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 Jon Ungerer to approve the minutes of the 2/26/24 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. He presented the Road Use Agreement with High Plains with the corrections discussed last week. There are a couple more changes to be made then Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Counselor Jason Brinegar will approve and forward onto High Plains.
Chuck Tryon with Waterville volunteer fire department reported that they are finally at full staff with 21 volunteers. They are in need of updated equipment and asked the Board to consider using some ARPA funds to help offset the costs.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
RSVP
1st appropriation for 2024
$10,000.00-County General Fund-P.O. #7135
Hanover Electric, Hanover, KS
For ice maker, supplies, shipping and installation
$4,951.26-Agency on Aging Fund-P.O. #6852
Steven Kraushaar, Marysville, KS
For February contract attorney fees
$3,250.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7094
KnowInk
For 2024 Poll Pad Maintenance
$1,200.00-Election Fund-P.O. #7134
Draperie Décor Interiors
For 2nd & final pymt on blinds for windows at 600 Broadway
$6,054.07-IAP Covid 19 Supp 4 Fund-P.O. #7125
Draperie Décor Interiors
For blinds for conference room
$1,189.06-IAP Covid 19 Supp 4 Fund-P.O. #7086Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve Resolution #20-24-03-04-1 for Marshall County participation in Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program for calendar year 2024. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve Resolution #20-24-03-04-2 and Proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for certain conditions have caused, or eminently threaten to cause wide-spread or serve damage, injury, or loss of life or property in disaster proportion in Marshall County on 2/29/24. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – contract negotiations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Counselor Jason Brinegar present to return to the Board meeting room at 9:15 a.m. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the Road Use Agreement as amended. Unanimous.
County Counselor Jason Brinegar will work on a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Marysville and the County for the green space East of the new health department.
County Appraiser Francine Crome met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the recommendation of County Appraiser Francine Crome to hire Kyle Humbert as Clk I St I at the rate of $20.19/hr effective April 1. Unanimous.
County Appraiser Francine Crome reported that Ag values generally did show a decrease but residential values continue to show increases.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Lyhane met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – potential hire with the Board and Director Ashley Lyhane present to return to the Board meeting room at 9:35 a.m. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to move Bonnie Johnson to fulltime at the recommendation of Agency on Aging Director Ashley Lyhane at the rate of $19.00/hr effective March 4, 2024. Unanimous.
County Counselor Jason Brinegar met with the Board. He received a call from Dustin Zutterman with Kinsley Mortuary asking if the Board had decided on the proposed deputy coroner position. They have had 2 calls this weekend.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the agreement with Kinsley Mortuary as the deputy coroner in the minimum amount of $4,000/year effective March 1, 2024 and a subsequent rate of $200/hr after the minimum of $4,000 has been met with the contract going through February 28, 2025. Unanimous. County Counselor Jason Brinegar will present a contract to be executed next week.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville, KS
For February 2024 Sales Tax
$101,354.24-Hospital Sales Tax Fund-P.O. #7136Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following Home Sewer bills to be paid out of the appropriate funds. Unanimous.
Evergy 2 lift stations $122.48
Ott Electric UPS fee lagoon samples $ 67.99
Linda Weber contract treasurer $ 80.00
Heather Ruhkamp contract treasurer $ 80.00
Anthony Oller contract operator $280.00Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve & sign Chief Elected Officials Agreement Kansas Workforce Development Area II designating Marshall County to be included as “local government” to develop programs authorized by the federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act. Unanimous.
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 and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to the Board meeting room at 10:15 a.m. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to accept the resignation of Payroll/HR Director Samantha Jackson effective March 13, 2024. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve Sandra K. Wilson, County Clerk as authorized signor for 457B Deferred Compensation Plan with Corebridge Financial (Formerly VALIC/AIG) effective March 14, 2024. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the payment to US Imaging in the amount of $80,718.07 from ARPA funds. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the sales tax legislation. Representative Lisa Moser asked what percentage the Board was thinking. The Board is thinking up to 1% and would like to retain the entire amount. Commissioner Ungerer will relay this information to Representative Moser.
The Board discussed the remaining ARPA funds and possible ways to distribute. Waterville and Beattie Fire departments have asked for assistance in purchasing new equipment and Rural Water District #3 has asked for assistance in purchasing generators.
Jon Ungerer moved to purchase equipment for Waterville and Beattie fire Departments and to pay for 1 generator for Rural Water District #3. Motion died due to lack of second. County Clerk Sandy Wilson will contact the Waterville Fire Department and the Beattie Fire Department and request an invoice for 8 sets of equipment @ $3,232.60 for Waterville Fire and 6 sets of equipment @ $4,200.00 for Beattie Fire to either pay direct to company for purchase or proof of purchase to be able to reimburse the fire departments.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Plans are being made to host the County Government Day on April 24th.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
