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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 19, 2025 <br />emergency, and noted he could call a special call meeting to discuss large <br />expenditures. Ms. Hyde informed Commissioner Adams that typical projects in <br />the $100,000 to $200,000 range included roofing bids, boardwalks, painting, <br />power washing and other large repair work. Commissioner Moss expressed <br />support for staff s recommendation. <br />The Chairman opened the floor for public comment. <br />Richard Minetti, Resident, suggested evaluating Ms. Hyde's changes for a year. <br />Lalita Janky spoke in favor of the lower threshold for the Administrator and <br />having the Board informed of larger amounts for non -emergencies. <br />Commissioner Loar favored increasing the spending threshold if it expedited work <br />and saved money, stating he trusted the County Administrator to make the right <br />decisions. The Chairman assured there was no distrust, but he felt more <br />comfortable in his stewardship of the County's money at the $100,000 level. <br />Ralph Poppell spoke in favor of setting the purchasing limit at $100,000 for the <br />County Administrator. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner <br />Moss, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the <br />following vote: <br />Aye: 4 - Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and <br />Commissioner Moss <br />Nay: 1 - Chairman Flescher <br />H. Parks, Recreation, and Conservation <br />I. Planning and Development Services <br />J. Public Works <br />13.11. 25-0750 Rain Tree Corners Special Assessment Request <br />Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board consider the Rain Tree Corners neighborhood <br />request. Public Works staff supports the request because the existing culvert is <br />not expected to last much longer, and it is in the best interest of all parties to move <br />this forward as quickly as possible to ensure continued and safe access to the <br />subdivision. If the Board approves the request, staff will proceed to prepare an <br />initial assessment resolution to begin the process of creating a new capital project <br />special assessment and obtain bids to come up with a final cost estimate. The <br />project will not commence until the Board approves a final assessment resolution. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 18 <br />