Katy Errington elected Mayor, Jon McLain elected Vice-Mayor and three new Councilmembers take oath of office on March 17, 2021
The meeting started with a swearing-in ceremony for the three new Councilmembers: District 1, Joanne Ribble; District 2, Larry Fiesel, and District 6, Jim Ward. They were all sworn in by the Honorable Elisabeth Adams, 20th Judicial Circuit Judge. This was followed by the election of the Village’s new Mayor Katy Errington and Vice-Mayor Jon McLain. Former Mayor Bill Ribble held the Bible for his wife Joanne Ribble as she took the oath of office. Mary Fiesel held the Bible for her husband Larry Fiesel as he took the oath of office. Carol Ward held the Bible [Read More.]
Joe’s Fresh Catch, AT&T Cell Tower and The Grove reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board meeting on March 16, 2021
The Board started their meeting with a public hearing for Joe’s Fresh Catch, a seafood market and café located at 23050 Via Villagio in Coconut Point. They were requesting a license to serve beer and wine to the indoor and outdoor seating area of the café, which is limited to 28 seats. Hours of service will be 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Wednesday, 10 am to 7 pm Thursday through Saturday, and from 10 am to 2 pm Sunday for both indoor and outdoor seating areas. No outdoor entertainment is permitted. Public Comment: 1 eComment card was read [Read More.]
Lee Commissioners award contract for first phase of Corkscrew Road widening
On March 16, 2021, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract for the first phase of widening Corkscrew Road east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to four lanes. The widening project is a top-tier transportation priority for the Board. The first phase will create a six-lane, divided arterial road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway east to Fire House Lane and a four-lane divided arterial road from Fire House Lane east to Bella Terra Boulevard. The project also includes relocation of potable water, reuse and wastewater utilities. The $23.3 million contract is with Lee County-based Cougar Contracting. The roadway will [Read More.]
Estero 3/15/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 120,049,867 (2,657,106 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 29,459,032 (535,176 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,979,634 (32,959 deaths, 82,307 hospitalizations, 46,871 tests yesterday, 6.13% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 59,951 (900 deaths, 2,145 hospitalizations, 1,628 tests yesterday, 6.76% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 71,336 first doses complete, 90,194 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,175 (The death and hospitalization numbers for Estero specifically are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Estero 3/12/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 118,860,770 (2,634,979 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 29,326,182 (532,151 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,967,865 (32,744 deaths, 82,006 hospitalizations, 105,325 tests yesterday, 4.88% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 59,518 (899 deaths, 2,134 hospitalizations, 3,364 tests yesterday, 4.34% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 71,183 first doses complete, 83,320 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,166 (The death and hospitalization numbers for Estero specifically are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Three new Councilmembers to take oath of office on March 17, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a swearing-in ceremony for three new Councilmembers: District 1, Joann Ribble; District 2, Larry Fiesel, and District 6, Jim Ward. This will be followed by the election of a new mayor and vice-mayor. Proclamations will then be presented for former Planning & Zoning Board and Design Review Board members. Council will also conduct a workshop authorizing staff to interview residents who have indicated an interest to be a Board Member and Alternate to the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinating Committee representing Estero. The full agenda is [Read More.]
Vice-Mayor Katy Errington and Public Works Director David Willems participated in the Third Annual River Neighbors Update on March 9, 2021
Vice-Mayor Errington opened the meeting describing the potential uses for the Estero on the River property. She stated that the goals include preserving and protecting the river frontage and rare old growth forest, but may also include some limited residential and limited commercial development. Estero residents will be included in the planning process for this property. Errington also spoke of some of the water quality studies the Village has had conducted, as well as a program to convert septic tanks to sewer. Also taking part in the program sponsored by the Pelican Sound Water-River Committee were FGCU’s Dr. Donald Duke [Read More.]
Estero 3/11/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 118,339,476 (2,625,132 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 29,197,519 (530,179 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,962,651 (32,639 deaths, 81,763 hospitalizations, 101,363 tests yesterday, 5.00% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 59,371 (899 deaths, 2,133 hospitalizations, 3,073 tests yesterday, 4.65% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (the drop in the death and hospitalization totals is not explained on the State’s dashboard) Lee County Vaccinations: 67,746 first doses complete, 80,529 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,162 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by [Read More.]
Estero Crossing’s commercial phase approved with a condition on March 10, 2021
Estero Crossing was applying for a development order for the commercial part of their project, along with their monument signs. The site is located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Corkscrew Road and I-75. The Design Review Board conducted a public hearing for this application and approved it with a condition to add two traditional canopy trees in the buffers on the north side. The overall project consists of 270 multiple-family units, and 60,000 square feet of commercial uses. The commercial portion of this project is a separate parcel located on the [Read More.]
Joe’s Fresh Catch, AT&T Cell Tower and The Grove on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board meeting on March 16, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. with a public hearing for Joe’s Fresh Catch request for consumption of alcohol in the café and outdoor seating area. There will then be a public information meeting for the AT&T special exception request to allow a wireless telecommunications facility. They are requesting a variance to allow the construction of a 150-foot monopole 103 feet from the southern property line instead of the required 150-foot setback. The site is 3231 Coconut Road on the property of the Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge. A public information meeting will also be conducted for The [Read More.]