03/01/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1976 REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DENIAL'OF TAXI LICENSE Mr. Bryan Basham was present and advised the Board that his application for a taxi license was denied because of a drug charge in 1972. He said since that time he has graduated from the Delos House Northern Indiana Drug Abuse program. He completed that program on October 18, 1974 and has had no trouble since that time. Mr. Basham said Judge Beamer has agreed to write a letter of recommendation for him but he does not have the letter at this time. Mr. Stanley asked Mr. Basham if•he has had any traffic violations. Mr. Basham said he did but they were a long time ago. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Basham if he had any criminal convictions other than the drug offense. Mr. Basham said a possession of marijuana charge in 1972. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Basham if he was ever convicted for sale. Mr. Basham said no. Mr. Brunner said he would like to request a report from Chief Borkowski on the reason for the denial of the license. He said, based on the infor- mation before the Board at this time, he did not feel the license should be denied. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. Farrand and carried, the natter was referred to the City Attorney's Office They will request a report from Chief Borkowski on the reason for the denial and will report to the Board next week. Mr. Mullen asked Mr. Basham to obtain the letter of recommendation from Judge Beamer and any other letters in support of his application and submit them to the Board next Monday. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded -by Mr. Brunner and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Rollin E. Farrand ATTEST: ,_xll - 4�a �� - CLERK