Utilities expansion program manager and gas franchise agreement among items addressed by Council on June 16, 2021
Council started their meeting by addressing a utilities expansion program management contract. The Village has prioritized protecting the Estero River and is considering a program to expand utilities within the community, replacing septic tanks with central sewer and water. To fully consider and execute a utilities expansion program, the assistance of a program manager is required to serve as the Village’s representative to the community. Scott Shannon, of Woodard & Curran, was selected to serve as program manager. Scott will act as an extension of Village staff, garnering public input, facilitating the Council decision-making process, completing grant applications, implementing assessments [Read More.]
Utilities expansion program management and cloud server transition among items to be addressed on June 16, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday addressing a utilities expansion program management contract. The Village has prioritized protecting the Estero River and is considering a program to expand utilities within the community, replacing septic tanks with central sewer. A program manager is required to assist with this program. Council will then review transitioning the Village’s data storage to the cloud which would improve the Village’s cybersecurity and the ability to work remotely. There will be second readings of Ordinances 2021-04 and 2021-08, appointing co-chairs to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board, and Roads and Bridges Article VI, [Read More.]
Estero Crossing restaurant and Clean Machine Car Wash among projects reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 8, 2021
Public Information Meeting The meeting started with a public information meeting for the Oak & Stone restaurant, the first commercial building to request a development order in the Estero Crossing development. The applicant is proposing a one-story 5,300± square foot restaurant with white smooth finished stucco, stone columns, balconies with rustic wood detailing, barrel tiled roofs and trellises on the building. There will be an outdoor patio on the south side of the restaurant. Plans call for the restaurant to be open for lunch and dinner. (Presentation) Estero Crossing is located 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Corkscrew Road [Read More.]
Estero Crossing restaurant and Lee Health Medical Building among projects to be reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 8, 2021
The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the Oak & Stone restaurant, a proposed one-story 5,300± square foot restaurant on an outparcel located at the northeast portion of Estero Crossing on the south of Corkscrew Road. There will then be a workshop for an art sculpture to be located at Estero Crossing. Public hearings will be conducted for the Clean Machine Car Wash located on the east side of US 41 at the intersection of US 41 and Vintage Parkway, Extra Space Storage at Coconut Point and Lee Health Medical Building located on [Read More.]
Via Coconut Point landscape design contract, Community Development software and FY 21/22 budget among topics addressed by Council on June 2, 2021
Councilmember Joanne Ribble (left) was congratulated on her 2022 Home Rule Hero Award by Mayor Katy Errington Council started their meeting with Mayor Katy Errington acknowledging Councilmember Joanne Ribble’s Florida League of Cities’ 2021 Home Rule Hero Award. The League recently recognized Councilmember Ribble with this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the 2021 Legislative Session. As District 1 Councilmember, Ribble is liaison to the League, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. She has also been elected to serve as secretary to the southwest chapter. Via Coconut Point Landscape Design Contract Via Coconut Point [Read More.]
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s June Safety & Security Tip: Lighting and Home Security
Residential burglaries are usually crimes of opportunity. Burglars carefully determine the ease of entry, visibility to neighbors and the location of surveillance devices. Upon approaching a potential target, criminals attempt to determine whether a home is occupied or vacant, the potential value of property within the home and likelihood of being noticed. Lighting, both interior and exterior, is a remarkable deterrent. Properly installed and aimed exterior lighting tends to dissuade burglars from approaching your home. Motion-sensing lights, installed near the perimeter of your property, often startle would-be burglars and encourage them to move on. Interior lights controlled by automatic timers [Read More.]
Estero 5/28/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine for use by those aged 12-15 (this vaccine was previously approved for use by those aged 16+). This is expected to be available via the existing channels, as well as new pharmacy locations. HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 169,129,812 (3,514,484 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 33,228,958 (593,675 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,320,818 (37,512 deaths, 94,930 hospitalizations, 76,576 tests yesterday, 3.06% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 73,462 (1,004 deaths, 2,377 hospitalizations, 2,559 tests yesterday, 3.87% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) [Read More.]
Elks Lodge conducted a special Memorial Day ceremony on May 31, 2021
The ceremony started with Boy Scout Troop #30 retiring the old American flag that had flown in front of the Elks Lodge and putting up a new one. David Gerber played taps while Councilmembers and many local residents solemnly observed this traditional service. All joined in for the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by everyone entering the Lodge for a program and luncheon. Keynote speaker for this Memorial Day ceremony was Village of Estero Mayor Katy Errington who is also a Gold Star Mother. The next scheduled event at the Lodge is a celebration flag ceremony on Flag Day [Read More.]
Via Coconut Point landscape design contract and FY 21/22 budget among topics on the agenda for Council on June 2, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, acknowledging District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble’s Florida League of Cities’ Home Rule Hero Award. They will then consider contracts for the Via Coconut Point landscape design and Community Development software consultant. There will be a first reading of Ordinance 2021-08 pertaining to appointing co-chairpersons to the Planning Zoning and Design Board, and Ordinance 2021-08 pertaining to prohibiting physical interaction between a pedestrian and an occupant of a motor vehicle that is not legally parked. Workshop items include FY 21/22 budget introduction, RFP for state legislative and executive branch lobbying services, and [Read More.]
Former Estero Councilmember and first Mayor Nick Batos honored by Estero High School on May 27, 2021
Estero High School Principal Michael Amabile, former Principal Clayton Simmons, Culinary Program Chef Shanna Ross and Senior Class President Lillian Broduer were among those who came to honor former Councilmember and Estero’s first mayor Nick Batos with a paver in his name to be located at the front of the school. Nick was given this special recognition as he had served as the Village Council’s liaison to the Estero High School during his two terms on Council. Among the many projects Nick worked on in conjunction with the school, his major contribution was initiating the “Evening under the Shadow Wood” [Read More.]