Eaton County, Michigan

Ways and Means Committee

Public Safety Committee

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Public Safety Committee

Board of Commissioners

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Public Safety Committee

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Public Safety Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Public Safety Committee

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including budget amendments for fiscal year 2025/26. Other items include a lease agreement for the Eaton Area Joint Planning Commission at the 551 Building and a lease renewal with MDHHS. Committee reports also cover a land release at Fitzgerald Park, an emergency‑management policy amendment, and the formation of an animal‑control workgroup.

• Resolution to Approve FY 2025/26 Budget Amendments (Ways & Means Committee)
• Resolution to Approve Eaton Area Joint Planning Commission Lease Agreement at the 551 Building
• Resolution to Approve MDHHS Lease Renewal
• Resolution to Release the Land and Water Conservation Encumbrance at Fitzgerald Park
• Resolution to Form a Workgroup to Evaluate the Animal Control Ordinance

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners/Ways and Means Committee will discuss the 2026/2027 budget and consider amendments to the current FY 2025/26 budget. They will also act on the delinquent tax revolving fund recommendation, a construction code fee schedule, and several departmental restructures and policy adoptions.

• Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Annual Recommendation
• Axon Justice Premier Plus Plan for Prosecutor's and Public Defender's Offices
• Construction Code Fee Schedule Adoption
• 551 Building Lease Agreement
• 2026/2027 Budget Discussion

Public Safety Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee will approve the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes and hear reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, the Prosecutor’s Office, and the Trial Courts. A resolution to amend the Emergency Management Program policy will be considered. The meeting includes limited public comment periods before adjournment.

• Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Sheriff’s Office department report
• Central Dispatch department report
• Resolution amending Emergency Management Program policy
• Prosecutor's Office discussion of Axon software

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Public Works and Human Services Committee will consider adopting fee schedules for soil erosion control and construction codes, and a proposal to change an inspector position from part-time to full-time. The committee will also discuss releasing an encumbrance for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant at Fitzgerald Park and a lease for the 551 Building. Department reports and updates from Construction Codes, Community Development, DIA, and Parks & Recreation are also on the agenda.

• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Fee Schedule Adoption
• Construction Code Fee Schedule Adoption
• Construction Code Inspector Position Restructure (part-time to full-time)
• Parks Department - Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant - Release of Encumbrance at Fitzgerald Park
• 551 Building Lease Space

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will discuss the 2026/27 multi-year General Fund budget projections across legislative, judicial, general government, public safety, and health/welfare categories. The committee will also consider an outside agency request from Community Mental Health and a policy update to the Fund Balance Policy.

• 2026/27 Multi-Year General Fund Budget Projections for legislative, judicial, general government, public safety, health & welfare, recreation & culture
• Outside agency request from Community Mental Health
• Fund Balance Policy update

The committee reviewed multi-year general fund budget projections and annual budget reports by function and organization. Discussions included Sheriff's Office staffing and the CMH-CEI Tri-County Budget Request for fiscal year 2027.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including approval of FY25/26 budget amendments, a contract extension for the Waverly School Resource Officer, and multiple grant applications. Committee reports also cover appointments and updates on public defender services. Two Freedom of Information Act appeals will be addressed before adjournment.

• Resolution to Approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Waverly School Resource Officer Contract Extension
• Resolution to Approve Eaton County Parks Community Grant Applications
• Resolution to Authorize Application for Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Appeal #172-6084

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will consider multiple action items including resolutions to apply for state and federal grants (Byrne RSAT, Crime Victim Rights, STOP Violence), a school resource officer contract extension, a sheriff command vehicle purchase, and a software cloud upgrade contract. The committee will also hold a closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion and receive departmental reports. A key item is the 2026/2027 budget discussion.

• Resolution to authorize application for Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant
• Resolution to authorize application for Crime Victim Rights Services Grant
• Resolution to authorize application for STOP Violence Grant
• Waverly School Resource Officer Contract Extension
• Sheriff Department Command Vehicle

The committee recommended several public safety grants and a school resource officer contract extension to the Board of Commissioners. It also approved open positions, a grant administrator appointment, and remote work contract renewals while referring department restructuring requests to consultants.

• Approved May 15, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Byrne RSAT Grant resolution (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Crime Victim Rights Services Grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of STOP Violence Grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended extension of Waverly School Resource Officer contract (unanimous)
• Decided not to sell the Mobile Command Vehicle (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of BS&A cloud-based software contract (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2026 Parks Community Grant Program applications (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Public Works and Human Services Committee will hear department reports and consider action on a BS&A software cloud upgrade contract for Construction Code, a resolution to approve Parks Community Grant applications, and a restructuring request from the Drain Commissioner. The committee will also appoint a member to the Department of Human Services Board.

