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Michiana police: MDOT denies stoplight; council backs purchase of new radio tower and new hire announced
Summary
Police Chief Ryan Layman reported MDOT will not install a stoplight at the Grand Beach Highway 12 entrance, announced a new hire, reported vandalism of 12 trees on village property, and obtained council approval to buy a replacement radio tower for $2,540.
Police Chief Ryan Layman told the Village of Michiana council on March 14 that the Michigan Department of Transportation declined to install a stoplight at the Grand Beach entrance off Highway 12 and will revisit the request in five years. He introduced Brendan Stadler, a new hire who will attend the police academy in May, and reported ongoing investigation into vandalism of 12 trees cut down at Stop 40 on village property, asking residents to contact the police with information.
Chief Layman also said the department’s main radio tower — the base station for village radios and required by the state — stopped functioning after about 25 years. He requested authorization to purchase a replacement tower for $2,540; Tim McCarthy made the motion, Mike Mumper seconded it and the council approved the purchase unanimously.
Council members expressed support for solving the tree‑vandalism case; Council member Mike Botelho told the chief the council will support whatever actions are necessary, including consulting the village attorney. The council also discussed cleanup and suggested planting large hemlocks to replace the removed trees before Memorial Day.
The council approved routine items earlier in the meeting and later moved on to unrelated new business. No timetable for completion of the vandalism investigation was provided in the meeting record.
