(A) Any person found guilty by the Circuit Court of violating the provisions of this chapter shall be fined an amount not to exceed the sum of $1,000.
(B) In the event that the village official is found not guilty of the alleged violation, the Village Board will authorize reimbursement of reasonable attorney fees to that person not to exceed the sum of $1,500. The Village Board may also, in its sole discretion, authorize reimbursement of reasonable attorney fees in excess of $1,500. The Village Attorney will advise the Board on the reasonableness of any attorney fees which are sought to be reimbursed hereunder.
(Ord. 96-0-009, passed 2-20-96)