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Council approves change so contractors apply for tree permits
Summary
Council approved an amendment to the Tree Ordinance that shifts responsibility for applying for tree permits from homeowners to tree contractors; the motion, made by Nancy Thill, passed unanimously.
The Village of Michiana Council voted on June 13 to amend the Tree Ordinance so that tree contractors, rather than homeowners, must apply for tree permits.
Nancy Thill moved to approve the change: "It will be up to the tree contractors to apply for the tree permit not the homeowners." Brian Cassidy seconded the motion and the council recorded the motion as passed. The change was added to the agenda by Tim McCarthy earlier in the meeting and was discussed during the Old Business section.
Council members said the administrative shift is intended to streamline permitting and place technical responsibility with licensed contractors. The minutes do not record specific implementation steps or a policy effective date; staff follow-up was not recorded in the public minutes.
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