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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2025 required to bring forward dedications after the County Administrator approved a plat. Chairman Flescher received confirmation that the new law called for an approver who ranked higher than the administrative authority. County Administrator John Titkanich noted that he already reviewed and signed off on plats, so this change would not affect his workload. Commissioner Moss and Attorney Prado discussed the lack of clarity which arose with the new law and the routing process for plat approval. The Commissioner confirmed that developers would bypass the Board by communicating directly with staff, and expressed her opposition to the law as it usurped home rule. The Board and staff expressed concern for the short time, with Administrator Titkanich agreeing staff would have to conduct a sufficiency review. Attorney Prado informed the Administrator that denials would have to be accompanied by legal opinion which may slow down the approval process, depending on the submission. The Administrator suggested having staff put together an information sheet to explain the new rules. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2025-033, designating the Planning Services Department as the Administrative Authority to receive, review and process plats or replat submittals and designating the County Administrator or his/her designee as the administrative official responsible for approving, approving with conditions, or denying a proposed plat or replat and granting authority to accept dedications made via plat. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Earman Nay: 1 - Commissioner Moss 15. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman B. Commissioner Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman 15.6.1. 25-0689 Quarterly Updates from County Administrator & County Attorney Vice Chairman Loar introduced the item, describing the updates as a healthy practice which fostered transparency and reduced social media speculation. County Attorney Jennifer Shuler began by discussing the challenges faced this past quarter as her department learned of the new laws approved in the last state legislative session. Attorney Shuler relayed her department's ongoing initiatives: refreshing outdated codes, a master Ordinance for non -ad valorem special assessments, ironing out details for a County -run animal shelter, a new hire for land acquisition and leasing and departmental coordination to manage leases. The Indian River County, Florida Page 13