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There were submitted the undernoted applications for the grant of Private Hire Car Drivers’ Licences. The applicants had been asked to appear personally for the first time together with Police Scotland who had submitted representations to the applications:-
(a) Przemyslaw Kulakowski, 7B Barrhead Road, Paisley
Mr Kulakowski, the applicant, was invited into the meeting together with Inspector Kirkwood and Sergeant Curran, on behalf of the Chief Constable who had submitted a representation to the application. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that the application be granted for a period of one year. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted for a period of one year.
(b) Sofi Ullah, Flat 3/2 37 Earl Street, Glasgow
Mr Ullah, the applicant, was invited into the meeting together with Inspector Kirkwood and Sergeant Curran, on behalf of the Chief Constable who had submitted a representation to the application. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Board adjourned to allow members to consider this application. The meeting was reconvened.
Councillor Hood, seconded by Provost Hall moved that the application be refused.
Councillor M Devine, seconded by Councillor E Devine moved as an amendment that the application be granted for a period of one year.
In terms of Standing Order 30 the Convener intimated that the vote would be by a show of hands.
On a vote being taken, 3 members voted for the amendment and 2 members voted for the motion. The amendment was accordingly declared carried.
DECIDED: That the application be granted for a period of one year.