Monterey Reviewing Non-Certified Officer Police Pay
After swearing in two new non-certified police officers, Monterey will review the pay rates for non-certified police officers. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the town approved paying the officers at the top non-certified rate. However, Garcia said in 2022, the town had removed the non-certified pay scale, meaning that they would be paid at the […]
Flashing Signs Potential Resolution To Crain Street Concerns
The Monterey Street Committee is considering installing flashing signs on Crain Street as a potential resolution to slow down speeders and improve safety. The committee had a lengthy discussion Thursday night about the narrow road and the section of the street where a hill creates a blind spot. During the discussion, Crain Street Resident Brian […]
Monterey Awarded Grant To Rehab Low-Income Homes
Some $540,000 will be used by Monterey officials to rehab low-income homes, something Mayor Alex Garcia calls a major need. The grant is part of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s rehabilitation program. Garcia said the opportunity can change someone’s life in Monterey. “The median income here is not very high, so you have a lot […]
Monterey Back To Drawing Board On Crain Street Speeding
The Monterey Street Committee is back to the drawing board after the Board of Aldermen turned down the idea of making Crain Street a one-way street Monday. Several Crain Street residents voiced opposition to the plan, designed to limit speeding. Resident Brian Williams said making the street one-way would not solve the problem. “The people […]
Monterey Forms Water And Sewer Corrective Action Plan
The Monterey Water and Sewer Committee has formed a corrective action plan to address the state comptroller’s concerns with the town’s water and sewer budget. Water and Sewer Committee Chairman Bill Wiggins said a portion of the plan is explaining what the town is going to do to attract a prospect to operate the Perdue […]
Monterey Considering Dog Park, Aldermen To Vote Soon
Monterey will consider installing a potential dog park across from Whitaker Park. An initial design shows a small dog area and a separate large dog area that would include some agility obstacles. Mayor Alex Garcia said many residents have expressed a desire for a dog park. “You know, if you go to these other cities, […]
Monterey Looking To Upgrade Street Lights Using Grant
Monterey will apply for a downtown improvement grant to upgrade some 19 street lights in the downtown area. But Monday’s decision came with concerns. Alderman Jamie Phillips questioned where the 25 percent match on the $150,000 grant would come from. Phillips said the town has bigger priorities. “As a citizen of the town, you get […]
Monterey Adding Irrigation To Nathan Walker Sports Complex
The City of Monterey and Putnam County are making a joint effort to add irrigation to fields at the Nathan Walker Sports Complex. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said there is currently no irrigation system for those fields. Garcia said this will be paid for with leftover money from the complex’s LED lighting project. Garcia said […]
Monterey Repairing Potholes At Meadow Creek & Bee Rock
Pothole repair coming to Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park and Bee Rock Overlook. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the number of potholes at Bee Rock is not as bad as compared to Meadow Creek Park. He said the repairs will cost the town an estimated $5,000. “I was out there today myself, and it almost, you […]
Monterey Switching Health Insurance Brokers, For Savings
Monterey Aldermen approved switching health insurance brokers during a special-called meeting Monday. Alderman Jamie Phillips said the change in insurance brokers will save the town an estimated $80,000. “Essentially, they are gonna have a $500 out-of-pocket maximum for their health care, so a $500 deductible, $500 out-of-pocket maximum,” Phillips said. “Their first 12 co-pays at […]
