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Eaton County, MI

Eaton County public meetings in 2021

64 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021 · 00:00

Emergency Communications Subcommittee

Eaton County Emergency Communications Subcommittee meets without a quorum

The subcommittee met to discuss radio updates and central dispatch personnel changes. No official votes or approvals occurred because the meeting lacked a required quorum of five members.

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Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider opioid litigation settlements and budget amendments

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several legal settlements, including national prescription opiate litigation and a tax-sharing agreement for the Delta Township Corridor Improvement Authority. The body is also reviewing FY 2021-22 budget amendments and a proposed county ordinance for off-road vehicles.

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Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Ordinance Committee

Zoning Ordinance Committee to discuss Land Development Code updates

The Eaton County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance).

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 00:00

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Eaton County Committee approves various board re-appointments and department reports

The Public Works and Planning Committee reviewed monthly updates from the Parks, Construction Code, and Community Development departments. The committee also voted to recommend several individuals for three-year terms on various local boards and commissions.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearings on zoning amendments and use permits

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permits and proposed amendments to the Land Development Code. The body will also review Farmland Preservation applications and the 2022 meeting schedule.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to hear variance request for pole building in Carmel Township

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request. The board will also discuss the 2022 meeting schedule.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 00:00

Purchasing of Development Rights Program Committee

Committee to rank Purchase of Development Rights applications

The Eaton County Purchase of Development Rights Program Committee is meeting to review and score submitted PDR applications. These rankings will be submitted to the Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund for grant funding.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 00:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to consider resolution condemning federal vaccine mandates

The Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution condemning federal vaccine and testing mandates for employers and healthcare facilities. The body will also address an appointment for the TCOA Advisory Council.

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Thu Dec 2, 2021 · 00:00

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee discusses jail security and ORV ordinance

The committee reviewed updates regarding the Jail and Youth Facility security system project and an upcoming ORV ordinance. Discussions also included monthly reports for the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 00:00

Information Technology and Communication Committee

IT and Communication Committee to meet December 1, 2021

The committee will meet to discuss virtual and livestream public meetings. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 00:00

Parks Commission

Parks Commission to discuss mowing contracts and regional trail proposals

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review financial reports and discuss several operational items. The agenda includes discussions on the Keehne Environmental Area and a proposal for a Regional Connector Trail at Kiwanis Manor.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Eaton County Board considers budget amendments and drain district bonds

The Board of Commissioners will discuss FY 2021-22 budget amendments and pledge full faith and credit for bonds related to the Glenn No. 2 and Crooked Brook Intercounty Drain districts. The meeting also includes reviews of COVID-19 grant applications for the Prosecuting Attorney and Trial Courts.

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Fri Nov 12, 2021 · 00:00

Ways and Means Committee

Ways and Means Committee to discuss budget amendments and infrastructure

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2021/2022 budget amendments and the Delta Township Corridor Improvement Authority. The agenda includes updates on health insurance, the Child Care Fund, and public improvement projects.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 00:00

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Public Works and Planning Committee to review department reports and appointments

The committee will receive reports from the Drain Commissioner, Parks, Construction Code, DIA, and Community Development departments. The body is also scheduled to address appointments.

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Thu Nov 4, 2021 · 00:00

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

Eaton County Fire/EMS Subcommittee to review dispatch reports

The Fire/EMS Subcommittee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive operational and project updates from Central Dispatch. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Nov 4, 2021 · 00:00

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to discuss ORV ordinance and community corrections

The committee will review updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. Members are scheduled to discuss an ORV ordinance update and consider an appointment and revised by-laws for the Community Corrections Advisory Board.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 00:00

Information Technology and Communication Committee

IT Committee to discuss broadband updates and legacy system evaluations

The committee will receive updates on the Connected Michigan broadband assessment and the evaluation of legacy systems. The meeting includes review of the October 6, 2021, meeting minutes.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 00:00

Parks Commission

Eaton County Parks Commission to meet November 3, 2021

The Parks Commission will meet to review staff and financial reports for October 2021. The body will also discuss the 'Restore our Parks' Long Term Revenue Subcommittee.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Proposed zoning changes for Eaton Community Palliative Care, Inc.

The Planning Commission will consider two applications from Eaton Community Palliative Care, Inc. regarding land use and district changes. The requests involve amending the Land Development Code to include hospital and long-term care facilities and changing property zoning on S. Cochran Road.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Eaton County Board of Appeals meeting cancelled

The regular scheduled meeting for November 2, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 00:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Health and Human Services Committee to review aging and housing reports

The committee will receive semi-annual reports from the Tri-County Office on Aging and Housing Services Mid-Michigan. Members will also consider a resolution to recognize Homeless Awareness Month.

