Tag Archives: Monterey Board of Aldermen

Monterey needs to improve revenue in both its water and sewer operations with residents paying half of what they should. That finding shared with the Board of Aldermen Monday night as Consultant Sarah Chandler of consulting firm Jackson Thornton shared study findings. Chandler said the biggest discrepancy showed in sewer rates. “You’re bringing in 73 cents of every dollar 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’s engineering team recommended the Board of Aldermen to increase water rates by eight percent. Water Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the city is seeing a rise in supply costs. “I went over this with the water and sewer committee, and I went over it with the finance committee,” Jarrett said. “Obviously, we cannot just absorb 25 percent across the ... Read More »

The Monterey Board of Aldermen has selected One Bank to establish a $6 million line of credit to build its new sewage treatment plant. Mayor JJ Reels said the town received five bids for the funding. Reels said One Bank was approved after reviewing closing costs and interest rates. “We’re being funded through the USDA, and they don’t have all ... Read More »

Monterey will seek grant funding to renovate and install new sidewalks in the downtown area. The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved moving forward with the funding possibility Monday. Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer said the town could repair walkways along Commercial Avenue. “Now that we have the new trail section that links the high school and the elementary school, we have ... Read More »

This Week in the Upper Cumberland: the Monterey Board of Aldermen will meet. Business begins at 7:00 p.m. Monday at city hall. The Cookeville City Council meets at 4:00 p.m. Monday for a work session. Council members will make preparations for the Thursday council meeting at 5:30. Both meetings will take place at the Cookeville Municipal building. The Clay County ... Read More »

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 Monterey Board of Aldermen has dedicated a half a million dollars towards its new wastewater treatment plant. Engineer Nathan Green said the town putting its own money into the project increases the chances of receiving grant funding. “Monterey through rate increases that had happened from way back when has amassed a little nest egg that we could provide half ... 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 »

Former mayor Bill Wiggins among two nominees accepted Monday night to fill a vacant Board of Aldermen seat. Alderman Charles Looper suggested Wiggins to fill the vacant ward four position. Looper said despite past conflicts, he thinks Mayor JJ Reels and Wiggins can work together to benefit Monterey. “With JJ’s energy and enthusiasm and so forth and he (Wiggins) having ... Read More »