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<br />Commissioner Bryant asked if they had property management or a way to know if there <br />is a problem with the property. Mr. Foley said with the neighborhood and town knowing <br />that this a Habitat home, they will know very quickly. <br /> <br />Dave Stafford spoke to say that there is a need for Habitat housing in Morgan County and <br />The price of$55,000 would not be the appraised price, it would run $85,000 to $90,000. <br />Susan Brooks said how Habitat for Humanity provides safe and affordable housing. It <br />gives people a hand up. Ray Land explained that there is a follow up program that keeps <br />in touch with the families all along the way. There are classed that teaches them to budget <br />and take care of their homes. Mr. Land said that this is a hand up not a hand out, it also <br />brings families together and rebuilds roots. Larry Floyd pastor of the First Baptist <br />Church, he said that they were looking forward to getting involved, and not only does it <br />build roots but build the community of faith by working with these families. Dave <br />Stafford, president of Morgan Co. Habitat for Humanity spoke of the pride that the home <br />brings to the families and the community. <br /> <br />Several members of the audience spoke at this time they were Donald Brock 112 <br />Sundown Manor, Donna Williams 210 Sundown Manor, Mickie Spoon 200 Sundown <br />Manor and Robert Brown 215 Sundown Manor. They had several concerns which were <br />utility lines running through the property, square footage compared to the other homes in <br />the area, children not having a place to play, which would be a safety issue. It was also <br />asked that since there were no garages where would they store mowers, outside toys, etc. <br />Mr. Foley said that they would have a utility building. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuire asked about parking, Mr. Foley said that the drive would come <br />up for one car and enough room in front for another. When discussing the safety of the <br />childred playing so close to the street, Mr. Foley said that a fence could be built. <br />Commissioner Bryant said that he would not support a rezone. Chairman Young said that <br />he felt that having these small lots would not be fair to the families. Commissioner <br />Berwick stated that he is in favor of the Habitat for Humanity, but this is not the right <br />space. Commissioner McGuire said he did not feel that this is not the land that should be <br />used, he also said that there is a need, but not this property. A motion to deny the rezone <br />was made by Commissioner Bryant seconded by Commissioner Williamson. The motion <br />carried 8-0 with none opposed. <br /> <br />The next item before the board was Justin Beck for a 2-lot minor plat. Ross Holloway <br />for Mr. Beck came before the board. Mr. Holloway said that this property is Hopkins <br />with Mr. Beck being Mr. Hopkins grandson.This is almost 15 acres with lot 1 <br />having an existing house and buildings on 10.149 acres and lot 2 .849 acres to build a <br />new home. There is over 260 frontage on Bethel Road, 25 foot right away dedicated to <br />Bethel Road and a 20 foot utility easement along the right away line. There is ample <br />room for two septic systems. <br /> <br />Chairman Young ask if all septic requirements were met. Mr. Holloway answered that <br />yes they had. Commissioner McGuire asked where the house would set, Mr. Holloway <br />said that it <br />