Eaton County public meetings in 2024

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

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to place a countywide public safety millage proposition on the ballot, with a 13-1 vote (Commissioner Pearl-Wright opposed). The board also approved numerous other items, including police services agreements with Oneida and Windsor Townships, opioid settlement funding distribution recommendations, and an interim agreement for youth facility operations. All other resolutions and motions passed unanimously.

• Approved countywide public safety millage proposition (13-1)
• Approved Oneida Township Police Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Windsor Township Police Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Funding Distribution Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved interim agreement for youth facility operation (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024/25 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $13,026,163.30 in claims as audited (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement settlement (unanimous)

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

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee recommended approval of a resolution for a countywide Public Safety Millage Proposition to the Board of Commissioners, with a 5-2 vote (Nays: Augustine and Pearl-Wright). The committee also recommended several other items, including the appointment of Yvonne Ridge to the Land Bank Authority, approval of the ARPA fund obligation resolution, and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Bank Intercounty Drain. All other motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended Public Safety Millage Proposition to Board (5-2)
• Recommended appointment of Yvonne Ridge to Land Bank Authority (unanimous)
• Recommended ARPA funds obligation resolution to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Bank Intercounty Drain MOU to Board (unanimous)
• Approved updated max weekly disability rate of $610 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendments to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended collective bargaining settlement agreement to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended personnel settlement agreement to Board (unanimous)

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

The Public Works and Planning Committee unanimously recommended approval of recycling event contracts (Schupan for e-waste and batteries, ERG for household hazardous waste), a 90-day extension request to EGLE for the MMP Work Plan, and a scrap tire recycling grant application. These recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners. No final decisions were made by this committee.

• Recommended approval of recycling event contracts (Schupan, ERG) unanimously
• Recommended approval of EGLE 90-day extension request for MMP Work Plan unanimously
• Recommended approval of scrap tire recycling grant application unanimously
• Approved agenda as amended to add Road Commission appointment discussion unanimously
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously

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

The committee met to discuss recommendations for future budget and revenue changes, but no formal decisions were made. Public comments addressed the county's financial status, the 2025/2026 budget, the Delta Township Police Services contract, and court staffing concerns.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval of new police service agreements with Oneida and Windsor Townships, including increased fees, to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also recommended creating language for a Public Safety Millage. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services.

• Recommended approval of Oneida Township police services agreement with rate increase from $60 to $65/hour and special services fee from $45,000 to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Windsor Township police services agreement with fee increase from $123,735 to $134,570 (unanimous)
• Recommended creation of Public Safety Millage language by Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

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)

The Information Technology and Communication Committee met on December 4, 2024, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the Communications Director and Director of Technology Services, including updates on social media, a courthouse power outage, and upcoming court system transitions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Board approved a variance for a property at 1037 W. Santee Highway to allow a garage addition. The board found the existing home was constructed in 1983 with previous staff approval despite not meeting the 50-foot setback requirement.

• Approved variance BA-12-24-4 for garage addition at 1037 W. Santee Highway (5-0)

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

The Eaton County Planning Commission voted to table a request by Jeff and Karri Wills to modify a conditional use permit for their campground at 8240 Campground Drive, Walton Township. The request sought to add resort cabins, outdoor equipment storage, and a rental home. The decision was tabled with stipulations that the applicant present the proposal to Walton Township and revise the site plan with clearer labeling and locations. The matter will be reconsidered at the January 14, 2025 meeting.

• Tabled CU-10-15-25 (Wills campground expansion) with stipulations (all in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 1, 2024 minutes (motion carried)

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

The committee unanimously recommended approving a $380,790 contract with UMH-Sparrow for medical examiner services, the only proposal received. It also recommended continuing the Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council, approving opioid settlement funding for the Adult Drug Court and Samaritas, and approving expiring committee appointments. All recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended UMH-Sparrow medical examiner contract ($380,790) (unanimous)
• Recommended continuation of Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council (unanimous)
• Recommended opioid settlement funding for Adult Drug Court and Samaritas (unanimous)
• Recommended expiring committee appointments (unanimous)

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

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to apply for up to $5 million in state grant funding for the Bank Intercounty drain project, with no required cash match. The board also approved several other resolutions, including a $50,000 housing readiness grant application, the 2025 holiday schedule, and the annual exemption option for health insurance contributions. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved resolution to apply for up to $5M state grant for Bank Intercounty drain project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for $50K Housing Readiness Incentive Grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 holiday schedule for general employees (unanimous)
• Adopted annual exemption option under 2011 PA 152 for health insurance (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $31,954,823.30 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Delta Township for alternate emergency operations center (unanimous)
• Proclaimed November as Family Court Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of appreciation for Dennis Gerber (unanimous)

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

The Public Works and Planning Committee recommended approval of a resolution to apply for the Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program, which will go to the full Board of Commissioners. The committee also approved committee appointments as provided, with the exception of Joseph Guenther and David Johnson, and supported an extension for Delta Township's Parks Community Grant. No action was taken on a proposed lease agreement with the City of Grand Ledge for Fitzgerald Park.

• Recommended approval of Housing Readiness Incentive Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved committee appointments, excluding Joseph Guenther and David Johnson (unanimous)
• Supported Delta Township's Parks Community Grant extension request
• No action on Fitzgerald Park lease agreement with City of Grand Ledge

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

The Ways and Means Committee recommended approval of the 2024 Apportionment Report, the BCBS health insurance renewal with a 5% increase over 2024 employee cost-sharing rates and a resolution opting out of PA 152, and the adoption of health coverage changes (autism coverage, chiropractic visit equalization). It also approved the 2025 holiday schedules, the Bank Intercounty State grant application, reappointments to the Historical Commission and Building Authority, and payment of claims totaling over $31.9 million. The committee tabled decisions on Deputy and Pre-trial Services positions until the December 5, 2024 meeting, and deferred Land Bank Authority appointments to December.

• Recommended approval of 2024 Apportionment Report (unanimous)
• Recommended BCBS health insurance renewal with 5% employee cost-share increase and PA 152 opt-out resolution (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of health coverage changes: autism coverage and chiropractic visit equalization (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 holiday schedules (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to authorize application for Bank Intercounty State grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Historical Commission and Building Authority (unanimous)
• Tabled Deputy and Pre-trial Services positions until December 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended payment of claims: $1,009,244.20, immediate $3,273,240.73, electronic $25,713,406.18, payroll $1,958,932.19 (unanimous)

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

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval of a resolution to establish an alternate Emergency Operations Center in Delta Township, and also recommended a resolution proclaiming November as Family Court Awareness Month. The Sheriff's Office reported that the defeat of the Tax Limitation Ballot Proposal will require drastic changes in the near future. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of alternative Emergency Operations Center MOU with Delta Township (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution proclaiming November as Family Court Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

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.

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

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.

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

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously recommended approval of the 2024/2025 budget amendments and over $24.4 million in county claims and payroll to the Board of Commissioners. Members also authorized filling vacant positions, including in the Sheriff's Office, and approved job grade adjustments for the Parks Department. Updates were also received regarding county insurance bidding and the near-completion of the Youth Facility project.

• Recommended approval of 2024/2025 budget amendments to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $2,605,516.89 in regular claims, $5,529,931.07 in immediate claims, $14,467,409.45 in electronic claims, and $1,897,016.50 in payroll (unanimous)
• Approved filling open position vacancies as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Parks Department job grade adjustments recommended by Municipal Consulting LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Aug. 16, 2024 meeting minutes with title correction (unanimous)

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

The Public Works and Planning Committee approved its agenda and prior minutes, then voted unanimously to recommend approval of zoning text amendment DCA-10-24-5 to the Board of Commissioners. Departmental reports were presented on construction code, resource recovery, and parks, including updates on SWOR compliance, a mobile recycling program, and park projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment DCA-10-24-5 to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

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

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval of a resolution to accept a $250,000 state grant for the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office for recruitment and retention of staff to address backlog cases, with an amendment requiring a compensation plan be presented to the Ways and Means Committee. The committee also unanimously recommended approval of the Edward Byrne Memorial Bureau of Justice Grant application for hotel enforcement, which requires no local match. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services.

