MINUTES April 8, 2024 (First Meeting)
Special Meeting Election Results
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: 3
Time: 6:30pm
Town Board Meeting Election Results
Election Results Town of Augusta Board of Trustees as follows:
1.1 Randal Oaks 23 votes
1.2 Rick Barton 21 votes
Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the St. Charles County Election results from the April 2, 2024 Election as read.
Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.
Meeting closed at 6:34pm
Special Meeting (Second Meeting)
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: 3
Time: 6:34pm
Town Board Meeting Organization
Town Trustee duties assigned as follows:
1.1 Joe Buchheit Chairman
1.2 Ellen Knoernschild Treasurer
1.3 Randal Oaks Director Public Works
1.4 Laura Miller Clerk
1.5 Rick Barton Secretary/Collector/Notary
Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Town Trustee Organization duties.
2.1 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.
Special meeting closed at 6:35pm.
Minutes April 8, 2024 (Third Meeting)
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 7:00pm
- Minutes: 3/11/2024
1.1 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the 3/11/2024 Minutes as presented.
1.2 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.
- Treasurer’s and Budget Report: 3/31/2024
2.1 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the Treasurer’s & Budget report for 3/31/2024 as presented.
2.2 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.
- Checks: 12428 – 12450
3.1 Motion made by Rick Barton to approve checks 12428 – 12450 as written.
3.2 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.
- Collector’s Report:
4.1 Eff 3-15-24 February collections $6139.85
4.2 ck 1118 $50 Indian Creek LLC 2 Bus Licenses
- Public Works:
5.1 Town Square up date given by Randal Oaks.
5.2 Town Square fence completed. Looks good.
5.3 Suggestion to add a second Arbor.
5.4 Drain at Lower and Main needs repair.
5.5 Motion made by Rick Barton to allocate $1500 for
Drain repair at Lower and Main.
5.6 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.
Committee Reports
- Zoning and Planning: no report at this time.
7. Chamber of Commerce:
7.1 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept the street closure request for the Plein Air Event.
7.2 Seconded by Randal Oaks and approved.
- Farm Report: no report at this time.
9. Museum Report:
9.1 Kitchen door weather strip need repaired.
9.2 Tell it Like it Was April 9th
9.3 Plant Sale May 4th
- Tree Committee Report: no report at this time.
- Old Business: no report at this time.
- New Business:
12.1 Augusta 4 C’s LLC Annexation to the Town of Augusta.
12.2 Motion made by Rick Barton to accept 4 C’s LLC letter of request to Annex 59.01 acres to the Town of Augusta.
12.3 Seconded by Laura Miller and approved.
- Open to Citizens:
13.1 Ginny Mezei discussed Emergency Management and presented detailed diagram of Operations. Good job.
- Gay Eskew Report:
14.1 Congratulations to Rick Barton and Randal Oaks on their respective election wins to member seats on the Town Board.
“Best of Augusta” Photo Contest
What are some fun things to do in Augusta? What makes visiting or living in this town so unique? Try to capture these thoughts through Kodak moments. Up to 4 photos will be selected for Town postcards. Take your best shot!
This contest for all ages ends at the end of the month. Photo contest entries need to arrive at the Augusta Post Office by Monday, May 6.
- Meeting adjourned at pm. Next meeting 5/6/2024 at 6:30pm
Respectfully Submitted:
Richard J. Barton
Secretary/Collector/Notary