are open to the public.
 
 

9/23/19 @ 4:45 p.m. - Did you know that floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States? Stay informed about flooding in your area by signing up for emergency alerts. This system allows you to select the type of weather alerts you would like to receive including information about floods, marine conditions, fire warnings,freeze advisories and more. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/23/19 @ 4:30 p.m. - The Nassau County Department of Health has issued the attached Press Release regarding National Falls Prevention Awareness Day which promotes public awareness that falls prevention is essential for healthy aging. The Press Release contains information on preventing falls and risk factors that increase the likelihood that falls may occur.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary von Mohr at (904) 875-6100 or via email at Mary.vonMohr@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Adrienne Burke
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
aburke@nassaucountyfl.com
 
COUNTY INFORMATION REGARDING PIT SISTERS ORGANIZATION
 
Nassau County, Florida, September 23, 2019 -  The Nassau County Planning + Economic Opportunity (PEO) Department offers the following clarifying information regarding the proposed Pit Sisters facility in Callahan.  
 
County PEO staff were not previously contacted by anyone affiliated with Pit Sisters regarding any necessary planning or zoning procedures. Due to a Jacksonville news story, Nassau County PEO staff became aware in July 2019 that Jennifer Deane, property owner and operator of Pit Sisters, intended to utilize her Callahan property for Pit Sisters operations. PEO staff immediately contacted Ms. Deane to assist in facilitating required County processes.
 
Ms. Deane was directed to pursue a conditional use application per Section 22.03(E) of the Land Development Code for her facility because of the requested use and zoning district (Open Rural). Conditional use applications go before the County’s Conditional Use and Variance Board as a public hearing. This is consistent with how the County has applied the code to other similar property owners and uses in the Open Rural zoning district. Another animal rescue facility received a conditional use in August 2019, and a dog training facility is pending a conditional use hearing on September 26, 2019. These projects also require review by the County’s Development Review Committee.
 
Ms. Deane initially submitted a conditional use application to be heard in August 2019. Staff recommended continuation of the case, needing more information for a complete review. Ms. Deane agreed and requested continuance to the September 26, 2019 hearing. However, as of last week, Ms. Deane is electing to appeal the County staff determination that she needs a conditional use. Administrative appeal applications are submitted through the County Clerk. PEO staff are awaiting her application to set a public hearing for the appeal. Public hearings for administrative appeals go before the County Planning and Zoning Board.  
 
No denials have been issued at this point, as Ms. Deane has not gone through either of the processes yet.
 
The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.
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Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Ask the County Manager
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Western Nassau Heritage Preservation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Callahan County Building, 45401 Mickler Street, Callahan, FL 32011

Beach Community Working Group
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2019 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

9/20/19 @ 5:15 p.m. - Florida Power & Light has advised the County that they will be installing four (4) concrete power poles in the Wilson Neck area on Monday, September 23rd, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Roads affected will be Haddock Road and Kirkland Road. There will be clear and visible detours established and flagmen in the area to assist with traffic.

This is being done as part of FPL's "Hardening Project" to increase reliability.

If you have any questions,please contact Steve Honeyager of Atlantic Traffic Solutions, LLC at (386) 624-3653 or via email at shoneyager@atlantictrafficsolutions.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office