• Recommended approval of $250K prosecutor support grant (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Edward Byrne Memorial grant application (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

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

The committee approved its agenda and September minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; members heard reports on the Communication Director's tax proposal outreach and the Technology Services department's broadband projects, including the state BEAD program and hardware installation at Delta Township Substation.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a sawmill at 5789 W. Kinsel Highway in Carmel Township, with conditions including meeting Road Commission requirements and including parking on the site plan. It also approved a change of conditions for an existing agricultural business permit at 2495 Kemler Road in Eaton Rapids Township, allowing a larger accessory building for personal use. The commission approved amendments to the county zoning ordinance across multiple articles. All votes were recorded as roll call votes.

• Approved CU-10-24-5 sawmill conditional use permit for Jason and Rebecca Detweiler (9-0)
• Approved CU-10-21-8 change of conditions for Jackson agricultural business permit, allowing larger accessory building (8-1)
• Approved DCA-10-24-5 zoning ordinance amendments across Articles 5, 6, 7, 14, and 17 (9-0)

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

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2024-2025 Eaton County budget totaling $86,042,454, including a $49,038,602 General Fund, and approved winter tax levies for various millages. The board also approved multiple inter-local agreements for police services, adopted the Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan, and created an Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget of $86,042,454 (unanimous)
• Approved winter tax levies including 0.6993 mill for Jail Debt and Operation, 0.9500 for 911, 0.2497 for EATRAN (unanimous)
• Approved Maple Valley School Resource Officer agreement (carried, Nays: Brehler)
• Approved Vermontville Police Services agreement (carried, Nays: Brehler)
• Adopted Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan and created Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 budget amendments including $927,680 for ARPA recruitment and retention (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $18,650,080.93 (unanimous)
• Approved employee economic policy changes for non-union employees (unanimous)

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

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee recommended approval of the 2024/2025 budget and winter tax rates, along with several other items, to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also approved filling open positions, submitting amended Parks Department job descriptions for consultant review, and recommending a tentative labor agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan. Additionally, it approved eliminating coverage for elective lifestyle medications from the county health plan effective October 1, 2024, and recommended approval of budget amendments and payment of claims.

• Recommended approval of 2024/2025 budget and winter tax rates (unanimous)
• Approved filling open positions as presented (unanimous)
• Approved submitting amended Parks job descriptions to Municipal Consulting Services for analysis (1 nay: Brehler)
• Recommended approval of tentative COAM agreement (unanimous)
• Approved eliminating elective lifestyle medications coverage effective Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of budget amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of claims totaling $18,650,080.71 (unanimous)
• Approved closed session minutes from Aug 16, 2024 (unanimous)

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

The Public Works and Planning Committee approved a civil infraction ticket with fines for Liberty Environmental Landfill due to noncompliance with the Eaton County Solid Waste Ordinance. It also postponed a compliance hearing for Lebron Trash Hauling to October 7, pending receipt of fees and reports. The committee agreed to send a proposed Parks Department restructuring plan to the Ways and Means Committee, with one dissenting vote.

• Approved civil infraction ticket and fines for Liberty Environmental Landfill (unanimous)
• Postponed Lebron Trash Hauling compliance hearing to October 7 (unanimous)
• Sent Parks Department restructuring plan to Ways and Means Committee (6-1, Brehler nay)

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

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed 2024/2025 General Fund Budget of $86,042,454 and various millage rates. No public comment was provided. The Board will vote to adopt the budget and millage rates on September 18, 2024.

• Held public hearing for Truth in Budgeting on proposed 2024/2025 County Budget
• Scheduled budget and millage rate adoption for September 18, 2024

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)

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval of two contract renewals—Maple Valley School Resource Officer and Vermontville Village Police Services—to the Board of Commissioners. It also recommended approval of an amendment to the Eaton County 911 Plan to correct a clerical error adding the Bellevue Fire Department, and a resolution authorizing the FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant. All motions were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Maple Valley School Resource Officer agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Vermontville Village Police Services agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amendment to Eaton County 911 Plan adding Bellevue Fire Department (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant work agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution honoring Canine Advocate Reagan (unanimous)

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

The committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. Communications and technology staff reported on newsletter, website, and system upgrades, including the new CivicClerk agenda/minutes system. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a resolution adopting the Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan and Community Assessment Recommendations, which also establishes an Opioid Settlement Oversight Committee. The committee discussed the plan's Tier 1 and Tier 2 recommendations, with a proposed three-year term for committee members and tentative yearly spending of $300,000 to $400,000 from the $2.2 million opioid fund. The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan resolution (unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,000,000 transfer from the 100% Tax Payment Fund to the General Fund, to be paid in quarterly installments of $250,000 for the 2024/2025 budget. They also approved several other items, including amendments to agreements with the Michigan Department of Corrections, a technology support services agreement with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, creation of a Materials Management Planning Committee, budget amendments, and a proclamation for Patriot Legacy Day. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1M transfer from 100% Tax Payment Fund to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to IDRP agreement with MDOC extending term to Sept 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to WRAP agreement with MDOC extending term to Sept 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Adrianne VanLangevelde to Community Corrections Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved technology support services agreement with Barry-Eaton District Health Department (unanimous)
• Created Materials Management Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 budget amendments for parks, dispatch, and surcharge funds (unanimous)
• Declared Sept 21, 2024 as Patriot Legacy Day honoring John and Sally Wall (unanimous)

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

The committee voted to join Windsor Charter Township in a Michigan Tax Tribunal appeal, with the County covering up to $14,600 of legal fees. It also recommended several budget amendments, approved filling vacancies, and endorsed tentative labor agreements for three union groups. A motion to raise a Treasurer's Office position's pay was amended and passed with two dissenting votes.

• Approved participation in Windsor Charter Township tax appeal with County contribution capped at $14,600 (unanimous)
• Recommended resolution to transfer surplus from 100% Tax Payment Fund to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved filling current position vacancies as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended 2023/2024 budget amendments to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved Patriot Legacy Day resolution for September 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended payment of claims totaling $9,139,076.81 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Office position reclassification to Grade 8 Step 5 with pay raise (5-2, Mulder and Rogers dissenting)
• Approved tentative agreements for Animal Control, Maintenance/Custodial, and Central Dispatch Non-Supervisory union groups (unanimous)

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

The Public Works and Planning Committee recommended approval of a resolution to create a Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC), replacing the Solid Waste Review Committee, and to eventually replace the 1993 Solid Waste Ordinance. The committee also recommended a budget amendment for demolishing a home at Lincoln Brick Park. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Recommended approval of resolution to create Materials Management Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of budget amendment for demolition of home at Lincoln Brick Park (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda to remove SWOR noncompliance hearing for Labron Trash Hauling LLC (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The committee unanimously recommended approval of a Technology Support Services Agreement with the Barry Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD), continuing county technology support. The recommendation will go to the full board. Other updates included the new county website going live August 13 and a tax allocation calculator for residents.

