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All members of the Monticello City Council met Tuesday night to discuss the update to the city’s water deposit ordinance, among other minor agenda items.
Mayor Jason Akers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., and the minutes from the previous month’s meeting were approved.
The only item in unfinished business was the Ordinance updating the city’s water deposit fees. The August 26 meeting was the third time the Ordinance was read and after some discussion about whether to enact an emergency clause, the Ordinance was passed without the emergency clause. This Ordinance will go into effect later this year.
The new Ordinance will allow the City water office to refund customers water deposit as a credit on their bill, if the bill has been paid on time for twelve consecutive months.
Resolutions to accept grant funding for the Monticello Airport were authorized. These funds are designated to build a new hangar at the airport.
A Resolution to adopt a new policy for a free, special pick up program was passed as well as a Resolution to purchase a Drone for the police department. The 2025 Alcohol Beverage Control Fund budget was amended for this purchase. Mayors Akers and Councilman Mark Tiner stated that the reason for this new purchase is because the technology is outdated on the current equipment and a new requirements are being imposed for all drones to be American made for any governmental use.
Monticello A&P Commission hired a Marketing Director and a Resolution was passed to amend the A&P Commission budget for this venture.
Resolutions to declare 616 E. McCloy St. and 309 E. Shelton St. nuisance properties were introduced. One property owner was present and requested more time to repair his property and bring it up to code. The council granted the request for time and will follow up with City Inspector Brian Rodgers. Councilman McRae spoke to the other property on the agenda, stating reasons for delays. The council extended the time for repair on that property also.
A Resolution to impose a lien on 1030 Highway 278 E was passed unanimously. City crews have completed work at this property earlier this year.
Before adjournment, Akers noted all the streets that have been and are scheduled to be paved in Monticello.
