VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF NOVEMBER 23, 2015  The Village of Estero Council Workshop was held on this date at the Estero Fire Rescue District  Meeting Room, 21500 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, Florida.  Present: Mayor Nick Batos - District 6, Vicel Mayor Howard Levitan - District 2, Councimember Donald Brown - District: 3, Councilmember Katy Errington - District 4, Councilmember Jim Boesch - District 5, and Councilmember Jim Wilson - District 7. Absent: Councilmember Bill Ribble- District 1 (excused absence). Also present: Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Village Attorney Burt Saunders, and  Administrative Assistant Tobi Tirado. LCALLTOORDER  Mayor Batos called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Batos led the Pledge of Allegiance.  3. ROLLO CALL  Administrative Assistant Tobi Tirado called the roll; all members were present, with the  exception of Councilmember Ribble (excused absence).  4.A APPROVALOF AGENDA  Mayor Batos moved approval oft the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Boesch, called and  carried unanimously, with Councilmember Ribble absent.  5. COUNCIL BUSINESS  (A) Presentation: Representative Ray Rodrigues - Proposed Legislation Regarding Fracking Representative Ray Rodrigues addressed fracking and how it came into legislation in Texas and other states; the pros and cons of fracking; and how with the proper Legislation it could be done with the least amount of damage to the environment. He explained that the current Bill allowed companies to claim to bej performing normal drilling and then move over to fracking once the permit had been obtained. He further explained that the new. Bill would require a company to be permitted for fracking and permits could be denied due to a company's background. Representative Rodrigues noted that a scientific study was needed in Florida.  Council discussion and questions followed including permitting process; timeframe; past history oni mineral rights; protecting communities; Representative Rodrigues' interest in pursuing something that SO many people were against; chemicals ini the wells; access to the fracking DEP database; wastewater disposal; drinking water becoming affected; the DRGR being one oft the most important assets; water source; funds for chemical disclosure; bonding; preemption; and preventing the: same actions as what occurred at the Dan Hughes well in Collier County.  Village Council Workshop Minutes - November 23, 2015  Page 1 of3    Public Comment:  Caitlin Weber, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, discussed the complications regarding the Hogan well in Collier County. Council discussion followed related to damage due to low pressure hydraulic fracturing; waste water trucked to Miami; and all well stimulation should be  covered in the Bill.  Holley Rauen, Happehatchee Center, discussed protecting the waters of] Estero. the growing population; and the creation of sink holes as ai result of fracking.  Dona Knapp, Pine Ridge, Naples resident, addressed concern regarding availability ofwater for Patty Whitehead, Old Estero resident, addressed concern regarding the Bill not protecting the Ruth McGregor, Sierra Club Calusa Group, asked that Council be aware of what fracking could do to a community, and noted that Home Rule and fracking contradicted each other. David Welch, Bonita Springs resident, discussed what he experienced as an employee ofa Ray Judah, Florida Coastal & Ocean Coalition, discussed the damages to the environment as a  environment.  fracking business and what happened to the communities.  result of fracking.  Jaime Duran, Naples resident, commented on banning fracking.  JoAnn Luce, Cascades at Estero resident, addressed concerns regarding fracking.  Peter Cangialosi, The Preserve resident, commented on the DEP and their agenda to look out for Pamela Duran, Naples resident, addressed concern regarding what would happen tol Floridai if Dr. Karen Dwyer, Naples resident, addressed banning oil well stimulation in Estero and Jennifer Hecker, Conservancy ofs Southwest Florida, stated that fracking was a very real threat and that the Bill should cover everything. Vice Mayor Levitan inquired as to Ms. Hecker's knowledge ofs state law, the State Legislature and whether Estero could bej pre-empted regardless of Estero banning fracking. In response to an inquiry whether the conservancy would provide Dr. John Dwyer, Stone Crab Alliance Delasol, discussed environmental damage ifi fracking was Beverly MacNellis, Marsh Landing resident, expressed concern regarding the: fracking Bill. RalfBrookes, Attorney, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, addressed concern regarding  the contractor not the environment.  fracking continued. observing Home Rule.  Council advice, Ms. Hecker responded affirmatively.  allowed.  preserving our paradise and that fracking should be banned. Village Council Workshopi Minutes - November 23, 2015  Page 2 of3    Noah Kugler, H20 GeoSolutions, a State licensed geologist with 10 years water experience, Charles Messina, St. James City resident, encouraged the Council to say no to fracking. Philip Douglas, Lighthouse Bay at the Brooks resident, discussed damages due to fracking.  discussed several studies that indicated oil beneath Estero.  8. PUBLIC INPUT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS  None.  9.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, /F FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Itv was noted that discussion would continue at the December 2, 2015 meeting and that a resolution would be ready for publishing tomorrow, November 24, 2015.  10. VILLAGE MANAGER'SCOMMENTS  None.  11. VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS  Village Attorney Burt Saunders spoke brieflyre regarding an upcoming resolution related to a  Charter change. 12. ADJOURN  Councimember Errington moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, called and  carried unanimously, with Councilmember Ribble absent. Mayor Batos adjourned the meeting at 12:19 p.m.  ATTEST:  VILLAGE OF ESTERO,FLORIDA 455  By:  Bsthsul Kathy Hall, MMC Village Clerk  Nicholas Batos Mayor  Minutes approved as submitted: January 6, 2016  Village Council Workshop Minutes - November. 23, 2015  Page 3 of3