• Recommended approval of Technology Support Services Agreement with BEDHD (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend continuing the RESA and CEI Truancy Intervention Programs, funded by the Juvenile Justice Millage, to the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. The committee also heard reports on Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services and the Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved agenda as amended to add Truancy Intervention item (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended continuation of RESA and CEI Truancy Intervention Programs with Juvenile Justice Millage funding (unanimous)

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

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of extensions for the Intensive Detention Reentry Program (IDRP) and Westside Residential Alternative to Prison (WRAP) agreements with the Michigan Department of Corrections. They also recommended appointing Judge VanLangevelde to the Community Corrections Advisory Board. No final decisions were made; all actions are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of IDRP agreement extension (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WRAP agreement extension (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Judge VanLangevelde to CCAB (unanimous)

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

The committee met for an informational session where departments presented their services, challenges, and budget needs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and focused on gathering information for future budget discussions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget amendments, a new tax limitation millage, and several public safety agreements. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Spicer Group regarding the Bank Intercounty Drain.

• Resolution to support a Fixed Tax Limitation Millage in the November 2024 Election
• Resolution to amend the Sheriff Department Fee Schedule
• Resolution to approve FY23/24 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to approve SEMCO License Agreement
• Resolution to approve Memorandum of Agreement with the American Red Cross

The Board unanimously supported a tax limitation proposal to address a projected $23 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026. Other actions included approving various budget amendments, updating sheriff department fees, and authorizing an early voting grant reimbursement.

• Supported Fixed Tax Limitation Millage for Nov 5, 2024 election (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 Budget Amendments including $1.25M for Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Increased Sheriff accident report fee to $10 and added $10 police report fee (Unanimous)
• Authorized County Clerk to request early voting grant reimbursement up to $110,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement with SEMCO for public safety communications sub-system (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,975,721.14 in audited claims (Unanimous)
• Approved resolutions of appreciation for retiring employees Tracey Gordeneer, Marianne Gay, and Jody Strang (Unanimous)

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

The committee approved filling position vacancies and recommended several financial measures to the Board of Commissioners, including budget amendments and millions in claims payments. Members also reviewed pension valuations and fiscal year-end projections.

• Approved filling position vacancies as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MERS annual meeting delegates to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved submitting Foreclosure Coordinator/Deputy Treasurer position for consultant review (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of County Clerk Early Voting Grant Reimbursement to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended 2023/2024 budget amendments to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended payment of $1,275,336.49 in claims against the County to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended payment of $2,987,478.04 in immediate claims to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended payment of $9,840,271.89 in electronic claims to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

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

The committee recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve a new fee schedule for police and accident reports and a licensing agreement with SEMCO. A recommendation to renew a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Red Cross was also approved.

• Recommended approval to amend Fee Schedule to $10 per police and accident report (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of licensing agreement with SEMCO for radio system tower use (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the American Red Cross (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The committee meeting consisted of departmental reports and public comments. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will review updates from the Communications and Technology Services directors. Key topics include the upcoming technology services budget approval and a BEAD program update. The meeting also covers progress on the county website refresh.

• Review of Technology Services budget, including software support increases to $718,264
• Update on the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program
• Communications Director report on website refresh progress and social media engagement
• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes

The Information Technology and Communication Committee recommended the 2024/2025 Technology Budget for approval by the Ways and Means Committee. The committee also received monthly reports from the Communications and Technology Services directors.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2024/2025 Technology Budget to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will hear a presentation from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department regarding mosquito surveillance and new software implementation. The committee will also discuss the draft Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan. Additionally, members will review the minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting.

• Barry-Eaton District Health Department updates on mosquito surveillance and software implementation
• Discussion of the draft Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan
• Update on OD2A grant, including an anticipated vending machine at Eaton County Jail in July
• Approval of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Health and Human Services Committee met on July 1, 2024 and approved its agenda and the June 3, 2024 minutes, both unanimously. The rest of the meeting was informational: the Barry-Eaton Health Department gave a semi-annual report on mosquito surveillance, new data software, and community health planning, and presented a draft Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan. An advisor on opioid settlement funds said an MSU data report is expected by September 1, 2024, and a commissioner described how the Opioid Workgroup will use the strategic plan to guide spending of county opioid funds. No substantive decisions beyond the agenda and minutes approvals were recorded.

• Approved the July 1, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the June 3, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• No other motions or votes recorded; remaining items were reports and discussion

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for June 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2024.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution to submit separate tax limitations to a public vote. The agenda also includes budget amendments, labor negotiations, and various grant applications.

• Resolution for separate tax limits for the county, townships, and ISD
• FY23/24 budget amendments
• Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant application
• County Veterans Services MVAA grant application
• Public Art Grant discussion

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved placing a separate tax limitations proposal totaling 9.700 mills for the county, townships, and intermediate school district on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The board also authorized various grant applications, approved land development code amendments, accepted audit service contracts, and ratified a labor agreement.

• Placed separate tax limitations proposal on November 5, 2024 ballot (carried unanimously)
• Opposed MDHHS plans for conflict free access and planning strategies (carried, 1 nay)
• Authorized Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant application up to $200,000 (carried unanimously)
• Approved Land Development Code zoning amendments DCA-5-24-3 and DCA-6-24-4 (carried unanimously)
• Authorized County Veterans Services MVAA grant application up to $115,428 (carried unanimously)
• Authorized Title IV-E Child and Parent Legal Representation grant application up to $100,000 (carried unanimously)
• Approved claims of $24,256,347.93 (carried unanimously)
• Approved audit services contract with Rehmann for FY 2024-2026 totaling $74,500, $78,000, and $82,000 (carried unanimously)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss the 2024/2025 budget and review updates on human resources and equalization reports. The meeting also includes a request for proposals for a new financial auditing firm.

• Request for Proposal for a financial auditing firm
• 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
• Title IV-E Child and Parent Legal Representation Grant resolution
• Equalization Report L4029 update
• 2024/2025 budget review

The committee approved a contract with Rehmann for annual audits through 2026 and authorized a $30,000 contractual agreement for campus improvements. Several items, including tax rate requests and a youth facility bargaining agreement, were recommended for Board of Commissioners approval.

• Recommended approval of 2024 Tax Limitation Values (L-4028) and Tax Rate Request (L-4029) to Board of Commissioners
• Approved filling position vacancies as presented
• Approved budget amendment and allowance up to $30,000 for campus improvement contractor
• Recommended changing Parks and Recreation Events Coordinator position to full-time to Board of Commissioners
• Approved proposal from Rehmann for annual audits for fiscal years ending 2024 through 2026
• Recommended approval of Title IV-E Child and Parent Legal Representation Grant application to Board of Commissioners
• Recommended approval of $22,186,455.44 in total claims (claims against, immediate, and electronic) to Board of Commissioners
• Recommended approval of Eaton County Youth Facility bargaining unit agreement to Board of Commissioners

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will review reports from the Construction Code, DIA, and Parks departments. The agenda includes proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (DCA-5-24-3 and DCA-6-24-4). The committee will also consider MVAA and public art grant applications.

• Proposed zoning ordinance text amendments (DCA-5-24-3 and DCA-6-24-4)
• DIA Materials Management Plan update
• MVAA Grant Application
• Public Art Grant

The Public Works and Planning Committee recommended approval of two proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments, DCA-5-24-3 and DCA-6-24-4, sending them to the Board of Commissioners. It also recommended a resolution to apply for a County Veterans Services Grant from the MVAA. On a Public Art Grant for Crandall Park, the committee moved to return the grant, then agreed to seek a possible extension and relocation of the art piece. The Junior Parks Program was reported delayed to summer 2025 due to staffing changes.

• Recommended approval of zoning text amendments DCA-5-24-3 and DCA-6-24-4 to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of a resolution for a County Veterans Services Grant application to the MVAA (unanimous)
• Moved to return the Crandall Park Public Art Grant, then agreed to seek an extension and possible relocation of the piece
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review a resolution to authorize a grant application for residential substance abuse treatment. The meeting also includes updates from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management.

