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Trustees grant transient merchant license to Abdukit Construction after staff review of soliciting complaint
Summary
The board approved a transient merchant/peddler license for Abdukit Construction despite a resident complaint that company representatives had been soliciting without visible permit; staff reported the company's regional manager had acknowledged the issue and said he would address it internally.
The Village of Waukesha Board of Trustees approved a transient merchant/peddler/canvasser license for Abdukit Construction on May 8 after staff reported a recent complaint that company representatives had been soliciting in the village without visible identification or a permit.
Why it matters: transient merchant licenses regulate door-to-door solicitation and protect residents by ensuring background checks and permitting. Staff told the board that a background check showed no criminal record for the individual identified and that the company's regional manager said he would address any improper solicitation by employees.
Details: staff reported the contractor is a Chicago-based company that solicits work after recent hail events; packet materials list references from nearby municipalities (City of Brookfield, Hartland, Sussex). A resident reported that a solicitor on the street had claimed he did not need a permit because he was offering free advice and lacked signage. Staff contacted the company's regional supervisor, who acknowledged the permit requirement and apologized for the incident.
The board moved to approve the license application; the motion carried by voice vote.
The village reminded trustees that transient merchant permits are intended to ensure consumer protections and compliance with local rules; trustees asked staff to monitor any further complaints.
