HERE IS THE RESIDENT EMAIL:
I read Mr. Anderson's well intention letter and just want to say, "be careful what you wish for." I know people are desperate for the golf course to sell and it may take time, but patience is the best plan of action at this time.
In the state where I last resided, there was a city municipal golf course and skating rink just 20 minutes from our home. The golf course was used at night as a park for under-aged drinking and partying, drug activity, and sometimes petty crimes. The houses surrounding the course were worthless and most run down. Who would want to live near this? People felt it was their right to hang out the course because it was public property... and the grounds were not well maintained, the minimal was done due to budgeting and quality of workmanship.
Will partnering with the county result in Wedgefield residents losing security/ safety, privacy, and further devalue the homes?
Also with municipal pools come unsupervised children. Some dropped off by parents, others bused in. Will this result in lack of privacy and children wandering or cruising the streets of Wedgefield when they become bored with swimming or just want to look for some action? Not to mention garbage control in the streets, maintenance of the common area lawns, etc..... all can be issues. Will the county provide Sheriff patrols to handle the number of non-residents coming into our private community? If the above mentioned do become issues, who's going to frequent the Manor House or rent it for an expensive/special event?
The county's involvement in the golf course could drive more people out of here and it is possible it will further bring about a decline in housing values.
Just a few thoughts to begin a serious discussion about this proposal. Thanks
