A meeting of the Jamestown, Kentucky, City Council on August 20, 2026. Mayor pro tem Barry Coffey presiding.

Jamestown Council Approves Major Road Agreement and Funds Premium Fire Department Upgrades

Quick 10-Second Takeaway

  • New Road Agreement: Jamestown and Russell County have partnered on a year-long road maintenance and repair agreement starting September 15, 2026.
  • Water System Funding: The council passed Resolution 2026-10 authorizing the city to pursue Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a vital water intake replacement project.
  • Fire Safety Upgrade: Jamestown firefighters are replacing 25-year-old rescue gear with premium, single-person operable battery-powered extrication tools.
  • Local & Run Support: Over $26,000 raised through run reimbursements and donations—including a major contribution from Terry Stephens—helped make the purchase possible.
  • Fall Events Calendar: A packed lineup of local events was announced, including free concerts, movie nights, and a memorial at Beck Park.

JAMESTOWN, KY — In a productive session on August 20, 2026, the Jamestown City Council took decisive action to modernize municipal infrastructure and boost public safety capabilities. Led by Mayor Pro Tem Barry Coffey, the council approved key cooperative agreements and allocated critical funds to equip local first responders with modern, life-saving gear.

A major milestone of the evening was the formal approval of an inter-local road agreement between the City of Jamestown and Russell County. Scheduled to run from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2027, the agreement establishes a framework for the two governments to collaborate on maintaining, repairing, paving, and creating roads within Jamestown. The initiative will utilize Russell County road funds, ensuring key city streets receive needed upgrades through close intergovernmental cooperation.

The council also passed Resolution 2026-10, authorizing Mayor Regena Hinton to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Kentucky Department for Local Government. If approved, the grant will fund the water treatment plant’s intake replacement project, securing long-term utility infrastructure for the community.

Public safety took center stage as Fire Chief Landers requested a budget amendment to replace the department’s obsolete, 20- to 25-year-old hydraulic extrication tools. The current tools are tethered to trucks by hydraulic hoses or require lugging heavy portable power units, which Chief Landers noted is cumbersome during emergency responses and off-road rescues. In contrast, the new battery-powered “combi tools” weigh approximately 42 to 43 pounds and can be carried and operated independently by a single firefighter.

Chief Landers reported that over $26,000 had already been accumulated toward the project via run reimbursements through IRST alongside corporate, nonprofit, and individual donations—including a substantial contribution from Terry Stephens following two recent department fire responses. Impressed by the department’s fundraising efforts and recognizing the critical need, the city council voted to amend the budget and provide the remaining balance to purchase the top-tier $34,600 dual-tool package from Shelby High-Tech.

The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming community events. Jamestown residents can look forward to a free live concert featuring Jeff Mondie and the Blind Roosters, the Josh Phillips Memorial at Beck Park on September 4th, and Friday night outdoor movie screenings and additional live music planned for later in September.