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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-09 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Wrecker Committe Meeting Minutes July 7, 2009 City of La Porte Wrecker Committee Minutes of July 7,2009 Committee Members Present: Tim Tietjens, Planning Director (designated representative of the City Manager); Martha Gillett, City Secretary; and Lt. Gary Rice (designated representative of the Police Chief) Staff Members Present: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; Mark Huber, Deputy Building Official; and Peggy Lee, Office Coordinator 1. Call to order. Meeting called to order by Chairman Tim Tietjens at 2:01 p.m. 2. Consider approval of June 2, 2009, meeting minutes. Motion by Martha Gillett to approve the Minutes of June 2, 2009. Second by Lt. Gary Rice. The motion carried with all in favor; Minutes approved as presented. 3. Conduct public hearing to receive input on a request by La Porte Towing for issuance of an emergency auto wrecker permit, under Section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. A. Open public hearing. The Chairman opened the public hearing at 2:02 p.m. B. Staff comments. Deputy Building Official, Mark Huber, was available to answer questions. C. Public comments. There were no public comments. D. Close public hearing. The Chairman dosed the public hearing at 2:09 p.m. 4. Consider action to grant or deny an emergency auto wrecker permit to La Porte Towing, under Section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. Motion by Martha Gillett to grant an emergency auto wrecker permit to La Porte Towing, subject to all requirements of the application being met. Second by Lt. Gary Rice. The motion carried with all in favor. Wrecker Committee Minutes of July 7, 2009 Page 2 of 2 5. Administrative Reports There were no administrative reports. 6. Committee Comments A. Matters appearing on agenda Martha Gillett informed the applicant the City would send a letter stating the action of the Committee. Mrs. Gillett noted the additional requirements that need to be satisfied as shown on page 3 of the application. Lt. Rice asked the applicant, Bobby Slocum, if he thought the number of existing auto wrecker permits are too many for a City the size of La Porte. Mr. Slocum responded that in his opinion, there are too many. Lt. Rice suggested further discussion on the possibility of mandating by City ordinance, the maximum number of auto wrecker permits. Lt. Rice had heard the City of Pasadena has a model ordinance and will try to get a copy. B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. There were no inquiries of staff. 7. Adjourn The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 2:14 p.m. Prepared by Peggy Lee, Planning Department Office Coordinator Emergency Heavy Duty Auto Wrecker Permit RBEX, Inc. DBA Apple Towing Co. CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION (Fee Changes per Ordinance #05-2837; EfI 10-01-05) o NEW* Emergency Auto Wrecker Annual Permit Permit Application Fee paid at City Secretary's Office - New Auto Wrecker Permits Request $150.00 (NOTE: *WRECKER COMMITTEE APPROVAL REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUANCE) City Secretary Office (CSO) advises Inspection Services Division (lSD) when a request is submitted/paid for. CSO provides ISD with proposed yard location (must be within our city limits). ISD performs inspection to see if yard complies with zoning/screening requirements and advises CSO of findings (in writing). CSO advises Committee Members. ( ) RENEWAL - Emergency Auto Wrecker Annual Permit () Towing Vehicle Annual Permit (Non-Emergency) Annual Fee*: $75.00 Per Vehicle Ownership Transfer Fee**: $25.00 Per Vehicle * ** Note: Permit fee can be Pro-Rated by the Month; $6.25 per month) A permit issued is personal to the owner and is NOT transferable between owners . without the express approval of the Wrecker Committee. ALL PERMITS EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31ST OF EACH YEAR Company Name to be Shown on Pennit: ~ 13 j;)(' cI be; 1I:t t 10 Iv I~ (If other than Applicant Name below) Individual ( ) Partnership ( ) Corporation j/J Individual, Partnership Or Corporation Name: f( SA-x 20~o d6c; ee/.J/'~ 704//~r I / ..L -...j I/o~ r J;!t) !lov-I'I C)~ 7:f/ ? ~ LIS' Physical Address: Mailing Address: I , It I ( 'I I Telephone: ~I S~ 3g 3- 62..00 List Name! Address: (a) Of all Partners OR ~Corporation President and Secretary. l)PI"(!S Mile ~CJIII../ I c;S'c; EM2ra( ?O~irt L# ~(!:~3ue. cy '7 ~S}3 be I Addr~S City/Stat~ 2) V.