Eaton County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will review and adopt several resolutions, including changes to the zoning ordinance and a repeal of the Land Development Code. It will also consider FY25/26 budget amendments and renew contracts such as the Axon body‑camera technology agreement. Additional items include reports from the Treasurer, Clerk, and various committees, and recognition of retiring officials.

• Resolution/Ordinance to Repeal the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance)
• Resolution to Approve DCA-12-25-6 (Map Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance)
• Resolution to Approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Axon Body Camera/Technology Contract Renewal
• Resolution to Approve Interim Agreement for the Operation of the Youth Facility

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss the FY25/26 budget amendments and a proposed contractual agreement for the Controller/Administrator. The meeting includes department reports and a third-year evaluation of the Controller/Administrator.

• Resolution to approve FY25/26 Budget Amendments
• Proposed contractual agreement for Controller/Administrator
• Axon Body Camera/Technology Contract Renewal
• USDA and MDHHS Lease Agreements
• Approval of County Bills/Procurement

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor's Office. The body will consider a resolution regarding the operation of the youth facility.

• Resolution to approve interim agreement for the operation of the Youth Facility
• Police Services Contract update
• Axon Contract review
• Animal Control update

The committee approved the meeting agenda with two additions and approved the November 6 minutes, both unanimously. It recommended that the Axon contract be sent to the Ways and Means Committee for review. It also recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the interim agreement for operating the Youth Facility, again unanimously.

• Approved agenda with Axon Contract Review and Youth Facility interim agreement additions (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended Axon contract revision be referred to the Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of the interim agreement for operation of the Youth Facility to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will discuss two proposed map amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, identified as DCA-12-25-5 and DCA-12-25-6. It will also receive agency reports, consider a resolution to continue the Human Services Collaborative Council, and review a Parks Nesting Box Grant. Additional items include committee appointments and standard public comment.

• DCA-12-25-5 Map Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• DCA-12-25-6 Map Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution to Continue the Human Services Collaborative Council
• Parks Nesting Box Grant
• Committee appointments and reports

The committee approved the repeal of the County Zoning Ordinance, moving the effective date to May 31, 2026. It also approved several appointments, a grant for Lincoln Brick Park, and continued the Human Services Collaborative Council for another year. Additional items such as agenda amendments and minutes approval were adopted unanimously.

• Amend agenda to remove item 8.b. DCA-12-25-5 – motion carried unanimously
• Approve November 5, 2025 meeting minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend continuation of Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council – motion carried unanimously
• Postpone vote on Tri-County Aging Consortium Advisory Council appointment – motion carried, with one opposed (Barber)
• Approve DCA-12-25-6 to Board of Commissioners – motion carried unanimously
• Repeal County Zoning Ordinance effective May 31, 2026 – motion carried, with two opposed (Barber, Droscha)
• Reappoint planning commission and Board of Appeals members – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend approval of Bluebird Nesting Box grant for Lincoln Brick Park – motion carried unanimously

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will meet to consider 12 applications for conditional use permits, including requests for excavation, landscaping, and surface mining operations across multiple townships.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-12-25-20 for excavation business at 1296 Island Highway
• Conditional Use Permit CU-12-25-21 for landscaping business at 6547 W. Butterfield Highway
• Conditional Use Permit CU-12-25-10 for surface mine at 9400 Sand Road
• Conditional Use Permit CU-12-25-11 for surface mine at 6098 Sherwood Highway
• Conditional Use Permit CU-12-25-13 for surface mine at 9449 Sand Road

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved five conditional use permits and one change of conditions, each with a unanimous 8‑0 vote. The approvals cover a landscaping business, an excavation contractor, a surface mine, and an agricultural/construction operation at various township sites. A separate surface‑mine permit request (CU‑12‑25‑11) was introduced but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved CU-12-25-21 Conditional Use Permit for landscaping business at 6547 W. Butterfield Highway (8-0)
• Approved CU-11-15-31 Change of Conditions removing landscaping use at 6578 W. Butterfield Highway (8-0)
• Approved CU-12-25-20 Conditional Use Permit for excavation business at 1296 Island Highway (8-0)
• Approved CU-10-06-30 Change of Conditions for additional buildings at 3401 W. Bellevue Highway (8-0)
• Approved CU-12-25-10 Conditional Use Permit for surface mine at 9400 Sand Road (8-0)
• CU-12-25-11 surface‑mine permit request introduced; no outcome recorded

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request. The board will determine if an existing structure may be used as an accessory dwelling unit despite exceeding size limits.

