Meeting Minutes

Minutes February 3, 2025

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: 21

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:30pm.

 Minutes: 1/9/2025

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 1/9/2024 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

2. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 1/31/2025

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget Report for 1/31/2024 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

3. Checks: 12799 – 12805

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12799 – 12805 including voided check 12791 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

4. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 1/16/2025 15,634.88 final distribution.

5. Public Works:

5.1   Asphalt is in and ready for pot hole repair.

5.2   We are waiting for a start date approval from MODOT on the sidewalk project.

Committee Reports:

7. Zoning and Planning: no report given
8. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   April 7^th is Bulk P/U Day.

        7.2   Athletic equipment in the Visitors Center basement is up for donation.

        7.3   approximately 53 artist for the Plein Air event.

        7.4   Movie night 4^th Friday Apr – Sep.

 Farm Report: no report given.

9. Museum Report:

9.1   High water bill at the museum is being investigated.

9.2   Feb 11^th Ray Neuberger “Tell it like it was.”

11. Tree Committee Report: no report given
12. Old Business:

11.1 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $3000 for 2 pallets of Asphalt.

11.2 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

12. New Business:

12.1 Mowing bids are being accepted.

12.2 Motion made by Rick Barton accept Danny Zull to serve on the Cemetery Committee.

12.3 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

13. Open to Citizens: Tom Whelan

13.1 Tom Whelan gave a report on “Home Rules for Roads Home.”

Gay Eskew Report:

15. Best of Augusta” Photo Contest
    The article in the Boone Country Connection for February mentions the top current business donors for the photo contests.
    Augusta Winery was #1.  Halcyon Spa was #2 and Stone Ledge Antiques was #3.  A couple of others tied for third place, but are not currently open or have been sold.
    The article also includes a Photo Tip from a local photographer, Angela Stephens.  Others will be contacted in the months to come when there are no upcoming “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest.  The priority is upcoming photo contest.  One of the goals of the contests is to improve photo-taking skills on all age levels.  Even photography experts might be able to learn something new!
    The BCC will be distributed this Friday, February 7, 2025.

    The Town Website
    After checking the Town of Augusta business licenses, some of the businesses are not listed on the website.  This will be rectified as soon as possible.  Wineries are good.  Stores and services have some places missing, as well as a few restaurants.  The last category of places to stay needs the most fixing.  I’ll be in contact with owners and managers to obtain photos and contact information for their short term rental or bed & breakfast.

16. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. Next meeting on 3/3/2025 at 6:30pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

Minutes January 9, 2025          Town of Augusta, Missouri          Dan Kemner Building

Trustees Present:

Joe Buchheit                   Chairman

Ellen Knoernschild         Treasurer (not present)

Laura Miller                   Clerk

Randal Oaks           Public Works

Rick Barton                    Secretary/Collector/Notary

Citizens Present: 5

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:30pm for 1/6/2025 rescheduled meeting on 1/9/2025.

 Minutes: 12/2/2024

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 12/2/24 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

2. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 12/31/2024

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget report for 12/31/24 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

3. Checks: 12735 – 12778

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton approve checks 12735 – 12778 a written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

4. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 12/19/24 $297.92 November collections.

4.2   $1600 1^st Advance on December 2024 collections.      4.3   Eff 12/19/24 $6700 2^nd Advance on December collections. Final Advance will be sent 1/16/25 for December collections.

5. Public Works:

5.1   Bids submitted for the sidewalk grant.

5.2   Cochran Engineering will send out a summary of the Bid’s within two weeks.

5.3   Pallet of asphalt arriving 1/14/24

5.4   Discussion on Post Office handicap parking.

Committee Reports:

7. Zoning and Planning: no report
8. Chamber of Commerce:

       7.1   Plein Air prep underway.

 Farm Report: no report

11. Museum Report: no report
12. Tree Committee Report: no report
13. Old Business:

11.1 Four residents signed up for the April Election for the Three open positions.

12. New Business:

12.1 Resolution 2025-01 Town of Augusta Missouri to hold Election April 8, 2025.

12.2 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Resolution 2025-01 for the Town of Augusta.

