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Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2016 Page 7 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Mayor Hashmi. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discussion on theft problem and sale of stolen property within the City of Paris. Council Member Lancaster said people were getting their business doors kicked in and property taken and then being sold to people with other shops. She explained about having a person approach her to purchase a mirror that she had seen the day before at an antique store, and that it had been stolen. She said she knew there was a State Law that required persons who were selling items to keep some type of log reflecting items they purchase from people, who they bought if from and identification of the person they bought it from. Council Member Lancaster said that the State Law was similar to the one that regulated pawn shops. Chief Hundley said the theft statute covered under the Penal Code provided a presumption of theft if you were a second hand dealer and you purchased property. He reported they had contacted businesses that sold second hand items and would continue to do so by informing them that the statute existed and they were putting themselves at risk by not asking for identification. Chief Hundley said they were going to do a better job of educating downtown property owners. He also said there were cities that had an active ordinance that included second hand shops to require a log so then the officers could review the logs when they were investigating thefts. 21. Discussion and possible action on the City of Paris' requirement of natural gas service inspections and acceptance of inspections by Atmos Energy after 90 days of no service. Mayor Hashmi said he was in favor of whatever could be legally done to make it easier for the residents of Paris. Carla Easton and Jerry McDaniel gave a presentation on the current process of gas test and inspections. Ms. Easton explained for Atmos customers who had discontinued gas service for 90 days, they were required to have a gas pressure test and inspection before the service could be reconnected. After hearing the presentation, Mr. Flowers said the power point reflects that Atmos doesn't perform any inspections of the piping or appliances and that was incorrect information, because he had gone out and seen them perform the functions. Mr. McDaniel said Mr. Flowers was correct, and the City should have been doing it. Council Member Clifford said this requirement was creating hardships for the residents of Paris. A Motion to change the requirement from ninety days to one year for a gas inspection by a plumber once the gas has been turned off at a residence, was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 22. Receive status update on the installation of security cameras in the Downtown area from the Police Chief.