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Trustees discuss solicitor permit process after resident complaints
Summary
Trustee Thompson raised resident complaints about door-to-door solicitors and asked whether solicitation applications are required; Village Manager Knight said solicitors must apply for a license that staff reviews and the village advised residents to call 911 if a solicitor appears unlicensed. Trustee Augustine suggested an annual notification to residents listing authorized solicitors on the village website.
During consideration of the consent agenda, Trustee Thompson asked why residents frequently encounter door-to-door solicitors and whether businesses must file solicitation applications. Village Manager Knight responded that a solicitation application must be submitted, reviewed by staff and approved by the village board. He advised that if a solicitor lacks proof of licensure, residents should call 911 or direct the solicitor to village hall to complete licensing.
Trustee Augustine noted the village website already includes a current list of three approved solicitors and suggested the village annually notify residents—via the website top or an alert—about the policy and the list so residents can check for badges or licensing and report unlicensed solicitors. The board indicated agreement with taking steps to make the process more visible to residents.
The consent agenda then passed by a recorded roll call vote.
