Estero 12/4/20 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 65,627,738 (1,514,034 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 14,249,105 (277,693 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,039,207 (19,236 deaths, 56,095 hospitalizations, 133,598 tests yesterday, 7.48% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (the previous two days’ data had an incorrect death total, the death total is Florida has not surpassed 19,000 until today) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 31,571 (594 deaths, 1,818 hospitalizations, 3,918 tests yesterday, 8.04% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (the decline in the Lee County death total is unexplained by the State health dashboard) Estero Confirmed Cases: [...]
Fifth Third Bank and Extra Space Storage to present to the Design Review Board on December 9, 2020
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, with a public information meeting for the Fifth Third Bank at Miromar Outlets Mall. They will then conduct a public hearing for the proposed paint colors for Extra Space Storage at Coconut Point. 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 the meeting here: https://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/ [...]
CARES Act, Firestone rezoning, and Land Development Code on the agenda for Council on December 9, 2020
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. , Wednesday, addressing a resolution for the Covid-19 CARES Act contracts and budget amendment They will then conduct a public hearing for a proposed zoning amendment to allow for a Firestone Tire Center at the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s plaza) and a first public hearing the Land Development Code. This will be followed by a workshop covering the Estero River north branch drainage improvements, Estero River sediment project, alternatives for the 2021 election and Estero Chamber of Commerce strategic plans for future growth and impact. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The [...]
Three Council seats open for election
Councilmembers for District 1 Bill Ribble, District 2 Howard Levitan and District 6 Nick Batos will be termed out as of March 2021. Therefore, the Village is looking for community-minded residents living in these three districts to consider running for Council. The next Village of Estero regular election will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Each candidate for Council must be a resident and qualified elector of the Village for at least 1 year before the beginning of the qualifying period, which is January 11. In addition, each Councilmember must reside in the district they represent for the duration [...]
Estero 12/2/20 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 65,132,317 (1,504,443 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 14,124,678 (276,148 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,029,030 (20,112 deaths, 55,820 hospitalizations, 130,744 tests yesterday, 8.18% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 31,243 (596 deaths, 1,811 hospitalizations, 4,315 tests yesterday, 8.71% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,020 (The data has not yet been updated for today) (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
The CARES Act, Firestone Tire Center, stormwater discharge and Land Development Code were reviewed by Council on December 2, 2020
Public Comment: A resident spoke against overgrowth in Estero. Resolution 2020-25 Covid-19 CARES Act This resolution pertains to the contracts to procure personal protective equipment and community testing for COVID-19. The total fund expenditure for Covid-19 projects is expected to be approximately $421,200, when complete. The Village is working with Lee County to receive reimbursement for these expenses through the CARES Act funding. Council voted to continue this resolution to their December 9 meeting. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance 2020-09 – Firestone Tire Center There was a second reading of this ordinance pertaining a request to amend the zoning for [...]
Planning & Zoning Board conducted a workshop addressing the Land Development Code Part 2C on December 1, 2020
Village consultants Clarion Associates and Johnson Engineering conducted a third and final workshop on the proposed Land Development Code (LDC). The LDC, which is required by the state, provides guidelines for all development and re-development in the Village. It addresses architecture, open space and parking, landscaping, sidewalks, bike/ped improvements, traffic and stormwater and the types of permits required for these projects. Part 2C of the LDC focuses on general provisions, administration, and rules of construction, interpretation and measurement. Residents may view the archived meeting by going to the Village website http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. The next Planning & Zoning Board meeting will be [...]
Estero 12/1/20 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 63,621,474 (1,475,412 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 13,653,957 (269,348 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,008,166 (18,916 deaths, 55,197 hospitalizations, 99,675 tests yesterday, 8.66% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 30,457 (587 deaths, 1,801 hospitalizations, 3,501 tests yesterday, 9.57% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Estero Confirmed Cases: 949 (The data has not yet been updated for today) (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Planning & Zoning Board to address Land Development Code Part 2C on December 1, 2020
Village consultants Clarion Associates and Johnson Engineering will conduct a workshop on the proposed Land Development Code (LDC) Part 2C. The LDC, which is required by the state, provides guidelines for all development and re-development in the Village. It addresses architecture, open space and parking, landscaping, sidewalks, bike/ped improvements, traffic and stormwater and the types of permits required for these projects. Part 2C of the LDC focuses on general provisions, administration, and rules of construction, interpretation and measurement. 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 [...]
Firestone Tire Center, stormwater discharge and Land Development Code on the agenda for Council on December 2, 2020
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing the second reading of ordinances for a proposed zoning amendment to allow for a Firestone Tire Center at the Estero Town Center (Lowe’s plaza) and an ordinance pertaining to the prohibition of illicit discharges to stormwater systems. Council will then conduct a workshop on the Land Development Code. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for residents to view and/or participate in the meeting: View the meeting online, but not participate: You may watch the meeting via the Village of Estero website link: https://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. View the [...]