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Ihave written this letter to the editor to clarify his questions to me regarding the article on 3-1-20 in which it was corrected online but not in print due to the deadline issue on the article “Auto shop, resident face off over code issues”. It was stated that there was a restraining order against me and the business, and as usual again another lie from this property owner. I have never been served with any such order in my life and that can be simply veri�ied with the police department. Also, the comment of me appearing at his business holding a gun is yet another lie by this owner.

Yes, I do carry a gun and with society today I prefer to be able to protect myself or another in an event of need. My weapon was on my belt and never left its holster at any time during our conversation. I am a registered gun owner and have gone through the training programs and take my refresher courses every two years to maintain my license.

So the property owner who opened his business in violation of our zoning ordinances and got caught was required to now obtain a conditional use permit in which it is stated that all vehicles for repair are required to be enclosed in a screened off or walled area, but he continually parks his vehicles on the street in violation of his permit.

So now three years later in this issue, the Code Enforcement department now says they cannot do anything about the vehicles he parks in the street, go �igure. The council and mayor are stated as not receptive to revoking his permit even though they have three years of documented violations, go �igure yet again. The Transportation Department is not receptive to placing no parking signs on a small stretch of road that is only used by the property owner to violate his permit, go �igure yet again.

If you would like to add your name to the citizens petition to revoke his permit just e-mail me at F8713@aol.com, saying “I am signing the petition” and just include your name and zip code. All e-mail addresses will be cut out of the submission to the council. Let’s face it, we must start somewhere and stand up for our communities, because the city sure won’t do it.

- Michael Merrill Letters Neighbor outlines issues with repair shop

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