12.3 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

13. Open to Citizens: no sign ups.

 Gay Eskew Report:

14. Best of Augusta” Photo Contest:  Here’s an excerpt from the Boone Country Connection January 2025.

“Looking forward in 2025, the very popular Kids 12 & Under “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest will take place in October.  An adult/teen or all ages contest is under consideration for the spring, and possibly in the fall.  View contest information on the town website under the Photo Contest tab at www.townofaugustamo.org.  Articles with photo contest updates, current winning photos, or  photography tips are published monthly in the Boone Country Connection.

“Here’s a recap of the stats since the beginning of the photo contest in 2014.  Entering the 12^th year of the “BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST, we are continuing to move forward with new ideas.  There were 33 contests so far in 11 years.

“The Augusta Town Board sponsors the “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest.  In recent years they contributed three cash prizes for the Kids’ 12 & Under Photo Contest.  A total of 18 businesses/ organizations awarded 73 donations.  Augusta Winery is the top volunteer business donator with quality prizes annually for 8 of the 11 years.  Stone Ledge Antiques was second with 7 donations

“Numerous photos of all types enter the competitions.  The kid’s 12 & under contests average around 30 participants.  The adult/ teen/ all ages contests vary from two or three to twelve entries.  Thank you to everyone who submitted photographs, either once, or for multiple contests.”

15. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm. Next meeting on 2/3/2025 at 6:30pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

Official Meeting Minutes on November 4, 2024.

Town of Augusta, Missouri

Dan Kemner Building

Trustees Present:

Joe Buchheit                   Chairman

Ellen Knoernschild         Treasurer (not present}

Laura Miller                   Clerk

Randal Oaks           Public Works

Rick Barton                    Secretary/Collector/Notary

Citizens Present: 7

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:30pm

       1.   Minutes: 10/7/2024

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve the 10/7/2024 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller an approved.

2. Budget Report: Budget Bill Fiscal Year 2025.

2.1   Introduce Budget Bill Fiscal Year 2025 for the Town of Augusta read by Title only 1^st reading.

2.2   Clerk assigns Bill number 2024-06.

2.3   Bill 2024-06 read by Title only 2^nd reading.

2.4   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Bill 2024-06 as Ordinance 2024-06.

2.5   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

3. Checks: 12665 – 12701

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12665 – 12701 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

4. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 10-15-2024 $7.81 September 2024 Collection.

5. Public Works:

5.1   3 pallets arriving next week containing the Gazebo. John Ballman has had challenges with the installation of the support piers but all is coming together.

3. A resident contacted Public Works with concerns of a dead tree with possibility of falling in her yard. This is on the Agenda.

Committee Reports:

6. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   170 Jackson St. annexed part of the property next to 168 Jackson St.

7. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   Jodi Howell is working on event signs for the Christmas Walk. These event signs are for No Parking.

        7.2   Chamber is asking for volunteers for the Christmas Walk.

        7.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $1000 for the event No Parking signs for the Christmas Walk.  

        7.4   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

        7.5   Beerfest intake for the Chamber was $971.

        7.6   Chamber working on a new Wine Bottle tree.

8. Farm Report: No report.
9. Museum Report:

9.1   Next Museum meeting will be held on 11/4 the 2^nd Thursday of November.

10. Tree Committee Report: No report.
11. Old Business: No report.
12. New Business:

12.1 Upcoming April 8^th Election is getting close. There are 3 positions up for Election. Sign-up is Dec 10-31^st. Qualifications are: Resident of the Town for at least 1yr, No Felony’s and current on Taxes. Sign-up will be at the Library.

14. Open to Citizens: No sign ups
16. Gay Eskew Report:
17. “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest for September

The winners are:

FIRST PLACE is the photo titled “Come ‘Rock’ in Augusta” by Marilyn Kluesner of Marthasville, MO.  Her prize was the $50.00 check offered by the Town Board.        RUNNER UP photo title is “Harmonie Gazebo” by Judy Harrison of Augusta, MO.  Her prize from Augusta Winery is a wine tasting for 10 with a charcuterie board.

Photos are on the Town website under Photo Contest/ Winners, on display in the Augusta Library and Augusta Winery, and printed in the November Boone Country Connection with the winning photos and an article.

KIDS’ “BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST from October is the process of being judged.

POSTCARD SALES:  We made a few more sales.  Pass the word along that they are at the Wandering Owl which is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

15. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm. Next meeting on 12/2/2024 at 6:30pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary