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- Tab A — Proclamation: Designate May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Motion to approve carried 5-0 (mover/second not specified in record; commissioning and attestation by chair and county attorney were recorded).

- Tab E — Contract CM3913: Approve and authorize the chair to sign contract CM3913 with Inspire Placemaking Collective Incorporated for professional services for evaluation, EAR amendments and comprehensive-plan updates in the amount of $1,198,128. Motion by Commissioner Martin; second by Commissioner Farmer. Result: approved 5-0.

- Tab N — Traffic control jurisdiction agreement (River Glen Community Development District): Approve and authorize the chair to execute the traffic control jurisdiction agreement among the board, the sheriff and River Glen CDD. Motion by Commissioner Farmer; second by Commissioner Martin. Result: approved 5-0.

- Tab O — Traffic control jurisdiction agreement (3 Rivers Community Development District): Approve and authorize the chair to execute the traffic control jurisdiction agreement among the board, the sheriff and 3 Rivers CDD. Motion by Commissioner Farmer; second by Commissioner Gray. Result: approved 5-0.

- Tab P — Resolution setting compensation for Planning and Zoning Board members: Approve a resolution amending the board's policy to set the maximum monthly compensation for planning and zoning board members at not more than $300 per month for extra meetings/workshops. Motion by Commissioner Martin; second by Commissioner Farmer. Result: approved 5-0.

- Tab Q — SHIP-funded demolition/rehabilitation project (67286 Jacob Road, Yulee): Approve increased funding allocation for ITB NC-205-007-ITB to permit acceptance of the lowest responsive bid. Staff said the lowest bid exceeded the prior cap of $200,000 and requested an increase to allow the project to proceed; funds are available in SHIP. Motion by Commissioner Gray; second by Commissioner McCullough. Result: approved 5-0. Staff provided a final request figure in the meeting backup (transcript references approximately $214,001, noting the agenda title was truncated).

- Tab R — LignoTech economic grant reimbursements (contract CM2327-A2): Approve grant reimbursements under the LignoTech economic development grant agreement for the sixth-year reimbursement period; staff said the current reimbursement level is 50% and the amount for this year is in the low $200,000s (staff described the amount as approximately $206,000). Motion by Commissioner Martin; second by Commissioner Farmer. Result: approved 5-0.

- Tab S — Financial policy updates: Approve an update to the Board of County Commissioners' financial policies including capital-expenditure flexibility, grants manual alignment, travel reimbursement changes to federal GSA rates and a new procurement/credit card policy. Motion by Commissioner Farmer; second by Commissioner McCullough. Result: approved 5-0.

Record notes: Several agenda items included clarifying statements in staff presentations (for example, that some agenda amounts were truncated in the posted title). Where exact figures were unclear in the transcript, staff directed the board to the agenda backup and supporting documents for final budget amounts and contract details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nassau County - Nassau County Board of County Commissioners - May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions approved by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners at the May 20 meeting, including proclamations, contracts, jurisdiction agreements, policy changes and grant/reimbursement approvals.","taxTitle","Nassau County, Florida","taxId",72832,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6541450,"County attorney outlines FAA limits on powered paragliders as residents raise safety and wildlife concerns",1653,2205000,3858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426497-41dce71912b7b2b547354de6c5a3b9b8&start=2205&end=3858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426497-41dce71912b7b2b547354de6c5a3b9b8/thumbnail_2205000.jpg","/articles/6541450/Nassau-County/Florida/County-attorney-outlines-FAA-limits-on-powered-paragliders-as-residents-raise-safety-and-wildlife-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541450-d8e31d799be1a685809fed4334a86b87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770957110&Signature=YHkF3ZBbEgGvLIMPTWVa3uYJ8ItWEsFc6cjTvoQhCMrQgVSniRl0vuxEmY8fXhn-kSpHVBKAm6yYKDc-3Vkr7yIwoBK1kQ74IrrWmD5yYXvl8u-YYFDr6BMs-kUmKlckHquyRw~OvZJtRdgIG13wA5LCVCXfspJGqcW0DVrAoVLz56qAWTmGABTfjMO8FsZRTTogFZRBU3SLtlYKieHXThwLYRx1kMEuasTEoeOnxCH8x-8Jug6UszwRtq1UZuvq78Tga-tIcbId9Zjd9A7AeF-Hc9n9YMoDiiaGsMQARRYt0Pn0gknHXpJhXFw-nCcYetuNlPxKSCCNCOxEDNFMkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant County Attorney Beth Moore told the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on May 20 that federal aviation rules limit local enforcement of powered-paraglider (paramotor) operations and described several local approaches other Florida jurisdictions have used to limit takeoffs and landings from public property.

Moore said powered paragliders, often called PPGs, generally fall under the Federal Aviation Administration's Part 103 definition of ultralight vehicles when they meet criteria such as single-occupant operation, a powered weight below 264 pounds and a fuel capacity not exceeding five gallons. Part 103 does not require operator licensing, aircraft registration or airworthiness certificates, she said, and the FAA generally enforces those federal rules, not local law enforcement.

Moore summarized typical characteristics and impacts of PPGs: purchase and training costs ranging about $8,000 to $15,000; takeoff runs of roughly 10 to 50 feet for foot-launched models; typical flight altitudes often between about 100 and 2,000 feet; speeds commonly near 30 mph; and fuel-limited endurance usually up to about three hours on a five-gallon tank. She said noise comparisons in available materials were largely anecdotal and often likened a PPG at low altitude to a lawnmower, with actual levels depending on throttle setting and proximity.

