10/17/83 Board of Public Works Minutes

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398 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1983 Mr. Bud Weldy indicated that it is his intention to serve the public and that no one running a limo service runs a fixed route. Mr. Roger Woods asked for a clarification of the term central office stating that it was his understanding that the office had to be available for service. Mr. Terry Smith, 118 North Illinois, South Bend, Indiana, additionally asked for a clarification of the term "central office." Mr. Roger Woods additionally inquired about the dispatching of vehicles between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 a.m. and what happens when the company does not have a vehicle available. Board Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer read twice the applicable section in the taxi cab license ordinance which is as follows: "Holders of certificates of public convenience and necessity shall maintain a central place of business and keep the office open twenty-four (24) hours a day for the purpose of receiving calls and dispatching cabs. They shall answer all calls received by them for services inside the corporate limits of the City as soon as they can do so. If the services cannot be rendered within a reasonable time they shall then notify the prospective passengers how long it will be before the call can be answered and give the reason therefor." City Attorney Richard L. Hill advised that the City would be monitoring the operations for non-compliance with ordinance requirements. Upon a motion made by Mr.. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried,.the public hearing on this matter was closed. In conclusion, Board Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer asked the following questions of Mr. Bud Weldy of United Limo, Inc. and Mr. Arwell Montgomery of Airport Limousine Service to which both gentlemen answered YES to all questions. The questions asked were (1) It is our understanding that you are not operating on a fixed route- is that correct? (2) Are your vehicles available for hire at the airport? (3) Do you understand that you must maintain a central office? (4) Do you understand that you must provide proof of liability insurance coverage? (5) Do you understand that the vehicles must have identification on them indicating the company name? (6) Do you understand that you are required to have the vehicles that are not on a fixed route metered and inspected? Mr. Bud Weldy asked if an extension of time could be granted to comply with all of the above. He was informed that a reasonable amount of time will be given. Board Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer addressed Mr. Mark Campbell of National Limo Service, Inc. and Mr. Campbell indicated that his is an executive limousine service carrying up to eight (8) passengers. He has a 2 hour minimum charge with a $40.00 deposit and one day advance notice requirement.. He indicated that he is available for weddings and funerals. He does not operate on a fixed route but he is not for hire on the street and in order to hire him his office must be called. But, he occasionally sits at the airport waiting to be hired when he has not been chartered for something else. n 1