Estero Council of Community Leaders

Agenda for our 46th Monthly Meeting
November 17th
2 to 4 p.m.
at the Estero Community Park

From intersection of US41 and Corkscrew Road

• Go east for about ¾ mile to Estero Palms Boulevard (just beyond the Estero Urgent Care office)

• Turn right and continue through the park gate

• Turn right to the large Recreation/Community Center…park staff can direct you to our meeting room.

New Members & Guest Introductions:

Minutes of Prior Meeting:

Sam Levy for Faie Saunders

• Draft October Minutes
• Draft September Minutes

Treasurer's Report:

Chris Smith

• ECCL Financial Report
• ECIF Financial Report

Announcements

• County reps discuss new FEMA flood maps at December meeting
•  Coconut Point reception for Community, County and City reps…late November
•  Congratulations to Barbara Akins and Sam Levy on their reelection to the Estero Fire Rescue Board
•  ECPP Plan Revision Sub-committee members needed

Agenda Items

1.      West Coconut Road Vacation Issue Discussion…30 minutes

• Ed Griffith, WCI Communities
• Tom Sullivan, President, Pelican Landing Community Association
•  Tim Jones, Lee County

2.      Policy Coordination with the City of Bonita Springs…15 minutes…Jack Lienesch

1. Report on October 27th meeting
2. Obtaining a Freestanding Emergency Department & Hospital…Sam Levy
3. Sandy Lane Extension to Old 41…Don Vilnius
4. Legislative Lobbying Agenda for 2007…December 13th Hearing
5. Preparation for January 11, 2007 meeting
6. For further information see http://www.cityofbonitasprings.org

3.      Updating the Estero Community Plan…10 minutes…Neal Noethlich

• ECPP Update of Community Plan Public Workshop…Saturday, October 28th. Read the Summary
• Sub-community appointment, plans and needs
• For further information see http://esterofl.org/ecpp/index.htm

4.      Estero Group Mining Application…10 minutes…Jim Lytell and Tom Hart

• Continued Hearing from November 8th and 9th
• Discussion of support and authority for attorney to represent ECCL in the matter
• For further information see http://www.corkscrewroad.org/

 
5.      Draft 2007-08 ECCL “Quality of Life” County Growth Management Position Paper…20 minutes

• Review Position Paper
• Joint letter to commissioners
• Discussion and approval
• For further information see http://esterofl.org/eccl/index.htm

 6.      Arts Development Council Report…10 minutes…Cas Obie

• Council Progress
• Arts Estero 2007
• Southwest Florida Symphony January 20th Concert
• For further information see http://www.artsestero.org/

7.      Estero Community Improvement Foundation Report…5 minutes...Dan Dronkers & Jim Ramsburg

• Dillard’s Grand Opening Fund-raising effort
• Appreciation Awards
• Future Plans

8.      Estero Fire Rescue Monthly Report…5 minutes…Susan Lindenmuth

• For information on the District see http://esterofire.org/

9.      Transportation Committee Report…10 minutes…various committee members

• October Impact Fee Hearings…Arnie Rosenthal & Don Vilnius
• US 41 Williams Intersection Improvement…Don Vilnius
• Other Roads in Process
• Expressway Authority Report….Jack Meeker

10. ECCL Organizational & Membership Issues…5 minutes...Barbara Akins

• Member Status & Changes
• Nominating Committee

11. Code Enforcement Committee Report…5 minutes…Sam Levy

• County Enforcement Activities
• Newspaper Boxes

12. Website Development Report…3 minutes

• Read the Report

13. Quick Items —2 minutes

• Estero Community Park Improvement Projects
• Affordable and Workforce Housing

Next meeting -- Friday, December 15th, 2 p.m. at the Estero Community Park

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