Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL)

Agenda for our 92nd Monthly Meeting

Friday, April 8th, 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:

·         Roger Strelow…Environmental Attorney/Businessman

·         Helene Le Comte, President, Rapallo

·         Larry Glasberg, President, Meadows of Estero

Treasurer's Report: Chris Smith

            2011 Dues Report

            2011 Financial Status

           ECIF Financial Status

Announcements:

·         Algenol (http://www.algenolbiofuels.com/alghome.htm )Tour (4/29)…Jane McNew

·         ECCL Membership Update…Bev MacNellis

Agenda Items:

1.    Our State Park Resources…Gloria Beauchamp, Park Manager of the Lover’s Key State Park and Robert Brooks, Park Manager of Koreshan State Historic Site…20 minutes

·         Lover’s Key State Park

·         Koreshan State Historic Site

·         The Boomer Property

·         Estero Bay Preserve State Park

2.    Learning about Facebook and how ECCL will benefit from setting up a Facebook site…Kim Dailey, Papyrus Document and Design…15 minutes

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

·         Chief’s Report

·         Bonita Springs EMS Plans Update

·         2012 Budget Plans/Schedule

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

4.    ECCL Economic Development Committee Progress Report…Bob Lienesch & Nick Batos…20 minutes

·         Report on March 7^th, March 24^th and April 7^th Meetings…Bob Lienesch

·         Report on the April 1^st Bonita (Estero) Economic Development Council meeting…Phil Douglas

·         Discussion about becoming a member of the Bonita (Estero) Economic Development Council…Nick Batos

·         Possible Selection of Nominating Committee/Board Members…Bob Lienesch

·         Horizon Council membership discussion…

·         FGCU Coordination

5.    The Monthly Bonita Springs Report…Hon. Steve McIntosh…10 minutes

6.    The Estero Community Plan Renewal…Jack Lienesch…5 minutes

·         Work Plan Progress with the County

·         Next Steps…Further Community Participation

·         For background information see … http://esterofl.org/eccl/EDR/estero_development_report_january_2011.htm#plan

7.    Edison Farms Acquisition/Conservation…Phil Douglas/Nick Batos…5 minutes

·         Report on the March 10^th Conservation 20/20 Advisory Committee (CLASAC) Meeting

·         BOCC M&P meeting on April 11^th

·         Trust for Public Lands (TPL) offer

·         For more information on Conservation 20/20 see http://www.esterofl.org/eccl/ECCL%20Community%20Plan%20Follow%20Up%20List%201-5-11.pdf

8.    BCHC extended hours and working with the Estero Community…5 minutes

·         BCHC Joint Marketing Meeting..Quarterly Newsletter

·         Full Hospital Committee Meeting, April 14th

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

9.    Upcoming Mining Hearings etc.…10 minutes…Kevin Hill

·         RCH Arbitration

·         Corp of Engineers Environmental Impact Study

·         Troyer Bros Rezoning Status

·         Lost Grove Mine Hearings

·         FFD Mine Application

10. The “Village with a Vision/2011” Program…10 minutes…Lienesch/Batos

·         Results to Date

·         Filming the Presentation

·         Discussion about Leadership Presentations

·         Discussion of Financial Needs and their achievement, including grants

·         Review the draft presentation under “Village with a Vision” at http://www.esterofl.org/new/

11. 2011 Legislative Participation Discussion…Nick Batos…5 minutes

·         Discussion about increasing use of the BCC Website email system

12. Short Reports….Various….5 minutes

·         Wal-Mart Rezoning…Outlot Uses…Jack Lienesch

·         U.S. 41 Widening Plans and Issues

·         Post Office Name Change Status/Strategy…Jane McNew

·         Corkscrew/-75 Intersection Improvement…SIS Funding Priorities…3/18 Joint MPO meeting

·         South Lee County Airplane Noise Committee…Nick Batos

·         Coconut Road MPD Code Enforcement

·         DR/GR “Comprehensive Plan” and Land Development Code (LDC) Changes

Next meeting:

Friday, May13th, 2011 from 10 a.m. to noon

Estero Community Park.

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