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 03/17/25 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following recommendations from Public Works Administrator Mike Craig to hire Phil Hanson at the rate of $20.66/hr effective April 1, 2025 and Trenton Heston at the rate of $20.66/hr effective 3/24/25. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig presented the Board bids for the purchase of blades.
Foley Industries – 5 week delivery – $10,922.10
Murphy Tractor – 6 week delivery – $13,721.40
Foley Industries – 4 week delivery – $16,759.70
Welborn Sales – 4 week delivery – $22,053.00
Austin Cline moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the low bid from Foley Industries in the amount of $10,922.10. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
Foley Industries
For 110 double bevel heat treated blades
$10,922.10-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109663Greg Meyer moved, seconded Austin Cline to have May 29th and May 31st as Free Dump Days, criteria and limitations will be published prior to those days. Unanimious.
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 and Public Works Administrator Mike Craig 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.
Health Nurse Cheryl Skalla presented to the Board a Memorandum of Understanding between Marshall County and the City of Marysville for the upkeep and use of the green space to the East of the Health Department. The Board will discuss with County Counselor Anthony Bruna prior to approval.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Ron & Sandy Holle for the construction of a 100’ x 72’ calving shed at 781 2nd Rd, Bremen, KS. Unanimous.
Appraiser Tami Antoine and Deputy Laura Butler met with the Board to present estimates for 5 new desks from Eakes in the amount of $27,764.96. The Board would like some additional information prior to approving this request.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Computer Information Concepts
2025 Maintenance Agreement
$60,530.00-County General (Computers) Fund-P.O. #7452
Farm & Home Publishers
For laminated maps
$1,000.00-Emergency Management Fund-P.O. #7143
Huber & Associates
For Enterpol interface
$1,125.00-County General (Sheriff) Fund-P.O. #7373
UMB – Visa
For 2 sets of van running boards
$1,389.46-KDOT Fund-P.O. #7115
Firehose Direct
For hose fittings/adaptors
$1,204.48-Emergency Management Fund-P.O. #6464Jon 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 10:30 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the Right of Way Road Use Agreement with HYT Operating, LLC. Unanimous.
Health Nurse Cheryl Skalla met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Marshall County and the City of Marysville for the maintenance and use of the green space to the East of the Health Department building. 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 – 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 10:50 a.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 and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 11:00 a.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 and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 11:05 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of these executive sessions.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
