10-18-94 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte Wrecker Committee

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Minutes Wrecker Committee October 18, 1994, Page 2 no requests to speak. Mr. Harrington Closed Public Hearing B at 2:30 P.M. 4. Mr. Harrington asked for a motion from the committee to either approve or deny the request of Mrs. Bosone. Motion was made by Lt. Aaron Corrales to deny the request for an auto wrecker emergency permit. Second by Sue Lenes. Mr. Harrington stated, "Over the years we have been operating close to 1,300 to 1,400 accidents with the seven permits we presently have issued. At this point in time we are down almost 1/3 of that number and I do not see the necessity of adding an eighth permit. I concur with the motion." All were in favor of the motion to deny the request. Mr. Harrington explained to Mrs. Bosone she may reapply for a permit in January in the event one of the seven now holding a permits does not renew by December 31, 1994. 5. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong reported information regarding the deregulation of trucking which has been proposed by the Clinton administration. This will take affect January 1, 1995. He stated, "This will affect the way we do business in the City of La Porte. We will be looking at revising the present ordinance." John Armstrong asked if there could be a consideration to have a member of the wrecker association appointed to this wrecker committee? Mr. Harrington asked Mr. Manior and Mr. Phillips if the Wrecker Association still existed? Mr. Manior reported there are only four companies who hold permits at this time. Mr. Manior indicated there is no association at this time but they are looking at the possibility of having a representative in the near future. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong recommended an ordinance change to eliminate the need for a fourth member on the wrecker committee. 6. There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:41 P.M. Resspectfully ubmitted, � 4 Sue Lenes, City Secretary