Monticello Live

Compost equipment shed – $30,000
Weight scales – $60,000
Computer & printer- $1,500

Diagnostic computer for engine analysis – $1,900

Used automated trash truck – $60,000

$18,000 for new meter reading truck.

Steven Morris of Morris and Associates addressed the City Council Wednesday evening with a slide presentation of his findings of damage and needed repairs to City Hall and the Police Building.

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In a recent Quorum Court meeting, Drew County JP approved a resolution supporting  Arkansas industries, such as logging and farming, over Neosho Muckets and Rabbitfoot Mussels.

A camper trailer being used as a deer camp near Rye in Cleveland County, exploded around 8:30 pm, Friday night.

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The Monticello City Council, Monday night, gave final approval to the $10,000,000 water system improvement project.

The interest rate of 4.39%, and the payment will be around $600,000/year for 30 years, for a total of $18,000,000.

Imediately after the vote, Mayor Allen Maxsell to the council, “Everybody in the city is going to thank you.”

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Monticello’s City Council, Thursday night, discussed suggested changes to the city dog ordinance. Some council member described the current ordinance as “adequate, if enforced.”

Others said the fines need to be increased, since the current fines were set in 1972.

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