Mill's outflow worries Peyton Aug 7, 2008
"If the health of our river is not assured ... I intend to seek an administrative hearing," Peyton wrote in a letter to Gov. Charlie Crist. The mayor asked the state Department of Environmental Protection to re-examine plans for a pipeline at Georgia-Pacific's mill outside Palatka as the agency considers renewing an operating permit. (Florida Times-Union)
County-run rest home in Neb. faces discipline Aug 2, 2008
Department spokeswoman Marla Augustine said some information would become public record after an administrative hearing, but complete details would not be disclosed. The letter stated that the nursing home will be placed on probation for 90 days, starting Saturday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
2nd cop fired over gun incident Aug 2, 2008
After an administrative hearing Friday morning, Superintendent Warren Riley fired officer David Ellis, a five-year veteran who went to the community center to investigate the 911 call stemming from Terry's outburst, according to a NOPD news release. He spoke only with Terry before finding the complaints about her conduct "unfounded" and never filed a police report or alerted the department's Public Integrity Bureau, which investigates complaints against officers. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Health Dept. closes pizzeria Aug 1, 2008
The restaurant will be required to pay fines expected to total $1,500 and appear at an administrative hearing scheduled for Sept. 4. The closing of Ranallis marks the 138th time this year that the health department has suspended a Chicago restaurants food license for failing to meet the citys health code. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Medicaid withdraws threatened cuts Jul 31, 2008
The letter to Hinds County Chancery Judge Patricia Wise said the Division of Medicaid is withdrawing the proposal and canceling an administrative hearing required before the cuts were to be effective next week ... Attorneys for the providers argued their case before Wise on Tuesday and she was scheduled to decide before Friday whether the administrative hearing should be halted. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Judge likely to rule this week on Medicaid hearing Jul 30, 2008
Hinds County Chancery Judge Patricia Wise is expected to decide this week whether an administrative hearing on proposed deep cuts in Medicaid can proceed as planned. If the hearing is halted, so would the immediate cuts to Medicaid. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mixup keeps DUI judge on road Jul 29, 2008
Often if you request an administrative hearing within 10 days, the suspension is lifted because the cop fails to appear, the paperwork is not complete, what have you. The lesson: always request an administrative hearing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Some smoke, but little fireResidents attend council meeting to hear fate of firefighters Jul 28, 2008
Many residents showed up at Tuesday's Town Council meeting in order to find out one thing: the status of three firefighters whom a majority of the council recently voted to remove from the volunteer fire department, pending an administrative hearing. In June, a Hudson County Superior Court jury awarded a gay couple $2. (North Bergen Reporter, NJ)
Banner mine opponents testify Jul 26, 2008
The comments from Fuller, Cook, Blumenshine and five other opponents to the project came during the fourth day of an administrative hearing about the proposed strip-mining operation ... The administrative hearing started June 22 and 23, then resumed on Wednesday and Thursday. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Sandy Springs police officer challenges her dismissal Jul 25, 2008
On Thursday, before entering an administrative hearing at police headquarters, Smith also criticized the investigation findings. "Ultimately, the truth will come out," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Banner mine hearing ongoing Jul 25, 2008
An administrative hearing, which went into its third day on Wednesday, is meant to resolve whether the Illinois Department of Natural Resources erred when it authorized a permit for Capital Resources Development Co.'s project near Banner ... The administrative hearing concerning the DNR permit for the strip-mining site began June 22 and June 23. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Clay board approves impact fees Jul 25, 2008
County officials and the builders are still working to resolve a state administrative hearing process on conflicts between the impact fee ordinance and the county's comprehensive land use plan and other transportation plans. Those issues are expected to be resolved by fall and not impede the Jan. 1 start of collections, Chief Assistant County Attorney Fran Moss said. (Florida Times-Union)
Probes about cops proceed quickly Jul 24, 2008
In a closed-door administrative hearing at the Police Department, a ranking official will hear evidence for and against officer Ashley Terry, accused of brandishing a gun last week in front of children waiting to be picked up by their parents at the Treme Community Center, Riley said. The department also will weigh evidence against officer Donyell Sanchell, who is accused of hitting a Crescent City Connection police officer earlier this month after leading him on a chase over the CCC bridge and... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Area Midas franchises face fraud charges Jul 23, 2008
