Here We Grow Again Feb 2021 Edition

Hey, it's a new year and, once we clear this series of cold fronts, things will be warming up in Cape Coral. That may be, in part, because of the hot real estate market.

The Cape's economic Development Office reports single-family home sales in Lee County rose to 1,648 units in December 2020, an increase of 425 units (35 percent) from December 2019. Lee's median price rose from $262,000 to $315,000 over the same period.

In 2021, two long-delayed projects are returning to the forefront as utilities have been completed in parts of the city. We've already told you about the Stonewater development of about 338 homes moving forward on the lakefront property at the corner of Tropicana Parkway and Nelson Rd. This project by Windham Development Group, with DR Horton involvement, should be breaking ground soon.

Stonewater SiteSimilar Site Example

Just to the south of the Stonewater property is 86.7 acres of property that works its way among several small lakes in the woods just off Embers Parkway and Nelson Road. Known as Embers Lakes, this 1,310 unit apartment complex of 4 story buildings, is in the early planning process between developers and city staff. This project had been on the back burner for several years but is now moving forward.

The previous depiction of Embers Lakes, similar to what is being proposed is shown here.

Walmart Land for Sale

Cape Coral City Council Changes

NWNA Members:

With the tragic passing of Mayor Joe Coviello, the City Council was faced with two options for choosing a replacement. One option was to hold a special election to fill the seat until the next general election. The other option was for the Council to select Mayor Joe's replacement to hold the seat until the next general election. Council chose the latter and voted to seat John Gunter, the current Mayor Pro Tem, as our next Mayor.

Mayor John Gunter was immediately sworn in. John Gunter is highly qualified, effective, and a strong leader. He is a visionary who wants to move our city forward and he is capable of navigating the tough waters ahead. I have witnessed his interaction with other Council Members and with City Staff. We are in good hands. Please join me in congratulating Mayor John Gunter on his new role and also join me in offering our support.John Bashaw
President - Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.
(920) 449-2000Our New Mayor, John GunterCape Clips - Jan 20, 2021 Meeting

Crystal Lake Park Beauty

NWNA Members:

The beauty of the Northwest Cape is unrivaled. We are so fortunate to live here!

The pictures below were taken at Crystal Lake Park on Jan 14th and sent to us by Member Gordon Ultsch. I think you will agree it showcases the beauty of the Northwest Cape!

Redhead - relatively rare around here
Hooded Merganser - the first seen in our area
Ring-billed gulls - here for the winter

Thank you so much for sharing them with us, Gordon!

Hooded MerganserCropped-RedheadRing-billed Gulls

Burnt Store South Segment Widening Project

Burnt Store Rd Widening Project Has Begun

Members, As promised by Lee County, the third and last segment of the Burnt Store Road Widening Project has begun and will run now through the Fall of 2023. At Hermosa Canal, just south of Embers, you can see the equipment being staged and several cranes being erected that are required to build a bridge over the canal. You will also see construction barrels lining both sides of the existing Burnt Store Rd. Once completed we will have 4 lanes of a new road from the north of Kismet heading south and a connection to Veterans and Pine Island Rd. Please see the attached flyer below from the county with a good illustration of the project; that should answer most of your questions. Updates will be provided to the membership as the project moves forward. Note - Please allow extra time and patience to travel this route so accidents can be avoided during construction. Visit:  www.BurntStoreWidening.com

The City of Cape Coral Seeks Input from You.

The city of Cape Coral Seeks Input from Residents and Business Owners for Strategic Planning Through a Community Survey

NWNA Members:

Your opinion matters. It is apparent the input sought from residents is used to develop plans in Cape Coral. This was the case with the 7 Islands and the Go Bond Parks, and Cape Coral is asking for your opinions again.

When we met as a Neighborhood Association and set our objectives for 2020, we landed on the flowing four initiatives:

1. UEP
2. 7 Islands
3. North Spreader Waterway Exit (Feasibility Study)
4. Beautification, Safety, Lights, Walkways, etc.

