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Votes at a glance

- Resolutions 167-25 through 170-25: Initially moved as a block by Legislator Bankoskie and seconded by Legislator Gustafson; the block was carried by voice vote. These items confirmed appointments and reappointments to several boards: Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees (167-25), Traffic Safety Board appointment (168-25), appointment to the Chautauqua County Planning Board (169-25), and appointments to the Southern Tier Extension Railroad Authority board (170-25). The clerk recorded the block as carried.

- Resolution 171-25: Confirm reappointments, Chautauqua County Land Bank Board of Directors — discussed on the floor regarding Jamestown representation; confirmed by voice vote.

- Resolution 172-25: Authorize renewal of lease agreement with Town of Chautauqua — carried by voice vote.

- Resolution 173-25: Authorize FedEx parking lot lease at Jamestown Airport — carried by voice vote (see separate article for details).

- Resolution 174-25: Authorize ground lease with Erie 8 JHW LLC at Jamestown Airport — carried by voice vote (see separate article for details).

- Resolution 175-25: Authorize acceptance of CARES/ARP-related revenue program funds — carried by voice vote.

- Resolution 176-25: Authorize acceptance of the statewide targeted reductions to intimate partner violence STRIVE grant funds for 2025–2026 — carried; legislators noted the grant’s funds will be allocated to multiple entities (district attorney, public defender, county deputies and the City of Jamestown) and can be reallocated in later years within the five-year grant structure.

- Resolution 177-25 and 178-25: Authorize agreements for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program and its community accessibility and inclusion component — carried by voice vote; staff on the floor described the program as mandated and funded by New York state, with any overages typically pulled from preschool or transportation lines.

- Resolution 179-25: Transfer ARPA spending plan budgets from 2024 to 2025 and interfund transfers to capital projects — carried by voice vote.

- Resolution 180-25: Amend Department of Finance 2025 budget for equipment purchases — carried by voice vote.

- Resolutions 181-25 and 182-25: Adopt investment policy and financial management policy for Chautauqua County — carried; Legislator Larson referenced Section 2.05 of the Chautauqua County Charter requiring annual adoption of these policies prior to the tentative budget.

- Resolution 183-25: Setting transportation stipend for Chautauqua County coroners — the clerk called a roll call after a floor comment, resulting in 19 yes votes and adoption of the resolution.

Most of these actions were adopted by voice vote and recorded on the floor as carried; Resolution 183-25 was the only item recorded with a roll-call tally in the transcript, showing 19 yes votes. Several resolutions were discussed more fully (Land Bank, planning/financial policies, the STRIVE grant); others were passed with little or no debate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chautauqua County Legislature Meeting 06/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Chautauqua County Legislature carried a package of appointments, leases, grant acceptances and financial policy resolutions on June 20; most passed by voice vote while one coroner stipend was adopted by roll call (19 yes).","taxTitle","Chautauqua County, New York","taxId",14530,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513243,"Legislature backs motion supporting Casadega Job Corps after public pleas; residents warn closure would hit county jobs and students",504,3036000,3540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5&start=3036&end=3540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5/thumbnail_3036000.jpg","/articles/6513243/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Legislature-backs-motion-supporting-Casadega-Job-Corps-after-public-pleas-residents-warn-closure-would-hit-county-jobs-and-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513243-9114f8125fcfd108294394e8a5391e25/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180657&Signature=CZA215zB26pkRM9LcrTxNispWEY6LgHHjQvR5OvAa~3YqapoCFwjU0KZitK~8lYhHXu2qH5si7~fPN7wJRLVWeFEqOtKLZ87PTDMubop5ggTV337a5knjmHQuKeN4A-WdpEi046kDm6iDeQ4lwKKRTAFIXo~xOlcNCNR3pGzcT7FNtHohDRQdt3NUSGIOlSCLBI4HzN4LpMRxzlF-h0TkKTYQZwFmEODQQz7NmmB~K3SS~hM212R3tdBpjWQLYXmuL5gpd8Q~xddR-ZjdEUIq--rx5aLU-yBQrO8hSbWAq25zkGYCIaw8cusrOCImuLd3W1GmizVWWw92ME7iJiQDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chautauqua County Legislature on June 20 carried a motion supporting the Casadega Job Corps after legislators debated whether to allow such motions on the floor.

Legislator Larson introduced the motion saying Casadega Job Corps is uniquely important to the county; he and other supporters argued that closure would directly harm local employment and workforce training. Legislator Scudder and others said they would support the motion despite concerns about the use of motions in the legislative calendar.

