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City of Leon Valley Water Rates Discussion
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PLEASE JOIN US
CITY OF LEON VALLEY WATER RATES DISCUSSION
DATE: October 16, 2017
WHEN: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Conference Center, 6421 Evers Rd.
We will present: a Background of the Water Well Project, Discuss the Cost of Service and Rate Study, Provide a Rate Comparison, and Discuss the Debt Structure and Payments for the Bond Program. We will also share information on programs the City offers for our residents to conserve water, and staff will answer any questions you may have.
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This Weeks City Council Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 AT
6400 EL VERDE RD.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 6:00 p.m.
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Next Weeks City Council Meeting
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No City Council Meetings are scheduled for next week.
A Coffee with the Mayor and City Council is Scheduled for
October 21, 2017
from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m.
at the Conference Center located at
6421 Evers Rd.
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Upcoming Meetings
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Meetings
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Times
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Coffee with the Mayor and City Council
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Saturday, October 21, 2017
6427 Evers Road
Conference Center
9:00 a.m.
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Zoning Commission Meeting
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017
6400 El Verde Rd.
City Council Chambers
6:30 p.m.
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New City Hall Hours
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NEW CITY HALL HOURS
Please be advised that the Leon Valley City Hall will observe extended hours effective October 2, 2017:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are hopeful citizens enjoy and are able to utilize our extended hours!
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Special Election
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City of Leon Valley
Special Election
November 7th, 2017
There will be a special election on November 7th, 2017 to be held on the question of the Adoption of a Home Rule Charter for the City of Leon Valley.
Please watch the Enews for more information to come.
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Citizen's Police Academy
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The Leon Valley Police Department will begin their second Citizen's Police Academy on October 23, 2017 at 6:00 pm. The class will go through December 11, 2017, and will be 3 hours each Monday. The class is designed to provide oversite and insight into how policing in America and Leon Valley works. The instructors will all be from local law enforcement agencies whom are considered experts in their fields. The topics for this class will be as follows:
- Traffic Law
- Tactics in Traffic Stops
- Community Policing
- Arson Investigation
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Electronic Control Devices
- Use of Force
- Active Shooter
- Specialized Law Enforcement (SWAT, Canine and Bomb Squad)
- Crime Prevention Techniques
At the end of the class all students will be provided with a ride along with the Leon Valley Police Department on a date of their choosing. Please consider signing up for the class, as well as sending this email out to other Leon Valley employees and residents, family and friends. For those interested, please email Mrs. Florencia Shoquist at
[email protected] for an application. Thanks in advance for your consideration! In your service, Chief Salvaggio
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Leon Valley 2nd Annual Job Fair
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Special Election
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City of Leon Valley 2017 Special Election
A Special Election will be held on November 7, 2017, on the question of the adoption of a Home Rule Charter by the qualified voters of the City of Leon Valley.
"Shall the Home Rule Charter for the City of Leon Valley be adopted?"
Below is a list of key dates:
- Early voting by personal appearance is Monday, October 23, 2017 through Friday, November 3, 2017. The nearest polling location will be at the Leon Valley Conference Center.
- Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
A registered voter may vote at any poll site within Bexar County during Early Voting but must vote at the specific poll site as determined by precinct number on Election Day. Check our City's website for up to date information on where and when to vote.
Ballot by Mail Deadline
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Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
Jacquelyn F. Callanen, Early Voting Clerk, Bexar County Elections Administrator, 203 W. Nueva, Suite 3.61 San Antonio, Texas 78207. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 20, 2017.
For more information or assistance with registration, please contact the City Secretary at (210) 684-1391 extension 216.
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Volunteers Needed
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If you would like to be more involved in your great community, you can do so by volunteering to serve on one of the Boards/Commissions/Committees. Leon Valley has many ways you can serve.
We have vacancies to fill in the following areas:
Earthwise Living
is always accepting applications. The Earthwise Living Committee (EWLC) is dedicated to providing community education that will develop a sustainable way of life in harmony with the natural surroundings. The EWLC sponsors and coordinates the annual Earthwise Living Day that is held in March. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works Service Center off Evers Road.
Board of Adjustment
has one (1) Alternate vacancy. The Board of Adjustment (BOA) has the power to review and approve variances from zoning ordinance requirements and administrative decisions (Zoning Interpretations) that create unnecessary hardships in the development of property because of exceptional or extraordinary conditions. Unlike other boards or commissions, the BOA makes the final decision on items that come before it; variances are not passed on to City Council for final approval. Meetings are held on-call and are typically held on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the LV Fire Department Meeting Room.
Community Events
has several vacancies The Community Events Committee (CEC) is committed to providing volunteer support and coordination for the various City-sponsored civic events including the 4th of July Celebration, the Grandparents' Day Concert, and the Holiday Lighting Program. Monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the LV City Hall Meeting Room.
Mayor's Youth Advisory
is a youth council which will serve as representatives for young residents, discussing pertinent issues with City Council and promoting youth involvement in community events and volunteer projects. There are several vacancies on this committee.
Did you know there are other ways to volunteer that may not include serving on a committee? You could volunteer with.....
