For months now, Clinton residents have been enjoying a nicely paved North Center Street in Clinton but it is not coming without headaches for City officials.

ADA compliant work was not part of original planning on the project until it was brought to light by a concerned resident. Public Works Director Steve Lobb told the Clinton City Council Monday night at their second monthly meeting that work has yet to be complete.

Commissioner of Accounts and Finance Tom Edmonds indicates he has stopped making payments on the work until it is complete. He was backed by Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements Ken Buchanan.

The challenge with this approach, and according to Lobb, could trigger a lot of legal work to be done by the City attorney. He says because this is a federally funded project, this type of action was banned but Lobb says it used to be necessary so situations the City finds itself in could be avoided.

Lobb did mention they continue to be in contact with the contractor about the work needing to be done. 

Also at the Monday night City Council meeting:

>>Commissioner Buchanan informed the Council it is the monthly brush pick-up week and reminded residents of the size limits on brush piles. He indicates they are seeing residents putting out piles that easily exceed the limits set in place several years ago. 

>>Commissioner Edmonds gave another positive update regarding sales tax figures in Clinton.

>>Commissioner of Public Safety Dan Ballenger offered an update about the Fire Department's search for a new fire engine and says they are close to having something to present to the Council that will be well below budget.

>>The Council approved Jim Brady to the Warner Hospital and Health Services Board

>>The Council approved Marilyn Black to the City of Clinton Tree Commission