• BA-12-25-5: Variance request for 1296 Island Highway to allow an accessory dwelling unit exceeding 1,200 square feet by 384 square feet

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permit applications and two district change amendment requests. Applications include a home‑based bakery at 4201 W. Vermontville Highway, a campground at 9396 Sycamore Lane, an auto body shop at 2334 S. Michigan Road, a furniture home business at 9277 Nashville Highway, a light automotive repair shop at 3821 S. Stine Road, and a private family cemetery off Griffin Highway. The commission will also consider rezoning requests to change 11994 W. Grand Ledge Highway to General Business (C‑2) and to rezone part of 3009 Luella Lane to Local Business (C‑1). The meeting will also include routine agenda approvals, reports, and a review of the 2025 annual report.

• CU-9-16-11: Home business (bakery) at 4201 W. Vermontville Highway
• CU-12-25-12: Campground at 9396 Sycamore Lane
• DCA-12-25-6: Zoning change of 11994 W. Grand Ledge Highway to General Business (C‑2)
• DCA-12-25-5: Zoning change of part of 3009 Luella Lane to Local Business (C‑1)
• CU-12-25-22: Private family cemetery off Griffin Highway

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved six conditional use permit requests covering a home‑based bakery, a campground, a vehicle repair and sales facility, a sawmill/furniture operation, a light automotive repair shop, and a private family cemetery. Each motion received a roll‑call vote of eight ayes and zero nays. No public comments were offered for any of the applications.

• Approved CU‑9‑16‑11 for a home‑based bakery at 4201 W. Vermontville Highway (8‑0)
• Approved CU‑12‑25‑12 for a campground at 9396 Sycamore Lane (8‑0)
• Approved CU‑12‑25‑16 for a vehicle repair/body shop at 2334 S. Michigan Road (8‑0)
• Approved CU‑12‑25‑17 for a sawmill and furniture business at 9277 Nashville Highway (8‑0)
• Approved CU‑12‑25‑18 for a light automotive repair facility at 3821 S. Stine Road (8‑0)
• Approved CU‑12‑25‑22 for a private family cemetery on Griffin Highway parcel 140‑016‑200‑010‑01 (8‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning district amendment that changes a 0.64‑acre parcel from Limited Agricultural to Local Business, with a vote of 15‑0‑0 and two absences. The board also authorized an application for a Michigan DNR Fisheries Habitat Grant, approved the 2025/26 budget amendments, and upheld the denial of a FOIA appeal. All other listed resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved zoning district amendment DCA‑10‑25‑4 (Limited Agricultural to Local Business) (Yeas 15, Nays 0, Abstaining 0, Absent 2)
• Authorized application for Michigan DNR Fisheries Habitat Grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/26 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed Deputy County Medical Examiner (unanimous)
• Approved Major Crimes Task Force Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved MERS Groups Amortization Extension (unanimous)
• Upheld denial of FOIA Appeal 172‑4904 (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions, including renewing the Designated Assessor appointment and approving an inter‑local agreement, approving a Remonumentation Representative contract, and adopting the FY25/26 budget amendments. The meeting also includes reports from the Technology Services, Communications, Finance, and Facilities directors, as well as updates on FOIA statistics, employee assistance, and lease agreements. Public comment periods are scheduled, and miscellaneous items and committee appointments will be addressed.

• Resolution to renew appointment of Designated Assessor and approve Inter‑local Agreement (P.A. 660 of 2018)
• Resolution to approve Remonumentation Representative contract
• Resolution to approve FY25/26 budget amendments
• Lease Agreement Renewal Update (Facilities Director)
• Delta Township Fire Alert System Inter‑local Agreement (Deputy Administrator/Human Resources)

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and recommended several items to the Board of Commissioners, including the 2025 Apportionment Report and an interlocal agreement for assessors. It also approved a title change for the Communications Director, a MERS amortization extension, and renewal of the Encompass Employee Assistance Program. Finally, the committee approved payment of claims totaling over $32 million.

