Fernandina Beach public meetings in 2024

Notices of Gathering

This is a public notice that two or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a holiday brunch fundraiser for Senator Clay Yarborough. The notice clarifies this is not a city meeting under Sunshine Law and no official action will be taken. The gathering is a private event; public access may or may not be allowed.

• Holiday brunch fundraiser for Senator Clay Yarborough (Florida Senate District 4)
• Event at home of Buddy & Lorelei Jacobs, 1 Marsh Hawk, Amelia Island Plantation
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 19, 2024
• Notice that no official city business will be discussed

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that more than one Fernandina Beach city commissioner may attend a FIND Inland Navigation District board meeting. The gathering is not a city commission meeting under the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The public may attend, but the event has no formal decision-making agenda for the city.

• Notice of commissioner attendance at FIND board meeting on October 18, 2024
• Location: Hampton Inn & Suites, 19 South 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach
• Agenda available at www.AICW.org

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend a community outreach event on October 17, 2024. The gathering is not a public meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law, and no official city business will be conducted.

• Community outreach event on October 17, 2024, 5-7 PM at Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street
• RSVP required by October 15 to [email protected]; space limited
• Notice explicitly states no official action will be taken

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that multiple City Commissioners will be present at a Candidate Forum hosted by The Fernandina Observer. The document states that no official action will be taken on any items.

• Candidate Forum hosted by The Fernandina Observer on October 14, 2024

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that multiple city commissioners may attend the 2024 Public Official's Appreciation Reception on October 7, 2024. The gathering is not a formal meeting under the Sunshine Law, so no official action will be taken.

• Event: 2024 Public Official's Appreciation Reception, Oct 7, 5-7 PM at Rayonier Inc., 1 Rayonier Way, Yulee, FL
• This is a notice only; no public access is guaranteed and no official business will be conducted

Notices of Gathering

This is a public notice that one or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend an 'Investor Appreciation Mixer' on September 26, 2024. No official business or decisions will be made at this gathering; it is not a meeting subject to Florida's Sunshine Law. The notice serves only to inform the public of potential commissioner attendance.

Notices of Gathering

This is a notice that more than one Fernandina Beach city commissioner may attend a candidate forum and town hall hosted by Citizens of Fernandina Beach. The gathering is not an official city commission meeting, and no official action will be taken. It serves as a courtesy notice to the public.

• No official city business will be conducted at this event
• Commissioners may be present but cannot take any official action

Notices of Gathering

This is a public notice that multiple Fernandina Beach city commissioners may attend a meet-and-greet for city manager finalists on September 4, 2024, from 4–6 p.m. at the City Golf Club. No official commission action will be taken; it is not a formal meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law.

• City Manager finalist meet-and-greet: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 4–6 p.m. at City Golf Club, 2800 Bill Melton Road

Notices of Gathering

This is a public notice that multiple city commissioners may attend a Town Hall Meeting on August 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Chambers. This is not an official meeting covered by Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken. The gathering is hosted by PRAC and City Commissioners.

• Town Hall Meeting on Aug 29, 6:00 PM, City Hall Chambers, 204 Ash Street
• Hosted by PRAC and City Commissioners
• Not an official meeting under Sunshine Law (Section 286.011, Fla. Stats.)
• No official action will be taken
• Public may or may not have access depending on type and place of gathering

City of Fernandina Beach Safety Committee

The Employee Safety Committee will meet to discuss defensive driving training. HR Director Denise Matson will provide an overview of incident reports received over the past month.

• Discussion on Defensive Driving training
• Review of monthly incident reports by HR Director Denise Matson

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that one or more City Commissioners may attend candidate forums from August 27 to August 29, 2024. No official action will be taken on any items during these gatherings.

• Seat 3 Candidates forum: August 27, 8:30AM to 9:30AM
• Seat 2 Candidates forum: August 28, 8:30AM to 9:30AM
• Seat 1 Candidates forum: August 29, 8:30AM to 9:30AM
• Location: 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G

Notices of Gathering

This is a public notice that more than one city commissioner may attend the Bounce Back To School Event on July 20, 2024, at the Peck Center Gymnasium. The notice explicitly states this is not a meeting covered by the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken on any item that would come before the commission.

• Event: Bounce Back To School Event on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peck Center Gymnasium, 516 South 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL
• Contact for event details: Ms. Barbara Baptista at (904) 753-1258 or [email protected]
• This is a courtesy notice; no official business will be conducted

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice of a gathering of City Commissioners for a pinning ceremony. The document states that no official action will be taken on any items during this event.

• Fire Department Promotions Pinning Ceremony at Peck Auditorium (516 South 10th Street)

Notices of Gathering

More than one Fernandina Beach City Commissioner may attend the RYAM Community Advisory Council Meeting on June 4, 2024. This is a courtesy notice and not an official meeting of the City Commission or Board members. No official action will be taken during this gathering.

• RYAM Community Advisory Council Meeting attendance

Notices of Gathering

One or more Fernandina Beach City Commissioners may attend the “No Ethanol - Town Hall Meeting” at The Peck Center. No official action will be taken by any board or commission during this gathering.

• Potential attendance of City Commissioners at the 'No Ethanol - Town Hall Meeting'

Notices of Gathering

This is a notice that more than one City Commissioner may attend the FDOT Hybrid Meeting on May 28, 2024. This gathering is not an official meeting of the City Commission and no official action will be taken.

