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.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the minutes of the 2/20/24 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
The new health department open house was held last week. Commissioner Bramhall talked with City Clerk Cindy Holle regarding the green space adjacent to the City property. The City has proposed to seed, fertilize and water (using the County water hydrant) the grassy area in exchange for the use of this area for City/Community sponsored events in downtown Marysville. The Board does not see a problem with this, however, will talk with County Counselor to see about drawing up a simple Memorandum of Understanding.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
BAT Tire Co, Frankfort, KS
For 2 firestone 11R22.5 truck tires
$1,100.50-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109540Public Works Administrator Mike Craig presented an agreement from Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers for field inspection of structures and roads along a proposed haul route from High Plains for Hydrogen Exploration prior to Road Use Agreement being approved. The maximum fee for these services shall not exceed $35,000.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to sign the agreement with Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers for pre-haul route inspections not to exceed $35,000.00. Unanimous.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Lyhane met with the Board. She reported that the kitchen cabinets have been delivered and will be installed the afternoon of March 28th and finish on March 29th. She is interviewing for her kitchen position today.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the step raise for Jodi Martin from Clk II St I at 20.53/hr to Clk II St II at $20.75/hr effective on 3/15/24 payroll (Feb 26-Mar 9). Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
Card Services
For 1 switch Pro 48 and 1 smart UPS w/smart connect battery back up
$2,721.48-IAP Covid 19 Supp 4 Fund-P.O. #7085Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(B)(3) to discuss contract negotiations with the Board present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:35 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve payroll as presented. Unanimous.
Sheriff Tim Ackerman and Architect Jeff Lane with TreanorHL met with the Board to discuss possible steps moving forward with jail rehab. Several options were discussed and Mr. Lane will do some sketching and bring back to the Board in a couple of weeks.
Commissioner Ungerer reached out to Representative Moser regarding Marshall County being included in the Sales Tax legislation. This process allows counties to be included in special legislation for specific projects and wherein if the County would choose to put another sales tax question on a ballot in the future and it would pass, then the County would receive the full amount of sales tax and would not have to enter into any interlocal agreements with the Cities in the County. A sales tax cannot be added without the vote of the people.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve reimbursement to the County from ARPA for wages and payroll deductions for Leslie Jeter in the amount of $2,950.25. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Roy & Kelli Yungeberg for the construction of a garage at 326 W Main St, Waterville, KS. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the 3 abatements presented in the amount of $2,054.50. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
The Board and Leslie Jeter discussed the remaining ARPA funds and timeline for allotment and spending of these dollars. The Board will need to make a decision by the end of March 2024 on where these remaining dollars will be spent. The dollars will need to be expended by December 31, 2024. The Board discussed prior requests for assistance. The Clerk was instructed to contact US Imaging and see what payment timeline is for the recent scanning. The scanning and finishing is to be done in 3 phases and need to find out what will be due this year. Also, clerk Sandy Wilson will talk with Sheriff Tim Ackerman regarding updating the cameras in the courthouse and installing additional panic buttons for safety upgrades to the courthouse.
Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve payment of $458,000 from ARPA as reimbursement to Capital Improvement fund for invoices paid for the new Health Building construction. Unanimous.
Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to adjourn the meeting at 12:18 p.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
