Marshall County Commission Meeting Minutes – 4/1/2024

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 3/25/24 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following Home Sewer vouchers to be paid out of the appropriate funds. Unanimous.

    Pace Analytical Services, LLC                    $484.00
    Anthony Oller, contract services                $270.00
    Heather Ruhkamp, contract services          $160.00

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.

    Community Memorial Healthcare
    March 2024 Sales Tax
    $86,390.49-Sales Tax Fund-P.O. #7167

Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. Nick Stringer with Foley Equipment and Lance Jones with Murphy Tractor were present for the opening of grader bids.

Murphy Tractor 2024 JD 670DP $395,212.00 with a trade in value of $142,500 for a total due of $252,712.

Foley Equipment 2024 CAT 140 $383.779 with a trade in value of $82,000 for a total due of $301,779.

Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to accept the low bid from Murphy Tractor for a total amount of $252,712. Unanimous.

Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.

    Foley Equipment/Industries, Park City, KS
    For labor & parts to repl 6 injectors on dozer
    $9,9087.77-Solid Waste/Landfill Fund-P.O. #109550

Public Works Administrator Mike Craig reported the CDL class participation is free of charge.

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 – possible litigation with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Counselor Andy Lohmann to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:41 a.m. Unanimous.

No action taken as a result of this executive session.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Frank O’Toole for the construction of a new home at 1824 14th Rd, Marysville, KS. Unanimous.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual checks. Unanimous.

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 – possible litigation and contract negotiations VIA ZOOM CALL with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig, County Counselor Andy Lohmann and Dustin DeVaughn to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 11:10 a.m. Unanimous.

No action taken as a result of this executive session.

Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to adjourn the meeting at 11:14 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 8, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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