03-27-12 Wrecker Committee Meeting and Public Hearing

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Wrecker Committee Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Towing and La Porte Automotive could share a yard without it being in violation of City regulations. Mr. Jones asked the Committee to research the actions on his denied application. Anita Jones of A&W Jones Collision/Storage Lot stated that she understood they couldn't lease a wrecker, you had to "own" the wrecker to get a permit. Keith Mainor of La Porte Automotive Informed the Committee he has complied with all City permit requirements and utilizes a "grandfathered" storage lot. In regards to the recent wrecker situation, he advised that the answering service accidentally dispatched the wrong company wrecker and that situation could have been resolved by the Police Department refusing the wrecker when it arrived on the scene. Mr. Mainor said the answering service has been instructed to be more careful. Mr. Mainor said his employees meet state requirements and he is not violating City regulations since they do not regulate that portion of his business. Patrice Fogarty requested specific information from Mr. Mainor (La Porte Automotive) and Bobby Slocum (La Porte Towing). In addition, Ms. Fogarty had Clark Askins provide the Committee with clarification and guidance based on the comments received. D. Close public hearing Chairman Tletjens closed the public hearing at 5:00 pm. 5. Consider action to suspend, cancel or revoke Wrecker Permit Numbers 60 issued to La Porte Automotive, Inc., or take other action. Motion #1 - Mr. Slocum was asked to eliminate the joint reference to La Porte Automotive and La Porte Towing on the TDLR paperwork. Ms. Wilmore was asked to confirm that change was made. Motion #2 — Gary Rice found La Porte Automotive had met all City regulations and state requirements, so he moved that the Committee take no action against Wrecker Permit Number 60. Second by Tim TietJens. Motion Carried. Ayes: Tim TietJens, and Gary Rice. Nays: Patrice Fogarty. Abstain: None. 6. Administrative Reports There were no administrative reports.