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Wed Oct 27, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Ordinance Committee

Zoning Ordinance Committee to discuss Land Development Code updates

The Eaton County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance).

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners to review budget amendments and legal settlements

The Board of Commissioners will consider FY 2021-22 budget amendments and two mediator-recommended settlements regarding the Sheriff's office. The meeting also includes a State of the Judiciary report from Chief Judge Janice Cunningham.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 00:00

Community Correction Advisory Board

Community Correction Advisory Board to vote on FY21 Year End Report

The board will vote on the FY21 Year End Report and proposed amendments to the CCAB By-Laws. Members will also review FY21 funding and programs and discuss filling three vacant board positions.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 00:00

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

Law Enforcement Subcommittee discusses radio protocols and dispatch staffing

The subcommittee reviewed updates to the MPSCS radio system and discussed the potential removal of dynamic talk groups. Members also debated the timing of status checks for routine traffic stops and the use of the TAC 2 channel for prolonged incidents.

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Fri Oct 15, 2021 · 00:00

Ways and Means Committee

Ways and Means Committee to review labor contracts and budget updates

The committee will discuss updates on health insurance, the Child Care Fund, and the American Recovery Plan Act. The meeting includes a resolution to approve a mediator's recommended settlement for the Police Officers Association of Michigan, Sheriff Deputies Association.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021 · 00:00

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Public Works and Planning Committee to hold waste hauler hearings

The committee will meet to discuss department reports and conduct waste hauler hearings for Lebron and Liberty. The agenda also includes updates on the landfill groundwater monitoring and community development.

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Thu Oct 7, 2021 · 00:00

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to discuss ORV ordinance and support HB5026

The Public Safety Committee will review updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The body is considering a resolution to support HB5026 and an update regarding a county-wide ORV ordinance.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 00:00

Information Technology and Communication Committee

IT Committee to review broadband and director search updates

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will receive updates on the Connected Michigan project and systems evaluations. The body will also discuss the status of the Director search.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 00:00

Parks Commission

Parks Commission discusses Crandell Trail development

The Commission will review updates and phased development discussions regarding the Crandell Trail. The meeting also includes a Vice Chair election and reports on September 2021 finances.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearings on two conditional use permits

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permit applications. The commission will also review Farmland Preservation applications and receive departmental reports.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled

The regular scheduled meeting for October 5, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 00:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Health and Human Services Committee to discuss mental health authority and appointments

The committee will meet to discuss the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Authority and provide an update on appointments. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting.

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Thu Sep 30, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Ordinance Committee

Zoning Ordinance Committee to discuss Land Development Code updates

The Eaton County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance).

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Thu Sep 16, 2021 · 00:00

Emergency Communications Subcommittee

Eaton County Emergency Communications Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 16

The subcommittee will review reports from law enforcement and fire/EMS subcommittees. The agenda also includes operational and project updates regarding Central Dispatch.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Eaton County Board to adopt FY 2021-2022 budget and winter tax rates

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the FY 2021-2022 budget and winter tax rates. The meeting includes votes on several collective bargaining agreements and drainage district bonds.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on three conditional use permits

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three conditional use permit and district change applications. The body will also review one Farmland Preservation (PA 116) application.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Eaton County Board of Appeals meeting cancelled

The regular scheduled meeting for September 14, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

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Fri Sep 10, 2021 · 00:00

Ways and Means Committee

Ways and Means Committee to discuss 2021/2022 budget and winter tax rates

The committee will review budget amendments for 2020/2021 and hold a workshop for the 2021/2022 budget and winter tax rates. Other agenda items include updates on health insurance, the Child Care Fund, and public improvements.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021 · 00:00

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Eaton County Public Works and Planning Committee meeting held August 11, 2021

The committee reviewed reports regarding road resurfacing, park budgets, construction codes, and solid waste management. Members also discussed upcoming citizen appointments and zoning ordinance updates.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Eaton County proposes $42.87 million budget for FY 2021/2022

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposed budget that represents an 8% increase over the previous year. The proposal includes a public hearing on Truth in Budgeting. The budget prioritizes maintaining current service levels and staffing.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 00:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Health and Human Services Committee to receive Healing & Recovery Center update

The committee will meet to discuss a semi-annual update regarding the Healing & Recovery Center Medical Care Facility. The agenda also includes an update on committee appointments.