The franchises have the right to an administrative hearing where they may contest the charges. The Silicon Valley shops include four in San Jose, two in Fremont and one in Campbell. (San Jose Business Journal)
Business briefs Jul 22, 2008
The franchises have a right to an administrative hearing in which the charges can be contested. Sierra Bancorp sees profit decline in second quarterSierra Bancorp, parent company of Porterville-based Bank of the Sierra, reported Monday that profit fell in the second quarter of this year because of an increase in loan-loss provisions and other factors. (Fresno Bee)
Diversity office at T accused of bias Jul 20, 2008
"It's really a preliminary finding. It means there's enough evidence to go forward and have an administrative hearing, which is like a trial," said Eugenia Guastaferri, acting general counsel for the commission. But before Torres's case reached a hearing, he withdrew the complaint and then sued the T in Superior Court, where the potential for large awards is greater. (Boston Globe)
Starkville aldermen amend city’s false alarm ordinance Jul 18, 2008
The revised ordinance grants the city s administrative hearing officer authority to waive fines in the event of a false alarm triggered by events beyond the reasonable control of the system owner. And while fines for residents and businesses previously were set at 300 for a fourth false alarm and any offense thereafter, residents now will face a 25 penalty for a fourth offense. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Cajun Grill at Union Station shut by Health Dept. Jul 18, 2008
The restaurant will be fined $2,500 and is required to appear at an administrative hearing next month ... Little Caesars will be fined $500 and must appear at an administrative hearing next month. (Crain's Chicago Business)
City closes soul food restaurant over health code Jul 17, 2008
The restaurant is expected to pay fines totaling $3,250 and must appear at an administrative hearing scheduled for Sept. 4. Soul Queen, which bills itself as Chicagos premier soul food restaurant, is the second operation in a week to have its food license suspended by the city for a mouse infestation. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Infrastructure committee gives OK to false alarm, stop sign policies Jul 16, 2008
The revised ordinance also grants the city s administrative hearing officer authority to waive fines in the event of a false alarm triggered by events beyond the reasonable control of the system owner, such as inclement weather. It appears the ordinance, as revised, gives added flexibility to the hearing officer to consider the totality of facts of what constitutes a false alarm and what doesn t, committee chairman and Ward 3 Alderman P.C. Mac McLaurin Jr. said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Starkville scrutinizes false alarm policy Jul 13, 2008
Each additional offense warrants a 300 fine, plus a 50 fee to meet with the city s administrative hearing officer. Offenders also have the option of paying the fine without seeing the administrative hearing officer. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
RB High students expelled over cheating Jun 28, 2008
The students were brought before separate administrative hearing panels on charges stemming from a discovery that students had broken into the school computer system. Their expulsions were ratified by the school board Monday, director of communications Sharon Raffer said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
POWAY: Two Rancho Bernardo High teens expelled for cheating Jun 27, 2008
District still awaiting ruling of administrative hearing on five others ... The five other students are waiting for their administrative hearings to determine their alleged involvement and any disciplinary action, Phillips added. (North County Times)
2nd Memphis officer fired for beating during arrest Jun 26, 2008
Patrol officer Bridges McRae, 28, was fired Wednesday during an administrative hearing. The beating, captured on videotape by a camera in the Memphis jail, showed the woman being hit repeatedly while being arrested on a prostitution charge last February. (WREG.com, TN)
Lieutenant fired over child porn investigation Jun 26, 2008
Pennington fired Lt. Cerelyn "C.J." Davis after a half-hour administrative hearing with her Wednesday afternoon, said Davis' attorney, Mary Huber. Earlier this month, Pennington demoted Davis from major to lieutenant and removed her as commander of the department's internal affairs unit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Noise from strip mine could harm wildlife, professor testifies Jun 26, 2008
Given Harper, a bird expert and chairman of IWU's biology department, testified during the second day of an administrative hearing in Springfield. The hearing is meant to settle the controversy over whether to rescind a permit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources granted to Capital Resources Development Co. for its planned strip mine in Fulton County. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Litigation will keep state lease sale in limbo Jun 24, 2008
However, Gleason directed DNR to give the Point Thomson owners one last chance to come up with an "appropriate remedy" as an alternative to termination by holding a DNR administrative hearing. DNR held the hearing and Irwin re-affirmed the termination decision. (Anchorage Daily News)
OCEANSIDE: New state law tests fire chief's powers Jun 22, 2008
