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June 9, 2021 / Issue #2021-23
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Dan Hughes, long-time former Town Councilor and Mayor, honored by Town Council this week
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Left to right: Town Councilors Jim Atterholt and Bill Veach, Mayor Ray Murphy, Dan Hughes, Town Councilor Dan Allers and Vice Mayor Rexann Hosafros
At the June 7 Town Council meeting, Town Councilors recognized long-time former Mayor Dan Hughes for his irreplaceable service and dedication to the Town since its official formation in 1995. Dan was also instrumental in the formation of the Local Planning Agency and has been the chair of the Audit Committee for many years.
Read the proclamation to learn more about Dan and his wealth of contributions to the Town of Fort Myers Beach.
Watch Mayor Ray Murphy's tribute to Dan at the Council meeting(starts at 1 hour, 22 minutes, 11 seconds) |
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GET PREPARED: It's hurricane seasonTown Council reviewed hurricane preparedness at this morning's Management & Planning session.
"We are nine days into hurricane season and everyone who is not yet prepared needs to get prepared with supplies and also a plan," said Mayor Ray Murphy.
Lee County also has a wealth of resources, including a video of its recent hurricane seminar.
Hurricane Re-Entry Passes: FMB residents and business ownersPURPLE (residential) or YELLOW (business) re-entry passes, even though they are dated from previous years, will be VALID for this hurricane season. If you do not have a previous year's re-entry pass, applications for these passes are accepted at Town Hall. Fill out the application, download it and print it out, then come by Town Hall at 2525 Estero Boulevard to drop off the application and receive the pass. |
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Five things to know about Water Quality Information on the Town's refurbished website
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An editorial published in a recent edition of The Sun Bay Paper has several incorrect statements/information about the Town’s water quality efforts. Below is correct information.
1. QR Codes on the Town’s beach access signs related to water quality are functioning and we regularly check them to make sure.
2. New signs are scheduled to be put up on the beach soon with the Town’s new logo and branding color scheme and those signs also have the QR codes for water quality.
3. Results of water quality testing (done by the Town’s agreement with Lee County) are on the Town’s refurbished website under the Water Quality tab accessible from the Popular Pages box on the homepage.
4. The specific water quality reports from Lee County are under the Environmental Lab section on Lee County's website. This link is also accessible from the Town's website under the Water Quality tab.
5. The Lee County Health Department is responsible for monitoring red tide and other possible water quality issues on Fort Myers Beach and notifying the public when necessary. Links to that information are also under the Water Quality tab on the Town’s website. |
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Mound House now part of "Museums for All"
This new partnership is part of the Mound House’s broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences.
The Mound House has joined Museums for All to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. This is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM).
The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits by providing free admission to the Mound House for up to four people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the public at more than 500 museums across the country.
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Upcoming events at Mound House
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Volunteers needed for lead and copper water
testing from their household tapsThe Town's Utilities Department is looking for volunteers to participate in the upcoming lead and copper sampling as required by the United State Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Lead and Copper Rule.
The Lead and Copper Rule, 40 C.F.R. Sections 141.80 to 141.91, requires monitoring at the consumer taps to identify levels of lead in drinking water that may result from corrosion of lead-bearing components in a public water system’s distribution system or in household plumbing. These samples help assess the need for, or the effectiveness of, corrosion control treatment.
Interested? Email fmbh2o@fmbgov.com to register.
The Utilities Department is planning on collecting the required samples in July 2021. All participants will be contacted and provided with all supplies necessary for sample collection.
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Turtle safe lights are for sale at Town Hall
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$16 for small bulbs / $6 for large2525 Estero Boulevard, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. REMEMBER: Only turtle safe flashlights are permitted on the beach (like the one in the picture.) No cell phone flashlights, please, they are disorienting mama turtles from nesting properly, and will keep baby hatchlings from returning to the Gulf properly. The Town does not sell the flashlights, but they are available for purchase online. |
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IMPORTANT trash & recycling reminderTrash, refuse, yard waste and recycling may only be put out to the curb the night before a pickup day. It is a violation of Town Code for waste to be out by the curb more than 24 hours before or after pickup. |
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Interested community members are needed to serve on the Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) and Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC).
Visit the Advisory Boards and Committees page on the Town's website to learn more and apply. |
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Receive urgent alerts through the Town's CodeRed system by text and/or email
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Mark your calendars!Next Household Waste Collection Event is August 6, 2021
8 a.m. to Noon
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus
Future dates: - 11/05/2021 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St
- 02/04/2022 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St
- 05/06/2022 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St
- 08/05/2022 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St
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Schedule for JUNE: Marine Resources Task Force Environmental Education Pop-Up Booth
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Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetingsAll meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero BoulevardLive and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the
Town's YouTube channel and live meetings can be watched on Comcast Channel 98 View the meeting calendar on the Town's website for theUpcoming meetings
Tuesday, June 15 / 9 a.m.
Public Safety Committee (PSC) Meeting
*Meetings are subject to change; please refer to the agendas posted on the Town's Website. Because vaccinations have been available since April 5 to all adults ages 18 and up in Florida, Town Hall is now open for walk-in service during all regular hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are still strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Please call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department.
NOTE: All employees in Town Hall might not yet be fully vaccinated. |
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Currently open for bid: There are currently no active solicitations.Under Review:There are currently no solicitations under review. |
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