• Resolution to authorize Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant application up to $200,000
• Sheriff’s Office update
• Central Dispatch update
• Emergency Management update

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approving a resolution to apply for a Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and agenda. Updates were provided on the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch renovations, and Emergency Services activities, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Agenda approved as presented (unanimous)
• May 2, 2024 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Resolution to apply for RSAT grant recommended for Board approval (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will hear monthly reports from the Communications Director and Technology Services Director. These updates include progress on the county website refresh and the aerial imagery project RFP process.

• Communications Director update on social media engagement and website refresh
• Technology Services Director update on aerial imagery RFPs
• Status of technology equipment for the Youth Facility expansion
• GIS remapping of 249 private roads in Eaton County

The Information Technology and Communication Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting. Department directors presented monthly reports on social media, recycling promotions, and a temporary dispatch relocation. No new policies, budgets, or contracts were voted on.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• May 1, 2024 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review several conditional use permit requests, including a proposal for a surface mine in Eaton Rapids Township. Members will also consider amendments to the Eaton County Land Development Code regarding definitions, parking, and signage. Additionally, the meeting includes requests for changes to existing permits for agricultural and golf course operations.

• Surface mine permit request at 112 N. Michigan Road
• Zoning amendments for parking, loading, and agricultural business definitions
• Accessory building request for agricultural business at 2495 Kemler Road
• Land division change request for Centennial Acres golf course
• Amendments to advertising structures and signage regulations

The commission approved three conditional use permits, including one for a new surface mine in Eaton Rapids Township. It also approved two separate amendments to the Eaton County Land Development Code to resolve conflicts with state law and a 2015 Supreme Court decision.

• Approved accessory building for agricultural business at 2495 Kemler Road (9-0)
• Approved land division change for golf course at 12485 & 12388 Dow Road (9-0)
• Approved surface mine permit at 112 N. Michigan Road (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendments to Articles 5, 10, and 14 (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendments to Article 5 and Article 11 (9-0)

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will hear presentations regarding several Juvenile Justice Millage Program proposals. These presentations cover mental health, truancy intervention, college access, and shared housing services. The committee will also receive a semi-annual report from Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services.

• $58,003 request for CMHA-CEI Truancy Intervention Mental Health
• $155,024 request for CMHA-CEI Integrated Community Youth Outreach
• $65,750 request from Eaton RESA for Truancy Intervention
• $10,000 request for CapCAN College Access Program
• $30,000 request from Housing Services Mid-Michigan for Shared Housing Intervention

The committee voted to recommend a resolution to the Board of Commissioners opposing MDHHS plans for new Conflict Free Access and Planning Strategies in Michigan. A motion to send Juvenile Justice Millage Program proposals to the Ways and Means Committee failed. The committee also received presentations on youth mental health, truancy, and housing intervention programs.

• Recommended approval of Resolution Opposing MDHHS Plans to Implement New Conflict Free Access and Planning Strategies in Michigan (unanimous)
• Motion to send Juvenile Justice Millage Program proposals to Ways and Means Committee failed
• Approved June 3, 2024 amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider accepting the May 15, 2024 Eaton County Master Plan and reviewing FY 23/24 budget amendments. The meeting includes decisions on public safety agreements and various intergovernmental contracts.

• Resolution to Accept the May 15, 2024 Eaton County Master Plan
• Resolution to Approve FY 23/24 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Approve Waverly School Resource Officer Agreement
• Resolution to Approve the Intergovernmental Contract for the Establishment of a Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board
• Resolution to Alter the Fixed Separate Tax Limitation and create a County Advisory Tax Limitation Committee

The Board of Commissioners voted to create a County Advisory Tax Limitation Committee to review and recommend changes to fixed millage limitations. The board also accepted the 2024 Master Plan and approved several grants and intergovernmental agreements.

• Initiated procedure to alter fixed separate tax limitations and created an Advisory Tax Limitation Committee (Unanimous)
• Accepted the May 15, 2024 Eaton County Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Pledged full faith and credit for Bank Intercounty Drain Drainage District notes up to $2,282,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 in Parks Community Grants for Oneida Township, Delta Township, and City of Eaton Rapids (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 budget amendments, including $3,082,500 in ARPA revenues (Unanimous)
• Approved Waverly School Resource Officer agreement extension through June 30, 2026 (Carried; 2 Nays)
• Appointed Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery as the Designated Planning Agency for the Materials Management Plan (Unanimous)
• Authorized early bargaining with Youth Facility bargaining units (Unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss the 2024/2025 budget, 2023/2024 budget amendments, and the 2024 Taxable Valuation Report. The meeting includes updates on the American Rescue Plan Act and a request for a financial auditing firm proposal.

• Resolution pledging full faith and credit for Bank Intercounty Drain Drainage District
• Resolution to approve early bargaining with Youth Facility Unit
• Request for Proposal for Financial Auditing Firm
• 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
• MMRMA Liability Litigation discussion in closed session

The committee approved a contract with Rehmann for annual audits through 2026 and authorized a $30,000 budget amendment for campus improvement contractors. Several recommendations were sent to the Board of Commissioners, including 2024 tax rate requests and a labor agreement for the Youth Facility bargaining unit.

• Recommended approval of 2024 Tax Limitation Values (L-4028) and Tax Rate Request (L-4029) (Unanimous)
• Approved filling position vacancies as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment up to $30,000 for campus improvement contractors (Carried)
• Recommended changing Parks and Recreation Events Coordinator to full-time (Unanimous)
• Approved Rehmann proposal for annual audits for fiscal years 2024 through 2026 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Title IV-E Child and Parent Legal Representation Grant application (Unanimous)
• Recommended payment of claims totaling $22,136,353.44 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Eaton County Youth Facility bargaining unit agreement (Unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will review reports on the county master plan, parks, and resource recovery. The Planning Commission has already recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the updated Master Plan.

• Recommendation for Board of Commissioners to approve the updated Eaton County Master Plan
• Proposed text amendment DCA-6-24-4 regarding Article 11 Advertising Structures, Signs and Name Plates
• EGLE Electronics Grant Amendment and Calhoun County MOU updates
• Review of community grant applications for Parks
• Landfill Semi-Annual Sampling Report

The committee recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including the adoption of the county master plan and a recycling grant amendment. It also approved the appointment of a designated planning agency for materials management and recommended grant award recipients for county parks.

• Recommended approval of Eaton County Master Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of EGLE Rural Electronics Collection and Infrastructure Recycling Grant Amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Calhoun County Solid Waste Department (unanimous)
• Recommended Resource Recovery Department and Director of Environmental Sustainability as the Designated Planning Agency for Materials Management Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2024 (Cycle 2) Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program Award Recipients (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting for May 7, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular scheduled meeting for May 7, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2024, at the Eaton County Courthouse.

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive semi-annual reports from Health and Rehabilitation Services and the Tri-County Office on Aging. Members will also discuss a Mid-State Health Network intergovernmental contract and provide an update on the Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan.

• Mid-State Health Network (MSHN) Intergovernmental Contract
• Health and Rehabilitation Services (ECHRS) Semi-Annual Report
• Tri-County Office on Aging Semi-Annual Report
• Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan update

The committee unanimously recommended approving a three-year Intergovernmental Contract with Mid-State Health Network (MSHN) for a Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board. They also unanimously recommended that the Ways and Means Committee restore the previous 50/50 funding distribution split between Eaton County and MSHN, reversing a recent change to 60/40. Semi-annual reports were received from Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services and the Tri-County Office on Aging.

• Recommended approval of MSHN Intergovernmental Contract (3-year term) (unanimous)
• Recommended restoring 50/50 funding split with MSHN to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. The body will consider a resolution to approve a school resource officer agreement with Waverly Community Schools.