• Construction Code BS&A Software Cloud Upgrade Contract
• Resolution to Approve Eaton County Parks Community Grant Applications
• Drain Commissioner Department Restructuring Request
• Soil Erosion and Construction Codes Fee Schedule Evaluation Update
• Department of Human Services Board Appointment

The committee recommended approval of a contract to move BS&A software to the cloud and approved 2026 Parks Community Grant recommendations. A restructuring request for the Drain Commissioners' Office was also sent to the Ways and Means Committee.

• Approved new agenda format (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended BS&A cloud software contract to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Recommended 2026 Parks Community Grant recommendations to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Sent Drain Commissioners' Office restructuring request to Ways and Means (4-1)
• Recommended appointment of Collete Scrimger to the Department of Human Services Board

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and the Prosecutor's Office. Members will consider resolutions to apply for three different grants. The committee will also discuss the animal control contracting model.

• Resolution to authorize application for Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant
• Resolution to authorize application for Crime Victim Rights Services Grant
• Resolution to authorize application for STOP Violence Grant
• Discussion of Animal Control Contracting Model

The committee recommended three grant resolutions for approval by the Ways and Means Committee. A motion regarding the sale of a Mobile Command Unit failed after a tied vote, though it was later reconsidered for further study.

• Approved May 7, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended RSAT grant resolution to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Approved request to seek input on Animal Control contracting model (unanimous)
• Failed motion to request sale of Mobile Command Unit (3-3 tie)
• Recommended Waverly School Resource Officer contract extension to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Recommended Crime Victim Rights Services grant resolution to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Recommended Stop Violence grant resolution to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Reconsidered Mobile Command Unit sale for further consideration by Ways and Means (4-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review five applications for Conditional Use Permits and District Change Amendments. These requests involve changes to existing permits and new applications for businesses including gas stations, restaurants, and agricultural repair services.

• CU-3-24-1: Request by Terry Smyth for a larger structure for fire suppression tanks at 8587 Narrow Lake Road
• CU-5-18-4: Request by Todd and Erica Burton for agricultural equipment repair building at 5419 W. St. Joe Highway
• CU-9-25-7: Request by Ben and Carol Yutzy to move and enlarge a building for an agricultural business at 1827 N. Ainger Road
• CU-6-26-3: Request by Dustin and Samantha Anderson for farm equipment repair at parcel 090-015-300-001-08 off S. Ionia Road
• CU-6-26-4: Request by Safiedine Oil for a convenience store, gas station, and restaurant with drive-thru at 3334 S. Cochran Road

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on repealing the county zoning and planning commission ordinances, and consider an MOU with the Mid-Michigan Mountain Biking Association. Other items include appointing a district court non-attorney magistrate, renewing a youth facility contract, and adopting the capital improvement program and budget amendments. Numerous grant applications for drug courts, suicide prevention, and highway safety are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to repeal zoning ordinance
• Resolution to repeal planning commission ordinance
• Resolution to approve MOU with Mid-Michigan Mountain Biking Association
• Resolution to appoint district court non-attorney magistrate
• Resolution to adopt FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program

The board unanimously adopted resolutions repealing the Eaton County Land Development Code (zoning ordinance) and the Planning Commission ordinance, eliminating county zoning and planning. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mid‑Michigan Mountain Biking Association, appointed a non‑attorney magistrate, renewed the youth‑facility contract, adopted the FY 2026/27 capital improvement program and FY 2025/26 budget amendments, and accepted audited claims totaling $13,921,982.10. All motions carried unanimously.

• Repeal zoning ordinance (Resolution #26-5-66) – Yeas 15, Nays 0 (unanimous)
• Repeal planning commission ordinance (Resolution #26-5-67) – Yeas 15, Nays 0 (unanimous)
• Approve MOU with Mid‑Michigan Mountain Biking Association (Resolution #26-5-68) – unanimous
• Appoint District Court Non‑Attorney Magistrate (Resolution #26-5-69) – unanimous
• Renew Youth Facility Contract with Community Mental Health Authority (Resolution #26-5-70) – unanimous
• Adopt FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution #26-5-84) – unanimous
• Approve FY 2025/26 Budget Amendments (Resolution #26-5-85) – unanimous
• Accept audited claims of $13,921,982.10 (Resolution #26-5-86) – unanimous

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners’ Ways and Means Committee will review and discuss the 2026/2027 county budget, including the Capital Improvement Program annual report. Committee members will also consider budget amendments for 2025/2026 and several grant and fee‑exception items. Additional agenda items include a restructure proposal for central dispatch and a resolution honoring 100 years of aviation at the regional airport.

