Meeting Minutes

Minutes July 1, 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: 7

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:30pm

1. Minutes: 6/3/2024

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 6/3/2024 Minutes w/correction as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

2. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 6/30/2024

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget report for 6/30/2024 as presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

3. Checks: 12516 – 12555

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12516 – 12555 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

4. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff 6-14-24 $99.23 May monthly collections.

4.2   Ck 5796 $50 L.U.P Trumac Fiberglass for 5340 Hackman, Blue Haven Pools

4.3   Ck 1065 $10 Sign Permit S2024-04 The Cottage.

4.4   Ck 1374 $12,275 1^st Farm check Backhaus Bros.

Public Works:

5.1   On the Go called 7/1 Yard Waste dumpster.

5.2   Walnut & Lower sidewalk repair delay due to weather.

5.3   Irrigation not yet completed at Town Square.

5.4   Hedrick Bros Library gutter guards bid $950

5.5   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $1000 for Hedrick Bros to fix Library gutter guards

5.6   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

5.7   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $1500 for drain system repair at Rail Road and Public St.

5.8   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

5.9   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve an additional $6000 to the already approved $12,500 for a total of $18,500 to Amish County for Gazebo.

5.10 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

5.11 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve $14,000 for underground electric installation at the Town Square and Gazebo,

5.12 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

Committee Reports:

6. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   Sign Permit S2024-04 215 Jackson The Cottage

6.2   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve Sign Permit 2024-04 The Cottage.

6.3   Seconded by Randal Oak and approved.

6.4   C.U.P 2024-01 5340 Hackman

6.5   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve Conditional Use Permit 2024-01 at 540 Hackman.

6.6   Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.

Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   July 26^th is Movie night showing “The Boys & The Boat.

        7.2   Food Truck July 15^th

        7.3   Chamber meeting July 15th

        7.4   Harvest Festival prep  in process.

8. Farm Report:

8.1   Town received 1^st Farm check $12,275

9. Museum Report:

9.1   Shutter still missing

9.2   Museum meeting July 11th

9.3   Volunteers needed to pull weeds

9.4

10. Tree Committee Report: no report
11. Old Business:

11.1 Sidewalk Grant update given by Joe Buchheit

12. New Business:

12.1 Nothing to report

13. Open to Citizens:

13.1 Ginny Messei attended a CERT meeting and shared information about the book “The Unthinkable.

 Gay Eskew Report:

14.1″Best of Augusta” Photo Contest report

Postcard photo entries final deadline is July 31.

September contest focusing on the Augusta Harvest Festival on September 21 and all things autumn with scenery and activities deadline is the last day of the month.

October contest for kids 12 & under focuses on fall people, places, and things in Augusta.  Deadline is October 31.

Town of Augusta website report

Is the Events page on the website being viewed?  Or is social media the choice of upcoming events?  How do you get your event information?  Taking an informal survey.  Is some way to track the number of views that the Events page receives?

Still working on updates to the website.

15. Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm. Next meeting 8/5/2024 at 6:30pm

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

Minutes June 3, 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: 9

Town Board meeting called to order at 6:30pm

1. Minutes: 5/6/2024

1.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 5/6/2024 Minutes as presented.

1.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

2. Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 5/31/2024

2.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s and Budget report for 5/31/2024 a presented.

2.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

3. Checks: 12485 – 12515

3.1   Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12485 – 12515 as written.

3.2   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

4. Collector’s Report:

4.1   Eff  5-15-24 $3.75 April Collections

4.2   Ck 42722754 $250 STR & Bus Lic for Samantha Bina.

4.3   Ck 1071 $500 C.U.P Don & Rhonda Cline at 5340 Hackman Rd.

5. Public Works:

5.1   Handicap parking space striped in front of the Post Office by Randal Oaks. Thank you Randal.

5.2   Request from the Post Office for gutter guards.

5.3   Gazebo design was discussed and illustrations presented by Randal Oaks.

5.4   Motion was made by Rick Barton to approve $32,963 quote 41040 Dated 5/30/2024 with Amish Country Gazebo.

5.5   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

5.6   Motion was made by Rick Barton to approve an additional $700 for concrete repair at Lower & Walnut.

5.7   Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

Committee Reports:

6. Zoning and Planning:

6.1   C.U.P at 5340 Hackman Rd for installing an above ground swimming pool. Zoning meeting for C.U.P will be held on June 19, 2024.

7. Chamber of Commerce:

        7.1   AVA Celebration Tailgate Thursday

        7.2   Harvest Festival Planning underway for September 21, 2024.

        7.3   Chamber meeting June 17, 2024.

        7.4   Swingin’ In the Vine September 20, 2024.

8. Farm Report: No Report
9. Museum Report:

9.1   One shutter is missing and needs to be replaced.

9.2   55-75 citizens attended the Peoples Festival with a good turn out.

10. Tree Committee Report: No Report
11. Old Business:

11.1 Bid’s for the sidewalk grant should be in the next few weeks.

12. New Business:

12.1 Annexation of 59 Acres to the Town of Augusta from Greg Casper.

12.2 Bill read by Title only in the 1^st reading.

12.3 Clerk assigned Bill number 2024-05.

12.4 Bill 2024-05 read 2^nd time by Title Only.

12.5 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept Bill 2024-05 as Ordinance 2024-05.

12.6 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.

12.7 Request from Mt Pleasant Winery to use the Town Park for a Hot Air Balloon event. Discussion by the Town Board of Augusta recommended not to grant this request.

13. Open to Citizens:

        13.1 Ginny Messei presented (M.U.D) Major Unexpected Disaster Plan with designated Station illustration. Town Board suggested having a Representative come to a Board Meeting for further discussion.

14. Gay Eskew Report:

14.1″Best of Augusta” Photo Contest

Congratulations to our two winners in the Spring Photo Contest.

FIRST PLACE is Liam Esarey from Chesterfield, MO with a photo titled “Welcome to Augusta.”  He received the $25.00 cash by check from the Town Board.

RUNNER UP is Ellie Hopen of Augusta, MO with the photo titled “Hello Augusta!”  She received the $25.00 gift certificate donated by Halcyon Spa.

The winning photos are on display in the Augusta Library and will be in the June Boone Country Connection.

Postcard photo entries are continuing to be accepted until July 31.

15. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. Next meeting 7/1/2024 at 6:30pm

Respectfully Submitted:

Richard J. Barton

Secretary/Collector/Notary

05/06/2024 Meeting Highlights 

UPCOMING EVENTS  (more information under EVENTS)

05/07 –  Open Jam Session at the Harmonie Verein                                         05/12 – Baseball under the Lights (6:00 pm, Ballfield)

05/12 – MOTHER’S DAY                                                                         05/14 – Tell It Like It Was –  Wanda Howell  (6:30, Harmonie Verein)

05/18 – Augusta Ramble – 4 & 20: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute     05/19 – Baseball under the Lights (6:00 pm, Ballfield)

05/27 – Memorial Day Service at Augusta Cemetery (10 am)                          05/26 – Baseball under the Lights (6:00 pm, Ballfield)

06/01 – Augusta Wine & Jazz Fest, all day                                                           06/02 – Baseball under the Lights (6:00 pm, Ballfield)

06/02 – “Volkfest” (1 – 4 pm, History Museum)                                                  06/03 – Town Board Meeting (6:30, Town Hall)

• Memorial for Bob Hofer consists of a tree, already planted, and a bench.  The Town Board and citizens present chose a dark composite park bench with an engraving in the bench recognizing Bob and his service to the Town of Augusta.
• Plans for the Town Square gazebo are coming together.  It was decided to purchase a kit since the engineering designs are already included.  It’s a simple design that includes the 24 foot metal roof, 8 vertical posts, and colored stains.  There are two companies who are interested in bidding.  Discussion was lively.
• The Plein Air was successful.  There were 98 artists; 67 of them were placed in volunteer housing in the area.  They took in $83,000 with around $20,000 in profit that will benefit Augusta.  The Harvest Festival is coming up next in September.
• The History Museum’s Plant Sale on May 4th took in about $400 in profits.  The Volkfest will be on June 2 with brats, homemade sauerkraut, homemade pickles, warm pretzels, and beer samples from Good News Brewery.
• The second arbor was finished in time for the Plein Air.  Wild grapevines will be planted to grow up and around the arbors.
• Cochran Engineering is submitting plans to MODOT for the sidewalk grant.
• Money for sidewalk repairs at Lower and Walnut has been approved ($2,300).
• Directional Sign committee is being formed to place signage around Augusta to point the way to various places.
• Augusta is putting together an Emergency Disaster Plan
• A representative from the University of Missouri Extension outlined opportunities to enhance the awareness of the Town of Augusta in  St. Charles County.  SHOW ME NEIGHBORHOOD ART WEEK from June 8 – 15 invites homeowners to decorate their houses with art, such as a collection of flags  or other pieces of art.  For more information visit:  extension.missouri.edu/programs/creating-entrepreneurial-communities