We asked what was important to you and those were the top four - and we have news to share on all four at our next general meeting.

Well, the City of Cape Coral is also asking for your opinion on what is important to you. Please participate and complete the survey.

If the four NWNA objectives we set still apply to you (work will still have to continue on all four), please include some or all in your survey response.

Here is the link to the survey.

John Bashaw
President - Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.
(920) 449-2000

The Passing of Mayor Joe Coviello

NWNA Members:

I sadly announce the passing of our Mayor, Joe Coviello, on January 13, 2021.

You may not know our Mayor as well as I did, so I want to tell you what a great loss this is for our city and for Northwest Cape Coral. Joe Coviello was a good man, a great family man, and an excellent Mayor.

Every time I reached out to Joe for help with an issue in the Northwest, he took the call. Every time I spoke to him about an issue, he genuinely listened to what I had to say and gave me his undivided attention. He reached out to me unsolicited and asked my opinion on issues that affected the Northwest. We did not always agree on the issues, but his willingness and desire to understand where I was coming from, on your behalf, was reassuring that we had someone in the chair who cared.

With the highest confidence, I believe the City of Cape Coral will adjust to this tragedy as it does to all the issues that come before us. I want you all to know we were in incredibly good hands and our city will continue to move forward, but the sadness of Joe's passing and the legacy he leaves behind is significant. I will remember him as a man who cared about our city and who always wanted to do what was right for us.

John Bashaw
President - Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.
(920) 449-2000

Development Updates on Pine Island Rd.

Updates on Building in Cape Coral

It used to be that the place to go was the corner store for all your needs. But these days, corners mean a whole lot more, especially in a highly mobile city that is nearing 200,000 in population. Take for instance, the corners at Chiquita Blvd. and Pine Island Road.

There's another plan for a gas station/convenience store (below) with an adjoining fast-food drive-thru restaurant in the works for that intersection. This one is located on the south side of Pine Island Road and east of Chiquita. It will be just west of the Bob Evans restaurant.

This is the third similar concept for that intersection. In the past we told you about a Racetrack gas station/convenience store at Chiquita and Pine Island Rd. just west of Aldi with small retail and fast food stores in between. Called Pine Island Market (below), this gas station and 10k sf retail is in permitting and should break ground soon.

Both properties are owned by Windsor Title Group of Clifton Park, NY.

There is another project in planning for the west side of Chiquita on the north side of Pine Island Road for a convenience store with gas pumps, two car washes and four drive thru establishments (below).  

Whether or not these projects get off the ground remains to be seen, although the two owned by Windsor have been permitted for soil testing, so that is some movement.

Only time will tell, but now you can envision how important that intersection is to commercial development.

Joe - V's Farm Market - Update

Not to forget that in that general area, to the east of Aldi, will be Joe V's Farm Market.

According to their website, they will provide farm-fresh produce, local dairy, meat, seafood, deli, scratch-made fresh bakery, prepared foods, wine, straight from the sea seafood, and much more.

For more information go to joevsfarmmarket.com

Stay tuned for more later....!

New Parks Design Approvals for the NWCape | Construction starting FQ21

Members,

At the City Council Meeting on 10/26, City staff provided an update on the GO Bond projects. Of course, Tropicana, Crystal Lake, and Festival Parks are most important to the NWNA. Here are some updates.

Park Designs (as of 10/26 City Council Meeting)

Tropicana - Currently at 30% design. Staff anticipates delivery of 60% design plan by mid-November

Crystal Lake - Currently at 30% design. Staff anticipates delivery of 60% design plan by mid-November

Festival - Currently at 60% design. Staff anticipates delivery of final design by early December

I'm monitoring the GO Bond site, Council Meeting agendas, and checking with staff for any updates.

