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Votes at a glance: Key actions by Augusta City Council on March 3, 2025
Summary
Summary of motions and formal votes taken at the March 3 council meeting, including ordinances, approvals and contracts.
The Augusta City Council took the following formal actions on March 3, 2025. Where recorded, the motion text and outcome are listed; many routine motions were approved by voice vote with no roll‑call recorded.
- Approval of minutes: Motion to approve minutes from the Feb. 3, 2025 city council meeting and the Feb. 12, 2025 strategic retreat work session. Outcome: approved.
- Appropriation Ordinance No. 2 and No. 2A: Motion to approve appropriation ordinance No. 2 dated 02/12/2025 and 2A dated 02/26/2025. Outcome: approved.
- White Eagle Credit Union event at Garvin Park (June 7, 4–7 p.m.): Motion to approve the special event request to use Garvin Park and the Carry On Rhine Stage. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2025‑04 (Condemnation): Motion to approve Resolution 2025‑04 authorizing condemnation of the structure at 221 East Main Street pursuant to KSA 12‑17‑50. Outcome: approved. (See separate article for details.)
- Insurance renewal: Motion to accept ICI Insurance bid for the city’s 2025 insurance program in the amount of $613,107 (excluding flood policies). Outcome: approved. (See separate article for details.)
- Neighborhood Revitalization Program reinstatements: Separate motions to reinstate 529 North State Street, 233 East Main Street, and 418 State Street into the 2023 NRP plan (each described as a first delinquency). Outcomes: all three motions approved. Note: owners forfeit any rebate for the delinquent year.
- Engineering services agreement with JEO Consulting Group: Motion to approve site design, construction administration and stormwater pollution prevention services for the public works facility project at a cost not to exceed $189,000. Outcome: approved.
- Purchase of mower for Augusta Municipal Airport: Motion to approve purchase of a Hustler Super 104 turn mower for $25,914.33 for the airport. Outcome: approved.
- Transportation Alternatives Grant Agreement (Red Bud Trail Phase 2): Motion to approve Grant Agreement No. 35‑25 with KDOT for project TE0554‑01 (pedestrian bridge on Red Bud Trail over the Whitewater River) and authorize the mayor to sign. Outcome: approved. Staff noted eligible costs up to $5,060,000 and that certain items (right‑of‑way, utility relocations) would remain the city’s responsibility if incurred.
- KMEA director appointment: Motion to reappoint Mark Kane as Director No. 1 representing the city on the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA) Board of Directors. Outcome: approved.
Procedural notes: Most motions were approved by voice vote with “aye” called and no roll‑call recorded in the public transcript. Where a council member recused from a single matter (NRP item), that recusal was stated on the record. No budget appropriation beyond previously budgeted or CIP funds was authorized at the meeting without further action.
