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 Pannbacker from the Marysville Advocate was present for 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 Austin Cline to approve the minutes of the 03/10/25 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
Husker Steel, Columbus, NE
For Steel Pkg for bridge
$124,900.00-Special Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109662Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – potential hire with the Board and Public Works Administrator Mike Craig present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:10 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek met with the Board to update meals and transportation numbers.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board, Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek, HR/Payroll Director Amanda Svoboda and County Clerk Sandy Wilson 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.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve step raise for Jodi Martin from Clk II St II at 21.37/hr to Clk III at $21.70/hr effective 3/11/25. Unanimous.
Emergency Management Director William Schwindamann, Jr. met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve Resolution #20-25-03-17-1 a Proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for Marshall County, Kansas effective 3/13/25. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Komtek
For Mailing of 2025 Personal Property Valuation Notices
$2,625.49-Appraiser Fund-P.O. #7502
GlaxoSmithKline
For Shingrix and Twinrix vaccines
$12,101.83-Health Fund-P.O. #7210Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the 3 abatements as presented for a tax amount of $92.74. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following Home Sewer bill to be paid out of the appropriate funds. Unanimous.
Division of Environment – operating and maintenance/permits $185.00Mark Hutton with Fidlar Solutions and Register of Deeds Ruth Martin met with the Board. Mr. Hutton gave a presentation on Register of Deeds software.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to recess the meeting at 10:34 a.m. to go to the basement for the Department Head meeting. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to reconvene the meeting at 10:37 a.m. Unanimous.
Commissioner Ungerer reported that the Board is working with HR/Payroll Amanda Svoboda to get job descriptions from the department heads and work on annual evaluations. There was some extended discussions regarding the change in prescription coverage. All employees are encouraged to call the Freedom Claims phone number on their card with questions regarding prescription coverage.
County Clerk Sandy Wilson – office is getting ready for city/school municipal elections this year. We are also trying to catch up and stay current with land transfers as well as our normal day to day operations.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna – preliminarily starting to discuss a tax sale.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig – busy time of year working on roads and regular maintenance.
Emergency Management Director William Schwindamann, Jr. – finished up the County Mitigation plan now working to get all the entities to adopt the plan. Gearing up for fire season, tornado season and weather spotting classes.
Sheriff Tim Ackerman – finally full staffed in the jail, still down 2 officers but one is currently attending academy.
Treasurer Angie Price – heavy truck and commercial renewals just wrapped up. The 2nd tax distribution for the year has been completed. 2nd half of 2024 taxes are due May 10th.
Arlene Wessel – Extension – Susie is busy doing tax returns and has so far done 100+ returns and helping file Homestead claims. Arlene is busy signing people up for Social Security and Medicare with supplements as they turn 65.
Addisyn Schmitz – Extension – working on the fair and trying to line up judges.
County Attorney Brad Lippert – crime is increasing.
Appraiser Tami Antoine – valuation notices have gone out and they are busy setting appeal hearings. Personal Property notices will be mailed on May 1, 2025.
The appraiser’s office is still seeking contractors to give bids for the office construction and repair from the recent water damage.
Liberty Price-Obley, Clerk of the District Court – new voice recording equipment has been installed paid by the Brown County tech fund. There are a couple of upcoming jury trials.
Register of Deeds Ruth Martin – They are receiving Oil & Gas Leases. Recently attended Register of Deeds conference. She is looking at upgrading software.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek – they have seen an increase of out of county rides. They are finalizing the KDOT pilot program and will be sending in reports to the State. Meals are remaining steady.
Medical Records Supervisor, Hannah Largen – The health department has been scanning their files into the Electronic Health Records for 2 months and is going better than they anticipated. The Health Department is sponsoring a community baby shower on Saturday, April 26 in conjunction with community partners from 9:00 a.m. to noon and this is also Drug Take it back day. The health department will be coordinating school visits this Spring with their community outreach clinics.
HR/Payroll Director Amanda Svoboda – working with departments to get job descriptions and implement employee evaluations for all employees.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to recess the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to reconvene the meeting at 11:37 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel – potential hire with the Board, Appraiser Tami Antoine and HR/Payroll Director Amanda Svoboda to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 11:50 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken in this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the recommendation of Appraiser Tami Antoine to hire Chris Felder at Clk I St I at the rate of $20.81/hr effective 3/24/25. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and HR/Payroll director Amanda Svoboda to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 12:00 p.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 matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – contract negotiations 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 12:15 p.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer 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, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 12:20 p.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer 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, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 12:25 p.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 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 12:30 p.m.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to extend 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 12:35 p.m.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Austin Cline moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to adjourn the meeting at 12:36 p.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
