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.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the minutes of the 3/11/24 meeting and the agenda for todayās meeting as amended. Unanimous.
Commissioner Bramhall asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of County Counselor Jason Brinegar who unexpected passed away this past week.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Lyhane met with the Board. The proposal for a new generator for the Helvering Center is in the amount of $64,972. The Board gave verbal approval to move forward with the generator. Meal and Transportation updates were given.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Lyhane reported the epoxy for the Helvering Center will be installed June 3-17. Ms. Lyhane said they would need to shut down during part of this process. Shelf stable meals will be provided for the Meals on Wheels patrons as well as the dine in patrons. The Board and Ms. Lyhane discussed alternative sites to operate the transportation out of so this will not need to shut down.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
BAT Tire Co, Frankfort, KS
For 8 trlr tires and 3 valve stems
$3,150.50-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109545Public Works Administrator Mike Craig informed the Board that Ag Partners is hosting a CDL proxy training class. He will check into the cost of an employee attending this class and bring that information back to the Board.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and Jason Rayburn with High Plains met with the Board to discuss the Road Use Agreement. There were several sections that were discussed and agreed upon. The changes will be made and Public Works Administrator Mike Craig is authorized to sign the Road Use Agreement.
County Attorney Brad Lippert met with the Board. Mr. Lippert told the Board he would be happy to assist in any way that he can in light of the passing of County Counselor Jason Brinegar.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville, KS
For Yearly Deputy Coroner Fee
$4,000.00-Coroner Fund-P.O. #7156
CDW Government
For Window server licenses & software
$4,251.07-Covid IAP Supp 4 Fund-P.O. #7131
GlaxoSmithKlein
For private vaccines
$12,840.89-Health Fund-P.O. #7128
Haug Communications
For labor & antennas for emergency radios
$3,798.67-Health Bldg Fund-P.O. #7129
Sanofi Pasteur Inc
For private vaccines
$6,822.24-Health Fund-P.O. #7130Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the following Home Sewer bill to be paid out of the appropriate funds. Unanimous.
Division of Environment operating & maintenance $185.00Sheriff Tim Ackerman met with the Board to let them know he got word from Senator Moranās office and he has been awarded a $1.38 million grant for education and technology for the proposed jail project.
County Treasurer Angie Price met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss non-elected personnel ā employee evaluations with the Board and County Treasurer Angie Price present to return to the Board meeting room at 10:15 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney client privileged discussions ā potential litigation with County Counselor Andy Lohmann and County Attorney Brad Lippert present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:30 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Commissioner Ungerer will attend the sales tax legislation meeting on Wednesday, March 20 in Topeka at 3:30 p.m.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to declare the generator that was used at the temporary health department location as surplus. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
