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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 9, 2025 Jeff Andros raised concerns to the Board about the termination threshold for the County Administrator and opposed a retroactive raise for the Administrator due to communication discrepancies. He was skeptical of Commissioner Earman's assurances regarding future issues. He submitted a public records request for all communications between the County Attorney and the County Administrator over the past two weeks, emphasizing the legal implications of withholding records and highlighting potential legal implications. Mr. Andros also questioned the accountability measures for the Administrator and whether the County would cover legal defense costs in an ongoing investigation. Commissioner Earman responded by clarifying that the Clerk, Ryan Butler had contacted the FDLE for a preliminary inquiry into possible criminal activity but refrained from labeling it as such. He emphasized that Administrator Titkanich was presumed innocent and stated that if there had been any wrongdoing, Administrator Titkanich would have been dismissed. Commissioner Earman acknowledged that a poor decision was made, but it was not done in secrecy or malice. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to approve County Administrator addendum to his Employment Agreement with the stipulation that any funds received prior to September 9, 2025, be returned to the County. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Nay: 2- Chairman Flescher, and Vice Chairman Loar 15. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman B. Commissioner Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman C. Commissioner Susan Adams D. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman E. Commissioner Laura Moss 16. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS A. Emergency Services District B. Solid Waste Disposal District C. Environmental Control Board Indian River County, Florida Page 40