The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular session with Keith Bramhall, chairman, Fritz Blaske and Sandra Wilson, County Clerk present. Chris Pannbacker with the Marysville Advocate was also present for the meeting. Commissioner Ungerer was absent.
Commissioner Bramhall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the minutes from 1/22/24 and the Agenda for today’s meeting. Motion passed 2-0.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve payroll as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Motion passed 2-0.
Community Memorial Healthcare
For January sales tax
$99,966.58-Sales Tax Fund-P.O. #7120
Johnson Co Medical Examiners
For autopsy report
$2,283.00-Coroner Fund-P.O. #6661
Heinen True Value Farm Supplies, Seneca, KS
For cross bar & side bar chains
$1,382.62-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109535
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. Road & Bridge crews are helping the Health Dept. move into their new building this week.
Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Motion passed 2-0.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)2 & KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) for attorney client privileged discussions for contract negotiations which may also include financial affairs of the 3rd party with the Board, County Counselor Jason Brinegar and Public Works Administrator Mike Craig present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:25 a.m. Motion passed 2-0.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board, County Counselor Jason Brinegar and Human Resources Director Sammi Jackson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:35 a.m. Motion passed 2-0.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
County Counselor Jason Brinegar and Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. Mr. Brinegar will draft a letter to High Plains to let them know that Marshall County will cooperate but are not supportive of the seismic testing. A preliminary Road Use Agreement will need to be agreed upon. The entity has already inquired about permits but nothing has been received at this point.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(13) to discuss matters of courthouse security with the Board and County Counselor Jason Brinegar present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:55 a.m. Motion passed 2-0.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Marshall County Partnership for Growth Director Jerry Zayas met with the Board to give an update. The housing in Blue Rapids that was previously discussed has been delayed due to the weather. The MCP4G Board will be working on a Strategic Plan which will include housing, child care and business development. The annual meeting will be held at the Blue Rapids Community Building on March 21, 2024. The website is currently being updated. Jerry helped the Banker’s Inn in Frankfort get a $40,000 grant.
Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the neighborhood revitalization application for Kenneth & Nancy Feldhausen for the construction of a new ag building at 1849 18th Rd, Frankfort, KS. Motion passed 2-0.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the appointment of Danielle Salcedo as Deputy County Clerk at the rate of $23.30/hour effective January 26, 2024. Motion passed 2-0.
Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to adjourn the meeting at 10:42 a.m. Motion passed 2-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
