Address changes proposed on Business 151 South

Board of Supervisors
By: 
Kim Brooks
Express Editor

     Jones County E911 is recommending address changes to businesses and residents along Business Highway 151 South in Monticello.

     While nothing has been finalized, E911 Coordinator Gary Schwab encourages those affected to either contact him (319-462-2735) or plan on attending the Tuesday, Dec. 19 Jones County Supervisor meeting.

     “I sent letters to all of the businesses and residents that might be affected to let them know what was being proposed,” warned Schwab.

     This stretch of roadway from roughly Stephen Motors to the Rotary Shelter (roadside park) has had several different names over time: Amber Road, Business Highway 151, and S. Main Street, just to name a few. Schwab is recommending the entire roadway be renamed S. Main Street.

     “This has been a confusing issue for a long time now,” he told the county supervisors.

     Schwab worked with the City of Monticello to come up with a plan that works best for everyone, knowing that the city could one-day annex several of the businesses.

     From the farthest point south, Schwab said the city asked that the Ballou properties be left alone, but that the roadside park would receive its own S. Main Street address.

     What was previously named 197th Street near Oak Street Logistics and Kerps Service Center will be renamed Pontiac Drive. Schwab said those businesses that face S. Main Street but utilize Pontiac Drive would have S. Main Street addresses, as requested by the City of Monticello.

     In terms of the address numbering system, Schwab said it would follow the city’s addressing scheme.

     “We’ll change it now with street and addressing so people won’t have to change their address twice,” offered Schwab, referencing the city’s proposed annexation plan.

     Maps of the proposed changes are available in the E911 office.

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