Tropicana Park/Cape Coral Rowing Club

At the June City Council Meeting where the new Tropicana Park design was approved that included the Cape Coral Rowing Club location in the Southeastern corner of the park, Council members and the city attorney indicated that a priority use agreement (PUA) would need to be put in place to allow the rowing club to use the park. Council members provided comments on what should be included in the agreement to ensure the park is clean and accessible to the residents as a neighborhood park as defined by the GO Bond.

The NWNA did not wait for staff and the attorney to draft the agreement. The NWNA proactively provided a draft PUA to the Council and the new City Manager that included the comments from the Council members as well as what the NWNA felt were appropriate guidelines for the rowing club's use of the park. Our goal is to ensure the final design includes the amenities residents requested and meets the definition of a neighborhood park as outlined by the GO Bond.

Park Construction

I've received questions from residents as to why construction at the parks has not started. As I indicated earlier, the final designs need to be completed. Per the GO Bond website timelines, construction for the neighborhood parks is supposed to begin in early 2021 with completion by the end of Q3 2021. Construction of the community parks is supposed to begin in late Q1 or early Q2 with completion by end of Q3 2022. Obviously, these timelines are flexible due to permitting, weather, etc.

Stay tuned.....!

Island Pearl Meet & Greet

Members:

The Island Pearl Meet and Greet was a huge success. We were fortunate to have a great turnout, and several Cape Coral elected Officials and Staff members attended as well. Mayor Joe Coviello, City Manager Rob Hernandez, Business Development Manager Ricardo Noguera, and Business Development / Retention Specialist Nita Whaley attended.

This project is the model for how development should be done in the Cape. Your opinion matters and it is quite unique and impressive that Blue Waters Development is reaching out to the residents for input on the development.

During all City Council Meetings, oral progress reports are given by the City Manager and Council. The report given by Mayor Joe Coviello included a summary of his attendance at the Island Pearl Meet and Greet. The video is in the link below for your viewing.

As is always the case, we are here for you, representing you and listening to what you have to say. Please contact me directly at president@nwcape.com or call me at (920) 449-2000 if you have something you would like to discuss.

Be well and stay safe. Happy Thanksgiving.

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City Councils Code of Conduct and Decorum

NWNA Members:

Under the leadership of Council Member John Gunter, the City of Cape Coral amended Resolution 3-01 to now include a Code of Conduct for City Council Members and the Mayor. This Resolution is on the agenda for Monday’s City Council Meeting. The entire Resolution can be found by clicking on the link below.

Resolution 251-20 Amended

For your convenience and for a faster read, I have included the newly added Section on Decorum, Code of Conduct.

R. DECORUM

The members of the City Council shall always serve the citizens of the City of Cape Coral. Each elected official shall act in a professional manner to promote public trust and confidence in the government with complete transparency and avoid even the appearance or perception of impropriety while holding public office.

1. Code of Conduct

It is the policy of the City Council to uphold, promote, and demand the highest standard of ethics from all members of the Council. The Mayor and Councilmembers shall maintain the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fairness
during the performance of their duties.The Mayor and Councilmembers are leaders
of the City and shall always display a positive image in their representation of the City. At no time shall they bring discredit to the citizens, fellow Councilmembers, or the City of Cape Coral, due to their personal or professional conduct.

a. Public Trust. Mayor and Councilmembers shall always serve the residents of Cape Coral equally and be receptive to receiving input from residents to make decisions in the best interest of the City of Cape Coral. It will be the responsibility of the Mayor and each Councilmember to stay engaged and be responsive to the citizens.

b. Integrity. Mayor and Councilmembers shall always be truthful and forthright when presenting information during any discussions, and not use false, inaccurate, or manipulated information to support their position during any topic of discussion.

c. Responsibility. The Mayor and Councilmembers shall always make decisions based on the facts and merits of the issues, and shall always focus on the merits of the discussion and not the personalities involved.

