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Brown said staff discovered the fawn on Wednesday, June 25 at about 1:55 p.m. and were concerned that extreme temperatures and possible dehydration were affecting the animal. Staff consulted the school nurse, who contacted wildlife agencies and ultimately spoke with a representative from TSE Wildlife Center in Chautauqua County. Brown said the wildlife representative advised staff to attempt to cool the fawn; staff moved the animal into an air-conditioned building away from students, shaded it and placed it in a kiddie pool with a small amount of water. The fawn’s condition deteriorated and it passed away shortly after being brought inside.

After the animal’s death, Brown said staff placed the fawn in a shaded tree line adjacent to the playground until arrangements could be made to remove it. Brown acknowledged the situation was upsetting to families and neighbors; she said Year 2 BOCES is reviewing the events and will evaluate procedures for future incidents.

Why it matters: The incident involved students at a leased school site and prompted concern among parents and neighbors. The agency’s review could change how staff and schools handle distressed wildlife on campus.

What was not decided: No formal policy change was adopted during the meeting; Year 2 BOCES said it will evaluate procedures and follow up.

Provenance (transcript excerpts): Robin Brown’s full statement is recorded in the meeting transcript (s 1766.875–1946.32).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 30, 2025 - Jamestown City Council Voting Session","oneSentenceSummary","Robin Brown, director of alternative and special education for Year 2 BOCES, reported that staff tried to assist a distressed fawn found on school grounds, that the animal later died, and that the agency will review procedures after community concern.","taxTitle","Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York","taxId",51479,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6521253,"Resident asks council to clarify responsibility for stairways between curb and sidewalk",54,350000,404000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5108609-830d73a4d604385517133a9ab01a49ec&start=350&end=404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5108609-830d73a4d604385517133a9ab01a49ec/thumbnail_350000.jpg","/articles/6521253/Jamestown/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Resident-asks-council-to-clarify-responsibility-for-stairways-between-curb-and-sidewalk","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521253-d17103536a92ba93d7056fe4f6ee7879/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189616&Signature=kXjtOD7T0cAxXONi3pXBwQtlp11o~Fcg0oQrhxbhScFM0-0UPLW2LRbZJuO~n8PDogfodeNyxnlr8ueRiAFG4e63WQG4CbwDiBdoXrLCFc5gVE~ya2xgV19a7joZrkzgdoSvVx33jvuDJG4aV79aL3DwCfGS53kPZ162n~YqJZwpWk8dhgTObi8jsbRJrzGuha1GgpXi51py3ejOIjae8-ItVjLWYEFLd0Ny0ZF4m6DlFXohdJka05iDL7oePx8r-mqRJGEu7lUeJVhCtQsKGSlhhjKfthkZHTzzPwGTT5kSINpR35Dok~Q3Y~NNMZ3K12Oo5M7DpOoqfGZM4c4y1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Jamestown City Council meeting resident Paul Wolf of 212 Fulton Street asked whether the stairways that run between the street and elevated sidewalks on steep blocks are a public easement the city must maintain or the responsibility of adjacent property owners.

A city official responded that those stairways are treated the same as sidewalks and therefore fall under the property owner’s responsibility for maintenance. Wolf said many such stairways in several neighborhoods are in poor condition and asked the city to check properties without clear ownership. A parks-department or public-works representative told Wolf a crew would be sent to inspect and clear overgrowth and that roadwork and demolition schedules were in process in the area.

Why it matters: The clarification places upkeep responsibility on private property owners, which affects who must pay for repairs and whom neighbors should contact about hazardous conditions.

What was not decided: The council did not vote on changes to maintenance responsibility or begin a city-funded repair program during the meeting; staff indicated they would send a crew to inspect reported problem areas.

Provenance (transcript excerpts): Question and staff response recorded in public comment (Paul Wolf: s 350.025–460.335; staff responses s 391.5–452.49002).","A Jamestown resident asked whether the short stairways that lead from the street up to sidewalks on steep blocks are city-maintained easements or private property-owner responsibility; city staff said they are treated like sidewalks and are the property owner's responsibility.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6521255,"Residents urge action on e-bike safety, fireworks enforcement ahead of July 4 in Jamestown",1521,480000,2001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5108609-830d73a4d604385517133a9ab01a49ec&start=480&end=2001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5108609-830d73a4d604385517133a9ab01a49ec/thumbnail_480000.jpg","/articles/6521255/Jamestown/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Residents-urge-action-on-e-bike-safety-fireworks-enforcement-ahead-of-July-4-in-Jamestown","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521255-3c425a8b9fcec25ca94c5ea53cd89fc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189616&Signature=kvQ~5jEmPbB0oIUlMvzVOlF-iQqGrfpcoxcpT~wD5-EmZOwxmOD4CoSbuTiLCMfS4aHDm8qEGrFMSZ1Jsi40ZfeM6kTUhlZ9tHTcsQATL~KPNqDrxiWn4SWhbVOpXoZW2MbZj2WQuax4GVG97w3OHZQ-YE4QhYVEwkDnPPrBywHgz9NANbIKm690zD27TVMgFqpy9FknEOHX8kNIb0hN7Jm~~1BWP96fiCXBFDO8AQ7dVEahTGCvFDZNXakylPmn4DyKi-yUbnSKZZjbxgk9WCYHegcs8yXscWiRJhtf11wS6pxVeHrrEroVrOU6e97BGRjIsGqz4iVatJgfSdOt8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment at the Jamestown City Council meeting, multiple residents raised safety concerns about electric bicycles and unauthorized fireworks as summer activity increases.

Scott Atkinson, 402 Park Street, told the council he has witnessed e-bikes and small motorcycles running stop signs and red lights and said riders are moving at speeds comparable to motorcycles. “Some of these e-bikes now are going as fast as motorcycles,” Atkinson said, adding that riders often fail to wear helmets and ride against traffic. He asked the council to take action before someone is seriously hurt.

Doug Jam, 225 Bowling Street, echoed those concerns about e-bikes, reporting repeated high-speed riding near Gulfwood Street and intersections where riders fail to stop. He also asked the police chief about enforcement plans for fireworks around July 4, noting complaints from neighbors and a desire for “beefed up” patrols during the holiday.

Council members noted that a press release had already been issued about illegal fireworks and that police would enforce existing laws. A council official restated that certain fireworks are permitted in Jamestown while unlicensed motorized vehicles on roadways are illegal; the transcript records that police would be active over the holiday.

Why it matters: Residents say increased summer activity has produced safety risks for drivers, pedestrians and riders. Council and police responses will shape enforcement and public messaging this holiday season.

What was not decided: The council did not adopt new rules specific to e-bikes during the meeting; speakers and council members referenced existing state and local traffic and vehicle laws and enforcement plans instead of new legislation.

Provenance (transcript excerpts): Public comments by Scott Atkinson (s 480.17–692.10) and Doug Jam (s 740.15–931.86); brief council response and mention of a press release on fireworks (s 846.98–880.32; s 1975.09–2001.23).","Multiple residents told the Jamestown City Council they are concerned about fast, unhelmeted e-bike riders and illegal fireworks in neighborhoods and asked for more enforcement and public messaging.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6521260,"Jamestown City Council approves multiple grants, street contracts, firefighter hires and a local code-enforcement law",343,1111000,1454000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5108609-830d73a4d604385517133a9ab01a49ec&start=1111&end=1454","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5108609-830d73a4d604385517133a9ab01a49ec/thumbnail_1111000.jpg","/articles/6521260/Jamestown/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Jamestown-City-Council-approves-multiple-grants-street-contracts-firefighter-hires-and-a-local-code-enforcement-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521260-197d2fbaa36502eb636222731014cb26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189616&Signature=Jye3t3OdbZ9CdqsZkBHcKoYxKZqALy7Sj9ehbeRwkKdJcOGKsPx-~7eykR8Ay9yUGUQ65g7ROUpa6e1OBkiHJeXmDZeLSL192~iFsm8kHUJODpivm-j9Lbizk2gUCAgKnPzpq1ipifMbQl9ix-51TQbrHGe-qICnErJKEhBel-LrtLcz48L-HutreYDW~jt1sKeIJNokTk0GONLTCdE8-~9qUPJDUDA1i-ZV7InCzp1z-pTi7iphEmJiuSrW2YL21M4it3FM0weioPmsT0bUwooLs-7LBML8jH~VgWP13~qQfkT3Wm~MpdNt1VYtHcg-4nDzzw-YCQrvpIggzcf4NQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jamestown City Council convened and voted to approve multiple finance, public-works and public-safety resolutions, including grant acceptance, contract awards for street reconstruction and authorization to hire four full-time firefighters.

The council unanimously (unless otherwise noted below) approved a $20,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Fund administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to support Birmingham Disc Golf. Council members also approved construction contracts with R. Petty Concrete Excavating (appearing in the record as R. Petty/ R. Pedi / R. Patty Concrete Excavating LLC) for multiple 2025 street and park projects: Barrow Street reconstruction ($195,280), Strong Street reconstruction from Prairie Gast Avenue to Lakeview Avenue ($40,508.75) and the Allen Park bandshell stairs project ($110,980). The agenda notes these street projects are funded through CHIPS (Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program) funds.

On public safety, the council approved Local Law No. 2 of 2025 establishing a local government code-enforcement program. The council also authorized the hiring of four full-time firefighters to fill vacancies in the Jamestown Fire Department; the chief confirmed those four include personnel who will attend the police/fire academy.

Other approved items included authorization for two Jamestown Police lieutenants to attend the FBI Great Lakes Leadership Seminar (Sept. 21–26, 2025) with expenses paid by the Jamestown Police Department “pursuant to section 77-b of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York,” and a $420 transfer of small sidewalk document parcels via eminent domain at Fourth Street and Prendergast Avenue for curb and light-bulb installation.

Votes were recorded by roll call for each resolution; where a dissent was recorded in the transcript one council member (Russell) is recorded as voting “nay” on a single item (recorded in the minutes). The council also authorized the Board of Public Utilities to install a 150-watt-equivalent LED fixture on a BPU pole on Meadow Lane/Livingston Avenue end.

Why it matters: The approvals fund near-term street repairs and park improvements, add firefighting capacity, and create a local code-enforcement framework that could change how property issues are handled in Jamestown.

Details and outcomes (by resolution)

- Accept grant from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Fund / Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo — Amount: $20,000. Outcome: Approved. Purpose: support Birmingham Disc Golf.

- Authorize agreement with R. Petty Concrete Excavating — Barrow Street Reconstruction 2025 — Bid amount: $195,280. Outcome: Approved. Funding: CHIPS.

- Authorize agreement with R. Petty Concrete Excavating — Strong Street Reconstruction 2025 (Prairie Gast Ave to Lakeview Ave) — Bid amount: $40,508.75. Outcome: Approved. Funding: CHIPS.

- Authorize agreement with R. Petty Concrete Excavating LLC — Allen Park Bandshell Stairs Project 2025 — Bid amount: $110,980. Outcome: Approved; subject to corporation counsel approval as to form.

- Authorize hiring of four full-time firefighters for Jamestown Fire Department to fill current vacancies. Outcome: Approved. Clarification: the chief confirmed the four include individuals attending the academy.

- Local Law No. 2 of 2025 — Establish a local government code-enforcement program. Outcome: Approved.

- Authorize Jamestown Police lieutenants Adam McKinley and Josh Nickerson to attend FBI Great Lakes Leadership Seminar (Sept. 21–26, 2025). Expenses paid by Jamestown Police Department pursuant to section 77-b of the General Municipal Law. Outcome: Approved.

- Authorize transfer of documents via eminent domain for two small sidewalk parcels at the NE and SW corners of Fourth Street and Prendergast Avenue — Amount: $420. Outcome: Approved.

- Authorize Board of Public Utilities to install a 150-watt-equivalent LED fixture on BPU pole 30185 on Meadow Lane (Livingston Ave end). Outcome: Approved.

Provenance (transcript excerpts): The council discussion and votes for these resolutions are recorded in the meeting transcript at the following locations: grant acceptance and acknowledgements (s 1190.09–1221.36), contract awards and CHIPS funding references (s 1244.62–1357.83), FBI seminar authorization (s 1386.695–1423.395), eminent domain sidewalk transfer (s 1423.395–1454.8201), firefighter hires (s 1111.945–1179.45), and Local Law No. 2 of 2025 (s 1464.5951–1497.965).","At its June meeting the Jamestown City Council approved a slate of resolutions including grant funding for a disc-golf project, street reconstruction contracts, the hiring of four firefighters, a local code-enforcement local law and small property transfers for sidewalk work.","actionData","errors"]

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BOCES director describes fawn collapse and death at Rogers Elementary; agency to review procedures

Resident asks council to clarify responsibility for stairways between curb and sidewalk

Residents urge action on e-bike safety, fireworks enforcement ahead of July 4 in Jamestown

Jamestown City Council approves multiple grants, street contracts, firefighter hires and a local code-enforcement law