Fernandina Beach public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee
The RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee is meeting to review qualifications submitted for RFP 24-01, which seeks bond and disclosure counsel services for the City of Fernandina Beach. The committee will determine next steps after the review. This is a procedural meeting focused on evaluating proposals.
- Review qualifications for RFP 24-01 Bond and Disclosure Counsel
- Determine next steps for the selection process
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice regarding a social gathering at Memorial United Methodist Church. The event is not an official meeting of City Board members and no official action will be taken.
- Christmas Day Brunch at 601 Centre Street
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice, not a formal meeting, that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Remembrance on December 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Historic Courthouse steps, 416 Centre Street. No official city action will be taken at this gathering, and it is not covered under the Sunshine Law.
- National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Remembrance event
- Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM
- Steps of the Historic Courthouse, 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a holiday brunch fundraiser on December 16, 2023. The notice clarifies that this is not a Sunshine Law meeting, and no official action will be taken. The agenda contains only this courtesy notice, with no business items.
- Holiday brunch fundraiser at home of Buddy & Lorelei Jacobs, 1 Marsh Hawk, Amelia Island, FL
- Event date: Saturday, December 16, 2023, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- RSVP contact: 904-261-3693 or [email protected]
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice regarding a gathering of City Commissioners at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. This event is not a meeting covered by the Sunshine Law and no official action will be taken.
- Annual Employee Service Award Breakfast at 2800 Bill Melton Road
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway Ceremony and Reception on November 14, 2023. No official action will be taken at this gathering.
- Ceremony at Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Avenue
- Reception at Fernandina Beach Women's Club, 201 Jean LaFitte Boulevard
- Inclement weather reception location: Joan Bean Auditorium, Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that Youth Advisory Committee members may gather for a movie competition filming event on November 8, 2023, at various downtown and beach locations. It is not a formal meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The public may or may not have access depending on the location.
- YAC Movie Competition Filming event
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 3:00pm
- Various locations: downtown, beach, Fernandina Beach, FL
- Contact City Clerk's Office at (904) 310-3115, 204 Ash Street
RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee
The RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee is meeting for the second time to review qualifications for RFP 23-06, an impact fee study. The committee will determine next steps after the review. This is a procedural meeting focused on evaluating consultant qualifications.
- Review qualifications for RFP 23-06 Impact Fee Study
- Determine next steps for the impact fee study procurement
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Walmart Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 27, 2023. It is not a meeting covered by the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural and informational.
- Walmart Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Walmart Store #977, 1385 Amelia Plaza, Fernandina Beach, FL
- Event on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM
- Contact City Clerk's Office at (904) 310-3115
RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee
The RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee is meeting to review qualifications submitted for RFP 23-06, an impact fee study. The committee will determine next steps in the selection process. The agenda is procedural, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.
- Review qualifications for RFP 23-06 impact fee study
- Determine next steps in the evaluation process
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Northeast FL Builders Association's 16th Annual Beast Feast on October 12, 2023. It is not a city board meeting covered by the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The agenda contains only this procedural notice.
- Northeast FL Builders Association 16th Annual Beast Feast
- Event at 6747 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL
- RSVP to Austin Nicklas at [email protected] or 904-725-4355
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a Fire Department Pinning Ceremony on October 6, 2023. It is not a formal meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural and informational.
- Fire Department Pinning Ceremony at The Peck Auditorium, 516 South 10th Street, on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM
- Notice clarifies gathering is not subject to Sunshine Law and no official action will occur
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce's Public Officials Appreciation Reception on October 2, 2023. It is not a formal city meeting under the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The notice is procedural and informational only.
- Event: Public Officials Appreciation Reception, Oct 2, 2023, 5:00 PM
- Location: The Lesesne House, 415 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL
- Contact: City Clerk's Office (904) 310-3115
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a restaurant rebranding celebration at the city golf club. It is not a formal meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The event is open to the public with ticket fees.
- Event: Restaurant Rebranding Celebration at City of Fernandina Beach Golf Club, 2800 Bill Melton Road
- Tickets: $5.00 at Pro Shop through 9/26, or $10.00 at the door
- Date and time: Thursday, September 28, 2023, 5:30 PM
- Contact: City Clerk's Office (904) 310-3115, 204 Ash Street
Notices of Gathering
The Fernandina Beach Commission is holding a workshop to discuss Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees (Impact Fees). Any increases to these fees will be adopted at Regular Commission Meetings on 8/15/23 and 9/19/23.
- Workshop on Water & Wastewater Capacity Fees (Impact Fees) on July 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm
- Potential increases to Capacity Fees to be adopted at Regular Commission Meetings on 8/15/23 and 9/19/23
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a community meeting hosted by the Ocean Highway and Port Authority on August 28, 2023. No official action will be taken at this gathering. The meeting is held at a vacant parcel at 501 N. 3rd Street.
- Ocean Highway and Port Authority Community Meeting
- August 28, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: 501 N. 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the AICVB Tourism Annual Marketing Meeting on August 25, 2023. It is not a City Commission meeting under the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural.
- AICVB Tourism Annual Marketing Meeting at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, August 25, 2023, 8:30 AM
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a public talk, 'How Historic Pavements Contribute to a Sense of Place,' on August 14, 2023. It is not a City Commission meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The notice is procedural and contains no decisions or discussion items.
