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Bill Kelberlaw, who identified himself as a Williamson County taxpayer and self-described sixth-generation Texan, spoke about changes to county procurement materials and alleged redactions in contract attachments. \"The bid number was redacted from the contract, but, the rest of it was pretty interesting reading on the attachment,\" Kelberlaw said, and warned of a pattern he described as avoiding competitive bidding through exemption clauses. He also referenced ongoing litigation in which a company named Sambria has sued Williamson County over an allegedly exempted-from-bids contract.

Laurie Gallagher said she is a registered voter, taxpayer and a member of the Williamson County Republican Party Election Integrity Committee and asked the court to review an audit she described as an extensive public-information request and review. \"We identified numerous defects and deficiencies with the current county wide electronic voting system polling place program that this County Commissioner's Court adopts to conduct our elections,\" Gallagher said. She said the committee passed a resolution in support of a \"U.S. citizens election bill of rights\" and offered to provide additional records and experts for a workshop.

Delbert Crawford, owner of Changing Lane CDL School, offered a private-sector partnership to expand reentry services for formerly incarcerated residents and said his program has helped more than 1,200 graduates find careers. \"I'm here today to offer support in developing a Williamson County reentry program, 1 that equips, people to return to their communities with purpose, job training, and structure,\" Crawford said.

What the court did: Commissioners did not take formal action on the public requests during the meeting. A staff member (Kathy) was asked to collect Crawford's contact information. Gallagher said she would follow up by email with records; the court did not schedule a workshop or direct staff during open session on the matters she raised.

Ending
Public comments were recorded in the meeting minutes. No open-session votes or formal directions were reported that would immediately change county procurement, election procedures or reentry programming based on the comments made on June 17.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Williamson - Commissioners Court - Regular Session - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Three members of the public addressed the Williamson County Commissioners Court on June 17, raising concerns about redacted contract information and noncompetitive contracting, urging an election system review, and offering a private-sector reentry training partnership.","taxTitle","Williamson County, Texas","taxId",2724,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554975,"County infrastructure update: Liberty Hill Bypass nears completion; East Wilco Highway bridge ribbon-cutting set for Friday",0,969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863943-b03e82727ba43f1cfe983cf5dbb0d146&start=969&end=969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863943-b03e82727ba43f1cfe983cf5dbb0d146/thumbnail_969000.jpg","/articles/6554975/Williamson-County/Texas/County-infrastructure-update-Liberty-Hill-Bypass-nears-completion-East-Wilco-Highway-bridge-ribbon-cutting-set-for-Friday","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554975-736313a948a2323c235d005072e70836/orig.mp4?Expires=1770773326&Signature=DNhVqktn0V2kuNY1IPhtnAdaG58kvDNPmgj8guyE3GbDcKpfxkgTh9djSvi1cFzQCNvVKb~W2kc0ephoTMTa03K8-AI9RHHlV5u4B3uVSSfMW6jEUlCQr3EL~gQWJ56S6g~kPHfh~hZt84aMIxMEIPWNU6Y-4n0CWuqqaxKhnSDL~WvZw9JOaSdO2jNhMNqy42aNYVxGJHKGx-YHEsaceb9n5dAEyEN8e-Arim6OWOq81BalqrGzeV6ZBr7zhLAYYNKkZ1ABSSCWHMuzAcD43ZaVRl5qnd5HQOWFMlkcfb9ykgdYGeY4qQUQF-uS2FMyPICddNr44evlsKKLUe8Mfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Williamson County infrastructure staff on June 17 gave commissioners a multi-precinct construction update and Commissioner Bowles announced a ribbon-cutting Friday for the new East Wilco Highway bridge that county leaders described as a major regional project.

\"We'll start with Precinct 1. We have lots of projects, under design. Nothing currently under construction,\" said Robert Day, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County, as he opened the department's construction summary presentation.

Day's presentation reviewed projects across county precincts, including the nearing completion of the Liberty Hill Bypass in Precinct 2 and nighttime concrete pours on portions of the Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge work. He described partnerships with the city of Round Rock on several projects, including the Wyoming Springs extension, which includes trenching and a city water line installation. Russell Fishbeck, the county's parks director, also briefed the court on updated sports court and field rental procedures for Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.

Commissioner Bowles used his comments to call attention to the East Wilco Highway bridge project and invited the public and media to a Friday ribbon-cutting. \"It is the most expensive project in the history of the county to date, and, it is significant for the growth of the whole area out there,\" Bowles said, describing the bridge's importance for the east side of the county.

Why it matters: The projects cover safety, drainage and regional connectivity. County officials highlighted the role of city partnerships in extending infrastructure into areas expected to develop, saying those partnerships help ensure roads are built to serve future development safely.

Details from the presentation and discussion
- Liberty Hill Bypass (Precinct 2): described as \"nearing completion\"; aerial views were shown in the presentation.
- Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge segments: concrete pours for bridge slabs were pictured; county staff noted night pours help with concrete availability and temperature control.
- Wyoming Springs extension/County Road 112 partnerships with city of Round Rock: included trenching for a city water line and installation of protective steel casings and valves.
- East Wilco Highway Segment 2 and 3349 at Highway 79 interchange: ongoing paving and structural work; the county scheduled a ribbon-cutting event at County Road 101 and FM 3349 for Friday at 2 p.m.

