Board Meeting Minutes

October 10, 2022 Town Board Meeting Minutes Highlights

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING — October 10, 2022  (7:00 – 8:03 pm)

All 4 current Trustees present.

New Business:

1.)  Mt. Pleasant Winery drain discussion held. Jan Mallinckrodt voiced concerns about having to drive through Waste from the drain and awful smell. Joe Buchheit has been in contact with owners of the winery and measures are in process to take care of the situation.

2.)  Motion made and seconded to approve up to $10,000 for playground equipment.

3.)  KIDS’ “BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST:  There are 31 entries;  one mail-in and 30 from Augusta Elementary.  They are currently being judged with Lois Barton in charge.  The competition is fierce for 3 cash prizes.  May the best photos stand out as exemplary.  The November Boone Country Connection will display the winning photos with an article.

4.)  Moratorium Discussion held.  The Short Term Rental Moratorium is in effect until January 10, 2023. Final paperwork has to be sent to our Attorney for final review for approval.

Old Business: 

1.)  Miss Augusta is now operating and floating the Missouri River from the newly built Klondike dock.

2.)  New Coffee Shop now open for business.

Open to Citizens:

1.)  Butch Mays presented a Blood Drive flyer for 10/27/2022 from 1-6pm at the Augusta Fire House.

2.) Brandon Burdick asked questions about the Moratorium. Discussion followed.

REPORTS

Treasurer’s Report:

1.)  Treasurer’s Report and check expenditures were approved.

Collector:

1.)  Eff 9-15-22:  $103.74 for August monthly collections.

2.)  Received Tax Rate Certification Letter 9-30-2022.

Public Works:

1.)  Received 1 bid for $2500 to paint the History Museum roof from John Wells. This will be discussed at the next meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Zoning & Planning: 

1.)  Shaeffer Conditional Use Permit Application withdrawn and Oct 4th hearing cancelled.

2.)  Hearing with Board of Adjustments set for November 2nd for Harmonie Verein addition at 5333 Hackman Rd.

History & Museum:  No report submitted

Chamber of Commerce:  

1.)  Christmas Decorating set for Nov 13th

2.)  Chamber has in holding $15,000 so far for playground equipment.

3.)  Harvest Festival went very well. Good turnout.

Farm Report:

1.)  Backhaus Bros Farm payment of $41,055 is paid in full.

Tree Committee:  No report submitted

Parks Committee:  No report submitted

Cemetery Committee:  No report submitted

CALENDAR  EVENTS

October 31, 2022                     Town Halloween Activities 

November 7, 2022                   Town Board Meeting  6:30 pm

November 13, 2022                 Christmas Decorating

December 2 & 9, 2022            Christmas Walk

September 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes Highlights

SPECIAL TAX RATE HEARING MEETING MINUTES (6:30 – 6:35 pm)

1.)  Motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the General Tax Rate of 0.1716 of $100 per assessed valuation.

2.)  Motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the Lights Tax Rate of 0.0857  of $100 per assessed valuation.

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING  (7:00 – 9:52 pm)

All 4 current Trustees present.  Citizens present:  18.

New Business:

1.)  Block Grant Program Bill 2022-07 went through the process of being read as a bill to being adopted as Ordinance 2022-07.

2.)  Moratorium Bill 2022-09 completed the process of being read as a bill to being adopted as Ordinance 2022-09.

Old Business: 

1.)  The Coffee Shop is open for business in the Emporium.

Open to Citizens:  no sign-ups

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Treasurer’s Report:

1.)  Treasurer’s Report and check expenditures were approved.

Collector:

1.)  Eff 8-15-22:  $35.74 for July monthly collections.

2.)  Business License (2 @ $25.00) for Augusta Home LLC and Indian Creek Capitol.

3.)  Conditional Use Permit ($500.00) for Bill and Debbie Schaffer

4.)  Land Use Permit ($50.00) for Harmonie Verein.

Public Works:

1.)  Bids given for addressing trees with limbs hanging: 1 bid for $6,700 and 1 bid for $4,200.  Placed on hold.

2.)  Motion made to approve the Bid for $900 to remove a dead tree at Jeanne Abbott’s Residence on the town right of way.

3.)  Motion made and approved for $21,000 for roof repair at the Library.  Motion made and approved for $1,000 for an Asphalt pallet to be delivered.

4.)  Motion made and approved for $2000 to fix 3 doors at the History Museum.

5.)  Park sign illustrations presented by Laura Miller and discussed.

6.)  Acquisition Letters are being sent out to Home Owners with information on the side walk construction.  Motion made and approved to move forward with Phase II of the Sidewalk Grant.

