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. Austin Cline was present to observe 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 12/23/24 meeting and the amended agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Nemaha Marshall Electric Coop, Axtell, Ks
For Utility poles leaned for bridge project
$5,458.37-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109651
FFF Enterprises
For 10 doses Spikevax Covid vaccine
$1,258.83-Health Fund-P.O. #7206
Community Memorial Healthcare, Inc.
For December Sales Tax
$97,725.02-Hospital Sales Tax Fund-P.O. #7233Fritz Blaske moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the following Resolutions as presented. Unanimous.
Resolution #20-24-12-30-1 – Gaap Waiver for 2024 Audit that the financial statement and financial reports of Marshall County to be prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements as adjusted to show compliance with the cash basis and budget laws of the State of Kansas.
Resolution #20-24-12-30-2 – allowing a portion of the unencumbered balance remaining in the 2024 Road & Bridge Fund of Marshall County after all legal claims, purchase orders and obligations of whatever nature have been charged against said fund, but not to exceed the amount of $150,000.00 shall be transferred into the Machinery Fund as provided by K.S.A. 68-141G.
Resolution #20-24-12-30-3 - allowing a portion of the unencumbered balance remaining in the 2024 Road & Bridge Fund of Marshall County after all legal claims, purchase orders and obligations of whatever nature have been charged against said fund, but not to exceed the amount of $500,000.00 shall be transferred into the Special Road & Bridge Fund (this shall be the first transfer of unencumbered funds from the Road & Bridge Fund).
Resolution #20-24-12-30-4 - allowing a portion of the unencumbered balance remaining in the 2024 County General (Sheriff) Fund of Marshall County after all legal claims, purchase orders and obligations of whatever nature have been charged against said fund, but not to exceed the amount of $100,000.00 shall be transferred into the Sheriff’s Capital Outlay Fund (formerly know as Sheriff’s Reserve Fund).
Resolution #20-24-12-30-5 - allowing a portion of the unencumbered
balance remaining in the 2024 Health Fund of Marshall County after all legal claims, purchase orders and obligations of whatever nature have been charged against said fund, but not to exceed the amount of $150,000.00 shall be transferred into the Health Department Building Fund.
Resolution #20-24-12-30-6 - allowing a portion of the unencumbered balance remaining in the 2024 Election Fund of Marshall County after all legal claims, purchase orders and obligations of whatever nature have been charged against said fund, but not to exceed the amount of $15,000.00 shall be transferred into the Election Equipment Reserve Fund.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, Health Nurse Cheryl Skalla, Human Resources Director Amanda Svoboda and County Clerk 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.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve payroll as presented. Unanimous.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna met with the Board. Chairmain Keith Bramhall opened the 4 sealed bids received for the 11th Terrace Property and are as follows:
1) Dane Parker of Waterville, KS $ 8,000
2) Steve O’Neal of Marysville, KS $211,000
3) Bruna Bros Inc $126.632
4) KanEquip $111,000
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Keith Bramhall to accept the high bid of $211,000 from Steve O’Neal. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. 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 – contract negotiations 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. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to extend the executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney client privileged discussions – contract negotiations with the Board, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:35 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Fritz Blaske to approve the Legal Representation Agreement with Anthony Bruna of Galloway, Wiegers & Brinegar in the amount of $3,600/month plus $9,000 for tax sale effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. Unanimous.
Keith Bramhall moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 to begin at 8:30 a.m.
