Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 05/20/2025 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Robin McKee
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Trippe
Council Member Pam Reeves
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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, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Vice Mayor Robin McKee, 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 Knight to adopt the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mohler invited members of the public to attend the Memorial Day service at Yountville Pioneer Cemetery on Sunday at 1:00 pm, and services at the Veteran’s Home on Monday at 10:00 am. Council Member Reeves requested Town resident volunteers to participate in the upcoming Picnic with a Veteran event on June 25th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Vice Mayor McKee noted that the Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee (Vice Mayor McKee and Council Member Knight) met with the Town Clerk’s Office on May 19th for a meeting to discuss upcoming event opportunities including Yountville Night Out, educational Forums, Workshops, and barbeques.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclamation – National Public Works Week 2025.
Mayor Mohler presented the Proclamation to Public Works Director Ferons.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Cheryle Stanley
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the special closed session, and regular meetings held May 6, 2025.
B. Appoint three (3) individuals to serve on the Yountville Arts Commission with the terms of office to commence July 21, 2025 and expire July 20, 2027.
C. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4358 approving an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Prunuske Chatham, Inc., increasing the agreement's maximum amount from $44,900 to $60,000 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the amendment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McKee, seconded by Council Member Reeves to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Receive the presentation for AB2561 requirements.
Town Manager Raulston introduced the item, Human Resources Analyst Ray presented the staff report and presentation. Jacob Solis, MMP representative, addressed the Town Council.
Mayor Mohler opened the Public Hearing and public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed the Public Hearing and public comment.
All votes in favor of accepting the receive and file.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4359 approving the Employment Agreement for and ratifying the appointment of Beverly Wilmore as the Deputy Director of Marketing and Economic Development.
Town Manager Raulston presented the staff report. Beverly Wilmore addressed the Town Council. Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment. Town Attorney Bell addressed the Town Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
B. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4360 approving first Amendment to the Employment Agreement of Deputy Public Works Director, Rosalba Ramirez.
Town Manager Raulston presented the staff report. Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
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, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
C. Adopt Resolution Number 25-4361 adopting the Mid-Cycle adjustments for budget year two of the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and 2025/2026, Appropriations (Gann) Limit and salary ranges for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, approving $2,000,000 usage of Drought Water Reserve Fund 57 and $1,000,000 usage of the Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise Capital Projects Restricted Fund 06 to support the 1 Million Gallon Water Storage Tank Project WA-0019, and reaffirming existing policies (General Finance Policy, Town Investment Policy, Fund Balance Policy, Use of Long-Term Debt Policy, OPEB Trust Investment Policy, Utility Enterprise Rate Policy, Use of Drought Water Reserve Policy, Use of Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise Capital Projects Restricted Fund Policy).
Town Manager Raulston and Administrative Services Director King presented a staff report and presentation.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Mohler, seconded by Council Member Knight to adopt the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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Town Attorney Bell left the Chambers for another meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland spoke on the success of the Art, Sip and Stroll event. She highlighted the upcoming June Pride Flag raising, Movies and Music in the park, and summer camps.
Planning and Building Director Hecock announced the special Zoning and Design Review Board meeting to be held on May 27th at 4:00pm to consider the mixed use Humboldt Project.
Public Works Director Ferons announced the preparations for the Washington Street Corridor Project with an announcement for members of the public to expect occasional street closures.
Town Manager Raulston mentioned a sidewalk update in front of Pancha’s and Ciccio’s. Also noting that he will be out of the office for a planned vacation returning June 13th, and that Acting Town Manager Holland will be available for the upcoming 1:00 pm ZDRB interviews on June 3rd.
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede thanked Council Member Knight and Vice Mayor McKee for their presence and feedback at the recent Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported out on attending a recent Napa County Flood Control meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor McKee, seconded by Council Member Trippe to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council special meeting, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
Date Approved: June 3, 2025