Administrator inherited a financially stable County, but faced internal challenges.
He praised Administrator Titkanich for doing a great job and likened his situation
to a football coach who had to change his staff, resulting in some initial challenges.
Chairman Adams attributed much of Administrator Titkanich’s initial difficulties to
the Commissioners, stating that they did not effectively communicate what was
expected of him. She stated that the Board wanted change, but did not specify
what that change should entail. She added that the Commissioners should have
prepared the organization for the impending changes. Additionally, she noted that
the County remained a small and "insular" community and suggested that the
Commission allow the Administrator more time to establish the connections
crucial in the local public service network.
Commissioners Loar, Flescher, and Adams expressed a desire to see specific
improvements when the Administrator provided his next quarterly update to the
Commission on December 3, 2024.
The following speakers appeared before the Board.
Scott McCracken, Owner of Sawhorse Construction, raised concerns to the
Board about the potential termination of Indian River County Building Official
Scott McAdam. He discussed the negative impact of that decision, attributing
most complaints to MGO software. McCracken praised Mr. McAdam's
performance, including his active participation in meetings, ability to address
challenging questions, and effective handling of complaints. Additionally,
McCracken suggested further evaluation, acknowledging Mr. McAdam's
consistent availability and prompt responsiveness.
Deb Frazier, the Executive Officer of the Treasure Coast Builders Association
(TCBA), expressed her appreciation for the TCBA members who attended the
meeting to discuss potential solutions and future actions. She agreed with Mr.
McCracken that the new system had faced challenges and echoed his gratitude
for Mr. McAdam. Ms. Frazier mentioned that she had invited builders to this
meeting, but some had concerns about potential repercussions due to their permits
currently being in the system. They were worried that speaking up could lead to
negative consequences, and this perception was shared by many builders.
Anthony "Tony" Brown, President of Indian River County NAACP, concurred
with Ms. Frazier and mentioned that he had several pending complaints. He
highlighted that people were hesitant to file complaints due to fear of
repercussions.
Architect Richard Bialosky expressed optimism for a positive resolution and
recommended that Administrator Titkanich offer apologies to Anthony Brown,