All applications for pawnbrokers’ or precious metal dealers’ licenses or renewals thereof shall be presented to the Governing Body at a regular meeting thereof. No application shall be acted upon until a recommendation for or against the application is received from the chief of police, provided that the Governing Body shall not be bound by the Chief’s recommendation. (Ord. 02-86 § 2, 2002; Ord. 87-30 § 23, 1987; Ord. 81-106 § 1 (part), 1981.)