Eaton County public meetings in 2024
42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving police service agreements with Oneida and Windsor Townships, amend the FY24/25 budget, and establish a public safety millage proposition. The board will also discuss the operation of the Youth Facility and approve contracts for recycling services.
- Resolution to Approve Oneida Township Police Services Agreement
- Resolution to Approve Windsor Township Police Services Agreement
- Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding to Use ARPA Funds for Bank Drain
- Resolution Establishing Commissioner Compensation and Mileage Reimbursement
- Resolution for Countywide Public Safety Millage Proposition
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will discuss a countywide public safety millage proposition and a resolution to establish commissioner compensation and mileage reimbursement effective January 1, 2025. Members will also review FY24/25 budget amendments and an interim agreement for the operation of the youth facility.
- Resolution for Countywide Public Safety Millage Proposition
- Resolution establishing Commissioner Compensation and Mileage Reimbursement for January 1, 2025
- Resolution to approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
- Resolution to approve Interim Agreement for the Operation of the Youth Facility
- Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal
Public Works and Human Services Committee
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Works and Planning Committee will review and vote on a resolution to approve an EGLE scrap tire recycling grant application. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the November 13 minutes, departmental reports on construction code, planning and zoning, the Drain Commissioner’s semi‑annual report, and Parks & Recreation. Additional public comment periods are scheduled before adjournment.
- Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Drain Commissioner semi‑annual report
- Construction Code/Planning and Zoning department report
- Resolution to approve EGLE scrap tire recycling grant application
- Parks & Recreation department report
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will review the county’s budget proposals for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26. The meeting includes limited public comment before the budgets are considered. No other agenda items involve decisions or actions.
- Review of the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget
- Review of the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget
Information Technology and Communication Committee
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners' Information Technology and Communication Committee will receive department reports on communications and technology services. It will consider approval of the October 2, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting also includes two periods for limited public comment.
- Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
- Communications department report
- Technology Services director report
- Limited public comment (first session)
- Limited public comment (second session)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on appeal application BA-12-24-4, a variance request by Michael Luna to treat his 1983 home as a legal non‑conformity and permit a garage addition. The request seeks relief from the required 50‑foot setback because the house sits 40 feet from the W. Santee Highway right‑of‑way. The board will decide whether to grant the variance. Other agenda items are routine approvals and public comment periods.
- Public hearing on variance request BA-12-24-4 for garage addition at 1037 W. Santee Highway
- Approval of the December 3, 2024 agenda
- Approval of August 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comments session
- Announcement that no applications are scheduled for the January 14, 2025 meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change conditions for an existing Conditional Use Permit. The body will also receive reports from the Zoning Ordinance Committee and the Board of Appeals.
- Public hearing for CU-10-15-25: Request by Jeff and Karri Wills to add resort cabins, outdoor equipment storage, and a rental home at 8240 Campground Drive, Walton Township
Health and Human Services Committee
The Health and Human Services Committee will review and act on several items, including approval of the October 7, 2024 meeting minutes and semi‑annual reports from the Tri‑County Office on Aging and the Human Services Collaborative Council. The committee will vote on a resolution to continue the Human Services Collaborative Council and consider RFP recommendations for a Medical Examiner Service Agreement and for the Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee. Committee appointments and limited public comment will also be addressed.
- Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes
- Tri‑County Office on Aging semi‑annual report presentation
- Resolution to continue the Human Services Collaborative Council
- RFP recommendation for Medical Examiner Service Agreement
- RFP recommendations for Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding grant applications for housing readiness and bank intercounty funding. The meeting includes a proposed memorandum of understanding with Delta Township for an alternative emergency operations center. Other business includes the 2024 Apportionment Report and the 2025 holiday schedule.
- Alternative Emergency Operations Center MOU with Delta Township
- Application for Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program
- Application for Bank Intercounty State Grant Funding
- Approval of the 2024 Apportionment Report
- Adoption of the Annual Exemption Option per 2011 PA 152
Public Works and Human Services Committee
The Public Works and Planning Committee will consider a resolution to approve the lease of Fitzgerald Park. It will also consider a resolution to authorize an application for the Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program. Additional agenda items include department reports on construction code, the Designated Implementation Agency, and a landfill semi‑annual monitoring report, as well as committee appointments.
