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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 />• <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 />