04-25-06 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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Wrecker Committee Minutes of April 25, 2006 Page 2 00 . storage yard is located approximately 120 yards from the City limits of La Porte · hires only qualified drivers . operates quality equipment and offers quality service · names of personal associations/affiliations given . not asking for a new rotation spot; asking to be allowed to fill the current vacant spot Mr. Morris responded to questions from the Committee: . currently holds emergency permits with Harris County Sheriff's Dept., the Cities of Deer Park and Webster (with Deer Park since October), and previously with the City of Houston . worked in the wrecker business for 14 years . previously worked a La Porte rotation spot for Joe Camp . not currently looking for a business location inside the city limits In opposition to the request, Deborah Meade, Body Shop Manager for Alliance Chevrolet, addressed the Committee. Ms. Meade stated Alliance Chevrolet is a current tag holder. She is opposed to adding another permit because there is not a need/necessity. In opposition to the request, Tim DeWalt, of DeWalt's Towing, addressed the Committee. Mr. DeWalt's company operates the permit for Alliance Chevrolet. Mr. DeWalt responded to questions from the Committee: . his trucks run an average of four tows per week each for the police rotation . able to respond approximately 98% of the time; if unable, the next company in the rotation would be called · an additional wrecker would cut into his profits In opposition to the request, Bobby Slocum, owner of La Porte Towing for approximately five years, 202 N. 11th, addressed the Committee. Mr. Slocum stated that calls from the Police Department are down. Better roads are leading to fewer accidents. Mr. Morris concluded by stating he would like to service the entire city, not just DWIlDUI and accidents. D. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sabo closed the public hearing at 2:30 p.m 4. CONSIDER APPLICA nON BY RICHARD B. MORRIS, H.K. COMPANIES, FOR AN EMERGENCY AUTO WRECKER PERMIT. The Committee discussed the fact that provisions of the ordinance prohibit the issuance of wrecker permits to businesses located outside the city limits of La Porte.