The Clinton City Council Monday heard more positive reports regarding the latest sales tax figures.

Clinton Commissioner of Finance Tom Edmonds says the latest report shows taxes are nearly $200,000 ahead of this time last year.

Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements, Ken Buchanan reminded residents Center Street will be closed from the railroad tracks at the old Save A Lot location to Woodlawn and Business 51. 

Commissioner John Wise indicated the Illinois EPA did an inspection of the water treatment plant and points out there were minimal improvements pointed out.

The Council approved bids for building lots for $25,000 and out lots for $2,000. One bid for a building lot was withdrawn and another bid for $1,000 on the out lot was rejected. 

Last month, Steve Lobb informed the Council of a grant opportunity to improve a stretch of the sidewalk by Lincoln School in Clinton. The Council approved moving forward on the financial commitment portion of that opportunity.