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Wrecker Committee <br /> Minutes of August 30, 2011 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> Bobby Slocum commented that the transitional status Mr. Hinds was referring <br /> to pertained to the one shown by the State to be La Porte Automotive, which is <br /> not needed. All of Mr. Slocum's vehicles have licenses and cab cards. <br /> Marla Stringer, Stringer Wrecker Service /McGinty Wrecker Service, addressed <br /> the Committee. Ms. Stringer inquired if the wreckers used for La Porte Towing <br /> are the same vehicles for La Porte Automotive with regard to how they are <br /> insured. <br /> Mike Scully addressed the Committee. Mr. Scully was of the understanding that <br /> two permits could not be run from one address. If that is not the case, then he <br /> requested the DeWalt permits be revived for a second slot on the rotation. <br /> Mr. Slocum reminded everyone that La Porte Towing and La Porte Automotive <br /> are two separate companies. <br /> Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore confirmed the vehicle licensed by the <br /> City for La Porte Automotive and the three vehicles licensed by the City for La <br /> Porte Towing all have insurance certificates on file. TDLR shows La Porte Towing <br /> and La Porte Automotive as an active tow truck company. <br /> Taking an opportunity to address the wrecker companies as a group, Chairman <br /> Tietjens reminded everyone to be sure and adhere to the 20- minute response <br /> time. Additionally, Lt. Rice asked everyone to pass on the call -out if they know <br /> they cannot respond within 20 minutes. <br /> Chairman Tietjens provided a recap of the discussion: <br /> • Active license for a tow truck company in the single name of La Porte <br /> Towing and La Porte Automotive with four vehicles <br /> • Active license for a vehicle storage facility in the name of La Porte <br /> Towing, Inc. <br /> • Transitional license for a tow truck company in the name of La Porte <br /> Automotive <br /> D. Close public hearing <br /> Chairman Tietjens closed the public hearing at 3:59 pm. <br /> 7. Consider action to suspend, cancel or revoke Wrecker Permit Number 545 issued to La Porte <br /> Automotive, Inc. or take other action. <br /> Motion by Lt. Rice to defer to TDLR, which shows two company names operating under one <br /> license known as La Porte Towing and La Porte Automotive, therefore only one slot should be <br />