Jamestown City Council will review a resolution tonight to reallocate HOME program funds toward an affordable housing project. Council previously voted down a proposal to reallocate the $640,000 in funds toward the remediation of the brownfield … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has A New Policy For Animals on School Grounds
Jamestown Public Schools have a new animal policy when it comes to school grounds. The Jamestown School Board passed an update to the policy at its meeting Tuesday night. Board President Paul Abbott said he's pleased with how the policy was … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Ordinance Allowing Ticketing For Housing Code Violations
Jamestown City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that the city hopes will help resolve housing code violations in a more timely manner. The ordinance establishes a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Quality of Life Ticketing Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on an ordinance to allow ticketing for housing code violations. The ordinance will establish a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by Housing Code Enforcement … [Read more...]
Labyrinth Press Company Being Sued By Neighbors For Noise
Downtown neighbors of Labyrinth Press Company are suing them for their music creating a nuisance. Gary and Donna Templin, who live at 18 East Fourth Street, entered the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court, seeking a temporary and … [Read more...]
New City Ordinance Would Allow Housing Code Violations to Be Ticketed Directly
A new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations could alleviate some housing issues. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented the latest draft of the … [Read more...]
Council To Review New Ordinance To Allow Housing Code Violators To Be Ticketed Directly
Jamestown City Council will review a new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations. The current City Code prohibits Code Enforcement Officers for issuing a direct ticket … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Debates Changing City Code Regarding Public Works Director
Jamestown City Council members don't seem in favor of removing a professional engineering certificate requirement for the Public Works Director position. An ordinance to amend the City Code to do just that came before council at its April 10 work … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Resume Discussions on Hiring 8 Firefighters
Jamestown City Council will resume discussions over whether to use a federal grant to hire eight full-time firefighters. The positions would be funded by a three-year $1.8 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) … [Read more...]
Hiring 13 Firefighters, Increasing Elected Officials Salaries, and Funding Chadakoin River Work on Jamestown City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will review resolutions to hire 13 firefighters at its work session tonight. Five of the positions will fill current and anticipated vacancies in the Jamestown Fire Department. Funding is included in the 2023 City Budget for … [Read more...]
