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Council hears update as appeal is denied in New Buffalo Township lawsuit
Summary
Village attorney told the council the Village’s appeal in the dispute with New Buffalo Township will not be heard by the higher court; the Michigan Municipal League is discussing a possible legislative amendment and the attorney will report back if developments occur.
Attorney Sara Senica informed the council that the court declined to hear the Village’s appeal in the lawsuit with New Buffalo Township. Senica said the Michigan Municipal League (MML) board has already discussed seeking a legislative amendment and that she would keep the council informed of any developments.
Senica characterized the ruling as disappointing for the Village. The council did not take further public action on this item at the meeting; no additional motions or litigation steps were announced. "Sara Senica spoke on the outcome of the lawsuit and how disappointed she was the Michigan Supreme Court of Appeals DENIED hearing the Villages appeal," the transcript records. The council directed no immediate follow-up other than awaiting any legislative options flagged by MML.
