MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County coroners who transport decedents will soon be getting additional pay.

During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers set a stipend of $250 in addition to a coroner’s fixed salary when making a transport to the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office or other destination. If making a transport in Chautauqua County, the coroner will be paid a stipend of $175.

Coroner Supervisor Tony Sheckles said at a committee meeting that the county contracts with funeral homes at a higher rate, so this will save the county some money. He also said that if he transports a body, no stipend will be paid.

He said typically a transport to Erie County will take up to four hours.

The county has a vehicle for coroners to use.

The resolution was unanimously approved.

In other business:

– The legislature approved an agreement with Federal Express Corporation to lease parking lot space at the Jamestown airport in front of the main terminal building for the purpose of employee parking. The lease is for 44 parking spaces for $500 a month through December.

– The legislature approved a ground lease for The Aerie JWH, LLC for their corporate hangar located at the Jamestown airport. The lease is for $2,000 a year with a 2% increase through 2035.

– The legislature renewed its lease with the town of Chautauqua for the County Office of Emergency Services at the Chautauqua Municipal Building. The lease begins at $20,934 annually and increases to $48,846 annually. Payments will be made on a monthly basis.

– Louis DiPalma of Fredonia was reappointed to the Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees.

– Matthew Bentley of Lakewood was appointed to the county Traffic Safety Board.

– Patrick Smeraldo of Jamestown was appointed to the county Planning Board.

– Rosie Strandburg of Lakewood and Thomas Harmon were appointed to the Southern Tier Extension Railroad Authority Board of Directors.