Council adopted FY 26/27 budget and lowest tax rate in the state on September 23
Estero High School Principal Jennifer Seluk, Mayor Joanne Ribble, Philiip Walczak and Mrs. Walczak. Back row: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Jeff Hunt, Jon McLain, Rafeal Lopez, Vice-Mayor George Zaluki and Councilmember Jim Ward. Letter of Recognition Mayor Joanne Ribble and Councilmembers presented a letter of recognition to Estero High School student Philip Walczak who ranked in the top 1% of his class with a 4.0 anticipated GPA and 5.24 weighted GPA. At FGCU, Philip is a member of the Deep Tech Club, helping design and build a rocket with a goal of reaching 5,000 feet. He also balances his [Read More.]
Second budget hearings, student recognition, and BERT among topics for Council at 5:05 p.m., September 23, 2026
The meeting will start at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, with adopting the final millage rate and the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Estero High School student Philip Walczak will be recognized, then Council will address a resolution pertaining to special obligation revenue bonds, a first amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for BERT, and task orders for SportsPark athletic field maintenance services. A workshop will follow with an update on the Broadway Avenue West roadway improvements. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to [Read More.]
SportsPark, Septic to Sewer and High 5 among many topics addressed by Council on June 17, 2026
Action Items Estero RiverPark Eco-Historic Planning Study Village consultants Phillip Bryant and Anie Delgato presented an overview of the Eco-Historic Planning Study prepared by Land Design Inc. The Village received a $450,000 Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) to fund this study. The study area covered approximately 1,000 acres, including properties along US 41 from Estero Parkway to south of Williams Road, as well as the Koreshan State Park and Village-owned property along the Estero River. Estero residents contributed to this planning effort by participating in an online survey and two community meeting/open house events. Online respondents indicated environmental stewardship [Read More.]
River Ranch Road and Estero SportsPark among topics addressed by Council on May 6, 2026
Public comment on non-agenda items: A resident had a complaint about Code Compliance. Action Items Amendment to Interlocal Agreement - Estero Fire Rescue District impact fees The Village collects fire impact fees for permits issued in Estero and remits them per interlocal agreement to Estero Fire Rescue. Lee County’s impact fees for Fire and EMS were recently updated. The updated fees will result in some additional revenue to the Fire District depending on the level of permitting activity. The Village retains a 3% fee to offset the cost of administering the program. Council approved this amendment. Amendment to Interlocal Agreement [Read More.]
River Ranch Road traffic calming & safety improvements among topics for Council on May 6, 2026
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with amendments to interlocal agreements with Estero Fire Rescue and San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Services District pertaining to fire impact fees. and a change order to an existing contract with Trebilcock Consulting Services pertaining to River Ranch Road traffic calming & safety improvements. Council will then consider an amendment to a service agreement with Kemper Sports Management LLC regarding operations at the SportsPark Campus followed by a second reading and public hearing of an ordinance pertaining to non-conforming lots. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held [Read More.]
Estero students and Vulnerability Assessment Project among topics addressed by Council on April 15, 2026
Kevin Wilson (center) is surrounded by his parents, members of the Estero High School, Lee County School District, Lee County School Board, Mayor Ribble and Councilmembers Mayor Joanne Ribble and Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Estero High School senior Kevin Wilson who is a full-time dual enrollment student who has already achieved remarkable academic success. He earned recognition on the FGCU Dean’s List during his first semester of college coursework, after previously obtaining his AICE Diploma. His current GPA of 4.95 is a testament to his commitment, discipline, and strong work ethic. Mason Burks (center) is surrounded [Read More.]
Estero students, Broadway Ave. W. and Estero RiverPark among topics addressed by Council on March 18, 2026
Miles Brown (2nd row behind Mayor Joanne Ribble) is surrounded by his parents, members of the Estero High School, Lee County School District, Lee County School Board, Mayor Ribble and Councilmembers Mayor Joanne Ribble and Councilmembers presented Estero High School student Miles Brown a letter of recognition for earning an impressive 5.46 GPA and the prestigious AICE diploma. During his senior year, he challenged himself as a full-time dual enrollment student at Florida Gulf Coast University, where he earned a perfect 4.0 GPA and was named to the President’s List—an honor reserved for students demonstrating the highest academic [Read More.]
Village utility expansion funding among topics for Council on December 17, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing two high school students from Estero. Action items include a water monitoring contract, Village funding for utility expansion projects for Sandy Grove and Cypress Bend, Broadway Ave. West drainage improvements, and Sports Park update. There will be a first reading for ordinances for a Broadway Avenue West rezoning and amending the Land Development Code. There will be second reading of an ordinance amending the Village Code related to special assessments. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near [Read More.]
Village-wide traffic study among topics for Council on November 19, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a letter of recognition for Estero High School student Kaitlyn Mancin. Action items include approval of a contract for auditing services, resolutions approving a second budget amendment and supporting the construction of a noise wall by FDOT adjacent to The Brooks community. There will be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the SportsPark process and procedures, and second readings of ordinances relating to Pelican Sound and regulations regarding recovery residence accommodation requests. Following the meeting, there will be workshops on the Village-wide traffic study, Council salaries and BERT. [Read More.]
State funding requests to protect the Estero River and improve safety approved by Council on October 15, 2025
Public comment on non-agenda items: A resident of Luettich Lane stated that road is in very bad condition and residents should not have to wait for the utility extension before repairs can be completed. A member of the Rotary Club of Estero stated the 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration and Car Show at Coconut Point Mall is set for 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, December 6. Action Items Sunny Grove Park FY 2026 state funding requests Council approved having the Village staff and the Village’s lobbyists request state funding in the amount of $800,000 for each of the following projects: [Read More.]