• Public Safety – MMRMA Grant Application for Jail Full Body Scanner Administrative Fee Exception
• Public Safety – Specialty Court Grant Applications Administrative Fee Exception
• Public Works and Human Services – Crandell Park Main Entrance Engineering and Construction Bids
• Restructure Proposal for Central Dispatch and Emergency Management
• 2026/2027 Budget Discussion – Budget and Capital Improvement Program annual report

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously recommended the Board of Commissioners approve payment of $608,021.98 in claims, $3,786,811.46 in immediate claims, $7,524,222.49 in electronic claims, and $2,002,926.17 in employee payroll. It also unanimously recommended approval of several grant administrative fee exceptions and the acceptance of the HRC design bid for Crandell Park. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved payment of $608,021.98 claims, $3,786,811.46 immediate claims, $7,524,222.49 electronic claims, and $2,002,926.17 payroll (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MMRMA Jail Full Body Scanner grant fee exception (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Specialty Court grant fee exception (motion carried, Commissioner Shaver opposed)
• Recommended approval of Suicide Prevention grant fee exception (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of HRC bid for Crandell Park entrance, beach, sledding hill, and parking (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of L4046 Base Report with 4.9% increase (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Emergency Services and Central Dispatch restructuring recommendation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Capital Improvement Program Annual Report (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Public Works and Human Services Committee will review bids for Lincoln Brick Playground Equipment and Crandell Park Main Entrance construction, along with a Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The agenda also includes a report on the Drain Commissioner's annual restructuring request.

• Lincoln Brick Playground Equipment Bids
• Crandell Park Main Entrance Engineering and Construction Bids
• Suicide Prevention Grant Program - Mental Health
• Drain Commissioner Annual Report
• Department of Human Services Board Appointment

The Public Works & Human Services Committee unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve resolutions to repeal the Eaton County Land Development Code and the Planning Commission Ordinance. It also unanimously approved a $750,000 grant for the Sargant Fox Suicide Prevention program, a playground equipment contract with Midstates Recreation, and a memorandum of understanding with the Mid-Michigan Mountain Biking Association. A motion to forward a request to restructure the Drain Commissioner's Office to the Ways and Means Committee failed. The committee also approved advertising a vacancy on the Human Services Board.

• Recommended approval of resolutions to repeal the Land Development Code and Planning Commission Ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of up to $750,000 Sargant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Parks Department contract with Midstates Recreation for playground equipment at Lincoln Brick Park (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Mid-Michigan Mountain Biking Association (unanimous)
• Motion to send Drain Commissioner's Office restructure request to Ways and Means Committee failed (2 ayes, 4 nays)
• Approved advertisement of Human Services Board vacancy on website and local paper (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider several grant applications for drug courts, sobriety courts, and other specialty programs. It will also consider a resolution to appoint a non‑attorney magistrate to the district court. Additional reports will be given by the Sheriff’s Office, Trial Courts, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor’s Office.

• Jail full‑body scanner request and application for an MMRMA grant
• Resolution to appoint a District Court non‑attorney magistrate
• Renewal of the CMH agreement
• Grant applications for Michigan Drug Court, Byrne Memorial JAG, Office of Highway Safety Planning, Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation, Michigan Veterans Treatment Court, and Community Corrections Act programs
• Department reports from Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and Prosecutor’s Office

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and the April 9 meeting minutes without opposition. It unanimously recommended purchasing a Tech 84 full-body scanner for $150,000 and applying for a $50,000 MMRMA grant. The committee also unanimously supported hiring non‑attorney magistrate Natallie Simpson, renewing the CMH agreement, and approving ten specialty court grant applications to the Ways and Means Committee.

• Approve agenda – motion carried unanimously
• Approve April 9, 2026 minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend purchase of Tech 84 full-body scanner ($150,000) and MMRMA grant application – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend hiring non‑attorney magistrate Natallie Simpson – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend approval of updated CMH agreement – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend approval of ten specialty court grant applications – motion carried unanimously

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Heather Aemmer to allow an existing structure exceeding 1,200 square feet to be used as an accessory dwelling unit. The requested variance is for 2,286 square feet. The property is at 4030 W. Bellevue Hwy., Walton Township.

• Public hearing on variance application BA-5-26-1: Heather Aemmer requests to use an existing structure as an accessory dwelling unit at 4030 W. Bellevue Hwy., Walton Township; variance from Section 6.2.10 C for exceeding 1,200 sq. ft. by 2,286 sq. ft.

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding four conditional use permit requests. These include requests for business operations, home reconstruction, and a surface mine. The commission will also review Farmland Preservation applications.