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Thu Sep 2, 2021 · 00:00

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to review Sheriff, Dispatch, and Emergency Services updates

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The meeting includes the review of monthly reports regarding jail census and reimbursement.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 00:00

Information Technology and Communication Committee

September 1 Information Technology and Communication Committee meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Information Technology & Communication Committee scheduled for September 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2021.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 00:00

Parks Commission

Parks Commission to discuss goats at Fox Park Landfill

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review financial reports and conduct a Vice Chair election. The body will also discuss the use of goats at the Fox Park Landfill.

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Ordinance Committee

Zoning Ordinance Committee to discuss Land Development Code updates

The Eaton County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance).

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Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 00:00

Site Plan Review Committee

Site Plan Review for accessory dwelling unit in Hamlin Township

The Site Plan Review Committee will meet to hear a request from Diana Wait. The request concerns the construction of an accessory dwelling unit at 7812 S. Clinton Trail.

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Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Eaton County holds public hearing on CDBG Emergency Repair Program

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Repair Program. The body will also consider several grant applications for public safety and legal representation, as well as FY 2020-21 budget amendments.

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Fri Aug 13, 2021 · 00:00

Ways and Means Committee

Ways and Means Committee to discuss 2021/2022 budget and staffing requests

The committee is meeting to review the 2021/2022 budget, budget amendments, and updates on health insurance and the Child Care Fund. Members will also discuss various requested new positions for the Sheriff's Office, Technology Services, Trial Court, and Prosecutor's Office.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 00:00

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

Eaton County Central Dispatch provides operational and project updates

The Fire/EMS Subcommittee reviewed Central Dispatch staffing changes, including the upcoming departure of Director Michael Armitage. The body discussed radio system maintenance, training initiatives, and the status of the 911 Enabling Act.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 00:00

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Public Works and Planning Committee to review agency reports and appointments

The committee will receive semi-annual and monthly updates from the Road Commission, Parks, Construction Code, DIA, Community Development, and Veterans Services. The body will also address appointments and miscellaneous items.

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Thu Aug 5, 2021 · 00:00

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee considers grants for traffic safety and substance abuse treatment

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and discussing operational updates for Central Dispatch and Emergency Services. The body is considering funding for speeding enforcement and jail-based residential substance abuse treatment.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 00:00

Information Technology and Communication Committee

IT Committee to review printer maintenance contract and broadband updates

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will meet to discuss a printer maintenance contract proposal and receive an update on Connected Michigan. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on construction use permit

The Eaton County Planning Commission will meet to review a conditional use permit application. The commission will also receive reports from the Community Development Department, Zoning Ordinance Committee, and Board of Appeals.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to hear variance request for Eaton Rapids Township building

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request. The board will consider whether to allow a government facility accessory building to be closer to a property line than currently permitted.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021 · 00:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Health and Human Services Committee meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee scheduled for August 2, 2021, has been cancelled.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Eaton County Board of Commissioners to review grants and budget amendments

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several grant applications for public safety, veterans services, and electronics recycling. The meeting includes a proposal to support local funds for community mental health services and a review of FY 2020/21 budget amendments.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 00:00

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

Eaton County Law Enforcement Subcommittee reviews dispatch staffing and radio updates

The subcommittee discussed staffing levels and contract agreements for Central Dispatch. Members reviewed updates on regional radio system coordination and the remaining lifespan of the current CAD system.

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Fri Jul 16, 2021 · 00:00

Ways and Means Committee

Ways and Means Committee to review 2021/2022 budget and personnel requests

The committee will discuss the 2021/2022 budget, budget amendments, and updates on health insurance and the Child Care Fund. Members will also review departmental position requests and receive updates on collective bargaining negotiations.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 00:00

Public Works and Human Services Committee

Public Works and Planning Committee to review departmental updates

The committee will receive updates from EATRAN, Parks, Construction Code, the Designated Implementing Agency, and Community Development. The meeting includes a review of the June 9, 2021 minutes.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021 · 00:00

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to review Sheriff's Office grant applications

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The body will consider resolutions to approve three specific grant applications for the Sheriff's Office.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021 · 00:00

Information Technology and Communication Committee

Committee to discuss community broadband and aerial imagery fees

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will meet to discuss community broadband. The agenda also includes a review of the 2020 Digital Aerial Imagery Fee Schedule.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 00:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Health and Human Services Committee to receive agency updates

The committee will receive semi-annual and general updates from local health and mental health service providers. No formal votes or contract approvals are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 00:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled

The regular scheduled meeting for July 6, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

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