• Resolution to approve Waverly School Resource Officer Agreement
• Resolution to approve amendment to the Eaton County 9-1-1 Plan (Administrative Findings)
• Probate Court appointment for Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB)
• Sheriff's Office reports on jail census, security, and reimbursement

The Public Safety Committee recommended several items for Board of Commissioners approval, including a school resource officer agreement and 9-1-1 plan amendments. The committee also recommended the appointment of Judge Amanda Pollard to the Community Corrections Advisory Board.

• Recommended approval of Waverly School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Amendment to the Eaton County 9-1-1 Plan (Administrative Findings) (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Judge Amanda Pollard to the Community Corrections Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from the Communications Director and the Technology Services Director. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Communications Director update on website refresh and social media reach
• Technology Services Director update
• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 6, 2024. Department directors provided reports on GIS platforms, aerial imagery RFPs, and Youth Facility equipment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board will vote on the FY24 Q2 report and the FY25 grant application. Members will also officially appoint Judge Amanda G. Pollard to the board. The meeting includes updates on various specialty courts and a review of a February 2024 site visit report.

• Vote on FY24 Q2 Report
• Vote on FY25 Grant Application
• Appointment of Judge Amanda G. Pollard as voting member
• Review of February 20, 2024 site visit report
• Discussion of vacant communications media member position

The Eaton County Community Corrections Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve and submit its FY24 Quarter 2 report and its FY25 grant application, which continues current programming including both pretrial programs. The board also unanimously recommended appointing Probate Judge Amanda G. Pollard as a voting member. The meeting included program updates on pretrial risk assessments and problem-solving courts, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved and submitted FY24 Q2 report as prepared (unanimous)
• Approved and submitted FY25 grant application as prepared (unanimous)
• Recommended appointing Honorable Amanda G. Pollard to the CCAB (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the Eaton County Master Plan Update. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and opportunities for public comment.

• Public Hearings of Eaton County Master Plan Update

The Planning Commission approved the Master Plan document as written, subject to grammatical corrections and a correction to the Sunfield Township Zoning Map. The commission discussed but did not adopt a proposal to change the future land use of a 235-acre parcel on Cochran Road to Industrial.

• Approved Master Plan document with grammatical corrections and Sunfield Township Zoning Map correction (7-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss numerous grant applications for public safety and drug courts, as well as budget amendments. The meeting includes an update on the 2022/2023 audit and a closed session regarding insulin price fixing.

• 12 grant applications for public safety, including drug courts and the State Disaster Emergency Contingency Fund
• Approval of FY 23/24 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to accept the September 30, 2023 Audit
• Resolution pledging full faith and credit to the Belaire Hills Drainage District
• Approval of Email and Messaging Use and Software Usage policies

The Board of Commissioners authorized the County Controller to hire outside counsel on a contingency basis to sue pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers for alleged insulin market manipulation. The board also approved numerous grant applications for public safety and court programs, and pledged credit for drainage district bonds.

• Authorized lawsuits against insulin manufacturers and PBMs (12-1)
• Pledged full faith and credit for Belaire Hills Drainage District bonds up to $1.4M (unanimous)
• Approved 11 grant applications for drug courts, probation, and traffic enforcement (unanimous)
• Authorized $137,939 grant application for August 2023 storm recovery (unanimous)
• Approved $3M Indigent Defense grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $24,700 appraisal services contract with Accurate Assessing LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted new Email and Messaging and Software Usage policies (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 budget increase for CAPCOG annual dues (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is hosting a public town hall to gather information for a Financial Stability Report. The report analyzes long-term revenue shortfalls, staffing shortages in public safety, and infrastructure needs. A final analysis report is due to the Ways and Means Committee on May 10, 2024.

• Public town hall regarding the Financial Stability Report
• Financial Stability Report due to Ways and Means Committee on May 10, 2024

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on April 17, 2024, focused on the county's financial situation. Chairman Mott presented on county finances and a Financial Stability Work Group analysis, stating the county faces a revenue shortage and will need to raise revenue or reduce services. The Work Group will submit a report with recommendations to the Ways and Means Committee on May 10, 2024. The meeting was for questions and public interaction; no substantive decisions were made.

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Zoning Ordinance Committee will discuss potential amendments to the county zoning ordinance. Topics include outdoor storage for vehicles and containers, sign regulations, and the handling of dual-zoned properties.

• Discussion on outdoor storage of vehicles, boats, and campers (Section 14.26)
• Review of Article 11 Signs
• Discussion on allowing storage containers to remain on properties (Section 6.5.6)
• Review of Conditional Use Permits for land divisions, combinations, or lot line adjustments
• Discussion on dual zoned properties, including divisions and adjustments

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss the final 2022/2023 audit and the 2024/2025 budget, including capital improvements. The meeting also covers updates on county investments, human resources, and public improvement projects.

• Resolution to accept the September 30, 2023 Audit
• Resolution to authorize application for Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Public Defender Grant
• Discussion on Full Faith and Credit for Belaire Hills Drain
• Review of 2024/2025 Budget reclassification requests and Capital Improvements Program
• Request for funding from Capital Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

The committee recommended the September 30, 2023 audit report and the 2024 Equalization Report to the Board of Commissioners. Members approved filling vacant positions, a sheriff's department reclassification, and a change order for the Youth Facility expansion. Several resolutions were forwarded to the Board, including a pledge for drainage district bonds and a request to pursue insulin price-fixing litigation.

• Recommended September 30, 2023 audit report to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended 2024 Equalization Report to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Approved Appraiser Services contract for Accurate Assessing (Unanimous)
• Approved filling vacant positions (Unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying Sheriff's Detective Bureau Sergeant to Lieutenant (Unanimous)
• Approved Youth Facility expansion security change order (Unanimous)
• Recommended $9,881,819.83 in electronic claims and $552,251.56 in claims to Board (Unanimous)
• Recommended resolution to pursue insulin price-fixing litigation to Board (Unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will review reports from the MSU Extension, Parks, and Construction Code departments. Discussions will include the Materials Management Plan and updates regarding Lincoln Brick Park.

• MSU Extension Semi-Annual Report
• Materials Management Plan: Designation of County Approval Agency and Designated Planning Agency
• Lincoln Brick Park house and tornado shelters report
• Landfill Semi-Annual Sampling Report
• Construction Code/Planning and Zoning finance report

The committee recommended two resolutions for Board of Commissioners approval. One identifies Eaton County as the County Approval Agency for the Materials Management Plan, and the other opposes the Governor's recommended budget regarding conservation districts and the MAEAP program.

• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution identifying Eaton County as the County Approval Agency (CAA) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution opposing Governor's Recommended Budget for reduction of operational funding to Michigan Conservation Districts and elimination of local administration of MAEAP (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee is discussing several grant applications to fund specialty courts, drug programs, and traffic enforcement. The meeting also includes updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management.

• Grant application for Community Corrections Act 1988 not to exceed $450,000
• Grant applications for Adult Circuit Drug Court not to exceed $200,000 each (MDCGP and Byrne JAG)
• Grant application for District Hybrid Court not to exceed $100,000
• Grant application for Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program for up to $30,000 in overtime
• Resolution to approve disaster assistance application for August 2023 storms

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend changing the Sheriff's Department Detective Sergeant position to a Lieutenant and send it to the Ways and Means Committee. It also recommended approval of a resolution to apply for Office of Highway Safety Planning traffic enforcement funding and of ten Specialty Court grant resolutions, all to the Board of Commissioners. The committee amended and recommended a resolution to apply for $137,000 in State of Michigan disaster assistance from the August 2023 storms. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended restructure of Detective Sergeant position to Lieutenant, sent to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Recommended OHSP Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program grant application resolution to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended all ten Specialty Court grant resolutions to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Amended disaster assistance resolution to $137,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended amended $137,000 disaster assistance application resolution to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will discuss updates on broadband projects and election security equipment. The body is also reviewing new email, messaging, and software usage policies to comply with IRS guidelines for federal tax information.