The Mayor and Councilmembers support the public’s right to know and encourage their engagement in conversation to promote meaningful public involvement in all
issues in order to gain value from the diverse opinions within discussions to build a consensus for the merits of the decision.

d. Respectfulness. The Mayor and Councilmembers shall always treat one another, staff, and the citizens of Cape Coral with the utmost courtesy and respect.

e. Image. The Mayor and Councilmembers are a direct representation of the City of Cape Coral. While representing the City of Cape Coral in their official capacity, the Mayor and Councilmembers shall always dress in business attire
and promote the City of Cape Coral with professionalism to convey a positive image.f. The Mayor and Councilmembers shall always comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to, the Florida Sunshine and Open
Meeting Laws.
Page 8 of 132. Meetings
The Mayor and Councilmembers shall always be prepared by reviewing the agenda and the associated information to engage in a productive, attentive, and respectful discussion on each topic.a. Members shall exert their best effort to attend all meetings and arrive in a timely manner. No member shall walk out of the meeting while a roll call is being taken. After roll call, any member wishing to leave the dais shall advise the presiding officer of his or her desire to do so prior to departing. No more
than three (3) members shall leave the dais at any one time so as to maintain a quorum.

b. Any member who plans to be absent must give notice as provided for in Section G. Cancellation of Meetings above.

c. When a member plans to leave a meeting prior to its conclusion, the member shall notify the entire Council no later than at the beginning of the Council meeting. If an emergency arises during the meeting causing the need to leave the meeting, the member must announce to the entire Council their departure
whenever practicable.

d. When Council members are either members of or liaisons to any other board, committee, commission, task force or any other entity, the City Council members shall attend the meetings on a regular basis.

3. Censure
The City Council shall have the ability to review negative actions of members of City Council that do not reflect well on the City, or that bring discredit to the City, particularly violations of the rules of decorum stated herein.

City Council shall have the ability to address the breaches of decorum, when warranted, through means that include, but are not limited to, removing a member from any City-appointed position, as well as censuring a member by a majority vote of Council.

The addition of a Code of Conduct to the Resolution is partly the result of your comments made during the GO Bond discussion at Council. This is a great example of residents speaking, elected officials listening, and action taken.

Please consider the following

1. Send an ecomment at https://www.capecoral.net/department/clerk/ecomments.php
or send an email to the City Clerk at ctyclk@capecoral.net
expressing your thanks and appreciation for Council taking this action.

2. Hold your elected officials accountable by reading the Decorum section and alerting them when you see something that is not right.

3. Continue to deal in facts.

Thank you for being members of the NWNA.

Long-Delayed Project Moving Forward

Stonewater Project

A project first approved by City Council in 2015, is now gearing up for development with the installation of sewer and water lines to its location at the corner of Tropicana Parkway and Nelson Road. Called “Stonewater”, the development will encompass approximately 200 acres of land that was a former mining site.

Plans include 327 single-family homes, an amenity center, and a future marketplace retail area. Much of the development space is designed for outdoor recreation on three lakes with a majority of homes having lake views. The project was delayed due to the North 2 UEP and the construction of a pump station on the property.

Stonewater is designed by Windham Development Inc., Inc., a Michigan developer with experience successfully building housing developments on sites of former mines, even winning the Michigan Building Association Development of the Year Award in 2002 for a similar reclamation project.

They have built several residential developments in Southwest Florida such as Magnolia Landings in North Ft. Myers and Solterra Resort in Davenport, FL. The developer says the development proposal for Stonewater could look like Coral Lakes or Sandoval community styles.

Is Matlacha Isles the next Millionaires Row?

Matlacha Isles may become the next hotspot for upscale redevelopment according to an article in the Ft. Myers News-Press on Sunday.

The article states that Matthew Sinclair, the owner of Sinclair Homes, hopes to transform it from a sleepy cluster of small homes to a popular place with new modern edifices. Sinclair said Matlacha Isles has all the benefits of a location near Cape Coral without actually being in a city with higher taxes.