~ 7(, r. :Sd~I7S ~ Z 0 30 f/ot.1(~.PIeD (/ 7;{-' ))()~f Name Address City/State/Zip 3) Name Address City/State/Zip worlJty () 11 ~/'das/A.J /uf ~clD/. IJ\ (?!La. / ~/O folk. Wrecker Permit Application Page 20[3 0)7 Year Motor/LD. # License # If Vehicle is not owned by the Applicant list vehicle owner's name and address: 1) Name Address City/State/Zip 2) Name Address City/State/Zip 3) Name Address City/State/Zip NOTE: H the towing vehicle is operated under the terms of a contract with some company other than the owner, a copy of the contract shall be attached to this application. I hereby agree to obey the provisions of the City's rules and regulations, ordinances and statutes applicable to motor vehicles and understand that upon my failure to so obey such laws that my permit may be revoked or suspended without notice. I understand that all changes of officers or partners shall be reported to the City Secretary within ten (10) days after the change, and such new officers or partners shall individually file applications certifying to their individual qualifications within such time. The failure to certify within such time or to possess such qualiiications required of such persons under Article III, Section 78-297, shall be cause for the suspension of all permits held by such corporation or partnership. I hereby certify that all the statements contained in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. x x Partner -r;JoI ~ ~'It~k. x Individual i>1i/fG w. ~"vltV Corporation President attested by Corporation Secretary*** ***If Corporation, affix corporate seal to this application x SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED to be~1e undersigned authority, by the above named person, this th~4--; day of . c 4' ,~Cc 7 . / \\,tu'f" 4~t~,y~~~:;,,, JUDY ROYAL i <i( 'r Notary Public, Stilt. 01 Texas \~ " My Commlulon Expires ..., ~ Novtmb.r 20,2010 Wrecker Permit Application Page 3 of3 FOR CITY USE ONLY ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY WRECKER PERMIT IS ISSUED: NEW License only - CSO notifies applicant (in writing) of the Wrecker Committee Findings and any conditions NEW License only - CSO provides ISD and Planning Department Director with a copy oithe applicant's notification letter NEW License only - Upon approval, CSO publishes in the newspaper (1 time) NEW License only - ISD reviews Wrecker Committee Authorization letter and any conditions to confirm if any special inspection and/or steps are needed Certificate of Insurance with City shown as Certificate Holder & Wrecker identified Combined Single Limit (CSL) Liability as follows: $300,000.00 - If Gross Vehicle Weight is 26,000 lbs. Or less $500,000.00 - If Gross Vehicle Weight is over 26,000 lbs. Tax Dept. confirmation that the Applicant has no outstanding Taxes Accounting confirmation that the Applicant has no outstanding indebtedness Receive LP Police Department Wrecker Inspection Memo (Applies to Emergency Auto Wrecker Permit Only) Permit No. Assigned: Date Issued: Fee Collected: Receipt Number: Clerk Initials: City Secretary Provided with Copy ofPermitJLicense: Date Clerk Initials Police Dept Provided with Copy of PermitlLicense: Date Clerk Initials Revision: 07/24/2007 S:\City Planning Share\04-INSPECTIONS DIVISION\Inspections\Wrecker Permit Application. doc CITY OF LA PORTE, TX *** CUSTOMER RECEIPT *** Batch ID: DB FRANCES 7/27/09 01 Receipt no: 119841 Type SvcCd Description Amount G GMBA/MISC RECEIPTS Qty 1.00 $150.00 RBEX INC Trans number: LICENSES AND PERMIT 00100004060900 WRECKER APLLE TOWING 1928861 Tender detail CK Ref#: 67733 Total tendered: Total payment: $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Trans date: 7/27/09 Time: 9 : 3 6 : 32 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT PAYMENT .!,."~J;;;,',k!)07!2()08 10: 26 FAX 9038725020 HANKS INSURANCE ~ 00'02/0003 '..:: . ACORD.. .