The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular adjourned session with David E. Baier, Chairman, Robert S. Connell and Lynn Feldhausen member and Angie Fredrickson, Deputy County Clerk present.
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
The Board opened the meeting with the flag salute.
The minutes and agenda were approved as presented upon a motion by David E. Baier seconded by Robert S. Connell. Unanimous.
Steve Boyda, Marysville was present to observe the meeting.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and Public Works Coordinating Supervisor Larry Polson met with the Board.
Wildlife and Parks Area Manager Nathan Henry, Gerald Ballman, Marysville, Joe Holmes, Dick Blaske, Billie Edwards, Blue Rapids, Jim Kotapish, Blue Rapids, John Huninghake, Frankfort, Dick Blaske, Blue Rapids, and Fritz Blaske, Blue Rapids met with the Board to discuss the bridge that was closed on 13th Road in Blue Rapids Township. They group asked for a low water crossing to be built where the bridge was closed. No action was taken at this time the issue will be brought back to the Board when more information is gathered.
Ott Electric owner Scott Lindeen met with the Board to ask questions on the bidding process.
Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by Lynn Feldhausen to approve the following 2015 abatements with a value of 1,105 with a total tax of $201.63; 2016 abatements with a value of 1,665 with a total tax of $330.07; 2017 abatements with a value of 43,558 with a total tax of $9,547.22. Unanimous.
Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to go into executive session for fifteen minutes at 10:20 a.m. to discuss matters of attorney-client privilege with County Counselor Jason Brinegar present. Unanimous. No action was taken as a result of executive session.
Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by Lynn Feldhausen to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Kent and Millie Buessing, Summerfield, KS with the preconstruction pictures that were provided by the applicant and to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Kent and Millie Buessing, Summerfield, KS with the preconstruction pictures that were provided by the applicant. Unanimous.
Lynn Feldhausen moved, seconded by Robert S. Connell to approve the following purchase orders. Motion carried.
NCK Environmental, Washington, KS
for quarterly contract payment
$2,674.41-General (County Sanitarian) fund-P.O. # 5607
Justice Systems, Albuquerque, NM
for maintenance and support
$640.00-General (District Court) fund-P.O. # 5578
Beth Wroblewski, Bloomington, IN
for witness fee
$676.61-General (District Court) fund-P.O. # 5579
Neofunds by Neopost, Tampa, FL
for postage
$4,000.00-General (Commissioner) fund-P.O. # 5606
Lynn Feldhausen moved, seconded by Robert S. Connell to approve the vouchers, as presented, and issue manual warrants from the respective funds. Unanimous.
Twin Valley Director Ed Henry met with the Board to present the 2019 Twin Valley budget in the amount of $48,000.00 which is the same as the 2018 budget.
Agency on Aging Director Patrick O’Neil met with the Board.
County Health Nurse Sue Rhodes met with the Board. Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to go into executive session for five minutes at 10:55 a.m. to discuss matters of non-elected personnel with County Health Nurse Sue Rhodes present. Unanimous. No action was taken as a result of the session.
Appraiser Francine Crome met with the Board to inform them that she has an employee leaving and she would like to advertise for the position. The Board agreed to having her advertise for the position.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to have April 19th and 21st Free Dump Days at the Landfill. Unanimous.
Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to adjourn at 11:12 a.m. Unanimous. The next scheduled meeting will be Monday, March 26, 2018 starting at 8:30 a.m.
