VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH27,2015  The Village of] Estero Council Regular Meeting was held on this date at the Estero Fire Rescue  District Meeting Room, 21500 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, Florida, with the following Council members  present:  Nick Batos - Mayor, District 6 Howard Levitan - Vice-Mayor, District 2 Bill Ribble District 1 Donald Brown - District 3 Katy Errington - District 4 Jim Boesch District 5 Jim Wilson - District 7  Thel Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:00 am, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.  ROLLCALL  Interim Village Manager Peter Lombardi called the roll; all members were present.  COUNCIL BUSINESS  4(A) Approval of Council Minutes of] March 17,2015  After Mr. Ribble noted a correction in Item (B) Selection of Vice-Mayor, Mr. Boesch moved to approve the 4(B) DISCUSSIONRESOLUTION- A discussion and proposed resolution regarding the  minutes as corrected, seconded by Mr. Brown, called and carried unanimously.  reimbursement of funds to the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) for funds expended Vice-Mayor Levitan requested that this item be deferred. There were: no objections from the Council members. 4(C) DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION - A discussion and proposed resolution relating to County Services; requesting Lee County to continue to provide all county services to thei incorporated Village of Estero for a period of 90 days; requesting that Lee County continue to process permit applications under the Lee County Land Development Code and Building Code; requesting that pending applications requiring hearings before thel Lee County Hearing Examiner oft thel Lee County Board ofCounty Commissioner Interim Village Attorney Burt Saunders requested that no action be taken today; and asked the Council for direction to work with the Lee County Attorney on an Interlocal Agreement. Mr. Ribble moved approval,  for the Inaugural Village Council Meeting held on March 17,2015.  be referred to the Village of] Estero.  seconded by Mr. Wilson, called and carried unanimously.  RESOLUTION: NO.2 2015-14  4(D) DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION - A discussion and proposed Resolution approving thel Fire Control and Prevention Interlocal Agreement between the Estero Fire Rescue District and Village of Estero. Interim Village Attorney Burt Saunders conveyed a request from the Fire District to delay this item, and Fire Chief Scott Vanderbrook explained the reasons for the request. Mr. Ribble moved to defer the item, seconded by  Mr. Levitan, called and carried unanimously.  -APPROVED MINUTES FOR VILLAGE OFI ESTERO. 3/27/2015 REGULAR MEETING--    2  4(E) RESOLUTION-, Amending Resolution 2015-11 Establishing Temporary Meeting Dates, revising Following extensive discussion regarding meeting dates for the week of April 6, Ms. Errington moved approval oft the resolution as amended, seconded by Mr. Ribble, called and carried unanimously. The Mayor called for public comment; and Stoneybrook resident Mike St. John remarked on communication ofi important information. 4(F) RESOLUTION: - Amending Resolution 2015-08, Designating a Depository for Receipt of] Funds and After Interim Village Manager Peter Lombardi and Interim Village Attorney Burt Saunders provided details about the request, Mr. Boesch moved approval, seconded by Mr. Brown, called and carried unanimously.  dates ofCouncil Meetings and Workshops through May 8th, 2015.  RESOLUTION NO.2015-15  Payments of Debts to Include Vice-Mayor: as Signatory on Village. Accounts.  RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16  PUBLICINPUT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS  Interim Village Manager Peter Lombardi noted that one request card had been received:  Stoneybrook resident Mike St.. John - Regarding Council influence on area development  Mayor Batos called for any additional public comment:  ECCL Chairman Emeritus Don Eslick Community boards should be aware ofE ECCL and Council roles.  Council members agreed to discuss thei issue at a future Workshop Meeting.  COUNCIL/MANAGERATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Council Members' Comments:  Vice-Mayor Levitan announced an important item that was not on the original agenda, and was not advertised to the public, but that required immediate action due to state requirements on Council timelines for hearing Development Order amendment applications. Council members agreed to continue the Regular Meeting at 1:30 pm for consideration ofaj proposed agreement for Special Zoning Counsel with Ms. Nancy Stroud. Mr. Boesch commented on discussions with the Bonita Springs City Council regarding shared services. Mayor Batos mentioned Council members' attendance at a recent groundbreaking, and asked Interim Village Manager Peter Lombardi to send out email invitations to all members for similar events. Mayor Batos requested a volunteer, and Mr. Boesch agreed, to compile a list ofl local clergymen who could  provide the invocation at Council meetings. Interim Village Manager's Comments:  Mr. Lombardi:  Provided information and responded to questions regarding members' business phones and email. Noted that the Village Employer Identification Number and sales tax exemption certificate had been received  Interim Village Attorney's Comments:  Mr. Saunders:  Requested authorization for Ms. Sara Blakely ofl Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to contact the Interim Village Manager to begin providing assistance as tax/revenue counsel. He added that Ms. Blakely has agreed to work under terms ofh his contract. Mr. Boesch sO moved, seconded by Mr. Levitan, called and carried unanimously.  -APPROVED MINUTES FOR VILLAGE OFI ESTERO 3/27/2015 REGULAR MEETING--    3  Noted that his associates would be representing a local Publix in its request fora zoning use addition and asked whether the Council would approve a conflict waiver. There was consensus that the waiver could be brought  back tot the Council for approval.  The Mayor recessed the meeting at 10:57 am, noting that it would be continued to 1:30 pm. THE MAYOR RE-CONVENED THE MEETING AT 1:30 PM, WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.  SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM  Vice-Mayor Levitan noted that information that was received prior to publishing the meeting agenda had been sent to Council members regarding the need to appoint a Special Zoning Counsel for the Village as soon as possible to deal with the North Point Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Mr. Levitan presented background information on Ms. Nancy Stroud, and moved that the Village engage Ms. Stroud as Special Zoning Counsel. Following discussion, the Mayor called for public input: and ECCL Chairman Emeritus Don Eslick endorsed Ms. Stroud for thej position. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ribble, called and carried unanimously.  ADJOURN  The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1:42 pm.  VILLAGE OF ESTERO, FLORIDA 62  By:  Interim Village Clerk  Eha  Mayor  APPROVED, MINUTES FOR VILLAGE OFI ESTERO 3/27/2015 REGULAR MEETING--    VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF MARCH27,2015 The Village ofl Estero Council Workshop meeting was held on this date at the Estero Fire  Rescue District Meeting Room, 21500 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, Florida, with the following Council  members present:  Nick Batos - Mayor, District 6 Howard Levitan - Vice-Mayor, District2 2 Bill Ribble - District1 Donald Brown - District 3 Katy Errington - District 4 Jim Boesch -1 District 5 Jim Wilson - District 7  1. CALLTOORDER:  Mayor Batos called the meeting to order at 1:45 pm.  2. ROLL CALL:  All Council members were present. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  Mr. Ribble moved approval oft the. Agenda, seconded by Ms. Errington, called and carried. Mayor Batos suggested that the Council may ask questions as needed, and the public should hold questions  until conclusion of the presentation. There were no objections from Council members.  4. COUNCIL BUSINESS:  (A) DISCUSSION REGARDING LAND USE B OARDS ORDINANCES AND PROCESSES: Mr. Levitan narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Planning for Estero Land Use Transition" (copy to be provided on Village website), outlining the background for the proposed composition and the responsibilities of al Planning and Zoning Board and al Design Review Board. After noting that the next step would be to conduct hearings at the April 6, 2015 Regular Meeting, with adoption on April 17,2015, he distributed and reviewed aj proposed process toj populate the two boards as soon as possible (copy on file). Following extensive Council discussion, the Mayor called for public input; and the following  individuals came forward to speak: Los Palmos resident, Bob Niles Breckenridge resident, Gary Green Estero resident, Patty Whitehead Estero resident, Jack Ottey  Estero Community Planning Panel (ECPP) member, Don Eslick Former Estero Design Review Committee (EDRC) Chair, Bill Prysi  Additional Council discussion ensued regarding items such as time and required meeting dates to complete  appointments to both oft the boards, the applicant screening process, and board duties.  -APPROVED MINUTES FOR VILLAGE OFI ESTERO 3/27/2015 WORKSHOP MEETING--    2  (B) DISCUSSION REGARDING EX PARTE ORDINANCE  Interim Village Attorney Burt Saunders explained the reasons for changing aj portion oft the Lee County ordinance that was adopted as part of the package developed with the Village Charter. Council discussion followed. After Mr. Saunders responded to questions from Council members, there was consensus to move  forward to public hearings.  5. PUBLIC INPUT ON NON-AGENDA ITEM 6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS  Island Club resident, Donna Pogliano, inquired about an email she had sent.  No items were presented by the individual Council members nor by Interim Village Attorney Burt  Saunders or Interim Village Manager Peter Lombardi. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 3:54 pm.  7. ADJOURN  ATTEST7  VILLAGE OF ESTERO, FLORIDA  By:  a  3  Interim Village Clerk  Mayor  APPROVED MINUTES FOR VILLAGE OF ESTERO 3/27/2015 WORKSHOP MEETING--