Press Release
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
05-31-24
Attached is the April 2024 edition of the Board of County Commissioner’s 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!
Library Summer Reading Program
The Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 3rd and runs through August 9th. There are programs for kids, teens and young adults!
Whether you’re a bookworm or just getting started, there’s something for everyone in this year’s program.
Get ready for:
- Exciting reading challenges for all ages (including
- adults!)
- Fun prizes and rewards to keep you motivated
- Awesome events and activities at the library all summer long
Join us and:
- Spark your child’s imagination with captivating stories
- Rediscover the joy of reading for yourself.
- Make memories that will last a lifetime!
Please help us spread the word. This is the perfect way to keep everyone entertained and engaged all summer long.
Sign up today at www.nassaureads.com.
Changes to Meeting Schedule & Procedures
During the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to amend evening meeting times and to make changes to the general rules for public comment and decorum. At the May 15, 2024 meeting, the Board subsequently approved Resolution No. 2024-092 amending the schedule of regular evening meetings, changing the order of business on the agenda, and revising the Rules of Decorum.
Beginning on June 3, 2024, the Board of County Commissioner meetings on the second and fourth Mondays will now start at 5:00 p.m., adjusted from the previous time of 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Order of Business was modified to move general non-agenda public comment to the end of the meeting. As a reminder, comments can only be for items under the authority of the Board of County Commissioners and the time limit is three minutes.
The Rules of Decorum were updated to clarify guidelines for addressing the Board, including that all public participants wishing to address the Board shall complete a speaker card and present the card to the Deputy Clerk prior to the agenda item on which they wish to speak. The revisions also include new language/rules the speaker must follow when addressing the Board including a requirement that comments be directed to the Board as a whole (not individual Commissioners or staff) and that speakers not use abusive or obscene language when addressing the Board.
A copy of the revised Resolution can be found at https://nassaufl.co/BOCCMeetingResolution. If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010.
Hurricane Season Starts June 1st
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June 1st marks the beginning of Hurricane Season. At this time, Nassau County would like to remind everyone to begin preparing. Nassau County Emergency Management’s website has a plethora of information to assist you including information on evacuation zones, emergency shelters, hurricane preparedness guides, development of communications plans, and preparing a basic disaster supply kit.
If you have not done so, please sign up with AlertNassau to stay informed about local alerts. You can determine which type of notices you wish to receive (inclement weather, hurricane warnings, tornados warnings, etc.) and you can also set quiet times should you choose.
If you have any questions, reach out to Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900.
Turtle Talk Tuesday
This week on Turtle Talk Tuesday, we reminded everyone to Keep It Flat.
We all love to dig holes at the beach, however did you know that holes can be a danger to both people and sea turtles? People who are walking or running on the beach may not notice the hole and could be injured from falling in. Large holes also create dangerous obstacles that beach rovers and lifeguards must navigate around. Not only does it slow response time, it creates a hazard for their vehicles as well. For sea turtles, these large holes can cause death as nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings can get stuck with no way out. Turtles stuck after sunrise are very likely to die.
This photo was provided to us from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch showing an example of one of the very large holes they have encountered on our beaches. Enjoy your time at the beach but when you’re done, please be sure to fill in your holes before you go.
Bicentennial & Nassau Vision 2050 Activities
Throughout the year, Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres, located in Hilliard, provides family-friendly and agritourism opportunities to the community by allowing the public to visit the farm for photo ops and good, wholesome fun. They host field trips and parties and provide the annual sunflower patch and the pumpkin patch and corn maze. Each year, Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres creates a new design of the corn maze which is unveiled before opening day. We are excited to announce that as part of our year-long Bicentennial, Nassau County has partnered with Conners A-Maize-ing Acres for a special Bicentennial-themed corn maze design.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we highlight this tedious process and provide sneak peaks of the mystery design. An announcement will be made this summer about a joint unveiling event between Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres and the Board of County Commissioners. You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime (more like 200 years!) design unveiling or the loads of fun waiting for you at Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres.
Community Building Blocks Survey
The County launched Nassau Florida Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community.
The project kicked off with extensive community engagement and a review of the County’s plans, studies, and existing conditions. Based on this input, draft “Community Building Blocks” have been developed, outlining core values that will guide recommendations and strategies for the Vision plan. Residents, business owners, and other community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Building Blocks through a new survey. The survey asks respondents to:
● Identify which values resonate with them.
● Describe their ideas for what these values could look like in practice.
Once participants take the quick 5-question survey, they will be entered in a raffle to win a local prize or experience in the County.
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nassaubuildingblocks.
To learn more about the project, Nassau County Bicentennial events, and ways to get involved, please visit www.nassaufl2050.com.
Public Meetings
Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information.
Meeting agendas can be located here.
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