CLINTON — The city council had a light agenda for its September 3 regular meeting.  Commissioner John Wise presided in the absence of interim mayor Tom Edmunds.

Commissioner of streets and public improvements Ken Buchanan reported on sidewalk work progressing on the square.

“As you know, the sidewalk project is moving along really well,” Buchanan said.  “They should have it done in plenty of time for Apple ‘N Pork (Festival).”

Buchanan also noted the progress on the city’s new subdivision.  The street and curbs were installed and sidewalks were beginning at the time of the council meeting.

“And, starting Thursday (Sept. 5), the crew is supposed to be here to do the resurfacing of Liberty Lane,” Buchanan said.  “And, Leander Street.”

Wise reported he accompanied members of city staff on a tour of the water department facility.

“I think it was interesting, since some of the others had never been down there before,” Wise said.  “I think people don’t understand what all is in that building.”

Wise said the city might in the future arrange some public tours of the plant so people “can see how their money is being spent.”

The council approved the annual permit exemptions for the following vendors for the Apple ‘N Pork Festival: Vespasian Warner Public Library, Clinton Area Farmers & Artisans Market, Clinton Presbyterian Church and Country Junction.

Commissioners also approved to engineering agreements with Cummins Engineering for work on Liberty Lane, one for $12,649.80 and one for $14,998.80.  They also approved the installation of a warning light on a sewer department vehicle for $2,500 from Rahn Equipment.