Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Virtual Meeting FL, United States

Monthly Meeting TOPIC: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the 2021 Legislative Session SPEAKERS: Kevin Hogencamp, Atlantic Beach Assistant City Manager Mike Staffopoulos, Jacksonville Beach City Manager Stefen Wynn, Neptune Beach City Manager Learn about the bills that passed in the 2021 Legislative Session and the anticipated impact/benefit they will have on our beaches communities. The panelists will also be discussing the bills that didn't pass that are

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Topic: 2021 Beaches Police Panel Speakers: Atlantic Beach Police Chief Victor Gualillo, Jacksonville Beach Chief Gene Paul Smith, Neptune Beach Police Commander Michael Key The police chiefs will provide an annual update on public safety at the beaches, including: Successes and challenges this summer – particularly with Memorial Day, Orange Crush and July 4th The top three priorities your department will focus on as you move forward. What impact have

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Monthly Meeting Topic: A Thoughtful Conversation About Gun Issues Speakers: Dr. Robert Spitzer, Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at the State University of New York College at Cortland and author of the book "The Politics of Gun Control" Jean Francis, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Dale Carson, former police officer, instructor for the F.B.I. and current defense attorney Dr. Robert Spitzer, a nationally-known

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Monthly Meeting Topic: Proactive Solutions for Flood Resiliency and Sea Level Rise Speakers: Dr. Alec Bogdanoff, American Flood Coalition, Florida Director Dr. Alec Bogdanoff, the Florida Director of the American Flood Coalition (AFC), will lead a panel discussion about how flood-prone communities across the United States have responded proactively to sea level rise. As we enter the peak of the 2021 hurricane season, this timely presentation will share the tools

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Topic: Mayport Village Revitalization Updates Speakers: Alyce Decker, Co-Chair of the Mayport Waterfront Partnership Rich Redick, Chair of the Mayport Development Committee Bill Gulliford, member of the Mayport Waterfront Partnership and former Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond, Jacksonville City Council representative for the beaches and Mayport Village Discussion topics will include the latest news about Mayport Village revitalization: updates on the master plan for the waterfront property previously owned by

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Topic: State of the St. Johns River Speakers: Dr. Gerry Pinto, Associate Research Scientist at the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University Jimmy Orth, St. Johns Riverkeeper Join us on Wednesday, November 3rd as we hear from Dr. Gerry Pinto and Jimmy Orth regarding the State of the St. Johns River. Dr. Pinto was a member of the research team who spent 7 years compiling the "State of the

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Monthly Meeting Topic: Presentation of the 2021 Give Back Donation Recipient: Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) Since 2010 the Beaches Watch Give Back Award recognizes an organization that has a substantial impact on the beaches communities. This year, the award goes to the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM). Established in 1985, BEAM provides rent, utility, food assistance and case management services for residents or workers within the beaches area communities,

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Virtual Meeting FL, United States

Topic: State of the Beaches Meeting Speakers: Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown, Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman Due to a spike in COVID cases, the State of the Beaches meeting will be held via Zoom. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89484780758?pwd=UC96OWRUc292NUtVVFRwTXNnSlpxZz09 Passcode: 212469 Or One tap mobile : US: +13126266799,,89484780758#,,,,*212469# or +16468769923,,89484780758#,,,,*212469# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Topic: 2022 Legislative Session Bills We Need to Know About! Speaker: Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities, Local Voices United The Florida 2022 Legislative Session began January 11 and will continue for 60 days until March 11. Already, there are thousands of bills proposed, and some of them are very concerning for Florida municipalities and will impact our beach communities. Our legislators represent us and need to hear from us

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Monthly Meeting Topic: Duval Schools Update Speakers: Elizabeth Andersen, Beaches School Board Representative and Dr. Diana Greene, Duval Schools Superintendent Representative Andersen and School Superintendent Greene will provide updates on Duval County schools in general with a focus on the beaches' public schools. Expected topics include COVID mitigation strategies (as well as the Hazel healthcare initiative), the budgetary impact of the half-penny surtax, transportation issues, and the 2022 commencement calendar.

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

**** IN-PERSON MEETINGS RETURN APRIL 6 **** Meeting topic: The Good, the Bad and the Hopeful of the 2022 Legislative Session Guest Speakers: Mike Staffopoulos ( Jacksonville Beach City Manager), Stefen Wynn (Neptune Beach City Manager), Kevin Hogencamp (Atlantic Beach Deputy City Manager) After 60 days of legislative meetings, what did the 2022 Florida legislature accomplish, and how will its actions affect our beach communities? To examine that question, Beaches

Beaches Watch Monthly Meeting

Beaches Branch Library, Community Room 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach, FL, United States

Topic: Learn About Our Naval Station Mayport Neighbors Speaker: Captain Jason G. Canfield, Naval Station Mayport Commanding Officer Mayport Commanding Officer Captain Jason G. Canfield will address Naval Station Mayport’s mission and how it impacts our beach communities. Expected topics include:  the role Naval Station Mayport plays in our national security, what the base has done and is doing to address sea level rise, and the economic impact the base

Other Community Meetings

ATLANTIC BEACH – www.coab.us
All meetings are in the Atlantic Commission Chambers unless otherwise specified

City Commission meetings: 2nd Monday at 6:30pm
City Commission workshop: 4th Monday at 6:30pm
Community Development Board meetings: 3rd Tuesday at 6pm
Code Enforcement meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH – www.jacksonvillebeach.org
All meetings are in the Jax Beach Council Chambers unless otherwise specified

City Council meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7pm
Board of Adjustment: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm
Planning Commission: 2nd and 4th Monday at 7pm
Community Redevelopment Agency: 1st and 3rd Monday at 5pm
Special Magistrate: 4th Tuesday at 2pm

NEPTUNE BEACH – www.neptune-beach.com
All meetings are in the Neptune Beach Council Chambers unless otherwise specified

City Council meeting: 1st Monday at 6pm
City Council Workshop: 3rd Monday at 6pm
Community Development Board: 3rd Wednesday at 6pm