Country music performer Ben Allen, Corkscrew Road traffic signal and Capital Improvement Program addressed by Council on January 6, 2021
Left to right: Vice-Mayor Katy Errington, Ben Allen and Mayor Bill Ribble shown presenting the “key to the city” to Ben Allen. In the background are Councilmembers Jon McLain, Nick Batos and Jim Boesch. Missing from the picture are Councilmembers Howard Levitan and Jim Wilson who were attending the meeting on Zoom. Council started their meeting by presenting the “key to the city” to Estero resident and country music performer Ben Allen. Allen is the singer and rhythm guitarist for the Ben Allen Band. He gained national fame this fall when he was a contestant on NBC’s “The [...]
Estero Chamber, Corkscrew Road traffic signal and Capital Improvement Program among topics to be addressed by Council on January 6, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing the Estero Chamber of Commerce’s Strategic Plan for Future Growth and Impact, and conducting the first reading of ordinances for a traffic signal at Corkscrew Road and Puente Lane and the Capital Improvement Program. Council will then conduct public hearings for the Firestone rezoning case and a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the annexed property located at 4528 and 4408-4410 Coconut Road. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for residents to view and/or participate in the meeting: View the meeting online, but not participate: You may [...]
The CARES Act to be addressed by Council on December 30, 2020
Council will conduct a special meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, to address an amendment to the CARES Act reimbursement Interlocal agreement with Lee County. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for residents to view and/or participate in the meeting: View the meeting online, but not participate: You may watch the meeting via the Village of Estero website link: https://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. View the meeting online as indicated above and provide public comment during the meeting by utilizing the eComment Card feature on the Village website: https://estero-fl.gov/ecomment-cards/. Please fill out all required information. Comments received during the agenda [...]
Lee County operations holiday schedule
Solid Waste All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in the Village of Estero that is normally picked up on Friday, will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 26, and Saturday, Jan. 2. Regular collection schedules resume on Monday, Jan. 4. Christmas trees that have had the stand and all lights and decorations removed, including tinsel, can be set out with regular yard waste and will be ground into mulch. All wrapping paper, except metallic, is recyclable – along with cardboard boxes. Plastic ribbons and bows are not recyclable. Library System Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec.25: All libraries will be [...]
School property, Estero Crossing and Land Development Code addressed by the Planning & Zoning Board on December 15, 2020
The Board conducted a public hearing for the School District of Lee County. The School District was requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to develop an elementary and middle school on Three Oaks Parkway. The 68.5-acre undeveloped parcel is 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. The School District purchased this land in 2003. Their plans call for the school to open in August 2023, operate from 8:55 a.m. – 3:55 p.m., and include 2,350 students and 175 employees. (Presentation) Public Comment: One resident [...]
School property, Estero Crossing and Land Development Code on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board starting at 4 p.m., December 15, 2020
The Board is scheduled to conduct a public hearing at 4 p.m., Tuesday, for the School District of Lee County. The School District is planning to develop an elementary and middle school on Three Oaks Parkway. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the Board will conduct public hearings for Ordinance 2020-11 amending conditions associated with the development of Estero Crossing as they relate to the proposed traffic signal and Ordinance No. 2020-10 pertaining to the Land Development Code. 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 [...]
Fifth Third Bank and Extra Space Storage presented to the Design Review Board on December 9, 2020
Fifth Third Bank The Board conducted a public information meeting for the Fifth Third Bank at Miromar Outlets Mall. They are proposing to build a 1900 sq. ft. bank branch with a VTM drive-through lane at the building and a remote ATM drive-through lane. They are requesting 11 parking spaces. The building will be stucco and stone with barrel tile roof. (Presentation) The Board recommended the applicant bring samples of the building materials, color charts and the landscaping renderings to the next meeting. No voting occurs during public information meetings. Extra Space Storage The Board then conducted a public hearing [...]
The CARES Act, Land Development Code and Estero River were addressed by Council on December 9, 2020
Public comment on non-agenda items: 1 resident spoke against additional mining in the area and additional growth in Estero; 1 resident offered to coordinate the honoring of country singer Ben Allen. Resolution 2020-25 Covid-19 CARES Act This resolution pertains to the contracts to procure personal protective equipment and community testing for COVID-19. The total fund expenditure for Covid-19 projects is expected to be approximately $411,600 when complete. The contracts include funds for additional testing services (originally budgeted for 1,000 tests, but completed 1,545 tests) and hand sanitizer stations to place in local businesses around Estero. The Village is working with [...]
CARES Act, Firestone rezoning, and Land Development Code on the agenda for Council on December 9, 2020
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. , Wednesday, addressing a resolution for the Covid-19 CARES Act contracts and budget amendment They will then conduct a public hearing for a proposed zoning amendment to allow for a Firestone Tire Center at the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s plaza) and a first public hearing the Land Development Code. This will be followed by a workshop covering the Estero River north branch drainage improvements, Estero River sediment project, alternatives for the 2021 election and Estero Chamber of Commerce strategic plans for future growth and impact. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The [...]
Three Council seats open for election
Councilmembers for District 1 Bill Ribble, District 2 Howard Levitan and District 6 Nick Batos will be termed out as of March 2021. Therefore, the Village is looking for community-minded residents living in these three districts to consider running for Council. The next Village of Estero regular election will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Each candidate for Council must be a resident and qualified elector of the Village for at least 1 year before the beginning of the qualifying period, which is January 11. In addition, each Councilmember must reside in the district they represent for the duration [...]