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Regular Council Meeting April 26, 2021 Page S Council Member Savage asked if it would be okay for the home owner to cover the posts with the same material of the fence so that the posts do not show. Mr. Mack said that was a good question and something to consider writing into the code if they choose to, noting that the posts were there for structural support. Mr. Mack said he believed there were several people in the audience who wanted to speak about this subject. Richard Thompson — 3206 Bonham Street, he stated the City of Paris needed to update the way the system works, as it seems to be based on whoever complains the most. James O'Bryan — 3150 Bonham Street, he said the City needed to get creative about solutions for handling these types of situations and that security should be the concern of the property owner, not City Council. He also brought up a concern with security cameras and privacy. Cheyney Bryan — 2565 Clark Lane, owner of Bryan Fence Co., he said he whole- heartedly agrees that the "pretty side" of the fence should be facing the street. He said his company has done that for 20 plus years and will continue to do so, however his concern is if he as the contractor has to start telling his customers which way their fence has to go, he will lose a lot of business. He then presented a "non -climb" rail for fencing around pools for City Council to examine. Randy Hider — 1110 Church Street said this was a good example of a positive experience to reevaluate the ordinance. He said he was very happy with his fence. Mr. Mack told the Council he has a clear direction of what to begin preparing, and that the City would not proceed with any stop work orders for fences until the outcome of the updated ordinance is decided. Council Member Savage said he was open to suggestions from Mr. Mack in order to make sure the code is consistent. Council Member Knox asked what would happen next, to which Mr. Mack said he would begin preparing a draft ordinance, schedule a public hearing, and publish the notice in the newspaper just like a typical code amendment. He said the draft would include eliminating the need for a fence permit for any fence in a residential area that is less than seven feet tall, except when facing the street, or public right-of-way. James O'Bryan offered his support in working with the Council on options for adoption or rejection regarding the security cameras. 16. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PERMIT TO FRANK FRIESEN, OWNER OF TURN KEY DUMPSTER RENTAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN THE