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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 believed the money was well spent as long as the information was used. She was confident that the Administrator would act on the consultants' recommendations. She stated she had already seen a positive change in the County's organizational culture. Commissioner Earman endorsed the Administrator's work. He remarked that the Administrator inherited a financially stable County, but faced internal challenges. He praised Administrator Titkanich for doing a great job and likened his situation to a football coach who had to change his staff, resulting in some initial challenges. Chairman Adams attributed much of Administrator Titkanich's initial difficulties to the Commissioners, stating that they did not effectively communicate what was expected of him. She stated that the Board wanted change, but did not specify what that change should entail. She added that the Commissioners should have prepared the organization for the impending changes. Additionally, she noted that the County remained a small and "insular" community and suggested that the Commission allow the Administrator more time to establish the connections crucial in the local public service network. Commissioners Loar, Flescher, and Adams expressed a desire to see specific improvements when the Administrator provided his next quarterly update to the Commission on December 3, 2024. The following speakers appeared before the Board. Scott McCracken, Owner of Sawhorse Construction, raised concerns to the Board about the potential termination of Indian River County Building Official Scott McAdam. He discussed the negative impact of that decision, attributing most complaints to MGO software. McCracken praised Mr. McAdam's performance, including his active participation in meetings, ability to address challenging questions, and effective handling of complaints. Additionally, McCracken suggested further evaluation, acknowledging Mr. McAdam's consistent availability and prompt responsiveness. Deb Frazier, the Executive Officer of the Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA), expressed her appreciation for the TCBA members who attended the meeting to discuss potential solutions and future actions. She agreed with Mr. McCracken that the new system had faced challenges and echoed his gratitude for Mr. McAdam. Ms. Frazier mentioned that she had invited builders to this meeting, but some had concerns about potential repercussions due to their permits currently being in the system. They were worried that speaking up could lead to negative consequences, and this perception was shared by many builders. Indian River County Florida Page 24