-. ...... ',., '". CERTIFICATE OF LIABILlfYINSURANcE OPIO KY oAte(~MIOllIYYYY1 . - - ,,: . ... -. , ". - . , APPLE"" 1 11 07 08 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OflNFORlVIATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOI,.DER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOr AMEND~ EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORD EO BY THE POLICIES' BELOW. .:"RODl,lCER :;.ianks Insurance Group, Inc. j P. 0.. Orllwer 590 f'Sorsicana . TX" 75'+5.1 iPhon~: 903-872-6661 Fax: 903-872-5020 I INSURED i. . RBEX.,{Inc. dba I\Pp1e.Tow:i.nq Co. 2030 HOlmes .. . Houston TX 77045-0000 INSURERS AFFO~DIN(3 COVERAGE INSURER A: SUA Insuranoe CO INSURER B: 'INSURER C: INSURER 0: INSURER E: NAIC# an ~;;J V ERAGES - , .... ",. . '. HE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOVV HAVE BEEN ISSUEOTOTHE INSURED NA!>1e;D ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOCINDICATEP, NDTVVITHSTANDING ;,,'i'.( REQUIREMENT, TERM OR. CONDiTIQN OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WrtH RESPECTTO WHICH THIS CERTifiCATE MAY BE ISSUED OR .. 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" ~ . ~ ~~;~;~~SA~TQS BoblL Y INJURY , " ~ (Par accident) $ : 10AEOTT100580PGOi 11/01/08 1l/n/09 -;A X Garaqekeeper$ PROPERTY DAMAGE .:,,; ,; .... ,., ." (Per accide.nt) $ . . . :,: i GARAGE LIASiLITY AUTO ONL Y . EA ACCIDeNT $ --. ...." ~ANyklJT6' .' OTHER THAN . EAACC $ .- ..:..... .' AUTO ONLY: AGO $ ..' I!XCeSSltlMe~ELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S . . ....:.. 30CCL1R 0 CLAIMS MADE' AGGREGATE 3 .":, I I rl?EDUCTIBLE $ :0 ,:::!. $ ''J,' RETENTION $ S .....' ...- WORKERS Co.Mi"eNSATI.ON ANI;> . ITaRy L1Mml I IUcit .... EMPLOYERS' LIAElILITY E,L EACH ACCIDENT $ .. ,..' ANY PRDPRIETORJPARTNERlEXECUTlVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?: E.L. DISEASE, EA EMPLOYEE $ "', !.. yo's, describe u'nder - SPECIAL PROVISIONS beiaw E.L. DISEASE, POLICY LIMIT $ , OTHER .~, ON-HOOK 10AEOTT100580?GOl 11/01/08 11/01/09 PER AUTO 100,00,0 . "- RENT/LEASED EQUIPM 10AEOTT100580PG01 11/01/08 11/01/09 VARIES .. 'C :,,,,;':,,IPTlo.N OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDEO BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL P~OVISIONS .'. ~CT6LIABILITY/ON-HOOK APPLIES TO SCHEDULED AUTOS. , ,:;;:.RAGEKEEPERS APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: ::030 HOLMES, HOUSTON, TX 77045 GARAGEKEEPERS LIMIT $500,000 , ' .."RTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION CITIHOU SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED Po.LICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRA TIO N DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVO~ TO MAlL ~ DAYS WRITTEN NO'TrCE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO. 00 SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OElLIGA'T10N OR UABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES, AUTHORiZe R PRESENT I .:.:;RD 25 (2001/08) Cab Card for Certificate #: 005015138C APPLE TOWING CO. 2030 HOLMES RD HOUSTON, TX 77045 APPLE TOWING CO. 2030 HOLMES RD HOUSTON, TX 77045 Seq# Unit# Make Model YR VIN Effective Expires 0050 KENWORTH 2005 10/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380011M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 2 0404 CHEVROLET 2007 ~ 0/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLR00050 151380291M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty d 1762 KENWORTH 2003 r 10/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380031M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 4 1763 KENWORTH 2003 1 0/0212008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380041M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 5 1764 KENWORTH 2003 1 0/0212008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380051M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 6 1765 KENWORTH 2003 1 0/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380061M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 7 1766 KENWORTH 2003 1 0/0212008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROOO50151380071M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 8 1767 KENWORTH 2003 10/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380081M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 9 3215 PETERBIL T 2002 1 0/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380091M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Heavy Duty 10 4298 KENWORTH 2003 1 0/0212008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO05015138010lM Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 11 4604 KENWORTH 1996 10/0212008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380111M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Heavy Duty 12 7693 KENWORTH 1999 10/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380151M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Heavy Duty 13 7707 FORD 2006 10/0212008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380161M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Light Duty 14 8073 KENWORTH 2007 10/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380171M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Heavy Duty 15 8075 KENWORTH 2007 .