Tag Archives: Mayor Nathan Walker

Monterey has finally located a used ladder truck to purchase after searching for a couple of years. Mayor Nathan Walker said the town has received one bid from a Texas fire department that can move forward upon inspection. “Our fire chief should be going out to take a look at that and do his inspections hopefully very soon,” Walker said. ... Read More »

Monterey has funded a Native American presentation for this year’s Standing Stone Day. Mayor Nathan Walker said Aldermen approved $4,750 for the event. “We’re trying to work with the Standing Stone Historical Society and get the community back involved, get our business community back involved, get the region involved to come out and support it,” Walker said. Walker said with ... Read More »

A much anticipated Monterey traffic light project has been approved by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Nathan Walker said the work would bring back traffic lights at the Holly Street and Stratton Avenue intersection. “I know that a lot of Monterey citizens have been concerned about that, because right now, it’s just basically a three-way stop with a flashing light,” ... Read More »

Monterey wants to rebid a ladder truck purchase after just one bid was received. Mayor Nathan Walker said the truck’s age, mileage and condition did not match the city’s criteria. “Buying used equipment of course there is a lot of challenges,” Walker said. “You have to make sure everything is certified and maintenance is kept up to date. Obviously, we ... Read More »

The Monterey Building and Grounds Committee created a preliminary checklist on how to spend $200,000 of state funding Tuesday. The state budget included money to be specifically used to improve Meadow Creek Park and construct a soccer field. Mayor Nathan Walker said a good baseline to start at is $150,000 for a multi-use field. “We can’t obviously complete our vision ... Read More »

The idea of a new Monterey council that would oversee events and sports has been introduced. Mayor Nathan Walker said the concept resulted from a Monday night work session. Walker said the goal would be to bring all the community events and civic organizations together. “Of course, this was just the beginning stage of trying to put something like that ... Read More »

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 community together,” Walker said. “Maybe ... Read More »

Monterey is looking to add gas connections to city hall and the police station as a part of ongoing HVAC upgrades. Mayor Nathan Walker said a new unit has been approved at city hall and is currently being installed. Walker said bids for the police station will be considered next week. “Gas just runs more efficient and seems to last ... Read More »

The Monterey Downtown Incorporated Board has reformed. The group consists of local business owners that want to grow the town’s economic opportunities. Mayor Nathan Walker said the committee has worked over the last several months to resurrect the board. “There was a lot of business owners, a lot of business leaders here in our community that actually asked for it ... Read More »

The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved an outside firm to conduct a water and sewer rate study Monday night. Mayor Nathan Walker said the company will evaluate customer rates, usage and future projections. “So we can make sure that we’re getting the most value for our tax payer dollars really,” Walker said. “So, they’re going to go through everything and ... Read More »