- Event: 'How Historic Pavements Contribute to a Sense of Place'
- Date and time: August 14, 2023, 5:30 PM
- Location: Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Contact: City Clerk's Office (904) 310-3115, 204 Ash Street
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Fernandina Harbor Marina Shark Unveiling Ceremony on August 12, 2023. It is not a formal city commission meeting, and no official action will be taken. The notice is a courtesy to inform the public of a potential gathering of commissioners.
- Event: Fernandina Harbor Marina Shark Unveiling Ceremony
- Date and time: August 12, 2023, 6:00 PM
- Location: Fernandina Harbor Marina, 1 Front Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Contact: City Clerk's Office (904) 310-3115, 204 Ash Street
Notices of Gathering
The Fernandina Beach Commission will hold a workshop on July 5, 2023, to discuss Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees (Impact Fees). Any increases to these fees would be adopted at Regular Commission Meetings on August 15 and September 19, 2023.
- Workshop on Water & Wastewater Capacity Fees (Impact Fees)
- Potential fee increases to be adopted on 8/15/23 and 9/19/23
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a community celebration at the McArthur Family YMCA. It is not a formal meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official city business will be conducted. The notice is provided as a courtesy to inform the public of a potential gathering of commissioners.
- Community celebration at McArthur Family YMCA, 1915 Citrona Drive
- Reception at 5:30 PM, program at 6:00 PM on June 22, 2023
- Explicitly not a meeting under Sunshine Law (Section 286.011, Fla. Stats.)
- No official action will be taken on any item
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the 14th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2023. It is not a formal meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The notice is procedural and informational only.
- Event: 4 The Culture's 14th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
- Date and time: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
- Location: Charles Eugene Richo Field (Peck Center), 516 South 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL
- Contact: City Clerk's Office (904) 310-3115, 204 Ash Street
RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee
The RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee is meeting to review qualifications submitted for RFP 23-08, a pickleball programming contractor. The committee will determine next steps in the selection process. This is a procedural meeting focused on evaluating vendor qualifications.
- Review qualifications for RFP 23-08 Pickleball Programming Contractor
- Determine next steps in contractor selection
Notices of Gathering
The city's second evaluation committee meeting for RFP 23-04 will review qualifications from property and casualty insurance brokerage firms. The committee will determine next steps in the selection process. This is a procedural step in choosing a broker to manage the city's insurance needs.
- Review qualifications of property and casualty insurance brokerage firms
- Determine next steps in the RFP 23-04 selection process
- Meeting held in the City Attorney's Office Conference Room
Notices of Gathering
The City of Fernandina Beach's evaluation committee is meeting to review qualifications submitted in response to RFP 23-03 for employee benefits consulting and brokerage services. The committee will determine next steps in the selection process. This is a routine procurement meeting, not a public hearing on policy.
- Review qualifications for RFP 23-03 employee benefits consulting and brokerage services
- Determine next steps in the RFP evaluation process
Notices of Gathering
The City of Fernandina Beach Evaluation Committee is meeting to review qualifications submitted in response to RFP 23-01 for professional services for permitting licensing software solutions. The committee will determine next steps in the selection process. This is a working meeting, not a public hearing.
- Review qualifications for RFP 23-01 (permitting licensing software)
- Determine next steps in the procurement process
Notices of Gathering
The City of Fernandina Beach will hold a union contract negotiation session with Northeast Florida Public Employees, Local 630, LIUNA on March 27, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. The agenda includes discussion of wage proposals and scheduling future negotiation dates. The public is invited to attend and be heard.
- Union contract negotiations with Local 630, LIUNA
- Discussion of wage proposals
- Scheduling future negotiation dates
- Meeting at City Hall Conference Room, 204 Ash Street
Notices of Gathering
This is a courtesy notice, not a formal meeting. It advises the public that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation's 16th Annual Gala on February 18, 2023. No official city business will be conducted, and the gathering is not subject to the Sunshine Law.
- Event: Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation's 16th Annual Gala
- Date/time: Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM
- Location: Ritz Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034
- Explicitly not a Sunshine Law meeting; no official action will be taken
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Nassau County Council on Aging 2023 Annual Meeting on January 31, 2023. The notice clarifies this is not a Sunshine Law meeting, and no official city action will be taken. It is a courtesy notice only, with no decisions or discussions on city business.
- Nassau County Council on Aging 2023 Annual Meeting
- Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center, 1901 Island Walkway
- RSVP required by January 25, 2023
- Refreshments will be served
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Barnabus Annual Meeting on January 26, 2023. The notice explicitly states this is not a Sunshine Law meeting, and no official action will be taken. The agenda contains only this procedural notice.
- Barnabus Annual Meeting on January 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM
- Location: Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 South 3rd Street
- RSVP required by January 20, 2023
- Zoom link provided to those who RSVP
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the Citizens Academy on January 24 and 31, 2023. It is not a formal meeting under the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The notice is procedural and informational only.
- Citizens Academy on January 24 and 31, 2023, 6:00 PM at 1901 Island Walkway
- Notice clarifies no official action will be taken at the gathering
Notices of Gathering
This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend an Ocean Highway and Port Authority Master Plan Workshop. It is not a City Commission meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural.
- Ocean Highway and Port Authority Master Plan Workshop
- Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 5:00 PM
- Police Department Training Room, 1525 Lime Street, Fernandina Beach, FL