Budget hearings, Estero on the River FDEP funding, and Imperial Parkway monument sign were among topics covered by Council on September 8, 2022
First reading and public budget hearings Resolution No. 2022-23 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative millage rate and tentative levying of ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2022-2023 of 0.7700 mills ($0.7700 per $1,000 of assessed property value). This is the same as last year and is the lowest tax rate in southwest Florida. The second and final public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 21. Public Comment: A resident expressed concerns about any possibility of the raising of real estate taxes. Resolution No. 2022-24 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative budget for the fiscal [...]
State legislators recognized by Council on July 6, 2022
Senator Kathleen Passidomo (left) was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Katy Errington The meeting started with a proclamation recognizing the Honorable Senator and Senate President Designate Kathleen Passidomo for her commitment and innumerable contributions to the entire State of Florida. Senator Passidomo thanked Council for the proclamation and credited the Honorable Senator Ray “Ray-Rod” Rodrigues and the Honorable Representative Adam Botana for all of their hard work this past legislative session. Left to right: The Honorable Representative Adam Botana, Councilmember Larry Fiesel, the Honorable Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Vice-Mayor Jon McLain, the Honorable Ray Rodrigues, Councilmember Joann Ribble, Mayor Katy [...]
Estero Crossing and Arcos Executive Center among applicants at the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 14, 2022
The River of Life Assembly of God is planning to replace their existing monument sign with a new, double-sided, non-illuminated sign. The church is located at 21580 River Ranch Road, on the west side of the road, north of Block Lane. The Board voted to approve this application. Corsa at Estero Crossing residential development order The applicant was requesting approval of their development order for the 306 multi-family residential units in three-story buildings and 15,546 sq. ft. of commercial space of the mixed use planned development. Estero Crossing is located west of I-75 south of Corkscrew Road and east of [...]
Estero on the River loan to be paid off following vote by Council on May 18, 2022
Retiring this debt early will save the Village $4 million in interest Mayor Katy Errington presented the National Safe Boating Week proclamation to Flotilla Commander Terry Schwinghammer, Flotilla 96 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The meeting started with Mayor Katy Errington presenting a proclamation to Flotilla Commander Terry Schwinghammer proclaiming May 21-27, 2022, as National Safe Boating Week and the start of the year-around effort to promote safe boating. Resolution 2022-09 – Budget amendment for FY 2021-22 Council approved this amendment to recognize additional revenues and increased expenditures for capital projects and debt retirement. The Village has, [...]
Planning, Zoning and Design Board on May 10, 2022
The meeting started with a public hearing for the Coconut Office Center monument sign at 23421 Walden Center Drive, located on the west side of US 41, just south of Coconut Road. The applicant was requesting to replace their existing monument sign with a new sign which incorporates the approved gray and white colors of their office building. The Board voted to approve this application. Public Information Meetings Ginsberg Eye Ophthalmology The applicant was presenting in preparation of a development order for a two-story 14,840+ square foot building on Unit D1 of 204 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. on the south side [...]
River Oaks and Gulf Coast Driving Range purchase approved by Council on April 6, 2022
Councilmember Joanne Ribble (left) was congratulated on her 2022 Home Rule Hero Award byMayor Katy Errington Council acknowledged District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble who recently received a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities. This is the second year in a row that Ribble has earned this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the legislative session. Council recognized the Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which is the highest award in governmental budgeting, is presented [...]
Estero on the River trail, US 41/Pelican Colony Blvd. traffic light and FEMA map revisions were addressed by Council on December 1, 2021
Public Comment: A resident reminded Council and the audience about the Estero Rotary Club’s annual Light up Estero event scheduled Saturday, December 4 at the Estero Community Park. Ordinance 2021-11 Council started their meeting with the second reading, public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2021-11 to repeal the “transitional” Lee County ordinances which were put in place when the Village incorporated. Workshops Estero on the River trail The Estero on the River property is the 67.5-acre site along the northeast corner of US 41 and Corkscrew Road. The Village purchased 62.5 acres on this site in January 2019, and the [...]
Williams Road roundabout, Village monument signs and Estero on the River Phase 1 design contract addressed by Council on November 3, 2021
Left to right: FL-TF6 members Dustin Wagner, Christian Woolley, Sinead Imbaro (with Magnus Ares), Christopher Intartaglio, Glen Brownlee , Mayor Katy Errington, Mark Wahlig, and Shane Sibert Council started their meeting with Mayor Errington presenting keys to the city to members of the Florida USAR Task Force 6 (FL-TF6), K-9 Magnus Ares and Sinead Imbaro, police K-9 instructor & military fitness specialist, for their difficult work following the Champlain Towers condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida. The FL-TF6 is a multi-agency, multi-discipline search and rescue task force made up of members of various fire and law enforcement teams, [...]
Estero on the River public meeting held on September 30, 2020
The Village recently conducted the final public meeting for residents to provide feedback regarding their priorities for the future of the 62-acre Estero on the River property. Susana Gonzales with Canin Associates described the south and north sides of the river as having two very different characteristics, stating the 16 acres on the south side is green with a mature forest appropriate for nature and civic uses but the north side of the river is an abandoned orange grove with little to no environmental value. Gonzales then presented a number of slides with proposed uses extending from nature and the [...]
REMINDER: Don’t miss your opportunity to provide input on the Estero on the River property September 30, 2020
The Village is providing an opportunity for you to provide feedback regarding your priorities for the uses on the 62-acre Estero on the River property. Brian Canin, the Village’s consultant, has conducted one public meeting with a second scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30. Canin explains that the 16 acres on the south side of the river is green with a mature forest appropriate for nature and civic uses but the north side of the river is an abandoned orange grove more appropriate for some residential and small commercial uses. A survey is available for you to complete [...]