District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble honored with Florida League of Cities 2021 Home Rule Hero Award on May 21, 2021
Florida League of Cities Director of Advocacy Allison Payne, Dist. 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble and Florida League of Cities Member Relations Shwanda Barnette The Florida League of Cities (FLC) recognized District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble with a 2021 Home Rule Hero Award. Ribble earned this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the 2021 Legislative Session. Ribble was among a select number of local officials honored for going above and beyond during the 2021 Legislative Session. FLC Director of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook stated, “They made an extraordinary effort, were actively engaged and highly effective in their [...]
Lee County Utilities ends free chlorine flush
Lee County Utilities on Monday, May 24, 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 May 3, 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 tanks. [...]
Council conducted a workshop on the 2021/2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program on May 19, 2021
Left to right: Vice-Flotilla Commander Bob Barber, Flotilla Commander Ellen DeLeo and Mayor Katy Errington The meeting started with Village Mayor Katy Errington presenting a proclamation to Flotilla Commander Ellen DeLeo and Vice-Flotilla Commander Bob Barber in honor of National Safe Boating Week. The week is dedicated to bringing attention to important lifesaving tips for recreational boaters so that they can have a safe, fun experience out on the water throughout the year. (Proclamation) Public Comment on non-agenda items: The president of the Estero Council of Community Leaders gave a short overview of the organization, and a resident toxicologist volunteered [...]
Estero’s ‘American Idol’ contestant Casey Bishop update
“American Idol” will not be holding a beach-side concert for Casey on Tuesday, May 18 as she did not make it to the Top 3. The Village of Estero still wants to honor her with a key to the village. Plans are still in a state of flux as it’s uncertain as to when she will return from California to her hometown. While Casey didn’t make it through to the finale, she certainly has a bright, promising future ahead of her and can be proud, as we all are, of her outstanding appearances and the many high praises she received [...]
Council to conduct public hearing for a Comprehensive Plan amendment for a school on Three Oaks Parkway on May 26, 2021
Council will review a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a proposed school site on Three Oaks Parkway at a public hearing on Wednesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. The School District of Lee County is requesting the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to develop an elementary and middle school on Three Oaks Parkway. The property is a 68.5-acre undeveloped parcel, located south of Copper Oaks, southeast of the Post Office and bounded by Three Oaks Parkway on the west and I-75 on the east. Copies of the proposed Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and staff report will be available one week prior to [...]
Groundbreaking ceremony conducted for the Corkscrew Road Widening Project on May 13
Lee County Commissioners, left to right, Ray Sandelli, Cecil Pendergrass and Frank Mann Lee County Commissioners, Village of Estero Councilmembers, Estero Fire Rescue and the Lee County Sherriff’s Office were all represented at this special groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the Corkscrew Widening Project. The widening project is a top-tier transportation priority for the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The first phase will create a six-lane, divided arterial road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway east to Fire House Lane and a four-lane divided arterial road from Fire House Lane east to Bella Terra Boulevard. The project also [...]
Clean Machine Car Wash, mobile home variance and Ordinance 2021-04 reviewed by Planning Zoning & Design Board on May 11, 2021
Public Information Meeting - Eugenia Chojnowski Mobile Home Variance The applicant is seeking a variance from the 10-foot setback between mobile homes located at 10825 Little Heron Circle in Corkscrew Woodlands. Due to the placement of the mobile home and the configuration of the parcel, there is a portion of the home that encroaches in the 10-foot setback. The Board voted to delegate this to the Village staff to deal with administratively. Workshop – Clean Machine Car Wash The Board conducted a workshop for the Clean Machine Car Wash. The applicant is seeking to construct a 3,610 square foot, one-story [...]
North Commons Drive and water conservation issues among items addressed by Council on May 5, 2021
Public Comment on non-agenda items: An Estero resident stated that on May 4, the Estero Council of Community Leaders, Estero Historical Society, and Estero Chamber of Commerce presented $1,000 scholarship checks each to Estero High School student essay winners. Mary Sue Burun was presented the “History” scholarship and Brian Robinson was presented the “Governance” and “Business” scholarships. This was the first of what may become an annual Estero Community Essays/Scholarships Ceremony. Septic to sewer program management contract Council tabled this item to the May 19 or June 2 meeting. North Commons Drive North Commons Drive is an alternate access road [...]
Clean Machine Car Wash, mobile home variance and Ordinance 2021-04 to be reviewed by Planning Zoning & Design Board on May 11, 2021
The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the Clean Machine Car Wash. This is located on the east side of US 41 at the intersection of US 41 and Vintage Parkway. The vacant parcel is approximately 200 feet north of Aldi Grocery Store and opposite Breckenridge Drive. There will then be a public information meeting for a request for a 10-foot setback between mobile homes within Corkscrew Woodlands followed by a public hearing to review Ordinance No. 2021-04 amending the Village Land Development Code to establish authority to appoint Co-Chairs to the Planning [...]
Groundbreaking ceremony set for Corkscrew Road Widening Project on May 13
The public is invited to attend an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Corkscrew Road Widening Project at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Pinewoods Water Treatment Plant, 11950 Corkscrew Road. Attendees should use the east entrance to the plant. The ceremony will feature brief remarks by Lee County Commissioners and other officials. Centers for Disease Control guidelines will be observed. The widening project is a top-tier transportation priority for the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The first phase will create a six-lane, divided arterial road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway east to Fire House Lane and a four-lane divided [...]