Utilities expansion program manager and gas franchise agreement among items addressed by Council on June 16, 2021
Council started their meeting by addressing a utilities expansion program management contract. The Village has prioritized protecting the Estero River and is considering a program to expand utilities within the community, replacing septic tanks with central sewer and water. To fully consider and execute a utilities expansion program, the assistance of a program manager is required to serve as the Village’s representative to the community. Scott Shannon, of Woodard & Curran, was selected to serve as program manager. Scott will act as an extension of Village staff, garnering public input, facilitating the Council decision-making process, completing grant applications, implementing assessments [...]
Estero Crossing restaurant and Clean Machine Car Wash among projects reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 8, 2021
Public Information Meeting The meeting started with a public information meeting for the Oak & Stone restaurant, the first commercial building to request a development order in the Estero Crossing development. The applicant is proposing a one-story 5,300± square foot restaurant with white smooth finished stucco, stone columns, balconies with rustic wood detailing, barrel tiled roofs and trellises on the building. There will be an outdoor patio on the south side of the restaurant. Plans call for the restaurant to be open for lunch and dinner. (Presentation) Estero Crossing is located 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Corkscrew Road [...]
Estero Crossing restaurant and Lee Health Medical Building among projects to be reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 8, 2021
The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the Oak & Stone restaurant, a proposed one-story 5,300± square foot restaurant on an outparcel located at the northeast portion of Estero Crossing on the south of Corkscrew Road. There will then be a workshop for an art sculpture to be located at Estero Crossing. Public hearings will be conducted for the Clean Machine Car Wash located on the east side of US 41 at the intersection of US 41 and Vintage Parkway, Extra Space Storage at Coconut Point and Lee Health Medical Building located on [...]
Via Coconut Point landscape design contract, Community Development software and FY 21/22 budget among topics addressed by Council on June 2, 2021
Councilmember Joanne Ribble (left) was congratulated on her 2022 Home Rule Hero Award by Mayor Katy Errington Council started their meeting with Mayor Katy Errington acknowledging Councilmember Joanne Ribble’s Florida League of Cities’ 2021 Home Rule Hero Award. The League recently recognized Councilmember Ribble with this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the 2021 Legislative Session. As District 1 Councilmember, Ribble is liaison to the League, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. She has also been elected to serve as secretary to the southwest chapter. Via Coconut Point Landscape Design Contract Via Coconut Point [...]
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s June Safety & Security Tip: Lighting and Home Security
Residential burglaries are usually crimes of opportunity. Burglars carefully determine the ease of entry, visibility to neighbors and the location of surveillance devices. Upon approaching a potential target, criminals attempt to determine whether a home is occupied or vacant, the potential value of property within the home and likelihood of being noticed. Lighting, both interior and exterior, is a remarkable deterrent. Properly installed and aimed exterior lighting tends to dissuade burglars from approaching your home. Motion-sensing lights, installed near the perimeter of your property, often startle would-be burglars and encourage them to move on. Interior lights controlled by automatic timers [...]
Elks Lodge conducted a special Memorial Day ceremony on May 31, 2021
The ceremony started with Boy Scout Troop #30 retiring the old American flag that had flown in front of the Elks Lodge and putting up a new one. David Gerber played taps while Councilmembers and many local residents solemnly observed this traditional service. All joined in for the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by everyone entering the Lodge for a program and luncheon. Keynote speaker for this Memorial Day ceremony was Village of Estero Mayor Katy Errington who is also a Gold Star Mother. The next scheduled event at the Lodge is a celebration flag ceremony on Flag Day [...]
Via Coconut Point landscape design contract and FY 21/22 budget among topics on the agenda for Council on June 2, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, acknowledging District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble’s Florida League of Cities’ Home Rule Hero Award. They will then consider contracts for the Via Coconut Point landscape design and Community Development software consultant. There will be a first reading of Ordinance 2021-08 pertaining to appointing co-chairpersons to the Planning Zoning and Design Board, and Ordinance 2021-08 pertaining to prohibiting physical interaction between a pedestrian and an occupant of a motor vehicle that is not legally parked. Workshop items include FY 21/22 budget introduction, RFP for state legislative and executive branch lobbying services, and [...]
Former Estero Councilmember and first Mayor Nick Batos honored by Estero High School on May 27, 2021
Estero High School Principal Michael Amabile, former Principal Clayton Simmons, Culinary Program Chef Shanna Ross and Senior Class President Lillian Broduer were among those who came to honor former Councilmember and Estero’s first mayor Nick Batos with a paver in his name to be located at the front of the school. Nick was given this special recognition as he had served as the Village Council’s liaison to the Estero High School during his two terms on Council. Among the many projects Nick worked on in conjunction with the school, his major contribution was initiating the “Evening under the Shadow Wood” [...]
Council conducted first public hearing for a Comprehensive Plan amendment for a proposed school site on Three Oaks Parkway on May 26, 2021
First Reading of Ordinance 2021-07 Comprehensive Plan Amendment-School Site The School District of Lee County was requesting the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to develop an elementary and middle school, as well as related facilities, at this site on Three Oaks Parkway. The School District stated these two new schools are necessary due to the current and anticipated capacity issues in the South 2 Subzone area that includes South Fort Myers, San Carlos Park and Estero. They have stated this subzone is currently operating at 107 percent of capacity. This proposed school site would be built to initially serve 1600 [...]
Estero Life Magazine offers you a bird’s-eye tour of the recently renovated Estero Parkway
Estero Parkway was the Village’s first and largest capital improvement project since incorporation. The many improvements made to this roadway make it safer for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians alike in addition to beautifying the area with enhanced landscaping and lighting. Thanks to Estero Life Magazine for this amazing view of the newly renovated parkway.