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Votes at a glance: Michiana council approves master plan consultant, tree services and Tree Ordinance amendment
Summary
At the Nov. 8 meeting the council approved the Oct. 11 minutes, accepted the treasurer report, approved the check register, approved a tree‑services proposal contingent on attorney review, authorized a master plan contract (not to exceed $20,000), reappointed a Planning Commission member, and amended the Tree Ordinance; all recorded roll calls were 5–0.
The Village of Michiana council finalized several routine and substantive items on Nov. 8. Below are the recorded motions and outcomes.
• Approval of minutes (Oct. 11, 2024): Tim McCarthy moved to approve the minutes; Nancy Thill seconded. Outcome: approved (recorded as passed).
• Treasurer's report: Tracey McCay presented the report and reported a Pokagon Fund balance of $45,536. Motion to approve by Tim McCarthy; seconded by Mike Botelho. Outcome: approved.
• Check register: Clerk Anne Heywood presented a check register totaling $144,527.04. Tim McCarthy moved to approve; Nancy Thill seconded. Outcome: approved.
• Tree Board services proposal: Nancy Thill moved to approve a Tree Proposal application for tree services contingent on review by Village Attorney Sara Senica; Mike Mumper seconded. Roll call: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Outcome: approved.
• Master plan consultant contract: Mike Botelho moved to approve Southwest Michigan Planning Commission for $16,591 with a not‑to‑exceed cap of $20,000; Brian Cassidy seconded. Roll call: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Outcome: approved.
• Planning Commission appointment: Mike Botelho moved to reappoint Karen Szyp to a three‑year term on the Planning Commission; Nancy Thill seconded. Outcome: approved.
• Tree Ordinance amendment: Nancy Thill moved to amend the Tree Ordinance to prohibit pruning of identified oak trees between April 15 and September 15 to reduce oak wilt risk; the amendment requires sanitized tools and immediate application of latex‑based paint to pruning wounds. Brian Cassidy seconded. Roll call: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Outcome: approved.
No recorded motions were tabled or failed during the meeting.
