Comments on: Commission Changes Mind On Project Rebid For Cantonment Company

By: A Watchman

A Watchman — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:46:02 +0000

838.022 Official misconduct.–

(1) It is unlawful for a public servant, with corrupt intent to obtain a benefit for any person or to cause harm to another, to:

(a) Falsify, or cause another person to falsify, any official record or official document;

(b) Conceal, cover up, destroy, mutilate, or alter any official record or official document or cause another person to perform such an act; or

(c) Obstruct, delay, or prevent the communication of information relating to the commission of a felony that directly involves or affects the public agency or public entity served by the public servant.

(2) For the purposes of this section:

(a) The term “public servant” does not include a candidate who does not otherwise qualify as a public servant.

(b) An official record or official document includes only public records.

(3) Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

By: jACKRUBY

jACKRUBY — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:39:21 +0000

The commissioners KNEW HOW THE BID PROCESS WORKS. They were trying to swing the deal for friends. Look at the names on the road company and you will see who is who. PLLEEESE dont ask me to believe Grover Robinson did not understand. Its about time for a new broom down there and thank goodness the County Administrator is going… the County attorney should go next, as in MY opinion (it is worth zero…), she is a real estate attorney and we need someone more rounded, someone who has done a TRIAL, etc. I will say that she IS AN EXCELLENT REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY. I would hire her in a minute for land use issues..(o-wait, that is why David Tucker hired her in the first place! and she did great), but we need a harder attorney here. Those road contractors are a tuff bunch and think would scare her into going with the bad County Administrator.

By: Laura Cook

Laura Cook — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:30:37 +0000

It shouldn’t take an attorney to read the rules on accpeting bids for any project.
I agree, Mrs. Young, seems to be the only one that knows her job on “simple” procedures, especially since it was indicated this was the second time this mistake was about to be made. I suppose we had to pay for the legal fees when the bid from last year was awarded incorrectly. Let’s do some homework commissioners BEFORE going to the table.

By: i dunno

i dunno — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:58:44 +0000

Hey commissioners! I can do the job cheaper. Can I bid now???? You’ll should be ashamed.

By: goldstar

goldstar — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:40:10 +0000

I thought if you were elected as a commissoner it was your elected duty to know how to make descisions in the best interest of the citizens, to use this lame excuse that you didnt understand the proper way to accept bids, that’s a bunch of hogwash. How many other bids have been accepted, against the county attorney’s, advice. Ms. young seems to be the only one listening. If you donot understand what it takes to run our county gov’t, step down and let someone else that has the ability to listen to an attorney run our county. Folks get ready for another lawsuit courtesy of ROADS INC. and our commissoner’s. No wonder our county cannot progress, if you cannot understand how to accept bids, how can you know how to build our infrastructure to attract ” NEW BUSINESS” VOTE all the SCOUNDRELS out and bring this county into the 21st century

By: MD

MD — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:31:00 +0000

Isn’t it amazing once put in the limelight of the press how the commisioners changed their tune. As N put it, it is a sealed bid. I cannot believe how some people do things. “A mistake”, I think the mistake of the commisioners that was made was on the voters part. Do not re-elect any of them and find someone else to do the job. Good luck!

By: DoThe RightThing

DoThe RightThing — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:20:31 +0000

“I’m human, I make mistakes,” Commissioner Kevin White said. “I am not infallible, even though I know the public sometimes thinks we should be. Hindsight is always 20/20.”

Seems like Kevin White always has something whiney like this to say about what he thinks the public expects of him.

Kevin, the public expects you to live up to your campaign promises, be honest in your official duties, and make decisions that are good for your constituents and our county. Hopefully those were your understandings of what the public expected when you decided to run for office.

By: Who's Who

Who's Who — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:29:13 +0000

Make you wonder if Roads Inc could cut there bid by $100.000.00 if there an’t too much profit it road work. Simple said are we paying to much to have our roads and bridges repaired/fixed. If there is that much profit to be made on one job then I’m going to buy some tractors and dump trucks. Even cutting $100.000.00 these company are still making money. No wonder they are living high on the hog

By: Oversight

Oversight — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:48:37 +0000

I read Grover’s weak attempt at an explanation for his actions in yesterday’s news blunder’s opinion section. Sorry, there’s no excuse for the board’s action. The four were wrong and they should read Florida Statute 838.22 “Bid Tampering” to see if the shoe fits.

By: bama54

bama54 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:59:51 +0000

I have listen to the TV3 report that stated Commissioner White said this issue was cause by the news reporting, and that the same type of bidding reversal happen last year and nothing was said. This means you have screwed up twice now, and you say you’re sorry. Yes you are sorry you got caught. Mr. White, I now can say without a doubt in my opinion, you’re now one of the good ole boys, and you will not get my vote next time around, if you have the guts to run after all this.