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Wrecker Committee <br />Minutes of February 19, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />Bobby Slocum, 202 N. 11th Street, stated La Porte Towing is separate from La Porte Automotive; <br />they are two completely different companies. <br />Charlie Hinds, Charlie Hinds Paint & Body, suggested staff check with TDLR to confirm whether <br />or not two licensed companies can utilize the same vehicle storage yard. <br />Mr. Slocum confirmed he is the owner of the vehicle storage yard. La Porte Automotive has <br />contracted with him to use the facility. <br />Walt Jones, 1603 W. Main Street, believes the wrecker companies are all trying to do the right <br />thing for the City/Police Department. <br />D. Close public hearing <br />Chairman Tietjens closed the public hearing at 3:30 p.m. <br />7. Consider possible action to suspend, cancel, or revoke wrecker permits issued to La Porte Towing, <br />Inc. <br />Motion by Patrice Fogarty stating that in the event it becomes necessary to revisit the matter <br />again, the Committee will consider a 60-day or greater suspension from the wrecker call -out <br />rotation for any towing company that arrives on the scene having not been properly dispatched. <br />Second by Chairman Tietjens. Motion carried unanimously. <br />No action was taken by the Committee to suspend, cancel, or revoke wrecker permits issued to La <br />Porte Towing, Inc. <br />8. Administrative Reports <br />There were no Administrative Reports. <br />9. Committee comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific <br />factual information or existing policy. <br />There were no Committee comments. <br />10. Adjourn. <br />Chairman Tietjens adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m. <br />Prepared by Peggy Lee, Office Coordinator <br />