Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, November 7, 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 approximately 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 approximately 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. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mohler announced the annual Veterans Day luncheon, with assistance from the Yountville Chamber of Commerce staff will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Mayor Mohler also announced that on Sunday, November 19, 2023 the Town will be holding the Christmas Tree Lighting event with Santa Claus coming to Town.
Vice Mayor Knight announced that the Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee will hold a meeting in the Council Chambers to discuss planning events for 2024.
Council Member Trippe thanked Vice Mayor Knight and Council Member McKeeCant for their work in Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS NONE
7. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals provided inperson public comment: Donald Whetherell, and Joshua Kizer.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adopt Resolution Number 234234 Authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion and accepting the work for the MT3024 Measure T Street Rehabilitation on Heritage Way Project performed by J D Pasquetti for a total contract amount of $238,467.96.
B. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
C. Receive and File September 2023 Quarterly Investment Report D. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on October 17, 2023.
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Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
C. Receive and File September 2023 Quarterly Investment Report D. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held on October 17, 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
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A. Napa County Sheriff’s Office Quarterly Report
Sergeant Millat provided the presentation.
B. Napa County CalFire Quarterly Report
Fire Chief Russell provided the presentation.
C. Yountville Arts Commission Biannual Report
Yountville Arts Commission Chair Schaer and Vice Chair Kapjian provided the report.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. 1. Receive An Update Regarding the Recent Boil Water Notice; and
2. Discuss and Consider Adopting Resolution 234236 Authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement by and between The Town of Yountville, California Department of Veteran Affairs and City of Napa for Shared Services Including Water Sampling and Certified Water Testing Laboratory Services.
John Ferons, Public Works Director, provided the staff report.
Joshua Kizer, Yountville Veterans Home Public Information Officer, presented a statement on behalf of the Veterans Home regarding the second ecoli notice.
Zachary Rounds, Water Board Supervisor, provided further information on the testing process.
Public Comment – None.
Town Council discussed and took the following action:
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Reeves 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
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Samantha Holland, Parks and Recreation Director, shared results from the scarecrow contest. She also announced that the Yountville Arts Commission is sponsoring a holiday tree decorating contest.
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12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Samantha Holland, Parks and Recreation Director, shared results from the scarecrow contest. She also announced that the Yountville Arts Commission is sponsoring a holiday tree decorating contest.
The community is invited to enter and drop off their decorated tree around the perimeter of the Community Center after the treelighting event. The community will be able to help pick the winner.
Brad Raulston, Town Manager, shared that Public Works staff won the scarecrow contest and that he appreciates the camaraderie between staff participating in this event. He also announced Public Works finalized a Blue Zone project which included creating a side yard for staff to take breaks, enjoy lunch, and more. A front yard project will be announced soon and the community will be able to be involved.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler announced she attended the CalLAFCO Conference and Napa LAFCO got three out of six awards. Town Attorney Bell received the Associate Member award. Mayor Mohler was elected Chair of CalLAFCO.
Council Member Reeves shared information from the WICC meeting where it was discussed potentially working on a revision to the Watershed Committee, reorganizing it from the bottom up. The board also discussed separating the Advisory Board from WICC. WICC will also hold a symposium in 2024 with the theme being One Water to illustrate that everything affects everything in the water business.
Council Member Reeves also attended the CAC meeting where they discussed considering intensified reach codes for buildings to make sure that electrical appliances and electrification is a desirable outcome instead of gas. All municipalities will receive the draft of the reach codes.
Vice Mayor Knight congratulated Mayor Mohler for being elected chair of Cal LAFCO. He shared that he attended the NVTA meeting, where they discussed the progress of the Soscol Project, which is expected to conclude next year. They also approved funding for part of the Vine Trail Project between St. Helena and Calistoga. NVTA also approved eight more electric buses for the Napa Valley and approved the Vision Zero plan at the October 19, 2023 meeting, which aims to reduce fatalities and major injuries on all roads, including Highway 29 in Napa County.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Vice Mayor Knight to Adopt the Resolution 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 Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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Eddy Gomez, Town Clerk
Date Approved: December 5, 2023
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