Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Bolt Trippe
Council Member Robin McKeeCant
Council Member Pam Reeves
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Mohler called the meeting to order at approimately 3:00 p.m.
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and services of the Town of Yountville are invited to make their needs and preferences known by contacting the Town Clerk at (707) 9448851 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. This notice is available in accessible alternate formats from the ADA Coordinator.
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Mohler called the meeting to order at approimately 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKeeCant, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Mustards Grill 40 , Cindy Pawlcyn Celebration
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
B. LGBTQ Pride Month
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The following individual provided inperson public comment: Whitney Diver McEvoy.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution Number 234207 Approving use of General Fund Assigned for Legal Contingency for Town Attorney services, and additional budget adjustments in specific Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Wastewater Operating departments to accommodate unanticipated costs in Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
B. Adopt Resolution Number 234208 Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Measure T Street Rehabilitation Project MT3024 entitled Street Rehabilitation at Heritage Way and authorizing staff to solicit bids for the project.
C. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
D. Approve Minutes of the regular meetings held on April 4, 2023, May 2, 2023, and May 16, 2023.
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Reeves to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
D. Approve Minutes of the regular meetings held on April 4, 2023, May 2, 2023, and May 16, 2023.
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Reeves to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. Property Tax and Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) information from Tracy A.
Schulze, Napa County AuditorController.
Tracy Schulze, Napa County AuditorController, provided the presentation.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234209 Appointing and Approving an Employment Agreement with the Town Manager.
Gary Bell, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member Reeves to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a Town Council Member to the Alternate Position to the Napa County Climate Action Committee and to disband the NVUSD 2x2 “Standing Committee” and form the NVUSD 2x2 “Ad Hoc” Committee.
John Ferons, Interim Town Manager, provided the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member Trippe to Appoint Vice Mayor Knight as alternate to the Climate Action Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Dissolve the NVSUD 2x2 Standing Committee and create the NVSUD 2x2 Ad Hot Committee with Vice Mayor Eric Knight and Council Member Pam Reeves serving as the Town Council representatives.
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NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knight, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Dissolve the NVSUD 2x2 Standing Committee and create the NVSUD 2x2 Ad Hot Committee with Vice Mayor Eric Knight and Council Member Pam Reeves serving as the Town Council representatives.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
C. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Benefits for Councilmembers John Ferons, Interim Town Manager, provided the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and directed staff to make the following modifications to the previous Town Council benefits resolution:
Provide language in section 2C, third bullet clarifying Council Members age 70 or above are eligible for 67% of 67% of the $25,000 in life insurance.
Add language under health insurance, section 2B,
Add Inlieu of medical coverage benefits for Council Members and provide receipts of medical coverage to receive the benefit.
Add fitness reimbursement and cell phone stipend to Council Members.
Provide clarifying language in section 2F stating that Council Members or their dependents may receive up to a $500 reimbursement for eyewear per family per year.
D. Consider Adoption of Resolution Number 234210 Adopting the 2023/2024 Annual Budget, Appropriations (Gann) Limit for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, Salary Ranges and Existing Fiscal Policies (General Finance Policy, Town Investment Policy, Use of LongTerm Debt Policy, OPEB Trust Investment Policy, Fund Balance Policy, Utility Enterprise Rate Policy, Use of Drought Water Reserve Policy.
Celia King, Finance Director, provided the staff report.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
11. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. OpenGov Online Budget Book Demonstration.
Kyle Batista, Financial Analyst, provided the informational report.
12. COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS, COMMENTS AND AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS Agendas and Minutes related to Council Members meeting attendance are maintained separately by the various meeting bodies.
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Kyle Batista, Financial Analyst, provided the informational report.
12. COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS, COMMENTS AND AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS Agendas and Minutes related to Council Members meeting attendance are maintained separately by the various meeting bodies.
A. Napa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District No report.
B. Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Vice Mayor Knight shared information from the NVTA Retreat. Topics discussed included discussions on how to develop programs to improve ridership and address issues finding personnel to drive buses in the county and the state as a whole.
C. Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
No report.
D. LAFCO of Napa County
Mayor Mohler shared information from the meeting. Topics included the annexation approved by the Commission, discussion on the CALAFCO Conference, the Commission nominating Mayor Mohler for Coastal Member City representative which will make her chair of CALAFCO once she is reelected next year, and applying for CALAFCO Awards,
E. Watershed Information & Conservation Council
No report.
F. Climate Action Committee
Council Member Reeves shared information from the meeting. Topics of discussion included having a successful Climate Action Summit, priorities for the upcoming year, Napa County needing 2,000 more charging stations to switch from fossil fuel to electric vehicles and the impact on municipal budgets if they desire to have more charging stations in their cities and more education for solid waste diversion to reduce methane through composting.
Council Member Reeves also shared she and Council Member Tripppe were approached by MCE requesting to present at a future Town Council meeting.
G. Cal Cities Update
No report.
H. Council Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports
No report.
I. Council Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
None.
J. Future Agenda Items: Awarding bid project MT 3024, NVTA Presentation, Developer Impact Fees, Washington Park Accessibility Discussion, Monthly Financial Report, Yountville Arts Commission and Yountville Community Foundation Appointments, Awarding bid Heritage Way Project, Quarterly Investment Report, Public Safety and CalFire Quarterly reports.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, ()())
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and Yountville Community Foundation Appointments, Awarding bid Heritage Way Project, Quarterly Investment Report, Public Safety and CalFire Quarterly reports.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(4).)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
The Town Council returned from closed session at 6:33 p.m. and Mayor Mohler announced that there was no reportable action. Councilmember Reeves then made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Knight and passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor Knight to Adjourn the meeting The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Adjourned to the Town Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 being held in Town Council Chambers.
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Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: June 20, 2023
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