Council Decides Not to Pay Bettio for Moral Claim in Dismissed Case
All but one council member voted down a motion to pay William Bettio for costs incurred in a disorderly conduct trial that was dismissed recently in Stow Municipal Court.
Stow City Council voted 6-1 Oct. 11 against paying William Bettio fees incurred during a trial at the Stow Municipal Court that was dismissed by Judge Kim Hoover recently.
In May, the Stow Police Department charged Bettio with disorderly conduct, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. According to the report, a man was blocking buses from leaving the high school by standing in front of them.
Bettio said the charge was based and hearsay.
"[The officer] never got any side of my story or any of my witnesses to what was going on that day," Bettio said at the Oct. 8 meeting. "He only took the statement from the transportation supervisor and never went to any of mine."
Bettio also told council that he, his family and daughter "have suffered continuous embarrassment after the incident at her school."
According to Law Director Brian Reali, a legal finding on whether the actions constituted a definition of "unreasonable" and "unlawful" was the reason the case was dismissed.
Reali previously said, "My file does have a statement from a witness supporting Bettio. It also has statements from a student and two bus drivers about his conduct that day."
Before council voted no on the moral claim, Bettio said, "I broke no law and the case was dismissed. I never would have fought this if I was guilty. I'm a policeman’s son and I was raised to be responsible for my actions. Every citizen has a right for fair trial."
Bettio was seeking $1,800 from the city. Councilman Brian Lowdermilk was the only "yes" vote.
Before council turned it down, Lowdermilk amended the request to pay Bettio $1,500 — which was the cost of strictly the legal fees, according to Reali. The law director said the remaining $300 was for "an inconvenience fee."
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Melissa Bysura
10:40 am on Friday, October 12, 2012
Ok, so why was he blocking the buses? I can't determine whether or not I agree with the councils decision unless I know the whole story.
Daphne Lacoste
11:30 am on Monday, October 15, 2012
What was the reason he was blocking the buses? Just angry?
Frank Guernsey
12:40 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
He was mad because they were letting the school buses out of the parking garage area to go on their routes, ahead of the cars. He got mad, got out of his car and started swearing and yelling at the bus drivers, blocking them from leaving and creating a huge scene.
Hot tempered man/family, glad they aren't paying.
Kay Bee
6:17 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Are you sure Frank cause that is not what happened maybe you was in another parking lot?? You can't believe everything you read or rumors.
First of all it was all the parents and students leaving along with the buses. Traffic was at a stop, and as always cars where letting traffic out in the lanes and the bus drivers were not to happy with that.
Mr. Bettio DID NOT at anytime get out of his TRUCK, He was not cursing at no one. He was trying to leave as was the rest of the parents and students and the buses that day, so why did Mr. Bettio receive a citation and no one else did???? Maybe it is because of his last name ? Maybe because certain people in this city think if your last name is "Bettio" your a bad person for having an opinion??? Maybe because The Bettio's do not see eye to eye and have the same opinion as everyone else?
In court Mr. Bettio charges were dismissed, if he was guilty do you think they really would have dismissed it???? Could it have been one or more trying to get back at Mr. Bettio??????
Jack Kelly
11:19 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012
"Kay Bee" -- stop making pathetic excuses and stifle it.
Just because the CHARGE was dismissed does not mean he didn't do it. The charge has to match the description under ORC. You can block busses and be charged for menacing. Under ORC, that charge wouldn't stick. But, does not mean he didn't do it (he did).
Bettio is a "bad name." Because he's a money wasting moron who refuses to take responsibility for his own actions. Sounds like a lib to me.
joseph
11:35 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012
frank----were you there???? you seem very knowlegable for someone who was not at the trial to hear all what went on, maybe you're part of the other special group who likes to stir things up when items are reported of interest to the public.
BULLDOG
3:03 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Ooh frank you don't know what your talking about.case was dismissed under ohio law. Rule. 29. Look it up.in simple words no evidence to back up charge. .so in the state of ohio apolice officer has to wittness a midemeanor charge and not go by hearsay by john daymon
Steve S
3:27 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Don't pop a blood vessel BULLDOG, glad to see Stow didn't fall for this guys pathetic cry for "help".
Deena Weber
3:03 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
It says in the story that - "Bettio also told council that he, his family and daughter "have suffered continuous embarrassment after the incident at her school."" There must have been something more than just a "road rage" issue.
joseph
11:19 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012
If you have been reading Patch you would realize the incessent comments from people who like to assume and( you know what that means) that they know everything and are quick to judge. God forbid this happens to any other citizen out there and to their family for no logical reason.
BULLDOG
6:17 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Steve s. I see you still haven't. Taught bettio alesson yet or do need permisson from your mommy. Or from the levy committee. The good news is the real troublemaker moved to south carolina
David Gofflinger
1:20 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2012
The Bumblin Stumblin Bettio's. How funny, what will this family do next!!!!!! This is the same family where the wife speaks at the board meetings and blocks her face to avoid a photo!!!! Couple screws loose there!!!
Mike Plum
11:35 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012
What an embarrassing scenario for someone to go through. That family just keeps losing.
BULLDOG
10:15 pm on Monday, October 15, 2012
Daphne ,there was never any blocking of the any busses it was proven in a trial ,the 2 bus drivers had two totally different stories and the third wasn't even called to the trial.The student who was on bus was sent home because he would have made it worse for bus driver and officer berry smith and john daymon with his testimony. One of the bus drivers and the student could not identify the vehicle or the driver or the person suposaling stand out side of vehicle yelling at the bus driver.. For 15 min after the judge gave his judgement said he could not believe the city prosecutor and officer barry smith brought this charge to him and wasted his time because there was no facts or that any law was violated.NOT GUILTY AND WAS DISMISSED ON RULE 29 MOTION ON ACQUITTAL.look up rule 29 .
JenniGS
12:41 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
What a sad state of affairs when we waste this much time pointing fingers and passing judgement...get back to work, get back to school, suck it up and stop wasting the City's time and stop placing blame for stupid actions. The "real problem" did not "move to South Carolina"! The real problem is launching an attack on the city, the school, the bus garage and specific individuals rather than seeking proper channels to try and fix what we see as issues. What angers one person may not even matter to another. Come on, let's be more productive and even proactive about all of this, we're all dealing with things that we don't like, don't agree with, or don't understand. Get rid of the anger and move on!
View From A Distance
1:25 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
@JenniGS - Wow, someone who finally makes some sense! I have been reading these stories and comments for months now along with editorials in the Stow Sentry. It seems like it's always the same individuals complaining and trying to buck the system for their own personal agendas. Especially those Bettio people! I am glad city council stood up to him and did not pay his legal fees. Why not be a man, pay the ticket and move on - everyone seems to know you deserved what was coming to you - you seem to be nothing but an angry, miserable hot head!