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Regular Council Meeting 11/21/05 Page 3 not interested. The resident who called, Mrs. Laurie Blood, indicated that she called someone else and was advised that the gentleman had a permit. Mayor Rinker indicated that the Chief will follow up on this. The standard operating procedures should be reviewed. Chief Dearden stated that pemuts are issued based upon the requirements set down by the Supreme Court. Some organizations, if religious in nature, do not need a permit. However, regardless of whether their permit is required or not, there are still stipulations in our ordinances which provide the hours of time that they are allowed to go door to door. They are still not allowed to go to any residences that have a No Soliciting sticker on the door. Chief Dearden will follow up with Laurie Blood and see what we can do. We could always contact the organization and let them know that we are not happy with the way in which some of the solicitors are conducting themselves. If we get further complaints, we can pull their permit at any time. Mr. Buckholtz stated that it was the same person. He asked if we provide the No Soliciting stickers. Chief Dearden indicated that they were always maintained at City Hall. Dr. Parker asked if there is anything in the pernut that stipulates that if someone says they are not interested, please leave, they can't continue to follow up and have to leave. Chief Dearden indicated that pernuts are issued out of the Mayor's office. He has not seen the form used. Dr. Parker said the homeowners have a right to have the police follow up. Mayor Rinker indicated that they will. We have reports of two incidents of comparable facts. The form was implemented to follow procedures. The ordinance conforms with either state or federal regulations. Ms. Calta added that there was an Ohio Supreme Court decision with regard to canvassers and peddlers. In 2002, our ordinance was amended to clarify that. If funds are being solicited, you are required to get a permit. All residents were made aware that if they did not want solicitors, they could put up a sign. Also, if you tell a solicitor to leave, it is the same thing as putting your sign up. They should leave. Mr. Buckholtz added that the gentleman was trying to get a donation of $40.00 for a booklet. Mr. Buckholtz told him $40.00 is too much. The gentleman asked him how $20.00 was. Mr. Buckholtz also stated that if you need identification to get in to such places as the airport, the bank, and everything else, you should have identification for events such as this. We can't pass something more restrictive than federal or state guidelines, however, we should look at the ordinance. Mayor Rinker added that it is not a bad idea to review that. The Ordinance Review Committee may want to revisit those issues. Now that we have specific facts, we can check on that. That is why we encourage residents to advise us of occurrences such as this. This is a good opportunity for us to get information. With two circumstances involving the same outfit, it is worthwhile, educational and a way for us to be able to respond to it.