02/16/98 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9: 3 5 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 1998, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell and Ms. M. Catherine Roemer present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel. ADD AGENDA ITEMS Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following items were added to the agenda: - Request to Advertise for Receipt of Bids - Morris Civic (Two (2) Bid Packages) - Request to Advertise for Receipt of Bids - Computer - Amendment to Resolution No. 9-1998 APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on February 9, 1998, were approved. APPEAL - TAXI CAB LICENSE - PATRICK EVERLY Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for an appeal concerning the denial of a taxi cab driver's license, as submitted by Mr. Patrick Everly, % Hickory Inn Budget Motel, 50520 U.S. 33 North, South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Patrick Everly was present, as well as Ms. Ann Carol Simons, City Attorney's office, and Detective Glenn McQueen, South Bend Police Department. Mr. Caldwell stated that initially Mr. Everly's request was denied, as he had a criminal history. The City of South Bend Municipal Code states that an individual convicted of a felony is subject to denial when pursuing this type of license. Mr. Everly stated that this felony was sixteen (16) years old. He stated that he is disabled, and this is the only work he can perform. Ms. Simons stated that in addition to the felony, he has had a speeding ticket, amounting to four (4) points on his driver's license, and an indication of interaction with the law enforcement in Ohio. Detective McQueen stated that a nationwide history check revealed he has a criminal history in Texas and Ohio. Mr. Everly responded that the conviction in 1982 was a forgery conviction, and he was put on probation. He failed to pay, and received six (6) months jail time. Mr. Caldwell stated that his felony history is a concern to the Board due to the criminal history and driving record. The speeding ticket was in May of 1997, before the application was filed. Ms. Simons stated that cab drivers are responsible for large amounts of cash, a trip log and providing information to the Police Department upon request. An individual convicted of forgery may not be an honest person in regard to handling of cash and uith passengers. Mr. Walter Jones, ABC Cab Company, was present, and stated that Mr. Everly has worked for his cab company, and can give a good reference for him. Mr. Jones knows Mr. Everly and trusts him, and stated that he is fit to drive a cab. Mr. Jones was willing to take a chance in hiring Mr. Everly. At present time, he is a courier for ABC Cab, and he does not believe Mr. Everly to be a risk. Mr. Everly stated that his ticket for speeding was 45 mph in a 35 mph zone, and he paid the ticket with no altercations with the law. He also stated that he has been honest, and has not tried to hide the felony conviction nor the speeding ticket. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the appeal for a taxi cab license was approved. OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of the above referred to items. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: MONGO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Post Office Box 44 Mongo, Indiana 46771 BID: Unit Bid Total