• Attendance of City Commissioners at FDOT’s Hybrid Meeting

Notices of Gathering

The City of Fernandina Beach and Northeast Florida Public Employees, Local 630, are meeting for union contract negotiations. The agenda includes a discussion regarding proposals from both the city and the union.

• Discussion of union and city proposals

Notices of Gathering

This notice is procedural boilerplate confirming that Fernandina Beach City Commissioners will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Nassau County Board of Health at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center on April 3, 2024. The gathering is not an official meeting under Florida law, so commissioners will take no action or vote on city business.

• • Procedural courtesy notice only; no official agenda items, votes, or public hearings scheduled

Notices of Gathering

This notice clarifies that the March 31 event is a social gathering rather than a formal City Commission meeting. Residents should note that Florida Sunshine Law does not apply and no official votes or public hearings will take place at East Nine Bar & Grill.

• Social gathering notice only; no official commission meeting or public action will occur.

Notices of Gathering

This agenda is a procedural courtesy notice confirming that two or more city commissioners will attend a performance of 'Invitation to a Play' on March 29, 2024. The document states this gathering does not qualify as an official meeting under Florida's Sunshine Law. Residents should note that no public business will be discussed and no official action will occur.

• Courtesy notice for a non-meeting gathering
• Event: 'Invitation to a Play' at Amelia Plantation Chapel on March 29, 2024

Notices of Gathering

This notice announces a training seminar on Sunshine Law and Ethics in Local Government. The event includes two sessions for elected officials, city staff, and board members. No official action will be taken during this gathering.

• Annual Sunshine Law & Ethics in Local Government Training Seminar

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that more than one City Commissioner may attend the “BOSTON’S FUNDS FOR LUNGS FUNDRAISER EVENT” on March 14, 2024. The notice clarifies that this is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken.

• Boston's Funds for Lungs Fundraiser Event at Fernandina Beach Golf Club House

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that two or more City Commissioners may attend the "Friends Night of Celebration" on March 7, 2024. No official action will be taken during this event, and it is not a meeting covered by the Sunshine Law.

• Friends Night of Celebration at Fernandina Beach Golf Club

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that more than one City Commissioner may attend an open house at the RYAM Fernandina Plant on March 6, 2024. The notice states this gathering is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken.

• RYAM Open House regarding Bioethanol Process at 10 Gum Street

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that more than one City Commissioner may attend an event for Honorary Mayor of the Day Mark Gallagher on February 27, 2024. The notice clarifies that this gathering is not a meeting covered by the Sunshine Law and no official action will be taken.

• Honorary Mayor of the Day Mark Gallagher event at 204 Ash Street

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that more than one City Commissioner may attend the ACN Arts Leader Forum on February 26, 2024. This event is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken.

• Attendance at ACN Arts Leader Forum

RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee

The RFP/RFQ Evaluation Committee is meeting to review qualifications submitted for RFP 24-02, which concerns updating the Historic Downtown Design Guidelines. The committee will determine next steps in the selection process. This is a working meeting focused on evaluating proposals, not a final decision-making session.

• Review qualifications for RFP 24-02 Historic Downtown Design Guidelines Update
• Determine next steps in the RFP process

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that more than one City Commissioner may be present at the Nassau Council on Aging Annual Meeting. No official city business or legislative action will be taken during this gathering.

• Nassau Council on Aging Annual Meeting on January 30, 2024

Notices of Gathering

This notice informs the public that two or more City Commissioners may be present at a workshop on January 29, 2024. No official action will be taken during this gathering.

• Vulnerability Assessment Workshop at Peck Auditorium

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that more than one City Commissioner may attend the Family Support Services Annual Report to the Community. This event is not a meeting of City Board members covered by the Sunshine Law, and no official action will be taken.

• Family Support Services Annual Report to the Community on January 25, 2024

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that multiple City Commissioners will be attending the Barnabas Annual Meeting. The document states this is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken on any items.

• Attendance at Barnabas Annual Meeting on January 25, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Notices of Gathering

The City of Fernandina Beach and the School Board are holding a joint meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific discussion topics or decisions.

Notices of Gathering

This is a notice of a gathering, not a formal meeting. No official action will be taken on any items.

• McArthur Family YMCA Gymnasium Dedication at 1915 Citrona Drive

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that multiple City Commissioners may attend a social event. No official action will be taken on any items during this gathering.

• Event: The Nassau Council on Aging Salute to Seniors 50th Anniversary Gala
• Date/Time: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
• Location: The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway
• Ticket costs: $250.00 per person or $2,500.00 per table of 10

Notices of Gathering

This is a notice of a gathering for City Commissioners. No official action will be taken on any items during this event.

• Fernandina Beach Fire Department Awards Banquet on January 13, 2024

Notices of Gathering

This is a courtesy notice that two or more City Commissioners may attend a public event. No official action will be taken on any items.

• Grand Opening of Simmons Park Nature Trail at 1650 Simmons Road

Notices of Gathering

City Commissioners may be present for a tour of the Fernandina Beach Library. This is a courtesy notice and not an official meeting; no official action will be taken.

• Library tour at 25 North 4th Street