The law requires an administrative hearing before a firefighter can be demoted or punished in a way that would diminish wages or benefits. In the wake of the failed reorganization, questions remain about whether the chief opened the city to lawsuits and whether, under the new law, he has any real power to reassign supervisors. (North County Times)
Full text of attorney's e-mail on Children's Theatre Jun 19, 2008
Under the provisions of the Act (Section 6254(f)) the Report should not have been released, or at a minimum the release should have been delayed until after the administrative hearing. It was released, however, on June 2, 2008, just three days before Briggs Skelley meeting, and caused a media sensation. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
MEMPHIS POLICE BEAT TRANSSEXUAL - CAUGHT ON TAPE... Jun 19, 2008
" A copy of the tape was reviewed by both the FBI and the District Attorney's office, the latter of which dropped all charges against Johnson. An FBI investigation into possible civil rights violations is still underway. Meanwhile, the Memphis Police Department confirmed to Action News 5 that the officer holding Johnson was on probation, and has been fired. The officer who threw the punches is currently on non-enforcement status pending an administrative hearing. Since the video of the jailhouse... (The Drudge Report)
Residents protest injection well site Jun 17, 2008
Legal teams representing Montgomery County, Conroe, individuals and the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, failed to convince State Office of Administrative Hearing judges that a proposed well is not a risk worth taking and residents have put their hope in mass numbers. Commissioners with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality are expected to review the permit this summer, but no date is set. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
New Orleans to phase out trailers by August Jun 17, 2008
At that time, people still in trailers could face a citation and administrative hearing if they haven't received an extension. A handful of housing advocates and residents told council members Monday during a committee meeting that they shouldn't force deadlines on hurricane victims struggling with high rents and limited social services. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Chief: Child porn allegations against cop covered up Jun 12, 2008
Their discipline could come in the next 10 days, after an administrative hearing, Pennington said. Pennington said he asked the city's Law Department to investigate how some of his officers mishandled the investigation into T.C. Crane. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Police probe factually flawed, 'Friends' say Jun 10, 2008
But Parsons said Briggs' personal information, including birth date, home address and other information, was not redacted, and he questioned the timing of the release immediately prior to an administrative hearing last Thursday about Briggs' future. A separate administrative investigation has recommended she be terminated, but Parsons said the several-hour hearing Thursday seemed to go well and he expressed optimism about the outcome. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Brigg's attorney assails release of police report Jun 8, 2008
Release of police-investigation reports on the Palo Alto Children's Theatre was assailed as "outrageous" Friday by the attorney representing theater Director Pat Briggs for violation of her privacy and timing immediately prior to a crucial administrative hearing on her future job status ... "I think it's absolutely outrageous" that the report was posted online with Briggs' birth date and home address and during the week preceding a crucial administrative hearing on her future status with the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Institute appeals state's decision to prevent offering of science ... Jun 4, 2008
But first, the issue will go to an administrative hearing. Joe Stafford, assistant commissioner for academic affairs and research at the coordinating board, said the independent Office of Administrative Hearings has 180 days to hear the case. (Houston Chronicle)
Causeway cop appeals demotion Jun 1, 2008
Corporal Chris Dupont lost his sergeant's rank after an administrative hearing. He wants Causeway Commission chairman Kyle France to review the case and conduct a public inquiry. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Store may lose OLCC license (27) May 31, 2008
The licensee has 30 days from the date of the notice to request an administrative hearing. Singh, the store manager, said that process was already under way. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Kokua Line: Board hands out parking tickets May 29, 2008
HRS 514B-104(a)(11) says a condo association (made up of all unit owners) may: "Impose charges and penalties, including late fees and interest, for late payment of assessments and levy reasonable fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, rules, and regulations of the association, either in accordance with the bylaws or, if the bylaws are silent, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board that establishes a fining procedure that states the basis for the fine and allows an appeal to the... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lockerbie case resurfaces May 28, 2008
Lawyers for the man convicted of the bombing, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet Al-Megrahi, have not submitted their views, but Davidson said at the administrative hearing that it appeared they were against such a move. Megrahi, a former Libyan intelligence officer, is seeking to overturn his conviction and 27-year sentence for bombing Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded over the southern Scottish town of Lockerbie on 19 December 1988. (iAfrica.com)
Deltona objectors derailed by 'threat' May 27, 2008
The withdrawals prompted the cancellation of a Tuesday state administrative hearing regarding a stormwater drainage permit for the widening project ... "The petitioners have filed similar arguments, making the same claims, in previous administrative hearings only to withdraw just before the hearing," Trovato said ... State records show that Ash has been involved with seven Department of Administrative Hearing cases involving objections to Deltona stormwater drainage plans. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Firm may face penalties for staying at Superfund site May 26, 2008
"They have clearly now violated the agreement and we have to call for an administrative hearing citing them for violation of the agreement. Then the attorney general can take much stronger enforcement action," she said last week ... She said that because the company is in violation of its agreement, the department will conduct an administrative hearing, after which Starmet is expected to be cited. (Boston Globe)
Jose Lambiet's Page Two May 23, 2008
"Technically, he committed a felony by taping his wife. But we can't use it because he admitted it in an administrative hearing focused on his ex-wife's allegations. "Should he know better. Of course. (The Palm Beach Post)
EDITORIAL: Bad connection May 22, 2008
That probe is now complete, and the chief will decide whether the officers involved should face neglect-of-duty charges and an administrative hearing. But someone also needs to ask whether Chief Loicano did everything he should have that night and afterwards, and that would be best handled by someone outside the department. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Related says court ruling irrelevant to land use hearing May 21, 2008
A group opposing a high-rise condominium near and Gardens is fighting the developer's request to strike some information from an administrative hearing on land use for the Coconut Grove project. The , which has partnered with on the three-tower waterfront project, maintains the circuit court ruling that nullifies Miami's in the May 16 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida is "irrelevant and prejudicial." The three-judge panel considered zoning and permit issues, which are outside the jurisdiction of... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Judge backs St. Joseph's Hospital plan for southern Hillsborough May 17, 2008
After the first request in 2005 was denied, the Tampa hospital appealed the decision, requesting an administrative hearing that was held last fall ... Another administrative hearing is scheduled for February, stemming from AHCA's rejection of a 2007 CON application by St. Joseph's to build the Big Bend Road facility. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Clay calls hearings on new fee May 14, 2008
The builders and landowners are also seeking a state administrative hearing on conflicts between the fee ordinance and the county's comprehensive land use plan. Moss said Tuesday the county is working to resolve those conflicts. (Florida Times-Union)
2 cops who let Price go face scrutiny May 13, 2008
If Loicano finds that the charges are warranted, the officers would participate in an administrative hearing, where a decision about the charges would be made. The officers could face punishment as severe as suspension or demotion, Loicano said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
District: Students In Poway Hacking Case Got Software Off Internet May 13, 2008
The students will appear before district administrative hearing panels. "I am very disappointed that students would violate the trust and relationships with teachers to enter the system and falsify their records," Poway Unified School District Superintendent Don Phillips said. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
RBHS hackers used stolen passwords May 13, 2008
The six students implicated in the cheating scandal have been suspended and face discipline from administrative hearing panels, the Poway Unified School District said. Outcomes of the hearings are considered confidential. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
E-mails sent by Aguirre backer under scrutiny May 11, 2008
The commission then makes a decision in closed session at its next monthly meeting about whether the evidence warrants an administrative hearing, where a fine can be levied. Robert Stern of the Los Angeles-based Center for Governmental Studies said the timing could be problematic for Aguirre and the commission. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Aguirre accused of soliciting staff contributions May 10, 2008
The commission then makes a decision in closed session at its next monthly meeting about whether the evidence warrants an administrative hearing, where they can levy a fine. The commission is prohibited from releasing any details about the investigation until the administrative hearing has been set. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SOAH recommends approval of TexCom contract May 9, 2008
