“John Baillie said that “April is the month of dreams come true.” At VCC, we are continuing to plan and work and dream of addressing the needs of our community. Here are some of the ways we’re doing that.
The Master Board welcomes Wes Grube, Dan Glienecki, and Michelle Suarez. They will serve the VCC community until March 2027. Michelle served on the board previously to complete the term of Steve Zielinski, and we are glad to have her continue for the next term. If you own your golf cart, have you tried parking in the area located near the overflow parking lot? Thank you for testing out this new location provided by the Common Grounds Committee and the Volunteers. The additional parking is helping to alleviate congestion near the cart barn and pro shop. Please give it a try.
The Patio is up and running with great success. Members and guests have been socializing before and after playing golf and tennis, following pool time, and during their community outings. Rafael and his staff are working diligently to provide excellent service as we all learn how to best use this new option for food and beverages with friends. Stop by and enjoy the beautiful view, comfortable seating, and happy environment. You can even reserve The Patio for your own special event. Just give Rafael a call.
Have you had a chance to review the Major Projects presentation offered to the members of VCC at the annual Members meeting on March 19? It is on the VCC website. Click on the dropdown list and scroll to Major Projects. This site will answer questions and provide project updates. If you would like to learn more about the Project Manager, RHarper Consulting Group and the Architect, Humphrey Rosal Architects, visit the VCC Website or click the links here. Consider bookmarking this page for ease of access to the latest information.
Patience and the Main Pool Project are going hand in hand these days. Much has been taking place behind the scenes that will set us up for a successful outcome, even though you cannot see it at the pool. We are hopeful that the powers that be provide the permissions required so the work can begin soon.
• A contract for the pool renovation and spa relocation has been approved and executed with Jackson Pools
• The pool and spa design work (relocation of the spa) has been completed and submitted for permitting by the Department of Health and the Village of Estero.
•The finish selections for the pool have been finalized and ordered.
• A civil engineer has been engaged to assist in permitting and to provide the due diligence we will need for the cabana bar conversion.
• A conceptual design for converting the cabana to a full-service bar has been presented, and feedback has been incorporated into that design.
• Once the architectural design for the cabana bar is completed, finish options will be suggested by an interior designer. The selection process for that vendor is underway.
• The conceptual design will be shared with at least three qualified contractors for pricing. While the Main Pool Project proceeds, the Clubhouse Major Project is also progressing.
• The architect has been selected, and the first conceptual design is underway.
• The civil engineer and architect have been reviewing the current zoning and parking ordinances to determine if any additional square footage might be added to the clubhouse.
• Once the design is reviewed and feedback incorporated, it will go out to contractors for estimates of a baseline budget. • The conceptual design will be shared with interior design candidates allowing them to provide proposals tailored to the design. Old 41/Collectors Consortium Ad
• The architect, civil engineer and project manager will then take the design to the Planning Director at the Village of Estero to get preliminary feedback.
NOTE: The Master Board is currently developing a schedule of open-conversation meetings for all members to engage with questions and comments about the Major Project processes. Please watch your email for these opportunities.
The next meeting of the Master Board will take place on April 22, at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse dining room and on Zoom. For those that cannot attend a scheduled Master Board meeting, the recording of the meeting is always distributed to members via email.
