The form of application for an auction or estate sale license shall require the following information and supporting documentation:
(A) The name and residence address of the applicant.
(B) The business address of and contact information for the applicant.
(C) A statement as to whether or not the applicant holds or has held an auctioneer's license or a license to conduct estate sales from any state, municipality or other licensing authority; a list of such licenses, if any, including the time, place and by whom issued; a statement as to whether any state, municipality or other licensing authority has ever refused to issue or to renew such license, or has ever revoked the same, together with a statement as to the reasons therefor; and a statement as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of burglary, theft, housebreaking, robbery or any other crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
Every application shall be accompanied by a photograph of the applicant taken within sixty (60) days immediately prior to the date of the filing of the application. In addition, the applicant shall attach to the application a copy of his or her current state of Illinois auctioneer license. All applications shall be referred to the chief of police for such investigation of the applicant's moral character and reputation as he deems necessary for the protection of the public good. The police chief shall conduct his investigation within a reasonable time, and shall report his findings to the village manager. (Ord. 2506, 8-16-2004)