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Mr. Deike explained that when he received the stop work order there was only one panel of fence left to put up and because he had a pool he finished the fence. He stated that he never asked Mr. Pretzel for a dime and that statement from Mr. Pretzel is a lie. He explained that he told Mr. Pretzel that he would build the fence for free if Mr. Pretzel would get rid of the existing fence. He mentioned that even ten years ago he told Mr. Pretzel that he would pay for the fence. He noted that nothing was called in or said about violations in regards to the fencing at the front of his house. He also mentioned that he has a picture of Mr. Pretzel kicking the fence down into his backyard, so his son laid the fence back into Mr. Pretzel's yard. He also clarified that he did not give permission to the workers to go into Mr. Pretzel's yard. Mr. Deike presented pictures of the backyard fences that were not matched and asked for clarification as to what fence devalues the properties because the fences are different heights. He showed pictures of his fences around his backyard and that all his fences match and they are all safe from people getting in his yard. He mentioned that when standing in his backyard he can look into Mr. Pretzel's garden window with only a six-foot fence. He explained that he does not want to look into Mr. Pretzel's window and he does not want Mr. Pretzel looking into his window. He stated another foot and a half of fence would eliminate looking into each other's home. Mr. Deike explained that the Peters paid for part of their shared fence and Ms. Fink paid for part of the other shared fence. He also mentioned that he talked to Ms. Fink and she did not have an issue with the fence as stated by Mr. Pretzel. Mr. Deike mentioned that he gets along with all his neighbors except Mr. Pretzel and the peeping tom neighbor that he has police records on that. Mr. Deike asked why there was a problem with his six-foot, eight-inch tall fence when the other fence [The common fence between Mr. Baker and Mr. Pretzel] is seven-foot, three-inches tall. He stated that Mr. Pretzel signed the permit knowing the height and paid half the cost on the seven-foot, three inch tall fence, but yet Mr. Pretzel had a problem with the six-foot, eight-inch tall fence. He mentioned his confusion in understanding Mr. Pretzel's issue. Mr. Deike mentioned he build the fence himself using pressure-treated wood and two by ten kickboards. He stated the previous rotted fence post had bags of concrete sticking out and it looked terrible. Mr. Pretzel responded that he did not make any contractual agreement with Mr. Deike before he bought his house. He mentioned that the concrete footing on the rotted fence post had been acceptable to the previous owner. Mr. Pretzel stated that Ms. Fink told him that she wanted to get it over with and that she paid Mr. Deike $500. Mr. Pretzel stated that the fence with Mr. Baker and his other side yard neighbor are not done and when the fences are all completed they will match. Mr. Deike asked if he paid for and built that portion of fence between Ms. Fink and Mr. Pretzel to match the other fence would Mr. Pretzel agree to that proposal? He stated he would ask Ms. Fink if she agreed. Mr. Pretzel stated that Ms. Fink would not agree to that proposal. Mr. Deike asked if he got Ms. Fink's agreement in writing would Mr. Pretzel agree to that proposal. Mr. Pretzel stated that he would agree if Ms. Fink agreed, but he doubts she will agree. Minutes, Zoning Administrator, P11-0664 October 4, 2011 Page 3