Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on whether to hire eight new firefighters. The positions would be partially funded through a three-year $1.8 million SAFER grant. Council learned at its last work session that the estimated costs of the … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Settlement to End Litigation Between City and Company Hired to Renovate Tracy Plaza
Jamestown City Council will vote on a settlement to end litigation between the City and the company hired to renovate Tracy Plaza. The City of Jamestown hired Patterson-Stevens in 2017 to renovate Tracy Plaza, which sits above and also serves as … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Proposed Salary Increases for City Council, Mayor
Jamestown City Council will vote on a proposed salary increase for City Council members and the mayor. The Jamestown Salary Review Commission presented their recommendations for increases in December 2022. The City Charter change calls to raise … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Hears Case to Bring Ombudsman Position Back
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...]
