Roadway projects, BERT and Bella Terra cell tower among topics addressed by Council on May 1, 2024
Mayor Jon McLain, Flotilla 96 Commander Michael DiPierro and Chuck Moore The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting a proclamation for National Boat Safety Week recognizing the Flotilla 96 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary offering boating safety classes, vessel safety checks and other boating safety awareness programs during the week of May 18-24. Mayor Jon McLain and 4KIDS SWFL Executive Director Rick Jacobs Mayor McClain also read a proclamation declaring May 2024 4KIDS - National Foster Care Awareness Month acknowledging the sacrifices and dedication of the many foster parents and concerned professionals working in the field of foster [Read More.]
Broadway Avenue East utility expansion and BERT among topics addressed by Council on April 17, 2024
Shown left to right: Councilmember Larry Fiesel, Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Jim Ward and George Zalucki The meeting started with Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble reading a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day, which is April 26. The proclamation states that the Village recognizes Arbor Day in the Village and urges all citizens to recognize Arbor Day, and to support efforts to protect our trees. Action Items Broadway Avenue East Utility Expansion Project Council approved a contract for $81,000, plus 10% contingency, with Florida Acquisition & Appraisal, Inc. (FLAA) to assist the Village in obtaining the easement and property required [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board chairman and members appointed by Council on April 3, 2024
Action Items Resolution 2024-04 – Selection of Planning, Zoning & Design Board members and Chairman Council passed this resolution, selecting the new members and Chairman for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board (PZDB). Four members of the PZDB have terms that expire on April 30,2024. In addition, there are two vacancies on the PZDB. Council interviewed 13 candidates for the Board last month. The following individuals were appointed to the Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board with terms as indicated: BOARD MEMBER TERM Al Paivandy 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 James E Tatooles 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 Leonard E Scotty Wood [Read More.]
Grant applications and construction management among topics addressed by Council on March 20, 2024
Action Items Infrastructure grant applications Council approved a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., to assist the Village in preparing and submitting infrastructure grant applications. The contract amount is $203,782, with a contingency of $20,000. Lee County received HUD funds to support long-term hurricane recovery for the area, and Hagerty Consulting, Inc., would work with Village staff to get grant applications submitted to Lee County before the end of May. The expected projects are. Broadway Ave West drainage, roadway, and safety improvements Village of Estero Utility Extension Projects(UEP) (Estero Bay Village, See See Street, Sandy Lane, & The Groves) Estero River [Read More.]
Estero High School students recognized by Council on March 6, 2024
Pictured above, left to right: Estero High School Cambridge Coordinator Carolyn Hutto, Kyra Ritter, Abram Saravia-Lopez, Keira Conrey, Madison White, Mollie Donaghy, Mayor Jon McLain, Hailey Jacob, Emily McDowell, Sophia Perkins, Estero High School Principal Michael Amabile. (not pictured, Aliva Ban) The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain reading a proclamation for the Estero High School and 39 high school students who were awarded the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards. These are a group of awards which recognize exceptional learner achievement in Cambridge examinations around the world. Estero High School student Kyra Ritter received the award with distinction, and [Read More.]
Bonita-Estero Rail Trail among topics reviewed by Council on February 21, 2024
Action Items Corkscrew Road River Creek sidewalk agreement River Creek Council approved a sidewalk easement agreement with GL Homes to obtain an easement for the meandering path along the River Creek Community on Corkscrew Road. They agreed to reimburse GL Homes $104,994.23, with a contingency of $10,000, once the developer builds the asphalt path. This agreement provides the Village pathway easement for the proposed 10-ft wide path on the south side of Corkscrew Road and the River Creek frontage. The Village is designing the 10-ft wide path to extend to the east property line of Bella Terra. Ordinance 2024-03 [Read More.]
Village of Estero monument signs among topics reviewed by Council on February 7, 2024
Imperial Parkway Public Comment on non-agenda items: 1 resident spoke about the potential destruction of wildlife and the environment caused by the proposed development of 10,000 homes on East Corkscrew Road. 1 resident invited Council to participate in the upcoming Rotary of Estero 5K race at Coconut Point on March 16. Schedule for Planning, Zoning & Design Board applications The meeting started with Council approving the proposed schedule for Planning, Zoning & Design Board applications. The Village Council is seeking applications for volunteer positions on this board which reviews applications for rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, site plan approvals (development orders) [Read More.]
Council conducted a special meeting to address an appeal of the Brooks Town Center apartments development order on December 13, 2023
Council conducted a public hearing for an appeal to dismiss the development order for the Brooks Town Center apartments which was approved with conditions by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on October 10, 2023. The applicants were also appealing the related Settlement Agreement. The proposed project is located at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. The project applicant applied for a development order (site plan approval) on August 3, 2023 to redevelop approximately half the site (5.33 acres) including demolishing the vacant Winn Dixie building, retaining the remaining commercial uses, and developing a multifamily project [Read More.]
Entertainment District, River Oaks Preserve and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project among topics reviewed by Council on December 6, 2023
Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kelly, Village Clerk Carol Sacco, and Mayor Jon McLain The meeting started with recognition of Village Clerk Carol Sacco who recently completed the requirements prescribed by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks for Certification. Village Manager Steve Sarkozy stated Sacco has demonstrated the highest level of professional service. Her certificate and pin were presented by Florida Association of City Clerks SW District Director and Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kell, MMC, CGSP. Public comment on non-agenda items: A Club Director with the Rotary Club of Estero thanked all for the turnout [Read More.]
Estero Entertainment District among topics addressed by Council on November 15, 2023
The meeting started with an update of the River Oaks Preserve by Marlene Rodak with the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. She described how this all-volunteer group has put in over 6,200 hours working to remove exotics, restore gopher tortoise habitat, add electricity, well water, a composting bathroom and secure storage. Their objective is to maintain this property in its natural state and encourage residents to use native landscaping. Th Village-owned preserve located at the end of Broadway Avenue East is now open on Sundays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reason the [Read More.]