• Approval of Email and Messaging Use Policy
• Approval of Software Usage Policy
• State of Michigan BEAD Project broadband status update
• Tri-County Aerial Imagery Project Request for Proposal
• Homeland Security Grant application for election security equipment

The Eaton County Information Technology and Communication Committee approved the agenda, March 6 meeting minutes, and voted to recommend approval of two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. Committee members also received departmental reports on communications, broadband, aerial imagery, and grant applications.

• Approved the April 3, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution to Approve Email and Messaging Use Policy to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution to Approve Software Usage Policy to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular scheduled meeting for April 2, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests. The body will also discuss a Master Plan update.

• CU-4-24-2: Request by Eaton Rapids Township for a permit to continue operations and add to the Township Hall at 2512 S. Canal Road
• CU-8-96-9: Request by Centennial Acres, Inc. for a change of conditions to allow land division and lot line adjustment at 12485 & 12388 Dow Road
• Discussion of Master Plan Update

The commission approved a request for land division and lot line adjustments for a golf course and country club. It also granted a conditional use permit for the continued operation and expansion of the Eaton Rapids Township Hall.

• Approved land division and lot line adjustment for Centennial Acres, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Eaton Rapids Township Hall operations and addition (6-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes

Health and Human Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee scheduled for April 1, 2024, has been cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on March 20, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to host a public town hall to gather information for the Financial Stability Report.

• Public town hall for Financial Stability Report

The Board of Commissioners held a special town hall meeting to hear public input regarding a lack of county funds. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners authorized a Financial Stability Work Group to evaluate the county's long-term financial health and deliver a report by May 15, 2024. The Board also approved several budget amendments, including funds for vehicle replacement and courthouse infrastructure repairs.

• Financial Stability Work Group commissioned to evaluate workforce retention and infrastructure needs
• Budget amendment: $56,000 for Drain Commissioner vehicle replacement
• Budget amendment: $5,000 for Eaton County housing focus group
• Budget amendment: $62,000 for courthouse parking lot catch basins and solar array eaves
• Resolution to transition retiree health insurance to Medicare Advantage via Blue Cross Blue Shield

The Board of Commissioners approved two comprehensive amendments to the Land Development Code and updated the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The Board also authorized enrollment in an opioid use disorder medication program for county jails and approved over $12 million in claims.

• Approved $12,281,318.38 in audited claims (unanimous)
• Approved comprehensive zoning amendments DCA 3-24-1 and DCA 3-24-2 (15-0)
• Approved enrollment in Michigan Learning Collaborative for opioid medications in jails and $25,000 in support (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program sub-recipient agreement with Ingham County (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program and Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for retiring Register of Deeds Mary Nulf (unanimous)

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Zoning Ordinance Committee will discuss potential updates to the county zoning ordinance. Topics include regulations for agricultural and automotive businesses, signage, and marihuana-related businesses.

• Potential language updates for Agricultural Businesses (Sec. 14.1)
• Outdoor parking for Light Automotive, Small Engine Repair & Automotive (Sec 14.37)
• Proposed definitions and prohibitions of marihuana-related home businesses
• Review of Article 11 Signs regulations
• Conditional Use Permits for land divisions, combinations, or lot line adjustments

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will review personnel expenditure estimates for the 2024/2025 budget and receive an update on the 2022/2023 audit. The meeting also includes updates on human resources positions, health insurance, and the child care fund.

• 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
• 2024/2025 Budget Personnel Expenditure Estimates
• 2022/2023 Audit Update
• Health Insurance and Child Care Fund updates
• Public Improvement Update

The Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to table a resolution accepting the September 30, 2023 preliminary Eaton County audit until the final audit report is available. It also voted to support filling vacant positions in the Sheriff's Office and Prosecutor's Office, and recommended approval of claims against the County totaling $434,544.72 plus immediate and electronic claims of $9,107,140.73. A requested 2023/2024 budget amendment item was removed from the agenda before approval.

• Approved amended agenda after removing item 10, 2023/2024 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2024 closed session and regular minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to accept September 30, 2023 preliminary Eaton County audit by Rehmann until final audit report available (unanimous)
• Supported filling vacant positions in Sheriff's Office and Prosecutor's Office (unanimous)
• Recommended to Board of Commissioners payment of claims against the County of $434,544.72 and immediate/electronic claims of $9,107,140.73 (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a semi-annual report from the Road Commission and updates on construction codes, planning, and zoning. The meeting includes a scheduled hearing regarding a solid waste operator in Lebron.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendments DCA-3-24-1 and DCA-3-24-2
• Solid Waste Ordinance Hearing for Lebron
• Road Commission Semi-Annual Report
• Materials Management Plan Update
• Parks and PACE program updates

The Public Works and Planning Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of two zoning ordinance amendments, DCA-3-24-1 and DCA-3-24-2, to the Board of Commissioners. It also unanimously recommended approval of updates to the PACE program, which lets businesses make energy-efficient upgrades and repay them through a 20-year special assessment. The committee heard updates on Road Commission projects, the online permitting system, recycling events, the Materials Management Plan, and parks, and was told a solid waste ordinance hearing for Lebron Trash Hauling was cancelled after the hauler became compliant. No final decisions were made by the committee itself; the zoning and PACE items now go to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the February 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendments DCA-3-24-1 and DCA-3-24-2 to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PACE program updates to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Solid Waste Ordinance hearing for Lebron Trash Hauling cancelled after owner submitted paperwork and payment on March 12, 2024 and became compliant

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. A key discussion item involves a proposal for the Sheriff's Office to join a state collaborative to improve medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in county jails.

• Proposed participation in Michigan Jail MOUD Learning Collaborative with a potential $25,000 stipend
• FY2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Subrecipient Agreement
• Sheriff's Office update on MOUD support in county jails
• Central Dispatch update on 2023 Annual Report and surcharge projections
• Emergency Management update on FY2023 HSGP

The committee recommended approval for the county to participate in a state program for opioid use disorder medications in jails and a Homeland Security Grant Program agreement. The committee also approved the February 1, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of MOU and $25,000 request for Michigan Learning Collaborative MOUD program (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to the Board of Commissioners to participate in the FY2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Communications and Technology Services directors. The meeting includes the approval of February 7, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Communications Director update on social media advertising for Prosecutor’s Office openings
• Review of new county logo and brand guidelines rollout
• Discussion of upcoming media pushes for budget process and Financial Stability Work Group town halls
• Technology Services Director update

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting. Department directors presented monthly updates on social media, security training, and ongoing projects, but no new actions or votes were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• February 7, 2024 minutes approved unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for a conditional use permit and two zoning ordinance amendments. One request involves the construction of a two-story convenience store, gas station, and bar/restaurant. The commission is also reviewing updates to the Land Development Code regarding department names and specific zoning provisions.

• CU-3-24-1: Conditional Use Permit for a convenience store, gas station, and bar/restaurant at 8587 Narrow Lake Road
• DCA-3-24-1: Amendment to update department names and public act corrections in the Land Development Code
• DCA-3-24-2: Amendments to Article 5 (Definitions), Article 7 (Land Development Districts), Article 12 (Non-Conformities), and Article 14 (Surface Mines and Communication Towers)
• Proposed 38-spot parking lot with two EV charging pedestals at 8587 Narrow Lake Road

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new convenience store, gas station, and bar/restaurant with specific requirements for curbing and signage. Additionally, two sets of amendments to the Eaton County Land Development Code were approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-3-24-1 for gas station, convenience store, and bar/restaurant at 8587 Narrow Lake Rd (9-0)
• Required new site plan for CU-3-24-1 compliant with Health Department and Drain Commissioner
• Required installation of curbing and 'no parking, standing, or loading' signs on southwest property line adjacent to Luella Lane for CU-3-24-1
• Approved DCA-3-24-1 to update department names, officials, and public act corrections in the Land Development Code (9-0)
• Approved DCA-3-24-2 to amend definitions, land development districts, non-conformities, surface mines, and communication towers (9-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to determine where marihuana facilities may operate and under which land use categories they fall within the Zoning Ordinance. This interpretation is intended to establish regulations in case a township chooses to allow such facilities.