• CU-5-18-6: Request to demolish and reconstruct a home at 4387 W. Vermontville, Chester Township
• CU-12-19-7: Request to add a bulk feed store to an agricultural business at 5723 Lamie Hwy., Chester Township
• CU-4-18-1: Request for an attached garage and property division at 2224 S. Canal Road, Eaton Rapids Township
• CU-5-26-2: Request for a surface mine permit at 5726 Sherwood Hwy., Walton Township
• Review of Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will review the September 30, 2025 audit and FY25/26 budget amendments. The body is deciding on submitting juvenile and 9-1-1 service millages to a vote of the electorate. Other business includes adopting an AI and machine learning policy and approving jail service agreements.

• Resolutions to submit Juvenile Millage and 9-1-1 Services Millage to voters
• Resolution to adopt Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Acquisition and Use Policy
• Resolution to approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to amend the Register of Deeds User Fee Schedule
• Resolution to approve Jail Agreement for Medical/Psychiatric Services

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2025/26 budget amendments and several millage authorizations, including the Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage. They also adopted an artificial intelligence and machine learning policy and approved updates to opioid settlement funding and jail mental‑health services. All actions were adopted with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved FY 2025/26 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage Proposal (13‑2)
• Approved Juvenile Millage renewal submission to voters (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Emergency Telephone Services millage submission to voters (unanimous)
• Adopted Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Acquisition and Use Policy (unanimous)
• Amended Funding Agreement for Opioid Settlement Funds with 56th Adult Drug Court (unanimous)
• Approved Physician and Community Mental Health Agreements for Eaton County Jail (unanimous)
• Approved Fund Balance Targets for FY 2026/2027 (passed with one nay)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will review the 2024/2025 audit and discuss the 2026/2027 budget, including fund balance targets. Members will consider resolutions to put the Juvenile Millage and the 9-1-1 Services millage to a public vote for renewal and restoration.

• Resolution to submit Juvenile Millage renewal and restoration to the electorate
• Resolution to submit 9-1-1 Services millage renewal and restoration to the electorate
• Resolution to accept the September 30, 2025 Eaton County Audit
• Resolution to amend the Register of Deeds User Fee Schedule
• Resolution to approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments

The committee approved a series of resolutions, including the 2025‑2026 budget amendments, the 2026 Equalization Report, and multiple public safety and public works agreements. All motions were carried unanimously. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Approved 2025/2026 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Equalization Report (unanimous)
• Approved Change of Conditions Fee Waiver for Crandell Park (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Opioid Settlement Funding Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Intercounty Drain Grant (unanimous)
• Approved physician agreement for jail psychiatry services (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of jail diversion contract (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of fund‑balance targets for FY 2026/27 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review several departmental reports, including the Sheriff’s Office, Trial Courts, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor’s Office. It will consider resolutions to submit the Juvenile Millage renewal and the Comprehensive Emergency Telephone Services (9-1-1) millage to a vote of the electorate. The committee will also discuss agreements for jail medical/psychiatric services and a jail diversion program, as well as a restructure proposal for Central Dispatch and Emergency Management.

• Jail Agreement for Medical/Psychiatric Services
• Jail and CMH Agreement Renewal for Jail Diversion
• Resolution to submit Juvenile Millage renewal to electorate
• Resolution to submit Comprehensive Emergency Telephone Services (9-1-1) millage renewal to electorate
• Restructure Proposal for Central Dispatch and Emergency Management

The Public Safety Committee approved several recommendations to the Ways and Means Committee, including jail and mental‑health agreements, millage renewal resolutions, and a restructuring request for Central Dispatch. All motions passed unanimously except the dispatch restructuring, which passed with five commissioners in favor and two opposed. The committee also adopted resolutions supporting Corrections Officer Week, Police Week, and the reclassification of 911 operators as first responders.

• Recommended approval of Jail Agreement for Medical/Psychiatric Services to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Jail and CMH Agreement Renewal for Jail Diversion to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution to submit Juvenile Millage renewal to electorate to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution to submit 9‑1‑1 Services millage renewal to electorate to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Sent restructuring proposal for Central Dispatch and Emergency Management to Ways and Means (5‑2)
• Approved Resolution supporting Corrections Officer Week to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution supporting National Police Officers Week to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution reclassifying 911 operators as First Responders to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will review agency reports, evaluate updates to construction and zoning codes, and discuss several program and grant items. Items include a Body Worn Camera policy, a fee‑schedule evaluation for soil erosion and construction codes, and updates on the Michigan Whole Home Performance pilot and the Parks System 5‑Year Master Plan. The meeting also covers grant opportunities for the Drain Commissioner and a request for a department restructuring.

• Body Worn Camera Policy
• Soil Erosion and Construction Codes Fee Schedule Evaluation – Update
• Change of Conditions Fee Waiver Request
• Michigan Whole Home Performance Pilot Program
• Bank Intercounty Drain Grant Opportunity

The Public Works & Human Services Committee unanimously approved a contract with Rowe Professional Services to complete the County’s Parks Five‑Year Master Plan as required by the DNR. It also approved several other items, including a fee‑study contract, a fee waiver for Crandell Park, a grant extension recommendation, a capital equipment purchase, and a grant acceptance recommendation. One motion (capital equipment purchase) recorded a single dissenting vote but still passed.

