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NotDeadYet

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See the Angelo's thread in the Real Estate section. It is the site of the proposed Angelo's condos over by Eastern Lake.

See the Angelo&#039;s thread in the Real Estate section. It is the site of the proposed Angelo&#039;s condos over by Eastern Lake.

They did not make the purchase. Ronnie Bell brought it up for discussion and suggested the county look for grants to use as purchase money.

scooterbug44

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I certainly vote they make a lowball offer instead of just writing a check for the asking price w/ our tax dollars.

Smiling JOe

As NotDeadYet correctly mentioned, the County didn't purchase the property. The County did have one appraisal done (I guess they don't care about getting three and taking the average price), and are looking into finding funds/grants to make the purchase.

As NotDeadYet correctly mentioned, the County didn&#039;t purchase the property. The County did have one appraisal done (I guess they don&#039;t care about getting three and taking the average price), and are looking into finding funds/grants to make the purchase.

jodiFL

And why do we need this? Habitat? state park? or just to keep the condos out?

wrobert

[quote="jodiFL, post: 344008"]And why do we need this? Habitat? state park? or just to keep the condos out?[/quote]
 
 
We don't.  All of a sudden the county seems to be getting all sorts of offers to purchase land for the market value set by the county property appraiser.  Wonder why?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jodiFL">And why do we need this? Habitat? state park? or just to keep the condos out?</blockquote> 
 
We don&#039;t. All of a sudden the county seems to be getting all sorts of offers to purchase land for the market value set by the county property appraiser. Wonder why?

oh yea... dump that property you cant develop in the counties lap. Way to go, developers looking for the quick buck! Sorry but I guess SOWAL real estate wont be paying for that house in the Bahamas like you planned. What a Catch22 situation ......folks wanting it appraised high for the resale then not being able to sell it for that and trying to blame the PA. Glad I dont have enough $$ to be a RE speculator/developer.

Busta Hustle

not in all cases Jodi...one recent purchase by the county school board from a local developer netted  him a tidy 2 or 3 million dollar profit...it was the 40 acre parcel purchased at the end of last year...i think the  developer had only had the parcel a couple of years or so, bought it at the top of the market for around 1.2 and sold it after the crash to the county for i think around 4...developer hero county zero...

SHELLY

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[quote="jodiFL, post: 344136"] [B]Glad I dont have enough $$ to be a RE speculator/developer.[/B][/QUOTE]

...come to find out, neither did many of the current batch of "RE speculators/developers"



.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jodiFL">Glad I dont have enough $$ to be a RE speculator/developer.</blockquote> 
...come to find out, neither did many of the current batch of &quot;RE speculators/developers&quot; 
 
 
 
.

True dat shelly but luckily through the years and county boards that it takes to get a development order approved these faux developers were weeded out leaving only the competent, worthy, community minded environmentally balanced group  with a vision for the well being of us all to remain in business....:blink:

florida girl

And why does the county need to buy more land?  I think the money would be better spent on employee salaries and services for the county, ie roads, etc!!!

GoodWitch58

[quote="Busta Hustle, post: 345128"]True dat shelly but luckily through the years and county boards that it takes to get a development order approved these faux developers were weeded out leaving only the competent, worthy, community minded environmentally balanced group  with a vision for the well being of us all to remain in business....:blink:[/QUOTE]

Huh?:idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Busta Hustle">True dat shelly but luckily through the years and county boards that it takes to get a development order approved these faux developers were weeded out leaving only the competent, worthy, community minded environmentally balanced group with a vision for the well being of us all to remain in business....:blink:</blockquote> 
Huh?:idontno:

sorry goodwitch maybe i should have used;-)...i was making fun of the bcc and the review boards for approving every project by every so called developer that has come along...my sarcasm probably goes unrewarded once again:biggrin:

sorry goodwitch maybe i should have used;-)...i was making fun of the bcc and the review boards for approving every project by every so called developer that has come along...my sarcasm probably goes unrewarded once again😀

Beach Runner

beats on hood

[quote="Busta Hustle, post: 345236"]sorry goodwitch maybe i should have used;-)...i was making fun of the bcc and the review boards for approving every project by every so called developer that has come along...my sarcasm probably goes unrewarded once again:biggrin:[/QUOTE]
I personally know of at least one case in which the BCC unanimously supported a fight against a developer. I appreciate their support and how they listened to the concerns, as well as the concerns of other citizens with items on the agenda.