• BA-3-24-1: Request for interpretation of Zoning Ordinance regarding marihuana facility locations
• Nominations and elections for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary

The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals approved request BA-3-24-1, an interpretation from the Eaton County Planning Commission on where marijuana facilities may operate and which existing zoning land-use categories they fit under. The vote was 4 in favor and 1 against. Staff said the interpretation will be recorded as a memo attached to the Zoning Ordinance, with no physical changes to the ordinance text. The board also elected its officers for the year.

• Approved agenda for March 5, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Elected Nikki Chmielewski as Chairperson by unanimous ballot
• Elected Donald Chase as Vice Chairperson by unanimous ballot
• Elected Charamy Cleary as Secretary by unanimous ballot
• Approved minutes of the December 5, 2023 meeting as written (motion carried)
• Approved BA-3-24-1, interpretation of where marijuana facilities may operate under the Zoning Ordinance (4-1)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. (motion carried)

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive a semi-annual report from Community Mental Health and an update on the Strategic Plan for Substance Use and Misuse.

• Community Mental Health Semi-Annual Report by Sara Lurie
• Strategic Plan – Substance Use and Misuse Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 5, 2024 minutes. Members received reports on Community Mental Health's strategic plan and the Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan. The April 2024 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved March 4, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled April 2024 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the county's long-term financial health and approve FY 23/24 budget amendments. The meeting includes decisions on retiree health transitions and a grant application for child and parent legal representation.

• Resolution to authorize the Financial Stability Work Group to evaluate long-term county finances
• Resolution to approve FY 23/24 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to approve transitioning to Medicare Advantage for retirees health
• Resolution to approve application for Title IV-E Child & Parent Legal Representation Grant
• Resolution to approve implementation of County Logo

The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a Financial Stability Work Group to evaluate county finances and deliver recommendations by May 15, 2024. They also authorized transitioning retiree health benefits to a Medicare Advantage plan via Blue Cross Blue Shield and approved several FY 23/24 budget amendments totaling over $139,000 in specific line-item increases. Additionally, the Board accepted new contracts with COAM and POAM bargaining units and denied a Freedom of Information Act appeal.

• Approved Financial Stability Work Group report due May 15, 2024
• Authorized transition to Medicare Advantage for retiree health (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Approved FY 23/24 budget amendments (Drain Commissioner $56k, Housing $5k, Public Improvement $62k, Dispatch $16k)
• Accepted contracts with COAM and POAM bargaining units
• Denied FOIA appeal by Mr. and Mrs. Cataline
• Approved new county logo replacing 1977 seal
• Approved application for Title IV-E Child & Parent Legal Representation Grant (up to $100k)
• Approved FY 2024/2025 Budget Schedule

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss health insurance updates and the 2023/2024 budget amendments. The body is reviewing a resolution to transition eligible retirees over age 65 to a Medicare Advantage plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Resolution to transition eligible retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan
• Resolution to approve application for Title IV-E Child & Parent Legal Representation Grant
• Resolution to authorize Financial Stability Work Group to evaluate county finances
• Review of 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
• Discussion of 2024/2025 Budget Schedule

The committee recommended several financial and personnel actions to the Board of Commissioners, including a change in retiree health insurance and budget amendments. The committee also authorized filling vacant positions and approved a vesting schedule waiver for one employee.

• Recommended transitioning retiree health insurance to a Medicare Advantage Plan (Unanimous)
• Authorized filling vacant positions (Unanimous)
• Approved waiver of vesting schedule for one employee's Health Care Savings Plan (Unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendments to the Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $9,782,340.18 in electronic claims and $645,104.16 in other claims (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2024/2025 Budget Schedule (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of agreements with Sheriff Non-Supervisory and Sheriff Command bargaining units (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of letter of agreement with COAM (Unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss the EATRAN Transportation Needs Study and Service Plan and semi-annual landfill monitoring. The meeting also includes reports on construction codes, planning and zoning, and parks strategic planning.

• EATRAN Semi-Annual Report
• Landfill Semi-Annual Monitoring by Strata Environmental Services
• Parks Strategic Plan by Williams and Works
• Housing Focus Group Funding discussion
• 2022 and 2023 Annual Department Reports for Construction Code/Planning and Zoning

The committee unanimously approved the 2023/2024 Community Grant Program for up to $400,000. They also unanimously recommended a budget amendment of up to $5,000 to fund a housing focus group, which must be approved by the Ways and Means Committee. Department directors presented semi-annual reports for EATRAN and the Landfill, and noted upcoming hearings for the Master Plan and solid waste compliance.

• Approved 2023/2024 Community Grant Program for up to $400,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for up to $5,000 for housing focus group to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of Housing Focus Group Funding (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will receive updates on the county logo, aerial imagery, and broadband. The Communications Director is seeking a recommendation to move a new logo and imagery to the full Board for final adoption on February 23, 2024.

• Recommendation of a new official county logo
• Update on broadband and BEAD funding processes
• Update on aerial imagery
• Review of website ADA compliance and accessibility updates
• Approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Information Technology and Communication Committee recommended a new county logo for approval by the Board of Commissioners. The committee also received monthly reports from the Communications and Technology Services departments.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of new county logo to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The body will also review the 2022 and 2023 annual reports for submission to the Board of Commissioners.

• Nominations and elections of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary
• Review of 2022 and 2023 Planning Commission Annual Reports

The Planning Commission elected Brian Ross as Chairperson, Ben Tirrell as Vice Chairperson, and Zachary Dillinger as Secretary, each by a 7-0 roll call vote. It approved the December 5, 2023 minutes and the 2022 and 2023 Planning Commission Annual Reports, with a wording correction to be made before the reports go to the Board of Commissioners. No public hearings or conditional use permit or district change decisions were held; staff reported that a Master Plan public hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2024, and that two District Change Amendments will be heard in March.

• Elected Brian Ross as Chairperson (7-0 roll call)
• Elected Ben Tirrell as Vice Chairperson (7-0 roll call)
• Elected Zachary Dillinger as Secretary (7-0 roll call)
• Approved the February 6, 2024 agenda
• Approved the December 5, 2023 minutes as printed
• Approved the 2022 and 2023 Planning Commission Annual Reports, with a correction changing 'administrator' to 'administration' before sending them to the Board of Commissioners
• Closed the 2024 Planning Commission elections
• Left committee appointments as they currently are

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 6, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of business.

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee discussed a strategic plan to address the drug overdose crisis and received a semi-annual report from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The body is reviewing updates on community health assessments and childhood immunization rates.

• Barry-Eaton District Health Department awarded $19,000 food inspection grant
• Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan to be presented to Board of Commissioners in July 2024
• Implementation of Hedgerow data management software planned for early March 2024
• New state legislation requiring lead screening for children at 12 and 24 months
• Expansion of the Connections program to include Substance Use Disorder resources

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the January 8, 2024 minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports regarding the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Overdose Fatality Review Team, the Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan, and Opioid Settlement bankruptcies.

• Approved February 5, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. The agenda includes a review of 911 surcharge projections and reports on jail census and security.

