12/29/87 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1987 Mr. Vance stated that on December 22, 1987, the Board of Public Works conducted a Public Hearing regarding the complaints made against the Roseland Cab Company and the Allied Cab Company by the Yellow Cab Company. As a result of an investigation of the complaints, as discussed at the Public Hearing, it was discovered that the cab companies were not completing manifests which are a requirement of the ordinance. It was also alleged that the Roseland and Allied Cab companies were not providing twenty-four (24) hour service. Both Mr. Walter Jones of the Allied Cab Company and Mr. Roger Woods of the Roseland Cab Company advised that they had not been keeping manifests but upon this being brought to their attention they would begin requiring manifests of their drivers. Mr. Vance stated that it is his recommendation that the Roseland Cab Company and the Allied Cab Company be monitored for at least a two (2) month period and that they be required to present their monthly manifests to the Deputy Controller for inspection on January 29, 1988 and on February 29, 1988 so that it can be determined that they are and will continue to keep manifests. Mr. Vance also recommended that during this same two (2) month period, all licensed taxi cab companies be required to show compliance by submission of manifests. In regards to the twenty-four (24) hour service being provided, Mr. Vance stated that it appears that both companies advertise twenty-four (24) hour service in the yellow pages and when they do not have a driver available have offered to call another company. With these items in mind, Mr. Vance stated that there are no violations of the ordinance and would recommend that the charges be dismissed against the Roseland Cab Company and the Allied Cab Company and that no action be taken against their licenses at this time. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the recommendations as submitted by Mr. Vance and outlined above were accepted and approved. APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT - MARTIN MACHINE COMPANY. INC. Mr. Bruce Bancroft, Attorney at Law, lst Source Bank Center, South Bend, Indiana, was present on behalf of his client, the Martin Machine Company, Inc. 411 West Indiana Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and submitted a Grant of Easement for the Board's consideration. Mr. Bancroft stated that the lst north/south alley west of Franklin running off the north side of Indiana Avenue was dedicated in 1941 and the building currently occupied by the Martin Machine Company was built shortly thereafter with that same building encroaching slightly on the alley. Mr. Bancroft submitted a survey along with the Grant of Easement indicating the encroachment which consists of two (2) feet. He stated that the alley is used exclusively by Martin Machine Company. He further stated that Martin Machine Company, Inc. is asking for an Easement at this time as the building is being sold and the new purchasers are requiring that a formal agreement be provided. Mr. Bancroft noted that should the building ever be removed and the parking area eliminated, the Easement would terminate and the alley would be restored to a fourteen (14) foot width alley. Board Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer advised that she has reviewed the Grant of Easement and it is in order. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Grant of Easement as submitted was approved.