Monticello Live

Mayor David Anderson has confirmed that the City of Monticello will be taking over the official operations of the Monticello Sr. Citizens Center, effective July 3.

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The Monticello City Pool at McCloy Park and Jordan Park Splash Pad will be opening for the Summer season beginning May 27, 2017.

Public Pool and Splash Pad hours are Monday thru Saturday from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Sundays from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Reservations for parties can be made by calling 870-367-4400. Reservation times are between 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Monday thru Sunday.

The advertising and promotion commission met for the first time in several months, Thursday night.
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A former city employee, who used  his position as a clerk in the water office to gain information about a customer and fraudulently spent approximately $1,665.89 from that customers account, was sentenced in Drew County Court, Monday.

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Early voting Began Tuesday,  with a total of 81 votes being cast.

Wednesday, there were 63 more ballots cast, then 95 more on Thursday,  with 105 added Friday.   146  were cast on Monday.

Here is the breakdown by ward.
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The City of Monticello is now accepting applications for Seasonal Pool Lifeguards for the McCloy Public Pool and Jordan Splash Pad for the 2017 Summer Season. Must be Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Certified.

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The City of Monticello is currently accepting applications for the seasonal position of Pool Manager.

Experience with pool maintenance required.

Deadline to apply for this job is April 28, 2017.

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MLive visited with construction ecperts who had studied the lake levee situation, and here are some likelihoods for the required repair.

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Local attorney, Cliff Gibson, updated the MEDC (Monticello Economic Development Commission) on the status of a pending lawsuit, brought by PF Mays & Associates against the city and its mayor and council members, last year.

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The city budget/finance/streets committee met Tuesday night, in what turned out to be a two hour meeting.

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The City of Monticello currently has two openings for full-time positions in the Parks Department and at the Warehouse, working in a variety of areas.

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Former Monticello Mayor Zack Tucker accepted a guilty plea in Circuit Court this morning.

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The City Council voted Tuesday night to purchase a new 107 foot ladder truck for the fire department.

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