11-09-10 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Wrecker Committe

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Wrecker Committee Minutes of November 9, 2010 Page 2 of 4 • Towing service will be provided by McGinty Wrecker Service (DBA Stringer Wrecker Service located in Crosby, TX). C. Public comments Opponents Bobby Slocum, 202 N. 11 owner of La Porte Towing, voiced opposition to the request. Mr. Slocum was concerned about TDLR approval and the special requirements for storage of prisoner vehicles. Tim DeWalt, East Main, agreed with Mr. Slocum. Todd Johnston of Apple Towing, 400 E. Main, also agreed with Mr. Slocum. Proponents The applicant, Anita Frisbie- Jones, responded to questions from the Committee. • A certificate to operate the facility was issued by the State on 1/26/10. • If additional storage capacity is needed, the property owner is willing to expand the facility by developing additional storage area in the rear of the property. • Site will have 24 -hr. access. • Will carry insurance, once approved. • Bays will hold six cars. If necessary, towed cars will be wrapped and locked up in bays. Marla Stringer, 1333 Runneburg, Crosby, TX, spoke in favor of the request. Ms. Stringer, owner of Stringer Wrecker Service DBA McGinty Wrecker Service, stated there would not be an issue with employees being around vehicles with body fluids because they would be licensed VSF employees. Walt Jones, 10501 Eagle Nest Ct., along with his wife, resides and operates the business in La Porte. He does not understand why there would be opposition to the request. His wife has done everything by the book and the business would benefit the community. City Attorney, Clark Askins, arrived at the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Chairman Tietjens called for a five - minute recess at 3:02 p.m. for an opportunity to brief Mr. Askins on the status of the request. In fairness to all, Chairman Tietjens suggested Mr. Askins be given an opportunity to either review the audio recording or have the public testimony restated. No opposition was presented to the suggestion, so Chairman Tietjens provided a recap and the proponents and opponents restated their positions.