Amador County - Frank Blauvelt, Jr. received a standing ovation and a certificate of appreciation at Monday’s Jackson City Council meeting for his service on the Kennedy Mine Foundation Board of Directors as a representative of Jackson. City Manager Mike Daly previously announced at the June 8 meeting that Blauvelt is resigning and the city would be reviewing candidates to fill his position. Two applications were received from Jackson residents Mary Heidecker and John Gonsalves. Based partly on a recommendation by Blauvelt himself, the council approved a motion by Councilwoman Marilyn Lewis to appoint Gonsalves as the city’s new representative. Gonsalves is a long-time Jackson resident and active participant in a number of community programs and activities, including as Chairman of the Amador County Planning Commission and his run for Board of Supervisors in 2008. Blauvelt held the seat for a number of years for the city. He also volunteers twice a week at the front desk at the Amador County Administration Building and has served the county as a volunteer in a number of other capacities. Mayor Connie Gonsalves read and presented Blauvelt with his certificate of appreciation as the first item on council’s agenda. Blauvelt jokingly recalled his concern when originally taking the position that it would cut into his fishing time. “I haven’t had a fishing license in a while, but I may go get one tomorrow,” he said. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.