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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Loar, Vice Chairman Moss, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Flescher, and Commissioner Earman <br />C. Environmental Control Board <br />17. PUBLIC COMMENT: NON -AGENDA -RELATED MATTERS <br />Chinitta Tate, a Public Affairs Specialist with the Small Business Administration, <br />addressed the Board regarding the severe storms and flooding in October 2025 that <br />impacted Brevard and Indian River Counties. She discussed the available disaster <br />loans for affected local businesses and residents, highlighting key deadlines: property <br />damage applications were due by January 6, 2026, and economic injury assistance <br />applications by August 7, 2026. The loans feature low, fixed interest rates, terms of <br />up to 30 years, and would allow up to 12 months without payments. Additionally, <br />loans of up to $500,000 were available for damage to the primary residence, and up <br />to $100,000 for personal property. Ms. Tate emphasized the importance of rebuilding <br />better to enhance community resilience against future disasters. <br />Lisa Snycerski addressed the Board to express her concerns about the potential <br />development of Data Centers in Indian River County. She highlighted the growing <br />resistance to such facilities nationwide and advocated a proactive approach. Ms. <br />Snycerski called for an Ordinance to restrict or ban Data Centers and opposed any <br />zoning law amendments that would support their establishment. She aimed to explore <br />ways for the community to pass a memorandum against Data Centers and sought <br />guidance on how to move forward with this initiative. <br />Chairman Loar acknowledged her concerns and expressed his readiness to help <br />foster a discussion on Data Centers and related issues. Commissioner Adams noted <br />that a significant presentation on the subject was given at the legislative conference, <br />covering current trends and possible legislative changes. She encouraged Ms. <br />Snycerski to reach out to Representative Brackett and Senator Grall to share her <br />concerns. <br />Humane Society Board President Jill Collinson mentioned that during the final budget <br />process, one of the slides presented indicated the organization was classified as a <br />quasi -nonprofit. At that time, the Humane Society was offered a 10% increase. <br />However, the Memo of Understanding showed that the Humane Society was <br />approximately $4,000 short each month compared to what was approved in the <br />budget. <br />County Administrator Titkanich offered to meet with Ms. Collinson, and if necessary, <br />staff could bring an amendment back to the Board. Ms. Collinson stated that the <br />Humane Society was set to receive over 30 large -breed dogs in the following days. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 24 <br />