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Mayor and council discuss contractor registration, posted approved-contractor list and possible solicitation-hour changes
Summary
Mayor Stephens urged residents to verify contractor permits and registration; staff posted a list of approved contractors under 'Community Alerts' on the city website, and Councilwoman Edmonson proposed reducing solicitor hours from 9 p.m. to 7 p.m. to improve resident safety.
Mayor Stephens used his report to warn residents to check that contractors are certified, properly registered with the city, and that permits are displayed visibly at work sites. He said building and housing inspectors will be monitoring work and signage to ensure compliance.
Council members said Director Bell provided a list of approved contractors and that Jonathan posted the list to the city website. Jonathan told council the contractor list is accessible under the site’s Community Alerts section and offered to assist residents who cannot access it online.
During the safety committee discussion, Councilwoman Edmonson raised concerns about solicitors asking for personal information at residents’ doors and noted the current ordinance restricts solicitor hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. She proposed changing the evening cutoff to 7 p.m. to reduce late-evening solicitations, particularly during seasons when darkness comes earlier. Council members said the ordinance is being reviewed; no formal ordinance change or vote was taken at the meeting.
The discussion emphasized resident safety and proactive communication of approved contractors and permit requirements. Council did not take formal legislative action on solicitor-hour changes during this meeting; any ordinance amendment would return to committee and council for consideration.
