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Jamestown council approves grant purchase of CPR equipment, backs Energy Choice Act resolution and several ordinances
Summary
The Jamestown City Council approved a $72,173.34 grant purchase for a life‑pack and LUCAS chest compression system, adopted a resolution supporting the Energy Choice Act, raised utility contractor right‑of‑way fees by 11.5% and passed parking ordinance changes and special‑event permits.
The Jamestown City Council voted to approve several measures during its meeting, including a grant‑funded purchase of emergency medical equipment, a policy resolution on energy choice and technical amendments to city codes.
Council member Jeff reported that the council approved a grant purchase of a LIFEPAK device and a LUCAS mechanical chest compression system, funded through grant awards totaling $72,173.34. Jeff said the resolution to purchase the equipment passed during the public safety committee report.
The council also adopted a resolution expressing support for federal legislation known as the Energy Choice Act (House bill HR 3699 and Senate companion S 1945). Council materials and remarks described the resolution as supporting the ability of communities to choose their local energy sources and cited the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) as background for the local position. The resolution, as presented, will be forwarded to members of Congress and state officials named in the motion.
Separately, the council approved an ordinance increasing permanent right‑of‑way fees for utility contractors by 11.5%; staff said the change applies to contractors only and not to residents. Councilors also changed parking regulations on sections of Pearl Avenue and Chandler Street, moving some stretches from alternate parking to single‑side parking and vice versa; staff said the changes are intended to improve maintenance and snow removal.
The council approved three special‑event permits: the JHS homecoming parade (Oct. 3, 2025), the Angel Walk on the Riverwalk (Oct. 12, 2025) and a Fourth Street block party (Oct. 11, 2025, rain date Oct. 18). City staff confirmed required signoffs from affected businesses and hotels.
Votes at a glance
- Purchase of LIFEPAK and LUCAS chest compression system — $72,173.34 (grant‑funded): passed - Resolution supporting Energy Choice Act (HR 3699 / S 1945): passed - Ordinance raising utility contractor right‑of‑way fees by 11.5%: passed - Parking ordinance amendments (Pearl Avenue; Chandler Street): passed - Special events (JHS homecoming parade; Angel Walk; Fourth Street block party): passed
None of the motions in the public‑safety and finance segments recorded a roll‑call vote or named movers and seconders in the published minutes available at the meeting; councilors indicated unanimous committee approval in discussion but did not read a roll tally aloud on the record.
