Board Meeting Minutes

Town Board Minutes August 7, 2023

August Calendar of Events and future ones

August 6, 13, 20, and 27 — 6:30 – 9 pm / first pitch is at 7     Sunday Pickup Games at the Ballfield 

August 7 — 7:00 pm     Town Board Meeting – Highlights below & Official Minutes 

Tell It Like It Was cancelled.  To be rescheduled.

September 1 — Deadline for Flag Football registration (See August 2023 Boone Country Connection, page 4, for details.)

Times and dates being re-evaluated — Sunday Pickup Games at the Ballfield

September 3 — 1:00-4:00 pm   Sunday Open House at the Sehrt House, Augusta’s History Museum, 275 Webster at High Street

September 5 — 6:30 pm    First Tuesday Jam session at the Harmonie Verein

September 11 — 7:00 pm    Town Board Meeting  (Note that the meeting is the second Monday, due to Labor Day on the 4th.)

September 15 — 5:30-10:00 pm   Harvest Festival with Swinging in the Vines   (get tickets: www.augusta-chamber.org)

September 16 — Harvest Festival Parade (11:00-11:30 am) and Town Square Activities

September 16 —  6:00-9:00 pm   Fruit of the Harvest Dinner    (get tickets: www.augusta-chamber.org)

September 30 — “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest deadline for Adults & Teens

AUGUST MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

  • Work on the Town Square renovations will begin this month.  A new look and some new playground equipment is coming!!!!  Town & Country was approved by the Board for the project.
  • Discussion on Sunday Community Ball Game events and improvements on the ballfield.
  • Wi-fi is now available in the Town Hall.  Network name and password is posted.
  • The Sidewalk Grant is moving forward with the approval of the purchase by the Town of some small pieces of land or easements from their owners.

OFFICIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Minutes August 7, 2023

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: 14

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00pm

  1. Minutes: July 10, 2023

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 7/10/2023 Minutes with corrections as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s Report: July 31, 2023

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s & Budget report for July 31, 2023 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Checks: 12120 – 12151

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12120 – 12151 except voided check 12146 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 7-14-2023 $102.03 June Collections

4.2   Ck 552 $25 Hoffman Business License.

4.3   CK3832 $125 Business License Chamber of Commerce plus past due.

4.4   CK4215 $100 Lynn Hofer Short Term Rental wait list.

4.5   CK1396 $10 Sign Permit Ozark Hospitality.

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Clogged drain at Jackson & Main St needs to be cleared of debris.

5.2   Erosion repair still needs to be fixed at Public &Fifth St. and Lower and Main St.

5.3   Ameren removed the tree on Chestnut over a power line.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning: no report given
  2. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   Dinner tickets for Swinging in the Vine are available on line.

        7.2   Scarecrow applications are online as well.

        7.3   Street closure request for the Harvest Festival.

        7.4   Chamber needs letters from the Town for alcohol serving for Swinging in the Vine, Harvest Festival and Beer Fest.

        7.5   Christmas Walk preparations in process 9/15 & 9/16.

        7.6   Gingerbread Contest 12/1 @ 6pm & 12/8 @ 8pm.

  1. Parks Committee: no report
  2. Farm Report:

9.1   Farm bids being accepted.

9.2   Farm fields have been planted.

  1. Museum Report: no report
  2. Tree Committee Report: no report
  3. Open to Citizens: Tonya Hankins

12.1 Hanani House 5572 Chestnut request refund of $500. Discussion with the Town Board of Trustees and Don Simon agreed to pay $250.

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

14.1 Farm 3yr contract bid posted.

14.2 Sidewalk Grant acquisition phase discussion. Parcels need approval.

14.3 Parcel #1 @ 5634 High St $3845, Parcel #4 $2110

Hoffman Properties, Parcel #13 $4500 Michael Bean. Parcel #14 $805 Ellen Knoernschild, Parcel #18 $3255 Hoffman Properties, Parcel #25 Clint & Trish Hedrick and Parcel #27 $2710 Wendy Lauber.

14.4 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve payments to Parcel 1, 4, 13, 14, 18, 25, and 27 as presented for right of way payment.

14.5 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

14.6 Gay Eskew Report: Boone Country Connection articles:

The “Reviving the Augusta Ballfield” article in the July 2023 publication received 1,100 hits in two days.  It struck the heartstrings of memories from former years of ballgames and involvement by those in the Augusta area.  A local guitarist and drummer volunteered to play the National Anthem on July 23rd; they continued playing various songs throughout the game.  There were 66 players and observers at the time a count was made.  The games are continuing on Sunday evenings under the lights from around 6:30 – 9 pm.  The first pitch is at 7 pm.

