Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners 5:00 PM, August 11, 2025 James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place Yulee, FL 32097 OFFICIAL MINUTES Call to Order at 5:04 p.m. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PRESENT: Commissioner Alyson R.McCullough, Commissioner Jeff Gray, Commissioner Klynt A. Farmer, CommissionerJohn F. Martin, and Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Denise May, County Attorney, Abigail Jorandby, Deputy County Attorney, Taco Pope, County Manager, Marshall Eyerman, Assistant County Manager, Abigail Martini, and Melissa Lucey, Deputy Clerks Expansions/Deletions to the Agenda: None. Presentations: (Tab A) Approve a Proclamation of the Board of County Commissioners recognizing Danny White on his retirement from Nassau Amelia Utilities. Motion: Approve Tab A as presented and authorization for the Chairman to sign Proclamation 2025-021. Maker: Commissioner Gray Second: Commissioner McCullough Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. Consent Items - Consider the following: (Tab B) Authorization for the Chairman to sign Work Authorization No. 4 for Contract No. CM3597, TRP Construction Group, LLC., for final striping on Over-Lay Nassau Roads in the amount of $218,402.50; (Tab C) Authorization for the Chairman to sign the first amendment to Contract No. CM3802 for250811 RS1/8

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC., extending the contract term for an additional year, expiring June 7, 2026, in the amount of $500,000.00; (Tab E) Authorization for the Chairman to sign the first amendment for Contract No. CM3870 for WithersRavenel, Inc., for an additional year of services, expiring on September 30, 2026, in the amount of $36,500.00; (Tab F) Authorization for the Chairman to sign the first amendment for Contract No. CM3888 with STV, Inc., for access management median modifications on South 14th Street from Sadler Road to Lime Street in the amount of $360,585.28; (Tab G) Authorization for the Chairman to sign a Resolution designating County Manager as the administrative official responsible for signing plats, directing staff to process plats in accordance with Chapter 2025-164, and directing staff to initiate appropriate amendments to County code; (Tab H) Finance Package 2025-24 and associated Resolutions; (Tab I) Finance Package 2025-25; (Tab J) Final payment of retainage to Sauer Construction LLC., by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office for the completion of Phase 2 of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office Public Training Complex in the amount of $400,008.08; (Tab K) Opioid Settlement Task Force Advisory Committees' recommendation to allocate the County funding allocation of $49,021.94 to the Sheriff's Office and $65,800.00 [remaining $12,099.10 from Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and $53,700.90 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026] to the Fire Department, and $418,872.00 of regional funds to Starting Point, Coalition for Community Health, and Inspire to Rise. Direct staff to complete any required implementation plans and filings with the State; (Tab L) Authorization for the Chairman to sign the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant [EMPA], Contract No. CM3953, between Nassau County and the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management [FDEM], in the amount of $105,806.00, and authorization for the County Coordinator, as defined under the County's Grant Manual Policy, to sign all further documentation in relation to this grant; (Tab M) Florida Department of Management Services [DMS] 911 State Program Grant Award in the amount of $336,249.25 for the Sheriff's Office 911 Communications Center's Solacom hardware refresh, and corresponding Budget Resolution, and authorization for the County Coordinator, as defined under the County's Grant Manual Policy, to sign all further documentation in relation to this award, including the Grant Agreement upon receipt; (Tab N) Accept into the records by the Board the various warrants/wires and disbursements pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1); and (Tab O) Accept into the record by the Board the various warrants/wires and disbursements pursuant to Florida Statute 136.06(1). Note: Commissioner Martin requested to move Tab D to New Business. Motion: Approve Tabs B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O and authorization for the Chairman to sign Resolution 2025-138 for Tab G; Resolutions 2025-139 and 2025-140 for Tab H; and Resolution 2025- 141 for Tab M. ( See attachment A for Tab "H" and see attachment "B" for Tab I). Maker: Commissioner Farmer Second: Commissioner Gray Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. New Business: (Tab D) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the second amendment for Contract No. CM3815 for Jax Utilities Management, Inc., to increase the not to exceed (NTE) compensation amount for the goods and services to be provided250811 RS2/8

