Comments on: Century Rejects Man’s Plan To Keep Sheep On His Property

By: From District Five resident

From District Five resident — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:43:11 +0000

@SHO NUFF and others
Thank you for bringing up the term “Squalor” and that first impressions mean something indeed.
It is a big deal.

Yes Mr. Prescott does have a nice home and there are some other nice places through there. But there are many that are not.

Of course for the residents, many are more concerned with their homes and their own condition, which by the way, the tornado zone is still devastated for the most part. Drive through there.

All the County Commissioners know about this ordeal (or the have received written communication) From what I can see, Century is on the calendar in October 2017 for Operation Clean Sweep. So Century is on notice and could use volunteers from everywhere, please sign up.

Eyes need to stay on this and each individual property owner, who has the ultimate responsibility for their own yards are on notice.

Volunteer in October and keep the pressure on them, especially for the area that tourist, visitors and ride through on Highway 29.

Mayor Elect Hawkins voted to keep code enforcement out of Century in the past. Hopefully he has matured and is wiser and will be able to function in his role for the good of Century.

Barnyard animals inside city limits are a thing of the past, causing filth and squalor in a confined area is not acceptable so the town council is upholding that.

Keep pushing forward Century

By: Danny

Danny — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:19:06 +0000

Sheep are loud and they smell, good job Century Town Council. Mr. Prescott should have looked for a place out of town to raise his sheep but then he wouldn’t have gotten ‘The Big House” at such a low price. Can’t have your cake and eat it too… Never did understand why Dollar Bill built there.

By: SHO-NUFF

SHO-NUFF — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:25:24 +0000

Nicest looking place on Century Blvd.
Let the man have a few sheep. The way the property is maintained is proof that he will continue to take pride and not be a burden.

I was riding in a vehicle with a few successful businessmen that commented what terrible curb appeal Century has. They had no interest in locating a business in Century just by the view on the main drag, Hwy. 29.

The word “squalor” was used. The government and citizens of Century have way more to be focused on than a few sheep to promote business. First impressions mean something indeed…

By: david lamb

david lamb — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 05:11:20 +0000

If the land is environmentally sensitive then waivers/variances would have to be approved to build on and sheep or a few animals is about all that it can be used for. If Century wants to block the owners usage then buy the property. I’m sure Century can afford it….not!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:29:49 +0000

REGARDING:
“Isn’t this the house that the lottery winner built years ago?”

It is the house Bill Underwood built, but he earned his money with businesses he ran in California.

David for Dollar Bill Underwood
and other good people

By: Retired

Retired — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:24:08 +0000

If you check the municipality code rules of Century, if property is zoned rural and and/or agricultural and certain acreage limits for certain animals that are spelled out and adhered to then there are exceptions to have animals in the town limits. The are simple common sense ordinances made for a very good reason.
A future land use rezoning has been in the works. Is this land, rural or ag. It must be residential as it should be due to its location and proximity to more highly densely populated apartments and thoroughfare.

By: A Alex

A Alex — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:48:16 +0000

Tell him to set 6-10 bee hives up and request agriculture. Set hives by January 1 … once registered with state county must grant agriculture.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 18:52:51 +0000

Isn’t this the house that the lottery winner built years ago? It is beautiful! WIsh I could afford a house like that.
I also think he should be able to keep his sheep. This is part of his culture.
I’m sure next he will probably file some sort of frivilous law suit where his rights are being taken away…….and maybe even win…..get ready for it people.

By: chris in Molino

chris in Molino — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:52:11 +0000

Like the ruling is gonna somehow help Century’s image. Baaa.

By: david lamb

david lamb — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:31:09 +0000

Having sheep on one side of 29 and “wolves” on the other is a night mare!
There are things in all counties in the US called waivers, and they can be granted here. An environmentally sensitive creek will not be harmed by a few sheep. The size of this property should be large enough to support a few sheep and the new county extension agent should be able to advise. Pensacola has an ordinace to allow for variances. Personally, Escambia is or was a strong AG county in Florida and you should not forget your past!
I would prefer sheep over wolves!