Commissioners table Bob Hall Pier decision, send design back to Parks Board and county engineer

The court halted action on the Bob Hall Pier design on Jan. 18 after commissioners raised concerns that the county-hired engineer had not reviewed recent presentation materials and that cost estimates for repairs had increased substantially. Commissioner Chesney said he had been surprised by figures ranging from about $900,000 to $1.4 million to repair the existing structure and asked that the court send the package back to the Parks Board, ensure the county-hired engineer (John Michael) reviews the updated materials, and direct a Parks Board recommendation before the court resumes consideration.