Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 12/02/2025 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, December 2, 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, Vice Mayor Robin McKee, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, 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 Vice Mayor McKee to adopt the agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mohler commented on the success of the Town Tree Lighting.
Vice Mayor McKee invited members of the public to the Artisan Market on December 6-7, 2025, the Mollie’s Angels Crab Feed on July 24, 2026, and Toys for Tots event on December 18, 2025, at the Yountville Fire Station. Vice Mayor McKee extended a thank you to the Yountville Fit staff for delivering the barrels to the food bank and wished Mayor Mohler a happy birthday.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. New employee introduction – Nick Depierola.
Public Works Director Ferons introduced Nick Depierola as the new Public Works Utility Operations Manager in the Utilities Division.
B. Recognizing Yountville Town employees through paid holiday closure in 2025.
Mayor Mohler presented the Proclamation to Administrative Services Director Celia King.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Ashley Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held November 4, 2025.
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B. Approve request to cancel the Town Council meetings scheduled for December 16, 2025, January 6, 2026 and January 20, 2026; and call for a special meeting on January 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
C. Receive and file October 2025 Monthly Financial Report.
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 Number 25-4395 reviewing and accepting the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment on the Consent Calendar, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
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, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A. Receive the presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
Administrative Services Director King presented the staff report. Chavan and Associates presented the presentation.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
B. Receive informational presentation from KNN Public Finance, the Town’s Financial Advisory firm, regarding the future financing options for the Yountville Commons project.
Town Manager Raulston introduced the item and staff report. Administrative Services Director King and Financial Advisor Melissa Schick presented the presentation.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
None.
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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A. Yountville Commons project design-build procurement RFQ & RFP update and project entitlement preview.
Planning and Building Director Hecock and Public Works Director Ferons presented the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Mohler reported out on Napa Valley Transportation Authority.
Council Member Reeves reported out on the Climate Action Committee.
Council Member Knight reported out on the Sister Cities International conference.
Council Member Trippe reported out on the Upper Valley Waste Management Board.
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, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 3:00 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: February 3, 2026