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Wrecker Committee <br />Minutes of October 11[2U11 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />not understand why his permit was transferred without being given an opportunity to <br />correct any problems. The following comments were noted: <br />* b Porte Automotive has been towing since 1959. <br />0 La Porte Automotive and La Porte Towing are two separate companies. <br />0 La Porte Towing performs their own tows and contract tows for La Porte <br />Automotive <br />w La Porte Automotive is not for sale. <br />m La Porte Towing is being sold to Bobby Slocum, who is majority stockholder. <br />0 La Porte Automotive State license has been reactivated. <br />p La Porte Automotive is currently im compliance with State Law. <br />0 16 lots nm the west side mf Block 71 on 11 * Street are cross-fenced; front half (8 <br />lots) are in sale to Bobby Slocum; back half /8 lots) belong to La Porte Automotive. <br />0 Fencing and screening are |ncompliance. <br />0 Use of shared vehicle storage facility is grandfathered, but would be willing to open <br />another facility, ifnecessary. <br />* Application filed with City in the name ofKeith K6minor, w/b|oh has nothing to do <br />with La Porte Towing. <br />Mr. Mainor requested a list of items that need addressing in order to be in compliance and <br />that he also be given a grace period for completing the items. He offered 10 meet all <br />requirements in order 10 maintain the emergency wrecker permit. <br />Bobby Slocum, of La Porte Towing, assured the Committee he did not represent at the last <br />meeting that he was purchasing La Porte Automotive. <br />Charlie Hinds, of Charlie Hinds Paint and Body, reminded the Committee of the following: <br />• One company, one permit, and one rotation. <br />• Owning tag (a piece ofpaper) does not make a wrecker business; there should be <br />equipment, etc, and if not, it's simply brokering tags. <br />• The State does not allow a body shop and a vehicle storage lot to be comingled. <br />• The'92 Ford shown with TDLR appears tobe the same for La Porte Towing as is <br />listed for La Porte Automotive. <br />• If the Committee decides to reinstate the permit, both companies, La Porte Towing <br />and La Porte Automotive, should not be placed back to back on the rotation list. <br />• Insurance policies for both companies should be checked to ensure they are listed <br />separately. <br />Todd Johnston, of Apple Towing, addressed the Committee. Mr. Johnston said he <br />understood during the last meeting that La Porte Towing and La Porte Automotive are two <br />separate companies. At issue, La Porte Automotive does not have equipment tobeatowing <br />company. <br />