(a) Background Investigation. Upon the request of the Village Administrator, law enforcement authorities shall make an investigation of the applicant to determine whether the applicant possessed the qualifications necessary for issuance of a license under this Chapter within fourteen (14) days of receiving an application.
(b) Safety Inspections. The Fire Chief and Building Inspector shall inspect the premises proposed to be licensed to determine whether such premises conforms to this Chapter and with the ordinances of the Village of Edgar and the laws of the state and any administrative regulations which are applicable which have been issued by the state or any agency of the state within fourteen (14) days of receiving an application.
(c) Reports. Each of the above officials shall file written reports to the Village Administrator. If any such report is unfavorable, a copy thereof shall be mailed to the applicant together with a notice of the next regularly scheduled Village Board meeting.
(d) Village Board Action Required. No license shall be granted under the Chapter until the Village Board shall authorize the same.
(e) Failure to Provide Information. Failure or refusal of the applicant to give any information relevant to the investigation of the application, or his/her refusal or failure to appear at any reasonable time and place for examination under oath regarding such application, or his/her refusal to submit to or cooperate with any investigation required by this Chapter, shall constitute an admission by the applicant that he is ineligible for such license and shall be grounds for denial thereof by the Village Board.
(f) Application Denial. Whenever an application is denied, the Village Administrator shall advise the applicant in writing of the reasons for such action. If the applicant requests a hearing within ten (10) days of receipt of notification of denial, a public hearing shall be held before the next regularly scheduled Village Board meeting as hereinafter provided.