Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29, motorists should expect signal crews working in the Ben Hill Griffin Parkway intersection. Crews will be setting signal uprights. This is scheduled to be a moving operation with intermittent closures of the westbound to northbound and southbound to westbound turn lanes. During daytime hours, motorists should expect the westbound right turn lane from Corkscrew Road to northbound Ben Hill Griffin Parkway closed for crews to perform underground utility work. Motorists will still be able to make right turns while this work occurs, however [Read More.]
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s new bicycle map
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization recently released the 4th Edition Countywide Bicycle Facility Map. The updated map can be seen here.
Village monument signs and roadway contracts among topics addressed by Council on April 20, 2022
Council presented Burt Saunders, Esq., Gray Robinson P.A., with a proclamation recognizing him for serving as Village Attorney since the Village’s first meeting on March 17, 2015 through April 20, 2022. Saunders was acknowledged for being uniquely qualified to provide assistance to a newly established government, and being integral to establishing procedures from the Village’s initial startup to present. Council presented Derek Rooney, Esq., Gray Robinson P.A., with a proclamation recognizing him for serving as Village Attorney, assisting Council with many issues and also assisting staff in numerous areas, including general Municipal Law, Code Enforcement and Land Use. Action Items [Read More.]
Roadway improvements and “River Oaks” purchase among topics for Council on April 20, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, and will be asked to take a final vote in order to proceed with the purchase of the 10-acre “River Oaks” property at the east end of Broadway Avenue. They will then address contracts for the demolition of deteriorating structures on the Estero on the River property, Williams Road bike/pedestrian improvements, Ben Hill Griffin Parkway improvements and additional US 41 landscape maintenance. Council will also conduct a workshop on the Village of Estero northern monument sign concepts. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: UPDATE: Due to weather and other unforeseen conditions, LARGE DELIVERY TRUCKS HEADED TO WILDCAT RUN MUST CONTINUE TO USE THE FPL EASEMENT TO ACCESS WILDCAT RUN again from Monday, April 18 through Wednesday, April 20. Passenger vehicles and small delivery trucks can use the entrance during this work. Residents and guests at Wildcat run should expect crews working in the community entrance to remove pavers, complete asphalt work, and install curb in the area. Signs are posted to direct trucks to use the detour. On Friday, April 15, [Read More.]
Estero on the River, Genova, and Estero Crossing among the presentations to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on April 12, 2022
Lockwood House The meeting started with a short briefing on the Estero on the River property by Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Public Works Director David Willems. This is the 67-acre property off of US 41 and Corkscrew Road. The portion of the property south of the river will be rezoned for park and open space public use. The Village plans to construct walking trails as the first phase. The property contains several older buildings and structures that had previously been identified as potential historical resources. The Village hired Archaeological Consultants, Inc., to conduct a Cultural Resource Assessment Survey [Read More.]
Council conducted a workshop pertaining to the Village-owned property at 8801 Corkscrew Road on April 13, 2022
Mayor Katy Errington, Councilmembers Larry Fiesel, Jim Ward, Joanne Ribble, Jim Boesch, Jim Wilson, and Village Attorney Burt Saunders visited the property and conducted a short workshop to walk the site and inspect the buildings. This five-acre property is just east of the Happehatchee Center and is part of the Estero on the River property. Council will review their recommendations for the property at an upcoming meeting. The next Council meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 20.
Estero on the River, Spring Run and Miromar Outlets among topics for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board meeting April 12, 2022
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a brief presentation regarding the recent Cultural Resource Assessment Survey Update prepared for the Village by Archaeological Consultants, Inc. The survey was conducted on the Estero on the River land located south of the river between US 41 and west of the Happehatchee Center property. The Board will then conduct public hearings for the Spring Run at the Brooks clubhouse expansion and Miromar Outlets signage, a workshop for a zoning amendment for Genova and public information meetings for Estero Crossing’s commercial building #1 and a rezoning application from Milan [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
River Oaks and Driving Range purchase on the agenda for Council April 6, 2022
At their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Council will be asked to approve resolutions pertaining to the purchase of the 10-acre property commonly known as “River Oaks” at the east end of Broadway Avenue, as well as the purchase of the 10-acre Gess Family Partnership and Gulf Coast Driving Range LLC-owned property located on Williams Road south and west of the Estero Community Park and Estero High School. Council also will be asked to approve a short list of firms for Village Attorney services, among other topics. A workshop will follow addressing the Estero on the River Cultural Resource Assessment [Read More.]