Town of Yountville Town Council Regular Meeting
Minutes 10/06/2026 Page 1
Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, October 6, 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
Attorney Bell announced no reportable action from the closed session held on October 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Reeves announced an upcoming Bowling with a Vet event on October 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Iren Jenny (925) 899-9078, call or text.
Mayor Mohler announced that Congressman Mike Thompson, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia AguiarCurry, and Napa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell will host a Yountville Town Hall on October 13 at 5:00 p.m. in Schmitt Hall at Yountville Commons.
Council Member McKee reminded residents to attend the Town Manager Meet and Greet on October 10 at 10 a.m. at Town Hall to meet incoming Town Manager Heather Abrams.
7. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation.
Mayor Mohler presented the proclamation to Tracy Lamb, NEWS Executive Director. Tracy Lamb announced a celebration on October 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Joseph Phelps Winery.
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment. Public comment was received from Jill Turner. Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve minutes of the special meeting held September 2, 2026, and the regular meeting held September 15, 2026.
B. Appoint three (3) individuals to the Affordable and Workforce Housing Oversight Committee (Measure S) with a term of office to commence immediately, and expire October 1, 2028.
C. Appoint one (1) Town of Yountville Representative to the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) - Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) with the term of office to commence immediately and expire September 29, 2028.
D. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4444 authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc., to prepare preliminary engineering services for the proposed 1MG Water Storage Tank Project, in a not to exceed amount of $103,900 and authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute the agreement up to the budgeted amount along with any subsequent amendments.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment and, with no speakers, closed public comment. Council Members Knight and McKee thanked the residents who volunteered to serve on Measure S and the ATAC.
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, 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
10. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A. Town emergency operations planning for Super El Niño storm readiness.
Interim Town Manager Ferons provided an informational update with Mark Van Gorder, PG&E Government Affairs Representative.
Council discussed the potential impacts and expressed a desire to do outreach ahead of the storm season.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment. Public comment was received from Sandy Fagan and Paul Marciniack. Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4445 approving the design direction for the Town-wide pedestrian wayfinding signage, and direct staff to finalize design and installation.
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Deputy Public Works Director Ramirez presented the report and slides.
Council requested clarification about sign quantity and number of signposts and provided feedback.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment. Public comment was received from Alan Tenscher.
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member McKee, 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
B. Adopt Resolution Number 26-4446 authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with USA Shade Inc. to prepare the Community Center Shade Sail Plans, Engineering, and Installation Agreement not to exceed $150,000 authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute the agreement with a 10% contingency up to the budgeted amount along with any subsequent amendments.
Deputy Public Works Director Ramirez presented the report and slides.
Council discussed the item and provided input about shade material color noting their preference for Sky Blue.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment, seeing none, she 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
13. STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Receive demonstration of Xpress Bill Pay, the Town of Yountville’s new water and wastewater utility bill payment platform.
Administrative Services Director King provided a tutorial on Xpress Bill Pay enrollment and new features.
Mayor Mohler open public comment, seeing none, she closed public comment.
14. COUNCIL EXTERNAL MEETING REPORTS
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Council Member McKee attended the Council on Aging and reported an update.
Mayor Mohler attended the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board meeting on September 22.
15. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Knight, 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, October 20, 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 20, 2026