- Resolution to approve Fitzgerald Park lease
- Resolution to authorize application for Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program
- Landfill semi‑annual monitoring report
- Committee appointments report
- Construction Code/Planning and Zoning department report
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will consider resolutions for FY24/25 budget amendments and an application for Bank Intercounty State Grant Funding. Members will also review reports on health insurance renewals, FOIA statistics, and the 2025 holiday schedule.
- Resolution to approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
- Resolution to authorize application for Bank Intercounty State Grant Funding
- Resolution to authorize Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank Intercounty Drain
- Health insurance renewal and report
- Tax Limitation Ballot Proposal
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review department reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. The body will consider a resolution regarding an alternative emergency operations center agreement with Delta Township.
- Resolution to approve Alternative Emergency Operations Center MOU with Delta Township
- Resolution proclaiming Family Court Awareness Month in Eaton County
- Sheriff's Office Department Report
- Central Dispatch Department Report
- Emergency Management Department Report
Information Technology and Communication Committee
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Information Technology and Communication Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 3, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
- Next meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024
- Location: Eaton County Board of Commissioners meeting room, 1045 Independence Blvd.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of business.
Health and Human Services Committee
The regular scheduled meeting for November 4, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, a text amendment to the zoning ordinance, and applications for public safety grants. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding immigration policy and the approval of committee reports.
- Resolution to Approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
- DCA-10-24-5 Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
- Resolution to Approve Edward Byrne Memorial Bureau of Justice Grant Application
- Resolution to Authorize Application for Additional Local Prosecutor Support
- Resolution Declaring Wexford County is not a Sanctuary County for Illegal Immigration
Zoning Ordinance Committee
The Zoning Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The primary focus of the discussion is regarding uses in Commercial Districts.
- Discussion of potential Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding uses in Commercial Districts
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will receive updates from the Human Resources and Finance Directors, including staffing, insurance renewals, audit actions, and the child care fund. It will review public improvement reports for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. The committee will consider a resolution to approve the 2024/2025 budget amendments and will approve pending bills. Committee appointments and miscellaneous items will also be addressed.
- Resolution to approve 2024/2025 budget amendments
- Human Resources Director update: positions, parks department restructure, vision, dental, and health insurance renewals
- Finance Director update: audit corrective action plan, health insurance report, child care fund
- Public Improvement reports for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025
- Approval of bills
Public Works and Human Services Committee
The Public Works and Planning Committee will discuss a text amendment to the zoning ordinance. The meeting includes reports on construction codes, parks, and the Department of Environmental Quality (DIA).
- DCA-10-24-5 Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
- SWOR noncompliance hearing for Labron Trash Hauling, LLC
- Liberty Environmental Landfill SWOR non-compliance update
- SWAG Quarterly Report Update
- Review of expiring committee appointments
General
The Eaton County Construction Code Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a plumbing code variance. The board will consider a request to omit restrooms from two proposed buildings in Benton Township.
- BA-24-0001: Variance request by Lewis Hanft for 3224 Lansing Road to omit plumbing fixtures in a 40’ x 84’ storage building and a 14’ x 32’ building
Health and Human Services Committee
The Health and Human Services Committee will discuss the Medical Examiner Service Agreement with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and receive an update from the Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and committee appointments.
- Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
- Medical Examiner Service Agreement with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
- Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee update
- Review of draft RFP for Medical Examiner Service Agreement
- Review of draft RFP for Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review updates from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. It will consider a resolution to approve the Edward Byrne Memorial Bureau of Justice grant application and a resolution to authorize an application for additional local prosecutor support. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of September 5 minutes and limited public comment.
- Resolution to approve Edward Byrne Memorial Bureau of Justice Grant Application
- Resolution to authorize application for additional local prosecutor support
- Sheriff’s Office Update
- Central Dispatch Report
- Emergency Management Report
Information Technology and Communication Committee
The Information Technology and Communication Committee will receive updates from the Communications Director, the Technology Services Director, and the CivicClerk. Topics include a communications report, broadband initiatives, and the status of the Delta Township substation technology. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Communications Report
- Broadband Update
- Delta Township Substation Technology Status Update
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit applications: a saw mill at 5789 W. Kinsel Highway in Carmel Township and an accessory building at 2495 Kemler Road in Eaton Rapids Township. It will also consider a request (DCA-10-24-5) to amend multiple sections of the Eaton County Land Development Code. Routine items include approval of the agenda and minutes, public comments, and agency reports.