“This is three minute Gulf access, and taxes are half the price because it is Lee County. Cape Coral is just seconds away, but it is Lee County (outside of city limits). I knew the whole subdivision is developed, so the only direction is to rebuild. So it will only take off. In 5-10 years it will be all bulldozed.”

Sinclair’s three-story modern home sticks out among the older ranch style homes, but he expects more and more teardowns since this waterfront community is so special. There are about 120 homes in the subdivision which was developed back in the early 60s for vacation and fishing. All the early homes are basically two-bedroom fishing houses.

Sinclair spent two years working on his home and finally moved in with his family in January. He uses his home as a model to show people some unique building styles.

The four-bedroom house has four full bathrooms, spans 4,700 square feet under air, and 7,131 square feet total. Solar electricity is used for the whole house.

Sinclair uses his home as a model. “As is about $2.7 million on your lot,” he said. “If you went to Naples to do this, it would be 5-6 million.”

Note: Matlacha Isles is not in the City, but it is adjacent to the westernmost edge of our boundaries.

Internet Service in Northwest Cape Coral

We recently reached out to Council Member Williams regarding the poor internet service in some areas of Northwest Cape Coral, based on several requests you made.

CM Williams quickly engaged the City of Cape Coral IT Department and we received a thorough response from the IT Director. Rather than paraphrase the response and risk providing you with misinformation, I am including the email as sent

(See Email Exchange Below)

To: president@nwcape.com
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] - Internet Service in NW Cape Coral

Good afternoon,

Please see the email below from our IT Director:

Both Comcast and CenturyLink base their business decisions on where to expand their residential coverage primarily on improved lot density percentages. The City of Cape Coral has no agreements in place with either vendor and has not given any vendor sole access.

I have attached a .pdf map that shows improved lots in yellow and unimproved lots in pink for Cape Coral. We have also provided lot density comparison for YoY Improved Lot Density figures for the areas just North of Diplomat Parkway. The current message that we have been hearing from the vendors is that the density North of Diplomat Pkwy is not great enough to justify the expenditures. The City's Information Technology department meets at least annually with each of these two vendors to discuss future areas of investment in Cape Coral and we bring resident complaints forward as well. IT has contacted CenturyLink regarding their service at your property and they confirm that due to the long distance between your property and their nearest DSL Terminal that you will experience slower speeds.

IT is in the process of scheduling our annual meeting with Comcast and if we receive positive news about your area I will reach back out and share it with you.

Regards,

Michelle Hoffmann
IT Director
City of Cape Coral
1015 Cultural Park Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-0455
mhoffmann@capecoral.netRick Williams
Councilmember District 6
Cape Coral, FL
239-574-0437
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From: president@nwcape.com <president@nwcape.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2020 8:13 PM
To: Richard Williams <rwilliam@capecoral.net>
Cc: 'Amy Salzone' <membership@nwcape.com>; 'David Marazon' <treasurer@nwcape.com>; 'Dennis Winchester' <vicepresident@nwcape.com>; 'Don Freeman' <freemandonaldb@gmail.com>; 'John Bashaw' <president@nwcape.com>; 'John Jacobs' <pastpresident@nwcape.com>; 'John Smart' <drc@nwcape.com>; 'Kevin Black ' <keblack0722@gmail.com>; 'Paul Dworianyn' <paul@awesomedynamic.com>; secretary@nwcape.com <secretary@nwcape.com>; 'Wendy Harpp' <wendy@wendysellsthecape.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] - Internet Service in NW Cape CoralCaution – This email originated from outside of our organization. Please do not open any attachments or click on any links from unknown sources or unexpected email.
________________________________________CM Williams:
Several NWNA members have reached out to me regarding poor internet service. Many of your constituents are working from home and have been experiencing poor service. Please look into this and let me know if there are any plans to expand Xfinity service north, or to add fiber-optic service to the CenturyLink product. I will relay the information you provide to the membership in both our email blasts and in Social Media.

I plan to kick off a team to work on this issue and it would be helpful to have your support.

