Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
10:00 AM
Town of Yountville Community Center
Heritage Room
6516 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Hillery Bolt Trippe
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Robin McKeeCant
Council Member Pam Reeves
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 4 Mayor Margie Mohler, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKeeCant, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: 1 Vice Mayor Eric Knight
Mayor Mohler read a letter into the record from Vice Mayor Knight requested an excused absence due tdildHitd
Council Member Pam Reeves
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 4 Mayor Margie Mohler, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKeeCant, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: 1 Vice Mayor Eric Knight
Mayor Mohler read a letter into the record from Vice Mayor Knight requested an excused absence due to a medical procedure. His request was approved.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Reeves to Adopt the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. GOALSETTING WORKSHOP
A. Ground Rules and Visioning Exercise
Town Manager Raulston introduced staff and meeting facilitator Jim Schutz. Town Council participated in a visioning exercise to imagine what Yountville ideally looks like in ten years.
B. Study Session Overview
Town Manager Raulston provided an overview of the three study sessions leading up to the GoalSetting Workshop:
Health, Climate, and Safety;
Housing;
Strategic Planning.
C. Background on Goal Setting
Facilitator Jim Schutz provided information about the goalsetting process, the role of town council, effective collaboration, and public engagement.
D. Budget and Staffing Overview
Administrative Services Director King provided a budget overview followed by overviews from the departments.
E. Survey Results and Strategic Planning Core Values
Survey results and the revised Core Values were discussed. After discussion and public comment, Council directed staff to bring back a revised version for potential adoption. The requested amendments are reflected in the change of language in “Premier Community” to “Shared Community” and the revision of the description to read “The Town values its residents, rich history, natural environment, culinary excellence, arts, and distinguished businesses that make our home a ygg
Survey results and the revised Core Values were discussed. After discussion and public comment, Council directed staff to bring back a revised version for potential adoption. The requested amendments are reflected in the change of language in “Premier Community” to “Shared Community” and the revision of the description to read “The Town values its residents, rich history, natural environment, culinary excellence, arts, and distinguished businesses that make our home a friendly place people love.” Additionally, direction was given to add language about social connection to the description for “Engaged Residents.” The proposed description now reads “The Town embraces our residents’ commitment to community as seen through social connection, volunteerism, civic engagement, and public participation that enhances the quality of life in Yountville.”
F. GoalSetting Exercise
Town Council participated in a “Dot Exercise” where they places dots next to areas that they prioritize the most:
Yountville Elementary School Site;
Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan;
Micogrid.
GoalSetting Workshop Presentation
6. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None received.
7. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKeeCant to Adjourn the meeting The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers.
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Acting Town Clerk
Date Approved: March 19, 2024