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. 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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 />