Sparta Approves Process To Begin City Hall Roof, HVAC Replacement
City of Sparta officials launching the process to replace the City Hall roof and HVAC system. The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Thursday night to accept bids for the two projects. Mayor Jerry Lowery said he received pictures earlier this week during a heavy rain event, showing it raining harder insider the building than outside. […]
Sparta Board Of Aldermen Approves Water System Upgrades
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approves upgrades for city-wide water systems, including sludge cleaner The board met Thursday to discuss proposals for a new city-wide water-delivery hydraulics system, treatment plant flocculator, and sludge cleaner for the flocculator. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that the current hydraulics system for the city was not powerful […]
Sparta Plans To Pave Six Miles In The New Fiscal Year
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a paving bid Thursday night that sets the rate per ton for the fiscal year. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said prices came in double over last year, so he adjusted the paving plan. “We were anticipating something along these lines, and we gave ourselves a lot of cushion when […]
Sparta Moves Forward On Updating Historic District Guidelines
The Sparta Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Thursday to solicit proposals to update design guidelines for the historic district. A work session was held prior to the board’s consideration with members of the Historic Zoning Commission. Chair Kim Griffin called the move, “Necessary,” to preserve the downtown area. “We got a small town feel,” Griffin […]
Sparta Experiencing 100 Week Lead Times To Receive Transformers
Lead times for electrical gear has Sparta waiting extended periods to receive purchases. The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of seven pad mount transformers. Utility Manager Belva Bess said delivery will take 100 weeks. “I know a lot of construction people are having to halt construction over in Algood and stuff because they […]
Sparta Amends Political Sign Code, Giving Property Owner Choice Of Size
The Sparta Board of Aldermen has approved a change to its municipal code removing a size limit for political campaign signs. The original ordinance says signage can not exceed four square feet in area. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said he recommended simplifying the code to give private property owners the choice on signage. “There are […]
Sparta Paving Bid Comes In Low, More Streets Could Be Fixed
Sparta has approved paving bids to address 25 percent of the city’s streets in the next fiscal year The aldermen awarded McMinnville’s Tinsley Asphalt the contract for all street paving during Thursday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said with prices coming in lower than last year, the city could […]
Sparta Expects To Complete Gateway Monument Project By Late-Summer
Bids will go out for Sparta’s gateway monument project Monday in hope to complete the project by late-summer. This comes following approval from the board of mayor and aldermen Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said there will be a recommendation of who to award the project to by Sparta’s next meeting on May 6. […]
Sparta Green Market Asks City For Clarification On Food Trucks
The Sparta Green Market is asking Sparta officials for clarification on its established food truck ordinance. The monthly farmer’s market attracts customers from across the state, but options for food for vendors is limited. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said the ordinance’s special event exemption should allow her to invite food trucks without city involvement. “I’m actually […]
