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 Greg Meyer to approve the minutes of the 6/9/25 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 – potential hire with the Board, Emergency Management Director Bill Schwindamann, Jr. 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.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve hiring Sara Naaf as Clk I, St I at $20.81/hr per the recommendation of Emergency Management Director Bill Schwindamann, Jr. effective 7/7/25. Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. The Escort program was discussed. This program was last offered in 2023.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to offer the free Escort program up to $10,000 beginning 7/21/25. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss 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 9:00 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
There were no bids received for the removal and relocation of the bridge in Guittard Township on 24th rd between sections 1 & 2.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board and Public Works Director Mike Craig present to return to open meeting in the Board meeting room at 9:15 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following step raises effective 6/11/25. Unanimous.
Darren Bigham from Asst. Supervisor at $24.06/hr to Supervisor at Waterville shop at the rate of $26.00/hr.
Gary Riesen from Operator II at $23.49/hr to Asst. Supervisor at $24.06/hr.Deb Ohlde with North Central Regional Planning Commission met with the Board. She recently has been appointed as executive director and wanted to meet with the Board to discuss projects they have been involved in and future needs.
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 9:55 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Susie Latta and Megin Jacques with Marshall County Research & Extension met with the Board with their 2026 budget request. Extension request is $200,500 which is a $10,631 increase from last year. The 4-H Building request is the same at $15,000.
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 10:15 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to extend 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 with the addition of County Counselor Anthony Bruna 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 executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and County Counselor Anthony Bruna present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:30 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of these executive sessions.
County Treasurer Angie Price met with the Board. She presented her 2026 budget request to be the same as the 2025 request in the amount of $407,600.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
ADF Solutions, Vienna, VA
For Mobile Device investigator 3 yr subscription
$3,000.00-County General (Sheriff) Fund-P.O. #7384
Card Services
For supplies
$2,132.57-Workforce Development Fund-P.O. #7510
Elizabeth Olson, Hiawatha, KS
For contract attorney fees
$3,000.00-District Court Fund-P.O. #7467
Waterville Ambulance
For Distribution
$13,200.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7573
Frankfort Ambulance
For Distribution
$13,200.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7572
Axtell Ambulance
For Distribution
$9,600.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7571
4-H Building
For distribution
$3,750.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7570
Marshall County Research & Extension
For distribution
$38,717.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7569
Marshall County Historical Society
For distribution
$3,750.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7568
Marshall County Fair Association
For distribution
$7,500.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7567
Pawnee Mental Health
For distribution
$32,820.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7566
Twin Valley Developmental Services
For distribution
$13,750.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7565
RSVP of NE Kansas
For distribution
$15,000.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7564
Marshall County Conservation District
For June distribution
$11,250.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7563
Marshall County Partnership for Growth
For June 2025 distribution
$13,750.00-County General (appropriations) Fund-P.O. #7562
Ashely Behney
For contract services
$1,980.00-County General (sheriff) Fund-P.O. #7561Veterinarian Tony Hawkins of Prairie Valley Vet Clinic met with the Board to discuss the need for a county animal shelter. The local vet offices are currently taking on this responsibility.
County Health Nurse Cheryl Skalla met with the Board. She updated that the State WIC funds are being cut for this year in the amount of $4,053 and likely an 8% cut for 2026, they do not have the final numbers on 2026 yet. New year of grants will begin on July 1 and they have not heard back yet on whether they will get their requested grant dollars. The 4 major grants total up to $70,665.
The 2026 budget request for County Health Department remains the same as 2025 in the amount of $845,050.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve payroll as presented. Unanimous.
Austin Cline moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to adjourn the meeting at 11:51 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
