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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 7, 1993
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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:45 P.M. - A public hearing was held as requested by Mr. Terry Maxfield regarding the establishment of the "American Cab Company". Mr. Maxfield was represented by his attorney, Mr. Scott Davidson. Mr. Davidson explained to the Council that Jonesboro is in need of a dependable taxi-cab service. One that offers competitive rates, courteous drivers, and well maintained vehicles. Mr. Doug Ferguson, Ms. Latrice Smith and Ms. Addie Rolea' spoke in favor of an additional cab service for Jonesboro. Those opposed to the "American Cab Service" were Mr. Gerald Merideth, owner of Thrifty Cab, and Mr. Harvey Hudspeth, owner of Jonesboro Cab. Mr. Merideth stated he was opposed because he had put a lot of money into his cab service and they had done their best to serve Jonesboro residents. Mr. Hudspeth stated he was opposed to another cab service because it would create price wars, and Jonesboro Cab had not raised its prices in three years. Mr. Jason Meredith, Dispatcher for Thrifty Cab, accused Mr. Maxfield of operating without a license. Councilman Evans questioned Mr. Maxfield regarding this matter, and was told that even though he (Mr. Maxfield) had accepted tips he had stopped once informed this was illegal. Councilman Wise informed the Council that a survey was being done on the regulation of taxi-cab services and as soon as it was complete everyone would be notified.
PUBIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. - A public hearing was held regarding the vacating and abandonment of a street easement in Highland Forest Subdivision. Attorney Jim Burton represented Mr. Jerry Craft in the matter. Mr. Bill Stroud spoke in opposition, not to the abandonment, but to rezoning the area to Commercial. Attorney Burton stated they were only dealing with the abandonment and relocation of the street, not with the rezoning issue. Councilman Vance disagreed, and explained the two issues were connected and urged the Coun...
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