Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL)

Agenda for our 96th Monthly Meeting

Friday, September 9th, 2011

 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Estero Community Park

From intersection of US 41 and Corkscrew Road

·        Go east about one mile

·        Turn right between the office buildings on the south side after passing Via Coconut Point/ Sandy Lane.

New Members & Guest Introductions:

Treasurer's Report: Chris Smith

          2011 Dues Report

          2011 Financial Status

          ECIF Financial Status

Announcements:

·       ECCL Membership Update…Bev MacNellis

Agenda Items:

1.     Guest Speaker: Dan DeLisi, South Florida Water Management District Commissioner…30 minutes

·       An Update on the Water District’s Priorities and their Impact on Southwest Florida

·       For more information on the District see http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/sfwmdmain/home%20page

2.     John Strickling and Gwen Kaplan of Hope Hospice to tell us about Hope Hospice services in our area…10 minutes

·       For information on Hope Hospice of Lee County see http://www.hopehcs.org/

3.     Monthly Estero Fire Rescue District Report…Chief Scott Vanderbrook….10 minutes

·       Chief’s Report

·       September 7^th 2012 Budget/Tax Rate Meeting Report

·       September 21^st Meeting

·       Functional Fire District Consolidation Progress

·       For further information see … http://esterofire.org/ 

4.     The Monthly City of Bonita Springs Report…Hon. Steve McIntosh…5 minutes

·       For more information on the City of Bonita Springs see… http://www.cityofbonitasprings.org/ 

5.     Update on Mine Applications.…10 minutes…Kevin Hill

·       Report on the September 7^th Lost Grove Mine Hearing etc.

·       Troyer Bros Mine Case…BOCC Final Hearing…September 19th

·       RCH Court Case Progress Report

·       DR/GR Comp Plan Appeal Status

6.     Discussion of Economic Development Committee Progress/Opportunities…10 minutes

·       Bonita Estero Economic Development Council Progress Report

·       Discussion about plans for recruiting Estero members of the Catalyst Club

·       For more information about the County’s economic development programs see http://www.leecountybusiness.com/community_involvement.aspx

• Horizon Council Catalyst Club 5-4-11 (2).pdf

• Catalyst Club Presentation 5-26-11.pdf

7.     2011 Fund-raising Program discussion…5 minutes…

·       2011 Fundraising Status…Country Creek, Pelican Sound

·       Legal Opinion

·       Discussion about Individual Communities

• Letter

8.     Airplane Noise Activities and Plans…Nick Batos…5 minutes

·       Report on August 18^th Noise study Hearing

·       Flight Tracking System Installation and Operation

·       Planned Landing Route Change

·       For more information on the Airport see… http://www.flylcpa.com/noise/

9.     FGCU Cooperation…Don Eslick/Steve McIntosh…5 minutes…

·       Report on Meeting with President Bradshaw and VP Magiera on August 15^th

·       Planned Workshop between the parties to gain mutual understanding of issue status and procedures…starting this afternoon

·       For more information about the University see … http://www.fgcu.edu/Community.asp

10. Medical Care Community Education Activities…10 minutes…

·       BCHC Walk-in Clinic/Urgent Care Extended Hours

·       Healthy Aging Presentation at Pelican Landing on August 24^th…website

·       BCHC Speakers Bureau…Brochure

·       Discussion about the planned “Welcome Back” medical services guidance for new residents and  “Snowbirds” upon their return 

·       For more information on the BCHC see http://www.bonitahealthcenter.com/

11. County, State and Federal Redistricting…5 minutes

·       Testimony at the Second County Redistricting Workshop on September 13th

·       Report on State and Federal Redistricting Hearing on August 31

·       For further information on state redistricting see … http://www.floridaredistricting.org/

·       Candidate Petitions

12. County 2012 Budget and Tax Status and Opportunities…Bill Williams…5 minutes

·       Report on September 7^th BOCC Hearing and forthcoming September 21^st Hearing 

·       For further information on the 2011-12 Budget … http://www.lee-county.com/gov/dept/budgetservices/Pages/Annual%20Budgets.aspx

·       Conservation 20/20 Purchase Procedures

·       Roadway Landscaping…Via Coconut Point…2012 or later

13. Transportation Committee Goals and Objectives…5 minutes…

·       Report on MPO Meeting on August 19^th

·       Bike Pedestrian Coordinating Committee appointments

·       For further information on the MPO see …. http://www.mpo-swfl.org/agendas.html

14. 2011-2012 Village with a Vision Meetings…ECA plans…5 minutes

·       Current late 2011 and 2012  V/V schedule

·       Other Community Opportunities

·       ECA Possibilities in 2012

15. Short Reports….Various….5 minutes

·       Post Office Name Change Status/Strategy…Jane McNew

·       Edison Farms Acquisition Using Conservation 20/20 Funds and the Trust for Public Lands

·       Chase Bank Night Lighting Concerns

·       U.S. 41 Widening Plans and Issues

·       Wal-Mart Rezoning…Outlot Uses…Jack Lienesch

·       Coconut Road MPD Code Enforcement

Next meeting:

 Friday, October 14^th, 2011 from 10 a.m. to noon

Estero Community Park

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