Planning, Zoning & Design Board conducted initial workshop on April 20, 2021
The new Planning, Zoning & Design Board members are (front left to right): Kristin Jeannin, James Tatooles and Marlene Naratil. (Back, left to right) Anthony Gargano, Howard Levitan, Leonard “Scotty” Wood III and Mike Sheeley. Not pictured: Barry Jones and Jim Wallace Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Village Land Use Attorney Nancy Stroud gave a presentation to the new Planning, Zoning & Design Board regarding the land use regulation processes. Topics covered Florida public official laws pertaining to government in the sunshine, financial disclosure and conflict of interest disclosure. The role of this new board was described [Read More.]
Florida Dept. of Health in Lee County encouraging residents to sign up for vaccine appointment online
Schedule your own appointment time online to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Lee County Vaccination Site, located inside the former Sears location at the Edison Mall. Book an appointment by going to https://myvaccine.fl.gov/ and clicking “check my status.” From the “check my status” page, you can verify your information is in the system and then select an appointment to book online. Vaccination appointments are listed up to two weeks in advance, with some appointments available as soon as the same day. If you need any help scheduling an appointment, please call the scheduling assistance line at 833-540-2032. Please share this [Read More.]
Irrigation conservation and water shortage ordinances among topics to be addressed by Council on April 21, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing an interlocal agreement with the Lee County Port Authority for “Tall Structure” notification and the appointment of a representative and alternate to the Lee County MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee. They will then address ordinances pertaining to year-round landscape irrigation conservation measures and water shortage or water shortage emergency declarations. Workshop items include land use and zoning procedures, Community Development software and septic to sewer. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the [Read More.]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Community Park on April 21, 2021
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. Acceptable items include: Rechargeable/lead acid batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries are garbage. Liquid oil based paint; hard or empty paint cans are garbage Liquid latex paint; hard or empty paint cans re garbage Household cleaning chemicals Pool supplies Flares; ammunition Electronics, TV, printers, monitors, scanners, etc., small items/cords/cables can be disposed of as garbage Compact fluorescent lamps Fluorescent tubes Automotive fluids; the containers can be returned to the residents [Read More.]
Planning, Design & Zoning Board to conduct workshop on April 20, 2021
The Board will meet for the first time at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, to review the role of this new PDZ Board. Among the topics to be reviewed are the types of cases the Board will review, process changes, Florida public official laws and the role of staff. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers will be available for public comment, in accordance with social distancing orders. Participants are to wear their own-supplied mask. Residents may view [Read More.]
FGCU Estero River Water Quality Report, landscape and intersection improvements reviewed by Council on April 7, 2021
Public comment on non-agenda items: one resident thanked David Willems and Mary Gibbs for attending and participating in the recent School Board meeting re the proposed K-8 school;1 resident spoke in opposition to that school and 1 resident spoke of the irrigation problems along Estero Parkway. Resolution No. 2021-10 - Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane traffic signal FY 2020-2021 budget amendment Council adopted this resolution approving the use of additional Village funds for the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane traffic signal (in front of Lowes plaza) to improve the safety and traffic flow along Corkscrew Road. Zoning and development order approvals required the adjacent [Read More.]
Lee County Sheriff’s Office April safety & security tip
Sheriff Carmine Marceno offers this safety and security tip for reducing the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime. Criminals are opportunistic. An easy target, a lack of witnesses, a dimly-lit location, a distracted victim all dramatically improve a criminal’s ability to easily commit a crime. One’s best defense is to eliminate or significantly reduce one’s vulnerability. Criminals scout locations where the likelihood of being detected is low. Dark and desolate parking lots, people texting or using heir smartphones, shoppers carrying an armful of items…all examples of creating an ideal opportunity for theft or assault. Be alert and aware of [Read More.]
Three former Councilmembers honored on March 24, 2021
Vice-Mayor Jon McLain (left) and Mayor Katy Errington presented the key to the city to former Councilmembers (second from left) Bill Ribble, Howard Levitan and Nick Batos Three former Councilmembers honored on March 24, 2021 The key to the city and individual resolutions were presented to former Dist. 1 Councilmember Bill Ribble, Dist. 2 Councilmember Howard Levitan and Dist. 6 Councilmember Nick Batos at Wednesday’s meeting. All completed their terms on March 15, 2021. Nick Batos served as Estero’s first Mayor and Howard Levitan served as Estero’s first Vice-Mayor, both from 2015 – 2017; Bill Ribble served as Estero’s Mayor [Read More.]
Katy Errington elected Mayor, Jon McLain elected Vice-Mayor and three new Councilmembers take oath of office on March 17, 2021
The meeting started with a swearing-in ceremony for the three new Councilmembers: District 1, Joanne Ribble; District 2, Larry Fiesel, and District 6, Jim Ward. They were all sworn in by the Honorable Elisabeth Adams, 20th Judicial Circuit Judge. This was followed by the election of the Village’s new Mayor Katy Errington and Vice-Mayor Jon McLain. Former Mayor Bill Ribble held the Bible for his wife Joanne Ribble as she took the oath of office. Mary Fiesel held the Bible for her husband Larry Fiesel as he took the oath of office. Carol Ward held the Bible [Read More.]
Joe’s Fresh Catch, AT&T Cell Tower and The Grove reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board meeting on March 16, 2021
The Board started their meeting with a public hearing for Joe’s Fresh Catch, a seafood market and café located at 23050 Via Villagio in Coconut Point. They were requesting a license to serve beer and wine to the indoor and outdoor seating area of the café, which is limited to 28 seats. Hours of service will be 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Wednesday, 10 am to 7 pm Thursday through Saturday, and from 10 am to 2 pm Sunday for both indoor and outdoor seating areas. No outdoor entertainment is permitted. Public Comment: 1 eComment card was read [Read More.]