• Approved agenda (amended) – unanimous
• Approved October 10, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Recommended approval of 2025 Apportionment Report to Board – unanimous
• Recommended renewal of assessor appointment and interlocal agreement – unanimous
• Approved title change to Director of Public and Governmental Affairs for Communications Director – unanimous
• Approved MERS amortization extension – unanimous
• Approved Encompass Employee Assistance Program renewal – unanimous
• Approved payment of claims: $699,186.59, $4,977,613.06, $25,194,329.20, $1,820,037.64 – unanimous

Public Safety Committee

The Eaton County Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive statistical reports, and discuss updates for the WRAP program and Delta Township fire alert system. The committee will also hear reports from Central Dispatch and the Emergency Management Department.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• WRAP Program Update
• Delta Township Fire Alert System Inter-local Agreement
• Wrecker Policy discussion
• Community Corrections Advisory Board appointment

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 2 minutes without opposition. It recommended approval of the Delta Township Fire Alert System Inter‑Local Agreement, the Mutual Aid and Major Crimes Task Force Agreements, and the Nashville Mutual Aid Agreement pending legal review. The committee also recommended appointing Rebekah Condon to the Trial Courts Community Corrections Advisory Board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Delta Township Fire Alert System Inter‑Local Agreement to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Mutual Aid Agreement and Major Crimes Task Force Agreement to full board (unanimous)
• Recommended Nashville Mutual Aid Agreement to Board pending legal review (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Rebekah Condon to CCAB (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will review zoning map amendments, a fisheries habitat grant application, and committee appointments. The agenda also includes reports from the Drain Commissioner and the Landfill.

• DCA-10-25-4 Map Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution to Authorize Application to the Department of Natural Resources for a Fisheries Habitat Grant
• Citizen Involvement Applications for Tri-County Office on Aging, DHS, and Road Commission
• Resolution to Appoint County Medical Examiner
• Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency - CVSF Grant Amendment

The committee amended the agenda to add the Deputy Medical Examiner appointment and approved the October 1 minutes unanimously. It directed staff to draft a budget amendment for Planning and Zoning funding, passed with one dissenting vote. The committee also required townships to submit written intent on Planning and Zoning administration by Dec. 3, approved a Fisheries and Habitat grant application, and appointed a new Deputy County Medical Examiner, all unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add item 12.b. Deputy Medical Examiner appointment – carried unanimously
• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes – carried unanimously
• Motion for staff to prepare budget amendment for Planning and Zoning funding until Dec. 31, 2025 – carried (one Nay)
• Motion requiring all townships to inform the county in writing of their Planning and Zoning intent by Dec. 3 – carried unanimously
• Resolution to authorize application to the Department of Natural Resources for a Fisheries and Habitat Grant – carried unanimously
• Resolution to appoint a new Deputy County Medical Examiner – carried unanimously
• Directed Intergovernmental Affairs Director to re‑advertise open committee positions and accept applications through Nov. 21 – directed
• Discussed upcoming drain projects (Higby Drain and Brown Drain) – discussion held

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider repealing the Eaton County Land Development Code, also known as the zoning ordinance, in its entirety. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond standard procedural matters.

• Public hearing on repealing the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance) in its entirety

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several items, including a proposed expansion of the Charlotte downtown development. Committee reports will cover a fire training center memorandum, a tentative wage agreement with the Command Officer's Union, and a sheriff notary fee schedule amendment. The board will also receive multiple resolutions from other counties and organizations.

• Proposed Charlotte Downtown Development Expansion
• Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with the Eaton County Fire Training Committee
• Tentative Agreement with Command Officer's Union – Wage Reopener
• Sheriff Notary Fee Schedule Amendment
• Resolution of Appreciation for Clarence Parks

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the exemption option under 2011 Public Act 152, keeping employee contribution rates at the 2025 level with a 5 % increase for the 2026 medical benefit year. The Board also approved a $700,000 grant‑related MOU with the Eaton County Fire Training Committee, amended the Sheriff Department fee schedule (notary fee increase to $5.00) with one nay vote, and reappointed members to the Board of Canvassers for a four‑year term.

• Adopted annual exemption option for 2011 PA 152 health‑insurance plan (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 grant MOU with Eaton County Fire Training Committee (unanimous)
• Amended Sheriff Department fee schedule – notary fee raised to $5.00 (Nays: Arndt)
• Reappointed Debbie Diesen (Dem) and Ellen Lambright (Rep) to Board of Canvassers (unanimous)
• Continued county participation in Charlotte Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved tentative wage‑reopener agreement with Command Officers Union (unanimous)
• Approved audited claims totaling $21,671,982.31 (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider departmental reports and updates, including technology, communications, and human resources matters. The committee will vote on a resolution to approve the FY 2025‑2026 budget amendments. Other items include a memorandum of understanding for the fire training center, a tentative wage agreement with the command officers’ union, and an amendment to the sheriff’s notary fee schedule.

