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 Fritz Blaske to approve the minutes of the 9/9/24 meeting and the amended agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Jennifer Martin with Emergency Management met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the Emergency Management Performance Grant Application. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
GlaxoSmithKline
For private vaccines
$3,801.26-Health Fund-P.O. #7187
Elizabeth Olson, Hiawatha, Ks
For contract attorney fees
$2,600.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7291
AHRS, Bern, KS
For Final health Dept. pymt
$14,300.00-Health Bldg Fund-P.O. #7321
Waterville Ambulance
For 3rd distribution
$11,100.00-Ambulance Fund-P.O. #7286
Frankfort Ambulance
For 3rd distribution
$13,200.00-Ambulance Fund-P.O. #7287
Axtell Ambulance
For 3rd distribution
$9,600.00-Ambulance Fund-P.O. #7306
Marshall Co Historical Society
For 3rd distribution
$3,750.00-Appropriation-P.O. #7307
4-H Fair Bldg Fund
For 3rd distribution
$2,625.00-Appropriation-P.O. #7308 Marshall County Partnership for Growth
For 3rd distribution
$13,750.00-Appropriation-P.O. #7309
Marshall County Soil Conservation
For 3rd distribution
$10,875.00-Appropriation-P.O. #7310
Pawnee Mental Health
For 3rd distribution
$31,257.50-Appropriation-P.O. #7311
Twin Valley Developmental Services
For 3rd distribution
$13,750.00-Appropriation-P.O. #7312
Marshall County Fair Assn
For 3rd distribution
$7,500.00-Appropriation-P.O. #7313Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the recommendation from Public Works Administrator Mike Craig to hire Justin Cacek as probation laborer at $20.06/hr effective 9/16/24. 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 Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:15 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
County Treasurer Angie Price met with the Board.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve a step raise for Heather Ruhkamp to Clk I, St II at $20.56/hr effective 9/11/24. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for SEEGA, LLC for the construction of a new commercial building at 605 Broadway, Marysville, KS. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(6) for attorney-client privileged discussions – possible land acquisition with the Board, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and Sheriff Tim Ackerman 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.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna reported that U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to oppose the 5 mile corridor.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to recess the meeting at 9:56 a.m. to reconvene in the basement for the Department Head Meeting. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to reconvene the meeting at 10:01 a.m. for the Department Head Meeting. Unanimous.
Susie Latta with Marshall County Research and Extension stated that Medicare open enrollment begins today. Arlene Wessel has taken a position with Extension through a Community Health Grant through K-State to assist with connecting resources for people and will also be helping with the Medicare open enrollment. Megan Jacques reported that they just returned back from the State Fair and Marshall County youth performed very well at the fair with 108 projects from local youth.
Health nurse Cheryl Skalla reported that they will be doing 38 vaccine outreach locations in October. The annual drive through flu clinic will be held at Lakeview Complex on October 2 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Health Dept. will be open on Saturday, October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all services including National Drug Take It Back day. The Health Dept. will also be offering flu shots at all polling locations on election day.
Liberty Price-Obley, Clerk of the District Court stated they have a 1 day trial coming up on October 15th.
Andy Lohmann, Assistant County Attorney states they are staying busy. Judge Hecke is trying to get some things finalized before the end of the year.
Sheriff Tim Ackerman, paperwork has been submitted for the 2nd part of the technology upgrade for the jail. The Courthouse and the jail are upgrading security cameras.
Register of Deeds Ruth Martin – there are researchers in the office mostly looking through the Northwest portion of the County.
Treasurer Angie Price – just finishing up the 4th tax distribution for the year. Heather Ruhkamp is now fully certified to do Driver’s License renewals.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek – they have been chosen to participate in a transit pilot program for new software. Nutrition fiscal year is ending soon, so they are finishing up paperwork for that.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig reported that he has 2 new employees, Josh Volle and Justin Cacek. They have been staying busy hauling rock, blading roads, replacing tubes, cleaning ditches and mowing roadsides. The fire alarm system in the courthouse will be replaced this Fall.
Jennifer Martin with Emergency Management stated that the EMPG grant application will be mailed in this week. The Emergency OPS plan is also due this year and they are working on that. They are working on scheduling a building wide fire drill in the near future.
County Clerk Sandy Wilson – catching up on deeds, getting ready for General Election.
Commissioners – working on ideas for jail renovations.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to recess the meeting at 10:41 a.m. to reconvene back in the Board meeting room. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to reconvene the regular meeting at 10:51 a.m. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve payroll as submitted. Unanimous.
Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to adjourn the meeting at 11:06 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
