Taxi and Livery Commission
Regular MeetingSpringfield, MA · March 10, 2020
Minutes
Taxi and Livery Commission 36 Court Street
Springfield, MA
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 4:15 PM City Hall -- Room 310
I. Call to Order
4:15 PM Meeting called to order on March 10, 2020 at City Hall -- Room 310, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Police Commissioner Present
City Solicitor Present
Robert Jones Absent
Henry Payne Absent
Traffic Commission Appointee Present
II. Public Portion
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Taxi & Livery Commission
Meeting of March 10, 2020
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order on March 10, 2020, at 4:15p.m. Commissioners James Brown, Daniel
Baro, and John Taylor were present. Commissioners Henry Payne and Robert Jones were absent. The
meeting was held at” Springfield City Hall, 36 Court Street, Room 310, Springfield, MA.
NEW BUSINESS
FIRST order of business- Approval of Minutes:
Approval of Minutes for the Taxi and Livery Commission Hearing held on Tuesday, February 11,
2020.
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Executive Session: A motion to go into executive session due to the nature of review (background
checks) was made by Commissioner Baro. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunn, and was
unanimously approved.
The Commission will go into Executive Session- To discuss the reputation, character, physical
condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the
discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff
member or individual.
SECOND order of business:
Review- Denial of Taxi Application for Essam Aliabdelaal (Failure of Background Check).
Applicant did not appear.
After discussion:
No action taken.
Open Session: Commissioner Brown made a motion to end executive session and resume open session.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baro and unanimously approved.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 4:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Alesia H. Days, Esq.
Director of Licensing
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Agenda
Taxi and Livery Commission 36 Court Street
Springfield, MA
Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
~ Agenda ~ Tasheena Davis
4137876589
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 4:15 PM City Hall -- Room 310
I. Call to Order
4:15 PM Meeting called to order on March 10, 2020 at City Hall -- Room 310, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
II. Public Portion
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
IV. Approval of Minutes for the Taxi and Livery Commission Hearing held on February
11, 2020.
V. NEW BUSINESS: The Commission will go into Executive Session- To discuss the
reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional
competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or
complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or
individual.
VI. Review- Denial of Taxi Application for Essam Aliabdelaal (Failure of Background
Check).
VII. The Commission will go back into Open Session
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Packet
Taxi and Livery Commission 36 Court Street
Springfield, MA
Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
~ Agenda ~ Tasheena Davis
4137876589
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 4:15 PM City Hall -- Room 310
I. Call to Order
4:15 PM Meeting called to order on March 10, 2020 at City Hall -- Room 310, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
II. Public Portion
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
IV. Approval of Minutes for the Taxi and Livery Commission Hearing held on February
11, 2020.
V. NEW BUSINESS: The Commission will go into Executive Session- To discuss the
reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional
competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or
complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or
individual.
VI. Review- Denial of Taxi Application for Essam Aliabdelaal (Failure of Background
Check).
VII. The Commission will go back into Open Session
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