It's been about a year that Encore Developmental Service in Clinton has had a laundry list of safety issues to address at its aging facility on Clinton's east side.

On the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday, Executive Director Stephanie Coonce told Regional Radio they have some positive momentum going on addressing the issues that came up around a year ago after a visit from the Illinois State Fire Marshal's office.

Coonce says it's nice to have something happening and get a start on the list of things they have to do.

While it is nice to see the fire alarm system started, Coonce indicates trying to work with the Illinois Fire Marshal's office has been increasingly frustrated as they try to get professional plans to them, Coonce feels the target is changing.

Coonce is encouraged they continue to get extensions on deadlines for the project's completion and is happy to have something tangible to report to the Fire Marshal's office. She wishes the good faith efforts would be returned from them as Encore wants their facility to be safe for their clients and workers.