The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular session with Jon Ungerer, member, Greg Meyer, member, Austin Cline, member and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present. Chris Pannbacker from the Marysville Advocate was present for the meeting.
Commissioner Meyer called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve the minutes from the 7/20/26 meeting and the agenda for today’s meeting. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the Home Sewer bond payment in the amount of $2,408.45 to be paid out of the appropriate funds. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
L & K Firearms & Ammo
For Ammo
$1,304.80-County General (Sheriff) Fund-P.O. #7542
Postalocity by Broadstroke, Inc.
For 2026 RNR mailing
$9,703.46-County General (Clerk) Fund-P.O. #7546
Forensic Medical
For autopsies
$4,950.00-County General (Coroner) Fund-P.O. #7825
Community Memorial Healthcare
For July 2026 Sales Tax
$97,824.96-Sales Tax Fund-P.O. #7826
Bruna Law
For County Counselor
$3,600.00-County General Fund-P.O. #7827
Henry Adkins & Son, Inc.
For Ballots & Election Supplies
$17,720.65-Election Fund-P.O. #7357 Specialty Vehicle Source
For Equipment for patrol Vehicle
$9,792.97-County General (Sheriff)-P.O. #7421Public Works Administrator Mike Craig met with the Board.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the Schwab Eaton contract for engineering services for KLBIP bridge. Unanimous.
Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.
Schwab Eaton, Manhattan, KS
For Design Engineering Services KLBIP bridge
$63,000.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109777
Marysville Ready Mix, Inc.
For 7 cu yds concrete – repair on 6th Rd
$1,351.00-Road & Bridge Fund-P.O. #109779
ATS Home & Yard Services, Marysville, KS
For Water restoration services – lower level mtg area
$5,266.79-County General Fund-P.O. #109780
Ackerman Lock & Key, Marysville, Ks
For Treas main door repair
$1,370.17-County General Fund-P.O. #109778Jon Ungerer moved, seconded by Greg Meyer to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application from Josh Blumer for the construction of a new home at 1216 11th Rd, Marysville, KS. Unanimous.
Meghan Voracek met with the Board. She recently was appointed by the Republican Party of Marshall County to fill the position of County Attorney. This appointment has been approved by Governor Kelly and she will begin work on August 1, 2026. Meghan met with the Board to discuss compensation for the position. The prior County Attorney was receiving $103,000 and assistant county attorney was receiving $70,140. Mrs. Voracek stated that she would not be utilizing an assistant county attorney and is requesting to receive the compensation for both positions. The Board discussed the compensation, the anticipated hours in the office and staffing issues.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to approve the County Attorney salary at $150,000 effective August 1, 2026. Unanimous.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna met with the Board. The Board briefly discussed the Guardian Ad Litem attorney contract that was recently vacated by new County Attorney Meghan Voracek. County Counselor Anthony Bruna reported that Luke Sunderland from Sabetha is interested in the position as well as Kansas Legal Services out of Seneca, KS would like to be considered for the position. Mr. Bruna will reach out to the interested parties and have them set a time to discuss the position with the Board. Mr. Bruna will also consult with the district judges to confer on this position.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer 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, Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek and County Clerk Sandy Wilson present to return to open session in the Board meeting room at 9:50 a.m. Unanimous.
No action was taken in this executive session.
John Holmes joined the meeting. He has submitted a complaint regarding rides with Agency Transportation.
Agency on Aging Director Ashley Slupianek and Stephanie Schmale will be attending a transit conference August 10-12 in Hutchinson.
County Counselor Anthony Bruna discussed with the Board regarding the letter received from Mayor Todd Frye of the City of Marysville with a request to work together on a moratorium for data centers.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to move that the Board direct the County Counselor and appropriate County officials to confer with the City of Marysville; investigate potential large-scale data-center and battery-energy-storage development; determine whether any project, land agreement, utility request, or governmental application is pending; inventory the County’s existing regulatory and contractual authority; and present options for coordinated temporary and permanent measures for later consideration by the Board. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Jon Ungerer to approve vouchers as presented and issue manual warrants. Unanimous.
Greg Meyer moved, seconded by Austin Cline to adjourn the meeting at 10:33 a.m. Unanimous. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
