Planning, Zoning & Design Board conducted initial workshop on April 20, 2021
The new Planning, Zoning & Design Board members are (front left to right): Kristin Jeannin, James Tatooles and Marlene Naratil. (Back, left to right) Anthony Gargano, Howard Levitan, Leonard “Scotty” Wood III and Mike Sheeley. Not pictured: Barry Jones and Jim Wallace Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Village Land Use Attorney Nancy Stroud gave a presentation to the new Planning, Zoning & Design Board regarding the land use regulation processes. Topics covered Florida public official laws pertaining to government in the sunshine, financial disclosure and conflict of interest disclosure. The role of this new board was described [Read More.]
Estero 4/20/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below). HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 142,453,783 (3,035,771 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,777,564 (568,277 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,178,783 (35,209 deaths, 88,521 hospitalizations, 82,264 tests yesterday, 6.89% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 66,959 (947 deaths, 2,281 hospitalizations, 2,199 tests yesterday, 8.87% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 111,183 first doses complete, 190,962 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,409 (The death and hospitalization [Read More.]
Estero 4/16/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below). HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 139,488,232 (2,991,956 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,556,889 (565,986 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,155,744 (35,000 deaths, 87,943 hospitalizations, 106,502 tests yesterday, 6.83% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 66,058 (940 deaths, 2,272 hospitalizations, 3,561 tests yesterday, 7.36% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 116,193 first doses complete, 177,256 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,388 (The death and hospitalization numbers [Read More.]
Florida Dept. of Health in Lee County encouraging residents to sign up for vaccine appointment online
Schedule your own appointment time online to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Lee County Vaccination Site, located inside the former Sears location at the Edison Mall. Book an appointment by going to https://myvaccine.fl.gov/ and clicking “check my status.” From the “check my status” page, you can verify your information is in the system and then select an appointment to book online. Vaccination appointments are listed up to two weeks in advance, with some appointments available as soon as the same day. If you need any help scheduling an appointment, please call the scheduling assistance line at 833-540-2032. Please share this [Read More.]
Irrigation conservation and water shortage ordinances among topics to be addressed by Council on April 21, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing an interlocal agreement with the Lee County Port Authority for “Tall Structure” notification and the appointment of a representative and alternate to the Lee County MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee. They will then address ordinances pertaining to year-round landscape irrigation conservation measures and water shortage or water shortage emergency declarations. Workshop items include land use and zoning procedures, Community Development software and septic to sewer. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the [Read More.]
Estero 4/14/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below). HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 137,847,272 (2,965,199 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,400,193 (564,098 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,141,686 (34,829 deaths, 87,523 hospitalizations, 90,357 tests yesterday, 7.44% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 65,544 (940 deaths, 2,263 hospitalizations, 2,958 tests yesterday, 7.44% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 115,626 first doses complete, 168,945 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,367 (The death and hospitalization numbers [Read More.]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Community Park on April 21, 2021
Residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Acceptable items include: Rechargeable/lead acid batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries are garbage. Liquid oil based paint; hard or empty paint cans are garbage Liquid latex paint; hard or empty paint cans re garbage Household cleaning chemicals Pool supplies Flares; ammunition Electronics, TV, printers, monitors, scanners, etc., small items/cords/cables can be disposed of as garbage Compact fluorescent lamps Fluorescent tubes Automotive fluids; the containers can be returned to the residents [Read More.]
Estero 4/12/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below). HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 136,299,006 (2,940,833 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,242,193 (562,428 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,125,846 (34,720 deaths, 87,024 hospitalizations, 20,705 tests yesterday, 8.00% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 64,922 (933 deaths, 2,255 hospitalizations, 153 tests yesterday, 5.88% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 112,967 first doses complete, 163,565 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,357 (The death and hospitalization numbers [Read More.]
Planning, Design & Zoning Board to conduct workshop on April 20, 2021
The Board will meet for the first time at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, to review the role of this new PDZ Board. Among the topics to be reviewed are the types of cases the Board will review, process changes, Florida public official laws and the role of staff. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers will be available for public comment, in accordance with social distancing orders. Participants are to wear their own-supplied mask. Residents may view [Read More.]
FGCU Estero River Water Quality Report, landscape and intersection improvements reviewed by Council on April 7, 2021
Public comment on non-agenda items: one resident thanked David Willems and Mary Gibbs for attending and participating in the recent School Board meeting re the proposed K-8 school;1 resident spoke in opposition to that school and 1 resident spoke of the irrigation problems along Estero Parkway. Resolution No. 2021-10 - Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane traffic signal FY 2020-2021 budget amendment Council adopted this resolution approving the use of additional Village funds for the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane traffic signal (in front of Lowes plaza) to improve the safety and traffic flow along Corkscrew Road. Zoning and development order approvals required the adjacent [Read More.]