11-30-10 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Wrecker Committe

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Wrecker Committee Minutes of November 30, 2010 Page 2 of 4 4. Provide proof of insurance coverage for collision center. On a recommendation by the Assistant Attorney, Clark Askins, Committee Members allowed the applicant to amend their application at the table to reflect the applicant /operator of the vehicle as Stringer Wrecker Service LLC DBA McGinty Wrecker Service. Marla Stringer amended the application. C. Public comments Proponents Anita Frisbie -Jones referred to her comments at the previous meeting. Walter Jones referred to his comments at the previous meeting and thanked everyone for the assistance they have received. Tim Stringer referred to his comments at the previous meeting. Manuel Arevalo, employee of McGinty Wrecker Service for the past 4 years and citizen of La Porte for 20 years, spoke about wanting to establish business in La Porte. Opponents Bobby Slocum asked for clarification about the application name change from A &W Jones Collision to Stringer Wrecker Service LLC DBA McGinty Wrecker Service. Mr. Askins commented that the amended application falls under the same criteria as the original application. Tim DeWalt questioned the public notification aspect with regard to the company name change on the amended application. Mr. Askins indicated the public notification requirement had been satisfied. Todd Johnston asked if the applicant had secured a vehicle storage facility in the city. Chairman Tietjens stated that a lease agreement is in place. D. Close public hearing The public hearing was closed at 3:24 pm. 5. Consider action to grant or deny an emergency auto wrecker permit to A & W Jones Collision (amended on the floor to be Stringer Wrecker Service LLC DBA McGinty Wrecker Service) under section 78 -297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. Chairman Tietjens spoke of a phone call he received from Sam Lynch with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Mr. Lynch expressed concern to Mr. Tietjens about a roll -up door at the site that leads into the vehicle storage lot, which must be segregated from the collision center.