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Community Briefs 8/23/18

Clay Today
Posted 8/22/18

Chief selected to train at FBI National AcademyGREEN COVE SPRINGS – Green Cove Springs Police Chief Derek Asdot will be one of 220 law enforcement officials to train with the FBI National …

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Community Briefs 8/23/18


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Chief selected to train at FBI National Academy
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Green Cove Springs Police Chief Derek Asdot will be one of 220 law enforcement officials to train with the FBI National Academy this fall at FBI headquarters in Quantico, Virginia.
The 10-week academy, which runs from Oct.1 to Dec. 13, teaches local law enforcement managers about the best practices in law enforcement so they can go take them back to their agencies at home and put them to work. On top of a physical fitness component, the academy includes classes covering such topics as intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication and forensic science.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to attend the prestigious FBI National Academy and learn the best practices in law enforcement from around the world and bring those skills back to the city of Green Cove Springs,” Asdot said.
The Jacksonville FBI Field Office nominated Asdot to participate in the fall session, a plan in the works since he was appointed as acting police chief by City Manager Danielle Judd in April 2017.
Lt. John Guzman will serve as Acting Chief of Police while Asdot is in training.

Labor Day trash collection is status quo

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – AS America prepares to celebrate Labor Day the first Monday in September, Clay County wanted to remind residents about trash collection.
On Sept. 3, Labor Day, Advanced Disposal Services will collect wastes and recyclables using its normal schedule. Residents are reminded to place their materials at the curb before 6 am. Meanwhile, the Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Management Facility will be open normal operating hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Learn with the Garden Club
FLEMING ISLAND – The Garden Club of Fleming Island will be having an Adult Education meeting on Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at a meeting scheduled for the Fleming Island Public Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd.
Guest speaker Susan Adcock will make a presentation about Forsythe Pot Propagation. She will also give tips on how to make and use Forsythe Pots and the advantages of using these pots
for plant and seed propagation.
The meeting is open to the public and is free and there is no registration, which is required. For more information, call (904) 264-3055.

SJR State College to hold ‘Diamond Jubilee Gala’

ORANGE PARK – In commemoration of its 60th Anniversary, St. Johns River State College is holding a Diamond Jubilee Gala on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center near Orange Park.
The Gala includes dinner, a VIP Cocktail Reception and “Bubbles and Bling” in the Champagne Room, which is an opportunity to win a pair of Forevermark 1.5 ct. diamond earrings valued at over $1,000, courtesy of Underwood Jewelers. Only 100 tickets at $100 each are being issued.
SJR State President Joe Pickens will present the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards to Tangie Archer (‘16), Josie Brown (’12), Ron Brown, J.D. (‘68), Lenny Curry (’91), Charlie Douglas, J.D. (’01), Ed Hedstrom, J.D. (’60), Mike Hightower (’66), Suwathi Jeevaratnam (’15), Jennifer Pascarella (’15), Bobby Payne (’78), Glehn Von Loh (’15) and Lori Wagner (’01).
In 1958, SJR State began serving Northeast Florida with an inaugural class of 191 students in Palatka. During the last six decades, the College’s locations have expanded to include campuses in Clay and St. Johns counties, which serve approximately 11,000 students, with programs now including baccalaureate degrees.
To purchase tickets, visit sjrstategala.eventbrite.com or for more information, call (386) 312-4222.

Residents needed to fill several county committees and boards
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County residents with expertise to share on various subjects are needed to apply to serve on a number of county committees and boards.
The Citizens Advisory Committee of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization has one vacancy for a resident of the City of Green Cove Springs. The CAC provides an opportunity for citizens to participate in the transportation planning process and bring issues directly related to transportation or air quality to the Transportation Planning Organization and its staff. Its membership is diverse and are appointed via a number of channels including the six Citizens Planning Advisory Committees for the City of Jacksonville, and county commissions in Clay, Nassau and St. Johns County.
The Clay County Health Planning Council for Northeast Florida seeks individuals interested in serving as its Clay County Representative. Funded and authorized by state health planning legislation, the Council conducts health planning activities in Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
The Council is the local arm to the State Certificate of Need Program, which approves or disapproves proposals for new or expanded hospitals, nursing homes and major medical services.
The Clay County Historic Preservation Board seeks residents interested in volunteering their time to serve as a representative for District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4 and two At-Large membership. The HPB meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 6 p.m. from January through June and August through November.
The Clay County Utility Authority is looking for individuals to serve on its board of directors. The CCUA was created for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, financing, owning, managing, providing, promoting, improving, expanding, maintaining, operating and fostering the development of regional water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility systems, as described in its enabling legislation and is governed by a Board of Supervisors appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
CCUA holds its regular meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m., in its Board Meeting Room, at 3176 Old Jennings Rd. For further information, contact the CCUA at (904) 213-2464. All CCUA appointments are subject to the requirements of financial disclosure by the Florida Ethics Code, Chapter 112, Florida Statues.
The Clay County Library Board of Trustees is seeking volunteers to serve as a representative to District 1, District 2, District 3, District 5, and District 7 (At-Large) (Districts 1-5 appointees must live within their district). The LBT is an advisory board with no power to commit to the County to any policies, or to incur any financial obligation or to create a liability on behalf of the County. For further information, please contact Pat Coffman at (904) 278-4748.
The Tourist Development Council will have two vacancies, one earmarked for the Town of Orange Park and one for the hotel sector. The TDC is an advisory committee of the Clay County Board of County Commissioners. The TDC administers funds received from the Tourist Development Tax and oversees and recommends ways to promote Clay County as a tourist destination. The TDC is comprised of nine members. Six of the nine members must be involved in the tourist industry and of those six, not less than three, or more than four shall be owners or operators of accommodations, which include, but are not limited to hotels, motels, recreational vehicle parks, short-term rentals, etc. All members shall be electors of the County. TDC members serve staggered terms of four years. The TDC currently meets once per quarter on dates set by the TDC. If you are interested, please submit your application to Kimberly.morgan@claycountygov.com.