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Michiana council approves police pay increase and new radio tower after reports on vandalism and staffing
Summary
Council approved a recommendation to raise hourly pay for two full‑time police officers effective April 1, 2025, and authorized purchase of a replacement radio base station; Chief Ryan Layman reported hiring and an investigation into vandalism of 12 trees on village property.
The Village of Michiana council on March 14 approved a recommendatory hourly pay increase for the two full‑time police officers effective April 1, 2025, in a motion brought after a closed session. Councilmember Tim McCarthy moved the action; Mike Mumper seconded. The minutes record the roll call vote as "4 ayes, 0 nays."
Police Chief Ryan Layman reviewed recent department matters at the meeting, including staffing and an ongoing vandalism investigation. Chief Layman told the council that "MDOT has decided not to install one at that intersection," referring to a previously requested stoplight at the Grand Beach entrance off Highway 12. He also introduced Brendan Stadler, who was hired by Grand Beach and is scheduled to attend the Police Academy in May.
Chief Layman said the department is investigating the vandalism of 12 trees cut down at Stop 40 on village property and asked residents with information to contact the police. The council authorized the purchase of a replacement radio base station, an item Chief Layman said is required by the state after the existing tower stopped working; the council approved the $2,540 purchase (motion by Tim McCarthy; seconded by Mike Mumper).
The council's personnel action and equipment purchase follow routine departmental reports and were recorded in the meeting minutes. No further disciplinary or staffing details were disclosed in the public minutes.
