Monterey Aldermen Approve Administrator Charter Change
The Monterey Board of Aldermen ratified the town’s Private Act Charter amendment during a special called meeting Monday. The move means the town can begin the process of hiring a City Administrator to oversee the workings of the government. The Aldermen asked the legislature during its spring session to approve the measure, a change to […]
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 Board Approves Needed Water And Sewer Increase
The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved a water and sewer rate increase Monday night to address a budget deficit and rising production costs. Vice Mayor Kevin Peters said the town currently faces a deficit of approximately $900,000 following the departure of the Perdue chicken plant. Peters said the town has not implemented a rate increase […]
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 […]
Monterey Soccer Field Success After First Game
The Monterey High School Boys Soccer Team played its first game on the new Black Bottom Multi-use field Tuesday. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the field held up very well despite the field not being 100 percent ready. Garcia said he was pleased to see all the hard work the Board of Aldermen put into […]
Study: Monterey Needs To Increase Water And Sewer Rates
Monterey needs to improve revenue in both its water and sewer operations with residents paying half of what they should. That finding shared with the Board of Aldermen Monday night as Consultant Sarah Chandler of consulting firm Jackson Thornton shared study findings. Chandler said the biggest discrepancy showed in sewer rates. “You’re bringing in 73 […]
Monterey Officials Want To Address Community Events In Work Session
The Monterey Board of Aldermen is taking steps to revitalize its Standing Stone Day Celebration. The annual fall festival celebrates the Native American heritage of the town. Mayor Nathan Walker said a work session has been scheduled to address declining participation. “We just want to try to see what we can do to bring the […]
Rising Chemical Prices Cause Monterey To Discuss Water Rate Increase
Monterey’s engineering team recommended the Board of Aldermen to increase water rates by eight percent. Water Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the city is seeing a rise in supply costs. “I went over this with the water and sewer committee, and I went over it with the finance committee,” Jarrett said. “Obviously, we cannot just […]
Monterey Aldermen Select One Bank For Sewer Plant Line Of Credit
The Monterey Board of Aldermen has selected One Bank to establish a $6 million line of credit to build its new sewage treatment plant. Mayor JJ Reels said the town received five bids for the funding. Reels said One Bank was approved after reviewing closing costs and interest rates. “We’re being funded through the USDA, […]
Monterey Seeking Grant To Improve Whitaker Park Sidewalk, Extend Trail
Monterey will seek grant funding to renovate and install new sidewalks in the downtown area. The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved moving forward with the funding possibility Monday. Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer said the town could repair walkways along Commercial Avenue. “Now that we have the new trail section that links the high school and […]
