State Farm's Florida rate hike to be denied Aug 27, 2008
State Farm has 21 days to petition the office for an administrative hearing. But, in the meantime, the company cannot hike its rates. (Orlando Business Journal)
442 Area Code Up For Debate Aug 26, 2008
The commission plans to reopen the administrative hearing process that culminated in its April 24 decision to pull the 760 area code out of North County and replace it with 442, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The commission has been under pressure to reconsider its decision from an online campaign called keep760. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Fulton's stays closed; fails reinspection Aug 23, 2008
Fultons must pay fines that could total $750 and will be required to appear at an administrative hearing scheduled for Oct. 2, a spokesman for the health department said. Fultons on the River is the 156th time this year that the health department has suspended a restaurants food license for health code violations. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Quinn joins battle against mining project Aug 23, 2008
The comments from Marc Miller, Quinn's aide, and former Peoria Mayor Bud Grieves came during the fifth day of an administrative hearing about Capital Resources Development Co.'s planned mining project near Banner. Quinn doesn't oppose mining but thinks the Banner site is inappropriate for the strip-mining operation because it would threaten wildlife habitat and water quality, Miller said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Clayton board: Victim of racism? Aug 21, 2008
Malihi, of the Office of State Administrative Hearings, finished taking about 40 hours of testimony Wednesday and hopes to make a ruling by the end of the month ... The residents called on witnesses who alleged at the administrative hearing that board members had a coach fired, illegally closed meetings, arranged votes, bickered, engaged in name-calling, misspent money and committed other violations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Area attorney off NY pension plan Aug 21, 2008
Those cited have been advised they have a right to an administrative hearing. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Whole Foods cutting 49 jobs in Austin Aug 20, 2008
On Wednesday the FTC rescheduled an administrative hearing on the matter to Sept. 8. Also last Friday Whole Foods recalled fresh ground beef sold in several states due to concerns over E. coli bacteria. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
OCEANSIDE: Police lieutenant denies domestic violence charge Aug 20, 2008
An administrative hearing on the claim is nearly complete, and a mediator is expected to make a recommendation to the Oceanside City Council by the end of September, Murray's attorney for the claim, Donovan Jacobs, said Tuesday. Contact staff writer Sarah Gordon at (760) 740-3517 or. (North County Times)
Pipeline will protect St. Johns River Aug 20, 2008
The construction of the pipeline is authorized in DEP's existing administrative order executed in 2002, which was part of an open and transparent permitting process that included critical scientific review, public input and an administrative hearing. This order required Georgia-Pacific to invest in and implement several substantial manufacturing upgrades, totaling approximately $200 million, and it required Georgia-Pacific to prepare a wastewater quality improvement study. (Florida Times-Union)
'No shows' put suspected drunken drivers back on streets Aug 17, 2008
Of 889 reversals between July 1, 2005, and March of this year, about 60 percent were attributed to officer "no shows" at administrative hearings, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles data revealed ... The newspaper also looked at the Florida Highway Patrol, for which seven of 30 reversals of suspensions in Brevard were because of failures to appear at the administrative hearing ... Top of the list: a lack of personnel and money to send officers to an administrative hearing that... (Florida Today)
Get facts about Seminole project Aug 16, 2008
This means no discussion of total maximum daily loads, salinity changes and detrimental environmental impacts to the river at the administrative hearing in October. Likewise, the Riverkeeper hasn't identified evidence backing the claim of negative impacts to the river's ecosystem from Seminole's proposed withdrawal. (Florida Times-Union)
Heckys closed by Health Dept. Aug 14, 2008
The restaurant will be fined a total of $2,250 and representatives are required to appear at an administrative hearing scheduled for Sept. 18. You May Also Like. (Crain's Chicago Business)
A real estate commission works to make the playing field fair for buyers and sellers. Aug 13, 2008
We denied it, but the Administrative Hearing Commission overturned our decision. We've now worked with the governor and legislature to keep felons from getting licenses. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Voters might get say on revision to Utica residency law Aug 9, 2008
The current law requires newly hired or promoted workers including police officers to move into the city within six months or possibly face an administrative hearing, which happened last year to two city police officers. The existing law also allows the mayor to grant a written waiver for some nonresident employees if the city has difficulty hiring or promoting someone for a particular position. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Company ordered to pay restitution to investors Aug 8, 2008
- An administrative hearing examiner has ordered a Tennessee-based oil and gas development company accused of defrauding Montana investors to pay more than $652,000 in fines and restitution. Montana State Auditor John Morrison had previously ordered Mid-America Energy Inc. to cease operations after Missoula residents invested about $120,000 in the company. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Beer pong' goes plunk Aug 8, 2008
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Farmington bar is first to have liquor license revoked Aug 8, 2008
The decision was made by the Alcohol and Gaming Division after a review of administrative citation data and the recommendations of an administrative hearing officer. The violations include three citations for sales to intoxicated persons and one citation for sale to a minor. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Weavers make $150k challenge grant to Riverkeeper Aug 8, 2008
In February the Riverkeeper filed for an administrative hearing to challenge Seminole County's permit application. The hearing is scheduled for October. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Peyton vows to fight Georgia-Pacific Aug 8, 2008
Once the notice of intent to file a permit is made, the city has 14 days to file a request for an administrative hearing. Reader Comments. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
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)