under the contract due to additional work required for the initial term of contract in the amount of $1,500,000.00. Discussion: Robert Companion, Deputy County Manager/County Engineer, came forward and reviewed the request. Motion: Approve Tab D as stated above. Maker: Commissioner Martin Second: Commissioner McCullough Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. (Tab P) Acknowledge the County’s acquisition of, and acceptance of maintenance for real property located at 43111 Freedom Drive, Callahan effective June 27, 2025, pursuant to Contract No. CM3771, as part of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan. Discussion: Mr. Companion reviewed the request. Motion: Approve (Tab P) Acknowledge the County's acquisition of, and acceptance of maintenance for real property located at 43111 Freedom Drive, Callahan effective June 27, 2025, pursuant to Contract No. CM3771, as part of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan. Maker: Commissioner Farmer Second: Commissioner McCullough Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. (Tab Q) Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract No. CM3949 for traffic control on private roads between the Villages of Woodbridge Master Association, Inc., Nassau County, Florida, and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Motion: Approve Tab Q as stated above. Maker: Commissioner McCullough Second: Commissioner Martin Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. Legislative Public Hearings: Ms. May read the Non-Quasi-Judicial hearing procedures applicable to Tabs R, S and T.250811 RS3/8

(Tab R) Consider and approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Amelia Island, repealing Section 5-6, prohibiting and regulating personal property unattended on beaches of the Code of Ordinances of Nassau County in its entirety and readopting the same at Chapter 23 1/2, amending Chapter 23 1/2, Recreation Areas, amending Article II, Beaches and Adding Section 23 1.2-25. prohibiting and regulating personal property unattended on beaches. Chair Huppmann opened the floor for public discussion. Staff Presentation: Ms. May presented a PowerPoint regarding Ordinances 2025-036 and 2025-037, as well as Resolution 2025-132. She explained that Ordinance 2025-036 aims to amend Chapter 5, Sections 5-6, which regulates personal property on beaches. The proposed changes involve repealing Sections 5-6 in their entirety to consolidate beach regulations into Chapter 23 1/2, Article 2. She then discussed the changes in Ordinance 2025-037, which includes several amendments to Chapter 23 1/2, Article 2, ensuring compliance with the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). Ms. May concluded her presentation with an explanation of Resolution 2025-132, which adopts the Nassau County Beaches Protected Species Management Plan. Public Comment: Mark Dawkins, Mark Johnson, Marsha Dean Phelts, Carolyn Jones, James Staton, Evelyn Jones, and Beverly Davis addressed the board to express several concerns, including inadequate research and unclear language in the presented documents. They voiced their opinions on the regulation of beach driving, primitive camping on the beaches, ambiguous phrases in Resolution 2025-132, designated beach driving hours, and rising crime rates in the area. Ms. Jorandby interjected, stating that since the matter before the board was legislative, public comments should be limited to those relevant to the application. Bridgette Sharpton, Michelle Murphy Clapp, Janyce Dawkins, and Michael Linynsky also spoke, emphasizing the need for clearer definitions in the documents and highlighting specific crimes that have occurred at Burney Park. Chair Huppmann closed the floor to public discussion. Motion: Approve based on the review of the applicable testimony and evidence provided, motion to approve Tab R as stated above and authorization for the Chairman to sign Ordinance 2025- 036. Maker: Commissioner Martin Second: Commissioner Farmer Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. (Tab S) Consider and approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 23 1/2, Recreation Areas, specifically amending Article II. Beaches, Division 1. Generally. Clarifying Legislative intent, providing further Definitions, revision Motorized Vehicle Hours, providing for enforcement, further defining beachfront parking areas and providing for a Protected Species Management Plan. Chair Huppmann opened the floor for public discussion.250811 RS4/8

Staff Presentation: Ms. May reminded the Board that she reviewed the request during her presentation for Tab R. She noted that only five counties on Florida's east coast allow beach driving. Public Comment: Christine Huben, Robin Allan, Stan Potter, Brad Hicks, and Eric Hatton expressed their concerns about littering on the beach after major holidays. They opposed proposed restrictions on horseback riding hours, limitations on beach driving, and the eastward encroachment of vegetation. Ms. May clarified the regulations regarding camping on the beach, noting that camping is not permitted on the beach itself; however, primitive camping is allowed in the parking area of Burney Park. She also provided further explanation regarding the reasoning behind the proposed restrictions on horseback riding. Chair Huppmann closed the floor to public discussion. Motion: Approve based on the review of the applicable testimony and evidence provided, motion is to approve Tab S as stated above and authorization for the Chairman to sign Ordinance 2025- 037. Maker: Commissioner McCullough Second: Commissioner Martin Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. (Tab T) Consider and approve a Resolution adopting the Nassau County Beaches Protected Species Management Plan. Chair Huppmann opened the floor for public discussion. Staff Presentation: Ms. May reviewed the request during her presentation for Tab R. She noted a scrivener's error in Exhibit A of Resolution 2025-132 and provided the correction for the Board's review. Chair Huppmann closed the floor to public discussion. Motion: Approve based on the review of the applicable testimony and evidence provided, motion is to approve Tab T as stated above and authorization for the Chairman to sign Resolution 2025- 132. Maker: Commissioner Martin Second: Commissioner Farmer Action: Approve Aye: Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. General Public Comment: Jacque Osborne reported on the number of adoptable animals currently available at Nassau County Animal Services (NCAS).250811 RS5/8

