Monterey Recommends Rate Adjustment For Water Deficit
Monterey considering a monthly water usage allowance for residents to address a significant deficit in the water and sewer budget caused by the closure of the Purdue factory. Finance Committee Chairman Jamie Phillips said the proposal adjusts the current base rate from a 2,000-gallon allowance down to 1,000 gallons. Phillips said this change is expected […]
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 […]
Monterey Approve Purchase Of Additional Police Vehicles
Monterey set to purchase two additional vehicles for the police department. Monterey Police Department Public Information Officer David Corley said the two vehicles are 2019 Ford Explorers that will be added to the current fleet as patrol vehicles. Corley said the department’s current fleet of vehicles is aging out. “Several of them have over 100,000 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
