Monterey Considering New Bee Rock Hours And Kiosk For Guests
Continuing issues of late night Bee Rock visitors could lead to modified park hours. Monterey’s Board of Aldermen will consider changing the hours to sunrise to sunset after Tuesday’s Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Garden Inn Owner Mirtha Kopec said people continue to wander into the private property of the neighboring inn. “Then, we can […]
New Camera And Temporary Gate Installed At Bee Rock
Security upgrades have been installed at Bee Rock, fulfilling most of the requests of the nearby Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast. Owners Mike and Mirtha Kopec voiced safety concerns of the parking area to town officials during a July law committee meeting. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a new light and gate have since been […]
Monterey Exploring Security Options For Bee Rock
The town of Monterey will look at ways to increase security at Bee Rock after safety concerns voiced by the nearby Garden Inn. A City Law Committee meeting Tuesday with Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec resulted in three options to discourage unlawful activity. Mayor JJ Reels said one of those being a gate preventing […]
Monterey Unveils New Town Logo
Monterey unveiled its new town logo at the Bee Rock Overlook Wednesday. The design, which depicts the bluffs, was developed between a partnership of local businesses, past and present city officials and Tennessee Tech. Mayor JJ Reels said it is exciting to finally introduce the community to the logo after months of work. “Everybody worked […]
Bee Rock Summary Judgement Appealed
The Bee Rock summary judgement has been appealed. Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Young ruled in Monterey’s favor last month for the use of the easement leading to the overlook. Monterey Attorney Danny Rader said Garden Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec went back to the court. “Kopec’s and the Garden Inn have appealed,” Rader said. […]
Litigation Ends for Bee Rock Easement
Monterey has been granted a summary judgement Friday on the easement for Bee Rock. Monterey Mayor JJ Reels said the dispute was between the city and near by property owners over the trail leading to Bee Rock. Reels said visitors had become afraid to take the trail but now Monterey will control the trail indefinitely. […]
Summary Judgment Date For Bee Rock Case
A hearing on a motion for summary judgment has been set for the Bee Rock restraining order on September 25th. When there is no dispute of facts in a case, a motion of summary judgment is called. A judge will make a decision based on law instead of a jury reviewing the facts. Monterey Attorney […]
Monterey Mayor Talks City Accomplishments
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins will leave his post Tuesday night when a new board is sworn in. After six years, Wiggins said his biggest accomplishment is working to expand outdoor recreation in Meadow Creek Park. “We would like to transform that particular area into what I would call a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, whether it’s […]
Friday Bee Rock Hearing Postponed
A Friday hearing postponed on a restraining order concerning Bee Rock renovations and construction. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins confirmed Friday’s hearing had been delayed. Wiggins said he does not know when the restraining order hearing will be rescheduled. The owners of the Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast asked a judge for a temporary restraining order […]
Bee Rock Bathrooms Coming By September
Bids for Bee Rock’s site improvement and installation of prefabricated restroom facilities are complete. Enviro Loo USA won the bid for the prefabricated bathrooms at $23,502.45. Thatcher Sales and Erectors won the bid for installation and site work for $20,600.00. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said the city is excited both bids came in under […]
