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At a glance: Michiana Council actions, Nov. 8, 2024
Summary
The council approved minutes, financial reports, a master plan consultant contract (not to exceed $20,000), a Tree Proposal application pending attorney review, a Tree Ordinance amendment on oak pruning dates, and reappointed a Planning Commissioner; all recorded votes were unanimous.
Key actions taken by the Village of Michiana council on Nov. 8, 2024:
• Minutes: Approved the Oct. 11, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Tim McCarthy; second by Nancy Thill).
• Treasurer report: Approved Pokagon Fund report and treasurer report as presented (motion by Tim McCarthy; second by Mike Botelho).
• Check register: Approved check register totaling $144,527.04 (motion by Tim McCarthy; second by Nancy Thill).
• Tree services: Approved a Tree Proposal application contingent on review by the Village Attorney Sara Senica (motion by Nancy Thill, amended to require attorney review; passed by roll call, 5‑0).
• Tree Ordinance: Amended Tree Ordinance to prohibit pruning of identified oak trees between April 15 and Sept. 15 and require tool sanitization and application of latex‑based paint after emergency pruning (motion by Nancy Thill; second by Brian Cassidy; passed 5‑0).
• Master Plan consultant: Approved contracting Southwest Michigan Planning Commission for Master Plan services at $16,591 with a not‑to‑exceed cap of $20,000 (motion by Mike Botelho; second by Brian Cassidy; passed 5‑0).
• Appointment: Reappointed Karen Szyp to a three‑year term on the Planning Commission (motion by Mike Botelho; second by Nancy Thill; passed unanimously).
All recorded roll calls in these items were 5 ayes and 0 nays as noted in the meeting minutes. The council discussed next steps for attorney review of tree services, consultant workplan scheduling, and integrating police station questions into upcoming resident surveys.
