Jamestown City Council will be voting on Home Rule Legislation to change how City Court Judges are selected. Currently, one City Court Judge is an elected position while the other is appointed by the Mayor. The legislation being considered tonight … [Read more...]
City Officials Tour Northwest Arena’s $4.5 Million Addition
City officials got their first look at the Northwest Arena's $4.5 million, three-story addition as part of the Jamestown City Council work session Monday. Northwest Arena Board Co-President Kristy Zabrodsky said when the arena first opened nearly … [Read more...]
City Council to Tour Northwest Arena Addition, National Comedy Center
The Jamestown City Council work session tonight will involve a tour of the new addition to the Northwest Arena as well as a tour of the National Comedy Center. This meeting will be open to the public. State guidelines require that masks must be worn … [Read more...]
State Considering Home Rule Legislation for Speed Zone School Cameras
Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that the home rule legislation for speed zone school cameras has been introduced to the State Assembly. He said they were still waiting for it to be introduced to the State Senate. Sundquist said the bill … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Moving To Third Street for 2021
The Jamestown Public Market will be moving to a new location for the 2021 season. The City Council Public Safety Committee approved the special event permit application for the market, which will open Saturday, June 12th. It will now be located on … [Read more...]
City Looking to Hire Summer Laborers Using Street Funding Monies
The City may be hiring summer laborers thanks to additional public works monies. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the New York State Department of Transportation confirmed labor costs are reimbursable under some of the new street funding coming into … [Read more...]
City Council Discusses Birth Certificate Fee Waivers
City Council discussed birth certificate fee last night and whether that fee, which was increased from $10 to $30 last year, could be waived for certain individuals. Council Member At Large Tamu Graham-Reinhardt said she has had agencies reach out to … [Read more...]
City Council Ratifies Firefighter’s Union Contract
Jamestown City Council unanimously ratified a contract with the Firefighter's Union that raises wages 2% annually and increases health insurance contributions by a total of 2% for 2018 through 2020. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has worked hard … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Resolutions to Extend Riverwalk, Purchase Police Body Cams
The Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail will be extended. Jamestown City Council approved the $5,000 sale of property to Lawson Boat & Motor Monday night. There were no public comments made at a hearing on the sale prior to the voting session. The … [Read more...]
City Council Reviews Proposals That Would Extend Jamestown Riverwalk
City Council reviewed several proposals that will extend the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail. One resolution will sell city and Board of Public Utilities properties to Lawson Boat & Motor for $5,000 dollars, which is Fair Market Value, to help … [Read more...]