Moore also described how other local governments have approached the issue. Some jurisdictions have restricted takeoff and landing from county parks, beaches and boat ramps; others have negotiated voluntary operating agreements with pilot groups (Neptune Beach). Redington Shores in 2023 adopted a broader ban on takeoffs and landings in town limits and a minimum flight altitude, though Moore said local officials there acknowledged enforcement would be challenging and that FAA rules may limit some local restrictions.

During public comment resident Susan Procco said powered-paraglider flights have become \"extremely frequent\" at the county beach, with multiple aircraft operating simultaneously. Procco said pilots perform high-altitude acrobatics, cut engines and descend near people on the sand, then restart power at the last moment; she said the noise is louder than a lawnmower and that flights raise safety concerns for beachgoers, dogs and seasonal wildlife including nesting sea turtles and hatchlings.

Commissioner Martin said he had received videos and urged caution: he requested one-on-one briefings with the county attorney before the board considers any formal restrictions. Other commissioners noted enforcement challenges and suggested staff continue to gather information, including possible equipment or muffler options that operators might adopt to lower noise. No ordinance or formal regulatory action was advanced at the meeting; the board asked staff to continue research and hold private briefings with commissioners before returning to the full board for direction.

No injuries or pedestrian-incident data were provided at the meeting; Moore said she did not find published statistics on beachgoer injuries related to PPGs and offered to research that further if the board desired.","Assistant County Attorney Beth Moore briefed commissioners on federal rules governing powered paragliders at the May 20 meeting; residents described frequent flights, loud noise, risky maneuvers, and potential impacts on sea turtles and beachgoers. Commissioners requested one-on-one briefings before deciding on next steps.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6541453,"Nassau County approves $1.2 million contract to update comprehensive plan after state planning-horizon change",511,828000,1339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426497-41dce71912b7b2b547354de6c5a3b9b8&start=828&end=1339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426497-41dce71912b7b2b547354de6c5a3b9b8/thumbnail_828000.jpg","/articles/6541453/Nassau-County/Florida/Nassau-County-approves-12-million-contract-to-update-comprehensive-plan-after-state-planning-horizon-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541453-0bc25acb3b4742b3cfb8808e25448409/orig.mp4?Expires=1770957110&Signature=ahyultPiS4gWSgjM37R-7acIG4iF~Vniy0-xhtp1Dr3VYzZ1Csbq4pjfgyPYMLu-RbNzjxMFufbWDR7gweAkE9u1Ev0zCgeikpzwk2bEsM~qx~qzXd7bE~022OI-Yd4b9xfhfri79m6ZUoSdZNxcR5tbaqoRjFL7Cpo2vzz7KeOO9ZSw3ppelTm83kFXCyLeLlwrsuOutyRi9DbHr1aP46I3~zDg0GFNN1SSVIJJuSuSajwVgI2yYmAiRINxRBYqCzOon5wZPJkkTJJI0kdDjgABuWhyuuaiIGwauNDtkwF51PfttgdkTVal9D5qvmVRa-d8J-B2-ZVb8SKJ8OZDug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nassau County commissioners on Wednesday approved a $1,198,128 contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective Inc. to complete evaluation and comprehensive-plan updates after a state rule change forced the county to accelerate its planning schedule.

County Manager Bogart told the board the State of Florida updated statute requirements in 2023 to require a minimum 10-year planning horizon for local comprehensive plans, and that change left Nassau with a statutory deadline to have a compliant plan by Oct. 1. He said the board directed staff in 2022 to update the county's plan toward a 2050 horizon and that the new state requirement created a two-step approach: an interim update to meet the October deadline, and a separate, 24-month comprehensive rewrite.

The contract approved by the board covers the work needed to achieve the interim compliance and to continue the full rewrite. Assistant County Manager Ironman told commissioners the county's 2022 budget already included funding for a comprehensive update but that the state's new requirements would add roughly $450,000 to the overall price. He said staff expects to offset additional costs with savings from the visioning exercise and grant transfers already identified.

Bogart told the board the county selected Inspire Placemaking because of the firm's recent work in Florida counties facing similar mandates, and he listed Flagler, St. Johns, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Sumter, Hillsborough, Indian River, Okaloosa and Osceola as examples of clients the firm recently assisted on comparable work. He described the state's change as an \"unfunded mandate\" that required the county to pivot mid-process.

Commissioner Martin moved to approve the contract; Commissioner Farmer seconded. The motion passed 5-0.

The contract is identified on the agenda as CM3913 and is described in the agenda background as covering evaluation, EAR amendments and comprehensive-plan updates. County staff said the interim update will bring the plan into compliance by Oct. 1 and the comprehensive rewrite will continue on a separate 24-month schedule.

County staff directed commissioners to the agenda backup for additional technical detail and the background analysis. The board did not take other policy action at the meeting beyond approving the contract and the associated authorization for the chair to sign the agreement.

Pending steps described by staff include the immediate start of the interim update work and continuing coordination with state reviewers; no additional county-level authorizations were requested at the meeting.","The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on May 20 authorized contract CM3913 with Inspire Placemaking Collective Inc. for $1,198,128 to produce interim and full comprehensive-plan updates after a state change requiring a minimum 10-year planning horizon.","actionData","errors"]

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