Thank you

John Bashaw
President – Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Since the email contact, and a subsequent call from the IT Director, I received another call from the IT Department regarding fiber optic internet service.

I believe your voices have been heard and the possibility of high-speed internet in areas on Northwest Cape Coral where it does not exist today is a possibility, in time.

Trust that the NWNA will continue to respond to your interests.

As such, the NWNA Secretary, Linda Stevens, has agreed to spearhead the project.

John Bashaw
President of the NWNA

New Public Works Chairman

Please Welcome Our New Public Works Committee Chair

Members:

I would like to introduce you to the new Public Works Committee Chair for the Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association.

Don Freeman has been an NW Cape Coral resident for over 4 years since moving south from New England. Don is currently a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and in several other states. He has recently retired from full-time employment after over 30 years of working in the water and sewer industry for an international consulting engineering firm.

He has been personally responsible for implementing several multi-million-dollar sewer projects in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Don’s expertise will be invaluable to our association as the Utilities Expansion Projects continue in the Northwest.

Don’s goals for the committee chair are to ensure residents are kept informed of ongoing Public Works projects, to voice legitimate concerns to Pubic Works ensuring we provide early input into planned and ongoing projects, and to ultimately provide a voice in the growth of our neighborhoods as expansion is inevitable.

Thanks. Please join me in welcoming Don to the team. We are building a very strong organization. Just watch all the good things we get done!

John Bashaw
President – Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Honorary Junior Police Officer

Kayden Kafka was honored by the Cape Coral Police Chief Dave Newlan on Sept 30th.

Another example of how the Cape Coral Police Department is an asset to our city and a group of public servants we should all be proud of.

Click below to watch the ceremony

Pearl Island Reaching Out

Members:

Island Pearl is a new development planned for the Northwest Corner of Burnt Store Road and Pine Island Road. The developer reached out to the NWNA to ask “what businesses would the residents like to see in this new development?” We’re excited about this development and excited the developer wants our input.

Mark your calendars! On November 5, there will be a meet and greet with the developer on the property. Details will follow, but I’d like you all to stop by to meet the developer and tell them what businesses you’d like to see. This will also be a great opportunity to learn all about this wonderful development in our district.

You may also nominate a business you’d like to see by sending an email to me at president@nwcape.com or steve@realamericarealty.com. By the way, I plan to nominate Portillo’s Hot Dogs.

John Bashaw
President – Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Here We Grow Again - September Edition

The NWNA DRC Committee has some exciting news to share with you all!

Starting with......

More Building in Cape Coral

Building a Better NW Cape

Sometimes the proposed plans we talk about fade away without any follow-through and other times, follow-through comes so fast your head spins. The Tractor Supply Co. store on Pine Island Rd is a good example as it is moving along rapidly matched only by the public storage facility on the opposite side of Pine Island Rd.

Last month we told you about a retail store planned for the lot just east of Aldi on SW Pine Island Rd. and that it would be some type of farmer’s market. Now we know it will be called Joe V’s Farm Market and will break ground by the end of the year and be ready by late 2021.

Joe V’s will feature grocery store and farm market services with fresh-from-the-farm produce, beef, cheeses, bakery items, prepared foods, natural organic and vegetarian food. Lee Snyder, who splits time between Cape Coral and Delaware is part of the management group. He operates several farmer’s markets in Delaware.

Racetrack Gas Station - Update

Racetrack Gas Station Overview

Remember we told you a Racetrack Gas/Convenience store is coming to Chiquita Blvd.?  Just West of that Aldi with small retail and fast food stores in between, but now we're telling you it won't be alone.

There is another project proposed, this one on the northwest side of the Chiquita and Pine Island Rd. intersection. This project will also feature a convenience store with gas pumps, two car washes and four drive thru establishments (below).

Two Competing Proposals

More Storage??

Last month, we told you about an indoor storage facility proposed for 2010 Burnt Store Rd., between Gulfstream Rd. and Gator Slough on the west side of Burnt Store Rd.

