Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL)

Agenda for our 97th Monthly Meeting

Friday, October 14th, 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:

• Lynda Myers…The Reserve at Estero

Treasurer's Report: Chris Smith

          2011 Dues Report

          2011 Financial Status

          ECIF Financial Status

Announcements:

·       ECCL Membership Update…Bev MacNellis

·       Estero License Plate Frames….Judy Beach

·       November Program…Economic Development or Conservancy Update

·       December Speaker…Senator Lizbeth Benequisto

Agenda Items:

1.     Lee County’s Plans for Expanded Transit Services and Complete Streets in South Lee

County and throughout the County…40 minutes

Guest Speakers: Don Scott, Lee County MPO Director

        Steve Myers, LeeTran Executive Director

        Micky Lestolsky, Lee County Senior Planner

·       For more information on the Transit Development Plan see http://www.mpo-swfl.org/content/PR/Draft%20LeeTran%202012%20TDP_small%20version.pdf

·       For more information about the Bike Pedestrian Master Plan see http://www.vhb.com/LeeCountyMPO-BikePed/

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

·       Chief’s Report

·       The Impact on Estero Should Bonita Springs Fire District Add Ambulance Services for Their Residents

·       Functional Fire District Consolidation Progress

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

3.     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/ 

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

·       Report on Meeting with VP Magiera On September 9th

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

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

5.     Update on Mine Applications.…15 minutes…Kevin Hill and Nicole Johnson

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

·       BOCC Discussion About the Impact of the Lost Grove Mine on Lee County and the DR/GR…October 18^th

·       Collier County Plan Commission Hearing on Lost Grove Mine….November 3rd.

·       Troyer Bros Mine Case…BOCC Final Hearing…October 21st

·       RCH Court Case Progress Report

·       DR/GR Comp Plan Hearing Officer Review Status

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

·       Bonita Estero Economic Development Council Progress Report…Bob Lienesch

·       Update on plans for recruiting Estero members of the Catalyst Club

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

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

·       2011 Fundraising Status…Country Creek, Pelican Sound

·       Phase two fund raising program

·       Grant applications…Claire Hauenstein

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

·       Flight Tracking System Installation and Operation

·       Planned Landing Route Change

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

9.     Medical Care Community Education Activities…Julie Le Britton…. 10 minutes…

·       Community Signup for the BCHC Speakers Bureau…Brochure

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

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

10. County, State and Federal Redistricting…5 minutes

·       Report on the Final County Redistricting Hearing on October 11^th

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

11. 2011-2012 Village with a Vision Meetings…ECA plans…5 minutes

·       Current late 2011 and 2012  V/V schedule

·       Other Community Opportunities

12. 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

·       U.S. 41 Widening Plans and Issues

·       Wal-Mart Rezoning…Outlot Uses…Jack Lienesch

·       Coconut Road MPD Code Enforcement

Next meeting:

NOTE THE CHANGE

 Friday, November 18^th, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Estero Community Park

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