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for a saw mill at 5789 W. Kinsel Highway, Carmel Township (CU-10-24-5)
- Public hearing: Change of Conditions to add an accessory building at 2495 Kemler Road, Eaton Rapids Township (CU-10-21-8)
- Proposed amendment DCA-10-24-5 to the Land Development Code covering Articles 5, 6, 7, 14, and 17
- Approval of agenda for October 1, 2024
- Approval of minutes from August 6, 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on the FY 2024-2025 budget and winter tax rates. The meeting includes a public hearing on CDBG Emergency Repair Program Housing Funds and the adoption of a substance use strategic plan.
- Resolution to Adopt the FY 2024-2025 Eaton County Budget and Winter Tax Rates
- Public Hearing on Expenditure of CDBG Emergency Repair Program Housing Funds
- Resolution to Adopt the Eaton County Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan
- Police services agreements for Vermontville Village and Maple Valley School
- Resolution to Approve Employee Economic Policy Changes for Non-Union Employees
Ways and Means Committee
The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will review several financial updates, including a resolution on surplus determination for the Tax Payment Fund, the 2023/2024 budget amendments, and the 2024/2025 budget with winter tax rates. It will also hear updates from the County Treasurer, Human Resources Director, Finance Director, and Public Improvement Report. The meeting includes limited public comment and routine agenda approvals.
- Resolution to adopt a policy for determining a surplus of the Tax Payment Fund
- 2023/2024 budget amendments
- 2024/2025 budget and winter tax rates
- Public Improvement Report
- Human Resources updates: parks department restructure, labor negotiations, health‑insurance coverage
Public Works and Human Services Committee
The committee will review reports from the MSU Extension, Construction Code, and Parks departments. The meeting includes noncompliance hearings regarding the Solid Waste Ordinances (SWOR).
- SWOR noncompliance hearing for Labron Trash Hauling, LLC
- SWOR noncompliance hearing for Liberty Environmental Landfill
- SWAG Grant Application
- Parks Department Restructure
- MSU Extension Semi-Annual Report
Board of Commissioners
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024/2025 budget. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.
- Presentation of Proposed FY 2024/2025 Eaton County Budget
- Public Hearing on Truth in Budgeting and Proposed FY 2024/2025 Budget
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will consider several resolutions. These include approving the Maple Valley School Resource Officer Agreement, the Vermontville Village Police Services Agreement, an amendment to the Eaton County 911 Plan, and authorizing the initial work agreement for the FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant. The committee will also receive updates from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management.
- Resolution to approve Maple Valley School Resource Officer Agreement
- Resolution to approve Vermontville Village Police Services Agreement
- Resolution to approve amendment to the Eaton County 911 Plan (Administrative Findings)
- Resolution to authorize the initial work agreement for the FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Information Technology and Communication Committee
The Information Technology and Communication Committee will meet to receive updates from the Communications Director and Technology Services Director. The meeting includes presentations regarding the county website and CivicClerk.
- Website presentation by the Communications Director
- CivicClerk presentation by the Technology Services Director
Health and Human Services Committee
The Health and Human Services Committee will discuss the Eaton County Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a review of the Opioid Community Assessment and Recommendations Report.
- Eaton County Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan
- Opioid Community Assessment and Recommendations Report
Board of Commissioners
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will adopt several FY23/24 budget amendments, including a $1.25 million increase to interest and dividends and other line‑item adjustments. It will also adopt a revised Sheriff Department fee schedule that raises accident report fees to $10 and adds a $10 police report fee. Additional actions include approving a license agreement with SEMCO for the public‑safety communications sub‑system, an MOU with the American Red Cross Mid‑Michigan Chapter, and a grant reimbursement for early voting up to $110,000.
