Official Meeting Minutes

Official Town Board Minutes for June 2, 2025

Minutes June 2, 2025

Town of Augusta, Missouri

Dan Kemner Building

Trustees Present:

Randal Oaks                          Chairman

Ellen Knoernschild                Treasurer

Tracy DeLay                         Clerk

Mike DeLay                          Public Works

Rick Barton                           Secretary/Collector

Citizens Present: 9

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

  1. Minutes: 5/5/2025

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Election Results, Organizational and Regular Town Board Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Tracy Delay and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 5/31/2025

        2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget Report for 5/31/2025 presented.

2.2   Seconded by Mike Delay and approved.

  1. Checks: 12895 – 12934

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12895 – 12934 with the exception of voided check 12910 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Tracy Delay and approved.

3.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to add Randal Oaks to the Town of Augusta checking account and the removal of Joe Buchheit.

3.4   Seconded by Mike Delay and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1 Effective 05-15-2025 $73.25 April 2025 Monthly Collections

4.2   ck 7814 $25 Bus Lic Samantha Bina B&B.

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $6650 to Alferman Air for a new compressor.

5.2   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

5.3   Levee repair completed with cost to the Town in the amount of $2500.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   Board of Adjustments approval for 5495 Hackman Rd.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

7.1   Augusta 45th Anniversary of the AVA.

7.2   June 16 Chamber meeting.

7.3   Taste of Tradition dinner June 20th at the Town Square.

7.4   Movie on the square June 27th at the Town Square.

7.5   Winemaker’s Panel June 29th 5577 Walnut St.

  1. Farm Report:

        8.1   Corn planted in the fields and growing good.

  1. Museum Report:

9.1   June 1st Open House at the Museum

9.2   6/22 Folks Fest 4-7pm at the Harmony Verein.

  1. Tree Committee: no report
  2. Old Business:

11.1 Vino Fando came through Augusta May 17th with approximately 200 bikes.

  1. New Business: no report
  2. Open to Citizens: no sign ups
  3. Gay Eskew Report:

        14.1″Best of Augusta” Photo Contest

Judging will take place later this week or the beginning of the next week (June 4-11).  Prizes have been donated by Augusta Winery (wine tasting for 10) and Wandering Owl Gift Shop with a $25.00 gift certificate.  Winners will be announced after the judging first on the Town Website, then displayed at the Augusta Library and the two businesses that donated the prizes, and with an article including the winning photos in the July 2025 Boone Country Connection.

  1. Meeting adjourned at 7;50pm. Next meeting on 7/7/2025 @6:30pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

 Richard J Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

May 5, 2025 Town Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes May 5, 2025

Town of Augusta, Missouri

Dan Kemner Building

Trustees Present:

Randal Oaks                          Chairman

Ellen Knoernschild                Treasurer

Tracy DeLay                         Clerk

Mike DeLay                          Public Works

Rick Barton                           Secretary/Collector

Citizens Present:

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

  1. Minutes: 4/7/2025

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 4/7/2025 Minutes w/correction as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s and Budget Report:

        2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget Report for 4/30/2025 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Tracy DeLay and approved.

  1. Checks: 12867 – 12894

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12867 – 12894 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Mike DeLay and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 416-25 $90.68 March collections

4.2   Ck 1449 $50 LUP Augusta PTO 2025-01

4.3   Ck 3278 $50 LUP Delene Rice 2025-02

4.4   Ck 2786 $25 Bus Lic Stone Ledge

4.5   Ck 2146 $25 Bus Lic MT Pleasant Winery

4.6   Ck 2972 $50 Bus Lic Augusta Winery/Beer Garden

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Levee repair estimate between $3000 and $5000. Levee District will split the cost with the Town of Augusta.

5.2 Hot Shot Estimate for street repairs for a truck load of asphalt $8700.

5.3   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $8700 for a truck load of Hot Shots asphalt for street repair.

5.4   Seconded by Tracy DeLay and approved.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1 Board of Adjustments 5525 Walnut approved to subdivide the properties.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

7.1   Chamber took in approx $71,000 of paintings sold. This was down from last year due to the weather. 102 Artist

7.2   45th Anniversary of AVA 6/20

7.3   Motion made by Rick Barton for street closure request from the Chamber for AVA.

7.4   Seconded by Tracy DeLay and approved.

  1. Farm Report: No Report
  2. Museum Report:

9.1   Plant sale took in $300 profit this year.

9.2   Randal Oaks questioned a Plumbing amount agreement of $18,350.

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

11.1 Phase 1 construction of the Side Walk start date coming next week.

  1. New Business:

12.1 Request from Todd White on 6/6 & 6/7 for the Ball Field for est 150 cyclist and 15 staff and 10/10 & 10/11 est 250 cyclist. Randal informed Todd the Ball Field may not be accessible for 6/6.