During the second privilege of the floor, multiple residents addressed the legislature about Job Corps. Rachel Brown, of Greenhurst, told legislators the program contributes \"$17,000,000 annually\" to Chautauqua County, said about 100 local jobs would be lost if the center closed and said 190 enrolled students would lose access to training, housing and health care. Brown alleged a Department of Labor report used misleading COVID-era data to understate Job Corps’ outcomes and cited higher local starting wages for graduates.

Stephanie Nick, of Falconer, said her son completed Job Corps, described it as a “last chance” for some students and said recent shutdowns left graduates stranded without housing. Both speakers asked legislators to support the program and conveyed testimonials from employers and community organizations.

On the floor, supporters including Legislator Nelson emphasized that Job Corps provides vocational and academic pathways for students who do not fit traditional schools. After brief discussion, the motion in support of Job Corps was carried by voice vote.

The motion expresses the legislature’s support; it does not direct county funds or create a binding contract with federal agencies. Speakers asked federal officials and the Department of Labor to change course to preserve the center; the legislature’s action is a formal expression of support.","The County Legislature adopted a motion supporting Casadega Job Corps. Public commenters testified that closure would cost the county $17 million annually, eliminate roughly 100 jobs and leave about 190 students without housing and training; speakers urged federal action to preserve the center.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513250,"Legislature approves airport leases including FedEx parking; members link deals to I‑86 and regional consolidation",186,2301000,2487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5&start=2301&end=2487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5/thumbnail_2301000.jpg","/articles/6513250/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Legislature-approves-airport-leases-including-FedEx-parking-members-link-deals-to-I86-and-regional-consolidation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513250-3a0943cc3f6d334c0dd81b64c66dc424/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180657&Signature=B6w8ekXJCFbbV~t4PbxHVx2dp1ibFGd48d04LegKd7~EhRyt6z~g6M6LkdowjXd7UG7GALH--taAHHZj5mbOFV2t7ELBlhW0O~yM2cOLBlVY2AhJ8Ysoc-F0srIMqYSE6vBT9QfWDUqn0YfoKPKqKGowCQDr8Vv4hMrcFnrM199HD~F2SmVBy~A7S3qsbnHU3eYlxMVsKzYXh4ZhgJuFWyzW42lYOj6l5PidYCaMaSETV94gQDSm65IMXXvNuLyE00-Snm4BWxpRJZCj5eYLetWbJiWm5iuhhTf5E~vaHXUxDkQRJqTFHHG1lD7kqzx5i8EZcfadk7tSlzurk7OKmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chautauqua County Legislature on June 20 authorized lease agreements at the Jamestown Airport, including a parking lot lease with Federal Express Corporation and a ground lease with Erie 8 JHW LLC.

Legislator Larson highlighted local economic development news: he said Federal Express plans to consolidate operations and use Jamestown Airport (JHW), a move he described as a rare win for the Jamestown area. Larson said the consolidation could bring roughly 100 employees to the airport operation. He also referenced Maple Vale Foods’ planned relocation within the county and linked both developments to the presence of Interstate 86, which he said allows businesses to serve broader areas from Chautauqua County.

The legislature approved Resolution 173-25 authorizing a lease with Federal Express for parking lot space at Jamestown Airport and Resolution 174-25 authorizing a ground lease with Erie 8 JHW LLC. Both resolutions were carried by voice vote.

Chairman Pierre E. Chagnon and other legislators celebrated the potential job gains and said retaining or attracting operations to the county helps preserve employment that otherwise might move across state lines.

The resolutions do not include detailed employment guarantees in the legislative record; county industrial development agency and airport staff retain responsibility for specific lease terms and implementation.","The legislature approved multiple airport lease and ground-lease resolutions on June 20, including a parking-space lease with Federal Express Corporation and a ground lease with Erie 8 JHW LLC. Legislators discussed FedEx’s planned consolidation and cited I‑86 as a regional asset that attracts and retains employers.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513255,"Legislature confirms Land Bank reappointments after debate over Jamestown representation",481,1792000,2273000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5&start=1792&end=2273","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5/thumbnail_1792000.jpg","/articles/6513255/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Legislature-confirms-Land-Bank-reappointments-after-debate-over-Jamestown-representation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513255-cd8fccd1fad8ec3be62b26bf6c0e35e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180657&Signature=fPKo0sDmUiwTgDjO~iEpxa8mMX6YFdO7WaI1bC-lNyI6Q41qHgE0n1CnCVr9E5yenSG22A-TdSAdKTuPQdMBwh7XPM6IfeaO~vJoSYA1jDPjRkpAVMnMLVxTzVn1Vr1-EcxEvv3FWMDv~AKi5EtFTfuTTTKZliTNKI8k35tGZ0LAKvnVijI9~S0HOZL~y4xW8gGWQ386SwJFNiQbv66CaxLzMJFPdtdW0LLWkjRLOGcGW8qFAvvzYcz5ILnU2vdfEz~U26tfz6mp7EZu~p2NdLsVKSPRVi-nObgOq9a6BuQa9PVlDiL05ikY2gMS~EwRwthd5o2BHs5yVmTFPEUvdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Legislators approved Resolution 171-25 on June 20 to confirm reappointments to the Chautauqua County Land Bank Board of Directors after members debated geographic representation, particularly for the city of Jamestown.

