Entertainment District, River Oaks Preserve and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project among topics reviewed by Council on December 6, 2023
Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kelly, Village Clerk Carol Sacco, and Mayor Jon McLain The meeting started with recognition of Village Clerk Carol Sacco who recently completed the requirements prescribed by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks for Certification. Village Manager Steve Sarkozy stated Sacco has demonstrated the highest level of professional service. Her certificate and pin were presented by Florida Association of City Clerks SW District Director and Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kell, MMC, CGSP. Public comment on non-agenda items: A Club Director with the Rotary Club of Estero thanked all for the turnout [Read More.]
River Oaks Preserve and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project among topics for Council on December 6, 2023
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, recognizing Village Clerk Carol Sacco’s recent CMC certification. There will be second readings/public hearings for ordinances pertaining to Land Development Code amendments, appointment of an MPO Citizen Advisory Committee member, a construction manager at risk agreement and River Oaks Preserve preliminary design contract. The meeting will be followed by workshops reviewing the Village of Estero/Estero Forever Foundation agreement, Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project and the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the [Read More.]
Estero’s River Oaks Preserve looking for volunteers
The Village-owned River Oaks Preserve, a 10-acre property at the end of Broadway Avenue East, is now open on Sundays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is managing the property and they have been busy working to prepare the property, restoring gopher tortoise habitat and setting up the nursery operation, and they could use your help. If you would like to get involved with this important volunteer effort, you may either just show up on Sundays or Tuesdays during their working hours or you may call 239-273-8945 to offer [Read More.]
Estero River Park and Woodfield Estero among topics reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on February 21, 2023
Public Information Meetings Estero River Park The Board started their meeting reviewing the proposed first phase of the Estero River Park. Plans include an access drive, 85 parking spaces, bike racks and Old Florida-styled restrooms on the north side of the Estero River. The restrooms will be hooked into the nearby utility. There will be a bridge crossing the river to the 8 foot ADA-accessible, porous multi-use paths on the southern side of the river. Decorative fencing will be on the perimeter of the park at US 41 and Corkscrew Road, with a chain-link fence on the eastern railroad side [Read More.]
Roadway improvements and “River Oaks” purchase among topics for Council on April 20, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, and will be asked to take a final vote in order to proceed with the purchase of the 10-acre “River Oaks” property at the east end of Broadway Avenue. They will then address contracts for the demolition of deteriorating structures on the Estero on the River property, Williams Road bike/pedestrian improvements, Ben Hill Griffin Parkway improvements and additional US 41 landscape maintenance. Council will also conduct a workshop on the Village of Estero northern monument sign concepts. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village [Read More.]
River Oaks and Gulf Coast Driving Range purchase approved by Council on April 6, 2022
Councilmember Joanne Ribble (left) was congratulated on her 2022 Home Rule Hero Award byMayor Katy Errington Council acknowledged District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble who recently received a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities. This is the second year in a row that Ribble has earned this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the legislative session. Council recognized the Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which is the highest award in governmental budgeting, is presented [Read More.]
River Oaks and Driving Range purchase on the agenda for Council April 6, 2022
At their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Council will be asked to approve resolutions pertaining to the purchase of the 10-acre property commonly known as “River Oaks” at the east end of Broadway Avenue, as well as the purchase of the 10-acre Gess Family Partnership and Gulf Coast Driving Range LLC-owned property located on Williams Road south and west of the Estero Community Park and Estero High School. Council also will be asked to approve a short list of firms for Village Attorney services, among other topics. A workshop will follow addressing the Estero on the River Cultural Resource Assessment [Read More.]
Additional “green space” being added to the Village as a result of Council actions on March 16, 2022
Estero on the River property The 30-acre Estero on the River property south of the river will soon be rezoned to better match its intended use. It currently is zoned “mixed use” and the Happehatchee property is zoned “agriculture”, so Council voted today to approve the initiation of a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment to permanently preserve this property for parks and community facilities. This new zoning is specific for publicly owned property and allows for active and passive recreation, preserved lands and civic uses only. Community Development Director Mary Gibbs will initiate the process which involves state review and [Read More.]
Purchase of “River Oaks” and Gulf Coast Driving Range property among topics for Council of March 16, 2022
The meeting will start with the initiation of a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Estero on the River property south of the river. Council will then vote on the purchase of the “River Oaks” property, the 10-acre vacant land at the east end of Broadway Ave., and an amendment to the Peoples Gas System Inc. They will then hold workshops on the proposed early retirement of the 2019 debt for the purchase of the Estero on the River property, the potential purchase of the Gulf Coast Driving Range located at 9000 Williams Road, and conduct a discussion on [Read More.]
Animal control, River Oaks property and Public Works Update presented to Council on February 16, 2022
Council started their meeting recognizing Julie Yellig, who serves as the ECCL/Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator. She has helped organize Estero volunteers join together in an effort to help keep our roadways free of litter. Over 3.8 tons of litter have been collected since the program began. Yellig also provides assistance for volunteers for the local Adopt-a-Road program which is supported by the Village of Estero and Keep Lee County Beautiful. They then approved an FY 2021-2022 interlocal agreement between Estero and Lee County for stray animal control services in the amount of $41, 972. Since incorporation, the Village has relied on several [Read More.]