Tag Archives: Mayor JJ Reels

The Monterey Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday has been rescheduled due to Mayor JJ Reels entering quarantine. “My son tested positive for COVID yesterday, and we’re following CDC guidelines as far as quarantining goes when a family member tests positive,” Reels said. “Just to be on the safe side, it is best to reschedule.” Reels said the new meeting time ... Read More »

The town of Monterey will look at ways to increase security at Bee Rock after safety concerns voiced by the nearby Garden Inn. A City Law Committee meeting Tuesday with Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec resulted in three options to discourage unlawful activity. Mayor JJ Reels said one of those being a gate preventing vehicles from entering the Bee ... Read More »

Monterey is ready to begin phase three of its storm water mitigation project as soon as possible. Mayor JJ Reels said this phase will address culvert released water from East Railroad Drive to Industrial Drive. Reels said bank repairs will be the first step in the process. “Once you release that water it’s going to start taking the path of ... Read More »

Site preparations began Tuesday for a new wastewater treatment plant in the town of Monterey. Mayor JJ Reels said the state of the art facility will expand the number of sewer connections the system can handle. “It’s going to be a great accomplishment for the town,” Reels said. “It allows us to start developing exit 300, which will greatly enhance ... Read More »

Monterey will re-advertise its vacant codes position after the Board of Aldermen voted to not hire the one candidate that applied. The motion failed 6-2 Monday with Aldermen Alex Garcia and Amy Martin in favor of the hire. Mayor JJ Reels said the decision was a disappointment. “We’re having to send people that need building inspection or building permits to Cookeville ... Read More »

Clarification on the hiring process. That is what the Monterey Board of Aldermen sought to achieve during Monday’s special called meeting, but yet again, more individual disputes broke out. The lone item on the agenda was to review the power and authority of the board and Mayor in relation to the Civil Service Board. The three-member board serves as the ... Read More »

Monterey’s project extending water and sewer lines off exit 300 is coming to a close. Mayor JJ Reels said crews switched to the new water line Thursday, which is one of the final steps to close the contract. “After that’s done, the contractor now I think they will be finished with it,” Reels said. “Then, we’ll have to get the ... Read More »

Monterey Alderman Bill Wiggins has challenged some members of the board regarding allegations made against him. At a previous meeting when Wiggins was appointed to fill the Ward four seat, Alderman Amy Martin questioned Wiggins about an alleged Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation. Wiggins said the remarks of alleged bank fraud and incorrect minutes harmed his reputation. “I have thought either a ... Read More »

The town of Monterey wants to work with T-DOT to address drainage issues along Commercial Avenue. Mayor JJ Reels said a sink hole that has opened in front of Monterey High School is a major concern. “There is a hole that is getting bigger five feet off the road, and it’s probably 10 feet deep, and it is getting wider,” ... Read More »

Former Mayor Bill Wiggins will rejoin the Monterey Board of Aldermen after being sworn in Monday. Members of the board voted 5-2 in favor of Wiggins but not without discussion of an alleged Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation. “I actually contacted the Comptroller,” Mayor J.J. Reels said during the meeting. “And they said the only thing they are authorized to say and ... Read More »