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 7/21/25 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
High Plains Power Systems, Rossville, KS
For Maintenance on 911 Generator
$2,445.00-911 Local Fund-P.O. #7387Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Rob & Amy Peschel for the construction of a new home at 1128 Keystone Rd, Marysville. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
BAT Tire Co, Frankfort, KS
For 8 tires
$3.522.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109702
Don Bruna Construction, Inc.
For Machine hire
$2,300.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109701
STAR Programming, Manhattan, KS
For service retainer fee
$1,000.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109700Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board. August 14 will be blade training day, the location has yet to be determined.
Bid opening for bridge replacement of bridge on 24th Road in Guittard Township is as follows:
Reece Construction, Salina - $462,545.38 – start dated April 1, 2026
L & M Construction, Great Bend - $408,591.20 – start date May 2026Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the low bid from L & M Construction, Great Bend in the amount of $408,591.20 for the bridge construction on 24th Road in Guittard Township. Unanimous.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to go into executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board, Director Ashley Slupianek, HR/Payroll Director Amanda Svoboda and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:30 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to extend executive session per KSA 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss matters of non-elected personnel – employee evaluations with the Board, Director Ashley Slupianek, HR/Payroll Director Amanda Svoboda and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:35 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of these executive sessions.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following recommended step raises, effective 8-15-25 payroll. Unanimous.
Stephanie McClung – Clk I St I at $20.58/hr to Clk I St II at $20.84/hr
Heather Ellis – Nutr 4 at $20.48/hr to Nutr 5 at $20.77/hr
Bonnie Johnson – Nutr PT at $19.57/hr to Nutr 4 at $20.48/hrJon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve hiring Ivory Busch as part-time kitchen help at the rate of $19.57/hr effective 7/29/25. Unanimous.
Darren Booth, representative for Freedom Claims met with the Board to present a 6 month report.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to go into executive session per 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – contract negotiations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:25 a.m. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to extend executive session per 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – contract negotiations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:35 a.m. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to extend executive session per 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – contract negotiations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:35 a.m. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to extend executive session per 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – contract negotiations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:45 a.m. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to extend executive session per 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss matters of attorney-client privileged discussions – contract negotiations with the Board, Public Works Administrator Mike Craig, County Counselor Anthony Bruna and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 10:55 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of these executive sessions.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to rescind the 12/9/24 motion to allocate $868,799.50 for the 6” blacktop overlay on 30th Road N of Axtell. Motion carried 2-1 with Commissioner Cline voting no.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve payroll as presented. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to adjourn the meeting at 11:27 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on 8/4/25 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
