Board Meeting Minutes

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

 

May 1, 2023 Town Board Events, Meeting Highlights & Official Minutes

Town of Augusta Calendar of Events

May 6 (Saturday)                              History Museum Plant Sale

May 7 (Sunday)  1 – 4 pm                 Open House at the History Museum

May 13 (Saturday) 12 – 1 pm          Spring Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats, Old Augusta Firehouse (for more information check out “EVENTS” on the website or call 636-239-2745)

May 14 (Sunday)                               Happy Mother’s Day!

May 15 (Monday)                              Mail-in Deadline for “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest for ALL AGES

June 3 (Saturday)  9 – noon            Jazz Festival by Tim Kampen at the Harmonie Verien and Augusta Winery 

June 5 (Monday)  7:00 pm             Regular Town Board Meeting

June 9 (Friday)                                 Big Bam Bicycle Race (organized by Todd White)

 

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETINGS  —

6:30 pm  Certified Election Results:  3 Town Board positions were open;  3 people ran for office.  Congratulations to Ellen Knoernschild, Laura Miller, and Joe Buchheit on their re-election to the Town Board.

6:45 pm  Organizational Meeting:  Board Members kept their same positions.  Joe Buchheit as chairman; Ellen Knoernschild as treasurer; Laura Miller as Town Clerk; Randal Oaks as Director of Public Works; and Rick Barton as Tax Collector, Secretary, and Notary.  All newly elected Town Board members were duly sworn into office.

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS —

  • A possible playground that typifies Augusta’s history of steamboats and railroads was researched and presented by Randal Oaks.  A discussion followed about the uses of the Town Square, the focal point of the community.  A public meeting for input was suggested.  Look for a flyer in the mail for the date and time.
  • The Augusta Library landscaping bid for just under $1,500.00 was accepted.
  • The work of building a retaining wall at the History Museum will begin shortly:  $10,000.00 was allocated and approved.

OFFICIAL MINUTES

Minutes May 1, 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: 11

 

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00pm

 

  1. Minutes:

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Apr 3, 2023 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

  1. Treasurer’s Report:

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s & Budget report for Apr 30, 2023 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

  1. Checks: 12007 – 12035

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12007 – 12035 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

  1. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 4-14-23 $148.96 March 2023 collections

4.2   ck 1102 $25 Bus Lic Indian Creek 5593 Chestnut

4.3   ck 1128 $200 STR Permit Red Brick Inn

4.4   ck 1129 $25 Bus Lic Red Brick Inn

4.5   ck 3795 $10 Sign Permit Augusta Visitor Center

  1. Public Works:

5.1   John Ballman to commence work on the drain at the Town Park after Plein Air event is over.

5.2   Motion made by Joe Buchheit to have Bill Harrison to mow the common ground behind Patsy Baravik for $60.

5.3   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

5.4   Motion made by Rick Barton to allocate $4000 for High St tree and brush clean up.

5.5   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

5.6   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve CrossCut bid of $900 for Town weed control.

5.7   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

5.8   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $1416.88

for Library landscape by Town & Country.

5.9   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

5.10 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve up to $10,000 to repair the retaining wall at the History Museum.

5.11 Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

5.12 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $1100 for a pallet of asphalt patch.

5.13 Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

5.14 Randal Oaks presented computer illustrations to try to put together a plan for playground equipment at the Town Square for meeting discussion. There will be a Public Town meeting on 5/22/23 discussing the Town Square and equipment needed.

 

 

Committee Reports:

  1. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   Sign Permit 2023-03 Augusta Visitors Center needs approval.

6.2   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve Sign Permit 2023-03 Augusta Visitors Center.

6.3   Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

6.4   Sign at the Hostel & Kickstand have not been taken down. The sign in front of the Hostel needs to have a sign permit application.

6.5   There was a suggestion made to have the stop sign at Jackson & Walnut removed.

  1. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   There was $107,000 on painting sold at the Plein Air event.

7.2   We had 125 Artist from 15 states that participated.

7.3   Discussion on Plein Air parking issues.

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

10.1 Plant sale May 6, 2023 at the History Museum

10.2 Open House May 7, 2023.

10.3 Lighting issued behind the History Museum

  1. Tree Committee Reports: no report
  2. Open to Citizens: no sign ups
  3. Old Business:

13.1 Great Missouri Wine Race had 500 people participate in the event.

  1. New Business:

14.1 Reading of Bill by Title Only for Conditional Use Permit at 229 Lower to operate a Short Term Rental.

14.2 Clerk assigned Bill number 2023-08.

14.3 Bill 2023-08 read 2nd time by Title Only.

14.4 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Bill 2023-08 as Ordinance 2023-08.

14.5 Seconded by Ellen Knoernschild and approved.

14.6 Gay Eskew report: “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest update

Several entries of Augusta will be coming from students in the Washington High School art class focusing on photography.  The teacher, Katie Borcherding, is promoting the contest to her students for this spring class and will continue to do so in each of her semester classes.

I’ve contacted others around Town, and Sarah Bayless from Augusta Elementary is also promoting the “all ages” contest.  I handed out entry forms to those taking pictures during the Plein Air.  Several others around Town have mentioned that they will enter the contest.  The deadline is May 15.  Judging will take place within a few days after the deadline.  Winners will be on the website, in the June Boone Country Connection, and in the library.

14.7 Motion made by Ellen Knoernschild to approve $1254 to Town & Country for cleaning and planting in the Museum Garden.

14.8 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

 

  1. Meeting adjourned at 10:10pm. Next meeting 06/05/2023 at 7:000pm

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted:

 

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary