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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 6^th & 13^th. 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 10^th the Museum will be working in the attic.

        9.2   On October 8^th 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 20^th from 11am-5:30pm

        13.3 Homemade doughnuts and snack on Oct 31^st.       

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