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Construction has begun on a portion of Evers Road, consisting of the current low water crossing, will be closed from Alley-Kinman Drive (next to the library) to Poss Road. The remaining areas of Evers Road, including Poss Road, will remain open.

The bridge area of the road is expected to be closed for 4-5 months, weather permitting. The reason for the road closure is to relocate one 8" gas main and one 24' gas main, along with the water and sewer mains that are also located in that right of way. As soon as the utilities are relocated, the new box culverts will be constructed and a portion of roadway restored. The street will then be opened to two lane traffic as the contractor constructs ½ of the street. Once that is complete, the contractor will switch over and construct the other half of the street, again leaving two lanes open.

We are encouraging everyone to use a detour until the entire street is open, as this area becomes very congested during rush hour traffic. If you are traveling on Evers from Loop 410 to Huebner, please turn left onto Seneca Drive, then head to Bandera Road. Take a right on Bandera Road and travel to Poss Road, then turn right. Proceed down Poss to Evers and take a left.  If you are traveling from Huebner towards Loop 410, take a right on Poss and head to Bandera Road. Turn left onto Bandera and proceed to Seneca Drive. Take a left on Seneca and continue to Evers Road. You may then take a right back onto Evers Road and proceed to Loop 410.

Both the Sun Valley and Forest Oaks neighborhoods will be accessible at all times during this construction, as will be the library, Conference and Community Centers, the vehicle impound lot, and the Public Works Facility. We appreciate your patience as we work to replace this old and badly damaged bridge!

City Offices Closed on January 15, 2018  in observance of

Martin  Luther King Jr. Day

 

  

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:

Zoning Commission: (2 Vacancies)

The Zoning Commission (ZC) acts as an advisory board to the City Council on land use and zoning matters. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the LV City Hall Council Chambers.

Park Commission:        

The Park Commission (PC) is an advisory commission of Leon Valley citizens which makes recommendations to the City Council regarding park ordinances and policies, as well as serves as a liaison for the City with the public for park matters. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the LV Conference Center. 

Community Events Committee: (Numerous Vacancies)

The Community Events Committee (CEC) is committed to providing volunteer support and coordination for the various City-sponsored civic events including the 4^th 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.

Board of Adjustment: (3 Alternate Vacancies)

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.

Earthwise Living Committee:

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.

 

More information is available on the application which can be found on the City website at: http://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/mayor_and_city_council/docs/Volunteer%20Committees%20Form.pdf

 

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.

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/.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Neighborhood	Officer	Officer's Email
Bandera Pass	Andy Griego	[email protected]
Canterfield	Jorge Breton	[email protected]
Castle Estates	Carlos Carillo	[email protected]
Forest Oaks	Louis Farias	[email protected]
Grass Valley	Chad Mandry	[email protected]
Hodges/Althea	Clarence Yarbrough	[email protected]
Leon Valley Ranches	Andy Griego	[email protected]
Linkwood	Kasey Burleson	[email protected]
Monte Robles	Joe Baiza	[email protected]
Old Mill	Ben Castro	[email protected]
Pavona Place	Johnny Vasquez	[email protected]
Seneca I	Rubie Flores	[email protected]
Seneca II	Uziel Hernandez	[email protected]
Shadow Mist	Ed Bell	[email protected]
Sun Valley	Carlos Carillo	[email protected]
The Ridge at Leon Valley	Joann Azar	[email protected]

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. 

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.

Tuesday, January 16th  6:00 p.m.