Jackson City Council
Special Meeting Minutes
May 7, 2026
Mayor and Council Members
Chad Simmons, Mayor
Steve McLean, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
ABSENT:
Sierra McLean, Council Member
John Georgette, City Clerk
Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Staff Members:
Carl P. Simpson, City Manager
Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief
Dalacie Blankenship, Finance/HR Manager
Bree Wilder, PW Superintendent
Dana Knight, Administrative Assistant
Mayor Simmons called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to Approve the City Council Agenda dated May 7, 2026, as presented Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to O vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Simmons, Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves
None
Sierra McLean
None
2. SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, public comment for special meetings is limited to items on the special meeting agenda only. Those wishing to address the City Council during a special meeting may do so when the Chair calls for public comments. Please note - there is a three (3) minute limit and speakers are requested to state their name and community of residence. [None]
3. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Approval of the Termination and Dissolution Agreement Regarding the Amador County Recreation Agency
Council discussed the dissolution of ACRA and confirmed there were no remaining financial obligations between the City of Jackson and the agency. Ms. Blankenship explained that the City received approximately $36,000 in returned regional park impact fees, which may be used for future park-related projects pending clarification on Nexus study restrictions. Discussion also referenced prior expectations that ACRA may have allocated funding toward the Oro de Amador project, though no formal holding of funds was confirmed. Councilmembers additionally noted concerns regarding past fund distributions to other jurisdictions following ACRA's dissolution.
Mayor Simmons called for public comment, hearing none he called for a motion.