Nassau County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Nassau County board to decide on fire station expansion, land purchases, and more

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has a full slate of decisions ahead, including a $964,276 fire station expansion, a $379,000 property purchase, and several rezoning requests. As of this writing, minutes have not been published for the board's Aug. 10 and Aug. 19 meetings, so all items remain pending.

Board of County Commissioners (Aug. 10 agenda)

The board's Aug. 10 agenda included a contract with Optima Construction Management, LLC for the Fire Rescue Station 20 crew quarters expansion, at a cost of $964,276. It also included confirming acceptance of Liberty Cove Parkway and Liberty Crossing, along with $1,869,375 in mobility fee credits to Liberty Cove Nassau, LLC.

Two rezoning requests were on the agenda: a 1.01-acre parcel on US Hwy 17 from Industrial Warehouse to Commercial General (Liberty Bail Bonds, LLC), and a 2.41-acre parcel at US Hwy 17 and Harts Rd from Open Rural to Commercial General (Harts 49, LLC). The board also was set to approve $430,627 in opioid settlement funds to Starting Point, Coalition for Community Health, and Inspire to Rise.

Board of County Commissioners (Aug. 19 meeting)

The Aug. 19 agenda included the purchase of improved real property at 942611 Old Nassauville Road from Gannon and Sarahbeth Woods for $379,000. Also listed were a $174,338 contract with S2L, Inc. for landfill gas collection at West Nassau Landfill, and a library system upgrade contract with Innovative Interfaces for up to $255,882.80 over five years. The board also planned to apply for the 2026-2027 Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant, estimated at $167,000.

Other recent meetings

• **Development Review Committee (Aug. 11):** Discussed a proposed 1,656-square-foot addition to ALM Technologies' manufacturing facility and a Goodwin Road variance to replace a culvert with a 44-foot culvert and widen the driveway to 40 feet. No decisions were made.
• **Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (Aug. 11):** Held hearings on 10 cases, including alleged building code, health, and tree protection violations. One case involved DR Horton Inc. and a protected tree near Fernandina Beach.
• **Development Review Committee (Aug. 18):** Held a pre-application meeting on the platting process for Laurel Oak Estates Phase 2, a proposed 30-lot subdivision.
• **CLAM Committee (Aug. 20):** Considered recommendations to acquire three properties for viewshed projects, including the Lofton Creek and Piney Island areas. The committee also appointed a chair and vice-chair.
• **CLAM Management Plan Workshop (Aug. 20):** Reviewed a draft management plan for conservation lands. No vote was taken.

Coming up

• **Board of County Commissioners (Aug. 24):** The board will vote on purchasing 86079 Pages Dairy Road for $298,000 for the Yulee Sports Complex, a rezoning and land-use change for 8.52 acres on SR 200, a road overlay contract for $127,290.57, and a utility advisory services contract for $378,000.
• **CIP & Budget Workshop (Aug. 24, 3:00 p.m.):** The board will review the Capital Improvement Plan and tentative FY 2026-27 budget. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.
• **Development Review Committee (Aug. 25):** Will review a pre-application for a 5,000-square-foot orthodontic office and a 5,000-square-foot commercial building, and consider technical approval of site engineering plans for Greene Magnolia Estates and Charis Eating Disorder Expansion.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the county's website.

Nassau County board set to weigh FY 2026-2027 budget, land buys, and park payment

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners was scheduled Monday, July 27, to discuss the tentative FY 2026-2027 budget, set a date for the first public hearing, and act on several land acquisitions and a $1,067,618.68 payment for Westside Regional Park Phase 1. Minutes for that meeting and the other gatherings covered below have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Board of County Commissioners — July 27

The agenda listed a presentation and discussion of the FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget, plus proposed Land Development Code amendments to add Home-Based Businesses as a permissible use. Land-use items on the agenda included a rezoning and Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment of 16.5 acres on U.S. Highway 17 to Urban Corridor Zone (T-4.5). Proposed purchases were:

• 942611 Old Nassauville Road for $379,000
• Greenway Trail Extension parcel from Twenter for $210,000
• Greenway Trail Extension parcel from Lavender for $310,000
• Payment of $1,067,618.68 to McCall Construction Management, LLC for Westside Regional Park Phase 1

Development Review Committee — July 21 and July 28

On July 21, the committee was set to hold pre-application discussions for the HWY 17 Retail/Office Buildings, Bloom and Stone Landscape Supply, and a Small Business Park (two metal buildings totaling 30,000–40,000 sq ft). Staff recommendations for technical approval were listed for Tyson Forest Parks site engineering (SP26-011), Wildlight Del Webb Phase 3 re-plat (PL25-017), and Wildlight Del Webb Phase 1 re-plat (PL25-018). Pre-applications are discussion only; no final decisions are made at that stage.

On July 28, the agenda included a pre-application for Batting Cages and Retail/Office, plus staff recommendations for technical approval of Pigeon Creek site engineering (SP26-007) and the Headwater Amenity Center Modification site engineering (SP26-019).

Planning and Zoning Board — July 21

The board was scheduled to hold public hearings on several land-use changes:

• FLUM amendment for 3.99 acres at 451541 SR 200 from Agriculture to Commercial (CPA26-011, Ordinance 2026-052)
• Rezoning of 1.01 acres on US Hwy 17 from Industrial Warehouse to Commercial General for Liberty Bail Bonds (R26-009, Ordinance 2026-051)
• Rezoning of 2.41 acres at US Hwy 17 and Harts Rd from Open Rural to Commercial General (R26-010, Ordinance 2026-054)
• Conditional use permit for a Recreational Vehicle Park in Recreation and Open Space zoning, Blake Brhysen LLC (CU2025-021)
• FLUM amendment for 0.28 acres on Lewis Street from Commercial to High-Density Residential (CPA26-010, Ordinance 2026-049)

Amelia Island Tourist Development Council — July 22

The council was set to review Tourist Development Tax Revenue recommendations, including a proposed $19,000.00 sponsorship for Amelia Island Opera Inc.'s 2026/2027 season and marketing contract renewals for Starmark International, Inc.; Hayworth Creative, Inc.; My Agency Savannah, LLC; Ellen W. Jenkins d/b/a Ellen's Marketplace; Deremer Studios, LLC; and Florida's First Coast of Golf, Inc. The agenda also listed a review of fiscal updates and the FY26/27 budget.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee — July 23

The committee was scheduled to discuss a Manufactured Housing (Mobile Homes) LHAP Strategy, receive an update on the Multi-Family Strategy, view a SHIP Program video presentation, and review the AHAC schedule. No formal decisions were listed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4 — Development Review Committee:** Pre-application for Owl's Nest Subdivision (aka Laskey Lakes) and staff recommendation for technical approval of Oak Hill RV Park site engineering (SP26-004).
• **Aug. 4 — Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board:** Public hearings on a FLUM amendment and rezoning of 8.52 acres on the north side of S.R. 200 between Harry Green Rd. and Peeples Rd. to Urban Transitional Zone (T-3.5) (CPA26-007 / R26-007, Ordinances 2026-050 and 2026-053), and a conditional use permit for Church of God International Pentecostal Movement, Inc. in an Open Rural district (CU2026-002).

Note: All meetings above were listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published, so final actions and vote tallies are not yet available in the record.