“Best of Augusta”  Photo Contest:

Adult/Teen Contest ending with September 30 deadline.  The focus is “Autumn in Augusta.”  The Harvest Festival activities on Saturday, September 16, will present numerous photo opportunities.

There will be a table on the Town Square advertising the Photo Contest.  Entry forms will be available.  Photographs of 4 x 6 pictures taken on your phone  can be printed on a portable photo printer for a nominal cash fee.  As a one-stop “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest display, photographers may enter their photos immediately into the contest with the filled out entry form and printed photograph.  Easy to remember to do!

(A demo will be available either at the August or September meeting.)

Town of Augusta website:

Minutes are up.  The newest format consists of a Calendar of Events for the month and beyond; a few of the highlights of the meeting; and the official meeting minutes.  http://www.townofaugustamo.org

14.7 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $62,000 for Augusta Town Square Design.

14.8 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Meeting adjourned at 8:08pm. Next meeting 09/11/2023 at 7:00pm

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

Town Board Minutes for July 10, 2023

July Calendar of Events and future ones

July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 — (7/23 National Anthem & music by Paul Oviatt and Romi)  Sunday Pickup Games at the Ballfield 

July 10 — 7:00 pm     Town Board Meeting

July 20 — 5:30 – 9:00 pm    Tailgate Thursday

August 1 — 6:30 pm    First Tuesday Jam session

August 6, 13, 20, and 27 — 6:30 – 9 pm / first pitch is at 7    Sunday Pickup Games at the Ballfield 

August 7 — 7:00 pm    Town Board Meeting

September 15 —  Harvest Festival with Swingin’ in the Vines

September 16 — Harvest Festival Parade and Town Square Activities

September 30 — “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest deadline for Adults & Teens

October 31 — KIDS’ (12 & under) “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest deadline

JULY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

* Discussion on Community Ball Game events

* Playground equipment purchase by the Augusta Chamber of Commerce is moving forward.

 

Official Meeting Minutes July 10, 2023

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: 14

 

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00pm

 

  1. Minutes: 6/5/2023

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 6/5/2023 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s Report: 6/30/2023

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s & Budget Report for 6/30/2023 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Checks: 12078 – 12119

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12078 – 12119 with exception of void checks 12102 & 12114. Check 12105 Election Authority should be 12108.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   CK1005 $500 Conditional Uae Permit Application Fee 5572 Chestnut Hanani House.

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Water has been turned off at the Ball field due to a leak that needs to be fixed.

5.2   Post Office floor in need of repair.

5.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $5000 for street Control line striping.

5.4   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

5.5   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $2000 for weed control in Town by Town & Country Nursery.

5.6   Seconded by Randal Oak and approved.

 

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   Town Board suggest sending a Notice of 30  days to Hoffman Companies for unpermitted signs at the Hostel & Kickstand to remove the signs.

6.2   A Public Hearing was held on 6/27 for Conditional Use Permit Application at 5572 Chestnut. Zoning Commission recommends Denial of Application 2023-04 at 5572 Chestnut for various reasons.

6.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to Deny Conditional Use Permit Application2023-04 at 5572 Chestnut.

6.4   Seconded by Randal Oaks with 5 Trustees voting 4 aye and 1 nay vote. Ayes have it and approved.

6.5   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve sign Permit 2023-04 at 5549 Main St.

6.6   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

6.7   Motion made by Rick Barton to accpt Appointment of Dace Schrader to the Board of Adjustments for Term 2023 to 2028.

6.8 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   Harvest Festival Sep 15th with ‘Swingin’ in the Vines.

7.2   Harvest Festival Sep 16th Harvest Parade.

  1. Parks Committee: no report
  2. Farm Report: no report
  3. Museum Report: no report
  4. Tree Committee Reports: no report
  5. Open to Citizens:

12.1 Discussion on Ball field repair, cleanup and usage of water and Usage of Lights and Electricity. They are wanting to schedule Community Ball game events.

  1. Old Business:

13.1 No Hoffman updates.

  1. New Business:

14.1 Introducing Bill for Annexation of Property on Hackman for Mike & Vicki Gwinn read by Title only,

14.2 Clerk assigns Bill 2023-10.

14.3 Bill 2023-10 2nd reading by Title only.

14.4 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Bill 2023-10 as Ordinance 2023-10.

14.5 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

14.6 Introducing Bill for Conditional Use Permit read by Title only.

14.7 Clerk assigns Bill 2023-11.

14.8 Bill 2023-11 read 2nd time by Title only.

14.9 Motion made to accept Bill 2023-11 as Ordinance 2023-11.

14.10 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

  1. Other Reports:

15.1 Motion made by Rick Barton approving the Chamber of Commerce to move forward to purchase playground equipment.

15.2 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

15.3 Gay Eskew Report:

Town of Augusta website report

Town events are being posted on the Events page.  The Sunday evening ball games are gaining popularity.  An article is in the July Boone Country Connection about the revival of ball games on the Ballfield. Everything else is about the same.