I won't say which case, and if you know, please don't say. I just don't like seeing them always portrayed as "the bad guy."

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Busta Hustle">sorry goodwitch maybe i should have used;-)...i was making fun of the bcc and the review boards for approving every project by every so called developer that has come along...my sarcasm probably goes unrewarded once again😀</blockquote>I personally know of at least one case in which the BCC unanimously supported a fight against a developer. I appreciate their support and how they listened to the concerns, as well as the concerns of other citizens with items on the agenda. 
 
I won&#039;t say which case, and if you know, please don&#039;t say. I just don&#039;t like seeing them always portrayed as &quot;the bad guy.&quot;

Ever read the Walton County Seal? 
Pride - Preservation - Conservation

Given the number of developments passed vs not passed, I'd say the County Commissioners should put a County Seal in the back of the Courtroom where the clock is located, so that they can be reminded of the three simple words.

This thought of buying this parcel, does indeed fit into the Preservation aspect, but I don't think it necessarily should come at expensive costs to the tax payer. If the property isn't able to be developed, the appraisal is likely off the mark. Also, I don't think it should be solely up to our County to be the ones who take pride and seek preservation and conservation.  Private entities should also strive for these things.

Ever read the Walton County Seal? 
Pride - Preservation - Conservation 
 
Given the number of developments passed vs not passed, I&#039;d say the County Commissioners should put a County Seal in the back of the Courtroom where the clock is located, so that they can be reminded of the three simple words. 
 
This thought of buying this parcel, does indeed fit into the Preservation aspect, but I don&#039;t think it necessarily should come at expensive costs to the tax payer. If the property isn&#039;t able to be developed, the appraisal is likely off the mark. Also, I don&#039;t think it should be solely up to our County to be the ones who take pride and seek preservation and conservation. Private entities should also strive for these things.

[quote="florida girl, post: 345222"]And why does the county need to buy more land? I think the money would be better spent on employee salaries and services for the county, ie roads, etc!!![/quote]
 
Give you give specifics on which employees or positions are under paid at the county level and at what rate you think they should be paid?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="florida girl">And why does the county need to buy more land? I think the money would be better spent on employee salaries and services for the county, ie roads, etc!!!</blockquote> 
Give you give specifics on which employees or positions are under paid at the county level and at what rate you think they should be paid?

[quote="WaltonGOP, post: 345381"]Give you give specifics on which employees or positions are under paid at the county level and at what rate you think they should be paid?[/QUOTE]

That info is somehow never told, and I think it's high time a study be done on just that.  Those that work at the south end of the county, should be given compensation for traveling the distance every day, most I know do not live here, and some have an issue with all the county vehicles that could be used, but aren't.  I applaud Mickey Marse, Mayor of Freeport for for actually printing the salary when jobs are advertised, but he's the only one I've seen.  There's a certain amount of embarrassment involved, and I think a whole lot of Bull!  Still, times are changing, and what was acceptable wage 25 years ago, needs to be adjusted!  I think as the county is one of the largest employers in the county, they set a standard for the rest.  Again, they compare Walton county with Bay and Okaloosa, I think a mistake.  A study needs to be done that evaluates the actual cost of living, and the actual revenue the county earns, and adjust accordingly.  We were once one of the poorest counties in the state, but that is no longer true as far as revenue goes.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="WaltonGOP">Give you give specifics on which employees or positions are under paid at the county level and at what rate you think they should be paid?</blockquote> 
That info is somehow never told, and I think it&#039;s high time a study be done on just that. Those that work at the south end of the county, should be given compensation for traveling the distance every day, most I know do not live here, and some have an issue with all the county vehicles that could be used, but aren&#039;t. I applaud Mickey Marse, Mayor of Freeport for for actually printing the salary when jobs are advertised, but he&#039;s the only one I&#039;ve seen. There&#039;s a certain amount of embarrassment involved, and I think a whole lot of Bull! Still, times are changing, and what was acceptable wage 25 years ago, needs to be adjusted! I think as the county is one of the largest employers in the county, they set a standard for the rest. Again, they compare Walton county with Bay and Okaloosa, I think a mistake. A study needs to be done that evaluates the actual cost of living, and the actual revenue the county earns, and adjust accordingly. We were once one of the poorest counties in the state, but that is no longer true as far as revenue goes.

I did not make it to the last BCC meeting, but on one of the other message boards someone is posting about a 10 million dollar property purchase that was made by the BCC.  Anyone happen to know any details, I have not seen it in the news.

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