Vacate: Settlement Recommendation

2012A-3145-ROC · Registrar of Contractors · 2012-12-14

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

HEARING: December 14, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. APPEARANCES: Southern Mill (hereinafter “Complainant”) appeared through its owner, Robert L. Knight. Advanced Concrete Creations LLC (hereinafter “Advanced”) appeared through its qualifying party, Jason Denny Sonnenfelt. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE: M. Douglas

The following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order are made: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. During the scheduled hearing, the parties manifested movement in the direction of a resolution of the matter at issue. Therefore, the parties were afforded the opportunity to craft a settlement agreement, the essential terms of which were stated for the record. 2. A copy of the parties’ written settlement agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 3. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Advanced agreed to perform agreed upon corrective work. Complainant agreed to withdraw the complaint at issue and agreed to the closing of the instant citation. 4. The parties acknowledged that they understood the terms of their Settlement Agreement and that they had entered into the Settlement Agreement voluntarily and in good faith. 5. This tribunal finds that the terms of the Settlement Agreement are reasonable under the circumstances and that the Settlement Agreement was the product of knowing and voluntary action on the part of each party thereto. 6. In light of having entered into the Settlement Agreement, Complainant and Advanced agreed to vacate the hearing in this matter. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. A general policy of law favors the settlement of disputes and adverse parties should be free to adjust their differences by entry into agreements and stipulations of settlement which should be recognized and given effect by the tribunal having jurisdiction over the issues and statutory enforcement authority. 2. Termination of the instant hearing is mandated by the parties having entered into the Settlement Agreement, as well as having agreed to vacate the hearing. A.A.C.R2-19-111(1) and (4). ORDER

Pursuant to A.A.C. R2-19-111(1) and (4), it is ordered vacating the hearing in this matter and remanding this matter to the Director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for further disposition. Done this day, December 14, 2012.

/s/ M. Douglas Administrative Law Judge

Copy mailed/e-mailed/faxed December 18, 2012 to:

William A. Mundell, Director Registrar of Contractors c/o Legal Department 1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Advance Concrete Creations LLC 7260 E Gambel Cir Tucson AZ 85750-6159

Southern Mill Robert L Knight 14357 E Placita Loma Alta Tucson AZ 85747-9306

By: Cruz Serrano

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Office of Administrative Hearings 1400 West Washington, Suite 101 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-9826