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. There were approximately 35 patrons in attendance from the Axtell and Marysville communities.
Commissioner Ungerer called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
Austin Cline moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the minutes of the 8/18/25 meeting and the amended agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to recess the meeting at 8:32 a.m. to reconvene in the large courtroom. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to reconvene the meeting in the large courtroom at 8:35 a.m. Unanimous.
Gary Ronnebaum, Bill Buessing, Jim Fischer, Jr. Holthaus, Ron Milner, Jeff Milner, Cory Brown, Tony Marquardt, George Bernasek, Leon Brown, Ann Shaughnessy, Fritz Blaske and Maurice Buessing all addressed the Board regarding the proposed 1.6 miles of blacktop North of Axtell as well as the condition of other roads throughout the County.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to recess the meeting at 9:42 a.m. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to reconvene the meeting at 9:46 a.m. Unanimous.
Jenny Mathewson with RSVP met with the Board. RSVP did not receive the grants for operating thus, they will be operating on the $30,000 appropriation from the County and whatever funds they receive from Pony Up. In light of this, they will be cutting down their administrative side to 1 fulltime employee through the end of 2025 and will have one parttime employee for 2026 with no benefits. They will continue to coordinate volunteers and provide services.
Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the following purchase order. Unanimous.
Foley Industries, Manhattan, KS
For Loader repairs
$2,102.88-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109706Jon 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 10:15 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Agency on Aging Ashley Slupianek met with the Board to update transportation and meal numbers.
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, Agency on Aging 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 10:30 a.m. Unanimous.
No action taken as a result of this executive session.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek recommended to hire Amy Bishop at the rate of $19.57/hour as the Blue Rapids nutrition site substitute beginning on 8/26/25.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve hiring Amy Bishop at the rate of $19.57/hr as the Blue Rapids nutrition site substitute beginning on 8/26/25. Unanimous.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek presented a bid from Network Computer Solutions for a laptop computer for the Blue Rapids nutrition site in the amount of $1,137.59.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer approve the estimate from Network Computer Solutions in the amount of $1,137.59 for a new laptop for Blue Rapids nutrition site. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Varney & Associates, Manhattan, KS
For 2024 Audit services
$24,400.00-County General Fund-P.O. #7628
Quadient Finance
For postage
$7,030.00-County General Fund-P.O. #7629Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to adjourn the meeting at 11:19 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Marshall County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