 

“Best of Augusta” Photo Contest report

The photo contest schedule for the fall is September–Adult/Teen contest with a focus on the Augusta Harvest Festival.  There will be a booth in the Town Square for entering the contest.  Entry forms will be available and printing of the photos will also be available for a nominal convenience fee.  All can be turned in for the September 30 deadline.

October will be the Kids’ “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest in conjunction with Augusta Elementary School.  This will give a little more time for entries to be assembled and turned in.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Gay Eskew

 

  1. Meeting adjourned at 8:53pm. Next meeting 08/07/2023 at 7:000pm

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted:

 

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

 

June 5, 2023 Town Board Minutes

 

 

 

OFFICIAL MINUTES

Minutes June 5, 2023

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: 18

 

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00pm

 

  1. Minutes: May 1, 2023

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the May 1, 2023 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s Report: May 31, 2023

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer and Budget report for May 31, 2023 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

  1. Checks Report: 12036 – 12077

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12036 – 12077 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1 Eff 5-15-23 $1.63 for April Collections

4.2 Ck 8691 $500 Conditional Use Permit Application at 5568 Main St for Bed and Breakfast.

 

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Update given by Randal Oaks on the Public meeting held to discuss Town Square improvements.

5.2   Plumber contacted to fix and repair restroom toilets.

5.3   Randal Oaks suggested sending a letter of thanks to Key Equipment for the outstanding job of street sweeping for the Plein Air event.

5.4   Town of Augusta received a check for $500 from Ashley Hesjedal to go toward the Town Square improvements and a Memorial for Robert “Bob” Hofer.

5.5   History Museum retaining wall completed.

5.6   Motion made by Rick Barton to allocate $2000 for erosion repair at Public & Fifth and Lower & Main St.

5.7   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   Zoning Commission received a CK 8691 for a Conditional Use Permit at 5568 Main St to operate a Bed and Breakfast from Tom Conboy. Public Hearing was held and the recommendation from the Zoning Commission was to approve the application 2023-03.

6.2   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve Conditional Use Permit 2023-03 at 5568 Main St to operate a Bed and Breakfast in the Town of Augusta.

6.3   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

6.4   Hostel and Kickstand situation still in process.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   September Harvest Festival preparations are underway as well as preparations for the Christmas Walk.

7.2   Chamber is meeting with New Melle and Defiance Chamber Association discussing helping with Tourism.

  1. Parks Committee: no report given
  2. Farm Report: no report given
  3. Museum Report:

10.1 Don Struckoff will host “Tell it Like it Was” on June 20, 2023 at History Museum.

10.2 Museum Garden planting completed by Town and Country.

10.3 Next meeting 6/8/23.

  1. Tree Committee Reports: no report given
  2. Open to Citizens:

12.1 Tim Kampen made a suggestion of utilizing the Ball Field for a Sunday Night Baseball. Joe Buchheit suggested forming a committee for this event.

12.2 Cemetery committee will begin removing dead trees and replacing them with Maple trees.

  1. Old Business:

13.1 Hoffman Family of Companies are hiring for several positions. Jobs can be found on In Need Augusta Missouri,

  1. New Business:

14.1 Introduce Bill for Animal Ordinance by St Charles County read 1st reading by Title Only.

14.2 Clerk assigned Bill 2023-09

14.3 Bill 2023-09 Animal Ordinance read 2nd time by Title Only.

14.4 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Bill 2023-09 as Ordinance 2023-09.

14.5 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

14.6 Discussion on possible moving of mail boxes at the Post Office. Moved to discuss at next meeting in July.

14.7 Gay Eskew report: “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest —  Winners from the Spring 2023 Contest are:  FIRST PLACE is Lisa Tucker of Augusta with her photo titled “Come Sit Among the Tulips” and RUNNER UP is Scott Knoche of Defiance with a photo titled “Off Season in the Bottoms.”  Lisa’s prize was donated by Quaint, Cozy & Quiet Airbnb for a $25 Gift Certificate to a participating Augusta business.  Scott’s prize was a $25 Gift Certificate to Halcyon Spa.  Thank you to all who submitted photos. Congratulations Lisa and Scott.

 

14.8 Town Square Illustration Concept for playground equipment, gazebo and walkway design presented by Randal Oaks and Don Simon of Hoffman Company reviewed and discussed. Phase 1 of this project in process.

 

  1. Meeting adjourned at 9:07pm. Next meeting 07/10/2023 at 7:00pm

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted:

 

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary