12/31/18 @ 2:30 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners: Thursday, January 3, 2019

1) At 9:00 a.m. the Board of County Commissioners will discuss amendments to House Bill 1075, as it relates to the East Nassau Stewardship District, to be submitted to the Nassau Legislative Delegation for their meeting commencing on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

2) The Special Meeting will be continued to 6:30 p.m. (following the Legislative Delegation) to hear a presentation and recommendation related to the position of the County Manager.

A copy of the Board of County Commissioner's Special Meeting agenda can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/28/18 @ 3:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Public Library System recently recognized Mr. Fred Ash for his 13 years of volunteer service to the Fernandina Beach Branch Library.
Mr. Ash was recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to volunteering in the Cataloging Department – Processing Division.  He has processed thousands of materials that are then sent to all five library branches. In addition to processing, Mr. Ash was involved in the preparation of materials for the RFID program and other special projects. 

For those interested in volunteering at the library, training is held at each library branch. For more information call your local branch at 904-530-6500. 

-Janet Loveless
 Assistant Library Director

12/20/18 @ 2:20 p.m. - The Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on 12-14-2018 in the area of Sandcastle Villas is hereby rescinded following the satisfactory completion of Bacteriological analysis showing the water is now safe for consumption.
 
You may resume normal usage at this time.

If you have any questions, please contact NAU Customer Service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 

12/20/18 @ 8:45 a.m. - The next segment of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee's Housing Speaker Series titled "Myths & Truths About Repairing Your Credit" will take place on Wednesday, January 9th at 6:00 p.m. Information on your credit report has a direct affect on your ability to obtain housing. Meg McAlpine, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent for the Nassau County Extension Office, will be there to explain what factors drag your credit score down and what you can begin doing today to correct it.

WHAT: Myths & Truths About Repairing Your Credit
WHEN: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 AT 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Callahan County Building, 45401 Mickler St.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity at (904) 530-6300.

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Note: The County Extension Office is made up of agents, staff and volunteers that address real-life issues faced by Floridians of all ages. They can provide you with the latest information and advice on a variety of topics including obesity, chronic disease, food, finances, family stresses, housing, nutrition and more. Services are free to Nassau County residents. If you are interested in obtaining help in any of these areas, please call the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/19/18 @ 4:55 p.m. - A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Nassau Amelia Utility customers residing at 95088 to 95100 Sandpiper Condominiums until further notice.
 
Nassau Amelia Utilities has experienced a loss of pressure due to replacing a water meter. The boil water advisory will remain in effect until bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed to reflect a negative result for coliforms. 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.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this unfortunate incident. Should you have any questions, please contact customer service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/19/18 @ 4:30 p.m.

On December 6th, Youth Leadership Nassau celebrated regional recognition when it received the Northeast Florida Regional Council’s 2018 Excellence in Education award. Youth Leadership Nassau (YLN) was founded as a project of the Leadership Nassau program and is currently run by Nassau County 4-H. It is a collaboration of hard work by numerous local entities and individuals including the school board, local businesses, and many community organizations. The YLN Steering Committee would like to thank everyone who has assisted with the program as guest speakers, volunteers, hosts of educational tours, mentors, or in numerous other roles to help our youth succeed over the last 15 years. This award demonstrates recognition of a truly community-driven program!

YLN gives high school students from Nassau County the opportunity to meet fellow students, gain increased awareness of community needs, and develop leadership skills. Youth participate in monthly sessions on a variety of topics which include experiential learning, interactions with community leaders, and leadership development lessons. Session topics include Environmental Awareness, Government, and Entrepreneurship. Throughout the course of the program, youth create and implement group projects focused on solving a present-day issue affecting the community.

Since its establishment in 2007, over 250 youth have graduated from the YLN program.  Based on short-term evaluations, YLN develops leadership and other life skills (including communication and cooperation); promotes knowledge gain concerning local government, businesses, and community organizations; and provides networking opportunities for students. By supplementing traditional classroom education for these youth, YLN enhances their leadership qualities and prepares them to be future leaders in our community.

For more information about YLN or Nassau County 4-H, call 904-530-6353.

-Kristen Poppell
 4-H Extension Agent I
 Nassau County Extension Office

12/19/18 @ 10:45 a.m. - In July 2018, Nassau County Fire Rescue introduced their new quarterly newsletter, Tailboard, which highlights outstanding achievements, shares stories of rescue, and provides insight to lessons learned by the brave men and women who work tirelessly to protect Nassau County residents and their property.

Attached is Tailboard Issue 2: Year-End Edition.  This edition includes an interview with a local resident who agreed to tell his remarkable story about how Nassau County Fire Rescue saved his life.

We hope you all enjoy this special edition of Tailboard. If you have any questions, please contact Fire Rescue Headquarters at (904) 530-6600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/18/18 @ 4:50 p.m. - Please be advised that a Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Nassau Amelia Utility customers residing at Sandpiper Villas Units 95060 through 95082. The water has been turned off for a meter replacement and the advisory has been implemented while bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed showing the water is safe for consumption.

If you have any questions, please contact NAU Customer Service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/18/18 @ 4:20 p.m.

Beginning January 18th, adults who have a Nassau County Library card will be able to check out a ukulele kit from the Fernandina Beach Branch Library. The Fernandina Ukulele Network (FUN) will give a free concert at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library on January 17 at 6 pm to launch a unique partnership with the Library.  Four kits have been donated by FUN that include a ukulele, tuner, and information packet of instructions, Internet resources and music. The objective of the program is to make a musical instrument available to the public to inspire a love of music through this easily played instrument.

Library policies and circulation procedures will apply to the ukulele kits.  More details will be presented at the program or visit the library website. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in this program or activity should contact (904) 548-4660 or the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770(v) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance to request such accommodations.

Janet Loveless
Assistant Library Director

12/14/18 @ 5:00 p.m. - A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for Nassau Amelia Utility customers at Sandcastle Villas Buildings North and South. This is due to a customer's request to have the water shut off for a repair. The advisory will remain in effect until a bacteriological sample has been collected and analyzed to confirm the water is still safe for consumption.

If you have any questions, please contact the NAU Customer Service Department at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office