After completion of his or her investigation, the Municipal Secretary shall make a recommendation to the Mayor regarding approval of the permit. The Mayor shall then approve or disapprove the permit. If approved, the Municipal Secretary shall then issue a permit to the applicant. If disapproved, the applicant may appeal such decision to the Council. An appeal fee of $20 shall be paid to the Municipal Secretary prior to the Council hearing the appeal to partially defer the administrative cost of handling the appeal. If the Council approves the application for a permit, the Municipal Secretary shall then issue a permit to the applicant.