After Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen took a moment to honor high school athletes Grant Slatten and Gracie Dodgen for their record-setting careers on the basketball courts, they took a moment to recognize National Clerk’s Week and present all the city’s clerks with a token of appreciation.
“We want to say thank you to every person who works in some capacity for the city of Sparta as a clerk or reporter,” Mayor Jeff Young said. “We want you to know that we appreciate you.”
After recognizing the city’s clerks and reporters, the board got down to business, passing Ordinance 21-936 to amend the digital “Zoning Map, Sparta, Tennessee, March 2021” changing approximately 0.22 acres of property on Fred Hill Road from M-1 to C-D at the request of property owner Megan Dodson and after having a public hearing at which no one was present to oppose the change.
The board then unanimously passed Resolution 21-562 – A Resolution to apply to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for H.O.M.E. Grant funds. The resolution authorized the city to apply for the maximum amount of the grant, $375,000, none of which requires a matching contribution from the city itself.
The board also approved a property tax change of assessment for First Baptist Church on property located on North Spring Street.
The aldermen approved four items under purchasing and made three personnel decisions during the meeting as well.
After the city’s department heads reported to the board about how their day-to-day operations have been proceeding, the floor was opened for comments from members of the audience.
Tina Lomax, of Seeds of Hope TN, who was present along with several of the organizations board members, addressed the board. Lomax was present to ask the city to partner with the Seeds of Hope TN organization as they work to combat homelessness in White County and to secure a permanent building in which to be able to conduct business as well as provide shelter. The board listened as Lomax discussed the need in the community for aid and the number of persons currently without permanent housing in Sparta. As this portion of the meeting is set aside for citizens, the board did not comment on Lomax’s presentation.
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