Land purchase contingencies, updated FEMA maps and the Village’s reserve policy to be addressed by Council on Wednesday, November 28, 2018
The Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with a legislative update by State Senator Kathleen Passidomo and recognition of the award of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Village’s comprehensive annual financial report. Also on the agenda is the ranking of consultants for the design and permitting services for Coconut Road crosswalks and drainage Improvements and the second reading and public hearing for ordinances repealing inapplicable Lee County-only regulations. Council will then conduct workshops on land purchase contingencies, updated FEMA maps, the Village’s reserve policy and a presentation by Nolen Rollins on behalf of [Read More.]
Veterans Day in Estero in 2018
Estero High School Color Guard Presentation of Flags At least two different ceremonies were held in Estero to honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s military. The first ceremony was conducted at the Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge #2753 on November 11. Village Councilmembers joined approximately 70 others honoring Estero veterans. The featured speaker was Gold Star Mother and District 4 Councilmember Katy Errington. Also taking the stage were Mayor Jim Boesch, District 3 Councilmember Jon McLain and FGCU’s Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FGCU Foundation Christopher Simoneau. This [Read More.]
SAVE THE DATE for these upcoming popular events in Estero
December 1 – Light up Estero! 4 – 7 p.m., Rotary Club of Estero’s annual Christmas event at Estero Community Park December 2 – Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 2nd annual bazaar at the Koreshan State Park December 14 – 16 – Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Miromar Outlets Mall December 17 – “An Evening under the Shadow Wood” 6 p.m., Estero High School Culinary Program’s gourmet fundraiser at Shadow Wood Golf & Country Club January 13 – Estero Concert Series – 3 p.m., 1st chamber music concert of the season at Koreshan State [Read More.]
Edera development approved by the Design Review Board on November 14, 2018
The Design Review Board conducted a public hearing for Edera, located on the southeast corner of Via Coconut and Williams Road, at their meeting on November 14. Edera is a multi-family development of 180 apartment units in four buildings consisting of studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with elevators and 398 parking spaces, 151 of which will be under the buildings. The apartments are designed to serve as workforce housing for teachers and public servants. They will require a minimum of one-year leases and are proposed to range in price between $1200 - $1400 per month. Among the amenities will [Read More.]
Estero Recreation Center to host new classes
The Estero Recreation Center has added several new classes for youth and adults, including: Youth Improv: Participants will learn the art of improv. 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. The cost is $75 per month, per participant. This class is for youth ages eight to 18. For more information please contact the instructor, Steve Cobb at 239-494-7633. Tang Soo Do: A South Korean martial art that participants learn self-defense, discipline, confidence and respect. 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Participants are divided into class times by age. Classes are for ages three to adult. The cost starts at $69 per month per participant; [Read More.]
Design Review Board to conduct public hearing for Coconut Point Tract 1-A/Edera on Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for Edera, a development of 180 multifamily apartments with amenities, at their meeting at 5:30 p.m., November 14. Edera is located on the southeast corner of Via Coconut and Williams Road. The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/.
Gas pump security measures, roadway monument signage, Estero Parkway and Estero River maintenance among items Council addressed on November 7, 2018
Proclamations Village Councilmembers presented former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott with a proclamation recognizing his legacy of service in law enforcement in Lee County and expressing appreciation for his dedication and commitment to the citizens of Estero. Shown left to right: Jon McLain, Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Mike Scott, Howard Levitan, Mayor Jim Boesch, Jim Wilson, Katy Errington and Nick Batos. Councilmembers also presented a proclamation to local Purple Heart veterans proclaiming the Village of Estero as a Purple Heart Village and encouraging the citizens of Estero to show their appreciation for the sacrifices that the Purple Heart recipients have made [Read More.]
Gas pump security measures and ranking of consultants for roadway monument signage among items on the Council’s agenda Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Councilmembers will conduct a second hearing for an ordinance providing for retail gas pump security measures and approve a ranking of consultants for branding and roadway monument signage at their meeting at 9:30 a.m., November 7. In addition, they will hold workshops addressing Estero Parkway roadway and sidewalks, and Estero River maintenance. The agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/ Council meetings are held at the Village Hall at 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, adjacent to the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
Council takes another step toward acquiring land adjacent to the Estero River at their special meeting on October 31, 2018
Council adopted a new resolution approving the purchase and sale agreement with the Trust for Public Land for 62 acres of land adjacent to the Estero River at their meeting on October 31. This special meeting was conducted to waive the rules in order to reconsider the vote from the last meeting on Resolution 2018-18 and address this new resolution. (Resolution 2018-20) The Village Attorney, the Village Land Use Attorney and the Village Manager will review the agreement to identify any issues which need to be addressed during the due diligence period over the next 40 days. The final decision [Read More.]
Planning & Zoning Board conducted public information meetings for a Pregnancy Resource Center and Park Place of Estero on October 23, 2018
Public Information Meeting Pregnancy Resource Center The applicant is requesting to rezone 5.2 acres from AG-2 to Community Facilities Planned Development at 21560 River Ranch Road, located south of Corkscrew Road and on the west side of River Ranch, adjacent to River of Life Church. This proposed rezoning request would allow the existing residence to be used as a Pregnancy Resource Center. The applicant is part of a network of non-profit pregnancy clinics and education centers operating in Lee and Collier County for the past 20 years. They provide medically based pregnancy confirmation and education for men and women facing [Read More.]