The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular session with Keith Bramhall, Chairman, Fritz Blaske, member, Jon Ungerer, member and County Clerk Sandra K. Wilson present. Chris Pannbacker with the Marysville Advocate was also present for the meeting.
Commissioner Bramhall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the minutes of the 2/12/24 meeting and the agenda for todayās meeting. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Quadient Finance
For Postage
$3,500.00-County General Fund-P.O. #7121
Imaging Office Systems, Columbia City, IN
For Application Extender Subscription
$3,250.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7093
Elizabeth Olson, Hiawatha, KS
For Contract Attorney Fees
$2,600.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7092
GlaxoSmithKline
For Arexvy ā RSV vaccines
$25,760.00-Health Dept. Fund-P.O. #7084
NEK AAA
For 2024 FY Admin match
$2,164.00-Agency on Aging Fund-P.O. #6851Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to sign a letter of support for Blue Valley Telecommunications for a Broadband Acceleration Grant. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. Sam Wilson, Glen Griffee and Greg Meyer with Walnut Township also met with the Board to discuss roads and Road Use Agreements.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig reported he had consulted with County Counselor Jason Brinegar regarding a request from Flex Development Solutions to place a 120ā tower in the County Right of Way. Flex Development Solutions was informed that no towers will be allowed to be place in the right of way.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following step raises effective February 26, 2024. Unanimous.
Sean Cohorst from Laborer (probation) at $20.06/hr to Laborer at $20.61/hr.
Leon Pralle from Laborer (probation) at $20.06/hr to Laborer at $20.61/hr.
County Extension Agent Susie Latta met with the Board to ask for an amendment to her budget to include $100,000 addition to the non-appropriated for a total budget amount of $365,172.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the amendment to the budget to increase the non-appropriated funds for the Marshall County Extension Agent. Unanimous.
Extension Agent Susie Latta also introduced Jessie Tjaden as the new SNAP Educator.
County Counselor Jason Brinegar met with the Board. Mr. Brinegar was accompanied by Carlo who is currently a legal intern working with the firm.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the signing of a Letter of Support for the Marysville City Library DOC Grant, this grant will be in conjunction with the Marysville City Library, Blue Valley Telecommunications and Marysville Chamber and Main street. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization Application for Robert Casey & Corina Kallenbach for construction of a new house at 303 West St, Vermillion, KS. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to rescind the previous approval of the Neighborhood Revitalization application due to qualifying for the Infill Housing program and will contact City of Vermillion to have them fill out a new application. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to adjourn the meeting at 10:09 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
