Utility improvements and supplemental staffing among topics for Council on May 3, 2023
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing a contract with Banks Engineering to design utility improvements at See See Street off Corkscrew Road. Council will then review Staff’s recommendation of three firms to provide supplemental staffing to the Village, and adopting a revised travel and expense reimbursement policy. There will be a first reading of Ordinance 2023-05 updating the capital improvements element which includes the Capital Improvement Program approved for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. Council will hold a workshop with an update of code compliance mitigation and payment. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the [Read More.]
Lee County to hold public meeting re the Alico Road Extension Project – Phase 1
Lee County will hold a public information meeting about Phase 1 of the Alico Road Extension Project 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, May 11, at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU, 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers. This project designs the extension of Alico Road north to connect with State Road 82 at the Sunshine Boulevard intersection. This meeting will specifically cover Phase 1 of the design, which includes existing Alico Road to Green Meadow Road. A public meeting will be held later this year to discuss Phases 2 and 3 when more information is available for those segments. [Read More.]
Volunteers helped keep Estero’s roads litter-free throughout the season
Hugh Ivany, Randy Perry, Dwight and Helen Jacobs Many Estero residents have been volunteering their time to help keep Estero litter-free and beautiful. Total litter collected since the end of last season from Williams Road, Estero Parkway, and Via Coconut Point - the three roads in the Village’s Adopt A Road Program - was 3,098 pounds. Our volunteers have collected 5,238 pounds - or 2.6 tons - of litter since the start of this successful initiative in the fall of 2021. Anne Rupp and Annette Paul This program currently includes participants from Cascades, Genova, Mirasol, Pelican [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County April 21, 2023
On Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26, motorists should expect westbound Corkscrew Road between Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and Wildcat Run to be reduced to one lane for crews to mill the asphalt. Paving of this area is scheduled for early May. The contractor continues work outside of the travel lanes. This work includes installing drainage, performing concrete work and earthwork, clearing & grubbing, and prepping for sod. Motorists should expect construction vehicles and concrete trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Crews continue work on the box culvert near the wildlife crossing. This week the bridge crews will begin [Read More.]
Lee County looking for your input on rebuilding following Hurricane Ian
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to form the Recovery Task Force. This group is hosting a series of 16 town hall meetings giving residents, leaders, and businesses throughout our community an opportunity to learn about the work of the Recovery Task Force and provide input on what is needed to repair and rebuild more resilient to future hazards we may face Plan to attend the town hall meeting at the Estero Recreation Center from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, where you will be able to [Read More.]
Keys to the city presented to former councilmembers during the Council meeting on April 19, 2023
The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain reading a proclamation for Arbor Day. Marlene Naratil and Mayor Jon McLain This was followed by Mayor McLain presenting a proclamation for the former Vice Chair of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board Marlene Naratil. Naratil was one of the original board members and had served on the board for six years and seven months. Front row: Jim Boesch, Mayor Jon McLain, Katy Errington, Jim Wilson. Second row: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Larry Fiesel, Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble. Third row Councilmembers George Zalucki, Rafael Lopez. Mayor McLain then presented keys to [Read More.]
Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in taste, odor and color of their water
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual from May 1 through May 21. This is a routine measure that is common for water utilities using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. Residents who use a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment can be installed. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding water to tanks. Customers may notice a temporary change in the taste, odor and color of the water, which [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society appreciation event
Nice turn out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony including: Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmember Jim Ward, Engage Estero President Jim Gilmartin, EHS Board President Gail Langner, former Mayor Bill Ribble, EHS Vice President Roslyn Gula, Estero Forever Foundation President John Quinn and Councilmember George Zalucki. On April 15, the Estero Historical Society held a ribbon-cutting and appreciation event to thank those individuals and organizations that assisted with the newly constructed ADA ramp project at their historic buildings in Estero Park. Board President Gail Langner stated they could not have completed this project without the generosity of the Estero Forever Foundation, Estero Council [Read More.]
Keys to the city to be presented to former councilmembers during the Council meeting on April 19, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation for former Planning, Zoning & Design Board member Marlene Naratil. They will then present former Councilmembers Katy Errington, Jim Boesch and Jim Wilson with a key to the city, followed by a short reception. Topics to be addressed include: the re-appointment of 3 Planning, Zoning & Design Board members, Phase 1 Estero Parkway reuse main design contract, Williams Road widening preliminary design and engineering project, and revisions to a contract for disaster management services. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village [Read More.]
Downtown Estero and Williams Road rezoning addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on April 11, 2023
Public Hearing Downtown Estero infrastructure Development Order The Board reviewed the development order for this project located on the east side of US 41 north of Broadway and east of the Broadway Shoppes. This development order is only for the infrastructure of the site including roads, parking, stormwater collection/detention, landscaping, and utilities. The overall Downtown Estero project consists of 310 multiple-family units, and approximately 30,000 square feet of commercial uses. Proposed future construction of 300 multi-family (market rate rental apartments) in 3-4 story buildings. Two buildings will be mixed-use with 5,000 square feet of non-residential uses, and the third building [Read More.]