Wawa Municipal Council's approved a policy on docking, mooring, launching, and boating on Wawa Lake beachfront properties - despite some unaddressed concerns raised during the meeting.
When the policy was first proposed, Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer Maury O'Neill explained the idea stemmed from concerns raised by some members of the public.
O'Neill emphasized the policy isn't meant to restrict or deter boaters from enjoying the waterfront.
The policy was brought before Council for third and final reading during last night's regular meeting, after it was given only first and second reading in September, though concerns were raised by a local sailboat owner, who warned the new rules would make it incredibly difficult to store the boat, particularly along the shore - and she further warned that could prevent potential growth in sailing on the lake.
While Mayor Ron Rody acknowledged the concerns - and suggested staff look into ways to address them - he emphasized that it was important to get the policy "on the books", and pushed forward with a vote on it, suggesting that municipal policies and by-laws are "living documents" and could be changed.