Meeting Minutes

Town Board Meeting – January 8, 2024

Minutes January 8, 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:

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00pm

  1. Minutes: 12/11/2023

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 12/11/2023 Minutes w/correction as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 12/31/2023

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget report for 12/31/2023.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Checks: 12310 – 12350

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12310 – 12350 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1 Eff 12/14/23 $1000 1st Advance on Dec 2023 collections.

4.2 Eff 12/21/23 $6600 2nd Advance on Dec 2023 collections.

4.3 Eff 12/28/23 $1400 3rd Advance on Dec 2023 collections.

4.4 Ck 31523 $25 Bus Lic Centennial Farm 2024

Public Works:

5.1 Randal Oaks gave updates on the Town Square renovation and improvements that were made and still in progress.

5.2 Don Simon gave his updates on the Town Square improvements that were made and still in progress.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1 Board of Adjustment Hearing for 295 Lower St on Feb 6, 2024. The purpose of the hearing is to hear an appeal of the Zoning Commission denial of a Land Use Permit Application 2024-01 regarding a fence at 295 Lower St.

Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1 Chamber update will be given in February

 Parks Committee: NO REPORT

  1. Farm Report: NO REPORT

Museum Report:

10.1 Tell it like it was had to be cancelled and will be rescheduled.

  1. Tree Committee Report: NO REPORT
  2. Open to Citizens:

12.1 Ashley Hesjedal submitted a nice letter and read it to the Town Board and citizens that were present. She stated that she was 20 years old when she and her family moved here to Augusta. How she wanted to be part of the community and some day own her owned her home for over 10 years. Ashley has gone through a difficult process with the CUP and STR. A copy of Ashley’s letter is retained in the Town Hall Office.

  1. Old Business: No Updates
  2. New Business:

14.1 Gay Eskew report:  Photo Contest —  This year there will be a focus on putting together 2-4 postcards for sale for the Town of Augusta.  A Contest in the early Spring will be held.  A committee will review the submissions for postcard quality photos.  Several ideas for the photographs are one for all seasons with the Plein Air in the spring, possibly the community tailgates for the summer, the Harvest Festival for autumn, and the Christmas Walk for the winter; one with the Harmonie Verein gazebo; one with the entrance structure on Jackson & 94; one with the Town Square Park after it is finished and the entryway is up; and any other suggestions?  (An article was submitted to the Boone County Connection.)  We will have prizes by several of the Town businesses for the photo contests.  For the photographers submitting a postcard photo, what do you think about having an extra stipend for those that are chosen?

Website —  Nothing new.  Who won the house and yard decorating contest?  I’m assuming Jane Fuhr on Main Street was first; second and third places???

How about the gingerbread house contest for the kids???

  1. Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm. Next meeting 2/5/2024 at 7:00pm

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

Town Board Meeting December 11, 2023

The official Town Board minutes are here and in the Augusta Library.

Minutes December 11, 2023

Town of Augusta, Missouri

Dan Kemner Building

Trustees Present:

Joe Buchheit                   Chairman

Ellen Knoernschild         Treasurer

Laura Miller                   Clerk

Randal Oaks           Public Works (not present)

Rick Barton                    Secretary/Collector/Notary

Citizens Present: 15

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00pm

 Minutes:12/11/2023

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 11/6/2023 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 11/30/2023

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget report for 11/30/2023 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Checks: 12274 – 12309

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12274 – 12309 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   ck 1681 $200 Mike & Vicki Gwinn Short Term Rental.

4.2   ck 1069 $25 2024 Bus Lic Botanical Tea Room

4.3   ck 30610 $50 California Decks L.U.P 2023-03

4.4   ck 1103 $50 Augusta Homestead L.U.P

4.5   Eff 11/14/2023 $92.54 October collections

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Irrigation and electric installation at the Town Square completed.

5.2   Broken window at the Town Hall repaired.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   121 Walnut St H.S. Clay Conditional Use Permit. Zoning Commission recommended approval for Permit Application.

