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Commission approves Freedom Rock on courthouse lawn; fundraising and cost estimates discussed
Summary
Commissioners approved a request to install a Freedom Rock on the courthouse lawn and heard that painting and site work would require fundraising estimated at roughly $20,000 for the whole project and $2,000 for painting.
Neosho County commissioners unanimously approved a request to place a Freedom Rock on the courthouse lawn on June 3 after representatives from the project committee said they had consulted the city about siting and that the rock would not obstruct the stop sign or traffic sight lines.
Project representatives told the commission they had secured a $2,000 donation from the American Legion SAL to cover the artist’s painting fee (administration fee) and requested county permission to set the rock and pour concrete; the committee estimated the entire project would cost at least $20,000 and asked the county to consider any contributions.
One commissioner moved for approval and another seconded; the motion passed on an aye vote. Commissioners asked to see formal plans and noted typical liability and placement policies would govern the project; a county staff member said the proposed placement should be covered under existing county policy for monuments and memorials.
Ending: Project organizers said they would continue fundraising and produce formal site plans for county review; painting was expected about one year out, after concrete work and rock installation.
