News
By Michael Hernandez, 12-9-24
YULEE, FLORIDA—The Nassau Board of Commissioners approved $8.63 million in expenditures at its Dec. 9 meeting.
Expenditure Approvals
Awarded an amount not to exceed $3 million for a three-year term to Giddens Security Corporation (Agenda C) for $1.2 million for Beach Park and Facility Security Services.
Approved an additional $273,000 (Agenda G) or a total agreement amount of $2.93 million for Phase 2 of the Amelia Island Parkway Trail.
Approved (Agenda E) an amount not to exceed $1.2 million with Tim-Prep, Inc. FY 2024-25 road-based materials.
Approved a contract (Agenda D) not to exceed $500,000 to Ferguson Enterprises LLC., for water, sewer and irrigation material.
(Note: All motions approved 5-0).
Other Board Actions
Reduced the Code Enforcement (Agenda N) which includes fine and from $32,600 to $26,000 on a property at 1230 N. Mulberry Landing Road in Hilliard for property owner Dena Holley. Motion approved 3-2.
Approved a Fernandina Beach Municipal Grant Funding Request (Agenda O) for the construction of new batting cages at Central Park.
Approved the purchase and sale agreement (Agenda P) for Chester Road and Pages Dairy Road intersection improvements.
Approve amended Board of County Commissioners operating policies and procedures (Agenda Q).
Nassau County October Newsletter
The October revenue from permit was $205,642 with 927 permits issued and 2,436 total inspections which includes 667 total active single-family residence permits with 55 reviews performed. The largest commercial project is Ashley Furniture Homestore at 29,569 square feet. Nassau County participates in efforts to reduce flood insurance premiums by 15 percent for residents, property owners, and businesses through the Community Rating System (CRS) Recertification. For more information call go to: [email protected] or call: (904) 530-6250.
Nassau County Looking For Cat And Dog Foster Care Homes During Next 3 Weeks
Jackie Osborne of the Nassau County Animal Shelter stated that work will be on the kennel floors during the next three weeks with foster homes needed for both cats and dogs. Currently, there are 41 cats and 68 dogs in the kennel with 41 cats also in foster care and 77 dogs in foster care. Some 10 cats and 20 dog were adopted last month.
Public Comments:
Irving G: “I want to thank the Board of County Commissioners for the water and sewer project at American Beach.”
Commissioner Comments
Chair John F. Martin: District 1 (Fernandina Beach): 904-570-2594:
“Kudos to Nassau County employees for making the Christmas Tree Lighting a successful event this year. Don’t forget the Santa Breakfast on Saturday at the fairgrounds from 9-11 a.m.”
A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann: District 2 (South Amelia Island): 904-319-0686:
“I want to thank Commissioners Gray, Martin, and Farmer for another four years of service. I thank you for your leadership.”
Jeff Gray: District 3 (Yulee): 904-570-1946/
“We had a Thanksgiving dinner with Art Nassau on November 26th. Don’t forget the Yulee Christmas parade this Saturday.”
Alyson R. McCullough: District 4 (Hillard: 904-319-0689):
Klynt A. Farmer: District 5 (Callahan): 904-570-1357
“The glass company in Jacksonville is closing its doors after 100 years and we will be losing 140 jobs…Help your neighbors. We still have 35-40 families in our Angel Tree project.”
Dec. 9 General Meeting Agenda: 3 pages
https://nassaucounty.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1577&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda
Dec. 9 Watch Video (1 Hour, 6 Minutes)
https://nassaufl.granicus.com/player/event/2712?viewid=2&redirect=true
A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann Selected As Chair; And Jeff Gray As Vice-Chair At Dec. 9 Reorganizational Meeting
“I’m excited to step into this leadership position and be involved in the wrap-up of Vision 2050, Nassau County’s long-term strategic plan,” said Huppmann to Citizens Journal Florida.
”It’s an honor to serve the citizens of Nassau County as Vice-Chairman again. I look forward to working with our commission to continue making Nassau County a great place to live, work and play”, commented Jeff Gray
Special Dec. 9 Reorganizational Meeting: Agenda (1 Page)
https://nassaucounty.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1651&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda
Dec. 9 Watch:
https://nassaufl.granicus.com/player/event/2711?viewid=2&redirect=true
Michael Hernandez, from California, is co-founder of the Citizens Journal—Ventura County’s online news service. He is a former Southern California daily newspaper journalist and religion and news editor. Mr. Hernandez can be contacted at [email protected] and is editor of the weekly “Stories Speak Volumes,” and “Revive America: Make America Great Again.”
