City of Leon Valley E-News for June 29, 2012

Small town hospitality, big city advantages

Leon Valley Bond Sales - Remarkably Successful!

Greetings!

On Wednesday, June 27th, the City Council met in a Special Meeting to conduct the business of considering an Ordinance for the Issuance of the $7 Million in General Obligation Bonds, as authorized by City voters at the May 12, 2012 Elections.

We are gratified to report that the years of managing the City's finances in a conservative and fiscally-responsible manner were rewarded this week on Wednesday with the financing of $7,000,000 as a number of bidders participated as a part of the financing process of the 2012 Series of City of Leon Valley general obligations bonds.

The issuance of the general obligations bonds occurred at a remarkable 2.49 percent interest on the bond sale and reflects a $1.2 million dollars savings in interest charges. For more information, visit the City's website; click here.

The City Council at its June 19th Meeting created the 2012 Bond Program Oversight Committee and appointed 6 members to what will be a 7 member committee. The Committee was appointed to help with the all-important work of citizen oversight as the Bond Program begins. The appointment of a seventh member and the appointment of a chair of the Committee will be undertaken by the City Council at its July 17th Meeting.

Please be reminded that the July 3rd City Council Meeting was cancelled. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17th, as previously mentioned.

Your Mayor and City Council invite you to volunteer on one of the City Council's boards, committees or commissions.

If you are interested in service to your City, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 684-1391, extension 216. Or, you may email Mayor Riley directly at: mayorriley@leonvalleytexas.gov. An application form will be e-mailed to you. Applications for service received by Wednesday, July 11th, will be considered at the City Council's July 17th City Council Meeting.

Plan now to attend this year's Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4th, at 10 a.m. Come and be part of the

fun after the Parade at the Leon Valley Community Center,

Old Glory

6427 Evers Road.

Food, drinks, and games will all be available. The parade route this year is via Poss Road to Evers Road.

Finally, we invite you now to make plans to walk and talk with Mayor Chris Riley at her next Quarterly Walk with the Mayor, on Saturday, July 7th at 8:30 a.m. Please meet Mayor Riley at Raymond Rimkus Park at the Community Garden, near the large parking lot and walking trail. We recommend wearing light-colored and loose fitting clothing and comfy walking shoes.

Thank you for choosing to be actively involved in your hometown and ours... the City of Leon Valley.

We encourage you to Connect with Us... to obtain the most current City of Leon Valley information from the City's website.

Janie Willman

City Secretary

Leon Valley City Council Meetings

Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m.

Please note that Special City Council Meetings can be scheduled for different days and beginning times.

Official public notices and meeting agendas are posted on the City's Bulletin Board outside the City Hall front doors at 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, 78238, at least 72 hours before the start of the meeting posted, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Official public notices and meeting agendas are also posted on the City's website. Click here for more information.

Other City Meetings & Community Events This Coming Week

The Bandera Road Site Community Advisory Group (CAG) is meeting on Thursday, July 19th at 5:30 p.m. at the Leon Valley Conference Center. The public is welcome to attend.

Some of the City Council's Boards & Committees are enjoying a brief Summertime break:

The Leon Valley Public Library Board of Trustees - no July Meeting.

For other City events, Click here to view the City's Calendar of Events.

Out and About the Neighborhood

With 100 degree weather, we encourage you to eat fresh and eat healthy. Shop the Leon Valley Farmer's Market for fresh and healthy alternatives. The Leon Valley Farmer's Market is located on the Parking Lot next to the Leon Valley Public Library on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cool off in one of our quality community pools this Summer; the Leon Valley Family Pool and the Forest Oaks Pool.

To obtain the most current City of Leon Valley news, visit our City's website: www.leonvalleytexas.gov.

We endeavor to provide information on the City of Leon Valley website that will be of value. We hope you will visit the City's website often.