Tag Archives: Monterey

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 »

The need for further renovations to Monterey’s Cate-Gill building were discussed Thursday night at a meeting of the Monterey Building and Grounds Committee. Brad Vaughn of Monterey Medical LLC said there has been work done to improve the interior of the building. Vaughn said that tiles are being replaced and the steps are being painted black. “When we toured with ... Read More »

The Monterey Depot Museum Caboose got a new coat of paints thanks to two volunteers stepping up. Monterey Depot Historical Society Volunteer Larry Vaden said he and Jimmy Whitaker heard there was a need to repaint and the two offered their services. Vaden said it was the rare occasion that overcast weather conditions helped an outdoor paint job. “The clouds ... Read More »

The town of Monterey has pledged $30,000 to go towards a concert coming this fall. The Board of Aldermen approved the expenditure in a special called meeting Thursday night. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the event is being organized by Magna 1 Lubricant Owner Chris Landers. ‘We’re extremely excited about it,” Cleary said. “I am glad the city managed the ... Read More »

Monterey has proposed new employee policies that would limit the mayor’s authority over personnel decisions. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session Monday with MTAS HR Consultant John Grubbs. Grubbs said he drafted a new handbook that includes the responsibilities of the Civil Service Board. “Through this adoption, you have removed the power from the mayor,” Grubbs ... Read More »

Monterey will have its first reading of an ordinance that allows special event alcohol consumption at its July 12th Board of Aldermen meeting. Members of the board and City Attorney Will Mullins reviewed the proposed draft in a work session Monday. Mullins said the ordinance was modeled after Sparta’s with some language changes. “What we wanted to add to Sparta’s ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man responsible for more than 100 deceased cattle in a Monterey animal cruelty case. Ricky Dake was charged with 14 counts of animal cruelty and one count of failure to dispose of dead live stock Thursday. Sheriff Eddie Farris said Dake recently moved to the Putnam County community from Missouri and had ... 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 »

A Monterey juvenile has been charged with driving without a license and insurance and due care after a two car accident Wednesday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the juvenile driver was with two adult passengers traveling west on Interstate 40 near mile marker 295. The driver was in the left lane and lost control while overtaking another vehicle. The ... Read More »

The town of Monterey hopes to have a first reading of its new beer ordinance by July. During a Thursday Beer Board work session, members gave City Attorney Willard Mullins the go ahead to use Sparta’s ordinance as a base point. “Are you okay with me taking theirs, seeing what problems I see with it and then seeing me trying ... Read More »