Budget hearings, Estero on the River FDEP funding, and Imperial Parkway monument sign were among topics covered by Council on September 8, 2022
First reading and public budget hearings Resolution No. 2022-23 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative millage rate and tentative levying of ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2022-2023 of 0.7700 mills ($0.7700 per $1,000 of assessed property value). This is the same as last year and is the lowest tax rate in southwest Florida. The second and final public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 21. Public Comment: A resident expressed concerns about any possibility of the raising of real estate taxes. Resolution No. 2022-24 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative budget for the fiscal [Read More.]
Save the Date: Open house at Golf Coast Driving Range on September 9
The Village of Estero, Estero Forever Foundation and Estero Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Golf Coast Driving Range, 9000 Williams Road, at 9 a.m., Friday. Doors will open at 8 a.m., with coffee and refreshments provided. In addition, driving range specials will be available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The 10-acre Golf Coast Driving Range property was recently purchased by the Village to ultimately be re-developed for the benefit of the community. This, along with the adjacent Village-owned property to the west, has the potential to be used for public sports uses in [Read More.]
Riverwoods Plantation, Arcos Executive Office and Milan Villas presented before the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 9, 2022
Public Hearings Riverwoods Plantation The applicant was requesting a special exception in order to add 4 pickleball courts on the south side of their existing tennis courts. Riverwoods Plantation is a 55+ mobile home park with 640 homes located west of US 41 and north of Broadway West. The pickleball courts will be placed on an 18-acre recreation area at their entrance where there are 4 existing tennis courts, a volleyball court, dog park and large pine trees. There is an existing hedge along the southern portion of this recreation area. Pickleball play will be scheduled to start at 7:30 [Read More.]
Hurricane season preparation reminder
Hurricane season peaks from mid-August to mid-October As we head into the peak season for hurricanes, everyone should review their hurricane preparation plans. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week predicted there is a 60% chance for above normal activity this hurricane season. The weather agency predicts 14 to 20 named storms. The predicted number of hurricanes remains at six to 10, while those storms that hit the major category of at least 111 mph are now forecast to be three to five. The Village of Estero’s website has a webpage which includes all the information you should need [Read More.]
Riverwoods Plantation, Arcos Executive Office and Milan Villas to present to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 9, 2022
Arcos Executive Office The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with three public hearings. The first will be for Riverwoods Plantation’s request for pickleball courts. Riverwoods Plantation is located at approximately one miles west of US 41 and north of Broadway West. Representatives for the Arcos Executive Office will be presenting their request for a development order for a three-story building at the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. The building will include two floors for post-op rehabilitation care, with the third floor providing medical offices. Milan Villas is requesting a rezoning [Read More.]
Millage rate, capital improvement program and redistricting of Village boundaries reviewed by Council on July 20, 2022
Recognition Pictured left to right: Councilmembers Larry Fiesel, Jim Boesch, Mayor Katy Errington (holding the award), Vice-Mayor Jon McLain and Councilmember Jim Wilson. Councilmembers Joann Ribble and Jim Ward were present via Zoom. Howard Levitan accepted the award via Zoom from his new home in Maine. Council started their meeting recognizing former Councilmember and Planning, Zoning & Design Board Co-Chair Howard Levitan who has been named Outstanding Elected Official by the State of Florida Planning and Zoning Association. Mayor Errington, all Councilmembers, Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Land Use Attorney Nancy Stroud praised Levitan for [Read More.]
Free chlorine flush ends July 21
On Thursday, July 21, Lee County Utilities will end the free chlorine flush, which will involve converting its disinfection process from a free chlorine residual back to chloramines as the primary disinfectant. The free chlorine flush, which began July 1, is a routine measure common among water utilities that use chloramines as a primary disinfectant. Anyone who uses a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment may be installed. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding it to [Read More.]
Budget and redistricting of Village boundaries on the agenda for Council on July 20, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing former Councilmember and Planning, Zoning & Design Board Co-Chair Howard Levitan who has been named Outstanding Elected Official by the State of Florida Planning and Zoning Association. They will then determine the proposed millage rate and the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2022-23, and update the Village boundaries in accordance with the 2020 U.S. Census. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide [Read More.]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on July 20, 2022
Residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Chemical waste categories include items that are ignitable, corrosive, explosive and/or reactive and toxic. Never dispose of these items in dumpsters, compactors or at curbside with household garbage or down a storm drain or in the soil. See Lee County Solid Waste link for household chemical waste categories. Items which are not household chemical waste and can be set out with household garbage include: empty paint cans, [Read More.]
AT&T Cell Tower, Culvers Coconut Point and Estero Town Center Wawa among presentations to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 12, 2022
The Board started their meeting confirming Marlene Naratil as Vice-Chair of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board. South Fork Grille/El Nido Modern Mexican Restaurant The Board conducted a public hearing for South Fork Grille/El Nido Modern Mexican Restaurant which was requesting an expansion of outdoor alcoholic beverage services at their restaurants in Coconut Point. South Fork recently expanded, adding a second restaurant called El Nido. The outdoor area now totals 3,285 square feet, more than double the original outdoor area. Hours of service are 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday [Read More.]