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Clinton Mayor To Present Research on DJWH Ambulance Service Options At City Council Meeting

The Clinton City Council convenes tonight for their final November meeting.

The Council tonight will approve the purchase of a new Chevy Impala from Baum Chevrolet Buick for the Police Department. Clinton Police Chief Mike Reidy says the purchase of this vehicle comes as a part of a grant they received and will bring all their vehicles up to date within a year.

[audio:councilpreview1.mp3]Chief Reidy on Vehicle Purchase[/audio]

"Goosenecks Grill" restaurant, currently located at Weldon Springs will be relocating to downtown Clinton and are seeking to take advantage of the the City's Revolving Loan Fund. Clinton Mayor Carolyn Peters says the Council will seek to approve their loan tonight as the loan will cover their start up costs associated with the relocation.

[audio:councilpreview2.mp3]Mayor Peters on Goosenecks Relocation[/audio]

Mayor Peters also has planned to make a presentation regarding the Dr. John Warner Hospital's ambulance situation. The Mayor says she has researched ways to keep the ambulance service in Clinton without the hospital being responsible for the cost, which is the reason the hospital has chose to end the service.

[audio:councilpreview3.mp3]Mayor Peters Previewing Her Presentation[/audio]

Other items on the agenda tonight include approving street lights to be put up for the Douglas Subdivision through Ameren and also approving entering into an agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions in regards to the City's cable agreement with MediaCom.

The Council meets this evening at 7 pm at City Hall in the Council Chambers.

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