Jamestown City Council heard the case for bringing back the Ombudsman position to fill human resources needs. Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo has requested the title be brought back to replace the recently vacant Assistant Corporation Counsel … [Read more...]
JLDC to Receive an Update on Questionable Grant Awards for Board Members During Wednesday Meeting
UPDATE: The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will not be discussing the ARPA grants awarded to Jamestown Skate Products and It's Your Day at its monthly meeting following an update sent this morning that removed that item for tonight's … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Holds Lengthy Discussion on Hiring New Fire Fighters
Jamestown City Council members voice concern over costs and future layoffs on the issue of whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council was provided by former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto the estimated costs to the city for hiring the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Accounting Software Purchase, Continue Discussions on Hiring Firefighters
Jamestown City Council will review a request to purchase new accounting software to replace the city's antiquated system. The resolution would purchase Springbrook Software using $63,986.50 of American Rescue Plan funds to replace the KVS … [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...]
Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population
A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]
Engineering Study Still Needed as City Council Considers Resolution to Purchase Splash Pad Equipment
A handful of people attended a public meeting Tuesday night to learn more about the proposed splash pad for Jackson-Taylor Park. Parks Manager Dan Stone led the meeting that was held on the former skate park pad, which is where the splash pad is … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Hears Details About Proposed Purchase of Second Ambulance
Jamestown City Council heard more details at its work session about a proposed purchase of a second ambulance for the Jamestown Fire Department. A resolution proposes using $250,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the purchase. Deputy Fire … [Read more...]
More Candidates Submit Petitions to Run in November General Election
The November General Election ballot is becoming clearer as the deadline for petitions has arrived. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides the information who has filed petitions to run in the November 7 … [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...]