- Resolution to approve FY23/24 budget amendments, adding $1,250,000 to interest & dividends and other adjustments
- Resolution to amend the Eaton County Sheriff Department fee schedule – accident reports $10, police reports $10
- Resolution to approve a license agreement with SEMCO for use of the Michigan Public Safety Communications System sub‑system
- Resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Red Cross Mid‑Michigan Chapter (effective until July 31 2029)
- Resolution to authorize reimbursement of up to $110,000 for the county’s early voting grant
Ways and Means Committee
The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will review several updates, including a Windsor Township request and a presentation on the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System. The committee will discuss the County Treasurer’s updates on land bank activity, foreclosures, and the 100% Tax Payment Fund surplus. It will consider the 2023/2024 budget amendments and the proposed 2024/2025 budget, and a closed‑session labor‑relations negotiation request.
- Windsor Township Request
- Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) Presentation
- County Treasurer Update – 100% Tax Payment Fund Surplus Resolution
- 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
- 2024/2025 Budget
Public Works and Human Services Committee
The Public Works and Human Services Committee will review semi-annual road reports, a parks department restructuring, and a construction code update. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a trash hauling company's compliance with solid waste regulations.
- Road Commission Semi-Annual Report
- Parks Department Restructure
- Construction Code/Planning and Zoning Report
- SWOR noncompliance hearing – Labron Trash Hauling, LLC
- DIA Update
Information Technology and Communication Committee
The Information Technology & Communication Committee will discuss updates on communications and technology services and consider the contract renewal for the Barry‑Eaton District Health Department’s technology support. The contract would start on October 1 2024 and run for a 12‑month term. No other formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Barry‑Eaton District Health Department contract renewal for technology support (12‑month term starting Oct 1 2024)
- Communications Director update: new GIS Tax Rate Calculator
- Technology Services Director update: Verizon Wireless coverage analysis
- Technology Services Director update: Central Dispatch technology relocation status
- Technology Services Director update: Youth Facility Expansion technology status
Health and Human Services Committee
The Health and Human Services Committee will hear a presentation on a truancy intervention from Judge Pollard. It will receive a semi‑annual report on healing and recovery services presented by Martha Richard. The committee will also review the draft Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan. Limited public comment will be offered before adjournment.
- Truancy Intervention – Judge Pollard
- Healing and Recovery Services Semi‑Annual Report – Martha Richard
- Strategic Plan – Substance Use and Misuse
- Approval of July 1, 2024 Minutes
- Limited Public Comment
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss extending agreements with the Michigan Department of Corrections for the Intensive Detention Reentry Program and the Westside Residential Alternative to Prison. The meeting also includes updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management.
- Resolution to extend Intensive Detention Reentry Program (IDRP) agreement through September 30, 2025
- Resolution to extend Westside Residential Alternative to Prison (WRAP) agreement through September 30, 2025
- Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) appointment
- Sheriff's Office update
- Central Dispatch and Emergency Management updates
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will meet to review Eaton County's fiscal year 2024‑25 budget. Department budget presentations will be provided, and the committee may consider any adjustments. Limited public comment will be allowed before and after the budget review. No other substantive agenda items are listed.
- 2024/2025 Budget – department budget presentations
- Limited public comment (pre‑budget)
- Limited public comment (post‑budget)
- Approval of agenda
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will discuss the upcoming 2024/2025 budget and 2023/2024 budget amendments. The meeting includes updates on human resources, including pension valuation reports. The committee will also consider an early voting reimbursement grant application.
- 2024/2025 Budget review
- 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
- Early Voting Reimbursement Grant Application
- MERS Pension and Retirees Health valuation reports
- Human Resources positions update
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review updates from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. Proposed changes include increasing fees for accident and police reports. The committee will also discuss a SEMCO license agreement and an emergency management progress report.
- Increase of accident report fees from $7.00 to $10.00
- Addition of a $10.00 fee for police reports
- SEMCO License Agreement review
- Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan progress report
- Memorandum of Understanding with the American Red Cross
Public Works and Human Services Committee
The Public Works and Planning Committee will review the EATRAN semi-annual report and receive updates on construction codes, zoning, and DIA materials management. The meeting also includes a Parks Millage project update and a review of current committee appointments.
- EATRAN Semi Annual Report presentation
- Construction Code/Planning and Zoning Report
- Parks Millage Project Update
- DIA Materials Management Plan update