Engage Estero Safety Council is made of volunteers serving as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
Road Safety in Greater Estero By Contributing Author, Mark Novitski, and Engage Estero Consultant. Everyone has their definition of what determines road safety or, conversely, what makes our roads unsafe. In writing extensively about Corkscrew Road, I have...
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comprtroller Kevin Karnes is now offering an alert notification system for Lee County property owners to reduce fraud. When you sign-up, if a deed, mortgage, or other non-Court official record is recorded in your name, you will be...
Engage Estero Environment Council is a volunteer group focusing on improving water and air quality and mitigating and eliminating the effects of climate warming in greater Estero.
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
Engage Estero Community Health Council comprises health* and safety-minded volunteers who think about community health comprehensively with a common desire to improve the overall health of the citizens of greater Estero.
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The facts Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 300,000 lives annually. Approximately 95 percent of SCA victims die before they reach a hospital or receive medical attention. How Can We Help Reduce This...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
By Mike Wasson, Director, Engage Estero The Village of Estero Council issued a Proclamation its Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th honoring 39 Estero High School Students who were presented the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards. In his remarks, Jon McLain, Village of...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
Engage Estero believes the best way to get a community involved is to make sure they are aware of the issues impacting their future, and know how to impact those decisions before they are made. We conduct and publish original research and articles aimed at getting residents Engaged.
The February 12, 2021 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. The featured speaker was Mary Gibbs, Community Development Director for the Village of Estero. You can watch the video or read the summary below. The video timeline is divided into topics so you can skip to specific sections of the video.
Since June 8, 2015, Mary Gibbs has served as the Community Development Director for the Village of Estero. Mary manages Planning, Zoning, and Building Permitting. This includes the development of the Village’s first Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to help guide the future growth and vision of Estero. In 2017, she was inducted into the American Institute of Certified Planners for significant planning achievements.
Mary provided a comprehensive update on community and building development activity in the Village. The following is an itemized summary of the developments she covered: –
Also, the ECCL has linked below directly to the video/sound bites of the covered topics so that if you are only interested in specific building development, you can go to that section of the talk.
Following Mary’s comprehensive explanation of the various potential developments, an extensive Q&A session can also be accessed on the recorded zoom call as indicated above.
ECCL President Gilmartin discussed the strategic planning efforts, 501(c)3 initiatives, and bylaws.
Council Updates
Education – Mark Novitski noted that The Veterans Recognition Pocket Park Committee would be meeting on 2/18 at the Estero Historical Society deck.
The ECCL, the Chamber, and the Historical Society will award three scholarships to students at Estero High School based on their adjudged work for a) Business, b) History, c) Governance.
Septic Tanks -Bob Dion discussed current efforts toward inspection and elimination of septic tanks.
Finance- Currently, 26 of 39 member organizations have paid their dues. Current balance is $33,000.
Membership – A membership expansion program will start in the second quarter of 2021.
Communication – Several articles, including future focus, safety, and health, and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), are in production, as well as an upcoming Greater Estero Community Report.
Final Comments – A member noted that Estero currently has no representation on the Bonita Springs Utility Board. An election for several seats is upcoming.
