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, [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
What is Distracted Driving?
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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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
Downtown Estero and Williams Road rezoning addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on April 11, 2023
Public Hearing Downtown Estero infrastructure Development Order The Board reviewed the development order for this project located on the east side of US 41 north of Broadway and east of the Broadway Shoppes. This development order is only for the infrastructure of the site including roads, parking, stormwater collection/detention, landscaping, and utilities. The overall Downtown Estero project consists of 310 multiple-family units, and approximately 30,000 square feet of commercial uses. Proposed future construction of 300 multi-family (market rate rental apartments) in 3-4 story buildings. Two buildings will be mixed-use with 5,000 square feet of non-residential uses, and the third building [Read More.]
New councilmembers sworn in; Jon McLain named mayor and Joanne Ribble named vice-mayor on April 5, 2023
New councilmembers sworn in; Jon McLain named mayor and Joanne Ribble named vice-mayor on April 5, 2023 Councilmembers front row, left to right: Dist. 1 Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble; Dist. 3 Mayor Jon McLain; Dist. 5 Rafael Lopez. Back row, left to right: Dist. 4 Lori Fayhee; Dist. 2 Larry Fiesel; Dist. 7 George Zalucki; Dist. 6 Jim Ward. The meeting started with the Honorable Elisabeth Adams, 20th Judicial Circuit Judge, reading the Oath of Office to the councilmembers for District 3 Jon McLain, District 4 Lori Fayhee, District 5 Rafael Lopez and District 7 George Zalucki. This was followed by [Read More.]
Septic tanks need regular maintenance
Septic Tanks need regular maintenance to be efficient, clean and safe for everyone. Be sure to have your system and drain field checked, especially if you have an older installation. Poorly functioning systems drain excess nutrients into our waterways, which feeds the algal blooms we all dread. For more ways to ensure your septic system is safe and efficient, see our flyer.