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Council grants authority to act on beach-tree vandalism; police seeking leads
Summary
Police reported vandalism that felled 12 trees on village beach property; the council authorized Council President Tim McCarthy to work with Police Chief Ryan Layman and Village Attorney Sara Senica on decisions while the council is not meeting in January and February.
The Village of Michiana is investigating vandalism that resulted in 12 trees being cut down on village beach property, and the council authorized elected leadership to act on the matter in the council’s absence.
Police Chief Ryan Layman told the council about a sign placed at Stop 40 asking for information related to the incident. With no council meetings scheduled in January or February, Council President Tim McCarthy moved for permission to work with Chief Layman and Village Attorney Sara Senica to take actions as needed and to keep the full council informed; Mike Botelho seconded the motion and the council approved it 5–0.
No suspect or restitution information was reported in the meeting; Chief Layman indicated the department will continue seeking information from the public and will coordinate with the village attorney on any legal steps.
