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 7/22/24 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Community Memorial Healthcare, Inc., Marysville, KS
For July 2024 Sales Tax
$117,737.21-Hospital Sales Tax Fund-P.O. #7245
Koelzer Epoxy Coatings, LLC, Onaga, Ks
For partial Epoxy Floors Helverving Center
$35,000.00-Agency on Aging Fund-P.O. #7107
Koelzer Epoxy Coatings, LLC, Onaga, KS
For partial Epoxy floors Helvering Center
$12,600.00-Agency on Aging Fund-P.O. #7106
Washington County Clerk, Washington, KS
For Ms Co share of 2022 Chev Colorado for NCK Environmental
$5,440.00-County General Fund-P.O. #7282
US Imaging
For ROD Imaging Stage 2 TIFF Images
$80,162.00-Capital Improvement(ARPA funds)-P.O. #7283Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the payment to Hanover Electric in the amount of $48,053.00 for a generator for the Helvering Center to be paid out of the ARPA funds. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Dane’s Automotive, Waterville, Ks
For 4 Hercules 22.5 tires
$1,544.96-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109601
Hilltop Tires, LLC, Marysville, KS
For 6 11R22.5 tires
$1,568.70-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109600Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to rescind the motion from last week for an estimated 45.747 mill levy rate for the 2025 budget. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve an estimated mill levy rate of 44.961 for the 2025 Budget which is the recommended Revenue Neutral Rate. 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 – potential litigation with the Board, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:55 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken during this executive session.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to suspend Appraiser Francine Crome without pay effective immediately. Unanimous. Letter of suspension without pay will be mailed to Francine Crome via certified mail.
The Commissioners reviewed the vouchers and receipts for all Credit Card purchases for June and July.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna presented the Board with a Resolution to address the confinement and payment of animals taken into custody for the crime of cruelty to animals.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve Resolution 20-24-07-29-1 pertaining to animal confinement and payment of animals taken into custody for the crime of cruelty to animals. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve payroll as presented. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the proposal from Freedom Claims Management, Inc. as a medical expense reimbursement plan to move to a more affordable major medical insurance option. The primary insurance carrier will still be through Blue Cross & Blue Shield with the same coverage.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to proceed with Freedom Claims Management, Inc. as a medical expense reimbursement plan effective January 1, 2025. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to adjourn the meeting at 11:08 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
