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<br />REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
<br />Also present was Phil Howell, a driver for Yellow Cab Company, 710 N. Niles Avenue, South Bend,
<br />Indiana, who indicated that Mr. Jones had picked up passengers on three occasions in the Notre
<br />Dame area. Mr. Howell noted that Notre Dame Police had been notified of this action. Mr.
<br />Caldwell advised Mr. Howell that Notre Dame is not within the City limits, therefore the City of
<br />South Bend has no jurisdiction there. Routes entering and leaving the Notre Dame Campus are
<br />accessible outside the City limits.
<br />Mr. Ron Ivory, Yellow Cab driver, 1417 E. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, informed the Board he
<br />has observed Mr. Jones transporting customers in South Bend and at the Michiana Regional Airport.
<br />Mr. Caldwell inquired as to dates and times of these actions from Mr. Ivory, who responded by
<br />presenting an affidavit indicating Mr. Jones was transporting passengers to and from the Michiana
<br />Regional Airport and Notre Dame. Mrs. Manier informed Mr. Ivory that the affidavit had not been
<br />signed.
<br />Mrs. Darlene Horvath, Office Manager, Yellow Cab Company of South Bend, 710 North Niles
<br />Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Board that the purpose of these statements is not to
<br />"attack" the Jones', rather, it is important that all taxi cab companies follow the same rules. Further,
<br />Mrs. Horvath indicated that no one seemed to care if any of the cab companies follow the rules and
<br />no one wanted to listen. Also, Yellow Cab is concerned with illegal driving, such as driving without
<br />a chauffeur's license. Mr. Caldwell reminded Mrs. Horvath that this Public Hearing is only to
<br />determine if the Jones' has the proper requirements for the license, and suggested she put this in
<br />writing and submit to the City's Legal Department.
<br />Also present was Mr. Jeff Firm, 1166 S. Carlisle, South Bend, Indiana, dispatcher for Yellow Cab
<br />Company. Mr. Firm informed the Board that he has been a dispatcher for Yellow Cab for
<br />approximately eight (8) months, working two (2) days a week, and has reported the actions of Mr.
<br />Jones to the South Bend Police Department on several occasions. Mr. Firm indicated that the Police
<br />Department should have these reports on file.
<br />Ms. Carol Hams, 3918 S. Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Board that the City of South
<br />Bend needs to adopt a new ordinance. Presently, many taxis do not have the drop safes installed.
<br />Other cab companies are not adapting to the rules. Ms. Hams feels that the City does not need an
<br />additional taxi cab company.
<br />There being no one else present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter and no written
<br />Memorandum in support of or in opposition to the issuance of the license being received, Mr.
<br />Leszczynski made a motion that the Public Hearing be closed. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion
<br />which carried.
<br />At this time, M. Leszczynski asked Mr. Jones for a rebuttal. Mr. Jones informed the Board that he
<br />does drive for a courier service and drives part-time for another cab company. Mr. Jones denies that
<br />he has transported passengers in South Bend. He also informed the Board that there is a need for
<br />more cabs in the community. He has observed customers waiting at the Michiana Regional Airport
<br />waiting for cabs.
<br />Mrs. Manier stated that she has been informed of Mr. Jones operating a taxi service in South Bend,
<br />and that the Board recognizes that the current ordinance needs to be re-examined. Mr. Jones appear
<br />willing and able to operate a taxi cab service. The market should determine the number of cabs in
<br />operation in the community. Therefore, Mrs. Manier stated that she is in favor of approving the
<br />issuance of a license to Walter and Patricia Jones.
<br />Mr. Caldwell stated that he shares in Mrs. Manier's statement. Further, the Legal Department is
<br />working on the ordinance for stricter rules and requirements. Penalties also need to be established
<br />and carried out. Mr. Caldwell inquired of Mr. Jones where his place of business for the taxi cab
<br />service was located. Mr. Jones informed the Board that currently, the service is being operated at
<br />their residence, 5019 Bloomfield Place, South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Jones understands that the central
<br />place of business must be open 24 hours per day, and that several other cab companies operate out
<br />of their homes. Mrs. Manier further stated that the ordinance does not preclude running this type
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