Zoning & Planning: 

1.)  Public Hearing request set for Oct 4, 2022 for Bill and Debbie Shaffer on Conditional Use Permit.

2.)  Pending Land Use Permit for Harmonie Verein.

3.)  There are 8 signs in Town without Permits all of which are Hoffman Properties. Notification being sent to Hoffman Properties by Zoning Commission.

History & Museum:  No report submitted

Chamber of Commerce:  

1.)  Harvest Festival is this weekend, September 17.

2.)  Street Closure request for the Harvest Festival was submitted and approved.

3.)  Motion was made, seconded, and approved for the horse and carriage street closure.

Farm Report:

1.)  Ellen Knoernschild will call about the farm check.

Other Committees:

Tree Committee:  No report submitted

Parks Committee:  No report submitted

Cemetery Committee:  No report submitted

“Best of Augusta” Photo Contest:

1.)  The Kids’ “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest is scheduled.  An article in the September Boone Country Connection explains the contest.  The art teacher at Augusta Elementary is assisting with entries.  The deadline is September 30.  Judging is again being handled by Lois Barton.  Cash prizes by the Town for the kids include:  First Place = $30.00, Second Place = $25.00, and Third Place = $20.00.  Thank you for supporting this creative outlet for the area’s kids 12 and under.  (by Gay Eskew)

 

CALENDAR  EVENTS

September 16-17, 2022          Swinging in the Vines and the Augusta Harvest Festival

September 30, 2022               Kids’ “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest deadline

October 3, 2022                       Town Board Meeting  7:00 pm  (Moved to October 10, 2022.)

August 1, 2022 Meeting Highlights

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING  (Old & New Business; Open to Citizens)

All 4 current Trustees present.  Citizens present:  13.

New Business:

1.)  Budget Proposal for 2022-2023 submitted by Ellen Knoernschild and discussed.

2.)  Aug 2, 2022 Election location change discussed with Town residents.

3.)  An Appreciation letter sent in by Tom Conboy was read to the Town by Ellen Knoernschild.

4.)  No Tax Due system information submitted by Laura Miller and discussed.

5.)  Free Covid Test kits available at www.covid.gov/tests.

6.)  Training session in September for Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers.

Old Business: 

1.)  Hoffman Company employees using the Library restroom has been addressed.

2.)  Town letter sent out to residents about filling a vacant spot on the Augusta Town Board.

Open to Citizens:

1.)  Jeanne Abbott on Washington St. requests a dangerous tree for removal on an easement behind her house.  Joe Buchheit will follow up on her request.

2.)  Todd White requested to access the ball field for camping and the Bike Across America event from October 9 – 14.

3.)  Kathleen Thompson, representative with St. Charles Urban County CDGB Community block program, spoke to the residents.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Treasurer’s Report:

1.)  Treasurer’s Report and check expenditures were approved.

Collector:

1.)  Eff 7-15-22:  $616.74 for June monthly collections.

2.)  Land Use Permit ($50.00) for Artist Inn, 5350 Hackman Rd.

Public Works:

1.)  Trees were removed from City Parks.

2.)  Decision was made to move forward with 5 Star Painting’s bid for painting and repairs of the History Museum.  Motion made and approved to allocate $3,000.

3.)  Park sign designs were submitted by Laura Miller for discussion.

Zoning & Planning: 

1.)  Request was made for reimbursement of the rezoning fee at 255 Washington St, since it was withdrawn.  The Board voted to approve reimbursing Randy Green $500 of the application fee.

2.) Motion made and approved for the following Town of Augusta Board of Adjustment members with their terms:  John Krakowski (2022-2027), Dave Schrader (2018-2023), Kelly Dolan (2019-2024), Randall Oaks (2020-2025) and Eric Gargrave (2021-2026) with Chris Coleman as an Alternate.

History & Museum:  No report submitted

Chamber of Commerce:  No report submitted

Farm Report:

1.)  Levee has been repaired.

2.)  Farm field corn and bean crops are growing good.

Other Committees:

Tree Committee:  No report submitted

Parks Committee:  No report submitted

Cemetery Committee:  No report submitted

“Best of Augusta” Photo Contest:

1.)  Kids’ 12 and under Photo Contest is coming up in September.  Cash / check prizes from the Town are First Place: $30.00,  Second Place:  $25.00, and Third Place:  $20.00.

 

CALENDAR  EVENTS

September 16-17, 2022          Swinging in the Vines and the Augusta Harvest Festival

September 30, 2022               Kids’ “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest deadline

October 3, 2022                       Town Board Meeting  7:00 pm