Board Meeting Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes on October 7, 2024

                                                               Minutes October 7, 2024

Town of Augusta, Missouri

Dan Kemner Building

 Trustees Present:

Joe Buchheit                   Chairman (not present)

Ellen Knoernschild         Treasurer

Laura Miller                   Clerk (not present)

Randal Oaks           Public Works

Rick Barton                    Secretary/Collector/Notary

 Citizens Present: 11    

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:30pm

 1.     Minutes: 9/9/2024

        1.1   Motion made by to accept the 9/9/2024 Minutes as presented.

        1.2   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

 2.    Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 9/30/2024

        2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget report for 9/30/2024 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved

3.     Checks: 12626 – 12663  

        3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12626 – 12663 as written.

        3.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

 4.    Collector’s Report:

        4.1   Eff 9/16/2024 $63.40 August monthly collections.

        4.2   Tax Rate Certification was received on 9/25/2024.

        4.3   ck 4387 $50 L.U.P L2024-05 at 295 Lower from Lynn Hofer.

5.     Public Works:

        5.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $1000 for asphalt purchase.

        5.2   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

        5.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $5000 for tree removal at High St.

        5.4   Seconded by Ellen Knoernchild and approved.

        5.5   Post Office parking concern brought to the Town Boards attention that needs to be addressed.              

 Committee Reports:

6.     Zoning and Planning:

        6.1   L.U.P L2024-05 295 Lower St pavilion.

        6.2   High St drain issue at Mt Pleasant issue again that needs to be addressed.

7.     Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   Update was given on the Christmas Walk.

        7.2   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve the street closure request for the Christmas Walk on Dec 6th & 13th. With the contingent of proper signage placement per submitted layout.

        7.3   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved

8.     Farm Report: No Report

9.     Museum Report:

        9.1   On October 10th the Museum will be working in the attic.

        9.2   On October 8th the “Tell It Like It Was” will be hosted by Fred Dressel.

10.   Tree Committee Report: No Report

11.   Old Business:

        11.1 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve, contingent upon MODOT concurrence, to accept the bid as presented by KJU Construction in the amount of $834,800 for the proposed sidewalk construction project.

        11.2 Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

12.   New Business: No Report

13.   Open to Citizens:

        13.1 Pastor Sara Adler Dahlheimier gave updates for Ebenezer UCC Church.

        13.2 Chili Beef Dinner on Oct 20th from 11am-5:30pm

        13.3 Homemade doughnuts and snack on Oct 31st.       

14.   Gay Eskew Report:

        14. Town Website

I am searching for a person familiar with Word Press to assist me with redesigning the town website.  

 “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest — The September contest is over.  Winners will be announced later this week on the town website and photos will be placed in the Augusta Library and at Augusta Winery.

The KIDS’ “BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST is going well.  Mrs. Sarah Bayless will be taking Augusta Elementary students on photo taking field trips.  ALL kids, 12 and under, are invited to enter the contest.  The main focus is photos about autumn.  All other photos will also be accepted.  

 15.   Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Next meeting on 11/4/2024 at 6:30pm. 

 Respectfully Submitted:

 Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

 

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTS

10/08 Tuesday at 6:30 pm  Tell It Like It Was  Fred Dressel from Mt. Pleasant

10/15 Tuesday at 5:30 pm  Movies & Song Paul O Duo at Augusta Library

10/17 Thursday at 6:30 pm  Movie on the Square  “The One Hundred Foot Journey”

10/11-12 Friday & Saturday  Big Bam Bicycle Tour

10/12 Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 pm  Augusta Bier Bottoms Brewfest

10/31 Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 pm  Augusta Halloween Celebration at the Town Hall

10/31 Thursday 5:00 pm  Ebenezer Halloween donuts and other surprises

12/6 & 12/13  Christmas Walk (The center of Town will have streets closed.)

Gazebo materials will arrive at the end of October or the beginning of November to be assembled in time for the Christmas Walk.

