The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular session with Jon Ungerer, chairman, Greg Meyer, Member, Austin Cline, member and County Clerk Sandy 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 05/05/25 meeting and the amended agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
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, Emergency Management Director Bill Schwindamann, Jr., HR/Payroll Director Amanda Svoboda and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 8:40 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
The Board gave direction to Emergency Management Director Bill Schwindamann, Jr. to advertise to fill the vacancy in his office for an Assistant Emergency Manager.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Washington County Sheriff
For inmate housing
$2,360.00-County General (Sheriff) Fund-P.O. #7498
Gettysburg Flag
For grave markers
$2,837.11-County General Fund-P.O. #7497Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Austin Cline moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Don Bruna Construction, Marysville, KS
For machine hire
$4,600.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109678
Schwab-Eaton, Manhattan, KS
For 2nd pymt on KLBIP bridge project
$18,800.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109676
Truck Repair Plus, Inc., Marysville, KS
For supplies and repairs
$1,670.68-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109677Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the publication to seek bids for removal and relocation of steel truss bridge. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig reported that the State Fire Marshal’s office report suggested some additional fire alarms for our system including the elevator. Tech Electronics gave an estimate of $15,600 to install the additional alarms and will coordinate with Kone for the elevator install. Kone, upon their recent inspection, found some maintenance repairs that need to be done on the elevator and are willing to do these repairs in coordination with Tech Electronics, they could assist with the alarm install for a sum of $1,883.76 or complete all the maintenance repairs for $7,163.00.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve Tech Electronics alarm installation in the amount of $15,600. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the bid from Kone in the amount of $7,163.00 for maintenance repairs to the elevator and assistance with installation of fire system alarm. Unanimous.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek met with the Board. She received an additional bid for the cabinet replacement and installation from Hartner Construction in the amount of $14,200. The Board asked Mrs. Slupianek to check with the contractors and to choose whichever one can get to the job first and bring back for approval.
Agency on Aging 2026 budget request is in the amount of $450,285.00.
Title IIIC 2026 budget request is in the amount of $468,250.00.
KDOT 2026 budget request is in the amount of $345,450.00.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) 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 10:00 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the contract with Kinsley Mortuary for coroner services at the rate of $206.00/hour to be retroactive and in effect March 11, 2025 through March 10, 2026. Unanimous.
Joe Morris with CIC was present to discuss with department heads some of the issues that have come up and remain unresolved. Also discussed reviewing the Timeclock Plus timekeeping system.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss 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 executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss 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.
No action taken as a result of these executive sessions.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve Notice of Award to Don Bruna Construction for the demolition of 108 S 13th St, Marysville, KS in the amount of $14,250. Unanimous.
Mike Peschel, representative from Twin Valley Developmental Services met with the Board to discuss the likely need for an increase in appropriation request for this upcoming budget preparation due to overall increase of costs to operate.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve payroll as presented. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to adjourn the meeting at 11:29 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
