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| James Johns District 1 Board of County Commissioners P: 904.209.0301 C: 904.615.7437 bcc1jjohns@sjcfl.us ____________________ |
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Upcoming
Meetings
JULY
7/6 - Planning and Zoning Agency
7/10 - Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board
7/17 - Tourist Development Council
7/18 - Board of County Commissioners
7/20 - Planning and Zoning Agency
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AUGUST
8/1 - Board of County Commissioners
8/3 - Planning and Zoning Agency
8/7 - Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board
8/15 - Board of County Commissioners
8/17 - Planning and Zoning Agency
8/21 - Tourist Development Council
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SEPTEMBER
9/5 - Board of County Commissioners
9/7 - Planning and Zoning Agency
9/11 - Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board
9/18 - Tourist Development Council
9/19 - Board of County Commissioners
9/21 - Planning and Zoning Agency
All meeting dates are subject to change. Please visit
www.sjcfl.us
for current meeting information.
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Upcoming
Shows
For upcoming St. Augustine Amphitheatre or Ponte Vedra Concert Hall events please call 904.209.0367 or visit the events
website.
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Thank you for registering for the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners District 1 newsletter. Inside you will find an update regarding projects and events in District 1 and timely information about St. Johns County programs, services, and initiatives.
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St. Johns County District 1 Update
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I want to recognize and thank many of the outstanding people and organizations who make St. Johns County so attractive to residents and vacationers throughout the year.
- Linda Stoughton, St. Johns County Emergency Management Director, received the Governor's Award and was named the 2017 Emergency Manager of the Year. She does not like public recognition; however, she and her small department are responsible for the coordination of so many organizations which helped us prepare for, survive, and recover from Hurricane Matthew.
- The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County received the 2017 Governor's Sterling Sustained Performance Excellence Award. This organization helps us maintain healthy private utility systems and improve waterways and estuaries.
- The St. Johns County Main Library received the "Libraries Mean Business" Award. The libraries provide educational resources and social interaction opportunities throughout St. Johns County.
- The St. Augustine Amphitheatre received the Florida Library Association Media/Business Partner Award. The Amphitheatre provides high-quality entertainment within walking distance and a short drive for our community.
- I also want to thank our Office of Management and Budget for providing a truly balanced budget for consideration by the five County Commissioners. We will be reviewing the revenues and expenses to meet the needs and expectations of our residents, businesses, and property owners during the next several weeks. Let us know what's important to you so we can make informed decisions.
While these exceptional contributions are worthy of recognition, they are only a fraction of the incredibly dedicated, quality people who meet our daily needs in our thriving community.
I mostly want to thank you for your phone calls, emails, and meetings to let me know what makes St. Johns County so special to you. It is the best way I know how to represent you. Thank you for allowing me to serve you and your community. I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
James K. Johns, Chair
District 1
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
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St. Johns County Prepares for 2017 Hurricane Season
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 To prepare for the 2017 Hurricane Season, St. Johns County recently hosted an annual hurricane exercise at the Emergency Operations Center. County staff and partner agencies participated in an immersive hurricane simulation to better prepare for actual emergencies within our area. Special thanks to the City of St. Augustine, the Town of Hastings, St. Johns County Fire Rescue, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Health, and all other participating agencies for their help in making this event a success.
Residents are encouraged to visit www.sjcemergencymanagement.org to find more information on hurricane and disaster preparedness, including evacuation zones, shelters, and signing up for Code Red. For additional information, please call St. Johns County Emergency Management at 904.824.5550.
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St. Johns County Emergency Management Director Receives Governor's Award
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 St. Johns County Emergency Management Director Linda Stoughton received the "Governor's Award" at the Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference on May 18, 2017 in Palm Beach. Ms. Stoughton was recognized for her dedicated service to Emergency Management and capable response prior to, during, and after Hurricane Matthew. She was also named "2017 Emergency Manager of the Year" by the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association in February. The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners would like to congratulate Ms. Stoughton for her achievements, and thank her and the Emergency Management Division for their hard work and dedication to the residents of St. Johns County.
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Volunteer Opportunities with St. Johns County Boards and Committees
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The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners provides residents who have an interest in participating in their local government with a variety of board and commission opportunities. Depending on the board or commission, the volunteer positions consider and make recommendations regarding a myriad of topics including planning and zoning issues, development projects, the library, parks and recreation facilities and programs, and arts, culture, and tourism matters. Please visit the Boards and Commission Webpage to view an updated list of board and commission vacancies and download an application, or contact the Board of County Commissioners office at
904.209.0300 or mlundquist@sjcfl.us for more information.
