SC TO EXPAND FIRE DISTRICT

SCOTT CITY -- Residents outside city limits are now eligible for fire protection services from the Scott City Fire Department.

The Scott City Council approved an ordinance this week allowing residents outside the city to become members of the Fire District. A separate ordinance was approved for non-members, City Clerk Nona Walls said.

In other business:

Mayor Larry Forhan appointed Nadine Holder to the Illmo Housing Authority board and Jeff Schwettman, Don Mestemacher and Matt Venable to the volunteer fire department.

An ordinance requiring all liquor licenses to be due on July 1 passed.

An ordinance allowing bed and breakfast establishments in the city passed.