OCEAN HIGHWAY AND PORT AUTHORITY
Proudly serving Nassau County, Florida
Welcome to the Ocean Highway & Port Authority (OHPA)
The Ocean Highway & Port Authority (OHPA) has supported Nassau County since 1941, working to strengthen the region’s economic vitality, connectivity, and long term growth.
While OHPA is widely recognized for its role with the Port of Fernandina, our responsibilities extend well beyond port operations. As an independent special district governed by a locally elected Board of Commissioners, OHPA focuses on advancing the public interest through maritime support, transportation infrastructure, and strategic development initiatives that benefit residents and businesses throughout the county.
OHPA oversees key transportation assets, enhances access to navigable waterways, and ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods. We manage our resources responsibly, reinvesting revenue into projects that improve infrastructure, expand economic opportunity, and support a resilient local economy.
At its core, OHPA is committed to fostering a thriving, connected, and economically strong Nassau County—today and for future generations.
2026 Leadership
Commissioners
Elected OHPA Officers Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Chairman: Ray Nelson
Vice Chair: Scott Moore
Secretary/Treasurer: Miriam Hill
Monthly Meetings
May 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location:
Peck Center, Willie Mae Ashley Auditorium
516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Meeting Agenda
- Public Meeting Call to Order, 6:00 PM – Chairman
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call: Miriam Hill, Sec/Treasurer-District 1; Scott Moore, Vice Chair-District 2; Justin Taylor, District 3; Ray Nelson, Chair-District 4; Mike Cole, District 5
- Welcome Guests (Chair)
- Public Comments on non-agenda items (Comments submitted prior to the meeting, limit 3 minutes per speaker)
- Presentation
- Port Operator presentation (Port Priority List)
- FDOT Presentation (Funding Opportunity, Study Analysis report)
8. Approval of Minutes
a. April 8, 2026
b. April 22, 2026
9. OHPA Attorney Report
10. OHPA Accountant Report
a. Financial report – April 2026
11. Port Operator Report
a. Tonnage and Facility Use Fee Reports – April 2026
b. Facilities Report/Port repair update
c. New Business Report (Relay’s Commercial Director)
12. Old Business (Public comments permitted. Limit 3 minutes per speaker)
a. Website Redesign (Updates)
b. Fabric Warehouse (Updates)
c. Extended Layberthing and Handling Agreement (MOU, Action item)
d. PILOT payment (Projection FY 2026-27, Tariff)
e. Records request (by OHPA Commissioners, Relay records)
13. New Business (Public comments permitted. Limit 3 minutes per speaker)
a. Crane 9 (Cable installation, Res. 2026-R05 CIMR for Maintenance Dredging)
b. SeaHUB and PIDP applications (APTIM Proposal)
14. Office Manager Report
15. Port Commissioner Items (Other business to come before the Board)
16. Adjournment
Important Notices
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Notice of Gathering
Notice is hereby given that two or more OHPA Commissioners may be in attendance at the event.
There are no Notices of Gathering at this time.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS NOT A MEETING OF OHPA BOARD MEMBERS COVERED BY THE SUNSHINE LAW, SECTION 286.011, FLA. STATS. THEREFORE, THE PUBLIC MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE AND PLACE OF GATHERING. THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC THAT TWO OR MORE COMMISSION OR BOARD MEMBERS MAY GATHER BUT WILL NOT TAKE ANY OFFICIAL ACTION ON ANY ITEM THAT WILL FORESEEABLY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION OR APPLICABLE BOARD.
