City Council Meeting — Minutes

CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 7:00 P.M. Mayor Jason TePaske called the Regular meeting of the Augusta City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were council members Sue Troxel, Lisa Fugett, Brian Abley, and Brian Leslin. Also present were Scott Williamson and Cynthia Anderegg. Ward 4 is vacant. Absent: Gordon O’Brien, Kasandra Thompson, and Leslie LaRose. Pledge of Allegiance ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PROPER POSTING A notice of the meeting and an agenda was posted at the three public places, and the local newspaper was notified. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Troxel seconded by Leslin to approve the agenda. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Troxel seconded by Leslin to approve the minutes for the following meetings: January 13, 2026 Public Hearing to vacate undeveloped streets and Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT Request to add 2026 City Budget to City’s website APPROVAL OF DEPARMENT REPORTS Motion by Leslin seconded by Fugett to receive the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried. Motion by Troxel seconded by Abley to receive the Police Department Report. Motion carried. Motion by Leslin seconded by Troxel to receive the Senior Center Monthly Report and Annual Report. Motion carried. Motion by Troxel seconded by Abley to receive the Library Report. Motion carried. Motion by Fugett seconded by Troxel to receive the Public Works Department Report. Motion carried. The Augusta Bridge Creek Fire Department submitted the Minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS • The Augusta Industrial Development Corporation met on Wednesday, January 14th. • Schedule a Joint City Improvement Committee and Recreation Committee meeting for Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 pm. • Schedule a City Buildings Steering Committee meeting at the Augusta Senior Center for Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00 am. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5: FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL CODE The Council reviewed Chapter 5 of the city ordinances and the Town of Bridge Creek’s drafted Fire Department ordinance. The Council discussed possible amendments to 5.03(2) Age Limit, forming a joint appeals committee with the Town of Bridge and the City of Augusta pertaining to disciplinary actions, and other updates. The Joint Fire Department Board will meet on Wednesday, February 11th. The City members will inform the Fire Board of the council’s discussions and request input. DISCUSS WATER TOWER REPAINTING MAINTENANCE PROJECT Motion by Fugett seconded by Leslin to Table discussion on the engineering proposal from Davy Engineering for the elevated storage tank painting and improvements project. Motion carried. The council requests more detailed information about the proposal and project. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION #2026-0210: CAPITAL ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY The purpose of this Capital Asset Capitalization Policy is to establish consistent guidelines for the identification, capitalization, recording, depreciation, inventory control, and reporting of capital assets owned by the City of Augusta and to increase the capitalization threshold from $500 to $5,000. Motion by Fugett seconded by Abley to adopt Resolution #2026-0210: Capital Asset Capitalization Policy. Roll call vote: Ward 1, yes; Ward 2, yes; Ward 3, yes; Ward 4, Vacant; Ward 5, yes. Motion carried. CONSIDER APPOINTING WARD #4 ALDERPERSON TO FILL VACANCY Advertise the vacancy on social media and add to the City’s webpage. Revisit the discussion at the March council meeting. APPROVE BARTENDER LICENSE APPLICATIONS Motion by Troxel seconded by Abley to approve the bartenders’ applications for Marshall Mayer (Mulligan’s) and Randi Meyer (Family Dollar). Motion carried. ANNOUNCE AND DISCUSS UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS a. Augusta Industrial Development Corp – February 16th at 6:00 pm b. City Building Planning Steering Committee – February 17th at 9:00 am – Augusta Senior & Community Center c. City Council Meeting – March 10th at 7:00 pm d. Joint City Improvement & Recreation Committees – March 25th at 6:00 pm e. Senior Center Advisory Board meeting – April 28th at 10:30 am ADJOURNMENT Motion by Troxel seconded by Abley to adjourn the meeting. Cynthia Anderegg, City Clerk-Treasurer