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Michiana council authorizes president to coordinate response after 12 beach trees cut down
Summary
Council members authorized Council President Tim McCarthy to work with Police Chief Ryan Layman and Village Attorney Sara Senica on decisions related to the vandalism of 12 trees on village beach property; the delegation passed 5–0 to allow action while regular meetings are dark in January–February.
The Village of Michiana council on Dec. 13 unanimously authorized Council President Tim McCarthy to coordinate with Police Chief Ryan Layman and Village Attorney Sara Senica on any necessary actions related to the vandalism that felled 12 trees on village-owned beach property.
Chief Ryan Layman reported the department posted a sign at Stop 40 asking for information about the incident. With no council meetings scheduled in January or February, McCarthy said the delegation would allow the village to respond more quickly if decisions, such as coordinating investigations or preserving evidence, were needed before the council reconvenes. “I move for permission from council to work with Chief Layman and Village Attorney Sara Senica,” McCarthy said; the motion, seconded by Mike Botelho, passed on a 5–0 roll-call vote.
The record does not indicate that arrests were made or that a suspect was identified at the meeting; Layman asked the public to share information if they have it. The council directed McCarthy to keep members informed through police or office communications as developments occur.
Next steps: the police department continues its inquiry and the council president will liaise with the department and attorney as needed; the council will be updated when substantive actions or findings occur.
