Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 05/19/2026 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Pam Reeves
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Trippe
Council Member Robin McKee
Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 05/19/2026 Page 2
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Mohler called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5; Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Pam Reeves, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKee
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was held.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member McKee thanked the public for their food bank donations; she also apologized to the community for her actions towards Thomas Keller at the prior regular Town Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Reeves thanked and accepted Council Member McKee’s apology.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclamation - National Public Works Week 2026.
Public Works Director Ferons received the proclamation.
B. Proclamation - Wildfire Awareness Month 2026.
Fire Chief Ham, Fire Administrator JR Rodgers, Fire Marshall Downs, and Battalion Chief Novak received the proclamation.
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Geoffrey Lake
Sandy Fagan
Citizen (Bella Vista Park Resident)
Denny (Rancho De Napa Ownership Group)
Gary Jabara
Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 05/19/2026 Page 3
Ashley Tenscher
Katherine Villa
Karen Thurling
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the special closed session meeting held April 29, 2026; and special closed session and regular meetings held May 5, 2026.
B. Continue the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Yountville Recycled Water Transmission Main Repair pursuant to Yountville Municipal Code 3.32.390.
C. Receive and file April 2026 Monthly Financial Report.
D. Consider appointment of one (1) individual to represent the Town of Yountville on the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Citizen Advisory Commission filling an unexpired term of office to commence immediately upon confirmation by the NVTA Board and ending October 20, 2027.
E. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4412 authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. to prepare street rehabilitation plans, specifications and engineering, and provide bid support services for the MU-2027 Roadway Rehabilitation Vista Neighborhood Project in an amount of $60,448 and authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute the Agreement up to the budgeted amount along with any subsequent Amendments.
F. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4413 consenting to and approving assignment of the Hotel Yountville Workforce Housing Agreement by and between the Town and Ashford Yountville II LP to YNTV Property, LLC and authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute Estoppel Certificate and Town Consent Form for same.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, receiving none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee to approve the Consent Calendar items. 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
9. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4414 adopting and approving the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and 2027/2028, appropriations (Gann) limit for fiscal year 2026/2027, approving salary ranges and reaffirming existing policies (General Financial Policy, Investment Policy, Use
Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 05/19/2026 Page 4
of Long-Term Debt Policy, OPEB Funding 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, and Fund Balance Policy).
Interim Town Manager MacNab introduced the item. Administrative Services Director King presented the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Sandy Fagan
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Public Works Director Ferons provided an update on water/wastewater budget items.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Council Member Trippe to adopt the Resolution. 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
B. By motion, approve and authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign an agreement with a consultant for Town Manager recruitment services.
Town Attorney Bell presented the item.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Carrie Hays
Robin Chambers (on behalf of Michelle Eagan)
Alan Tenscher
Sandy Fagan
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Town Council discussed the item, recruitment firm proposals, and methodology. It was the consensus of Town Council to direct staff to arrange interviews at the next regular Town Council meeting with Peckham & McKenney, and Ralph Andersen & Associates.
12. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Planning and Building Director Hecock reported a successful foundation inspection at 1980 Yountville Cross Road, Oak and Vine subdivision for relocation of the historic barn house.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland reported on the preparation for the upcoming visit from the All In Podcast May 31 – June 3, 2026, she also noted that they have booked with the Town for their event in 2027. Director Holland reported that the Election Vote Center will open at the Yountville Commons Schmitt Hall on May 30, 2026, and remain open through Election Day. The Vote Center will be operate from 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. on weekends, from 8:00am – 5:00 P.M. on weekdays, and on Election Day from 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 05/19/2026 Page 5
Council Member McKee congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department on the success of Art, Sip and Stroll.
Mayor Mohler congratulated Deputy Director of Marketing & Economic Development Wilmore on the Yountville Portfolio.
Administrative Services Director King reported on the upcoming audit, and part-time seasonal staff for summer camp.
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede reported the NVTID – Yountville meeting last week to approve their annual expenditure plan which included funding to advance the initiative of the Yountville Portfolio.
13. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Council Member McKee reported on the Council on Aging.
Mayor Mohler reported on the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
14. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member McKee, seconded by Vice Mayor Reeves to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
_____________________________
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
Date Approved: June 2, 2026