Ending
Commissioners approved related construction agenda items (39–47) after the presentation. County staff said project updates and scheduling will continue to be shared with the court as projects progress.","Williamson County infrastructure staff presented project updates on June 17, including the near-complete Liberty Hill Bypass, bridge work on Ronald Reagan, water-line partnerships with Round Rock and an announced ribbon-cutting for the East Wilco Highway bridge Friday at 2 p.m.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554980,"Williamson County commissioners approve $9.77 million funding report, hire outside law firm and clear multiple agenda items",955,32000,987000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863943-b03e82727ba43f1cfe983cf5dbb0d146&start=32&end=987","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863943-b03e82727ba43f1cfe983cf5dbb0d146/thumbnail_32000.jpg","/articles/6554980/Williamson-County/Texas/Williamson-County-commissioners-approve-977-million-funding-report-hire-outside-law-firm-and-clear-multiple-agenda-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554980-1bf8f9d965bf5122d7b809f6b13ce123/orig.mp4?Expires=1770773326&Signature=Zy4DSJwoJQEOpA4LydvZ1psl9qU3fvrc9vlKwoj8eRIaVYOTUey1xbP4wwMrkPKpCrq8PsRQauffg64MfO5BFng-wKh8Ll5QWRG69bTFzjxrLpA2Gc4woL0Z-hyzP5K48CjRftmYhDyMJsvleW-mJMfFXVik4vIHNVtmrTrZJwkDNvxhGtBggcTHwCsCfKS7oWxNPyr~Q2fDxj-BvoLCGGkE0CMUX0w4-ZrJ-pupIPJxkTajqgLR83zHH9QZY~A9W1o-VGMSImVle98z57l0nMPeqP1G1fozRMVa21RHv4yTNSx12WITsFRxUntK4MAPRUcrylXvM4xl4dJnftF7uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Williamson County Commissioners Court on June 17 approved an auditor funding report of $9,767,053.93 and related payments, engaged outside counsel for county litigation and cleared multiple consent and regular-agenda items in unanimous votes.

The county auditor asked the court to approve the electronically submitted funding report and additional payments. \"I'm requesting approval today for the funding report that was submitted electronically last week in the amount of $9,767,053.93. In addition, I have 2 wires, 1 quick payment, 1 impress payment, and 1 benefit payment totaling $386,434.24,\" said Nate, Williamson County auditor.

Why it matters: The court's routine approvals authorize county disbursements and administer contracting and operational items that affect county finances and services. Several items were approved en bloc via the consent agenda; the court also authorized an outside law firm to represent county defendants in pending legal matters.

Most important actions and context
- The court approved the auditor's funding report and the listed payments after a motion and second; the motion carried 3-0. The auditor's submission gave line-item totals only; the court record does not list individual check numbers or vendor names in the open record discussion.
- The court approved engagement of the law firm Bigstaff Heath Delgado and Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County defendants (agenda item 31). A motion to approve the engagement carried 3-0.
- The court approved a series of routine and project items (items 33–34, 35–37 and 39–47) after brief presentations or no discussion. Those motions carried by unanimous voice votes.

Votes at a glance
- Agenda item 1 — Approve minutes: Moved by Commissioner Bull; second by Commissioner Long. Outcome: approved, voice vote 3-0.
- Agenda item 2 — Approve funding report and listed payments (total $9,767,053.93; additional payments totaling $386,434.24): Moved by Commissioner Bowles; second by Commissioner Long. Outcome: approved, voice vote 3-0.
- Consent agenda — (items not individually discussed on the record): Motion to approve consent agenda was moved by Commissioner Bowles and seconded by Commissioner Long. Outcome: approved, voice vote 3-0.
- Agenda item 31 — Engagement with law firm Bigstaff Heath Delgado and Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County defendants: Motion by Commissioner Long; second by Commissioner Bowles. Outcome: approved, voice vote 3-0.
- Agenda items 33–34: Motion by Commissioner Long; second by Commissioner Bowles. Outcome: approved, voice vote 3-0.
- Agenda items 35–37 (including parks sports courts and field use rental procedures for Southwest Williamson County Regional Park): Motion by Commissioner Bowles; second by Commissioner Long. Outcome: approved, voice vote 3-0.
- Agenda items 39–47 (construction and infrastructure items presented in item 38 and placed for approval): Motion by Commissioner Long; second by Commissioner Bowles. Outcome: approved, voice vote 3-0.

The court recessed to executive session mid-morning and reconvened before adjourning; no additional open-session actions were recorded after the executive session.

Ending
The court adjourned at 10:37 a.m. after completing the listed approvals and receiving presentations. Several items were approved on unanimous voice votes; the minutes and routing for more detailed procurement or contract documents are recorded with the county clerk as part of the meeting file.","Williamson County Commissioners on June 17 approved the county auditor's weekly funding report totaling $9,767,053.93, engaged outside counsel to represent county defendants, and approved multiple consent and regular-agenda items by unanimous votes.","actionData","errors"]

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Williamson County commissioners approve $9.77 million funding report, hire outside law firm and clear multiple agenda items