The sidewalk grant project will begin construction from Mt. Pleasant in October or early November.

Official Minutes posted above.

Town Board Meeting Minutes on 10/9/2024

Minutes September 9, 2024

Town of Augusta, Missouri

Dan Kemner Building

Trustees Present:

Joe Buchheit                   Chairman

Ellen Knoernschild         Treasurer

Laura Miller                   Clerk

Randal Oaks           Public Works

Rick Barton                    Secretary/Collector/Notary

Citizens Present: 15

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:35pm

  1. Minutes: 8/5/2024

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve the 8/5/2024 Minutes w/correction as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 8/31/2024

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget report for 8/31/2024 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

2.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve the Budget Proposal for Sep 2024 – Aug 2025 as presented.

2.4   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Checks: 12590 – 12625

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12590 – 12625 with the exception of voided check 12608 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 7/15/2024 $83.80 July monthly collections.

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Dead tree on Public St and Chestnut St.

5.2   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $5500 for tree removal and weed control around Town.

5.3   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

5.4   We will be receiving bids for Sidewalk Grant in a few weeks.

5.5   Bluff Ct lights are being taken care of.

5.6   Permits for the Gazebo are in process.

5.7   Volunteers needed for the Gazebo installation.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Steve Windish to the Zoning Commission.

6.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

6.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve a refund of $559 for C.U.P C2024 Permit Denial for 5619 5Th St.

6.4   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve street closure request for Sep 20th & 21st for Harvest Festival.

        7.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

        7.3   Christmas Walk street closure approval on hold until October 2024 meeting.

  1. Farm Report: no report
  2. Museum Report:

9.1   Sunday event went well with good turn out.

9.2   Shutter was made wrong and has to be remade.

  1. Tree Committee Report:

10.1 no report

  1. Old Business: no report
  2. New Business:

12.1 Discussion on changes to be made to the Short Term Rental.

  1. Open to Citizens:

13.1 Walter Gaffney brought to the Boards attention about the placement of a Pavillion by his neighbor causing safety issues.

  1. Gay Eskew Report:

14.1FALL PHOTO CONTESTS

Colors of autumn!  Harvest time!  Apple picking!  Pumpkins and gourds!  Fresh produce!  Mums! And so many other fall scenes from which to choose.  Then there are the activities:  sharing a glass of wine, or a mug of beer; riding a bicycle on the Katy Trail; roaming the quaint, peaceful Town of Augusta;  shopping at local stores; checking out the Augusta Harvest Festival the weekend of September 20-21; and whatever else catches your eye.

Take memorable photos to cherish the moments!  Composition quality is as important as picture clarity.  One standout distinction for an excellent photograph is whether or not someone desires to take a second glance, or a third.  Enter the best one from your collection of memories into the “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest.  Shoot pictures in the town limits of Augusta.  Tell a story.

Additional information is in the September Boone Country Connection and on the Town website.

SEPTEMBER “BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST for Adults/Teens  Deadline is September 30.

One Prize from Augusta Winery:  A 90 minute guided tasting party of award winning wines for up to 10 people with a specially curated charcuterie board.
Another Prize from the Augusta Town Board:  $50.00 check

OCTOBER 2023 PRIZES for Kids 12 & under “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest  Deadline is October 31.

3 cash prizes from the Augusta Town Board:   1st place = $30.00,     2nd place = $25.00,     3rd place = $20.00

TOWN POSTCARDS

Postcards are at the printers.  There will be 4 prints available at the Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 21.  They will be sold with a special 4-pack  price including one of each of the 4 designs.  Additional individual postcards will also be available.  After their initial debut, the postcards will be sold at the Wandering Owl during regular weekend hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Come and check out the various postcards.

Once upon a time, postcards were last sold in Augusta in the 1970’s.  It’s time for sales once again.

