Estero’s AAA S&P bond rating announced during the Council meeting on December 4, 2024
Front: Mayor Jon McLain, Stephanie EnglishBack: Councilmembers Larry Fiesel, Lori Fayhee, Rafael Lopez,Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Jim Ward & George Zalucki The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting a proclamation in honor of the late Leonard “Scotty” Wood III to his wife Stephanie English. Scotty had served a total of 9 years on the Planning, Zoning & Design Board and as chairman from 2020 to 2024. He also had been an active volunteer within the Estero community for many years. Public comment on non-agenda items: A resident recommended the speed limit on US41 be reduced. Action [Read More.]
Four public information meetings scheduled for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 10, 2024
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with public information meetings for development orders for pickleball courts at Estero Country Club, Summercrest (formerly Estero Townhomes) on the corner of Corkscrew Road and Sandy Lane, and Via Coconut on the west side of Via Coconut Point The Board will also conduct a public information meeting for the Estero Sports Park located north of Williams Road and east of Via Coconut Point. There will then be a workshop to address Home 2 Suites located in Coconut Point Mall. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the [Read More.]
Estero Sports Park master plan on the agenda for Council on December 4, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a proclamation for the late Leonard “Scotty” Wood, who had most recently served as chairman of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board. The Estero Sports Park project and design team will review the results of the two recent public information meetings and provide the project’s schedule. Other topics include a S & P Global Bond Rating and the Coconut Trace zoning ordinance. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. [Read More.]
Village of Estero notified of FEMA decision to maintain Community Rating System classification and NFIP policyholder discounts
Decision comes after 8 months of effort by Estero demonstrating decisions rooted in adherence to FEMA requirements and guidelines The Village of Estero was notified today, November 21, 2024, that FEMA will maintain the Village of Estero’s rating and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder discounts following 8 months of diligent work by the Village to provide all requested and required documentation. Estero residents with policies issued under the NFIP will maintain the discount rate of 20%. Estero has enjoyed an exemplary working relationship with FEMA. The Village joined the NFIP following incorporation in 2015, and in 2017, received a [Read More.]
Flood mitigation project and 10th anniversary among topics addressed by Council on November 20, 2024
Florida Power & Light FPL representatives Charlotte Miller, FPL External Affairs Manager, and Josh Whitaker provided explanations for the power outages experienced in the community following Hurricane Milton. Causes included salt spray not disbursed due to lack of rain, and wind loosening electrical connections as well as falling vegetation. FPL representatives plan to come back for a workshop in January. Action Items Resolution 2024-22 – Budget amendment Finance Director Kevin Greenville explained the Village performs budget amendments throughout each fiscal year as new appropriations, transfers, or increased revenue occur. To ensure there are no excess expenditures, Village staff completed a [Read More.]
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Flood mitigation project and 10th anniversary among topics for Council on November 20, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing resolutions pertaining to Florida Power & Light’s level of service and a budget amendment. They will then consider an engineering study for the area affected by both the Estero River North Branch and South Branch located along Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. Other topics include a Hurricane Milton Funding Agreement, and a second reading and public hearing for a zoning amendment for a 7-acre tract located within the 38-acre Plaza Del Sol. This will be followed by recognizing the 10th anniversary, honoring “Mr. Estero” Don Eslick, the incorporation team [Read More.]
Village to acknowledge 10th anniversary by honoring “Mr. Estero” Don Eslick, incorporation team, and first councilmembers on November 20, 2024
The Village Council plans to honor the late “Mr. Estero” Don Eslick by presenting a framed image of a memorial plaque to his wife Suzie during a 10th anniversary reception following their Council meeting at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The actual bronze plaque will hang in the Village Hall. Council will also acknowledge those who were actively involved in the incorporation effort as well as Estero’s first councilmembers. BACKGROUND In July 2013, Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) volunteers formed a transition team to begin the incorporation effort. The team included ECCL Chairman Emeritus Don Eslick (aka “Mr. Estero”), Chairman [Read More.]
Woodfield and Coconut Trace addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 12, 2024
Woodfield Public Hearings Woodfield was requesting a development order for the first phase of its mixed-use development on 45.6-acres located on the northwest corner of US 41 and Coconut Road. The first phase of the project will include the infrastructure, including stormwater retention, roadways, utilities, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, parks and a landscaped roundabout at Coconut Road and Walden Center Drive. In addition, Phase 1 plans call for two apartment buildings with 291 units, 25,000 square feet of retail, two parking garages and the pedestrian paseo or restaurant row on the southeast corner. The planned architecture is Spanish Colonial Revival style [Read More.]
Village to conduct second public meeting on the Estero Sports Park & Village of Estero branding & placemaking on November 19, 2024
The Village of Estero will be holding the second of two Public Information Meetings to provide updates on the progress related to the Estero Sports Park and Village of Estero branding & placemaking. The second Public Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:00PM-7:00PM at the Estero Community Church located at 21115 Design Parc Ln, Estero, FL 33928. The formal presentation will start at 5:30 PM. Estero Sports Park Design: The Village of Estero secured a long-term lease on approximately 53 acres of Lee County School District property located west of Estero High School with the intent [Read More.]