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Michiana council approves new radio tower, hears police staffing update
Summary
The Village of Michiana approved a $2,540 radio tower purchase, learned that MDOT will not add a stoplight at the Grand Beach/Highway 12 entrance, and heard that a new hire will attend the Police Academy in May. Council also discussed vandalism to 12 trees on village property.
The Village of Michiana council on March 14 approved the purchase of a replacement radio tower for the police department at a cost of $2,540.
Police Chief Ryan Layman told the council that the tower, a required base station for department radios, has been out of service after 25 years. Layman also said the Michigan Department of Transportation will not install a stoplight at the Grand Beach entrance off Highway 12 and that MDOT will reassess the intersection in five years. He introduced Brendan Stadler, a newly hired officer affiliated with Grand Beach who will attend the Police Academy in May to fill the vacancy left by Officer Jamie Flick’s retirement.
Layman reported an ongoing investigation into vandalism that resulted in 12 trees being cut down at Stop 40 on village property and asked residents to contact the police with information. Councilmember Mike Botelho voiced full council support for investigative steps, including consulting the village attorney if needed. Tim McCarthy moved to approve the tower purchase; Mike Mumper seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
