Hey Vic, First of all I think its admirable that you are trying to stand up for right of way issues and helping fisherman.
Having said that, I can tell you from my experiance in the late 80s and early 90s that it was akin to banging my head against the wall.All the hours and all the planning and all the meetings never went to far.If the town wants something and it is to benefit the rich tax payers who own land in the area and dont want to see people walking around, They usually win every time.Its all about Money.They add hefty sums to the towns coffers and the town likes that
If You ask Jimmy who has faught this stuff all his life he will tell you the same thing, sometimes its best to pick the battles that are winnable. I hope you have luck and can crack the old ways but the truth is if they want it shut down its going to get shut down.
You will also see that sometimes the landowner has a letgitement gripe, I certainly would not want drugs etc...in my backyard or loud people keeping me awake all hours of the night when I pay 15 grand a year in taxes. So you have to be somewhat sympathtic to there argument.If you end up with a chance to speak to the council etc...Just be diplomatic and remember there are always two sides
Anyway, good to see you involved and I hope it all works out
