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Public hearing on taxi and limousine rules draws industry objections; council declines action
Summary
An attorney and industry representatives urged changes to a proposed ordinance that would expand local regulations to limousines (including vehicle inspections, cleanliness standards and posting of rates). The council agreed not to adopt the ordinances at the Dec. 18 meeting and will revisit them in 2026.
The council opened public hearings on two ordinances that would update the township’s taxicab code to add limousines and create related fees.
Tom Coleman, an attorney representing Class Act Limo and owner John D’Amico, urged three changes: remove a requirement that the police department perform vehicle fitness inspections that duplicate the state DMV inspection, remove a subjective ‘‘cleanliness’’ standard, and eliminate a provision that would appoint the township clerk as the power‑of‑attorney for insurance matters. "These are modest revisions," Coleman said, adding his client has held a mercantile license and a clean safety record for decades.
Another industry participant told the council the ordinance’s limousine definition would sweep in rideshare providers such as Uber and Lyft and questioned per‑vehicle licensing. Several council members said Coleman’s submission arrived late and they wanted time for legal review. Given the timing and differences of opinion, the council agreed not to take final action; the mayor and counsel explained that if they do not pass it before year end the ordinance will die and may be reintroduced in 2026.
No final votes were taken on ordinances 2025‑24 or 2025‑25 during the Dec. 18 meeting.