• Approved contracting Rowe Professional Services for the Parks Five‑Year Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved contracting MuniVate for a fee‑study of soil erosion and construction code fees (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Crandell Park Conditional Use Permit application (unanimous)
• Recommended opioid grant extension to the Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a Trac Vac capital equipment (ayes: Pearl‑Wright, Whitacre, Toomey, Hansen, Christensen, Barber; nay: Droscha; motion carried)
• Recommended acceptance of the Bank Intercounty Drain Grant to the Ways & Means Committee (unanimous)
• Postponed Drain Commissioner Office restructuring request to May 13 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permit applications. The body will also conduct nominations and elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.

• CU-3-1-26: Request by William Woods & Stephen Woods for a Construction Contractors Establishment and Storage of Heavy Equipment at 388 W. Grand Ledge Highway
• CU-10-25-9: Request by The Quarry LLC to change conditions for a Commercial Recreation Facility at 3659 E. Clinton Trail & 710 S. Perkey Highway
• Elections of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including a vote to place a Road Commission Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage on the ballot. Additional items include approvals for the FY25/26 budget amendments, an appraisal services contract with Accurate Assessing LLC, and a youth facility physician contract. The meeting also features public comments, retirement recognitions, and committee reports.

• Resolution to Submit a Vote to the Electorate a Road Commission Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage
• Resolution to Approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Approve Appraisal Services Contract - Accurate Assessing LLC
• Resolution to Approve Youth Facility Physician Contract
• Resolution to Approve DNR Trust Fund Application

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, most unanimously. It voted to submit a Road Commission Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvements millage to the electorate (12‑2). Other actions included adopting the agricultural plastic film recycling program, entering memoranda of understanding with neighboring counties for waste‑material partnerships, and approving budget amendments and policy updates.

• Approved submission of Road Commission Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvements millage (12‑2)
• Approved FY 2025/26 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of Agricultural Plastic Film Recycling Program (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Calhoun County Recycling and Solid Waste Department (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Washtenaw County Conservation District (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Central Dispatch No‑Preference Wrecker Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Physician Services agreement for Eaton County Youth Facility (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions, including the approval of the FY25/26 budget amendments and a local roads and streets improvement millage. It will also vote on the employment agreement for the new Controller/Administrator, Ben Dawson. Additional items include contracts for a youth facility physician, appraisal services, and various department reports.

• Resolution to approve Controller/Administrator employment agreement with Ben Dawson
• Resolution approving Local Roads and Streets Improvement Millage
• Resolution to approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to approve Appraisal Services Contract – Accurate Assessing LLC
• Resolution to approve Youth Facility Physician Contract

The committee unanimously recommended approval of several contracts and agreements, including physician services at the youth facility, public defender office changes, and a DNR Trust Fund acquisition grant. A resolution authorizing the Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage Proposal was passed despite two dissenting votes. The committee also approved the 2025/2026 budget amendments and a $10.1 M package of county claim payments.

• Approved agreement for physician services at the Eaton County Youth Facility (unanimous)
• Recommended trial‑court position restructuring be evaluated by a third‑party consultant (unanimous)
• Recommended Public Defender office changes: John Deming Fellowship, contract services, and Clio software (unanimous)
• Approved Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage Proposal (motion passed with two nays: Pearl‑Wright, Mudry)
• Approved application to the Michigan DNR Trust Fund Program for an acquisition grant (unanimous)
• Approved Appraisal Services Contract with Accurate Assessing LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims: $305,769.11 immediate, $3,448,549.34 electronic, $6,301,416.69 other electronic, $1,990,875.19 payroll (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will review and act on several funding requests, including a new millage for local road and street improvements and a millage request for the Michigan State University Extension. The meeting also includes a grant policy administration fee exception for a marijuana operation oversight grant, updates on agricultural plastics program agreements, and a DNR trust fund application for parks and recreation. Additional items are agency reports, minutes approval, and public comment periods.

• Resolution approving Local Roads and Streets Improvement Millage
• MSU Extension request for a new millage to support Eaton County MSU Extension
• Grant Policy Admin Fee Exception Request for Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant
• Resolution amending the Eaton County Resource Recovery Agricultural Plastics Program
• Resolution approving MOU with Washtenaw County for Agricultural Plastic Program

The Public Works & Human Services Committee voted 5‑2 to recommend a 1.5‑mill, 10‑year Local Road Rehabilitation Millage be placed on the November 2026 ballot. The committee also unanimously approved several inter‑county MOUs for scrap‑tire and agricultural‑plastic recycling, and approved a contract with Mid‑State Recreation for Fox Park playground equipment. Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended the appointment of Jacqueline Wood to the Tri‑County Office on Aging Advisory Board.

