02/16/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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210 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1982 requirements for operation of taxicab service in the city, he presented to the Board his certificate of insurance and introduced Mr. James Yakim, a driver he had hired to drive his cab when Mr. Thompson himself was not available. Mrs. Protenhauer explained that in November, it had been determined that Mr. Thompson had failed to meet the licensing requirements for the operation of a taxicab service in South Bend. She stated that Mr. Thompson was given until January 4, 1982, to comply with applicable regulations and was not able to do so and had requested an extension to February lst which was granted by the Board. She further stated that, at the Board meeting of February 1, 1982, the Board had revoked Mr. Thompson's Certificate of Public Convenience for failure to submit documentation to the Board during the time period required showing compliance. Subsequent to that time, Mr. Thompson appeared in the Office of the Clerk of the Board indicating that he did, in fact, comply with all regulations. At that time, the Clerk instructed Mr. Thompson that his Certificate of Public Convenience had been revoked, and he could appeal that decision or submit to the Board his compliance, at which time consideration would be given to him on the reinstate- ment of his license. Mrs. Pfotenhauer itemized the areas of compliance which must be met before the Board could consider reinstatement of Mr. Thompson's license: 1. He must provide a 24-hour taxicab service as required. 2. He must hire a licensed driver to drive his cab during that 24-hour period when he himself was not available. 3. He must equip his cab with a sealed, operational taximeter. Mr. Thompson stated that his meter had, at one time, been inspected by Police Officer Sweitzer at the South Bend Police Department. It was noted that a current inspection of all taximeters would be conducted in April by the Sealer of Weights and Measures when a route could be established for the actual test, at which time all taxi drivers would be expected to have their meters inspected. Mr. Thompson stated that Mr. James Yakim recently received approval from the Controller for the issuance of his taxi driver's license and would be driving a cab for Mr. Thompson during the hours of 8:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m. After consideration of the statements made by Mr. Thompson in which he stated he now complied with the city regulations, Mr. Kernan made a motion that the Certiticate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Grady Thompson be reinstated. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried. Mr. Kernan advised Mr. Thompson that the reinstatement of his license was given with the understanding that all requirements must continue to be maintained and, if the Board was informed that Mr. Thompson was again in violation of the regulations governing his taxicab service, his Certificate would be revoked. A119 V6ft---4Me_X- hn Lesz z ki ichardnL. Hill ;d os-eph E. Kerna ATTEST: Barbara J. Bye s, C1 k [l 1