Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
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 REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Council Member Eric Knight, Vice Mayor Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKeeCant, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Thepledgeofallegiancewasheld
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1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 3:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Council Member Eric Knight, Vice Mayor 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 McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Knight to Adopt the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mohler announced the First Wednesdays Community Cookout with Fire Station 12 to be held March 6 at the Community Center BBQ. The event will include food from the grill and CPR training.
Council Member McKeeCant announced the Until Help Arrives workshop on April 13. The training will provide useful skills in the case to help during the time it take emergency personnel to arrive on scene.
Mayor Mohler also noted that she and Town Manager Raulston attended Leadership Napa Valley Government Day last Friday.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. American Red Cross Month
Mayor Mohler presented to proclamation.
7. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None received.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve Minutes of the regular meeting held February 6, 2024 and closed session held on February 20, 2024.
B. Receive and File January 2024 Monthly Financial Report C. Adopt Resolution 244249 Vacating Public Service Easements at 6721 and 6731 Mesa Court D. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
E. Adopt Resolution 244250 Approving a Budget Adjustment to the Public Works Parks Maintenance TreeTrimmingBudgetfromGeneralFundContingencyintheamountupto$70000and Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting Page 2
C. Adopt Resolution 244249 Vacating Public Service Easements at 6721 and 6731 Mesa Court D. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390
E. Adopt Resolution 244250 Approving a Budget Adjustment to the Public Works Parks Maintenance Tree Trimming Budget from General Fund Contingency in the amount up to $70,000 and Authorizing Town Manager to Execute Tree Contract for the Removal of Five Redwood Trees along Hopper Creek parallel to Heather Street between Oak Leaf Ct and Oak Circle.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Vice Mayor Trippe to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A. Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Annual Update District Manager Wes Maffei presented the annual update.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Approve recommendation to submit letter to the California Public Utilities Commission on behalf of the Town Council regarding AT&T landlines in Yountville.
Town Manager Raulston presented the staff report. Council discussed the item and expressed their concern about the discontinuation of landline service.
Public Comment: Ashley Tenscher
Electronic Public Comment: Rob Wiley
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Knight to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
B. Adopt Resolution 244251 approving, authorizing, and directing execution of a purchase and sale agreement with the Napa Valley Unified School District for the property located at 6554 Yount Street, Yountville, CA 94599 (APN 036070026).
Town Manager Raulston presented the staff report.
Public Comment: Michael Borck and Marjean Marciniak.
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, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN:0
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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, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
C. Consider adoption of Resolution Number 244252 approving establishment of project CF0046 in Capital Projects Fund 50 with an initial budget of $11.5 Million, along with required budget transfers to fund the acquisition of the Yountville Elementary School site property at 6554 Yount Street, and finding approval exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Administrative Services Director King presented the staff report.
Public Comment: None received.
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Mayor Mohler to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
D. Consider adoption of Resolution Number 244253 approving job description and salary range for Human Resources Analyst/Human Resources Administrator series.
Town Manager Raulston presented the staff report.
Public Comment: None received.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Reeves to Adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Town Arborist Report Regarding PostStorm Inspection of Town redwood tree row along Hopper Creek, Parallel with Heather Street, AND the Town Jefferson Street redwood tree near the intersection of Jefferson Street and Adams Street.
Public Works Director Ferons presented the staff report. Town Arborist Tony Wolcott presented the report.
Electronic Public Comment: Paul Hering, Bryan Lillienthal
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Knight to Adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
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14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member McKeeCant, seconded by Council Member Knight to Adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Vice Mayor Trippe, Council Member McKeeCant, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council Regular Meeting, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. being held in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.. ___________________
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Acting Town Clerk
Date Approved: March 19, 2024 Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting Page 5