Okaloosa County BOCC — January 21, 2014 — Minutes — reading text

GROUND TRANSPORTATION MEETING NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL ATRPORT Thursday, January 2, 2014 2:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Proposed Ground Transportation Ordinance GROUND TRANSPORTATION MEETING NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT January 2, 2014 Please see attached list for attendees. Mr. Harman convened meeting at 2:00 PM. Mr. Harman welcomed everyone and introduced himself. Mr. Harman gave an overview of the meeting which was to review the new Ground Transportation Policy. Mr. Harman stated that during the Public Hearing a large number of Taxi Owners were concerned with the higher insurance limit. The insurance limit was set at $500,000 CSL to coincide with industry standards. We checked with our two competing airports in reference to their insurance requirements and it has been decided to keep the $300,000 CSL requirement. Mr. Jerry White, A AAA All Florida Airport Shuttle, stated that was good to keep the $300,000 CSL amount. Mr. Harman stated that the requirement of the vehicle fleet not being over ten years old was a concern. This requirement was necessary for the perception of the traveling public. When a vehicle is over ten years old even though the vehicle is in immaculate condition it is perception from the traveling public that is an old vehicle. They would like to see newer vehicles. Companies with vehicles registered now will have three years to comply with this requirement. Mr. Harman addressed the dress code. Currently the dress code is not being enforced. The Police Officers will not check the dress code constantly. If we receive a complaint the company will be notified. Mr. Harman opened the floor for questions/comments/suggestions. Don Fischer, Fischer Shuttle, asked about sleeping in the queue area. He stated drivers sit in the queue for 10, 12 even 14 hours to get a fare and they should be able to take a nap so they are rested when they get to the ready line. Christopher Scott, Carters Carriage, stated that drivers not getting enough sleep is a safety hazard and this could cause accidents. Karen Locklear, Yellow Cab, agreed with Mr. Fischer, drivers should be allowed to take a nap. Chris Ferry, Destin Airport Shuttle and Taxi, stated that drivers sit out in the queue area a long time in the summer heat and the winter cold and if they had a climate controlled break room he doesn’t think sleeping would occur. Mr. Harman stated no airports have a climate controlled building for their taxi drivers. Mr. Harman asked the group for a show of hands that sleeping in the queue area is a big topic. Show of hands showed it was not a big topic. Mr. Harman stated we will not change the policy from no sleeping. Mr. Harman mentioned decals. He stated the airport will not charge for replacement stickers. Don Fischer, Fischer Shuttle, brought up temporary permits. Temporary permits are hung on the rear view mirror and they tear or they blow out of the window. Temporary permits will not have to be hung on the rear view mirror but they have to be clearly visible at all times. John Marc, Black Flag Cab & Airport Shuttle, stated article 14.2 penalties, repeat offenders could be fined or arrested and jailed for sixty days. Mr. Harman said this would not happen, it has never happened and the Airport Police sends the driver off Airport for a couple of hours or may be suspended depending on the frequency of the violations. Mr. White, A AAA All Florida Airport Shuttle, told Mr. Marc to contact Commissioners Nathan Boyles stated it should not be an ordinance just a policy and he will listen to you. Mike Skipper, Coastal Airport Connection, asked if the speed limit could be enforced he was almost run over. Mr. Harman stated we have a lot of bad drivers. We have lighted signs with the speed limit listed and your speed will come up. Mr. Harman asked Mr. Mace when the signs will be in place and Mr. Mace stated within two weeks. Mr. Harman also stated he is thinking about speed bumps and a new system at the crosswalks. A sensor would turn on lights when someone is in the crosswalk and shut off when the person exits the crosswalk. Steve Holbrook, Catch Cab, asked if they have to stop at the crosswalks. Mr. Harman stated yes you are supposed to. Don Fischer, Fischer Shuttle, asked if any larger carriers would be coming in. Mr. Harman stated we are talking to airlines constantly. We used to have a lot of carriers and due to recent mergers we are down to four airlines. Mr. Fischer asked about one taxi company. Mr. Harman stated one company will not happen, cannot justify with FAA. Don Whitney, Checker Cab, asked about silent paging board requirements. Mr. Whitney held up two different pieces of paper and asked if his papers were sufficient and not a professional board. Mr. Harman stated yes. The requirement in the ground transportation policy was changed to delete the need for a professional board. Justin Jackson, All Star Shuttle, Inc., asked if the monthly permit was going away. Mr. Harman stated yes because the monthly permit is not cost efficient. Mike Skipper, Coastal Airport Connection, asked if the Airport could require drug testing. Mr. Harman stated no that would be up to the individual companies before they hire that person. Jerry White, A AAA All Florida Airport Shuttle, stated the name change of the airport is a good thing. Should be tied to the geographical area and you can market the airport better. Mr. Harman stated we are doing that. Mr. Harman adjourned meeting at 2:45 PM. 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