Estero Council of Community Leaders

Agenda for our 86th Monthly Meeting

Friday, October 15th, 2010
 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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 

            Financial Statement

            2010 Dues Report

            ECIF Financial Status

Announcements:

·         ECCL Membership Update…Bev MacNellis

Agenda Items:

1.    “New Horizon 2035” a comprehensive review of the County’s Comprehensive Plan…Kathy Ebaugh, Lee County Planning Department…30 minutes

·         For more information see http://www3.leegov.com/dcd/ComprehensivePlanning/EAR/EAR2011.htm

2.    Assessing the Effectiveness of the Estero Community Plan to Date…20 minutes

·         Some Possible Topics and Some New Ones like Free-standing Bars…see http://esterofl.org/ecpp/Possible%20Planning%20Concerns%20(JHL)%208-27-10.pdf

·         Encouraging Community Participation in the November 13^th Community Plan Workshop…see our flyer… http://esterofl.org/new/Community%20Work%20Shop%20on%2011-13-2010.pdf

·         See existing plans at http://esterofl.org/EsteroLife/estero_community_plan.htm

3.    The MPO’s Long-range Transportation Plan, Edison Farms and Removing CR 951 from that Plan…Nicole Ryan, The Conservancy….30 minutes

·         Staff Recommendations Impact on Estero

·         Edison Farms Status Report

·         MPO Preliminary Removal of CR 951

·         Bonita Springs Opposition and TAC and CAC votes

·         Details on the coming meetings… http://www.mpo-swfl.org/content/10-2010%20SAVE%20THE%20DATE%20-%20LeeTran.pdf

4.    Final Phase of the 2010 General Election…10 minutes…

·         Early Voting Begins Monday… http://www.esterofl.org/new/Early%20Voting%20Information%2010-8-2010.pdf

·         Absentee Ballot Information … http://www.esterofl.org/new/Still%20time%20to%20Register%202010%2009-24.pdf

·         Estero’s Growing Voter Registration… http://www.esterofl.org/new/Final%202010%20Registrations%2010-10-10.pdf

5.    The Monthly Estero Fire Rescue District Report…Chief Scott Vanderbrook….5 minutes 

·         Board Action at the September Public Hearing

·         Bonita Emergency Transportation Plan

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

6.    South Lee County 24/7 Free-standing Emergency Department…5 minutes…

·         Report on Recent Joint Hospital Steering Committee’s Activities

·         Looking at our Options and Planning for the Future

·         For background information see… http://esterofl.org/EsteroLife/healthcare/updates.htm

7.    DR/GR “Comprehensive Plan” and Land Development Code (LDC) Changes and Plans….5 minutes…

·         County & DCA negotiations on a Compliance Agreement

·         BOCC Adoption Hearing & Hearing Acceptance

·         Dealing with Interveners Issues…opportunity for Community Support

·         DR/GR LDC amendments now on hold pending Compliance Agreement or Hearing Decision

8.    Short Reports….Various….15 minutes

·         Estero Community Association Report

·         South Lee County Airplane Noise Committee Report

·         Roadway Landscaping Plans

·         Coconut Road MPD Code Enforcement

·         RCH Mine Lawsuits

·         Bonita Springs Meeting

·         Wal-Mart Rezoning Progress 

Next meeting:

 Friday, November 19th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Estero Community Park.

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