Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Special Budget Workshop
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
10:00 AM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Hybrid – Virtual
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Pam Reeves
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Trippe
Council Member Robin McKee
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 4; Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Pam Reeves, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKee
Absent: 0
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede announced that Council Member Trippe participated remotely under just cause due to a medical injury.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member Knight to adopt the agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
6. BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. Town Council to review, discuss, and provide direction to staff regarding proposed Biennial Budget for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 - General Fund, Non-Capital Projects Related Special Revenue Funds, Tourism Improvement District Fund, Impact Fee Funds and Debt Service Funds.
B. General Fund Overview.
C. Town Manager Department Review.
D. Administrative Services Department Review.
E. Communications/Town Clerk Department Review.
F. Planning Department Review.
G. Public Safety Department Review.
H. Public Works Department Review.
I. Parks & Recreation Department Review.
Town Manager Raulston and Administrative Services Director King presented the staff report and presentation, speaking of the General Fund Overview and Town Manager Department Review.
Planning and Building Director Hecock presented the Upper Valley Disposal Service Franchise Fees Special Revenue Fund 29. Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede presented the Communications and Town Clerk Department Review. Planning and Building Director Hecock presented the Planning Department Review. Town Manager Raulston presented the Public Safety Department Review. Public Works Director Ferons presented the Public Works Department Review. Administrative Services Director King presented the Parks & Recreation Department Overview on behalf of absent Parks and Recreation Director Holland; Recreation Supervisor Kuehle and Recreation Coordinator Solis answered questions of Council.
Mayor Mohler requested Parks and Recreation staff research the cost for and possibility of conducting a 4th of July event this year to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary, like a parade or displays of military vehicles near the Veteran’s home.
7. CLOSING COMMENTS
Town Manager Raulston shared closing comments.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Natalie Leighton, Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Town Council provided direction to Town staff.
• Consider whether staff should be directed to investigate Police and Fire impact fees (staff to research and bring back in summer).
• Possibility of July 4th celebration.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:12 P.M. by consent.
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting Tuesday, April 7, 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: May 5, 2026