Design Review Board to conduct a workshop for Florida Cancer Specialists at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Florida Cancer Specialists will give a presentation on their proposed single story medical office and outpatient treatment center with supporting infrastructure and landscaping during a workshop on August 14. The proposed facility is located east of US 41 and south of Pelican Colony Boulevard. Residents are invited to attend and may speak during public comment or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/ The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Design Review Board meetings are held in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
Hurricane season preparation reminder
As we head into the peak season for hurricanes, everyone should review their hurricane preparation plans. There are a number of things you may do to prepare as this peak season starts. The Village website has a webpage which includes all the information you should need to help you prepare your family and pet plan including an emergency supply list, emergency shelters and evacuation information at http://estero-fl.gov/hurricane-season-june-1-november-30/. There also is an explanation of what to expect when it rains as well as everything you need to know about flood protection on the Village website at http://estero-fl.gov/flood-insurance-is-important-for-all/. FEMA recommends flood insurance [...]
Council addressed the millage rate, CIP, and Estero River sedimentation contract, among other topics on July 24, 2019
Public Comment on non-agenda items Five residents spoke in favor of purchasing and protecting the River Oaks Preserve, a 10-acre property located at 9541 East Broadway Avenue. Beverly MacNellis asked that Council support the purchase of a platinum sponsorship for the party honoring Don Eslick on November 16, 2019. Action Items Millage Rate – Resolution No. 2019-10 Council voted to adopt this resolution determining the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2019-2020. The proposed millage rate is 0.7750 mills, ($0.7750 per $1,000 of assessed property value) which is equal to the current year’s rate. (Resolution) Councilmember Jim Wilson asked that [...]
Council to address the millage rate, CIP, and Estero River sedimentation contract, among other topics at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Council will start the meeting with a resolution determining the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2019-2020. The proposed millage rate is 0.7750 mills, which is equal to the prior year’s rate. The two public hearings for the millage rate will be held on September 4, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. and September 18, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. A second resolution addresses the Estero on the River property which has submerged land leased from the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection. The change in ownership of the property to the Village requires a modification to the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease. [...]
Tony Sacco’s, Burger King and Estero Firestone were addressed by the Planning & Zoning Board on July 16, 2019
Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza – public hearing Representatives of Tony Sacco’s were requesting to change their alcoholic beverage license to allow for the sale of liquor in addition to beer and wine. Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza, located at Coconut Point Mall. (Presentation) The Board voted to approve changing the alcoholic beverage license from 2COP to 4COP SFS with conditions. This allows the sale of liquor on the restaurant’s premises, both inside and the outdoor section of their restaurant. Burger King Fast Food Restaurant – public hearing Representatives for Burger King were requesting zoning amendments to allow for changes [...]
Koreshan State Park needs you
Volunteers are needed at our beautiful Koreshan State Park. There are many activities scheduled throughout the year and they can use help with everything from working at the Ranger Station collecting tolls, answering phones, renting canoes and kayaks to mowing, trail/campground trimming, and historic building/bathroom/campsite cleaning. During season (October through April), they also need assistance with parking cars. Volunteers are an invaluable resource for the Florida state parks. Without proud, hardworking volunteers the parks would not be in the shape they are today. Visit www.floridastateparks.org/volunteers to fill out an application. Contact Chris Tretter, Park Services Specialist, at 239-707-8102 or via [...]
Tony Sacco’s, Burger King and Estero Firestone on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2019
The Board will conduct a public hearing for Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza, located at Coconut Point Mall, which is requesting to change their alcoholic beverage license to allow for the sale of liquor in addition to beer and wine. A public hearing will also be held for the proposed Burger King fast food restaurant at the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s Plaza). In addition, the Board will conduct a public information meeting for the proposed Estero Firestone at the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s Plaza). The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and offer comments during public input. [...]
Council addressed Estero River monitoring, Coconut Road crosswalks, Capital Improvement Program and FY 2019-20 budget on July 10, 1019
Action Items FGCU partnership - Estero River monitoring Dr. GregTolley, Professor of Marine Science and Executive Director of Florida Gulf Coast University’s (FGCU) Water School, gave a short introduction to the work to be conducted at the new school. He stated there will be 31 professors looking at sea level rise, climate change, hurricanes, sea grasses and much more. The new school’s building is to be completed in 2021. Public Works Director David Willems described a proposed contract with FGCU to provide water quality monitoring and bacteria/nutrient source identification services on the Estero River. The tidal section of the river [...]
Council to address Estero River monitoring contract, Coconut Road crosswalks, Capital Improvement Program and special assessments ordinance at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 1019
Early in the meeting, Council will review a resolution for the Village of Estero’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan followed by a contract with Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. to provide engineering services for the design and permitting services required for Coconut Road crosswalks and drainage improvements. Council will also address contracts with Florida Gulf Coast University to provide water quality monitoring and bacteria/nutrient source identification services and with CW3 Engineering, Inc. for a consultant to fill the role of Public Works Project Manager. A public hearing will be conducted to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program, followed by the [...]
Estero Parkway landscape design, Florida Cancer Specialists and Pavich Center presented before the Design Review Board on June 26, 2019
Public Information Meeting Estero Parkway landscape design Ted Tryka, project manager, presented the engineering details of the Estero Parkway roadway improvements. Representatives for Bruce Howard & Assoc. gave a presentation of their landscape design and plant selection for the project which extends from US 41 to Three Oaks Parkway. They stated they have landscaped thousands of acres of communities, including Bonita Bay and The Brooks. They have identified various plant zones on Estero Parkway and are working on an integrated look along the roadway, using trees and colorful shrubs which will be trimmed occasionally but never hedged. Over 80 percent [...]