County Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. Please have a safe holiday weekend.
-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
Emergency Repairs to Railroad Crossing on River Road Postponed Until Thursday, November 20th11/19/2014 Nassau County Public Works has received notification from CSX that the repairs to the River Road Railroad Crossing have been postponed to Thursday, November 20th, from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. The detour will remain the same and motorists will be re-directed to Bypass Road and Old Dixie Highway.
If you have any questions, please contact David Ambrose with CSX at (912) 282-0588. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office Emergency Repairs to Railroad Crossing on River Rd Scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th11/18/2014 Nassau County Public Works has just received notification that CSX will be conducting emergency repairs to the railroad crossing on River Road in Callahan tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19th, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The road will be closed to through traffic while the work is being done.
Motorists will be detoured to Bypass Road and Old Dixie Highway. Detour signs will be posted in the vicinity. If you have any questions, please contact David Ambrose with CSX at (912) 282-0588. -Sabrina Robertson Nassau County Manager's Office  At the Board Meeting on Monday, November 10th, Commissioner Barry Holloway was recognized for his exemplary service to the citizens of Nassau County as a member of the Board of County Commissioners from November 21, 2006 to November 17, 2014. Commissioner Holloway served with distinction and dedication as a member of the Board of County Commissioners and was appointed by his colleagues to serve as Vice Chairman in 2008 and from July 2012 through November 2013. On two different occasions, Commissioner Holloway was appointed to serve as Chairman to the Board of County Commissioners-from November 2008 through January 2010 and from January 2014 to present.
Commissioner Holloway obtained the Advanced County Commissioner certification through the Florida Association of Counties and he also served as the 2nd Vice President, the 1st Vice President and currently President Elect on the Florida Association of Counties Executive Committee. He was the County's representative as a board member on the Northeast Florida Regional Council since 2011 and served on the Planning and Growth Management Policy Committee and the Personnel, Budget and Finance Policy Committee for the Northeast Florida Regional Council. The Board of County Commissioners commends and thanks Barry Holloway on behalf of all the citizens of Nassau County for his dedication and service during his tenure as County Commissioner, District 4. -Megan Sawyer Office of Management & Budget Don't forget that the Florida Department of Transportation will host a Public Information Meeting on Thursday, November 13th to discuss the proposed improvements to SR200/A1A from I-95 to CR 107/O'Neil Scott Road. This will be a perfect opportunity for citizens to speak directly with FDOT regarding the future of SR200/A1A and to have all your questions answered.
The meeting will be held at the Florida State Community College in the "Red Bean" Center. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. for public review of documents related to the project. An official presentation by FDOT and an opportunity for public comment will commence at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact FDOT Project Manager, Will Lyons, at (904) 360-5574 or via e-mail at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Nassau County Manager's Office A swearing-in ceremony for District Two County Commissioner Steve Kelley is scheduled for today at 2:00 p.m. on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Fernandina Beach. Steve Kelley was recently re-elected for his second 4-year term which will begin November 18, 2014 and end on November 19, 2018.
Commissioner Elect for District Four is George Spicer. He will be sworn in for his first term at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18 at Hilliard Town Hall. His 4-year term will also be for November 18, 2014 through November 19, 2018. County Commissioner Representatives do not have term limits so both Commissioners Kelley and Spicer have the option of seeking re-election in 2018, if desired. Congratulations to Steve Kelley and George Spicer! We wish you both the best in your upcoming terms as County Commissioners. -Sabrina Robertson Nassau County Manager's Office It is the duty of the Board of County Commissioners to enact policies that protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Nassau County. This is achieved in many of the services the County provides including animal control, code enforcement, and fire inspections.
A new Fire Inspector, Jerry Marrison, was hired by the Board of County Commissioners in February 2014. Over the past several months, Mr. Marrison has worked hard to insure the duties of the Fire Inspector are being fulfilled. Part of his duties include public education opportunities and youth firesetter intervention. Mr. Marrison has become an active figure in the school system delivering safety messages to the students pertaining to fire prevention and fire safety, in addition to general safety messages related to safe driving and the importance of not drinking or texting while driving. To protect the health and safety of Nassau County’s residents, Mr. Marrison inspects fireworks displays and meets with personnel in advance to insure basic safe handling/loading procedures will be followed. Businesses handling flammable or hazardous materials are inspected to insure the materials are being stored and disposed of properly and in accordance with the Occupational Safety Hazards Act (OSHA). The Fire Inspector also conducts various fire prevention activities including but not limited to fire drills, evacuation plans, and creation of fire committees. The Fire Inspector is responsible for a number of activities mandated by Florida Law or Administrative Code. Chapter 633 of the Florida Statutes requires the Fire Inspector to conduct plan reviews during construction of new facilities, with the exception of detached one and two-family dwellings. It also requires the Fire Inspector to conduct periodic fire safety inspections on all existing commercial buildings and multi-family residential structures in the County. During inspection, the Fire Inspector will look to insure there are no electrical hazards such as exposed or bare wires or use of unauthorized extension cords and adaptors. He will inspect the facility’s fire system and fire extinguishers to insure they have been serviced. Fire sprinklers will be tested to insure they are working correctly. The Fire Inspector will also look for clearly identified emergency exits and insure that they are free of obstacles. Commercial fire inspections shall be conducted on a bi-annual basis, with the exception of those mandated to be done annually by Florida Statute. If any violations or discrepancies are found, business owners are given a time period to address any violations. The Office of Fire Prevention is aware that the requirements of the Florida Fire Prevention Code can be confusing, however they are here to help. If you ever have any questions regarding fire safety and/or inspections, please do not hesitate to contact the Fire Inspector’s Office at (904) 491-7525. -Sabrina Robertson Nassau County Manager’s Office |
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