06-02-09 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Wrecker Committe

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City of La Porte Wrecker Committee Minutes of June 2, 2009 Committee Members Present: Tim Tietjens, Planning Director (designated representative of the City Manager); Martha Gillett, City Secretary; and Lt. Gary Rice (designated representative of the Police Chief) Staff Members Present: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; Debbie Wilmore, Chief Building Official; and Peggy Lee, Office Coordinator 1. Call to order Meeting called to order by Chairman Tim Tietjens at 2:07 p.m. 2. Consider approval of May 5, 2009, meeting minutes. Motion by Martha Gillett to approve the Minutes of May 5, 2009. Second by Lt. Gary Rice. The motion carried with all in favor; Minutes approved as presented. 3. Conduct public hearing to receive input on a request by Charlie Hinds Paint & Body, Inc. for issuance of two emergency auto wrecker permits, under Section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. A. Open public hearing The Chairman opened the public hearing at 2:09 p.m. B. Staff comments Debbie Wilmore reported that Mr. Hinds has indicated he does not intend to utilize Mr. DeWalt's yard for vehicle storage. Mr. Hinds has begun construction of his own storage yard in La Porte, which is approximately 75% complete. C. Public comments Christopher Tine, Managing Partner for Reliance Ford, 621 N. Hwy. 146 S., spoke in opposition to Mr. Hinds's request. Mr. Tine noted that Mr. Hinds's company is not located in La Porte and granting the request would take business away from Reliance Ford. The applicant, Charlie Hinds, addressed the Committee. Mr. Hinds reported on the construction status of his storage yard in La Porte. He stated that he is a resident of La Porte, a business owner for 35 years, and continues to be involved in the community.