Monterey Awaiting Governor Signature For Admin Role
Monterey officials awaiting a resolution signature from Governor Lee to begin the formal process of creating a city administrator position. Mayor Alex Garcia said the city board must approve the change with a two-thirds majority vote once the resolution is signed. Garcia said the goal is to have the new contractual position filled and active […]
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 […]
New Monterey Budget Includes Garbage Rate Increase
With final tweaks still to come, Monterey Aldermen passed the new fiscal year budget on first and second reading Monday night. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said officials closely examined bills in many areas and found some areas of savings. As for rates the town charges, the Finance Committee has been looking at raising garbage rates […]
Phillips Says MTAS Meeting Helped With Budget Process
Monterey Finance Committee Chairman Jamie Phillips said his recent meeting with MTAS has helped him better understand the town’s budget. Phillips said during the meeting, MTAS provided some ideas to help overcome this year’s budget starting spot of a $1 million shortfall. For example, Phillips said MTAS recommended selling off unsustainable departments like the sanitation, […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Budget On Final Reading
Monterey Board of Aldermen adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year after its third reading. The budget includes a three percent property tax increase. The process began with a 17-cent increase. With effort and consideration, the board cut some of the tourism marketing and department purchases budget to compensate and prevent a more significant […]
Monterey Passes New Budget, Approves Water and Sewer Rate Increases
City of Monterey passed its new fiscal year budget on the third reading. The final budget includes an assistant at the Monterey Depot Museum. Town officials will pursue grant money to help grow the fire department. The new tax rate is set at $1.36. The Water and Sewer Fund will receive $2,649,500 in appropriations. Nathaniel […]
