03/12/84 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 1984 Board Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer advised that the bid submitted by Michiana Mack, Inc., 2802 Home Street, Mishawaka, Indiana did not contain a signed Non -Collusion Affidavit. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the bid of Michiana Mack, Inc. was rejected as a result of the Non -Collusion Affidavit not being executed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above two (2) bids were referred to Mr. Sean Watt, Director, Division of Transportation, for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL - TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION (GREGORY K. ROUSE) Mr. Gregory K. Rouse, 643 LaPorte, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board concerning the March 5, 1984 Board denial of his application for a Taxicab Driver's License. Mr. Rouse indicated that he wanted to bring to the Board's attention the fact that in 1983 he was granted a Taxicab Driver's license in good faith and he has done nothing to abuse that privilege. Mr. Hill advised Mr. Rouse that the Board was aware that this was a renewal application but the basis of the denial was the fact that Mr. Rouse had two speeding convictions, one on January 17, 1983 and the most recent on January 16, 1984. Mr. Hill further advised that Mr. Vance's concern in recommending the denial of the license was the second speeding ticket received in January of this year. Mr. Rouse was asked if the ticket was received while driving a taxicab and he indicated that it was. Mr. Rouse advised members of the Board that he drives the car from ten (10) to twelve (12) hours each day and he does not consider it unusual to occasionally go above the speed limit taking into account the number of hours he is driving a cab. He indicated that he is not accident prone and has always paid any tickets for any traffic infractions he has received. Mr. Rouse further advised that driving a taxicab is the only livelihood he has to care for his family. Mr. Leszczynski advised Mr. Rouse that passengers using taxicabs expect the drivers to be model drivers. Mr. Rouse stated that he understands that expectation but stated that he does not consider two (2) speeding tickets in fourteen (14) months a bad record and he too is concerned about the tickets as they add points to his driving record which he does not wish to accumulate. Mr. Vance stated that it is not his intent to take away Mr. Rouse's livelihood as a cab driver. However, he stated that renewals do come through where drivers manage not to receive any tickets throughout the year and the denial of the license affords Mr. Rouse an opportunity to come before the Board and explain the situation. Mr. Vance advised Mr. Rouse that the applications come to him for a decision prior to action being taken by the Board of Public Works. Mr. Vance asked Mr. Rouse if his license has ever been suspended and Mr. Rouse answered no to that question. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the previous decision of the Board to deny Mr. Rouse a Taxicab Driver's license was rescinded and he was granted a renewal license. Mr. Hill advised Mr. Rouse that if he received any additional speeding citations during 1984, the Board would be in a position to revoke the license. Mr. Vance abstained from voting.