Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 09/15/2026 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, September 15, 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
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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 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 McKee 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. 6.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney Bell announced that there was no report out from closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member McKee announced that the Napa Valley Food Bank requests cereal this month, and donation bins are available at the Community Center. She and the Public Works Department requested updated signs for Highway 29, and they are working towards changes to replace the faded signage.
7. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None.
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Natalie Leighton, Yountville Chamber of Commerce President & CEO announced that the Chamber hosted General Election Forum date has been changed and will be posted tomorrow afternoon.
Jill Turner
Joe Tagliaboschi
Ashley Tenscher
John Dunbar
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Town Attorney Bell responded to Jill Turner’s question and noted a response was forthcoming. Interim Town Manager McNab responded to Ashley Tenscher’s public comment.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the special closed session meeting held July 30, 2026; the special closed session and regular meetings held August 4, 2026; the special closed session meeting held August 13, 2026; the special closed session meeting held August 14, 2026; and the special closed session meeting held August 22, 2026.
B. Receive and file July 2026 Monthly Financial Report.
C. Receive and file August 2026 Monthly Financial Report.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4437 approving amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Town of Yountville and rescinding Resolution Number 24-4311.
E. Receive update, review proposal and adopt Resolution Number 26-4438, approving updates to the Imagine Yountville Grant Program and direct the Yountville Community Foundation to proceed with administering the updated program for 2027.
F. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4439 approving the plans and specifications for the Measure-U fiscal year 2026 project titled Roadway Rehabilitation Vista Neighborhood, CIP Project No. MU3027, and authorizing staff to solicit bids for the project.
G. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4440 adopting out-of-class pay for the Interim Town Manager.
Mayor Mohler pulled Item 9A for discussion and Council Member Trippe pulled Item 9D to ask clarifying questions. No public comment was received for the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Council Member McKee, seconded by Council Member Knight to approve the Consent Calendar items B, C, E, F, and G. 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
Consent Calendar Item 9A was heard.
Mayor Mohler provided clarification that she had inadvertently not adjourned the special meeting of August 13, 2026, and that a Council Member had stepped out of the room during the end of the meeting. The minutes of the special meeting held August 13, 2026, will be administratively corrected to reflect this adjournment. No public comment was received on Item 9A.
A motion was made by Council Member McKee, seconded by Council Member Knight to approve the Consent Calendar Item A. 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
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Consent Calendar Item 9D was heard.
Council Member Trippe proposed questions regarding the changes made to the ZDRB as Conflict of Interest Code filers, and the removal of PARSAC, seeking clarification on what PARSAC was.
Attorney Bell responded to Council Member Trippe’s questions regarding the change made to the ZDRB as Conflict of Interest Code filers to clarify that the ZDRB was added as 87200 filers due to them acting as the Town’s Planning Commission. Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede clarified that PARSAC was replaced by CIRA as the Town’s risk authority. No public comment was received on Item 9D.
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member Knight to approve the Consent Calendar Item D. 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
Council Member Knight requested Director Holland to provide a brief update regarding Item E.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland gave an update on the Imagine Yountville Grant Program.
10. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A. Receive a presentation from Burbank Housing regarding the process of developing affordable housing.
Interim Town Manager McNab introduced the item. Jocelyn Lin, Burbank Housing Chief Real Estate Development Officer, presented the presentation and answered questions of Town Council.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Ashley Tenscher
John Dunbar
Erica Sklar, Napa Valley Community Housing
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4441 appointing and approving an employment agreement with the Town Manager.
Interim Town Manager McNab presented the staff report. Attorney Bell gave an oral report on the position pay and benefits.
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Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Joe Tagliaboschi
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee 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
Interim Town Manager McNab announced two meet and greet events with the new Town Manager. One held October 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Town Council Chambers, with coffee. The second with wine and cheese, date is forthcoming. He also noted a meet and greet with Department Heads on September 24, 2026, and her first day, October 19, 2026.
Council Member Trippe thanked Interim Town Manager McNab for his service.
B. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4442 appointing Public Works Director John Ferons as the Interim Town Manager.
Interim Town Manager McNab announced his last day would be on September 16, 2026, and thanked Town staff. No public comment was received.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, seconded by Vice Mayor Reeves 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
C. Receive presentation and adopt Resolution Number 26-4443 approving the Yountville Neighborhood Sculpture Stroll Program and authorizing the Yountville Arts Commission to facilitate the program.
Parks and Recreation Director Holland presented the staff report. Yountville Arts Commission Chair Schaer addressed the Town Council.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Jill Turner
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee to adopt the
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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
13. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Receive a presentation from the Deputy Director of Marketing and Economic Development regarding current economic development activities, initiatives, and partnerships.
Deputy Director of Marketing and Economic Development Wilmore presented the staff report.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Myrna David
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Planning and Building Director Hecock announced that the Town received a Land Use Permit application at the Estate for interior and exterior of V Marketplace which is now under review.
Public Works Director Ferons announced that PG&E representative Mark Van Gorder would be available at the next meeting as staff makes preparations for El Nino.
Administrative Services Director King reported an update on the upcoming Xpress Bill Pay.
Communications Director/Town Clerk Gaede announced the last call for participation of September 30, 2026, community blood drive.
14. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Knight noted that he would attend the upcoming League of California Cities Conference as the Town’s voting delegate.
15. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee 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, October 6, 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: October 6, 2026