This past Thursday night, the Ordinance Committee met (3 person committee consists of: Don Verciglio, Donna O'Malley and Don Saville [Saville was not present]). During the meeting, a few potential ordinances were discussed, but one in particular was discussed and the committee will present it to the entire board at the next Committee of the Whole meeting, November 5.
The committee feels the village should begin requiring registration for all contractors who work for hire in the village. This would consist of an annual contractor fee ($25 for general; $50 for steel and mason) in which the village would keep a list and post on the village website. The registration would require proof of insurance/liability and bond. This would apply to any and all contractors who wish to work for hire in the village.
This means if you hire a contractor to roof your home, in order for your permit to be approved, your contractor must be registered with the village. It was discussed and confirmed that if you have a friend do your roof or you do it yourself, this would not apply.
In knowing that your contractor is registered with the village, you at least know up front that they at minimum have liability insurance and are bonded. This does cut some of the legwork out for homeowners, but I would caution one from mistaking this as an insurance policy that your contractor is on the up and up or will perform at the highest standards. It is not the same as a Better Business Bureau membership or approval.
The ordinance chair will present this to the Board for consideration next Thursday.
