Posted: Thu 6:47 PM, Jul 20, 2017 |
Updated: Thu 6:49 PM, Jul 20, 2017
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) -- The city of Belvidere is keeping a closer eye on local businesses after four massage parlors are shut down for illegal activity.
So much so he opened Vintage 815 last year.
However, he feels some city ordinances are halting the freedom of businesses like his.
"I think it's important for the police and the fire department and the city to know who owns a particular business just for emergency reasons,” says William Hajdys.
After September’s shut down of four Belvidere massage parlors, including the Executive Relaxation Spa, the city is now cracking down on all businesses in the area.
Requiring them to register annually and consent to being shut down for 30 days during a hearing if the city suspects any illegal activity.
"I just have too many questions that aren't answered," says Belvidere Alderman Wendy Frank.
She says she supports punishing businesses for illegal activity, but she thinks requiring business to register with the city may be ineffective.
"On one hand I’m for that, but I don't think this is the right way. I don't think that we have a lot of power in that piece of paper," says Frank.
Hadjys and Frank both say they believe criminals should be stopped, but this is not the way to go.
"It’s almost like he's penalizing people to just take care of 1 or 2 small businesses, and everyone's paying for it," says Hajdys.
Those in support of the ordinance say it will give the city a chance to know what every business is doing and keep better tabs on activities. The ordinance passed City Council 5-4 and should go into affect in 9 days.
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