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EGLE orders removal of concrete pillars at Michiana beach; resident says she never received attorney’s letter
Summary
The state (EGLE) ordered removal of unlawful concrete pillars at the beach; the village warned owners of possible contractor removal at owners’ expense. Resident Caroline Rogers said she had not received the attorney’s letter and criticized village communication.
The Village reported that the Michigan/Indiana/Great Lakes environmental authority (EGLE) submitted a second letter ordering removal of unlawful concrete structures (referred to in minutes as concrete pillars) installed at the beach. Minutes state the installation breaches state law and local ordinance and that the village has sent notices expecting compliance. If a property owner does not remove the structure, the village may hire a contractor to remove it and charge the cost back to the property owner, potentially by placing the cost on their tax bill.
The property owners responsible for the installation were present at the meeting. The Village Attorney, Sara Senica, expressed a preference for voluntary compliance and offered to speak with the owner after the meeting to resolve the matter. The clerk presented the homeowner with the attorney’s letter, which the homeowner said they had not received. During public comment Caroline Rogers reiterated concerns about inadequate communication from the village and the distress caused by legal notices and references to potential misdemeanors; Tim McCarthy said he would not debate the matter during the meeting and said it could be resolved soon.
The village’s stated enforcement pathway includes administrative notice, potential contractor removal at owner expense, and citation as necessary to secure compliance.
