10/28/85 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1985 letter to Mr. Woods,,she advised him that he must ,refrain from charging flat rates -.rather than the rates on file with the Board of Public Works...Mr. Woods indicated that it was -his impression that as long as he filed the flat rates with the Board it would be okay -to charge on,that basis. He further advised that Yellow Cab also utilizes'a flat rate charge. In response, Mr. Keres of the Yellow Cab Company advised that the only flat rate charge utilized by Yellow Cab is $6.00 for Notre Dame students to and from the campus to the airport. Mr. Woods indicated that that is the same rate he charges. Ms. Pfotenhauer inquired of Mr. Keres if the rate is for students only and if student identification is required. He responded that no identification is required. He further stated that a letter indicating the rates being charged is on file with the Board of Public Works. Ms. Pfotenhauer advised that she will review the flat rate issue with Deputy.::City Controller Carol Sanders and the cab companies will be advised. Mr. Woods indicated that by utilizing the flat rate the charge is less than the meter charge. Ms. Pfotenhauer stated that the issue is the fact that Mr. Woods was operating totally without_ the use of a meter. Reiterating, Ms. Pfotenhauer advised she _ will investigate the issue and get back.to all the cab companies Ms. Barnard inquired of Mr. Woods the status of the taxicab operated by Mr. Richard Traxler bearing Roseland Cab signage. Mr. Woods stated -that he,has asked Mr. Traxler to remove the Roseland Cab Company signage as he is at this time not associated with the cab company,. but to date, he has not honored that request. Ms. Pfotenhauer stated that the City will take steps to deal with Mr. Traxler as he is in violation of the ordinance. Ms. Pfotenhauer stated that according to information supplied by Ms. Sanders, only one (1) Roseland Cab Company vehicle is in compliance at this time. In order for Mr. Woods to operate the other vehicles which he owns, he must complete the licensing. requirement process with the Deputy Controller's office. Mr. Vance stated that it appears that Mr. Woods has met the requirements of the ordinance at this time and therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Mr. Roger Woods, d/b/a Roseland Cab Company was reinstated. However, Mr. Vance recommended,that if, the Board has any further indication _ that there are still • •problems with nonconformance with • -l-icensing • , .. requirements, the matter be looked into and the Board rescind the license permanently. Mr. Woods thanked members of the Board for the reinstatement.of his license and especially thanked Deputy. City. Controller,Carol Sanders for her assistance in this matter. v. In response to Mr. Leszczynski's request for an update.on the .- investigation of licensing requirement compliance by all licensed taxicab companies,.Ms.. Sanders advised that she will have a report for the Board at their next meeting. Mr. Keres of the -Yellow Cab Company advised that his company will continue to make spot checks of the violations of Mr. Richard Traxler. Ms. Barnard advised that the City will -deal with that issue as stated earlier. Further Mr. Keres and Mr. Woods both indicated that Mr. Grady Thompson is operating the Independent Cab Company without being properly licensed. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Deputy Controller's office will follow-up on that matter in conjunction with the ongoing investigation. APPROVE CHANGE IN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING DAY Mr. Leszczynski advised that it has been proposed that the Board of Public Works change its meeting day from Monday to Tuesday. Councilman John Voorde,_ who was present at the meeting, stated