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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
Estero 11/23/20 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 59,049,641 (1,394,366 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 12,379,135 (257,514 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 944,745 (18,307 deaths, 53,499 hospitalizations, 86,955 tests yesterday, 6.99% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 28,279 (563 deaths, 1,754 hospitalizations, 2,648 tests yesterday, 5.89% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Estero Confirmed Cases: 883 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
REMINDER: Village of Estero providing community with free COVID-19 testing at Hertz Arena November 23 – 25, 2020
The Village has contracted with Lab 24 to perform three days of testing for COVID from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., today, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 23 – 25, at Hertz Arena. The test is the more accurate molecular test, which has a 1-3 day turnaround time. These tests are being conducted in the parking lot of the arena on a first come first served basis and are free to the public. The Village encourages our community members and visiting family and friends to get tested, in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday to make sure everyone is safe. You will [Read More.]
Recycle tips for the 2020 holiday season
Recycle tips for the 2020 holiday season Lee County Solid Waste has tips for residents for the holiday season so you can recycle, know what can be repurposed, and also know what needs to go in the trash bin. Lee County’s waste stream generally increases about 20% during the holidays, but taking even a few small steps can help reduce waste generated in your home. Gobble up your turkey and dispose of the oil: Deep-fried turkey is a holiday tradition for many Florida families. Residents can safely and responsibly dispose of any leftover cooking oil at no charge. Put the [Read More.]