11/12/91 Board of Public Works Minutes

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7.22 REGULAR MEETING the public and the market for another cab company. (1) cab and that she will the nights. If they grow, least gave it a shot. NOVEMBER 12, 1991 should determine whether there is room She stated that she intends to run one work the days and her husband will work they grow. If they don't then they at Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller inquired of Mrs. Alford how she intended to handle the twenty-four (24) hour dispatch requirement. Mrs. Alford advised that they have a business phone which will be forwarded to the cab and therefore calls coming in will go directly to the cab. Mrs. Mueller inquired of the gentlemen present that previously addressed the Board whether there are times when their cabs aren't able to respond to calls. The gentlemen stated that during Notre Dame games there is some difficulty handling all the calls and also at around 3:30 p.m. individuals usually have to wait fifteen (15) or so minutes for a cab. The gentlemen noted that the Mishawaka Cab Company and the Allied Cab Company work hand -in -hand and when one cannot respond they call the other company to handle the call. Board Member Katherine Humphreys inquired of Board Attorney Mary Mueller if there was any provision in the taxicab licensing ordinance concerning market surplus and what were the reasons for denial of a license. Mrs. Mueller advised that it depends on how one interprets the code. Mrs. Mueller read from the licensing ordinance and indicated that the Board must decide and find that a taxicab service is required for the public convenience and necessity. Whether or not the public needs or requires another cab company and whether there is adequate service. Mrs. Mueller noted that the gentlemen representing the other taxicabs operating in the City that are present today have said that sometimes cabs are not available but most of the time there appears to be an adequate number of cabs working. Mrs. Mueller stated that pursuant to the ordinance requirements, the Board should also look at whether the applicant is fit, willing and able to provide service. Board Member Patricia E. DeClercq inquired of Mrs. Alford if the address listed on the application was her home address. Mrs. Alford answered that it was and that she and her husband will work out of their home. Board Attorney Mueller stated that the licensing ordinance indicates that holders of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity shall maintain a certain place of business and keep the office open twenty-four (24) hours. Mrs. Alford indicated that they do intend to have the telephone calls sent to the cab itself. The gentlemen from the Allied Cab Company and Mishawaka Cab Company advised that they also use this type of system to handle calls twenty-four (24) hours a day. Again, the gentlemen present indicated that with the Mishawaka Cab Company, Allied Cab Company, Courtesy Cab Company, Roseland Cab Company and Yellow Cab Company the market is covered. Board Attorney Mueller informed the Board that these gentlemen have relayed that they think there is adequate cab coverage for the market as well as stating that there are times when cabs are not available immediately. Therefore, public convenience and necessity would allow requiring another cab company at this time and the applicant appears to be fit to operate the business. Mrs. Mueller noted that her only concern is the dispatch which must be provided. The other gentlemen representing the licensed cab companies, however, have stated that they also utilize the