Licensing board discusses bylaws and retains Dwayne Seacard as president

Board members raised a previously submitted draft of bylaws and discussed adding language to formalize an annual officer election and a standing first meeting each year. One member asked whether the board has authority under the city ordinance to renew registrations; another noted that formal fines and renewal enforcement are handled by city inspection staff, not the licensing board.

Members debated whether officers should be elected annually under parliamentary practice; a member advised following Robert's Rules of Order for officer elections. The board made a motion to retain Dwayne Seacard as president of the Michigan City Licensing Board for the coming year; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Members also discussed assigning a vice or chair role to Mark Finicha to ensure continuity when members are absent. The board did not enact a formal bylaws change at this meeting but agreed to continue working with city staff and legal counsel to finalize any ordinance or bylaw language that would require attorney and city council review.