Sparta Mayor and Aldermen Approve Electric System

The May 7 meeting of the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen was a short one, with only a few items of import to go over. The main approvals for purchasing included pump rotating assemblies and bid items that will go towards vastly improving the city’s electric system.

The first was two Complete Pump Rotating Assemblies from Smith and Loveless Inc. The two assemblies were $54,860 and were spare pumps for the Wal-Mart and Ed Rogers Sewer Pump Stations. The second were Bid Items A and B, the former to Siemens Energy for $131,796, the latter to Siemens Industry for $226,074. The two were for Power Circuit Breakers at the Substation, per Patterson and Dewar Engineers' Procurement Process.

“We met with the engineers,” said Mayor Lowery. “They made the statement to us that we will have one of the most reliable electric systems in the nation.” He later remarks, “I think it’s going to better for the residents of Sparta and future industry for Sparta, and White County included as well.”

Other business included a promotion and hiring. Zach Hodge was promoted to Truck Driver after obtaining his CDL, or Commercial Driver’s License, which gives legal authorization to operate large vehicles like semi-trucks or buses. A new street laborer was also approved.

The last item was with the city’s Beer Board, after the Board of Mayor and Aldermen dismissed. A Special Events Permit was approved for Don Sergio and Calfkiller Brewery, giving permission during the Green Market events they serve at during this year.

The next regularly scheduled Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled for May 21. The Board meets every first and third Thursday of the month at City Hall. The meetings are open to the public and livestreamed at Sparta, TN Media.