Monterey Aldermen – Page 3

Monterey Awards Bid For Hwy 70 Sewer Extension Near I-40

Monterey Aldermen awarded a bid Monday night for the town’s Highway 70 sewer line extension project. The project will install new sewer lines on the east and west sides of Highway 70 and will connect to the current system that was installed at exit 300 on I-40. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said the original low […]

Monterey’s Stamps Hollow Creek To Get Drainage Cleanup

Monterey’s Stamps Hollow Creek will be cleaned up pending final approval from the state, helping with drainage in the area. Engineering Consultant Jerry Warren said a section of the creek from Industrial Avenue to the Sewer Lift Station has been clogged. Warren said invasive species, sediment, and trees have accumulated. Warren said plans have been […]

Monterey Forming Paving Street Plan, Needs Outlast Money

The Monterey Street Committee has begun efforts to form a street paving plan. Street Committee Chairman Larry Bennett said some streets need a total pavement replacement. Others have potholes that need to be repaired. Bennett said the final decision will be up to the town’s aldermen. “Each alderman in their ward will go around in […]

Monterey Promotes Officers To Stabilize Police Department

Monterey Police promoting three officers to leadership roles in the Police Department. Sergeant Andrew Neff promoted to Lieutenant, while Officer Blake Bennett and Officer Larry Bates promoted to Sergeant. Monterey Police Chief John Mackie said the promotions will help stabilize the police department. “The department has not had structure since the current administration, so I […]

Monterey Repairing Potholes At Meadow Creek & Bee Rock

Pothole repair coming to Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park and Bee Rock Overlook. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the number of potholes at Bee Rock is not as bad as compared to Meadow Creek Park. He said the repairs will cost the town an estimated $5,000. “I was out there today myself, and it almost, you […]

Monterey Tables Nomination Of New Civil Service Board Member

Monterey Aldermen tabled a decision Monday night to nominate a new member to the town’s Civil Service Board. The Civil Service Board handles the hiring and firing processes for the town. The town has an empty seat following Connie Bishop’s May resignation. Alderman Kevin Peters nominated Mayor Alex Garcia to take the seat, as Garcia […]

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 […]

Monterey Fire Hall Receiving New Awning

The Monterey Fire Department will be replacing the awning to help prevent water intrusion at the fire hall. The aldermen considered two bids, with one bid being $6,400 for a wood awning and a $10,000 bid for a metal awning. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said he believes the metal awning would be the better […]