~ 10/02/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLROO050151380181M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Heavy Duty 1f46 8078 KENWORTH 2007 1 09/30/2008 09/30/2009 Permit #: TDLR00050 151380301M Purpose: Incident Management Type: Heavy Duty (VOID IF ALTERED) This card signifies that the Tow Truck Company has fulfilled the registration requirements of Chapter 86 as of the date this cab card was issued. To receive the current status of registration or insurance coverage, please call TDLR Customer Service at 1-800-803-9202. The original Cab Card must be retained in the Tow Truck Company principle place of business. A copy of the page that identifies (by highlighting) the vehicle being operated must be placed in the cab of the identified tow truck. Date Printed: 11/14/2008 Page 1 of 2 Jeff Copas _~m~O.__..,.~_.._. ,~ L;:T_. O~nrn.nt ofT.......p<orlaIl..... MOTOR CARRiER CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRA nON Certificate ofUCR Reqistered Registration No: OQS015138C Date Issued: 5/2212008 APPLE TOWING CO. 2030 HOLMES RD HOUSTON, TX 77045 Having fulfilled the application requirements of the Department of Transportation (TxDOT) relating to the registration of commercia! motor carriers, this Certificate of Registration is hereby granted to: APPLE TOWING CO. 2030 HOLMES RD HOUSTON, TX 77045 This Certificate of Registration authorized TxDOT's issuance of an insurance cab card identifying each Commercial motor vehicle registered with TxDOT. VOID !F ALTERED APPLE- TOW TRUCK CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Certificate of Reg istration No: 005015138C Expiration Date: 9/3()/2009 APPLE TOWING CO. 2030 HOLMES RD HOUSTON, TX 77045 Having fulfilled the application requirements of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulatio n (TDLR) relating to the registration of tow trucks, this Certificate of Registration is hereby granted to: APPLE TOWING CO. 2030 HOLMES RD HOUSTON, TX 77045 This Certificate of Registration is not transferable. VOID IF ALTERED Date Printed: 11/1412008 Jeff Copas o U.S. Dep:lrtment of Tnmsponation Fcdero.! Motor ewer SafelY Admil1istr.l.tion 40Q 7th Street SW W~hington. DC 20590 SERVICE DATE July 24. 2003 CERTIFICATE MC-458S48.C RBEX INe DfBJ A APPLE TOWING CO HOUSTON, TX This Certific:::.!c 1:; evidence of the 'carrier' S ;l;;tt:loriry to e~gagc in t;"::nspo.....ntion as :J. common orner of pr~p~rty (except household goods) by motor vehicle in inrerstate or foreign commerce. This authority will be effective as long as the carrier maintains compliance with the requirements pertaining to insurance coverage for the protection of the public (49 CPR 387) and the designation of agents upon whom process may be served (49 CFR 366). The c=-rier shall also render reasonably continuous and adequate service to the public. Failure to maintain compliance will constitute sufficient grounds for revocation of this authority. ...-~'~- --...,.:.., .... 7~~ Terry Shelton. Director Office of Dam Analysis & Information Systems ..:-,-- '-.-... ..._.,:".:... NOTE: Willful and persistent noncompliance with applicable safety fitness regulations as evidenced by a DOT safety fimess rating of "Unsatisfactory" or by other indicators. could result in a proceeding requiring the holder Df this ' cenific::ue or pennit to show C:luse why this authority should not be suspended or revoked.. CMO .