Council approved the lowest millage rate in southwest Florida at their meeting on September 18, 2019
The meeting started with a presentation by Census Bureau Recruiting Manager Don Radcliff. He described the importance of registering all Estero residents as the results of the 2020 Census will help determine the state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. They are hiring workers to earn extra income while helping get everyone counted. If interested, please go to www.2020census.gov/jobs and fill out the application. (Presentation) Public Hearings Resolution No. 2019-16 – Ad valorem taxes Council approved this resolution, once again reducing the Village’s tax rate. The new tax rate is 0.7726 [Read More.]
Council to address final millage rate, FY 2019-2020 budget and Estero Parkway landscape with lighting options at their meeting at 5:30 p.m., September 18, 2019
The meeting will start Wednesday evening with a presentation on the US 2020 Census by Census Bureau Recruiting Manager Don Radcliff, followed by public hearings adopting the final levying of ad valorem taxes and approving the FY 2019-2020 budget. Council will then consider two grant applications to the Florida Department of Transportation to pay for the installation of landscaping along US-41 and two options for request for bids for Estero Parkway landscape improvements with and without streetlights. Finally, Council will address the Master Interlocal Agreement regarding the distribution formula for the allocation of revenue from the local option fuel tax [Read More.]
Design Review Board conducted a public information meeting for the Hilton Garden Inn on September 11, 2019
Representatives for Hilton Garden Inn presented their plans for a 115-room, 5-story hotel to be located on the corner of Via Villagio and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard, just east of the Estero Fire Rescue Coconut Point Station. The proposed building will be undulated vertically and horizontally, and painted in three colors: Venetian yellow, classic yellow and white, along with simulated stone features and a tile roof. The amenities include a restaurant/bar, meeting room and pool. They propose to have 10 off-site parking spaces across the street for use by the staff. They will be requesting a 4th sign on the wall [Read More.]
Design Review Board to conduct public information meeting for Hilton Garden Inn on Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Design Review Board will conduct a public information meeting for the Hilton Garden Inn located on the corner of Via Villagio and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard, just east of the Estero Fire Rescue Coconut Point at 5:30 p.m. September 11. 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.
Millage rate, budget and Distinguished Budget Preparation Award among topics addressed by Council on September 4, 2019
Left to right: Councilmembers Jim Boesch, Jon McLain, Mayor Bill Ribble, Commissioner Ray Sandelli, Vice-Mayor Katy Errington, Councilmembers Nick Batos and Jim Wilson. The meeting started with District 3 Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli introducing himself to the Council and residents. Sandelli was appointed by Governor DeSantis last month to fill the vacancy left as a result of the passing of Larry Kiker. Sandelli stated he is a native of New Jersey, served with the Navy’s Blue Angels, has a 40-year career in real estate and has 3 children. He thanked the local mayors for meeting with him [Read More.]
Spring Run Golf Club, Shoppes at University Highlands, and Coconut Office Center presented before the Design Review Board on August 28, 2019
Public Information Meeting Spring Run Golf Club A representative for the Spring Run Golf Club, located on the south side of Coconut Road in The Brooks, gave a presentation on proposed changes to their gate house. They are planning to expand the building with a Porte- cohere, widening the center median, changing some of the landscaping and updating the existing monument sign and adding a monument sign on the opposite side of the entrance. (Presentation) No voting occurs during Public Information Meetings. Public Hearing Shoppes at University Highlands A representative for the Shoppes at University Highlands presented their two proposed [Read More.]
Micci variance, Coconut Point Farmers Market and FBC Home Concept Sales & Display presented before the Planning & Zoning Board on August 20, 2019
Public Hearings Micci variance The property owner requested an administrative variance to reduce a required side yard setback from 5 feet to 4.91 feet for an existing single-family residence at 10124 North Silver Palm Drive in Copper Oaks. The Board approved this request with staff conditions. Coconut Point Farmers Market Coconut Point Farmers Market was applying for a temporary permit to operate a seasonal farmers market between 9:00 am and 1:00 p.m. one day a week from October 3 to April 30, 2020. The Board approved this application. FBC Home Concept Sales & Display The applicant was requesting variances for [Read More.]
Hurricane Dorian Update – 5
The Village of Estero is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian as it progresses northward along the eastern coast of Florida, along with our partners in Lee County and the Estero and San Carlos Park Fire teams. Likely Impact: Hurricane Dorian is presently a category 3 storm, though it is not expected to provide a significant impact to Estero. The projected course will take the storm up the eastern coast of Florida. What We Have Done: All major Village stormwater systems and ditches have been cleared, including the ditch along the railroad. Generators are on standby, should sanitary sewer pump stations lose [Read More.]
Hurricane Dorian Update – 4
The Village of Estero is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian as it progresses northward along the eastern coast of Florida, along with our partners in Lee County and the Estero and San Carlos Park Fire teams. Likely Impact: The weather forecast is clarifying. Hurricane Dorian is presently a category 4, though it is not expected to provide a significant impact to Estero. Expect 2-5 inches of rain tomorrow, with tropical storm force wind gusts (not sustained), and no storm surge. Need to Know: Lee County schools will be open Tuesday, September 3. What We Have Done: All major Village stormwater systems [Read More.]
Hurricane Dorian Update – 3
The Village of Estero is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian as it progresses towards Florida, along with our partners in Lee County and the Estero and San Carlos Park Fire teams. No evacuations are required at this time. Likely Impact: The weather forecast is clarifying. Though Hurricane Dorian has intensified to a category 5, it is not expected to provide a significant impact to Estero. Expect 2-5 inches of rain today and tomorrow, with tropical storm force wind gusts (not sustained), and no storm surge. What We Have Done: All major Village stormwater systems and ditches have been cleared, including the [Read More.]