Town of Michiana Shores

The meeting included updates on various TIFs such as 421/I94, KIP, 39N, and 35/I-94. The commission also considered the KIP Rail Switcher Agreement. The claims were examined and vouchers were allowed.

The LaPorte County Council held a regular meeting to discuss various departmental reports, ordinances, and resolutions. Key items included a public hearing on an income tax ordinance, a request to hire a bookkeeper replacement, and budget approvals for solid waste, Hanna Township, the county, and LIT EMS. The council also discussed the Franklin Street Bridge project, additional hiring requests for multiple county departments, additional appropriations for Superior Court 4, the County Recorder, the Sheriff's Department, County Maintenance, Community Corrections, E 911, the County Surveyor, Pioneer Cemetery, the County Prosecutor, Park and Rec, FMEC, County Council, and Juvenile Probation. Additionally, there were council and attorney comments.

The Michiana Shores Town Council meeting on January 14th, 2020, included the presentation of a plaque to Jean Poulard for his years of service. The council elected officers, made annual appointments, and addressed Plan Commission vacancies. Key discussions involved the ratification of annual elections, approval of claims and payroll, and the first reading of Ordinance 2020-01 regarding short-term rentals. Reports from various departments and committees were also presented.

The Advisory Plan Commission meeting on February 4, 2020, addressed the Coffey/Hartmann building permit application, tabling it until complete documentation is submitted. The commission also approved adding fields to the building permit application for total square footage and project cost to address State Board of Accounts compliance issues. A public hearing was scheduled for March 3, 2020, to discuss a comprehensive plan amendment regarding property rentals and a new short-term rentals ordinance.

The Michiana Shores Town Council held a virtual meeting on July 14th, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key decisions included approving additional funds for the White Ditch Bank Restoration project, reviewing financial reports and payroll, and discussing various town matters such as road maintenance, short-term rentals, and grant administration. The council also addressed resident concerns regarding building permits, overgrown vegetation, and trespassing.