Michigan City Board of Cemetery Trustees September 10, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Cemetery Trustees held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on financial reports, maintenance updates, and future planning for cemetery operations. The board reviewed and accepted financial reports detailing account yields and discussed recent repairs and storm damage mitigation efforts at cemetery properties. They also considered master planning options for cemetery expansion, including potential Islamic burial gardens and green burial sections, with discussions on pricing and location approvals. The board approved a preliminary memorandum of understanding with the Islamic community for a burial garden and moved to petition the city council to expand board membership eligibility from the Michigan City School District to LaPorte County. Motions to accept financial reports, payment registers, and new burial rules were unanimously passed, indicating active procurement and budget management related to cemetery maintenance and development projects.