Tag Archives: City Administrator Brad Hennessee

Sparta city employees’ purchasing limits have been increased to save on time and gas. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said employees used to be limited to $100. Hennessee said when a material or tool exceeds that amount, workers had to come to city hall for approval. “They don’t have to bring it to me the way they’ve had to in the ... Read More »

Sparta wants to continue sewer rehabilitation with this year’s CDBG application. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said Bockman Way has been identified as a high priority area. “We’re hoping to get the sewer camera immediately, and our plans are to start in that area and work our way to the plant from there,” Hennessee said. “We’ll have a better feel for ... Read More »

Sparta has an agreement with Ben Lomand that will create an after hours phone line for city departments. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the one-year agreement costs $500 divided between the public works and electric departments. “The goal is to improve customer service, but a side benefit from that is it should be able to speak to a live operator ... Read More »

The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved repurposing budgeted money to replace a dead HVAC unit at Fire Station 2 Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the fire department has the money for the replacement but was budgeted for Fire Station #1. “The unit is completely out,” Hennessee said. “It’s over 20 years old and there has been a significant ... Read More »

Sparta installing new signs at the Oakland Drive and Sunrise Ridge Drive intersection following a resident’s concern for driver safety. Resident Paul Livingston asked for a stop sign after an almost collision. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said an engineering judgement resulted in two new arrow signs and striping leading into the curve. “The situation doesn’t merit any of the criteria ... Read More »

Sparta has discontinued paving for the calendar year leaving Crag Rock Village and the trails of South Carter Park. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the projects will restart in the spring. “They’re going to hold the price that we have now for the paving, so it shouldn’t hurt us from a financial standpoint, and it should be a better quality ... Read More »

Those driving to Sparta on Highway 111 will notice progress on new welcome signs while entering the city limits. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said even though the lettering is up on the gateway monuments, a few parts of the project remain. “The only thing that we are lacking now are the lights and the concrete pedestal mounts for the lights,” ... Read More »

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 can’t get their transformers,” Bess ... Read More »

The Sparta Board of Aldermen renewed its contract with Volunteer Wireless Thursday. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the agreement with Ben Lomand has no changes. Hennessee said the rate remains the same and is consistent with surrounding counties. The cable agreement is considered for renewal every 10 years. Read More »

Weather will decide if the second phase of Sparta’s repaving plan will be completed before the new year. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the contractor was set to begin Monday, but the company picked up an extra paving job with the state. “North Church, Quill E. Cove, the remainder of Turntable, Crosslin and the walking trail is what was phase ... Read More »