Wilson: County Sues Its Own

County Commissioners are in a sticky situation. They had to sue a candidate for their own commission.

Tony Donadio, architect of the County Administration building could be on the hook for millions in repairs. The question is "How does this work?". Does Tony Donadio get to sit in on closed strategy meetings to decide what to do with the case?. Does he get to vote on settling? Does the County Attorney now represent him as a Commissioner and the rest of the Commission at the same time?

It is interesting to note that the agenda item and back-up were all scrubbed to eliminate any mention of Mr. Donadio's name even though the suit names him personally as well as his architectural firm. Why? Even when asked it was obvious that the County Attorney was trying his best to avoid releasing his name as the architect. Why was County staff so anxious to protect Donadio?

Wait there is more. Mr. Donadio is named in an ongoing suit with an Island Condo Association for more millions.

More? Donadio is the architect on the new Impact Fee burning project for the sheriffs evidence locker. He recommended a 50 million dollar plan which included moving a lake and then moving it back plus covered parking.

More? A coincidence I am sure. The building purchase less than a year ago at an inflated price to get rid of Impact Fee Refunds was purchased from the same roofing company who is now out of business that we are suing for the Administration roof.

Really, we paid them almost a million so that we can now sue them as a bankrupt company for a million? Really?.

Rumor

New rumor in the whisper campaign against Mr. Zorc. Firefighters are being told that Zorc wants to return to an all volunteer ambulance service. Not true says Zorc.

Zorc and his family did serve many years for no pay at the volunteer ambulance service. They gave many hours and saved many lives but the day for all volunteer ambulance service in Indian River County is long gone says Zorc.

City Election

With just over two weeks to go it's getting hot. Most experts see Turner leading with Fletcher in a strong position to be returned to the Vero Council. So much of the speculation surrounds who will take the third seat.

It's tight between pro sale candidate Dan Stump, Former Councilman Brian Heady and vocal kill the sale advocate Jay Kramer.

The Stump Kramer matchup got more heated with the distribution of the following flyer.

Events

Tea Party Saturday