  1. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. Next meeting 10/7/2024 at 6:30pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

Town Board Minutes August 5, 2024

Minutes August 5, 2024

Town of Augusta, Missouri

Dan Kemner Building

 

Trustees Present:

Joe Buchheit                   Chairman (not present)

Ellen Knoernschild         Treasurer

Laura Miller                   Clerk

Randal Oaks           Public Works

Rick Barton                    Secretary/Collector/Notary

 

Citizens Present: 11

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:30pm

 

  1. Minutes: 7/1/2024

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve the 7/1/2024 Minutes w/corrections to be made as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 7/31/2024

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget Report for 7/31/2024 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Checks: 12556 – 12589

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12556 – 12589 with the exception of voided check 12572 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 7/152024 $33.16 June monthly collections.

4.2   ck 1030 $500 C.U.P c2024-02 5619 5TH St

4.3   ck 1063 $50 L.U.P lot 3 Jim Reed

 

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Town Park update rescheduled for 8/12 to start the trenching and electric. Permits are in order with St Charles County.

5.2   Hopefully we will have the Gazebo by the Harvest Festival but not guaranteed it will be finished do to other circumstances.

5.3   Volunteers need for Gazebo installation.

5.4   2 delays on the sidewalk repair due to the weather but the repairs have been completed.

5.5   Storm drain issue fixed at River Bluff Ct.

6.6   Levy Bridge repaired for a cost of $1000 for the rock.

6.7   Railroad Street drain repair to be done by St Charles County water district at no charge.

6.8   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $1000 for the Levy repair at Public St.

6.9   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

 

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   C.U.P Wine Country Inn Short Term Rental

6.2   Zoning Meeting for 5619 5Th St

6.3   Erratic lighting on streets at River Bluff

6.4   L.U.P 2024-04 Jim Reed

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   8/23 Movie night “Arthur the King”

        7.2   September Harvest Festival in Prep

        7.3   Christmas Walk Prep underway.

        7.4   Yoga Bliss at the Halcyon

  1. Farm Report:

8.1Water damage to the Farm fields

  1. Museum Report:

9.1   Open House 8/4

9.2   Multiple trees at the Town Park with broken branches.

9.3   Hinges on Museum shutters temporarily fixed.

  1. Tree Committee Report: No Report
  2. Old Business:

11.1 No Updates

  1. New Business:

12.1 Stop sign in need of maintenance.

12.2 Concerns about the leaning flag pole.

 

  1. Open to Citizens:

13.1 Ginny Messei received her GMRS License. Ginny also presented Frequency charts and diagrams for Emergency Preparedness.

  1. Gay Eskew Report:

14.1AUGUSTA POSTCARDS

A team of advisors will make the selections for the final 4.  The postcards’ debut will be at the Harvest Festival on September 21.

Any suggestions for information written on the back side of the photo?

Further announcements will be made at the September town board meeting and the GACC meetings; and on Augusta social media sites, Facebook posts, and  the Town website.  Let’s talk about the upcoming Augusta postcards to those we normally converse with. We want the Town of Augusta presented to the world, or at least the local St. Louis area and visitors, as the special place that we all know and love.

“BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST FOR SEPTEMBER for Adults and Teens

This will focus on fall scenes and events, especially the Harvest Festival September 20-21.  The BCC has an article in the August issue about the contest.  The September issue will also contain a press release.  One prize includes a gift certificate from Augusta Winery for a guided tasting party of their award-winning wines for up to 10 people with a specially curated charcuterie board and a 90 minute session with a designated wine steward.  The other prize is a $25.00 cash/check from the Town Board.  Get your cameras out for the opportunity to win one of these prizes.       The Kids 12 & under “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest will be held once again in October.

TOWN OF AUGUSTA WEBSITE

Check out  Photo Contest pages updates.  Looking at how to revamp the various pages of the website.

Respectfully submitted,

Gay Eskew

  1. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm. Next meeting 9/9/2024 at 6:30pm

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary