Residents raise police conduct, garbage pickup policy and abandoned buildings during public comment
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Summary
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period to urge better police training and victim support, complain that Jamestown BPU refused to collect garbage after cans were rummaged through, and call attention to abandoned industrial properties near school routes.
During the public‑comment period several residents raised service and safety concerns.
A speaker identifying an address on Fulton Street (Speaker 3) read a written statement alleging that community trust in the police is being eroded by inconsistent enforcement and gaps in victim protection, and urged better officer training, community engagement and clearer enforcement protocols. The speaker also said Jamestown BPU declined to pick up his garbage after people rummaged through an open can and asked the council to change that policy. The speaker said he pays his bill and described the outcome as unfair.
Another speaker, Ben Benjamin Chris (Speaker 6), told the council he is concerned about abandoned factories and derelict buildings near school walking routes and asked the council to address concentrated vacancy near the train bridge area.
Melissa Pernodine (Speaker 10) offered a separate public comment to thank outgoing council members and present handmade picture books to two council members, praising their long public service.
Council responses: officials acknowledged the comments, thanked speakers and in the harassment matter advised the resident to call police if the conduct continues; there was no formal council directive recorded to change Jamestown BPU’s garbage policy during this meeting.
Next steps: issues raised will need follow up by relevant departments (police, BPU, code enforcement/public works) if the council or staff elect to open investigations or policy reviews.