Aldermen Approve First Budget Reading, Still Need Tax Data
The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved the new city budget during a special called meeting Monday night. Mayor Alex Garcia said the board was required to conduct the first and second readings of the budget and tax rate ordinances to meet a July 1 deadline for the state comptroller. Garcia said the city is currently […]
Traffic Changes At Monterey’s Holly And Commercial
Right turns on red now prohibited at the intersection of Monterey’s Holly Street and Commercial Avenue. The decision follows a move by T-DOT to adjust the intersection’s layout to provide more clearance for turning vehicles. But drivers ignored a new stop line designed to accommodate large trucks. Mayor Alex Garcia said the intersection now a […]
Monterey Approves New Building Permit Fee Schedule
Monterey Aldermen approved a resolution Monday night to establish a new building permit fee schedule. The town’s new codes and building inspector has begun work. Mayor Alex Garcia said the fee schedule comes from the 2024 International Code Council book. Garcia said the town is taking steps to simplify how building permit fees are calculated. […]
Monterey Appoints Leonard To Civil Service Board
After a lengthy discussion Monday night, Monterey Aldermen appointed Jeff Leonard to fill a vacant spot on the town’s Civil Service Board. Aldermen originally tabled a decision last month, because some wanted Mayor Alex Garcia appointed. Alderman Bill Wiggins said the town created the Civil Service Board in the early 2000s, after a constant change […]
Monterey Proposes Raising Garbage Rates
Alderman Jamie Phillips proposed Monterey Officials raise garbage rates by $8 in an effort to make Monterey’s Sanitation Department sustainable. The proposal came Tuesday as Aldermen and the Finance Committee continued budget work. Mayor Alex Garcia said currently, the town is subsidizing the sanitation department. Garcia said that proposal could put too much burden on […]
Crain Street Residents Concerned About Safety, Speeding
Complaints about the safety of Monterey’s Crain Street prompted the Aldermen to schedule a meeting on what can be done to assist residents, pedestrians and motorists. Crain Street resident Brian Williams said the street has become a race track. He said the issue became worse when Burks Elementary officials rerouted traffic onto Crain Street. “Back […]
Crossville Street Stop Sign To Be Removed For Safety
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Alderman voted Monday night to remove a stop sign on Crossville Street citing safety issues. Mayor Alex Garcia said he and the chief of police had received numerous calls about the stop sign. It intersects with the vehicle pick-up and drop-off line at Burks Elementary School. Garcia used drone […]
Monterey Officials Asking Questions About Rate Error
Monterey Officials investigating why a water rate error undercharging the town’s customers went undiscovered since it began in 2020.
No Bids For Monterey Police Station Repairs
Monterey has not received any offers to repair the town’s police station since it started taking bids at the beginning of February.
Monterey Purchasing New Expanded Camera System
Monterey Aldermen approved a proposal to spend some $6,200 for a new camera system set to be installed throughout the city.