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Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County Receives 2017 Governor's Sterling Sustained Performance Excellence Award
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 The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners would like to congratulate the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (DOH-St. Johns) for receiving the prestigious Governor's Sterling Sustained Excellence Award. The Governor's Sterling Award is the highest award a private or public organization can receive for performance excellence in Florida. The Department is a two-time recipient of the Governor's Sterling Award (2009, 2015), and a two-time recipient of the Governor's Sterling Sustained Excellence Award (2011, 2017). For more information about the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County, please visit http://stjohns.floridahealth.gov.
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St. Johns County Main Library and St. Augustine Amphitheatre Recognized at Florida Library Association Award Ceremony
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The St. Johns County Main Library and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre recently received awards at the Florida Library Association Annual Conference, an event that recognizes contributions to libraries, library service, and the quality of life of Florida residents. The St. Johns County Main Library received the "Libraries Mean Business" Award for services and support to citizens and businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew, and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre received the FLA Media/Business Partner Award for their continued support and partnership with the Library System. For more information on St. Johns County's libraries and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, please visit www.sjcfl.us.
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St. Johns County Offers Free Shuttle Service during Independence Day and Labor Day Holiday Weekends
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St. Johns County is offering a free shuttle service to Mickler's Beachfront Park and the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following weekends this summer:
Independence Day: July 1 - 4
Labor Day: September 2 - 4
The Mickler's Beachfront Park shuttle will transport beach visitors between Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, and Mickler's Beachfront Park, which provides direct access to the beach. The Pier shuttle will transport beach visitors between St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South, and the Pier parking lot, which provides direct access to Pier amenities and the beach. The shuttles will run every 20 minutes with the final shuttles departing at 4 p.m.
Service updates will be provided via the St. Johns County Beaches mobile app (available for Apple and Android devices), Twitter feed, and Facebook page. St. Johns County and the Tourist Development Council provide the Reach the Beach shuttles to give St. Johns County residents and visitors a more safe and convenient beach experience. For additional information, please visit www.sjcfl.us/Beaches or call 904.209.0331.
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St. Johns County Launches "Reach the Beach" Mobile App
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 St. Johns County recently launched a "Reach the Beach" mobile app, which provides convenient information to help residents and visitors spend less time in the car and more time on the beach. The app provides quick access to current beach driving conditions, beach access locations, available amenities and facilities, lifeguard information, and emergency contacts. Apple and Android users can download the app for free by searching "St. Johns County Beaches" in the App Store or Google Play. For more information on the "Reach the Beach" mobile app, please visit www.sjcfl.us/Beaches or call 904.209.0331.
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Limited Access to Butler Boat Ramp due to Improvement Project
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Butler Boat Ramp will have limited access from June 21 through October 8, 2017 due to a dredging project that will improve navigability to the ramp for public use. Heavy equipment and construction crews will be on site, partially blocking access to a portion of the parking lot throughout the duration of the project. Patrons of Butler Boat Ramp are urged to exercise caution in the parking lot, on the boat ramp, and in the water near the ramp. St. Johns County would like to thank residents and visitors for their patience as staff works to improve this public facility. For more information, please call 904.209.0193.
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St. Johns County Hosts Summer Fish Camp
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 St. Johns County is partnering with the Florida Wildlife Commission to host a freshwater fish camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 24 through 28 at Trout Creek Park, 6795 Collier Road. Campers will learn safe boat-handling skills, types of freshwater fish and their habitats, the proper tackle to use in freshwater, and how to safely clean fish. The program is limited to 20 campers and registration is first-come, first-serve. Registration is $170 and includes a rod and reel, tackle box, and tackle. For more information, please call 904.209.0348 or email
ahalusky@sjcfl.us.
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St. Johns County Bookmobile Adds New Summer Stops
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The St. Johns County Bookmobile is making additional stops this summer to provide adults and youth more opportunities to get a library card and check out books, movies, audiobooks, and other media. The bookmobile will make scheduled stops at the following locations:
Publix at Nocatee Town Center, 120 Marketside Ave, Ponte Vedra
Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. / Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Publix at 210 West, 2845 CR210 W, St. Johns
Thursdays from 12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
Publix at Pacetti Road, 84 Tuscan Way, St. Augustine
Fridays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
To find out more about the St. Johns County Bookmobile or to obtain a full schedule of bookmobile stops throughout the County, please visit www.sjcpls.org/bookmobile or call 904.827.6944.
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St. Johns County Holiday Hours
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Independence Day
All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, library branches, and the Pet Center will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All offices and branches will resume standard business hours on Wednesday, July 5.
Garbage, recycling, and yard debris collection schedules will not be delayed. The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road solid waste scale houses will remain open on the holiday during standard business hours.
Labor Day
All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, library branches, and the Pet Center will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. All offices and branches will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, September 5.
Garbage, recycling, and yard debris collection schedules will not be delayed. The Stratton Road and Tillman Ridge solid waste scale houses will remain open on the holiday during standard business hours.
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