• 911 surcharge projections
• Sheriff's Office reports on reimbursement, jail census, and security
• Emergency Management update

The Public Safety Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes unanimously. Sheriff Reich, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services provided monthly status updates, including a compliant LEIN audit for Central Dispatch. No new policies or funding decisions were made during this regular meeting.

• Agenda approved with Sheriff's Office reports deleted (unanimous)
• January 7, 2024 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Central Dispatch LEIN audit reported as compliant
• Emergency Services update noted no change in federal storm review status

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board will vote on the FY24 Q1 Report and review FY24 funding and programs. Members will also receive updates on various specialty courts and discuss two vacant board positions.

• Vote on FY24 Q1 Report
• Review of FY24 funding and programs
• Updates on specialty courts including Drug, Veterans, Felony DWI, and Truancy courts
• Discussion of vacant positions for a communications media member and a probate court judge designee

The Eaton County Community Corrections Advisory Board approved its October 25, 2023 minutes and voted unanimously to approve and submit the FY24 Quarter 1 report as prepared. The report noted that the Board of Commissioners approved partial funding for a full-time Pretrial Services Specialist on November 15, 2023, and that Christy Richards will be the county's first-ever Pretrial Services Specialist. The board also received program updates on specialty courts and jail programs; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved October 25, 2023 minutes as prepared (unanimous)
• Approved and submitted FY24 Quarter 1 report as prepared (unanimous)
• Received update: Board of Commissioners approved partial funding for a full-time Pretrial Services Specialist on November 15, 2023
• Received update: Christy Richards named Eaton County's first-ever Pretrial Services Specialist
• Received update: reallocation request submitted to SCAO for remainder of Peter Klein's full-time case management salary
• Received update: Judge John D. Maurer retiring May 1, 2024; Judge Janice K. Cunningham to preside over Swift & Sure Sanctions Probation Program
• Received update: Judge Kelly E. Morton to preside over Felony DWI Court in Judge Maurer's absence
• Noted two vacant CCAB positions: one communications media member and one probate court judge or designee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions including emergency management plans and land development agreements. Discussion items include budget amendments for various county funds and professional services for park strategic planning.

• Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan resolution
• 2024 Eaton County Master Plan final approval reservation
• Williams and Works, Inc. contract for park planning up to $60,055
• Medical Examiner contract extension with Sparrow Hospital at $312,123.22 annually
• FY 23/24 Budget Amendments covering multiple county funds

The Board approved a borrowing resolution for 2023 delinquent taxes and established a 2024 Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. It also approved a multi-year strategic plan for emergency management and several surveying contracts. A resolution to reserve final approval of the 2024 Master Plan was denied.

• Approved 2024 Borrowing Resolution for 2023 delinquent taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Eaton County Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Oakland County Incident Management Team Interlocal Agreement (unanimous)
• Denied resolution to reserve right to final approval of 2024 Master Plan (2-13)
• Approved $14,000 contract for Ronnie M. Lester as County Remonumentation Representative (unanimous)
• Approved five remonumentation surveyor contracts at $10,500 each (unanimous)
• Approved $11,764 budget increase for Sheriff's Department chest compression system (unanimous)
• Approved $14,379 budget increase for Controller's Office wage and fringe (unanimous)

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Zoning Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss potential amendments to the county's zoning ordinance. The primary focus of the discussion is the interpretation of rules regarding marihuana facilities.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance interpretations for marihuana facilities

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss a resolution for the 2024 Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund and 2023/2024 budget amendments. The agenda also includes updates on human resources, finance, and public improvements.

• Delinquent Tax Borrowing Resolution for 2023 delinquent taxes
• 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
• Remonumentation Grant
• Equalization Report on Median Home Sales
• Human Resources Director update regarding positions and controller request

The Ways and Means Committee recommended several items to the full Board of Commissioners, including a delinquent tax borrowing resolution, 2024 remonumentation surveyor agreements, and a budget amendment to add a Deputy Administrator position. It also approved a budget amendment to use Commissary Funds for a Lucas chest compression system for the jail and approved payment of claims. All motions carried unanimously; no items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of Delinquent Tax Borrowing Resolution to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of authorizing agreements with remonumentation surveyors for 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of appointing a County Remonumentation Representative and contract to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved filling position vacancies as presented (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment supporting Deputy Administrator addition (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to use Commissary Funds for Lucas chest compression system for jail (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims against the County and immediate/electronic claims to Board of Commissioners as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. Key agenda items include a multi-year strategic plan and an Interlocal Incident Management Team agreement.

• Sheriff's Office jail medical request
• Emergency Management Multi-year Strategic Plan
• Interlocal Incident Management Team (IMT) Agreement
• Central Dispatch update
• Sheriff's Office reports on reimbursement, jail census, and security

The Public Safety Committee voted to forward a request to buy a refurbished Stryker Lucas Chest Compression System for the jail, at a stated cost of $10,000, to the Ways and Means Committee. It also recommended approval of the Eaton County Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan and the Oakland County Incident Management Team Interlocal Agreement to the Board of Commissioners. Both recommendations carried unanimously; the committee itself did not give final approval to any of these items. Updates were given on the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and emergency services, including no new status on the governor's October 18 Presidential Declaration request for the August 2023 storms.

• Forwarded jail request to buy refurbished Stryker Lucas Chest Compression System ($10,000) to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Eaton County Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Oakland County Incident Management Team Interlocal Agreement to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2023 minutes with amendment changing severe storm date to August 24 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for January 9, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The January 9, 2024 meeting of the Eaton County Board of Appeals was cancelled due to lack of business.

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Strategic Plan for Substance Use and Misuse and the Human Services Collaborative Council. The body will also address committee appointments and a semi-annual reporting schedule for county health agencies.

• Strategic Plan – Substance Use and Misuse Update
• Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council Report
• Committee appointments for Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board and Human Services Collaborative Council
• Semi-Annual Agency Reporting Schedule for health and recovery agencies

The committee appointed a new member to the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board and the Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council. Members received reports on the Human Services Collaborative Council and the Substance Use and Misuse Strategic Plan.

• Appointed Paula Yensen to the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Paula Yensen to the Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 4, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will review updates on the County Master Plan and the implementation of a new BS&A online permitting system. The body will also receive reports on parks, the DIA, and the Bank Intercounty Drain Project.

• Review of the Draft Eaton County Master Plan for a proposed 63-day review period
• Implementation update of the BS&A online permitting system
• Bank Intercounty Drain Project update and presentation
• EATRAN Transportation Needs Study and Service Plan Final Report
• Materials Management Plan (MMP) update regarding sustainable waste management

The committee recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution regarding the 2024 Eaton County Master Plan. Other business included departmental reports on permitting systems, waste management planning, and park grants.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution to Reserve Right to Final Approval of the 2024 Eaton County Master Plan to the Board of Commissioners (carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board is meeting to elect a Vice Chairperson, establish committee assignments, and set the 2024 meeting schedule. The body will also consider resolutions regarding the deposit of county funds and senior citizens' tax payments.

• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Resolution for the deposit of public monies by the County Treasurer
• Senior Citizens Tax Payment Resolution
• Establishment of 2024 Committee assignments and Chairperson workgroups
• Presentation of 2024 meeting dates and times

The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting to appoint leadership and approve committee schedules. They passed resolutions authorizing the County Treasurer to manage public funds and extending 2023 property tax payment deadlines for qualified seniors and individuals.

• Elected Commissioner Barbara Rogers as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Hansen to Health and Human Services Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 committee meeting schedules (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #24-1-1 authorizing County Treasurer to deposit and withdraw funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #24-1-2 extending 2023 property tax payments for qualified seniors and individuals to April 30, 2025, without penalties (Unanimous)