Smith said without jurisdiction, he does not have the authority to proceed. But after the 10-minute hearing, McCarthy said this is another way for the city to stonewall him. It's not going to change anything. Following the hearing, McCarthy went to the Civil Division of the courthouse to properly serve the complaints. The company was working on a probationary permit, and after a city investigation officials decided not to grant a franchise permit because all requirements were not met, City Manager Wayne Bowers said Monday.
Bowers is the defendant in the case.