Storage Facility

Now, a proposed plan was submitted to the city by Hideaway Storage for a storage facility at 708 Burnt Store Rd. That location is adjacent to the south side of the 7/11 at Tropicana and Burnt Store.

Hideaway Storage Planned

There are about 15 public storage facilities throughout Cape Coral with more on the way. While there may be a need throughout the city, multiple storage facilities on a major access road in and out of the city takes up valuable commercial space that could be better used for amenities locals and visitors can enjoy. Is this a case of one’s company and two’s a crowd?

Some Odds and Ends......

Proposed ER across from Danny Yates

Coming here and there: a 45-unit, multi-family development is planned for SW 37th lane to the west of Chiquita Blvd. between Pine Island Rd. and Trafalgar. Also, an emergency medical facility is proposed for the south side of Pine Island Rd. across from Danny Yates Landscaping.

The project will include the construction of a free-standing emergency room and be run by HCA West Florida. HCA is based out of Tennessee and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte is part of HCA

2019 In Review

What a Year We've Had!

We have had a very busy year tackling some very important issues that directly impact your way of life and ultimately your pocketbooks. The Association addressed the following issues with the county, city and parks departments on your behalf:

• UEP Phase 2
• Neighborhood Parks
• BSR Widening Project
• Lighting along BSR
• Re-Zoning in NW Cape
• City Owned Surplus Property in NW

We had several guestspeakers at our meetings to give you updated information, listen to yourconcerns and answer your questions:

• Therese Everly - Lee Health Board of Directors
• Kevin Higginson - Manager of UEP Projects
• Plumbing Contractors - Honc Industries, Bruce Davis Jr Plumbing & Rohaley Plumbing
• Rick Williams - District 6 - City Council Member
• Dave Newlan - Cape Coral Police Chief

You came out in forcefor the 'Great American Clean Up' on Earth Day and took part in our our 23rdAnnual Trash Bash collecting trash along the roadside, parks, waterways andestuary's! Nothing was left behind and we all enjoyed pizza and refreshmentswhen the day was done.

NWNA BOD went throughsome leadership changes this summer as we said good bye to our President andVice President and searched for capable replacements to step into theirpositions.

As good members always do, you supported us at COW meetings during the year, as our leadership addressed the City Council Members and some of you voiced your own opinions and concerns. Then you also made your presence known to the Council by the sea of teal NWNA T-shirts throughout the city council chambers.

Established in 2004, we celebrated our 15th anniversary this year as the North West Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.  We continue to strengthen our member base by welcoming 72 new members this year.

We launched our new Website and opened a Members Only Group on Facebook, boasting 89 members to date.

We provided you withan extremely detailed summary of your UEP costs, keeping you informed andgiving you updates as soon as we had them.

We provided severalupdates throughout the year on this and other very important issues and willcontinue to do so as we move forward with the projects before us in 2020 andbeyond.

Census 2020 Job Openings

The 2020 Census is looking for temporary employees. Census positions provide an opportunity to earn extra income and help your community. The 2020 Census results will help determine your state's representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, and have a valid Social Security number (SSN) and email address. If you or members of your family are interested in a position which offers flexible hours consider applying: Some positions require work during the day; Other positions require evening and weekend work interviewing the public; Generally hours for field positions are flexible. Employees are paid weekly and are also paid for training.  

For more details, refer to the poster (available in English and Spanish).

Meeting Results Posted

The September 26th and November 14th meetings have been posted, along with photos and presentations.  Visit the "Past NWNA Meetings" page for links to prior meetings.

Thanks to Cathy Eybs for updating Shutterfly.

2020 Officers

Officers Elected for 2020

During the Annual Meeting of the NWNA, held November 14th, the following persons were elected for 2020:

• John Bashaw, President
• Dennis Winchester, Vice President
• Linda Stevens, Secretary
• David Marazon, Treasurer