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Council reiterates that itinerant vendors and contractors must hold city business licenses
Summary
Council members clarified that ice-cream/food trucks and contractors doing work inside Leitchfield city limits must obtain local business licenses; staff said front-desk personnel send letters when unlicensed activity is reported and enforcement is handled by city staff.
Council members reiterated that itinerant vendors — including ice-cream and food trucks — and contractors operating in Leitchfield must obtain a city business license under existing ordinances.
During unfinished business, council members said multiple residents had asked whether mobile vendors require a license; staff confirmed the ordinance covers food trucks and that licensing information is available at City Hall. Staff said front-desk personnel typically send a notice and application to businesses reported by residents, and enforcement and follow-up are handled by designated staff (including Tyler).
Council members also raised questions about outside contractors, such as roofers responding to recent hail damage; staff said any business meeting the ordinance criteria must obtain a license and the city will continue outreach and enforcement as reports come in. The council discussed the option of hiring seasonal help to assist with licensing and follow-up during busy periods.
No changes to the ordinance were made; council directed staff to continue the existing outreach and enforcement practice.
