Monterey Aldermen Approve Codes Director Position
Monterey Aldermen approved adding a codes director position Monday night, ending several years without one. Mayor Alex Garcia said the proposed salary would be a $15,000 annual salary plus 50 percent of the permit fees the position collects. Alderman Jamie Phillips said the proposed salary would help squeeze the position into the town’s budget. “I […]
Monterey Closer Than Ever To Much Needed Codes Director
Monterey closer to hiring a codes director and building inspector. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the position recently discussed in a work session, as an individual reached out wanting to take the job. Garcia said though the county had provided a codes director to help Monterey, the town needs to have its own. “You know […]
Speed Bumps Coming To Reduce Crain Street Speeding
Monterey will install two sets of speed bumps on Crain Street in an effort to reduce speeding and improve safety. The move comes after the town’s Street Committee elected to look into installing a flashing sign on Crain Street. Street Committee Chairman Larry Bennett said the estimated cost to install a flashing sign would have […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Riverkeeper Lawsuit Settlement
Monterey’s Board of Aldermen voted to approve a settlement of the Tennessee Riverkeeper lawsuit after a closed-door executive session with the town’s attorney. The environmental group sued the town for allegedly exceeding sewer discharge limits. The terms of the settlement were not publicly discussed. However, Attorney Evan Wright said the settlement terms are basically 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 Police Request To Use Former Sewer Plant
The Monterey Police Department wants to use the Old Sewer Plant on Woodcliff Drive as an additional police facility. Sergeant Larry Bates said the plant sits close to the department’s firing range. Bates said the facility would be useful to store range equipment. “Nothing that can be stolen, not guns or anything like that,” Bates […]
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 Looking Searching For Grant Match Funds
Monterey searching its budget to find money for matching costs for two ARP grants. Monterey Finance Committee Chairman Jamie Phillips said the town had some issues putting together a tight budget this past budget season. Phillips said he was caught by surprise when he recently discovered matching funds that will need to be provided for […]
Monterey Awards Bid For Drainage Cleanup, Needs Easements
Monterey will begin work soon to address drainage issues within Stamps Hollow Creek. The project will entail cleanout and reshaping of the creek and drainage channel between Industrial Drive and East Railroad Avenue. The project will also feature a bio-rentention stormwater basin area adjacent to Whitaker Park. Consulting Engineer Jerry Warren said the project has […]
Monterey Sewer Overflow Lawsuit Nearing Settlement
A sewer lawsuit filed against the town of Monterey six months ago expected to be settled. The environmental group Tennessee Riverkeeper sued Monterey, alleging overflow issues in the sewer department. Monterey City Attorney Evan Wright said TDEC has provided a letter stating that Monterey is in compliance with environmental regulations. “I have been in communications […]