Councy. Manager's Business : Mr. Pope stated that during the meeting on June 18, 2025 , the Board instructed the drafting of a response letter to the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. This letter serves as a reply to the editorial published by the Fernandina Beach Newsleader on June 13, 2025. Motion: Maker: Second: Action: Aye: Approve for the authorization of the Chairman to sign a letter addressed to the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce in response to the editorial published by the Fernandina Beach Newsleader on June 13, 2025. Additionally, direct staff to send the response to the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Martin Commissioner McCullough Approve Commissioner McCullough, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Huppmann, Commissioner Farmer, and Commissioner Martin. Councy. Attorne)'.'s Business: None. CountY. Commission's Business: There were no action or requests made by the Commissioners. Adjournment at 6:50 p.m. ~ 25• A.M. "Hupp" Huppm , hairman Attest: 250811 RS 6/8

ATTACHMENT “A” Finance Package 2025-24 Resolutions: 1. Resolution 2025-139, regarding budget amendment in the General Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 for donations received in the Nassau County Library System, this revenue was not anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (FY24/25) budget year by the fund. 2. Resolution 2025-140, regarding budget amendment in the Municipal Service Fund in the amount of $5,103.00 for donations received for Nassau County Animal Services, this revenue was not anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (FY24/25) budget year by the fund. Budget Transfer(s): 1. Budget Transfer in the County Transportation Fund in the amount of $229,909.00 for additional budget need for the purchase of two Chipper Trucks.250811 RS7/8

ATTACHMENT “B” Finance Package 2025-25 Inventory/Deletion/Changes: Nassau Amelia Utilities (NAU), 5385, 42” Dia Table, 18” Cyl Base for Top, Serial No. N/A NAU, 0703, Concrete Saw, Serial No. 010541786 NAU, 09790, Dell Optiplex 5060, Serial No. J8KVHV2 NAU, 10364, Meraki M36-HW WIFI, Serial No. Q3AJ-ZRYM-X66G NAU, 07798, Laptop-Dell Latitude 3540, Serial No. 9LNXH22 NAU, 09353, Dell Optiplex 5050 SFF, Serial No. 3DWH0M2 NAU, 5383, 36x72 Desk, Bridge, Keyboard Platform, Serial No. N/A NAU, 5384, 24X72 Credenza & 5Tack On Storage, Serial No. N/A NAU, 07563, Plate Compactor, Serial No. E1W10151 NAU, 06485, Meter Reader (Hand Held) 4090C Autogun, Serial No. AR4090C143070A NAU, 06486, Meter Reader (Hand Held) 4090C Autogun, Serial No. AR4090C143069A NAU, 06797, Portable Turbidimeter, Serial No. 11090C012723 NAU, 07559, Makita 14” Power Cutter, Serial No. 2013463045 NAU, 10466, Dell Optiplex 5070SFF BTX, Serial No. 687XD53 NAU, 10467, Dell Optiplex 5070SFF BTX, Serial No. B77XD53 NAU, 10468, Dell Optiplex 5070SFF BTX, Serial No. D87XD53 NAU, 3952, Pipe & Cable Locator Pathfiner II, Serial No. 10000993- 12 NAU, 09554, Desk-L-Shaper W/Hutch Tuscany Brown, Serial No. N/A NAU, 5615, Water Meter Read Wand, Serial No. N/A NAU, 08918, Chop Saw-Stihl TS700 14” CUTQUIK, Serial No. 181048352 NAU, 07784, DR-900 Colorimeter, Serial No. 141890001048 NAU, 10152, Hach DR900 Colorimeter, 9385100 NAU, 5195, PlantPro 3” Diaphragm Pump, Serial No. N/A NAU, 5386, Benchtop Muffle Furnace Thermolyne, Serial No. FD1535M NAU, 3404, Turbidimeter W/SC100 Controller, Serial No. N/A NAU, 10018, Raco Vertatim Autodialer-8 Alarm Inputs, Serial No. V28554 NAU, 5442, CL17 Chlorine Process Analyzer, Serial No. N/A NAU, 09853, Bomag BT65 Packer/Tamper, Serial No. 101541371449 NAU, 06787, Server-Poweredge R510, Serial No. DY4N6S1 NAU, 07263, 20 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster, Serial No. 1006 0148838 NAU, 06330, Sigma SD900 Auto Water Sampler INF, Serial No. N/A250811 RS8/8