12.2 Motion made by Tracy DeLay to approve Todd Whites request for use of the Ball Field.

12.3 Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

  1. Open to Citizens:

13.1Tim Kampen: he 3rd Annual Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival in Augusta, Missouri, will be held on June 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2025, according to various sources. The featured headliner is the Hot Club of Baltimore, performing inspired arrangements of the Django Reinhardt repertoire.

13.2 Tim Kampen had a suggestion for a mail box competition.

  1. Gay Eskew Report:

[14.1 “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest deadline is May 31, 2025.  Prizes donated by Augusta Winery (Wine tastings for 10) and the Wandering Owl Gift Shop (Gift Certificate).   Town of Augusta website:  www.townofaugustamo.org continues becoming new and improved.]

  1. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm. Next meeting on 6/2/2025 @6:30pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

 

MINUTES May 5, 2025

Special Meeting

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

 Citizens Present: 0

Time:   6:04pm     

Town Board Meeting Organization

  1. Town Trustee duties assigned as follows:

          1.1 Randal Oaks                                Chairman

          1.2 Ellen Knoernschild                      Treasurer

          1.3 Mike DeLay                                  Director Public Works

          1.4 Tracy DeLay                                 Clerk

          1.5 Rick Barton                                  Secretary/Collector/Notary

 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Town Trustee Organization duties.

          2.1     Seconded by Mike DeLay and approved.

 Special meeting closed at 6:06pm.

 Respectfully Submitted

 Rick Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

 

MINUTES May 5, 2025

Special Meeting Election Results

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

 Citizens Present: 0

Time:  6:00pm     

 Town Board Meeting Election Results

 Election Results Town of Augusta Board of Trustees as follows:

          1.1     Mike DeLay                   42 votes

          1.2     Ellen Knoernschild         39 votes

          1.3     Tracy DeLay                    34 votes

          1.4     Gay Eskew                       27 votes

  1. Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the St. Charles County Election results from the April 8, 2025 Election as read.

 Seconded by Ellen Knoernshild and approved.

 Meeting closed at 6:03pm

 Respectfully Submitted

Richard Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

 

 

April 7, 2025 Official Town Board Minutes

Minutes April 7, 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

Citizens Present: 9

Town Board Meeting called to order at 6:31pm.

  1. Minutes: 2/2/2025

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 3/3/2025 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s and Budget Report:

        2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget Report for 3/31/2025 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

  1. Checks: 12837 – 12866

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12837 – 12866 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 3-14-25 $302.49 February collections

  1. Public Works:

5.1   Sidewalk grant on temporary hold for a few weeks.

5.2 Road closed due to Damage done to the bridge going to the ball field do to the storm.

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   Board of Adjustments meeting 4/16 for 5525 Walnut.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

7.1   73 Booths so far.

7.2   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve the street closure request from GACC for the Plein Air Event.

7.3   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

7.4   Approximately 86 Artist signed up.

  1. Farm Report:

8.1   Field too wet for any planting.

  1. Museum Report:

9.1   Clean up 5/3

9.2   A/C Inspection 4/8

  1. Tree Committee: no report
  2. Old Business:

11.1 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve Bill Harrison mowing bid.

11.2 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

11.3 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve Trei Irwin mowing bid.

`11.4       Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. New Business:

12.1 Washington Veterinary shots 4/26 noon to 1pm.

12.2 April 8th Election. Get out and vote.

  1. Open to Citizens: no sign ups.
  2. Gay Eskew Report:

14.1 Best of Augusta” Photo Contest

“Spring-New Beginnings” is this contest’s theme.  The Plein Air Art Event from April 24 – May 3 provides some wonderful opportunities to take these types of pictures.  Take photos at the various venues outside the Town of Augusta with at least one artist in the photo.  Great opportunity for creativity.  There will be nocturnal painting on Friday, April 25, in Augusta  with a movie on the Town Square.  The official day of painting in Augusta is Friday, May 2.  The final sale and awards takes place on Saturday, May 3.  There is also a plant sale at the Augusta Museum.  Artists often paint what captures their interest in Town throughout the Plein Air.  Of course, anything else in Augusta is also acceptable.  The Memorial Day Remembrance Service on May 26 is another place to snap a photo.  The deadline is May 31.  Send your photos in as early as possible before the deadline.  Forms and additional information is on the website:   http://www.townofaugustamo.org

Town of Augusta website

The website has been updated.  Other updates will be coming.  There is now a section on Town Businesses.  An addition of services in the Town of Augusta is still in the works, as well as updating  “places to stay” with the 2025 business licenses.

  1. Meeting adjourned at 8:19pm. Next meeting on 5/5/2025 @6:30pm.
  3. Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary