Do You Own A Wrecker Service
The Abilene City Council spent over an hour Thursday morning discussing tow truck services in the city of Abilene. They were trying to get information about the business in an attempt to see if an ordinance change is necessary. The Council had a chance on April 8th to hear from the police department and from apartment owners about the problem of visitors at apartment complexes parking in assigned parking spaces. Cars illegally parked were having to be towed away. Wrecker services, it seems, were charging unusually high prices for the services which sometimes included storage charges. Assistant Police Chief Doug Wren presented a proposed ordinance change to the council. He then answered questions about his proposal. Although this was a workshop session for the Council the Mayor permitted any wrecker service owners to speak. Two representatives (Big John’s and Durant’s) told the council about their requirements to be licensed by the state of Texas. All equipment and all drivers must have a current license and pass inspection. Their state association is also working on new regulations that should address the problems we are having in Abilene by setting rates all must follow. Any changes in state regulations are to be known by September and could impact all wrecker services. The council took no action since this was a workshop and a date for the final reading of a proposed ordinance was not set.
If you have an opinion or additional information the council should hear please let them hear from you.