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Regular Council Meeting August 10, 2015 Page 2 James Price, 1230 Shiloh — he said Sister Rose Lindsey would speak for him due to his stroke. Rose Lindsey, 1940 Dixon — she said there was an abandoned house at Dixon and 10th NW that people stayed in and that something needed to be done about the house. She also referenced a lot from 10th NE to 10th NW that belonged to the City and that it needed to be cleaned up. She said she wanted to get the tour scheduled to look at these areas. Derek Hughes, 1627 5th NE — he said in the bottom of the courthouse there were Negro only signs for toilets. Mr. Hughes said he understood the signs were placed there because of history but that it was not a good part of history and was offensive. He was referred to take this up with the Lamar County Commissioners Court. Ken Higdon, 8 W Plaza — as Lamar County Chamber President, he invited everyone to hear Kathryn Jackson to speak at a legislative update luncheon on August 18n'. Brenda Cherry, 1442 Fitzhugh — she said she too was offended by the signs at the courthouse. Ms. Cherry there was a lot behind her house that she did not believe had been mowed since 2003 or 2004 and there were activities taking place there that should not be taking place. She also said it was the City's responsibility to take care of the poor neighborhoods too. Chris Brown, 4650 Deer Haven — he referenced the animal ordinance citing he was attacked two weeks ago by a pit bull while delivering the mail. He asked about the possibility of the City making citizens aware of these problems and specifically not having their dogs tied close to a mail box. Shantainu Woods, 2116 Wimberly Dr., Brookston — she said her nephew was one of the four murdered and in two months it will be two years and they haven't heard from the police department. She said it was clear the police department needs some help. Ms. Woods said these four murders should be kept on the fore front. Carl Brown, 3830 Brownwood — he said when the City closes on property or takes it; they should be able to keep the property clean. He said other cities do not do business like Paris and are fair about bidding contracts. Mr. Brown said the City does not allow others to bid because they continue to extend contracts with their current vendors. He said he was going to give them an opportunity to look into this. Thelma Dangerfield, 1230 MLK — she said on the east side of her property there was a branch that was grown up and that she had lived there since 1989 and had received no help with this problem. Ms. Dangerfield also said there was an abandoned house on the corner of NE 16th and MLK and there was a stray dog that stayed there and was always getting into everyone's trash. She said this property needed to be cleaned up and mowed.