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Spencer County Fiscal Court backs Second Baptist's plan for 30-unit affordable senior housing
Summary
Spencer County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a resolution supporting Second Baptist Church's proposed 30-unit senior housing complex (age 55+), which the church says will be financed with private capital and state tax credits and will include renovation of Minors Chapel as a community center.
Spencer County Fiscal Court on July 7 unanimously approved a resolution endorsing Second Baptist Church's plan to build a 30-unit affordable senior housing complex for residents age 55 and older.
Reverend John Lewis, senior pastor of Second Baptist, told the court the project would consist of three-story buildings with a mix of two- and three-bedroom units and would not be assisted-living units or Section 8 housing. The church plans to renovate the former Minors Chapel into a community center for residents and the wider community, Lewis said, and hopes to work with the city, county and schools on an adjacent community park.
Judge-Executive Scott Travis read a written resolution the court could use in funding applications; the resolution states the Fiscal Court's support is contingent on successful grant and funding approvals. A group representing the project included Wanda Colemans, Mike Haines (with Winterwood), legal counsel Josh Robertson, Travis Fox (vice president, Cornerstone) and Jake Spielman.
The court voted "aye" on a motion by Esq. Stump, seconded by Esq. Cotton, to adopt the resolution in support of Second Baptist's senior housing project. Court members and proponents said the resolution was intended to strengthen the church's applications for tax credits and other funding sources.
Why it matters: Spencer County faces growing demand for housing options for older residents. Church-led, privately financed affordable housing backed by a local resolution could be competitive for state tax-credit programs, but the project still requires formal funding awards and regulatory approvals before construction can begin.
What's next: Proponents said they will use the Fiscal Court resolution in applications for state tax-credit programs and continue public outreach, including a community forum to name the facility and engage neighbors. The court did not commit public funding for construction at this meeting.
