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City staff said the three existing laptops are more than five years old and operate slowly during court sessions. The city secretary reported that Bridgehead IT quoted an HP ProBook configuration with a three‑year warranty and professional services for setup; the proposed total quoted price (including setup and warranty) was presented to council and paid from the court technology fund, which is financed by court fees paid by defendants.

After discussion of procurement options and a state purchasing portal, a council member moved and the council approved the Bridgehead IT quote with the purchase funded from the court technology fund.

Separately, council considered the municipal court collections contract with MBBA. An outside attorney and another collections firm representative spoke and asked that the council put the contract out for competitive proposals rather than renew automatically. Council voted to not renew the current contract with MBBA at this time and directed staff to solicit proposals and invite qualified firms to present their services to council. A council member and staff discussed that the statutory collection fee is set by state law (30%) and that differences among firms focus on service levels rather than fee rates.

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\"Just to be clear, the unqualified opinion is the 1 you want. It means there were no qualifications or exceptions to us saying that your financial statements were materially correct,\" Toomey said. He told the council the city's combined net position across governmental and business‑type activities was roughly $13.2 million, with about $12.9 million in governmental activities.

City Treasurer Fred summarized the city's recent cash and revenue position for the general fund. He reported December general fund revenues of $1,030,000 and expenses of $573,000 for net revenue of $457,000 for the month; he also reported property‑tax collections and transfers to short‑term investments. The treasurer reported combined cash accounts of about $7.95 million as of Dec. 31 and highlighted that interest income in Texas CLASS was earning 4.65% at the time of the report.

The auditors recommended keeping roughly six months of operating expenditures (about $3 million based on the auditors' estimate) in reserve, leaving approximately $2.5 million for special projects. Toomey also told council that most of the city's operating revenue comes from taxes (approximately 79% of day‑to‑day funding).

Council placed acceptance of the fiscal year 2023–24 annual financial report and the first‑quarter investment report on the consent agenda; the council approved the consent agenda by voice vote.

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Mark Walker, an Enclave resident, said the tenant “runs 3 shifts 7 days a week” and described custodial trash being dumped between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., with loud music accompanying the activity. He said about a dozen to two dozen houses back up to the commercial property and asked the city to intervene.

Council members and staff said they have been in contact with the business and the Enclave residents. Council member Gonzales (speaking for council) said representatives of the business have met with neighbors and that some residents and the business are exploring short-term fixes such as a fenced enclosure around dumpsters to reduce noise and sightlines.

Police and code enforcement staff told residents that the fastest remedy for immediate disturbances is to call dispatch when the problem is occurring so officers can respond. The police chief noted noise and nuisance enforcement requires showing an ordinance violation and that the city’s noise standard has a relatively high threshold under Texas law.

Council member Gonzales also said staff are exploring whether local fence‑height rules could be adjusted for properties that border commercial sites so homeowners can use taller screening fences without a special exception. He said the economic development committee is also looking at longer-term barrier options, which would be more expensive and take more time than temporary fixes.

One council member noted a property‑tax avenue may be available: the city’s appraisal district records show the building is owned by an LLC and that the tenant lists equipment at other regional locations, which could affect assessed values. No formal enforcement action was taken at the meeting; council asked neighbors to document occurrences (times, dates) and submit them to the city to help staff and the business target specific shifts or workers for corrective measures.

","Residents near the Enclave described nighttime trash collection, loud music and on-site incineration at a large commercial tenant, and council said staff will pursue short- and longer-term measures including encouraging direct engagement and exploring ordinance or fence changes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6322107,"Mayor says city issued cease-and-desist after unauthorized work in Lawrence Creek floodplain",5834,3338000,9172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348256-eed1aa6c3ac70f8eab48386761139b79&start=3338&end=9172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348256-eed1aa6c3ac70f8eab48386761139b79/thumbnail_3338000.jpg","/articles/6322107/Hollywood-Park/Bexar-County/Texas/Mayor-says-city-issued-cease-and-desist-after-unauthorized-work-in-Lawrence-Creek-floodplain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322107-b9d83c5a31f1f0e74e86d86e730b0951/orig.mp4?Expires=1775570995&Signature=J774GSugBWjS5mAGM6zwc1acaaIREMxiKIdRipRPL97iabJHMsPhdQ6aKt7hZKAbDL5SKBBGpl7kWaOKGbqduJLyG0bNqbFKbHuVnZqW0x8XY8QW~UFXOSimlpV4uigoS4U4aKGZmNGb8AQmv-vmCsmux4qcwlp4gStn-ri46JVwWsTkAA2h2FR9pxM3v881ojksuzT1QnpSUQUoe5ml1hVJASYUBIhIggPNQteag9b3eAQbxtSpTGULH8md9OuJ25CMjFreCPIH7Eu4OfEq3iDySPIqGUQQcbsL~BDPUn29ZHV75DBD6rS1K25NHSDYHbVLc-iBuwLRI3hQ76YRFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hollywood Park Mayor Drash said the city served a cease-and-desist and is seeking engineering studies after work in the Lawrence Creek floodplain behind the Thomasini residence proceeded without required permits.

The mayor told the council that town engineers observed grading, a notch cut through a dam and clearing of vegetation in the flood zone and that “the Thomasinies continue to post information on social media which is not correct or truthful.” The statement said the Thomasinis have not provided the engineering study or obtained required permits.

The city cited its code of ordinances, chapter 26.16 and 26.19, saying “no structure or land shall hereafter be located, altered, or have its use changed without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations.” The mayor added that the town’s MS4 inspections by the city engineer, Riesbeck, first flagged the changes in November and December 2024.

Resident Randy Tomicini, who addressed the council during public comment, accused city officials of selectively enforcing rules and said in part: “The city dumped fill material on my lot under false pretenses and refuses to haul the material away.” The mayor responded after executive session that the city would not discuss the matter in public while attorneys were involved but reiterated the need for the Thomasinis to provide post‑work engineering analysis.

The mayor said a post‑work permit will be required if the engineering study shows the floodway was not impacted; if it was, the property owners would be required to make modifications to restore compliance. The city attorney and city engineer were involved in the review and advised the council during closed session.

The city did not announce any enforcement penalties at the meeting and said next steps will depend on the results of the engineering study the property owners must supply.

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Enclave residents press council over 24/7 operations at Regentex facility

Mayor says city issued cease-and-desist after unauthorized work in Lawrence Creek floodplain