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Wrecker Committee <br />Minutes of July 10, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Walt Jones, A & W Jones Collision & Storage Facility, addressed the Committee. Mr. Jones wants to <br />bring in Taylor Towing because he wants things done right. Mr. Jones questioned the opposition from <br />Mr. Hinds and Mr. Johnston, since he lives and has a business in La Porte. <br />Anita Jones, A & W Jones Collision, addressed the Committee. Ms. Jones agreed with Mr. Jones's <br />statements and added they are trying to provide better service by bringing in Taylor Towing, having <br />had to release McGinty Wrecker Service for non -responsiveness to call -outs. <br />D. Close public hearing <br />Chairman Tietjens closed the public hearing at 3:23 p.m. <br />5. Consider action to grant or deny four (4) emergency auto wrecker permits to Taylor Towing under <br />Section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. <br />Gary Rice spoke of a Better Business Bureau report showing an "F" rating for Taylor Towing. Committee <br />Members discussed the report. <br />Motion by Patrice Fogarty to grant four (4) emergency auto wrecker permits to Taylor Towing. Second <br />by Tim Tietjens. Motion carried 2-1 with Gary Rice voting in opposition. <br />6. Administrative Reports <br />There were no Administrative Reports. <br />Committee comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br />information or existing policy. <br />Patrice Fogarty commented to tow company representatives in the audience to please pass early on call - <br />outs, if known that a 20-minute response time is not likely. An email/letter was previously sent, and will <br />be resent to all wrecker permit holders, containing information on the procedure police dispatch is using <br />for call -outs. <br />In order to ensure the Police Department is getting the appropriate level of service they need, Gary Rice <br />will ask Dispatch to keep detailed call -out records that may be reviewed by the Committee quarterly. <br />Chairman Tietjens allowed a question from a member of the audience, Todd Johnston, regarding a <br />warning ticket Apple Towing received for having an auto wrecker in a residential zone. Building Official <br />Debbie Wilmore described current ordinance provisions on the subject and the City's plans to review the <br />Zoning Ordinance section dealing with one -ton and larger trucks (including auto wreckers) currently <br />prohibited in residential zones. <br />8. Adjourn. <br />Motion by Patrice Fogarty to adjourn. Second by Gary Rice. Chairman Tietjens adjourned the meeting at <br />4:00 p.m. <br />Prepared by Peggy Lee, Office Coordinator <br />