The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular session with Jon Ungerer, chairman, Austin Cline, member, Greg Meyer, member and County Clerk Sandra K. Wilson present. Chris Pannpacker from the Marysville Advocate was present for the meeting. Mike Welch was also present to observe the meeting.
Commissioner Ungerer called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the minutes of the 02/03/25 meeting with corrections and the amended agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Interim Appraiser Tami Antoine and Human Resources Amanda Svoboda met with the Board. The Board received a resignation from Brooke Feldhausen a clerk in the appraiser’s office and Interim Appraiser Tami Antoine would like permission to advertise for the position. The Board gave verbal approval for Tami Antoine to advertise for the position.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to accept the resignation of Brooke Feldhausen. Unanimous.
Mike Welch addressed the Board with concerns regarding the lack of affordable housing in the Marshall County and asked the Board what type of incentives could be offered to help remedy this situation. The County offers 2 new construction rebate programs and has continued to work with Marshall County Partnership For Growth to develop programs.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
Truck Repair Plus, Inc., Marysville, KS
For labor & parts to repl oil pan #607MS sanding truck
$2,019.57-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109655Public Works Administrator Mike Craig presented bids for lights to be placed at the Landfill as follows:
Parthemer Electric, Frankfort, KS for 12 lights $14,249.00
Nelson Power & Light, Marysville, KS for 9 lights/outlet $ 6,694.41
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to accept the low bid from Nelson Power & Light in the amount of $6,694.41. Unanimous.
Jeff Lane with TreanorHL and Sheriff Tim Ackerman met with the Board to discuss potential jail remodel/construction options. Mr. Lane will work on some plans and return to the Board in about 6 weeks.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Ashley Behney
For contract services
$2,420.00-County General (Sheriff) Fund-P.O. 7451
Ms Co Conservation District, Marysville, KS
For Final 2024 Appropriation
$1,000.00-County General Fund-P.O. #7455
Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville, KS
For 2024 Coroner Calls through December
$4,220.18-Coroner Fund-P.O. 7454
KCAMP, Topeka, KS
For 2025 Premium
$180,984.00-Employee Benefits-P.O. #7453
Kimble Mapping, Manhattan, KS
For 2025 Marshall Co Parcel & Ag GIS Maintenance
$10,500.00-Appraiser Fund-P.O. #7304
Pfizer, Inc.
For 50 doses of Prevnar 20 vaccine
$11,778.88-Health Fund-P.O. #7213
Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC
For 50 does Varivax – varicella vaccine
$8,521.31-Health Fund-P.O. #7212
FFF Enterprises, Inc.
For 10 doses Spikevax Covid vaccine
$1,258.83-Health Fund-P.O. #7211
Brown County Treasurer
For 4 County Budget Bills
$1,050.31-District Court Fund-P.O. #7340
Steven Kraushaar, Marysville, KS
For contract services
$3,500.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7339
Meghan Voracek, Seneca, KS
For contract services
$3,250.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7341Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to cancel the KDOT Grant Project No C-5190-01 Agreement. Unanimous.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek met with the Board to give updates on meals and transportation.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna and Register of Deeds Ruth Martin met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(4) to discuss data related to the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnership, trusts and individuals with the Board, County Counselor Anthony Bruna, Register of Deeds Ruth Martin and County Clerk Sandy Wilson to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:20 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to extend the executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(4) to discuss data related to the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnership, trusts and individuals with the Board, County Counselor Anthony Bruna, Register of Deeds Ruth Martin and County Clerk Sandy Wilson to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:25 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss attorney client privileged discussions – potential litigation with the Board, County Counselor Anthony Bruna, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:40 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to extend the executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss attorney client privileged discussions – potential litigation with the Board, County Counselor Anthony Bruna, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:45 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization Application for Christopher Bargmann for the construction of a shouse at 346 Eagle Rd, Bremen, KS. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer 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 10:50 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual checks. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to participate in the Wildfire Grant through North Central Regional Planning Commission and sign a letter of support. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to adjourn the meeting at 11:01 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of President’s Day.
