Three original Estero Councilmembers to be honored on March 24, 2021
The Council meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with the presentation of the key to the city to former Dist. 1 Councilmember Bill Ribble, Dist. 2 Councilmember Howard Levitan and Dist. 6 Councilmember Nick Batos, all who completed their terms on March 3, 2021. Bill Ribble most recently served as Estero’s Mayor, Howard Levitan served as Estero’s first Vice-Mayor and Nick Batos served as Estero’s first Mayor. These founding members were all elected to serve on the initial Village Council which held its first meeting on March 17, 2015. Since Ribble, Levitan and Batos had no competition in their [Read More.]
Three new Councilmembers to take oath of office on March 17, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a swearing-in ceremony for three new Councilmembers: District 1, Joann Ribble; District 2, Larry Fiesel, and District 6, Jim Ward. This will be followed by the election of a new mayor and vice-mayor. Proclamations will then be presented for former Planning & Zoning Board and Design Review Board members. Council will also conduct a workshop authorizing staff to interview residents who have indicated an interest to be a Board Member and Alternate to the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinating Committee representing Estero. The full agenda is [Read More.]
Vice-Mayor Katy Errington and Public Works Director David Willems participated in the Third Annual River Neighbors Update on March 9, 2021
Vice-Mayor Errington opened the meeting describing the potential uses for the Estero on the River property. She stated that the goals include preserving and protecting the river frontage and rare old growth forest, but may also include some limited residential and limited commercial development. Estero residents will be included in the planning process for this property. Errington also spoke of some of the water quality studies the Village has had conducted, as well as a program to convert septic tanks to sewer. Also taking part in the program sponsored by the Pelican Sound Water-River Committee were FGCU’s Dr. Donald Duke [Read More.]
Council to conduct special meeting on February 24, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., addressing a resolution pertaining to the Corkscrew Intersection Improvement Assessment. These assessments will begin on October 1, 2021, and will be on select parcels for costs incurred by the Village related to the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane intersection improvements project. Council will then conduct interviews with applicants for the new Planning, Zoning & Design Board, there will be an update on the 5,208-acre FFD project on Corkscrew Road and a COVID-19 update. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning and Design Board applications and Pavich Center on the agenda for Council on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. reviewing the list of applications for the Village’s new Planning, Zoning & Design Board. This Board will take over the functions formerly assigned separately to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Design Review Board. There will be a first reading of Ordinance 2021-02 for the rezoning of a .73-acre parcel at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Happy Hollow Lane, site of the proposed Pavich Center. Council will then conduct a workshop to address the Planning and Zoning Board’s annual report, River Ranch Road improvements, and monument signs. The full agenda is [Read More.]
Estero High School girls varsity soccer team heads to semi-finals
Estero High girls varsity soccer team is seeded # 1 In the District playoff after their win of 8-0 over IDA Baker on January 29. Their next game will be the semi-finals at Estero High School’s Jeff Sommer Stadium Tuesday, February 2, at 7:00 pm. They will play the winner of Lely (#4) and Golden Gate (#5). If successful, they will then play at home again on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 pm. All game tickets must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/FL13096 The high school stadium can accommodate 500 fans following CDC recommended guidelines.
Williams Road improvements, Ben Hill Griffin landscape and Estero Town Center on the agenda for Council on February 3, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing the proposed concept design contract for bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Williams Road. They will then be asked to approve preliminary landscape design improvements contracts for Ben Hill Griffin. Council will conduct a public hearing for the Estero Town Center zoning case continued from January 6, then they will address an Estero Town Center pedestrian/open space amenity area agreement. Following the meeting, Council will conduct a workshop to review the proposed Williams Road/Via Coconut Point roundabout landscape design. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for [Read More.]
Elks Charity Car Show benefits the Army of Hope
Bonita Springs/Estero Elks Lodge #2753 held a car show on Saturday, January 23, 2021, to raise funds for the Army of Hope. The Army of Hope assists Florida active-duty military personnel, wounded veterans and family members of a military member killed in action. Estero Fire Rescue opened the event at 11 a.m. by raising the American flag which was followed by the judging of a variety of cars. Winning first in their class with their 1932 Ford were (right to left) Amy and Carmine Dell Aquila shown with charity event planner Shirley Thompson presenting them with their trophy. It was [Read More.]
Estero Country Club expansion, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and old post office among topics to be addressed by Design Review Board on January 27, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. with public hearings for the Estero Country Club expansion, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and the old post office property. They will then conduct public information meetings for a Lee Health Medical Building at 19511 Highlands Blvd., The Groves monument sign and Fine Mark Bank & Trust. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers will be available for public comment, in accordance with social distancing orders. Participants [Read More.]
Council to address landscape maintenance contract, traffic signal agreement and Capital Improvements schedule on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. reviewing a bid for the annual mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance of Estero’s roads, including the US 41 median. Council will then be asked to approve the agreement between the Village and Estero Crossings for the payment of their share of construction costs for the construction of the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane traffic signal. There will be a second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 2020-11 for Estero Crossing relating to the traffic signal at Corkscrew Road and Puente Lane and Ordinance 2021-01 updating the Capital Improvements schedule for FY 2020/2021. The full [Read More.]