[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQPtrySNr4Q[/youtube]
The attorney for Med-Star made it pretty clear that it really doesn’t mean a hill of beans;
Despite questioning the objectivity of the process, Med-Star attorney Dan Fritz says he is not surprised a city appeals process has now found that the scoring system and selection of Paramedics Plus was fair.
“It was a decision that was the result of the city’s own appeal process, which we feel was a wholly inadequate process to deal with an issue of this complexity,” Fritz said.
Basically hiring an independent judge (who really isn’t a judge) who gets paid by the city to review an appeal. I wonder if she is a kangaroo?
Kermit brought this up today during the informational meeting that this really wasn’t a surprise that they ruled in the favor of the city, to which he was chastised by councilor Kiley for questioning their integrity. Would Kiley have questioned their integrity if they ruled against the city? Kermit wondered if the council’s decision would be delayed due to a possible appeal to a real court of law (minus kangaroos), the councilors questioned this appeal;
Med-Star plans to not only file an appeal in state court but also is planning a federal court appeal saying the agreement violates anti-monopoly laws. So, it’s likely that timeline for Paramedics Plus to takeover will be delayed.
Kind of sounds like they are appealing, unless of course Med-Star’s attorney is lying on camera to reporters.
During this other interview, the attorney also brings up how they only had two weeks to prepare for the appeal and were presented evidence at the appeal that they haven’t seen before (that is classic move by the city attorney’s office, since they have no real talent in defending themselves honestly in A REAL court). They pulled this crap during the Bruce Danielson trial, and it blew up in their faces.
The best part though is when Med-Star’s attorney downplayed the appeals process that it is something more fitting for dog barking complaints and NOT for picking an ambulance service. But don’t tell that to our health director;
“This ruling recognizes the objective processes used by the City, as well as the hard work done by many people throughout our RFP process,†says Public Health Director Jill Franken.
Objective. LOL!
And if you haven’t heard enough BS from city hall, we get to endure this tomorrow.
Once again rolfing opens his hole showing general ignorance.( he stated he didnt know what to say). Why say anything Rolf ? Mr kiley; check the Honorable Judge Caldwells ruling per the independent hearing officers. (Hired by city attorneys office -pay negotiated with city attorneys office. There by an employee of city attornrys office. Further more he or she is no (Judge), a supposed to be (independent hearing officer) to rule in favor of the city.( Judges of legal matters appointed by Governor or elected by by the people.)
thanks again Dr. STAGGERS for standing firm for the proffesion and against ignorance by lack of certain members of city counsel researcing before opening their mouth and being a rubber stamp.
Daily vs. City of Sioux Falls proved in 2008 that the city appeals process is unconstitutional. Their ‘Judge’ is picked and paid by the city without the approval of Med-Star. This hearing is not a court. Your exhibits, evidence, and witnesses is not allowed. If the city’s paid attorney has represented themselves as a ‘Judge’, it’s grounds for disbarment. The next REAL step in the appeals process is into circuit court. Med-Star will win there mostly because of the 6 case history since 2008 where the city violated the civil rights of citizens. Believe me, the city will appeal into SD Supreme Court. Perhaps, they’ll not but (if not) Med-Star should so the city charter can be amended by state justices.
Meanwhile, the ambulance contract will be suspended for 4 years during litigation. Taxpayer millions will go toward fighting to take away your constitutional liberty.
Mr. Fritz, my testimony is free. If I must wait days outside a courtroom to testify, I will. If there are expenses, including travel to Pierre, I’ll do it uncompensated. If you need trial history, exhibits, or copies from my attorney; I’ll provide at my expense.
I’m a combat veteran. I earned my rights and will defend to prevent Mr. Pfeifle from taking them away. New Hampshire has ‘Live Free or Die’ on license plates. The new city charter should stipulate these words on the city symbol & flag.
Mr. Huether, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL
Dan Thanks for your service. Thank you also for standing up to a bunch of spineless gold digger a clowns like mmm and Jeffry Schmitt and gold ol fiddle faddle Thanks again I’m thinking this city owes you a large debt of gratitude for your love of this city.