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Page 4 Sign Ord Study Committe 6/27/91 Ms. Coursey stated that if they were going to be city, they needed to be city in all aspects, and what she was referring to is they are on a septic tank, the City of Paris is suppose to furnish a sewer system. Chairman Bell asked Mr. Ray what it cost to purchase one of his signs. Mr. Ray told the committee that it would be $495.00 cash, or $600.00 a month to rent to own. Rex Adam, 630 Bunker, Owner of AAA Rental, appeared telling the Committee that they rent signs, which is a very good sideline for them. Mr. Adams stated that the $50.00 a month is most unreasonable. Connie Justiss, representing Justiss General Store, was present asking if there was something in the city sign ordinance that said that any sign that is installed has to be installed by a licensed sign person. Joe McCollum stated that was not correct, a business person can install their own sign with their own employee. Ms. Justiss went on record in opposition to the $50.00 permit fee, and having to go to city hall for a permit each month. Ms. Justiss stated that there are so many small businesses in the city that uses the torpedo signs, that the $50.00 permit fee would put them out of business. Ms. Justiss urged the Committee to reconsider this proposal. Toby Adams, 1045 S. E. 31st, associated with AAA Rental, came forward, pointing out the fact that the initial start up of a business is very expensive, and you would think the city would want to support these businesses. Mr Adams stated that it would be a consideration that the City would help those starting up a new business, to try to make it easier for them to get established, and suggested that the city exempt the fee for new businesses for a certain period of time. Chairman Bell told the audience that in submitting suggestions regarding the $50.00 permit fee per month is too high, to please make note of what you would consider a equitable annual permit fee for these signs, pointing out this will require more policing of this type sign, and if you have a suggestion, please let us have it in writing. Butch Carmack came forward again asking the audience if everyone was in agreement that the City should be cleaned up. Mr. Carmack ask why the permanently mounted sign. Mr. Carmack suggest that the city create a reinspection fee if a sign has to be inspected more than one time a year. Terry Hill, Route 3, Paris, Texas, appeared before the Committee stating that he has a business at 109 17th S. E., questioning the difference between his sign and a realestate sign. Joe McCollum explained that with a realestate sign they are exempted, and the realtor has to have a listing, and permission from the property owners in order to place that sign.