Friends of the Library - Contact Sandy Underwood at (210)-684-0720 or at [email protected]
Leon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce - Bill Gerlt at (210) 364-0177 or at [email protected]
You may also stop by City Hall and pick up an application. If you need assistance of have any questions, please call the City Secretary at 684-1391 ext. 216.
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| Texas Ban on Texting While Driving |
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 On September 1, 2017, a statewide ban on texting while driving will go into effect. Texas House Bill 62 will outlaw text messaging with handheld wireless devices. This includes reading, writing or sending text messages while driving a motor vehicle. The new law specifies "electronic messaging" includes email and instant messaging. The State law does not ban the entry of phone numbers, voice commands and hands-free texting. The fines for texting while driving are $25-$99 for the first offense, then $100 to $200 for subsequent offenses. Fines of up to $4000 may be assessed If someone causes a death or serious injury while texting and driving. For more information on House Bill 62, you can visit https://openstates.org/tx/bills/85/HB62/.
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2-1-1 Texas
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2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, their goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs. 2-1-1 Texas is a FREE, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.
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Be Air Aware: Make a Commitment to Idle Less
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Idling is leaving a vehicle's engine on while the vehicle isn't moving. The Alamo Area Council of Governments is asking Greater San Antonio Area residents to reduce idling this summer when possible, because it wastes fuel and pollutes the air.
Facts about idling
- Two minutes spent idling is equivalent to one mile of driving in terms of gasoline used.
- Idling a vehicle for 10 seconds wastes more fuel than restarting it.
- Excessive idling can damage cylinders, spark plugs, and exhaust systems.
- Restarting a car has little impact on its battery or starter motor.
- Burning just one gallon of gas produces twenty pounds of pollutants.
Reasons to reduce idling
- Protect health - Vehicle engines emit gasses that form ozone, a component of smog. Exposure to ozone can cause difficulty or painful breathing, and even permanent lung damage. Although everyone is susceptible to ozone pollution, children, people with respiratory conditions, and those who are active outdoors are at an increased risk.
- Save money on gasoline - Owners of an average four-cylinder sedan would save 32 gallons of gas and $64 every year by reducing idling by eight minutes per day, while owners of an average eight-cylinder SUV or truck would save 64 gallons of gas and $128 a year.
How to reduce idling
- Skip the drive-thru lane - Park and go inside instead! According to a study by QSR Magazine, drive-thru lunch orders take an average of 214 seconds, while drive-thru dinner orders typically take 226.
- Turn off your car when waiting - Whether you're waiting to pick up your child from school or sitting in the parking lot before work, turn off your vehicle. Just roll down your windows if it's hot, or switch to "accessory" mode if you want to listen to the radio.
- Avoid peak traffic times - The worst times for traffic congestion are between 8-9 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. You're more likely to idle in traffic during these times, wasting both gas and money. If possible, run errands at another time. If you regularly commute to work or school during these times, consider working with your employer to change your schedule.
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ON IT
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 The City of Leon Valley is bringing new life and enforcement to the
ON IT
program. All City Departments are teaming together to bring more attention and compliance to your neighborhood issues and concerns. The intention of the
ON IT
program is to have a direct means of reporting your community concerns regarding streets, sidewalks, abandoned homes, loose or dead animal reports, permitting concerns, noise or other neighborhood nuisances and much more.
The goal is to ensure that City service requests and information is handled, as promptly as possible, with a high level of customer service. Report it and an
ON IT team member will respond as quickly as possible.
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(210) 684-OnIt
(210) 684-6648
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Neighborhood Officer Assignments
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The below listed officers will be assigned to the listed neighborhoods, and should be contacted for any non-emergency issues or neighborhood meetings that should arise. These officers will work problems directly, or touch base with whomever has the expertise to resolve the issue. As you pass this information along to your neighbors, please be reminded that the officers might not be working the sift when you email an issue, might work overnight, or might have days off other than weekends. We separated the neighborhoods by shifts that we felt could best deal with the issues we are presently seeing in your neighborhood. Please be patient with the officer in allowing them enough time to respond to the non-emergency issue.
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ANCESTRY.COM IS AT YOUR LIBRARY!!!!
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 Are you interested in Genealogy but not interested in the annual fees associated with ancestry.com? Come to the library! Thanks to the Friends of the Leon Valley Public Library, we now have a Library Membership to Ancestry.com.This means.....while in the library, you can access this incredible database by going through our link. Being connected to our WiFi automatically authenticates you for full access.
Come on in and we will help you navigate to our website or our catalog which both have links for you to access the databases through. OR....come in, pull up this post and simply click this link http://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com and BOOM! You are in!
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AACOG Alamo Call-A-Ride 4 Vets Program
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Did you know?
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 Did you know there are currently two donation stations located in Leon Valley, and they are at City Hall and the Library? By donating unwanted goods and recycling textile with ATRS, you're keeping our neighborhood clean, improving the quality of life for those in need and protecting the environment for future generations.
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UPCOMING REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
6:00 P.M.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
6:00 P.M.
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TUESDAY, December 5th
6:00 P.M.
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TUESDAY, December 19th
6:00 P.M.
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