VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF DECEMBERI1,2015  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, Vice Mayor Howard Levitan - District 2, Councimember Bill Ribble - District 1, Councilmember Katy Errington - District 4, Councilmember Jim Boesch -] District 5, and Councilmember Jim Wilson - District 7. Absent: Councilmember Donald Brown - District 3 (excused absence). Also present: Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Village Attorney Burt Saunders, and Village  Clerk Kathy Hall. 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. ROLLCALL  Village Clerk Kathy Hall called the roll; all: members were present with the exception of  Councilmember Brown (excused absence). 4. APPROVALOF AGENDA  Vice Mayor Levitan moved approval oft the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Boesch, called  and carried unanimously, with Councilmember Brown absent.  5. COUNCIL BUSINESS  (A) Presentation: Lee County Sheriff's Office - Captain Keith Day and Lieutenant Dennis  Petracca  Captain Day provided information regarding reports for the Village of] Estero, with concentration on traffic issues. Discussion included traffic; crimes reported for the month ofNovember; homeless camps; and an issue in Pelican Landing that was handled Lieutenant Petracca provided information regarding accumulation of speed data for Estero; in general, hel believed that there wasn'tal huge speed issue. Discussion involved commercial trucks; traffic surveys during "season"; citizen complaints in Bella Terra; and Discussion followed regarding utilizing existing resources, allowing time for further traffic study that would provide better information, and placement oft the speed machines.  successfully.  the possibility ofhaving aj presence on an ongoing basis.  Village Council Workshop! Minutes - December 11,2015  Page 1 of4    Public Comment:  Ed Weil, Rookery Pointe resident, inquired regarding ai full time deputy on stafft to meet with the Homeowners Associations to address safety. Briefdiscussion followed regarding the ability of the Sheriff's office issuing tickets and warnings within gated Don Eslick, ECCL, urged Council to place the reports on the website and addressed Mayor Batos suggested that the: reports include whether they believed that accidents were  communities. egress problems.  being caused by egress issues.  (B) Presentation: Lovers Key State Park - Rich Donnelly and Mark Generales  Mark Generales explained that the Friends ofLovers Key were: seeking endorsement, and requesting that the Council adopt a resolution and add the project to the list ofl legislative priorities, of an environmental education center which they were seeking funding assistance from the State. Through a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Generales provided park information related to attendance, beach access, nature trails, revenues, volunteers, Rich Donnelly, building designer, provided information regarding the 3600 sq. ft. LEED Discussion ensued regarding a resolution of the Council to bej prepared for the next  staff, and economic impact. (Written materials provided)  certified building. regular Council meeting. Public Comment:  Patty Whitehead, Old Estero resident, inquired whether there would be aj public comment Don Eslick, ECCL, spoke regarding thel MPO 2040 Plan, and noted that the water element was the top priority. He also spoke regarding an extensive study that was done related to a shuttle boat system, which he encouraged the Council to look into.  period for thel building design.  (C) Zip Code Issue Update  Village Attorney Saunders reported that contact wasi made with Curt Clawson's office and the response was that they were still working on it; a letter was also sent to the The meeting went into recess at 11:20 a.m. and reconvened at 11:26 a.m. (D) Community Development - Outline Process for Upcoming Rezoning Hearings  Director oft the Postal Service.  Community Development Director Mary Gibbs provided detailed information regarding the quasi-judicial process for the rezoning hearings that would begin in January. Council  questions and discussion followed. Village Council Workshop Minutes - December 11,2015  Page 2 of4    Mayor Batos called for public comment and no one came forward. (E) Council Meeting Procedures and Protocols (Discussion ofd draft)  Village Attorney Saunders spoke to the draft Rules of] Procedure and discussion followed. The Village Manager proposed that this be a workshop item on. January 20, 2016 and Councilmembers were encouraged to provide comments tol him prior to that time. Mayor Batos called for public comment and no one came forward.  8. PUBLICINPUT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS  Bill Williams, representing Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), provided reports regarding the November and December 2015 CAC: meetings, noting that the CAC voted to remove the CR951 extension project from the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan/Needs List at the November meeting. Hei indicated that an affirmative vote oft the MPO on December 18, 2015 would make it official. (Written Ed Weil, Rookery Pointe resident and Estero High School girls' varsity soccer team coach, announced that the team had won 14 straight wins and ai fundraising event would take place at  materials provided)  Culver's next Monday.  9.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/FUTURE AGENDAI ITEMS  Councilmember Errington inquired regarding Regional Planning Council. Mayor Batos requested that the issue be placed on1 the next regular meeting agenda to provide formal Councilmember Boesch spoke to an article related to water in the News Press. Councilmember Wilson noted thei importance of obtaining further traffic volume information from the Sheriff's office prior to the Village going forward with the traffic study. Mayor Batos stated that the MPO would be contacting the Village Manager regarding information on how the Village should put a request for proposal out for the traffic study, which  declaration regarding membership.  should be done during "season."  10. VILLAGE ATTORNEY COMMENTS  None.  11. VILLAGE MANAGER COMMENTS  None.  Village Council Workshop Minutes - December 11,2015  Page 3 of4    12. ADJOURN  Councimember Ribble moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Errington, called and  carried unanimously, with Councilmember Brown absent. Mayor Batos adjourned the meeting at 12:08 p.m.  ATTEST:  VILLAGEOFI ESTERO, FLORIDA Ra  By: Sathpl Kathy Hall, MMC Village Clerk  By:  Nicholas Batos Mayor  Minutes approved as submitted: January 6, 2016  Village Council Workshop Minutes - December 11, 2015  Page 4 of4