State Office of Administrative Hearing judges are proposing to permit a wastewater injection well in the Conroe oil field, but they have a few stipulations. In December, SOAH judges heard testimony for and against TexCom Gulf Disposal s permit request to inject a maximum of 350 gallons per minute of Class 1 nonhazardous wastewater into an existing well at the old Conroe oil field, off Creighton Road. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
IN BRIEF: Sacked whistle-blower demands reinstatement May 8, 2008
Nutrition researcher Hussein Hussein, a tenured professor, was sacked last month by university president Milton Glick, despite a recommendation by a university administrative hearing that he merely be reprimanded or demoted ... After the administrative hearing, he was cleared of charges of plagiarizing graduate student work, but found to have incorrectly reported on $377,000 in grants, thus denying the university overhead costs. (Nature News Service)
Harbin denies role in mix-up May 6, 2008
Mr. Harbin had appealed the Department of Driver Services' action to suspend his license, and the department asked that the Office of State Administrative Hearings, which resolves disputes between individuals and state agencies, rule on the matter, a standard procedure in such challenges ... Last week WRDW-TV reported that he said he had received an "official looking" document telling him that an Aug. 14 administrative hearing had been rescheduled ... Mr. Highsmith's motion bears the heading of... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Utica school district says Fehlhaber case spending details forthcoming May 6, 2008
The Utica school district said Monday it would provide by next month all disclosable information regarding the costs of an ongoing administrative hearing for a suspended school employee. In a letter faxed to the O-D on Monday, the district s clerk said it would provide the information requested by the newspaper within 20 business days in accordance with state Freedom of Information Law. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Judge affirms Hopkinton in appeal of Fruit Street plant May 6, 2008
The administrative hearing came after former Conservation Commission Chairman Brian Morrison and nine other residents challenged the commission's issuance of a state wetlands permit for the project. In response, the Department of Environmental Protection granted an approval with conditions, which the residents appealed. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
I want to know: What prompts the DMV to retest questionable drivers? May 4, 2008
But that information could be revealed if the suspension is challenged in court or in a DMV administrative hearing. House said the DMV receives about 2,000 requests per year. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
GNA files court appeal to send principal back to elementary school Apr 22, 2008
Jarolen has not had a required administrative hearing in front of the school board ... DeLuca expects the administrative hearing will be held when Jarolen gets clearance from her doctor. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Children's Theatre probes still under wraps Apr 21, 2008
By law, the criminal and administrative investigations must be kept completely separate, in part because employees can be forced to testify in an administrative hearing while in a criminal probe they have the right to decline to testify under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Friends of the Children's Theatre, a non-profit support group, has also retained an attorney, board member Vic Ojakian said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Principal wins injuction against Nanticoke Area Apr 19, 2008
Jarolen sued the school district and requested the injunction Tuesday after administrators moved ahead with the transfer despite the postponement twice of scheduled administrative hearings ... An administrative hearing was scheduled and postponed twice Feb. 8 because of a scheduling conflict and March 17 because Jarolen, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, had been precluded by her medical condition from participating ... School board member Tony Prushinski said he could not... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Nanticoke Area solicitor says e-mail led to reassignment Apr 18, 2008
The school board voted at its April 10 meeting to reassign Jarolen, the high school principal since 2005, to a position as the principal of an elementary school in the district. Jarolen sued the district Tuesday in Luzerne County Court and requested an injunction to return her to the high school until a hearing can be held. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Starkville Park Commission adds two members Apr 17, 2008
The board moved to hire Jenny Turner as the new administrative hearing officer. Her fee will be in line with existing general legal staff, said McLaurin. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Two drivers from fatal wrecks indicted Apr 17, 2008
De La Cruz is scheduled for an administrative hearing May 8. Vote for this story. (The Daily Reflector)
Bear Stearns 1Q profit misses views Apr 15, 2008
Bear Stearns also announced in its most recent filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a civil injunctive action or an administrative hearing regarding the company's bidding process with municipal securities. The company said it would respond to the so-called "Wells notice" and will discuss the matter with staff before its official response to the regulator. (Anchorage Daily News)
