Monterey Authorizes $500,000 Capital Outlay Note For Grants
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized a $500,000 capital outlay note to complete several ongoing grant projects. Mayor Alex Garcia said the interest-bearing general obligation note is intended to bridge the gap between project expenses and the arrival of state reimbursements. Garcia said the town does not intend to carry the debt long-term, […]
Monterey Board Rejects City Administrator Charter Ratification
The Monterey Board of Aldermen want to see physical documentation from the state before moving forward with a new city administrator position. Mayor Alex Garcia said the city received notification from the governor that the charter change had been signed and was ready for local ratification. Garcia said he received a PDF copy of the […]
Monterey Moving Forward On City Administrator Position
Monterey Aldermen approved a resolution to establish a city administrator position during a special-called meeting on Monday. The resolution will be sent to the State Legislature for approval. While many details about the position, including job duties and funding, remain undecided, Alderman Bill Wiggins said he supports the idea of the new managerial role. “I […]
Amidst Charter Review, Monterey Keeps Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board will remain part of Monterey Government, as Aldermen discuss multiple changes to the charter based on a review. Alderman Jamie Phillips motioned to abolish the Civil Service Board, but the motion failed after no second. Phillips then asked if the aldermen could send the decision to a referendum, stating that many […]
Tensions Boil In Monterey Over City Manager Position
Tensions boiled over on Wednesday between Monterey Aldermen during a work session after Mayor Alex Garcia proposed creating a city manager position. Garcia proposed the position while discussing changes that he would like to see made to the town’s charter, stating that the town is growing and that it has become a chore for the […]
Monterey Approves To Name I-40 Exit 301 Overpass
Monterey Aldermen approved a resolution to name the I-40 overpass at exit 301 the CS3 Zachary T. Schonborn Memorial Bridge. Schonborn joined the Navy after graduating from Monterey High School in 2020. He was killed in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident just over a year ago. Alderman Bill Wiggins said he does not oppose naming the […]
Monterey Approves Contract For Codes Director Position
Monterey’s Board of Aldermen approved a contract Monday night for a candidate interested in serving as the town’s codes director. The candidate only has a residential license currently. Mayor Alex Garcia said the state allows a codes director to work without a commercial license as long as the director gets the license within a year. […]
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 […]
Comptroller Upset With Monterey Budget, Action Needed
Monterey officials have received a letter from the Comptroller’s office regarding an estimated $1 million shortfall in the town’s water and sewer budget. Monterey Water and Sewer Committee Chairman Bill Wiggins said the town is not surprised by the letter, as the shortfall happened after Perdue left town. Wiggins said the letter states that the […]