6.2   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve C.U.P Application 2023-05 at 121 Walnut H.S. Clay.

6.3   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

6.4   Board of Adjustment meeting Dec 19th for 295 Lower Street of Augusta.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   Christmas Walk on the 1st & 8th of Dec went well.

        7.2   Chamber Brainstorming Ideas Jan 15th.

        7.3   Christmas Social Dec 18th

        7.4   Wandering Owl sales were 53% increase over last years sales.

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

10.1 Decorating for Christmas Walk

10.2 Broken shutter on the front side of Museum needs to be repaired.

  1. Tree Committee Report: no report
  2. Open to Citizens:

12.1 Penelope Woodhouse had a lengthy and informative discussion about a Land Use Permit for a Green House structure on their property.

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

14.1 Introduction of Bill for Farm Contract with Backhaus Bros for 3yr Contract read by Title.

14.2 Clerk assigned Bill 2023-13.

14.3 Bill 2023-13 read by Title 2nd reading.

14.4 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Bill 2023-13 as Ordinance 2023-13.

14.5 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

14.6 Introduction of Resolution 2023-02 Board of Trustees Ballot for 2 Positions on April 2, 2024 Election.

14.7 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Resolution 2023-02.

14.8 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

14.9 Introduction of Resolution 2023-01 to Accept Actual Amounts as Budgeted Amounts Sept 2022 thru Aug 2023.

14.10 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Resolution 2023-01.

14.11 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

14.12 Motion made by Joe Buchheit to approve $1200 for Alan & Kathryn Frazier for sidewalk grant easement.

14.13 Seconded by Rick Barton and approved.

14.14 Gay Eskew report:

KIDS’ “BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST winners

The Town Board donated the prizes to the winners.

FIRST PLACE —  “Fantastic Brilliant Photo”  by Ryker Niederholtmeyer of Marthasville, MO  —  Prize of $30.00

SECOND PLACE —  “Sunset”  by Wesley Bierbaum of Augusta, MO  —  Prize of #25.00

THIRD PLACE —   “Cloud Kingdom”  by Maddox Brockmann of Augusta, MO  —  Prize of $20.00

Winning photos are on the Town website:   http://www.townofaugustamo.org

They are also at the Augusta Library as 8 x 10’s on display in the back room.

The December Boone Country Connection has an article about them and the photos in black & white.

A traveling display board with all of the photos entered in the contest is currently at Augusta Elementary School, and will be coming to the library soon.

Mrs. Sarah Bayless (the art teacher), Mrs. Mary Robertson (the principal), and Ms. Gay Eskew (the photo contest facilitator) presented envelopes to the 3 winners at an assembly on Friday, November 17 at Augusta Elementary.  We also recognized everyone who entered the contest.  Each student received a letter sharing the positives of their photo.  There were two entries from students who attend other schools.

Thanks to the twenty photographers, age 12 & under, who chose to submit an entry.

Congratulations to the winners:       Ryker !       Wesley !       Maddox !

TOWN WEBSITE

The website is coming along.  Jo Ann Milster is focusing on the agendas for the Town Meeting.

Gay Eskew is handling the rest of the website.  We are putting together an Events page with various photographs of the Town events.  If you have a town event photo you would like to share, please email it to:  townofaugustamo@gmail.com

  1. Meeting adjourned at 8:39pm. Next meeting 1/8/2024 at 7:00pm

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

October 2, 2023 Town Board Meeting Highlights and Official Minutes

Minutes October 2, 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: 10  

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00pm

 1.     Minutes: 9/11/2023

        1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 9/11/2023 Minutes as presented.

        1.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

        1.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Tax Rate Minutes as presented.

        1.4   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

2.     Treasurer’s Report: 9/30/2023

        2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s Report for 9/30/2023 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

3.     Checks: 12198 – 12231  

        3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12198 – 12231 as written.

