County lawmakers approve revised proposal to assist Forestville

Chautauqua County lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a revised resolution that gives the financially-strapped village of Forestville a one-time, $150,000 loan.  However, the municipality will not be receiving an $87,000 reimbursement on tipping fees from the county landfill for an emergency demolition in 2009.  The measure, which also includes two stipulations that the village look into dissolving itself, was approved 18 to 1.  Silver Creek Republican George Borrello, whose district includes Forestville, says the move will greatly help the village and not expose the county to too much risk.

Borrello-The assistance will help the village

Jamestown Democrat Chuck Nazzaro opposed the original resolution, mainly reimbursing the tipping fees, but he also felt making it a five-year loan at 3-percent was "more realistic." The only lawmaker voting "no" last night was West Ellicott's Lisa Vanstrom.