Legislator Larson spoke at length, noting that Jamestown comprises more than 20% of the county’s population and argued that, of 11 Land Bank appointees in the resolution, none were clearly from the City of Jamestown. Larson said the Land Bank’s work is “relevant and important” to Jamestown because of the city’s housing issues and that by “law of averages” the Land Bank board should include at least two Jamestown residents.

Legislator Scudder and others replied with data about the Land Bank’s activity. Scudder said since inception the Land Bank has touched 273 properties in Jamestown — 54.5% of the Land Bank inventory — and has completed more than 200 demolitions in the city, representing 58% of county demolitions. He estimated the average demolition cost at $30,000 and calculated more than $6 million invested in Jamestown demolitions.

Scudder and other supporters said the Land Bank has been active in Jamestown’s inventory of problem properties and defended the qualifications of the appointees. County Executive Wendell said appointments are presented to his office and invited suggestions of Jamestown residents willing to serve.

After discussion the legislature put the resolution to voice vote; the motion carried and the reappointments were confirmed.

Legislators said the debate did not reflect criticism of the appointees’ qualifications but centered on geographic representation on a board that has focused much of its activity in Jamestown.","The Chautauqua County Legislature approved 11 reappointments to the county Land Bank Board of Directors after debate about whether the board fairly represents the City of Jamestown, which has been the focus of most Land Bank activity.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513260,"Chautauqua County planning board recommends $51.6 million in 2026 capital requests; county share about $17.9 million",428,1182000,1610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5&start=1182&end=1610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073800-a1e0293d0df4227a8956506364073ab5/thumbnail_1182000.jpg","/articles/6513260/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Chautauqua-County-planning-board-recommends-516-million-in-2026-capital-requests-county-share-about-179-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513260-bd39b3824744c733ed717a45de12b1e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180657&Signature=U3nauYALndOn3PeTyMZNn0OGtELdszM44v3AC4nHYj1UOBlSpmgZpwQ33rpiGzf9jEox6lxFiNrj2u7MRCthwkrIopttJ6bxgBWBLYuDYQhIjzg8U~aGSTB30mQn6KOYNHYdl22-NVszBYbRuRTKnJSqFbI53A5W-p2UaLIC2HtXpqJufBObfEzMoyCoapUM0bPSXeVLBQbxhDyEn6q9pkjOP~PdSbufXfRHSLh4hxInscZZDbFNg821rRdsPFsAdkluXIih1YsXhOgawV1P5o6ONeAmql6dWPoSlMR~kJjKM1wjYfJUfleBe9vbqCv1F0qR1SHPBDzAMeUgjpOZhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas Bowen, chairman of the Chautauqua County Planning Board, told the County Legislature on June 20 that the board reviewed dozens of departmental capital proposals and recommended priorities for the 2026 budget and the county’s five-year plan.

Bowen said the board reviewed 90 discrete projects across 13 departments — 45 county-funded projects for 2026, five enterprise-funded projects, 14 FAA- or state-funded airport projects, and 26 projects proposed for the 2027–2031 capital plan. The total county-funded request for 2026 was $51,600,000, with a county share of roughly $17,900,000.

The planning board uses a structured scoring system that ranks projects on objective criteria including public impact, legal mandates and funding sources, Bowen said, then applies a “common-sense test” to ensure sequencing and geographic clustering reduce future costs.

Bowen said the board raised the priority of several sheriff’s department projects “where the safety and liability concerns outweighed the dollar signs,” and adjusted planning and economic development projects after departmental input. He flagged state or federal grants as a factor that can push projects higher on the list.

County Executive Wendell and legislature members thanked the volunteer planning board for its hours of review and for producing recommendations intended to guide capital investment decisions. Bowen said the board’s goal is to fund projects that deliver “real lasting value” to county residents.

The presentation did not include final appropriations; the report is advisory and will inform the county executive’s tentative budget and the legislature’s later decisions.

Bowen closed by urging legislators to treat the report “as a road map for progress” and to consider the five-year implications of funding decisions.","The Chautauqua County Planning Board presented its prioritized review of 90 capital projects across 13 departments, recommending a $51.6 million slate of county-funded requests for 2026 with a county share of roughly $17.9 million and elevated priority for sheriff’s department projects.","actionData","errors"]

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