Williams Road property among topics reviewed by Council on June 7, 2023
The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble with the Florida League of Cities “Home Rule Hero Award.” Ribble was honored for working tirelessly throughout the 2023 legislative session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda. This is the third year in a row that Ribble has been honored with this award from the Florida League of Cities. Action Items Vieste, LLC Agreement Council approved a contract with Vieste LLC for a public/private partnership for the Williams Road mixed-use development project on [...]
Distracted Driving: What is Visual Distraction?
Did you know there are three forms of distraction? Visual distraction occurs when your eyes are taken off the roadway or when something is obstructing your field of view. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving
Distracted Driving: What is Cognitive Distraction?
Did you know there are three forms of distraction? Cognitive distraction occurs when your brain is thinking about something other than driving. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #JustDrive
Corkscrew Road wetland mitigation and capital improvements among topics reviewed by Council on May 17, 2023
Public Comment on non-agenda items: A resident spoke about how there should be access from Estero into the Larry Kiker Preserve. A resident from The Vines thanked Councilmember Lori Fayhee for visiting their community to see where the Bonita Estero Rail Trail is being proposed to go through their property. Mayor Jon McLain (center) presented a proclamation to (left) Flotilla 91 Commander Gregory Masonick and Flotilla 91 Staff Officer/Public Affairs Daniel Eaton The meeting started with a proclamation designating May 20-26 as National Boat Safety Week. The goal is for all residents to learn and practice safe boating, [...]
Corkscrew Pines self-storage and The Brooks CDD pickleball among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on May 9, 2023
Corkscrew Pines self-storage The Board started their meeting with a public hearing for Corkscrew Pines self-storage located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, east of Stoneybrook Golf Drive and west of Firehouse Lane. The applicant was requesting a development order for the construction of a three building 134,000 square foot self-storage facility, associated drainage, utilities, and landscaping. The architecture is mission revival style. They have created undulations every 100 feet of the building facing Corkscrew Road to mimic separate buildings. The paint colors are shades of tan and beige with brown accents. The landscaping includes a variety [...]
3 Oaks Academy students gain firsthand experience with local government
Twelve students, ranging from fourth to eight grades at 3 Oaks Academy, had the opportunity to learn how the Village Council and staff work for Estero residents. Village Clerk Carol Sacco gave the students an overview of how Council conducts their meetings. She then had the children sit at the dais and conduct their own “Council” meeting where they acted out the positions of Vice Mayor, Councilmembers, Village Attorney, Community Development Director and Village Clerk. The agenda’s Action Item was “Longer School Lunch Periods” which was voted in unanimously. The group then toured the various departments where they met with [...]
What is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is extremely deadly. Help save lives by keeping your eyes on the road, both hands on the wheel, and your mind focused on driving. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #JustDrive
Utility improvements and supplemental staffing among topics addressed by Council on May 3, 2023
Public comment on non-agenda items: A resident from Verdana Village spoke of safety concerns for children boarding the school bus on Corkscrew Road where there are no sidewalks. See See Street utility expansion The meeting started with Council approving a supplemental task authorization to a contract with Banks Engineering, Inc. for the See See Street utility expansion design and permitting for $240,500, with a $24,000 contingency fund. See See Street is an approximately .25-mile-long road off Corkscrew Road just west of Three Oaks Parkway. It is close to the south branch of the Estero River, the Corkscrew Road ditch and [...]
Volunteers helped keep Estero’s roads litter-free throughout the season
Hugh Ivany, Randy Perry, Dwight and Helen Jacobs Many Estero residents have been volunteering their time to help keep Estero litter-free and beautiful. Total litter collected since the end of last season from Williams Road, Estero Parkway, and Via Coconut Point - the three roads in the Village’s Adopt A Road Program - was 3,098 pounds. Our volunteers have collected 5,238 pounds - or 2.6 tons - of litter since the start of this successful initiative in the fall of 2021. Anne Rupp and Annette Paul This program currently includes participants from Cascades, Genova, Mirasol, Pelican [...]
Keys to the city presented to former councilmembers during the Council meeting on April 19, 2023
The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain reading a proclamation for Arbor Day. Marlene Naratil and Mayor Jon McLain This was followed by Mayor McLain presenting a proclamation for the former Vice Chair of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board Marlene Naratil. Naratil was one of the original board members and had served on the board for six years and seven months. Front row: Jim Boesch, Mayor Jon McLain, Katy Errington, Jim Wilson. Second row: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Larry Fiesel, Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble. Third row Councilmembers George Zalucki, Rafael Lopez. Mayor McLain then presented keys to [...]