From left, Anthony Dolce, Jamestown City Council president, and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist during the council’s work session meeting Monday. P-J photo by Dennis Phillips

All Hallow’s Eve is returning to the city of Jamestown.

On Monday, the Jamestown City Council Public Safety Committee approved “Trick-Or-Treat” hours for between 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31.

Brent Sheldon, Ward 1 councilman and Public Safety Committee chairman, said there is no money in the 2021 budget for the city’s Halloween Fun Fest, which is usually held annually at the former Allen Park Ice Rink. Sheldon asked Timothy Jackson, Jamestown Police Department chief and city public safety director, if the city should hold trick-or-treat hours this year, with Jackson suggesting the hours be between 6-8 p.m.

During the full work session of the council, Anthony Dolce, Ward 2 councilman and council president, said there are churches and private groups that will be holding Halloween activities for children. He also said that parents should use their best judgment when it comes to whether they want to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.

In other business, the council’s Finance Committee didn’t approve the resolution for the city’s American Rescue Plan program. Kimberly Ecklund, At-Large councilwoman and Finance Committee chairwoman, said committee members believe more discussion is needed before the full council votes on the plan.

In July, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the plan to the council. Since then, four public input sessions have been held and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation provided a presentation on the report.

Since the original plan was presented to the council, there have been a few changes, which included the “Housing & Mental Health” category being renamed “Healthy Communities & Neighborhoods,” with funding increased from $2 million to $5 million.

The “Water, Sewer, and Broadband” category had funding reduced from $5 million to $2 million in anticipation of more federal funding for infrastructure priorities.

During the public speaking portion of the meeting, Doug Champ, city resident, said the city’s American Rescue Plan currently has no funding for public safety. He said Chautauqua County plans to spend 4% of its $24.5 million on public safety while the city, which is receiving $28 million, has no allocation.

Champ asked Jackson what needs the Jamestown Police Department has currently. Jackson said all, but one of the vehicles in the department has more than 100,000 miles. He also said the department needs new radios and ballistic vests.