Tag Archives: Mayor JJ Reels

The data from a Monterey traffic study has been corrupted and will have to be redone. Mayor JJ Reels said he received a call from TDOT about the Stratton Avenue-Holly Street Traffic Study. Reels said T-DOT informed him the data could not be downloaded from the hardware. “They’re having to get new software and some stuff, they don’t know how ... Read More »

Monterey is expected to name a new committee next week to review liquor and beer ordinances that would change the town’s charter. The purpose of the committee is to rewrite the ordinances to follow Tennessee Code Annotated. Mayor JJ Reels said the process will take some time as the entire alcohol consumption chapter will be reviewed. “You almost have to ... Read More »

Monterey is starting the process of refurbishing two railroad crossings within the city limits. Board of Alderman approved opening the project for bids was approved. Mayor JJ Reels said the crossings at Poplar and Elm Street are the focus of the work. “They’re basically redoing the whole railroad crossing,” Reels said. “Like I said, they are going to make it ... Read More »

Monterey’s Meadow Creek park has expanded as the town completed the purchase of a neighboring seven acre lot. Included with the $43,500 price tag was an undocumented waterfall that needed a name. Mayor J.J Reels said the official title will be known as, “Meadow Creek Falls.” “Right now, it is not much of a waterfall. It is more of a ... Read More »

Monterey approved moving forward with negotiations to purchase seven acres of land to expand Meadow Creek Park, during Monday nights Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. During the meeting Mayor JJ Reels said he thinks the town can get all the purchasing costs covered for around $46,000. Reels said moving quickly on this property will be in the best interest ... Read More »

Monterey broke ground this week on its water and sewer line project off exit 300. The aging water line running from South Holly Street to the Bee Rock Overlook will be replaced. Mayor JJ Reels said sewer lines are also being added. “Right now, they are cutting the pavement from Bee Rock up to about the Hardee’s, where we are ... Read More »

PurchaseThe town of Monterey is considering the purchase of a seven acre lot to expand its Meadow Creek Park. The land includes a scenic waterfall and natural bluffs for rock climbing. Mayor J.J. Reels said the land presents an opportunity to add more attractions to the park east of the lake. “We are just looking to expand our ability to ... Read More »

Monterey will address concerns of fire coverage in the city by exploring options to purchase a new ladder truck. Mayor JJ Reels said after Saturday’s Perdue Plant fire, it became evident the city needs to find the funding for the safety of the community. “We had a fire at one of our most important businesses in the city, if not ... Read More »

The town of Monterey is requesting T-DOT to conduct two traffic studies to remove a set of traffic signals. The intersections of Commercial Avenue and Poplar Street and Stratton Avenue and Holly Street are up for review. Mayor JJ Reels said traffic would flow better if both intersections used stop signs. “The one on Commercial has been one that has ... Read More »

Monterey Aldermen will fill the vacant second ward seat at the November meeting after a sometimes contentious discussion Monday. The board offered two nominations to fill the seat Monday night, but Mayor JJ Reels voted twice to stop the decision. Farley’s motion to move forward passed 4-3. Then, Reels voted no to make it 4-4. Reels then exercised his ability ... Read More »