• Recommended 1.5‑mill, 10‑year Local Road Rehabilitation Millage for November 2026 ballot (5 ayes, 2 nays)
• Approved MOU with Barry County for Regional Scrap Tire Recycling Event (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Clinton County for Regional Scrap Tire Recycling Event (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Washtenaw County for Agricultural Plastic Program (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Calhoun County Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement for Mobile Trailer Recycling in Bellevue‑Olivet (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Mid‑State Recreation for Fox Park playground equipment (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Jacqueline Wood to Tri‑County Office on Aging Advisory Board (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear reports from Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, and the Prosecutor’s Office. It will discuss a restructure of the trial courts and consider a resolution to approve a physician contract for the youth facility. Updates on the wrecker policy and the RAVE expansion will also be provided. Standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and public comment are included.

• Approval of February 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Wrecker policy update (Central Dispatch)
• RAVE expansion update (Central Dispatch)
• Trial courts restructure discussion
• Resolution to approve youth facility physician contract

The committee approved the agenda addition for the Youth Facility Physician Contract and approved the February 5 minutes, both unanimously. It unanimously recommended the Wrecker Policy and the Youth Facility Physician Contract to the Board of Commissioners, and forwarded a trial courts restructuring request to the Ways and Means Committee. The April meeting was rescheduled to April 9, 2026.

• Approved agenda addition for Youth Facility Physician Contract (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Wrecker Policy to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of trial courts restructuring request to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Youth Facility Physician Contract to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Rescheduled April meeting to April 9, 2026 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land‑use applications: a conditional use permit for a construction‑contractors establishment at 388 W. Grand Ledge Highway, a change of conditions for a convenience store, gas station and bar/restaurant at 8587 Narrow Lake Road, and a district change amendment to rezone part of 3009 Luella Lane from R‑1 to C‑1. The agenda also includes farmland preservation applications for adding and removing five acres, a review of the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report, and appointments to committee members.

• CU‑3‑1‑26: Conditional Use Permit for construction‑contractors establishment and heavy‑equipment storage at 388 W. Grand Ledge Highway, Roxand Township
• CU‑3‑24‑1: Change of Conditions for a convenience store, gas station, and bar/restaurant at 8587 Narrow Lake Road, Brookfield Township
• DCA‑12‑25‑5: District Change Amendment to rezone portion of 3009 Luella Lane from R‑1 to C‑1, Brookfield Township
• Farmland Preservation (PA 116): one application to join and one to remove five acres
• Review of 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report and appointment of committee members

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting for routine business. Items include a call to order, pledge of allegiance, agenda approval, and limited public comment. The main substantive item is a review of board committee appointments and external agency appointments. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Review of Board Committee Appointments and External Agency Appointments

The board approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. Chairman Mott also moved to approve the Board Committee and External Agency appointments, seconded by Commissioner Haskell; the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Board Committee and External Agency appointments moved and seconded; outcome not recorded

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments for the 2025/26 fiscal year, amendments to sick leave and on-call policies, and resolutions regarding road commissioner salaries and a construction codes festival permit fee.

• Resolution to Approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Approve Amendment to Payout of Earned Sick Leave Policy
• Resolution to Approve On-Call Policy
• Resolution Amending the Salary and Benefits of Road Commissioners
• Resolution to Temporarily Amend the Construction Codes Festival Permit Fee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a Title IV‑E grant application for up to $100,000 to support child and parent legal representation. It also adopted an on‑call policy for exempt employees, amended the personnel policy to increase sick‑leave payouts, and set a temporary $84 festival permit fee. Additional actions included a memorandum of understanding with the Village of Mulliken, a salary and per‑diem amendment for road commissioners, approval of the Windsor Township Police Services Agreement, and a Jury Board appointment.

• Approved $100,000 Title IV‑E child & parent legal representation grant (unanimous)
• Approved on‑call policy for exempt employees (unanimous)
• Amended personnel policy to increase sick‑leave payout up to 100% after 30 years (unanimous)
• Temporarily set festival permit fee at $84 until Sep 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Village of Mulliken for material management partnership (unanimous)
• Approved $50 per‑diem and $4,500 annual salary for road commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved Windsor Township Police Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Christine Walker for Jury Board appointment (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will review a request for a road commission millage. It will also hear updates on the Treasurer's Office restructuring, the 2025/2026 budget amendments, policy updates, and a jury board appointment request. Additional reports include departmental updates and the upcoming budget schedule.

