Next up was a video presentation Bob Devlin on the Amador Transit Project. Devlin requested a resolution from the City supporting planning for future use of neighborhood electric vehicles, or NEVs, in Jackson – including NEV lanes on existing roads and new NEV-only roads for the quiet, fully electric cars. Last week, Sutter Creek adopted a similar resolution to the one presented to Jackson City Council on Monday night, and as each council member voiced their opinion on the work of the Project Team, it became clear that council members feel there is room in Jackson for electric vehicles. Councilmembers approved the resolution unanimously.

City Staff then updated the council on the need for water and sewer rate increases – council members directed staff to solicit the community for interested citizens to serve on a water and sewer rate Committee, which will be appointed in January. Finally, the council weighed options for resigning councilman Drew Stidger’s seat, which will be open effective December 31st. Councilmembers were not in favor of leaving the seat unfilled or paying for a special election, two of their options. Instead the city will be accepting letters of interest until January 3rd, which should be sent in to the city clerk. From there, the council will hold interviews and appoint an interim council member.