The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular session with Keith Bramhall, Chairman, Jon Ungerer, member, Fritz Blaske, member arrived at the meeting at 8:50 a.m. 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 6/3/24 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the following purchase orders. Motion passed 2-0.
Kan Equip, Inc., Marysville, KS
For 5 solid lam wheel assembly and 16 blades
$3,689.39-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109577
Hotsy Equipment Co, Omaha, NE
For Recon Hotsy 795SS pressure washer
$4,280.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109576
Foley Industries, Dallas, TX
For Repairs to loader
$9,162.79-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109573
Ks Dept of Transportation, Topeka, KS
For 2024 contracted Bridge Inspections
$13,400.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109574
Ag Partners, Seneca, KS
For 2 RT855 Tractor tires
$1,310.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109579Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to sign the public notice of Sale of Truss Bridge on Stateline Rd in Oketo Township. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve Resolution #20-24-06-10-1 Adopting Revisions To and Amending the Provisions of Marshall County Solid Waste Management Plan Previously Adopted. Unanimous.
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 – employee evaluations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Clerk/Human Resources Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:25 a.m. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to extend executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Clerk/Human Resources Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:30 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Don Cudney met with the Board to ask for reconsideration of removal from the Neighborhood Revitalization program. No action was taken.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) for matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – potential litigation with the Board and County Counselor Anthony Bruna present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:50 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig rejoined the meeting with Allen Naaf and Harold (Skip) Barr to discuss a creek eroding the road in Balderson Township.
Marshall County Extension Agent Susie Latta and new agent Megin Jacques met with the Board to present the 2025 Extension budget request in the amount of $239,868 which is an increase of $12,500. Marshall County Fair Building 2025 budget request is in the amount of $15,000 which is an increase of $4,500 from previous.
Treasurer Angie Price met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following step raises. Unanimous.
Jessica Oswald to Clk II St I at the rate of $20.87/hour.
Brooke Richardson Clk II St I at the rate of $20.87/hour.
Emmy Sedlacek - $10/month for longevity.Mike Rezkalla with Pawnee Mental Health met with the Board to update and submit the 2025 budget request in the amount of $131,282 which is an increase of $6,251.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to Proclaim May 2024 as Mental Health Month. Unanimous.
Jerry Zayas met with the Board to give a MCP4G update. MCP4G would also like to ask the Board for a one-time increase in 2025 budget request in the amount of $20,000 to add to the loan program thus making the appropriation for MCP4G at $75,000 for the 2025 budget year.
Chuck Tryon, Chrystal Porter and Jerry Zayas met with the Board to ask for assistance from the Board in the financing and purchasing of the new Waterville Ambulance, stating that Blue Rapids would budget for 1/3 the cost, Waterville would budget for 1/3 the cost and asking the Board to contribute 1/3 the cost. No action taken at this time.
Undersheriff Mike Vermetten met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following step raises effective June 11, 2024. Unanimous.
Nalani Clark to $23.58/hour
Chris Flood to $23.58/hour
Dan Harlan to $25.51/hourCounty Appraiser Francine Crome met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the step raise for Laure Butler from Clk I St I to Clk I St II in the amount of $20.56/hour effective June 11, 2024. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Elizabeth Olson, Hiawatha, KS
For Contract Attorney
$2,600.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7105
Waterville Ambulance, Waterville, KS
For 2nd quarter appropriation
$11,100-County General – Appropriations-P.O. #7226
RSVP, Marysville, KS
For Appropriation
$10,000-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7244
Marshall Co Research & Extension
For Appropriation
$35,592-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7243
Twin Valley Developmental
For Appropriation
$13,750.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7241
Pawnee Mental Health
For Appropriation
$31,257.50-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7240
Marshall County Conservation District
For Appropriation
$10,875.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #723
Marshall County Partnership for Growth
For Appropriation
$13,750.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7238
4-H Fair Building Fund
For Appropriation
$2,625.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7237
Marshall County Fair Association
For Appropriation
$7,500.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7242
Marshall County Historical Society
For Appropriation
$3,750.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7236
Axtell Ambulance
For Appropriation
$9,600.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7235
Frankfort Ambulance
For Appropriation
$13,200.00-County General-Appropriations-P.O. #7227
Voracek Law Office, Seneca, KS
For Contract Attorney Fees
$3,000.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7104RSVP Director Jenny Mathewson met with the Board to discuss the 2025 budget request which was in the amount of $40,000 which is a $20,000 increase from previous year. Expenses for the year are approximately $105,000 which $52,055 coming from Federal funding and currently $20,000 coming from the County. The remainder of the funds are acquired through donations and fund raising.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to sign the Letter of Support for the Rail Trail Grant application. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. He would like to purchase a rebar tie-er for the bridge crew in the amount of $4,100.00. He feels this will assist with efficiency on the bridge crew.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to adjourn the meeting at 12:03 p.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
