Village Clerk and Land Development Code second public hearing to be addressed by Council on Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with a resolution appointing Carol Sacco the new Village Clerk. They will then conduct a second public hearing for the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. 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 meeting online as indicated above and provide public comment during the [Read More.]
Estero 1/21/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 96,594,427 (2,067,611 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 24,356,741 (404,284 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,601,011 (24,965 deaths, 68,932 hospitalizations, 108,294 tests yesterday, 10.73% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 49,116 (742 deaths, 1,993 hospitalizations, 3,842 tests yesterday, 8.49% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 34,698 cumulative first doses completed, 2,023 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,740 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Landscape maintenance, traffic signal agreement and Capital Improvements schedule addressed by Council on January 20, 2021
Mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance contract The Village of Estero contracts with private landscape maintenance companies to perform roadway landscape maintenance activities. Council voted to approve a contract with P & T Lawn and Tractor Service, Inc. to provide mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance services for a one-year period, at a rate of $127,075.00 per year. Additional fees will be added to the contract for Estero Parkway and the US 41 median landscape after each of these construction maintenance periods has ended. (Contract) Estero Crossing - Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane Traffic Signal Agreement As part of the Estero Crossing zoning approval, [Read More.]
Intermittent ramp closures on I-75 at Corkscrew Road
Motorists can expect periodic closures of the southbound and northbound ramps on I-75 and Corkscrew Road, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Crews will be resurfacing the roadway at I-75 exit 123 and related closures are planned to happen between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Friday, Feb. 12, weather permitting. According to FDOT, variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers, and motorists should follow detours. The resurfacing work is part of the I-75 at Corkscrew Road Interchange Improvement Project. The construction project improvements include constructing additional left turn lanes, extending the on and off ramps, updated lighting [Read More.]
School property, Pavich Center and Capital Improvements Ordinance addressed by the Planning & Zoning Board on January 19, 2021
School property, Pavich Center and Capital Improvements Ordinance addressed by the Planning & Zoning Board on January 19, 2021 The Board conducted a public hearing for the School District of Lee County. The School District was requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to develop an elementary and middle school on Three Oaks Parkway. The 68.5-acre undeveloped parcel is located south of Copper Oaks, southeast of the Post Office and bounded by Three Oaks Parkway on the west and I-75 on the east. They are proposing a two-story school building with a media center, cafeteria and gym. The planned open spaces will [Read More.]
Estero 1/20/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government Updates
Social distancing guidelines remain important and in place, and we should all do our part to encourage the continued practice of these guidelines. Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 96,594,427 (2,067,611 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 24,356,741 (404,284 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,601,011 (24,965 deaths, 68,932 hospitalizations, 108,294 tests yesterday, 10.73% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 49,116 (742 deaths, 1,993 hospitalizations, 3,842 tests yesterday, 8.49% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 34,698 cumulative first doses completed, 2,023 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,740 (The death [Read More.]
Estero 1/20/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 96,594,427 (2,067,611 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 24,356,741 (404,284 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,601,011 (24,965 deaths, 68,932 hospitalizations, 108,294 tests yesterday, 10.73% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 49,116 (742 deaths, 1,993 hospitalizations, 3,842 tests yesterday, 8.49% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 34,698 cumulative first doses completed, 2,023 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,740 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Council to address landscape maintenance contract, traffic signal agreement and Capital Improvements schedule on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. reviewing a bid for the annual mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance of Estero’s roads, including the US 41 median. Council will then be asked to approve the agreement between the Village and Estero Crossings for the payment of their share of construction costs for the construction of the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane traffic signal. There will be a second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 2020-11 for Estero Crossing relating to the traffic signal at Corkscrew Road and Puente Lane and Ordinance 2021-01 updating the Capital Improvements schedule for FY 2020/2021. The full [Read More.]
REVISED TIME – Planning & Zoning Board meeting to start at 4 p.m., January 19, 2021
The Board will conduct public hearings starting at 4 p.m., Tuesday, for the school property on Three Oaks Parkway followed by the Capital Improvements Ordinance 2021-01 and the Pavich Center at 21250 Happy Hollow Lane and Corkscrew Road. 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/ and provide public comment during [Read More.]
Estero 1/14/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 93,044,567 (1,991,921 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 23,302,738 (388,461 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,531,192 (23,981 deaths, 67,036 hospitalizations, 156,334 tests yesterday, 8.61% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 46,981 (722 deaths, 1,981 hospitalizations, 5,342 tests yesterday, 7.68% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 26,782 cumulative first doses completed, 522 series completed