Remarks by Eileen Vargas
128 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 6
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“Yeah. I was looking on page 622. I see here that Martin County has collected about 11.2 million three months state collection lag. I understand that. And that Martin County has spent approximately 21.2 million cumulative between year 25 and 26 so far. So what is it that you do have now?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay, yeah, and I can definitely check with her. So with the number of properties that you've made a presentation for, I mean, when you're making negotiations, how firm are you insofar as below appraised value to secure these properties for the benefit of Martin County?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'm familiar. It does come before the Board. Okay.”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Exciting things are happening there. Correct. It doesn't mean we can't do this also.”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Well, we've spoken about that before, so is there any remedy, any other pathway?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. So he hasn't made an application here with this county?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“It's through the sheriff only. Okay. I needed to be sure about that. Thank you.”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“I do not have any. That form has been filed.”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“And I understand everything you've said. And I've looked at this before I came to this meeting. I had a lot of questions. So in the event that the applicant is unhappy, file a lawsuit against whom?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. It was my understanding that he can get a building permit. However, there's a little bit difference in so far as the land. Mass. He was going to be building on and it has to do with something dealing with the regulations going back to the 1980s. Is this correct?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Commissioner Vargas. You know, having been in real estate for many years, I really admire the lengths you went to. I would do the same thing as you if I were planning on moving my family, my homestead, my last home, I think forever home, to this piece of property. You certainly have spent a lot of money looking into, is this the right move for my family? And then also to sell your homestead?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“That's admirable to me. When I have been involved with the county, not this county, but another county, and looking at property, I too had to rely on what staff said because that's the only way I can say, well, you know, this is a good avenue to take, or no, I really should do something else, but you've done the other something else in addition to that. Policies here should not be floating and should not you know, be constructed as situations come up. We're talking about three other properties, 1984, 2016, 2023, which were labeled as mistakes. They could have been. However, you're basing your…”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Identical. So having said that, we're talking about submerged lands, riparian rights, and this is the key component. Is that correct? Correct. To be able to allow you to go forward. Okay. But you certainly have the land mass without interfering with conservation areas that would be unbuildable, correct? Correct. Okay. So having said that, I understood that what you're looking for, I understand what you've done to spend $1.3 million is a chunk of change. And as I say, it's very hard to remake that again. Okay. I just wanted to clarify, I think your report was thorough, complete. It was very…”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. Just a couple of comments. Did a realtor sell this parcel to you or was this a for sale by owner?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. You may want to pull out that policy because there was some question about the ownership and it was divided. Just a suggestion, you can consult an attorney about this, a real estate attorney.”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yeah, my question is, are we ready to take a vote? You had enough evidence. No.”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. I was trying to clarify, this is not an additional expense to our taxpayers, correct, to replenish that account?”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026
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“This is not something that we're borrowing funds for. I think you and I had a discussion about.”
Board of County Commissioners · Aug 11, 2026