• Road Commission millage request
• Treasurer's Office restructuring request
• 2025/2026 budget amendments
• Policy updates
• Jury board appointment request

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously recommended approving several claim payments totaling millions of dollars, and approved the purchase of three AED machines, an on‑call policy with a budget amendment, and a sick‑leave policy amendment to be sent to the full board. It also accepted the 2026‑2027 budget schedule, approved a paralegal position for the Public Defender’s Office, and authorized consulting for staffing changes in the Controller’s Office.

• Recommended approval of claim payments: $611,194.45, $1,451,988.74, $5,946,839.66, $1,957,065.13 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three AED machines at $2,500 each (unanimous)
• Approved new on‑call policy for non‑union employees with budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to sick‑leave policy and sent it to the full board (unanimous)
• Approved paralegal position for the Public Defender’s Office (unanimous)
• Sent Treasurer’s Office restructuring request to a position consultant (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2026‑2027 budget schedule (unanimous)
• Approved staffing changes, organizational charts, and job descriptions for the Controller’s Office to be sent to a consultant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview Ben Dawson for the County Controller/Administrator position. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and a limited period for public comment.

• Interview Ben Dawson for County Controller/Administrator
• Approval of agenda
• Limited public comment period

The Executive Search Panel approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. No other actions, such as appointing the County Controller/Administrator, were decided during this special session.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Works and Human Services Committee will vote on a resolution authorizing a Local Roads and Streets Repair and Rehabilitation Millage Proposal and certify its ballot language. The meeting also includes discussions on a fee schedule amendment for the Drain Commissioners Office, a festival fee waiver and fee schedule amendment, a memorandum of understanding with the Village of Mulliken, and a resolution amending the salary and benefits of Road Commissioners.

• Resolution authorizing Local Roads and Streets Repair and Rehabilitation Millage Proposal
• Fee Schedule Amendment Request for Drain Commissioners Office
• Festival Fee Waiver/Fee Schedule Amendment
• Memorandum of Understanding between Eaton County and the Village of Mulliken
• Resolution amending the salary and benefits of Road Commissioners

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting unanimously. It unanimously recommended the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution to amend the salary and benefits of road commissioners. The committee postponed a recommendation on the local roads and streets repair millage resolution for one month and also delayed action on a soil erosion fee schedule amendment pending analysis. Commissioners approved reverting the festival permit fee to $84, with a new fee structure to begin after September 30, 2026, despite one dissenting vote, and unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding between the Eaton County Resource Recovery Department and the Village of Mulliken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of salary and benefits amendment for road commissioners (unanimous)
• Delayed recommendation of local roads and streets repair millage resolution for one month (unanimous)
• Delayed soil erosion fee schedule amendment pending analysis (unanimous)
• Approved reverting festival permit fee to $84, with new fee structure after Sep 30, 2026 (one nay)
• Approved MOU between Resource Recovery Department and Village of Mulliken (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor's Office. The body will consider a resolution for a Title IV-E Child & Parent Representation Grant and discuss a Youth Facility Physician contract.

• Police Services Contract updates
• Central Dispatch radio surcharge projections
• Resolution to approve Title IV-E Child & Parent Representation Grant application
• Youth Facility Physician contract update
• OHSP Grant application

The Public Safety Committee approved agenda additions and the January 15, 2026 minutes. It made several unanimous recommendations to the Ways and Means Committee, including the Windsor Township police services contract, the current $1.65 radio surcharge, and a Title IV‑E child‑parent representation grant. The committee also recommended appointing Attorney Matt Newburg to the Community Corrections Advisory Board and directed staff to research a panic‑system option for churches.

• Approved agenda additions for Police Services Contract and Highway Safety Planning Grant (unanimous)
• Approved January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Windsor Township police services contract to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended maintaining Radio Surcharge at $1.65, no change, to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended applying for Title IV‑E Child & Parent Representation Grant to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Attorney Matt Newburg to Community Corrections Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research making RA VE panic system available to churches (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Office of Highway Safety Planning Grant renewal; approval to be presented later (no decision)

Planning Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a 12-month operational plan and employment agreements for the Public Defender's Office. The meeting includes a requested closed session to review a legal opinion on potential conflicts of interest. Commissioners will also consider a budget amendment for 2025/2026.

• Public Defender's Office 12-month Operational Plan and Employment Agreements
• Resolution for the Temporary Override of Non-Union Personnel Rules
• Resolution to approve 2025/2026 Budget Amendment
• Closed session regarding legal opinion on Chief Public Defender employment conflict of interest

In a special session, the Eaton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several actions related to the Public Defender’s Office. The Board adopted the Interim Stabilization Plan, approved employment agreements, accepted conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and authorized a temporary override of economic policy for temporary employment agreements. It also approved 2025/2026 budget amendments that add $75,000 to the Indigent Defense fund for salaries and fringe benefits. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Public Defender Office Interim Stabilization Plan (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreements for the Public Defender's Office (unanimous)
• Approved resolution acknowledging and accepting Public Defender conflict‑of‑interest disclosures (unanimous)
• Approved temporary override of economic policy for temporary Public Defender employment agreements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 budget amendments adding $75,000 to Indigent Defense salaries and fringe benefits (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments and grant approvals. The body is deciding on a resolution to submit an EATRAN renewal authorization question to voters and a 2026 borrowing resolution for 2025 delinquent taxes.

