Tag Archives: Mayor JJ Reels

The Monterey Planning Commission has three new members after Mayor JJ Reels decided to replace two of them with the other resigning. Jeff Hicks resigned for personal reasons and will be replaced by local business owner John Phillips. Shannon McGee and Jim Wolfgram will replace Morris Stamps and Charles “Pokey” Looper. Reels said he wanted different members that brought new ... Read More »

The Monday night Monterey Board of Aldermen meeting has been postponed after at least one city employee tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor JJ Reels said no member of the board was exposed to the employee. However, out of abundance of caution the board postponed the meeting until October 19. Also, Reels said the city has seen several confirmed cases from ... Read More »

Monterey has been granted a summary judgement Friday on the easement for Bee Rock. Monterey Mayor JJ Reels said the dispute was between the city and near by property owners over the trail leading to Bee Rock. Reels said visitors had become afraid to take the trail but now Monterey will control the trail indefinitely. “It’s just a relief to ... Read More »

The Monterey Board of Aldermen is considering applying for a $600,000 FEMA grant to fix its storm water drainage system. Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer said flooding caused by the storm drain issue has caused thousands of dollars in damage each year. “This could really address issues for city property, businesses, and residents,” Kupferer said. “I really feel like he’s really ... Read More »