~, U .5, D,epartment of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adm inistrati on 400 Seventh St.. S.W, Washington. D.C. 20590 August 26, 2003 RBEX INC APPLE TOWING INC 2030 HOLMES RD HOUSTON TX 77045 In reply refer to: USDOT Number: 1162821 MC Number: MC458548 Dear Motor Carrier: Your application seeking federal registration to operate in interstate commerce has been approved. Your USDOT number, personal identification number (PIN) and MC number, if applicable, can be found in the upper right hand corner of this letter. The USDOT number should be marked on your commercial motor vehicles as required by Section 390.21 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations ( FMCSRs). A copy of this regulation is enclosed. , As a new entrant, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wil~ evaluate your safety management practices through a safety audit and mOQitor your on-road performance for 18 months prior to granting you permanent registration. You must maintain minimum safety standards and comply with the FMCSRs aQQ applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) in order to continue operatin~ in interstate commerce during and after this IS-month period. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the revocation of your permanent registration authority. A~ ?MCSA safetY auditor will be contaCtlng you to schedule the audit. The purpose of the safety audit is to provide you with educational and tecfu~ical assistance and to gather safety data needed to make an assessment of your safety performance and adequacy of your basic safety management controls. The auditor will review a sample of your safety management systems and a sample of required records to assess compliance with the FMCSRs, applicable HMRs and related record- keeping requirements specified in Appendix A of Part 385 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 385) . Upon completion of the audit, the auditor will review the findings wlth you. This discussion will be followed up within 45 days with a letter advising you whether or not FMCSA has determined that you have adequate basic safety management controls. In accordance with 49 CFR 385.337, failure to permit a safety audit to be performed on your operations may result in the revocation of your registration and/or the penalty provisions in 49 U.S.C. 521 (b)(2)(A). Please note that you will be required to file an updated motor carrier registration form, the MCS-150 (Motor Carrier Identification Report), every two years. A copy of this regulation is enclosed. You can update your MCS-150 in one of two ways: 1. Internet on-line updating process. Update electronically on the FMCSA Registration Website at (Over) nccp://www.satersys.org. Your USDOT number and PIN, located at th...e upper right hand side of the first page of this letter, will be needed ~o file an on-line update. Your valid credit card will also be needed to file on-line. The processing of your credit card will simply serve to provide < the cardholder's digital signatur~ as a proactive measure to ensure greater security in maintaining your company's information. There will be no charge assessed to your credit card. This option .is not av~ilable for carriers domiciled in Mexico. Your PIN is your personal identifier and should not be shared with anyone. 2. Paper copy updating process. Contact Computing Technologies, Inc. / at 1-800-832-5660 for a bla~k CODV of the MCS-150 and update the information on the form and submit ~he form to FMCSA. Copies of the MCS-150 can also be found at http://www . safersys. org. Due to the high volume 9f _~.QtQI.carrie~ filing paper copies, we strongly encourage you to file on-line. Regulatory information can also be obtained from the FMCSA website, http://www.tmcsa.dot.gov. If you have any questions, need additional informacion or receive more chan one of these letters referencing different USDOT numbers, please contact Compu~~ng Technologies at 1-800-832-5660 or your local FMCSA office at: U.S. DEP~~TMENT OF TR~~SPORTATION FEDERAL MOTOR CA~RIER SAFETY _~MINISTR~TION 300 ~~ST 8TH STREET, SUITE 865 _~USTIN, TX 78791 Telephone No.: 512-536-5980 If ~his letter is received at a location other than your pr~ncipal O:::CE le.=. a terminal or an area office), the letter should be forwarded to your princiD~l office. If there has been a change in your motor carrier name or princ~pal - offiCE address, please cor~ect the informa~ion at the top of this letter and ret~rn a copy of the corrected letter to the office shown abOVE. ~~ank you fer your cooperation. Sincerely, 7~~ Terry Shelton Director, Office of Information Management Enclosures Marking Rule Biennial Update Rule