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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2025 <br />Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Earman, and Commissioner Moss <br />12.113. 25-1033 County Administrator Employment Agreement <br />Recommended Action: <br />Approve the County Administrator Employment Agreement and authorize the <br />Chairman to execute the agreement following review and approval by the County <br />Attorney. <br />Attachments: County Administrator Contract 2025 <br />County Administrator Contract - 2025 CH Edits (Clean Version) <br />County Administrator Titkanich proposed a three-year contract renewal, emphasizing <br />his achievements in organizational improvements and customer satisfaction without <br />requesting a salary increase. Vice Chairman Loar expressed concerns about <br />communication and media engagement, advocating for better practices to enhance <br />public perception. Commissioners Earman and Adams, urged support for the <br />Administrator, while Flescher criticized the spending on consultants and expressed <br />concerns about communication effectiveness. <br />Administrator Titkanich offered to address questions in a memo and highlighted the <br />importance of resolving the contract status before the holidays. Chairman Flescher <br />suggested starting with a one-year contract to allow for an assessment, fearing a <br />three-year commitment was too substantial. Vice Chairman Loar encouraged <br />Commissioners to support Administrator Titkanich's leadership if they valued the <br />direction taken over the past 2.5 years, although he himself felt discomfort with the <br />communication effectiveness. <br />Commissioner Moss defended Administrator Titkanich by listing significant <br />accomplishments during his tenure, such as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the <br />Stormwater Management Plan, the Indian River Lagoon Management Plan, the Urban <br />Service Boundary (USB) study and others. She called for recognition of these <br />achievements. <br />Commissioner Adams emphasized the County's achievements over the past two <br />years, highlighting the need for steady leadership from the Commissioners. She <br />stressed that decisions should be based on facts, not rumors. She expressed concern <br />that ongoing distractions, leaks, and political maneuvering erode trust and divert <br />attention from key issues. Commissioner Adams reaffirmed her commitment to <br />accountability and transparency, advocating for thoughtful performance reviews <br />instead of undermining the Administrator. She urged her fellow Commissioners to <br />recognize these challenges for effective collaboration moving forward. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 11 <br />