02-19-13 Wrecker Committee Meeting and Public Hearing minutes

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Wrecker Committee Minutes of February 19, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Walt Jones, 1603 W. Main Street, stated he was aware there had been mix-ups on the scene with call -outs, but he was not aware of the issue at hand. Mr. Jones would like the problems resolved without any permits being suspended. Charlie Hinds, Charlie Hinds Paint & Body, addressed the Committee. Mr: Hinds was not aware of the meeting and suggested wrecker companies be emailed with meeting notifications. Mr. Hinds believes the two companies are working as one company. D. Close public hearing Chairman Tietjens closed the public hearing at 3:22 p.m. 5. Consider possible action to suspend, cancel, or revoke wrecker permits issued to La Porte Automotive, Inc. Chairman Tietjens cited Section 78-223 of the Code of Ordinances referring to the regulatory authority of the City. Motion by Patrice Fogarty to impose a 30-day removal from the wrecker rotation for any towing company that arrives on the scene having not been properly dispatched. The motion was amended after discussion by the Committee and input from Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, as follows: Patrice Fogarty moved to amend the motion stating that in the event it becomes necessary to revisit the matter again, the Committee will consider a 60-day or greater suspension from the wrecker call -out rotation for any towing company that arrives on the scene having not been properly dispatched. Second by Lt. Gary Rice. Motion carried unanimously. No action was taken by the Committee to suspend, cancel, or revoke wrecker permits issued to La Porte Automotive, Inc. 6. Conduct public hearing to consider possible action to suspend, cancel, or revoke wrecker permits issued to La Porte Towing, Inc. in accordance with the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. A. Open public hearing Chairman Tietjens opened the public hearing at 3:22 p.m. B. Staff comments Staff comments were provided under Agenda Item 4B. C. Public comments Although public comments are shown under Agenda Item 4C, the public was again given the opportunity to comment.