Marshall County Commissioners Meeting: August 19, 2024 Highlights

The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular session with, Fritz Blaske, acting chairman, Jon Ungerer, member and County Clerk Sandra K. Wilson present. Sarah Kessinger with the Marysville Advocate was also present for the meeting. Commissioner Bramhall was absent from the meeting.

Commissioner Blaske called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to nominate Fritz Blaske as acting chairman for today’s meeting. Motion passed 2-0.

Jon Ungerer moved seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the minutes of the 8/12/24 and 8/15/24 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting as amended. Motion passed 2-0.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase order. Motion passed 2-0.

    Argo Construction, Marysville, KS
    For Bathroom partitions
    $16,052.37-Agency on Aging Special Fund-P.O. #7108

Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Robert & Jeannette Kloppenberg for the construction of a new carport at 1509 North St, Marysville, Ks. Motion passed 2-0.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the Infill Housing Revitalization Program application for Derrick and Stacie Fleming for the construction of a single family dwelling at 405 West St, Vermillion, KS. Motion passed 2-0.

Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and Ryan Latta met with the Board.

Fritz Blaske 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 Ryan Latta present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 8:55 a.m. Motion passed 2-0.

No action taken as a result of this executive session.

Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following estimate from Nelson Power & Light to replace 16 exterior lights w/LED in the amount of $3,539.50. Motion passed 2-0.

Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following purchase order. Motion passed 2-0.

    Nelson Power & Lights, Marysville, KS
    For replacement 16 exterior lights on courthouse
    $3,539.50-County General Buildings & Maintenance-P.O. #109608

Public Works Administrator Mike Craig presented a proposal from Tech Electronics for update to the fire alarm system in the amount of $21,975. The Board asked if Tech Electronics also worked with cameras and panic buttons and to possibly get a bid for these as well.

Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to go into executive session per 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board and Public Works Administrator Mike Craig present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:25 a.m. Motion passed 2-0.

No action taken as a result of this executive session.

Clerk’s office employees, Jamie Schneider-Tjaden and Danielle Salcedo presented the Board with a proposal of a 4 ½ day work week for all county offices opening up to the public at 7:30 a.m. and closing at 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, having the county offices closed on Friday afternoons. All the offices in the courthouse have been consulted regarding these changes. The Board will discuss these changes next week when all members are present.

Jon Ungerer 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, Sheriff Tim Ackerman and County Counselor Anthony Bruna present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:05 a.m. Motion passed 2-0.

No action taken as a result of this executive session.

Jon Ungerer 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 10:25 a.m. Motion passed 2-0.

No action taken as a result of this executive session.

Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve Resolution 20-24-08-15-1 appointing Tamara Antoine as interim appraiser effective 9/3/24. Motion passed 2-0.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to appoint Tamara Antoine as interim appraiser pending Property Valuation Division approval of the appointment and acceptance of the contract. Motion passed 2-0.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Motion passed 2-0.

Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 a.m. Motion passed 2-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Hot this week

Two Rescued From Early Morning Fire

On Tuesday morning, the Manhattan Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 509 Pierre St., where two occupants were rescued from a second-floor porch. Firefighters found another unconscious inside and transported all victims to the hospital. The fire caused an estimated $125,000 in damages, with an investigation ongoing.

Belleville Man Arrested for Alleged 2021 Child Sex Crimes

A Republic County man, Alex Tyler Scrivner, 35, was arrested for child sex crimes following a multi-year investigation by the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office. The allegations, originating from incidents in 2021, include charges of rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Scrivner is currently in custody awaiting formal charges.

🎙️ Jake Brush & Savana LaRosh Brush Art Campfire Chat

Jake Brush and Savana LaRosh sit down with Lydia...

Kansas Basketball Secures Top Guard Leroy Blyden Jr. from Toledo

Guard Leroy Blyden Jr. has signed to play basketball at Kansas for his sophomore season after an impressive year at Toledo, where he was named Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year. Blyden averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 assists, and ranked high in steals and three-point shooting. He joins another transfer and four new signees at KU.

No Life-Threatening Injuries Reported in Pottawatomie County Rollover

Authorities in Pottawatomie County responded to a rollover accident near Blaine on Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 7:45 a.m. with two occupants in the vehicle. No life-threatening injuries have been reported, and the cause of the incident is under investigation. Further details have not yet been disclosed.

Latest Headlines

🎙️ Use Screen Time to Engage with Children

TV, smartphones and tablets have become part of our...

🎙️ Jake Brush & Savana LaRosh Brush Art Campfire Chat

Jake Brush and Savana LaRosh sit down with Lydia...

🎙️ Public Affairs: Darren Schroeder – “Farm to Plate” – 05/02/2026

Katy Jeter visited with Marysville Superintendent Darren Schroeder about...

🎙️ Guaranty State Bank Medicare Lunch and Learn LBL

Shawna Blaine with GSB Financial Resource Center in Guaranty...
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

Popular Categories

- Advertisement -