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• <br /> From: ERIC WEDEKING <br /> Sent:Wednesday,August 24, 2016 1:12 PM <br /> To:Jay Lee <br /> Subject: RE:Valley Trails church property <br /> Hello Jay, <br /> Thanks for the response. Specifically, my concerns are that a bathroom and clubhouse would only serve a <br /> purpose for a small number of people. The main users will a few individuals who run a day care businesses <br /> from their homes and occupy the park area for several hours every weekday in the late morning. Currently there <br /> are children that go to the bathroom in the bushes. While I do not want that either, the community should not <br /> bear the cost of that behavior. <br /> Also,after talking with another resident it is unclear who would maintain the facility.Valley Trails does not <br /> have a homeowners association as you would possibly be lead to believe. There is no means of collecting <br /> money other than random personal checks written to a non-elected group leader with no accountability as to <br /> how the money is spent.The person who heads this group has done so for approximately 25 years when their <br /> own unofficial bylaws state that there is a 2 year limit. Some residents support this club,but the fact is they are <br /> not a legal entity.They have no legal right to collect money and the residents that do support them simply trust <br /> that they will do what is right. Myself and several other residents have tried to get to the bottom of where <br /> money goes and were personally attacked for doing so. <br /> The bottom line is that I am suspicious of this group of people. The Pleasanton police have investigated their <br /> activity and while they agreed it was suspicious,decided not to pursue criminal charges for lack of evidence.At <br /> a minimum,they are misrepresenting themselves. <br /> Many other residents see no need for a bathroom since the park is long,and every home is a short walk away. <br /> There are also concerns about cleanliness,graffiti,and cosmetic appeal. This is a community park.There are no <br /> sports events,functions or parking. <br /> These are just a few concerns off the top of my head but like I said before,I would support what the majority of <br /> Valley Trails residents want. It is bard to get people to show up to a meeting with our busy schedules and <br /> responsibilities.I think a questionnaire would be a better way to gauge thoughts. <br /> Thanks for your time. <br /> Eric Wedeking <br /> Valley Trails Resident <br /> Yellowstone Court <br /> i <br />