08/22/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 1994 least one (1) car on the street at all times. Mr. Woods further stated that the City does not have any ordinances governing limo services and if Mr. Schoby intends to operate this type of service he does not need a license from the City. Mr. Jones addressed the Board and advised that in response to Mr. O'Connell's question regarding assets of the company, the total assets at this time are $5,200.00 and the net worth is $300.00 with more money being pumped -in to the business in the future. Mr. Jones informed the Board that he has been operating in the Roseland area from Notre Dame to the airport. In response to the number of cabs he intends to operate, Mr. Jones stated that as long as the Board has determined that there is no certain number of cabs allowed, he would like the market to govern. There being no further comments by individuals present, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Mrs. Manier inquired of Mr. Jones if he would like to amend his license application by adding the information he outlined regarding his net worth and company name. Mr. Jones indicated that he would like to amend his license. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the license be amended as outlined. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried. Board member Mrs. Manier asked Mr. Jones if he has been operating a taxicab company. Mr. Jones stated that he has been operating out of the County and also provides a courier service. He noted that he is the private courier for the law firm of Barnes and Thornburg in downtown South Bend. Mrs. Manier also inquired of Mr. Jones if he was in any way associated with the Allied Cab Company. Mr. Jones stated that he gave up the Allied Cab Company in a judgement. The agreement was that he would always be able to drive a cab with the company as long as he signed over the Certificate. Since his return to South Bend he has decided to secure a license of his own and not operate a cab with the Allied Cab Company. Mr. Jones stated that he did previously operate the Allied Cab Company. That business was handed over to a Mr. Johnson and Mr. Roger Woods handled the selling of the business to Mr. Johnson. Mr. Woods informed the Board that Mr. Ed Johnson is a felon. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Board deny renewal of the license as there is already a Certificate with Mr. Jones' name on it. The matter of this Certificate needs to be squared away before the Board can look at issuing another Certificate. Until that is taken care of, the Board cannot look at approving a new business. Mrs. Manier noted that there is nothing in the ordinance precluding Mr. Jones from operating two (2) companies. However, there is no record of Mr. Jones' action to transfer the Certificate. The motion to deny made by Mr. Caldwell died for lack of a second. Board Attorney Mrs. Anne Bruneel inquired of Mr. Jones if he lost the Certificate as part of a judgement. Mr. Jones stated that he did. Mr. Jones further stated that as part of the agreement to keep the case out of court, he had to sign over the Certificate and then file the agreement with the judge. Mr. Jones and Mr. Woods stated that the matter was finished and someone in the City was notified.