The Independence City Commission was asked to make a pair of proclamations at last night's meeting.

 Machelle Kohrn from the Esther Lowery Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution asked the commission to proclaim November National American Heritage Month.

All three commissioners agreed, with Tim Emert stating he thought it was a great idea.

Kohrn also asked for an official proclamation of Veterans Day. The commissioners unanimously approved both proclamations.

In other business, commissioners were asked to adjourn condemnation hearings on houses at 404 South 8^th Street and to rescind condemnation of 1000 North 4^th street. The commissioners agreed and noted the homeowners' efforts to repair and refurbish both houses. Also approved was a bid for

$5.3 million by Nowak Construction to build the water line to the new Barlett soy bean plant.