City moves in new direction with historic preservation

After hearing feedback from members of the Design Review Board and a lengthy discussion, Fort Scott City Commissioners on June 17 approved a motion to establish a historic preservation commission and move toward a Certified Local Government.

Commissioner Matthew Wells’ motion included adoption of an ordinance for a seven-member historic preservation commission and to eliminate an item in the draft of the ordinance concerning the interior of buildings. The motion passed with a 4-1 vote.

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