Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL)

Agenda for our 99th Monthly Meeting

Friday, December 9th, 2011

 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Estero Community Park

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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

          2012 ECCL Budget

          2012 ECIF Budget

          2012 Dues Invoice

          2012 Why Maintain Your Membership

Announcements:

·       ECCL Membership Update…Bev MacNellis

Agenda Items:

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

·       Chief’s Report

·       Functional Fire District Consolidation Progress

·       Bonita EMS County Approval Process…Bob Lienesch  

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

·       ECCL Weighs in on Bonita Springs Ambulance Proposal

2.     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/ 

3.     Update on Mine Applications.…10 minutes…Kevin Hill and Nicole Johnson

·       Report on November 17^th  Lost Grove Mine Hearing

·       Plan for the last Collier Plan Commission Hearing on Lost Grove Mine….

·       Report on the BOCC Decision on the Troyer Bros Mine…November 21st

·       RCH Court Case Progress Report

·       DR/GR Comp Plan Hearing Officer Review Status

·       EDR Mining Controversies Update

4.     ECCL Transportation Committee Update…10 minutes…Bill Williams

·       Updated Summary of Transportation Projects

·       Transportation Committee Meeting…December 14^th

·       Need Members to Accept Responsibility for Projects Affecting Your Community

·       Emerging Transit Corridors meeting…December 8^th?

5.     2011-12 Estero Development Issues…Jack Lienesch/Marilyn Edwards…10 minutes

Current Projects Underway

·       Preserve at Corkscrew

·       Midtowne Estero East

·       Corkscrew Woods

·       Goodwill Retail and Donation Center

·       Problem Properties

·       County Population and Taxes

·       Permits and Residential Sales

6.     County, State and Federal Redistricting…10 minutes

·       Discussion of State Senate and House Redistricting Map Proposals

·       2012 Redistricting and Election Calendar

·       Estero Registration Update

·       New Precinct Map Timing

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

7.     Lee County and Bonita Springs/Estero Economic Development Council Economic Development Update  …10 minutes

·       Bonita Estero Economic Development Council Progress Report…Bob Lienesch

·       Catalyst Club Update

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

8.     Airplane Noise Activities and Plans…5 minutes

·       Committee Meeting with Airport Consultants on Estero Plan Approach…Dec 15th

·       Flight Tracking System Installation and Operation

·       Planned Landing Route Changes

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

9.     FGCU Cooperation…Don Eslick…5 minutes…

·       Use of FGCU data and student transportation issues and off-campus housing opportunities 

·       Student Housing Opportunities…Graduate, Married and Greek

·       Edison Farms and CR 951 north

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

10. 2011-2012 Village with a Vision Meetings…Jack Lienesch…5 minutes

·       Current late 2011 and 2012  V/V schedule

·       Other Community Opportunities

11. ECCL Administrative Matters…5 minutes

·       2012 Meeting Schedule

·       Election of 2012 ECCL Officers…Phil Douglas …

·       2011-12 Fundraising Status and Plans

12. Medical Care Improvement Activities……. 10 minutes…

·       BCHC Expanded Weekend Hours starting December 3rd

·       BCHC Awareness…Financial Impact…Newsletter…Suggestions

·       Five Year Plan

·       Health Care Education Opportunities for the coming season

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

 ·       Hospital Committee Nov. Update

13. Short Reports….Various….5 minutes

·       Sustainability Opportunities…Roger Strelow

·       Post Office Name Change Status/Strategy…Jane McNew

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

·       Wal-Mart Rezoning…Outlot Uses…Jack Lienesch

·       Coconut Road MPD Code Enforcement

Next meeting:

Friday, January 13th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Estero Community Park

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