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The court approved minutes of recent meetings by a 4–0 vote after a motion by Commissioner Cook and a second by Commissioner Bowles. Nathan Zinspire of the Williamson County Auditor’s Office presented the funding report and requested approval of a submitted electronic funding report totaling $9,304,321.64 plus an addendum that included $527,155.83 in wires and other payments; the court approved the funding report by a 4–0 vote.

On consent the court moved most items forward while pulling item 12 and shifting item 15 from consent to the regular agenda for discussion. The court later discussed item 3, a request to transfer line-item funds for specific training, and approved it after a short explanation that more backup detail was needed for public transparency. Commissioners emphasized the need for clearer backup and rationale for transfers when staff requests training funds.

On the regular agenda the court approved items 36 and 37 by unanimous vote. The court also approved a lease for Representative Wilson’s office space that runs through December 2026; members noted the contract includes a 30-day cancellation clause and discussed that space in the current building will be vacated when county moves to a new building. The lease passed with a 4–0 vote after commissioners confirmed the representative was aware of the potential for relocation.

The court moved into executive session at 10:09 a.m. to discuss matters including real estate, attorney consultation and personnel and reconvened at 11:00 a.m., at which time the court reported no action was needed. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Williamson - Commissioners Court - Regular Session - Apr 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 8 meeting the court approved minutes, accepted an auditor funding report totaling more than $9.3 million, advanced multiple consent and regular agenda items, and approved a lease extension with a 30-day termination clause for a legislative representative’s office space.","taxTitle","Williamson County, Texas","taxId",2724,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611013,"Williamson County proclaims April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month",509,750000,1259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900911-6c6505cbc823190ff5b44302e5635062&start=750&end=1259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900911-6c6505cbc823190ff5b44302e5635062/thumbnail_750000.jpg","/articles/6611013/Williamson-County/Texas/Williamson-County-proclaims-April-2025-Child-Abuse-Prevention-and-Awareness-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611013-c9ef55897da71bd4b9c3cee5de0275b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448163&Signature=TA8P5kA0mSxJ6pDh54lx7Z-sc4r1IUU-dgD3LRMqNfvnJ8erXD5MxmHyAArvvUjFGb1Pe9Y1Lx2gJhkej~odm1gIufAQPyTJ3Y-sL1njNJ6SnD2X5EcmQLShkKVI4BF7jqtS0OMfhRKTu4KLw7HxFWnPuWXvpMVc7eHIuZCFKumMV~yeZFwJo8ET~zXa0AgpLOy9yTjrjhKbODWFCkmCpg5iSquijZUJaGPTf6mlKCGjM5MwunK4PHHAf-4r7VsQkm-suWqLwRuAOXe9XZUQpB1EitgIz9QcXuA1RUgk9rdovCc7YADA-fiK3SzBbH-LzOCoJeSkSv4VaeEkLJagCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Williamson County Commissioners Court on April 8 unanimously approved a proclamation designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the county.

The court read statistics from the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center’s recent reporting: 6,396 intakes of alleged child abuse in the last fiscal year, 5,298 in 2023, and 5,469 in 2022; 3,452 intakes since Oct. 1, 2024; and 968 forensic interviews in the latest reporting period. The proclamation also cited 429 medical exams provided and the center’s other services: the center reported serving 569 families, delivering trauma therapy to 241 individuals, and educating 24,197 people through K–12 and staff trainings.

The proclamation, as read to the court, stated that preventing child abuse requires collaboration among families, communities, organizations and government entities and called on residents, organizations and community leaders to support the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center’s prevention and response efforts.

Commissioners thanked advocates and first responders in the room for their work. The court moved and seconded the proclamation and approved it by a 4–0 vote. Court members invited representatives to come forward for a photo and to explain the pinwheel symbol used in national child-abuse-prevention materials.

The proclamation directs local attention to child-abuse prevention and recognizes the county’s continued support for the advocacy center’s work in response and prevention.","Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and highlighted services and caseloads reported by the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611017,"Williamson County delays decision on FEMA grant for tornado sirens in Granger and Weir",661,1336000,1997000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900911-6c6505cbc823190ff5b44302e5635062&start=1336&end=1997","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900911-6c6505cbc823190ff5b44302e5635062/thumbnail_1336000.jpg","/articles/6611017/Williamson-County/Texas/Williamson-County-delays-decision-on-FEMA-grant-for-tornado-sirens-in-Granger-and-Weir","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611017-93f125757b31ea92076c0867162fdce7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448163&Signature=cAS9gPqDdytkHYOra59rfvN~a5GSrh-RkHHXAbJC0ba5VQmMAe7crf6rFDjIGn2057QyCWpC-q9SknyufTlcMLkTIyX5ZOC5~w2R1YhDtt3bBdZSHw872QyR4p-XE2bCyWJ8SwvSspoj1f1JgbUOnO9JiTOjPzpT~1t1vuCWQc4veffRmbrwuaNoIiNakkJmH6HZSj2wS3kWFG~cc8KOuOMb99pwl5o8tCjWm5DgcsnhyVtrmW1aX0jT4vkdgWpJlw9AAwOFCt4fmIEcKB9jqpWojK~CanLiJnFljksl9GLETW0q0TZ0QS3ZeyYuLQtYiBlT6k~dz9VssYRPuZxszw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Williamson County Commissioners Court on April 8 deferred action on a proposed application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to install tornado warning sirens in the towns of Granger and Weir.

Bruce Clements, director of the Williamson County Office of Emergency Management, told the court the county would apply on behalf of the two towns because they are not eligible to apply directly. He said each siren costs about $39,000, with FEMA expected to cover $30,000 and the city covering $9,000, and that the county’s role would include preparing the application, establishing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the towns, and serving as a pass-through for FEMA funds.

The court’s discussion focused on whether the small towns understood the ongoing responsibilities that accompany federal grants. Commissioner Long and others stressed that cities must commit to maintenance, procurement requirements and potential upfront costs, and that county staff time and the use of a grant writer are not cost-free to the county. Commissioner Long said she wanted confirmation from Granger and Weir that they understood and could meet those obligations before the county applied.

Clements told the court there is a submission deadline in mid-April but that applications can still be entered afterward; he described the state and FEMA review process as taking several months.

After extended discussion about bandwidth in small-city administrations, maintenance and procurement rules tied to federal funds, the court agreed to postpone a final decision and asked staff to return next week after obtaining commitments from Granger and Weir about their ability and willingness to fulfill the grant conditions.

The county did not vote to apply at the April 8 meeting. Court members emphasized the need for MOUs that clarify each city’s responsibilities and for confirmation that the towns can provide the required local contribution and handle procurement, installation power, and maintenance before the county serves as applicant and fiscal pass-through.

If the court approves the application later, the county would act as applicant and pass-through; the actual installation, operation and long-term maintenance obligations would rest with the respective cities under the MOUs discussed by the court.","County emergency manager outlined a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application to pay for two sirens in the towns of Granger and Weir; commissioners raised questions about city commitments, ongoing maintenance and county administrative costs and agreed to defer action to a future meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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