        3.2   Seconded by Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

 4.     Collector’s Report:

        4.1   EFF 9-15-2023 $89.56 for Aug collections.  

5.     Public Works:

        5.1   Phase I on the Town Square renovation has started with the pathway and entry.

        5.2   Street striping completed.

        5.3   Post Office floor will be finished next week.

        5.4   Kemner Bldg doors were repaired.s              

 Committee Reports:

6.     Zoning and Planning:

        6.1   Board of Adjustments approved Land Use Permit for 5601 Chestnut.             

7.     Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   Halloween Oct 31st at the Visitors Center

        7.2   Holiday House Tour December 2nd

        7.3   Beer Fest this Weekend

        7.4   Harvest Festival took in approx $7000 this year.

8.     Parks Committee: no report

 9.    Farm Report:

        9.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Ronnie Backhaus Farm bid of $275 per acre for a 3yr contract.

10.   Museum Report: no report

11.   Tree Committee Report: no report

 12.  Open to Citizens:

        12.1 Gay Eskew had a discussion and question on Short Term Rental

13.   Old Business: no updates

14.   New Business:

        14.1 Gay Eskew report: “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest:

There are 10 plus entries for the September “Autumn in Augusta” teen/adult contest.  This is the most entries yet for an adult contest.  The very first contest was around 10 entries.  It’s good to see since the Photo Contest is in its 10th year.  There are several factors that may have resulted in this favorable  participation:  greater awareness of the contest through word of mouth, the Harvest Festival Photo table, and interest from new town residents.  

The Kids’ “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest has an October 31 deadline.  Augusta Elementary School students will be participating through the art classes once again.  The contest is open to all kids 12 & under.  Talk it up with relatives, neighbors, and friends who have children twelve and under. More information and entry forms may be found on the Town website under Photo Contest. 

  Town of Augusta Website:

Some changes have taken place on the website with JoAnn Milster coordinating with the website company.  The “Visit” tab now contains the information that was formerly under the History tab.  The History tab is now the “Business” tab with Licenses and Permits and all of the Town Ordinances, which will be transferred onto the website in the near future.  The “Residents” tab will have meeting information, meeting minutes, and the Town Directory.  Licenses and Permits were transferred to the “Business” tab.  These changes should make it easier to navigate the website.  If anyone has additional suggestions, please contact Gay Eskew.

 Respectfully submitted, 

Gay Eskew

 

15.   Meeting adjourned at     pm. Next meeting 11/6/2023 at 7:00pm

 Respectfully Submitted:

 Richard J. Barton

 

Secretary/Collector/Notary

October 2, 2023  Town
Board Meeting Minutes Highlights

TOWN SQUARE UPDATES – Work is progressing.  See for yourself.

Pavers are almost completely put in place for the curved path through the Town Square. Boulders will be distributed amongst the Square.  Some will be arranged around the perimeter of the gazebo.  The large white flat stones are for steps going into the Square off of Chestnut Street.  

Swings are delivered.  They will be set up after the ground is prepared.

Grass seed planting will happen soon.

For those who volunteered to assist with work projects in the Town Square, requests
for help will be made after the heavy construction is finished.

The Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce donated $5,000 to the Playground equipment fund from the Harvest Festival proceeds.  The goal is $25,000  in addition to what is already allocated.

TOWN MUSEUM – The first annual Oktoberfest was well received.  The German food was prepared by museum members.  Beer was donated by Good News Brewery and brats came from Williams Brother Sausage.  Plans are in the works for next year’s celebration.

TOWN SIGNAGE – A discussion was held about replacing the signs at the entrances to the Town.  Another discussion concerned the removal of the Stop Sign on Jackson Street coming up the
hill.  A suggestion included placing a Stop Sign on Jackson by Locust across from the Library.                   A third discussion was about signs indicating the location of various businesses such as restaurants, the Visitor’s Center, wineries, etc.   

CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN AUGUSTA            (See Events tab)

 

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