The big question on everyone’s mind seems to be, “What happens to the Town of Apple Valley in the wake of its big court loss?”
Continue readingCourt report: Eminent domain trial hearing update (Carloni)
Judge Donald Alvarez in Department S-23 of the San Bernardino Justice Center commenced the proceeding in Town of Apple Valley v. Apple Valley Ranchos Water Corp. (CIVDS1600180) by dramatically narrowing the scope of what could be argued. Thus all the Town’s disagreements with the evidence and all of the questions and emotional argument in the Town’s attorney’s (BB&K) Objections were not factors to be considered at today’s hearing.
Continue readingHearing on Town/Liberty decision (Carloni)
The next hearing on Town of Apple Valley vs. Liberty Utilities (Case No.: CIVDS1600180) is set for 10:00 a.m. at San Bernardino Justice Center (247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA, 92415) and should last until noon.
Continue readingI protest the proposed solid waste rate increases
Representatives of the Town of Apple have a long track record of monetary (and other) mismanagement, and of lying to the public. This behavior should not be rewarded with more money, as giving the representatives of the Town of Apple Valley more money virtually guarantees more monetary mismanagement in the future.
Continue readingTown of Apple Valley Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Increase to Solid Waste Rates
JULY 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M.
Town Hall Council Chambers 14955 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, CA 92307
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Apple Valley (the “Town”) will hold a Public Hearing on July 27, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., at the Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA 92307 to consider adopting rate increases for the collection, handling, and disposal of solid waste services within the Town (“solid waste services”). The meeting can also be viewed on Frontier Channel 29, Charter Spectrum Channel 186, and online at applevalley.tv.
Continue readingLiberty decision: Update (Carloni)
I was in court this morning and listened to the proceedings.
BB&K/Town has until June 1, 2021 to file objections to the Tentative Statement of Decision.
Liberty has until June 18, 2021, to respond to the objections in writing.
Continue readingJudge makes preliminary ruling against Apple Valley taking over water system
A San Bernardino Superior Court judge has made a ruling against the Town of Apple Valley in its attempt to take over its largest supplier of water.
Continue readingLiberty Utilities decision (Carloni)
Mr. Mayor and Counsel …
Now that the initial decision is in, and yes, your legal team has a chance to object, I ask that each of you read all 83 pages of the decision to understand truly what was stated and not rely on the filtered view of a legal team that has now lost TWICE … Claremont and here.
Continue readingLiberty decision: Thoughts and impressions (Carloni)
It just took me three hours to review the entire Liberty decision, and wow — what a decision. A few points stand out but the decision is a pretty damning condemnation of the efforts of the Town. The judge relied on Liberty experts who were well-grounded in competent documentation and analysis and lambasted the Town’s experts. It almost seemed like the judge was telling the Town, “Nice try but don’t bullshit me again!” (sorry for the language)
Continue readingThe court finds for Liberty Apple Valley
On May 7th, Superior Court Judge Donald Alvarez ruled in the eminent domain case of Town of Apple Valley vs. Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company (now Liberty) in an exhaustive 84-page tentative decision that supports free enterprise and private ownership over ever-increasing government.
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