Village of Estero conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony February 11, 2021, to celebrate the renovation of Estero Parkway
Left to right: Vice Mayor Katy Errington, Mayor Bill Ribble, Karen Brown, Village Manger Steve Sarkozy, Paula Kiker, Councilmembers Jon McLain and Jim Boesch, Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli and Councilmember Nick Batos participated in the ribbon-cutting. Karen Brown, wife of former District 3 Councilmember Don Brown, and Paula Kiker, wife of former District 3 Lee County Commissioner Larry Kiker, performed the actual ribbon-cutting. Both Don Brown and Larry Kiker worked on the Estero Parkway project prior tp passing away. District 3 Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli, representatives from the Lee County Sherriff’s Office and Estero Fire Rescue, [Read More.]
Estero High School girls soccer team are district champs
The Estero High School girls varsity soccer team became district champs for the fourth consecutive year in their game against Naples with a score of 4-3. Their record stands at 14-2-2, scoring an average 6 goals per game. Come out and cheer on your team as they play in the regional quarter against North Fort Myers at Estero’s Jeff Sommer Stadium at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 16. All game tickets must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/FL13096 The high school stadium can accommodate 500 fans following CDC recommended guidelines.
Estero children offered water safety lessons through the Village’s agreement with the YMCA
The YMCA is providing swim instructions and water safety to Estero’s children from underserved communities through a special agreement with the Village of Estero starting February 15. The Village negotiated with the YMCA to provide environmental education at the children’s camp, Camp Estero, on Corkscrew Road throughout the year. This water safety program is an extension of that agreement. The Y is providing “scholarships” for Estero residents, i.e., financial assistance to help cover the cost of the program. Depending on the family’s situation, the Y may cover partial or 100% of the cost, based on the family’s household income. According [Read More.]
Estero Town Center, Williams Road improvements and Ben Hill Griffin landscape addressed by Council on February 3, 2021
Public Comment on non-agenda items: 1 resident representing the ECCL spoke regarding the proposed veterans recognition pocket park and 1 resident spoke about the Estero High School girls soccer team recent win and upcoming game on February 11. Ordinance 2020-09 – Estero Town Center Zoning Case Council started their meeting with a public hearing regarding a request to amend the zoning for the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s Plaza) to allow a Firestone Complete Auto Care Store. The proposal was to construct a 6,400 square foot facility for Firestone Complete Auto Care on approximately 1.4 acres of a 3-acre site. The [Read More.]
Estero Country Club expansion, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and old post office addressed by the Design Review Board on January 27, 2021
Estero Country Club expansion – public hearing The applicant was requesting a limited development order for a 2,169 square foot expansion of the existing clubhouse, to construct 2 new bocce ball courts, replace the temporary pickle ball courts with permanent courts and to modify the parking and landscaping in the area. The pickle ball courts will be further away from residents than the temporary pickle ball courts were, and the courts will not be lit. The applicant stated that the paddles and balls used on the bocce ball courts are designed to reduce the noise of play by 30-35 percent. [Read More.]
Village of Estero seeking volunteers for a new land use board
Estero is forming a Planning, Zoning & Design Board as a result of adopting its new Land Development Code. This new Board will combine the functions of the current Planning & Zoning Board and Design Review Board duties. The Board will review applications for rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, site plan approvals (development orders), and similar items for conformance with the Village Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Building design, architecture and landscaping aspects are of particular importance in maintaining Estero’s quality of life. Diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Prior experience in landscape, planning, zoning, engineering, or architecture is helpful but not [Read More.]
Village Clerk and Land Development Code’s second public hearing addressed by Council on January 27, 2021
Resolution No. 2021-01 – Village Clerk appointment Council approved this resolution appointing Carol Sacco Village Clerk. She has served as Interim Village Clerk since March and will assume the Village Clerk duties starting today, January 27, 2021. Sacco will continue to also serve as the Village’s Executive Assistant. (Resolution) Land Development Code – Second Public Hearing The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. With the assistance of Clarion Associates and Johnson Engineering, the Village has conducted numerous meetings for Council, Planning & Zoning Board, Design Review Board and the public addressing the [Read More.]
Village Clerk and Land Development Code second public hearing to be addressed by Council on Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with a resolution appointing Carol Sacco the new Village Clerk. They will then conduct a second public hearing for the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. 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 [Read More.]
Landscape maintenance, traffic signal agreement and Capital Improvements schedule addressed by Council on January 20, 2021
Mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance contract The Village of Estero contracts with private landscape maintenance companies to perform roadway landscape maintenance activities. Council voted to approve a contract with P & T Lawn and Tractor Service, Inc. to provide mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance services for a one-year period, at a rate of $127,075.00 per year. Additional fees will be added to the contract for Estero Parkway and the US 41 median landscape after each of these construction maintenance periods has ended. (Contract) Estero Crossing - Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane Traffic Signal Agreement As part of the Estero Crossing zoning approval, [Read More.]
Intermittent ramp closures on I-75 at Corkscrew Road
Motorists can expect periodic closures of the southbound and northbound ramps on I-75 and Corkscrew Road, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Crews will be resurfacing the roadway at I-75 exit 123 and related closures are planned to happen between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Friday, Feb. 12, weather permitting. According to FDOT, variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers, and motorists should follow detours. The resurfacing work is part of the I-75 at Corkscrew Road Interchange Improvement Project. The construction project improvements include constructing additional left turn lanes, extending the on and off ramps, updated lighting [Read More.]