The Alcohol License Review Committee voted Wednesday to re-schedule a hearing on the alcohol license of R Place on Park for Nov. 8.
The hearing could result in a revocation of the bar's license following a complaint filed by Madison Police Captain Joseph Balles. Balles filed a complaint after 25 separate disturbances at the bar dating back to May 2010, including several shootings.
Representing the City of Madison, attorney Jennifer Zilavy made four separate motions to amend the complaint. The amendments were related to changing dates within the complaint filed.
Roderick Flower, owner of R Place on Park, along with his attorney Anthony Delyea said they believe the entire case should be dismissed.
""There are no claims and no proof that any ordinance or statutes have been broken,"" Delyea said.
Additionally Delyea said it was hard for him to understand how a business that has never been cited for any ordinance violations can be classified as ""an indecent or disorderly house.""
""We've looked at the rules of evidence that appear to be applicable to this case and we believe this should be a case that requires clear and convincing evidence,"" Delyea said.
After taking a closed-session recess, the committee members decided to hold the hearing at a later date.
""The committee as a body feels extremely uncomfortable proceeding tonight,"" ALRC Chair David Hart said.
Hart said the committee members felt it is a serious issue that Flowers is not ready to proceed with the hearing Wednesday night.
""The committee takes very seriously … that the respondent is not ready to proceed tonight,"" Hart said.
Hart said the committee will give both parties in the case 10 days to file specific motions in the case.The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.