• Resolution to submit EATRAN Renewal Authorization Question to the electorate
• 2026 Borrowing Resolution regarding 2025 Delinquent Taxes
• Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy Scrap Tire Recycling Grant
• Windsor Township Police Services Agreement update
• Delta Township Alert System Intergovernmental Agreement

The Eaton County Board unanimously approved several grant resolutions, a borrowing resolution, and the placement of an EATRAN transportation millage question on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The Board also extended Controller/Administrator Sobie's employment, rejected the appointment of Ben Dawsen as Controller/Administrator, and created a committee to interview candidates for that position.

• Approved Michigan DEE Scrap Tire Recycling Grant (unanimous)
• Approved EGLE Materials Management Planning Grant budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved placing EATRAN millage renewal question on Nov 3, 2026 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 borrowing resolution for 2025 delinquent taxes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Fisheries and Wildlife Grant admin fee exception (14-1)
• Extended Controller/Administrator Sobie's employment through Feb 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointment of Ben Dawsen as Controller/Administrator failed (6-9)
• Created committee to interview Deputy Controller/Administrator Dawsen (13-2)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review borrowing for delinquent taxes, approve budget amendments, and discuss funding for the Sheriff's Office and the Delta Township Alert System.

• Resolution Approving 2026 Borrowing Resolution (2025 Delinquent Taxes)
• Resolution to Approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Jail Funding Update
• Delta Township Alert System - Intergovernmental Agreement
• Construction Code Fee Waiver Request

The Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Commissioners place an EA TRAN millage of 0.25 mills for five years on the November 2026 general election ballot. It also approved several intergovernmental agreements, budget amendments, and the payment of county claims. All motions were either carried unanimously or, where noted, carried despite a single dissenting vote.

• Recommended EA TRAN 0.25‑mill tax millage for five years – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Delinquent Tax Borrowing Resolution – motion carried unanimously
• Recommended approval of Windsor Charter Township police services agreement – motion carried unanimously
• Set 3% administrative fee for Michigan DNR Fisheries Habitat Grant – motion carried (1 nay, Barber)
• Authorized agreements with Remonumentation Surveyors for 2026 grant year – motion carried unanimously
• Accepted Health Care Savings Program union agreement – motion carried unanimously
• Approved budget amendments for vehicle purchase and Mobile Command Unit – motion carried unanimously
• Authorized lease discussion with Eaton County Conservation District – motion carried unanimously

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor’s Office. It will consider a police services agreement with Windsor Township and a physician services proposal for the youth facility. The committee will also discuss an intergovernmental alert system agreement with Delta Township.

• Windsor Township Police Services Agreement (Sheriff’s Office)
• Youth Facility Physician Services Proposal (Trial Courts)
• Delta Township Alert System – Intergovernmental Agreement (Central Dispatch)
• Sheriff’s Office Department Report
• Central Dispatch Department Report

The Public Safety Committee approved an agenda amendment to move the Prosecutor's Office report forward, and approved the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend approval of a three‑year Windsor Township police services contract, pending receipt of the township board’s decision. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment to move Prosecutor's Office report (unanimous)
• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Windsor Township police services contract pending board decision (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Public Works and Human Services Committee will consider a resolution to approve a Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy scrap tire recycling grant. It will also vote on a budget amendment to approve an EGLE MMP Work Plan grant. Additionally, the committee will discuss a festival fee waiver and updates to a planning and zoning MSHDA amendment and contract. Vehicle quotes and a fisheries grant admin fee exception will be reviewed as part of the Parks & Recreation agenda.

• Resolution to approve Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy scrap tire recycling grant
• Resolution to approve budget amendment for EGLE MMP Work Plan grant
• Festival fee waiver discussion
• Planning and Zoning MSHDA amendment and contract update
• Fisheries grant admin fee exception

Planning Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Vice-Chairperson and adopt the 2026 Rules of Procedure. The body will also determine committee assignments and establish the meeting schedule for the year. Two resolutions regarding county fund deposits and senior citizen tax deferments are scheduled for consideration.

• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Adoption of Eaton County Rules of Procedure of the Board of Commissioners 2026
• Resolution to allow County Treasurer to deposit and withdraw funds
• Resolution to defer property tax payments for senior citizens and other qualified individuals
• Establishment of Board and Committee meeting schedules