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Town of Monterey     PO Box 97    Monterey, TN  38574

Monterey Municipal Building is located  at

302 E. Commercial Ave., Monterey, TN 38574

Phone: 931-839-3770 or 931-839-2323

Fax: 931-839-3933

Town of Monterey 
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
MAYOR 
Richard Godsey
1021 E. Commercial Ave.
Monterey, TN 38574
839-3187 (Home)
ALDERMEN
First Ward
Dale Welch (Term ends 2012)
303 E. Tayes Ave.
Monterey, TN 38574
Phone: 931-303-5156
Ernest Hodge (Term ends 2010)
517 N. Elm St.
Monterey, TN 38574
Phone: 931-839-3426
Second Ward
Mark E. Farley (Term ends 2012)
1020 Farley Ave.
Monterey, TN 38574
839-3701 (Home)
Richard L. Smith (Term ends 2010)
206 Volunteer Way
Monterey, TN  38574
839-7402 (Home)
Third Ward
Billy R. Whalen, Jr. (Term ends 2010)
112  E. Stratton Ave.
Monterey, TN 38574
839-7609 (Home)
Peggy Matheney (Term ends 2012)
323 Woodcliff Rd.
Monterey, TN  38574
839-3305 (Home)
Fourth Ward
Jeff Hicks, vice mayor (Term ends 2012)
106 E. Crawford Ave.
Monterey, TN 38574
839-2587 (Home)
Ted Sheckler (Term ends 2010)
103 E. Louis Ave.
Monterey, TN 38574
839-6092 (Home)


THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF MONTEREY, PUTNAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT THE MONTEREY MUNICIPAL BUILDING OF SAID TOWN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AT 6:00 PM.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Richard Godsey Upon roll call the following aldermen were present: Dale Welch                 Ernest Hodge              Ted Sheckler               Jeff Hicks                    Mark Farley                                                    Peggy Matheney         Billy Whalen                                                                           There being a quorum present, and so declared, the following business was transacted: 

Invocation:  Verna Seager, Pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy

 Pledge to the flag:  Mayor Richard Godsey 
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 5, 2009 MINUTES:  Mark Farley made a motion and was seconded by Jeff  Hicks to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2009 minutes.  All present voted yes.  Motion carried.   
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS:  Ted Sheckler made a motion and was seconded by Jeff Hicks to pay the bills as listed.  All present voted yes.  Motion carried.  
3RD READING OF ORDINANCE #469 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR PROPERTY ON 315 WEST STEWART FROM R-1 TO R-2 ZONING DISTRICT:  (There was a public hearing held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.)  Jeff Hicks  made a motion and was seconded by Billy Whalen to pass 3rd Reading of Ordinance #469.  All present voted yes. Motion carried.
 3RD READING OF ORDINANCE #470 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR (30) TRACTS LOCATED ALONG EAST STRATTON, HOLLY STREET AND PRICE AVENUE TO BE REZONED FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 ZONING DISTRICT:  Jeff Hicks  made a motion and was seconded by Dale Welch to pass the 3rd Reading of Ordinance #470.  All present voted yes. Motion carried.   
2ND READING OF ORDINANCE #471 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR A TRACT LOCATED ON NORTH CHESTNUT TO BE REZONED R-1 TO C-2:  Jeff Hicks made a motion and was seconded by Billy Whalen to pass the 2nd Reading of Ordinance #471.  All present voted yes.  Motion carried. 
2ND READING OF ORDINANCE #472 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONN FOR TWO (2) TRACTS LOCATED ALONG EAST RAILROAD AND EAST STEWART AVENUE TO BE REZONED FROM R-1 TO C-1 ZONING DISTRICT:  Jeff Hicks made a motion and was seconded by Billy Whalen to pass the 2nd Reading of Ordinance #472.  All present voted yes.  Motion carried. 
1ST READING OF ORDINANCE #473 – AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MONTEREY PLANNING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS:  Jeff Hicks made a motion and was seconded by Ted Sheckler to pass 1st Reading of Ordinance #473.  All present voted yes.  Motion carried. 
1ST READING OF ORDINANCE #474 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR TWO TRACTS LOCATED ON EAST NEW AVENUE TO BE REZONED FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO C-2:  Billy Whalen made a motion.  This failed due to lack of second. 
DISCUSSION CONCERNING WALKER HOLLOW WATER PROJECT:  Shannon Davis addressed the board and explained the situation of the water where they live.  She stated that this is unsafe for her and her family as well as the other residents that have sulfur water wells.  She asked the board to consider passing a Resolution allowing for a grant to bring the water to this area.  She also stated that Putnam County, John Mark Windle and other representatives stated that they would do all they could to help the Town come up with the matching monies for this project.  Michelle Price addressed the board and explained the Resolution.  After some discussion, Dale Welch made a motion and was seconded by Ted Sheckler to pass this Resolution.  All present voted yes.  Motion carried.
 OLD BUSINESS:   Jeff Hicks stated that they are going to try to start digging for the bandstand on Thursday. 
NEW BUSINESS:  There was none. 
PUBLIC COMMENT:  Pastor James Johnson from Monterey Methodist Church addressed the board and thanked them for allowing the streets to be closed on Halloween.  It was a great success. 
ADJOURNMENT:  Peggy Matheney made a motion and was seconded by Ted Sheckler to adjourn the meeting.                                                                                        ______________________________                                                                                    Richard Godsey, Mayor     Attest:  ___________________________Ella Dishman, Office Manager 



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