The regular Monticello Village Board meeting last week was preceded by a Public Hearing. Bart Nies, of Delta III Engineering, presented attendees with the Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter Assessments for the North Monroe Street Project. Nies told attendees that the project had been completed two months ahead of schedule and under budget. He noted that most assessments came in 25% -30% below the estimates that had been presented in February. Nies also answered questions about remaining landscaping issues, water runoff issues, and the placement of manhole covers, as well as others.

The board pa...