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.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the minutes of the 10/28/24 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Steven Kraushaar, Marysville, KS
For contract attorney fees
$3,250.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7296
Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville, KS
For Oct 2024 Sales Tax
$104,582.00-Sales Tax Fund-P.O. Box 7319
Mascot Metropolitan, Inc.
For 7 election bags
$1,289.75-Election Equipment Fund-P.O. #7320
FFF Enterprises, Inc.
For 10 doses pediatric covid vaccines
$1,145.23-Health Fund-P.O. #7199
Voracek Law Office, Seneca, KS
For Contract attorney fees
$3,000.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7297
Sanofi Pasteur Inc
For Fluzone and Flublok vaccines
$38,069.66-Health Fund-P.O. #7203
Sanofi Pasteur Inc
For Fluzone and Flublok vaccines
$19,034.82-Health Fund-P.O. #7204
Wildcat Refrigeration
For Helmer freezer preventative & defrost timer plus labor
$1,945.00-Health Fund-P.O. #7202
Pfizer Inc
For Prevnar vaccines
$23,078.44-Health Fund-P.O. #7201Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve an extension for Larry & JoAnn Ronnebaum Neighborhood Revitalization application through June 1, 2025. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Landmark Implement, Marysville, KS
For 1 year lease for 2 John Deere skidloaders
$14,500.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109632
Rainbow International Restoration, Marysville, Ks
For labor & material to strip & seal tile in courthouse
$6,722.50-County General Fund-P.O. 109630
John Deere Financial (Landmark)
For Stock filters for backhoe & loader at Transfer Station
$1,351.30-Solid Waste Fund-P.O. #109631
Truck Repair Plus, Marysville, KS
For labor & parts to replace brake pad & ABS sensor kit
$1,075.46-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109633
Truck Repair Plus, Marysville, KS
For labor & parts to replace fluid valve & reroute hoses
$1,311.51-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109634Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. He received the insurance adjustment amounts for the tractor and shredder that recently burned. The tractor amount is $35,879.00 and the shredder amount is $16,251.50.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the KCAMP insurance payout as stated above. Unanimous.
Shredder bids were opened.
Bruna Brothers – Case 2024 Rhino 10’ rotary cutter 1000 rpm 1 year mechanical/6 yr gear box warranties. $24,500.00
Landmark – John Deere FC10R flex wing 10’ rotary cutter 540 rpm, 1 year mechanical/7 year gear box warranties – $23,450.00
KanEquip – Land Pride RCVM5710 10’ rotary cutter – $29,230.00
Land Pride RC4710 – 7 yr limited warranty – $23,500.00
Schulte XH1000 – $40,650.00
No decision was made on the shredder purchase at this time.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve a step raise for Mark Hawkins from laborer at $20.61/hr to operator at $21.16/hr effective November 11, 2024. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board and Interim County Appraiser Tami Antoine to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:20 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken in this executive session.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the hiring of Donna Alwin as a temporary employee in the Appraiser’s office for 3 months at the rate of $17.52/hr. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to pay the following vouchers out of the ARPA funds for the benefit of Transition Plus. Unanimous.
Dirk deKoning, Summerfield - $1,900.00 for concrete work
Tower Farms, Collierville, TN - $2,771.43 for tower and supplies
Greenhouse Megastore, Danville, IL - $900.00 greenhouse frame
AREC Water, Industry, CA - $986.76 for greenhouse suppliesJon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to sign and mail the letter of opposition for the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve Resolution 20-24-11-4-1 whereas Marshall County opposes any federal program or project that would reduce local control or engage in unilateral taking of private property, either directly or indirectly. Unanimous.
County Health Nurse Cheryl Skalla met with the Board to discuss the new Health Department hours. Since beginning the 7:30 start time, they have seen 134 patrons. No changes have been made at this time, the new hours will continue.
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) to discuss matters of attorney client privileged discussions – 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 10:20 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna will draw up the appropriate notices to be published in the newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks for the sale of the 11th Terrace property with the sealed bids being due to the Marshall County Clerk’s office by noon on 12/27/24.
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 and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:40 a.m. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to extend the executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board only to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:45 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of these executive sessions.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to adjourn the meeting at 10:47 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veteran’s Day.