• Resolution to approve FY 2025/2026 budget amendments
• Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with the Eaton County Fire Training Committee for the fire training center
• Tentative agreement with the Command Officer’s Union on a wage re‑opener
• Sheriff Notary fee schedule amendment
• Dental insurance renewal

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved several items, including dental and vision insurance renewals, a health‑insurance cost‑sharing override, a BioSimilar prescription‑drug strategy, the 2026 holiday schedule, a fire‑training grant MOU, a clerk‑office reclassification, a tentative police union agreement, an updated capital‑improvement priority list, a sheriff notary‑fee increase, and payment of $4.7 M in outstanding claims.

• Approved dental and vision insurance renewals (unanimous)
• Approved health‑insurance cost‑sharing P.A. 152 override (unanimous)
• Approved BioSimilar Rx savings program for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 non‑union employee holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of fire‑training grant MOU to Board (unanimous)
• Accepted reclassification of Chief Deputy County Clerk effective Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of tentative agreement with Command Officers Association (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Sheriff Notary Fee Schedule, raising fee to $5.00 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in Brookfield Township. The board will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• BA-10-25-4: Variance request by Chris Adkins (Advance Destinations LLC) for a rear deck at 3024 Luella Lane
• Discussion of 2026 Meeting Schedule

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: a group‑home daycare at 5452 Bell Highway, a commercial recreation facility at 3861 & 3659 E. Clinton Trail, 455 S. Stewart Road, and 710 S. Perkey Highway, and a district‑change amendment to rezone 8850 Lawrence Highway from Limited Agricultural to Local Business (C‑1). The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes, reports from planning staff, and discussion of the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Conditional Use Permit for a group‑home daycare at 5452 Bell Highway, Eaton Township (CU‑10‑25‑8).
• Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreation facility (wedding/event venue) at 3861 & 3659 E. Clinton Trail, 455 S. Stewart Road, and 710 S. Perkey Highway, Eaton Township (CU‑10‑25‑9).
• District Change Amendment to rezone 8850 Lawrence Highway from Limited Agricultural (LA) to Local Business (C‑1) (DCA‑10‑25‑4).
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and routine reports from the Department of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning, Zoning Ordinance Committee, and Board of Appeals.
• Discussion of the 2026 meeting schedule under Other Business.

Public Safety Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee will consider reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor’s Office. Items on the agenda include a mutual aid agreement and major crimes task force, an amendment to the notary fee schedule, and a memorandum of understanding for a state grant with the Fire Training Committee. The committee will also approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and allow limited public comment.

• Sheriff’s Office – Mutual Aid Agreement/Major Crimes Task Force
• Sheriff’s Office – Notary Fee Schedule Amendment
• Memorandum of Understanding between Eaton County and the Eaton County Fire Training Committee – State Grant
• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Limited public comment periods

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from September, receive a report from the Community Mental Health Authority, and consider a contract for an electronics recycling trailer.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• CMH Semi-Annual Report
• Planning and Zoning - Contract Update
• Electronics Recycling Trailer Purchase
• Committee Appointments Update

The committee unanimously voted to request a public hearing, to be held before November 5, to repeal the Eaton County Zoning Ordinance. It also unanimously approved the purchase of a recycling trailer from Beck's Trailer Sales. Both actions were recorded as carried unanimously.

• Approved request for public hearing to repeal zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of recycling trailer from Beck's Trailer Sales (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2025/2026 budget and setting winter tax rates. The board will also review budget amendments for FY24/25 and a resolution regarding National Opioid Settlement Agreements.

• Adoption of 2025/2026 Eaton County Budget and Winter Tax Rates
• Resolution to Approve DCA-9-25-2 Map Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution Approving participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Approval of FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Agreement extensions with Michigan Department of Corrections for IDRP and WRAP programs

The Board approved the 2025‑2026 Eaton County budget and set winter tax rates, with Commissioners Peek and Toomey voting no. It also approved a $13,466,367.35 claim audit and an amendment to the county purchasing policy (Toomey opposed). A motion to reduce meeting per‑diem and taxable mileage compensation failed, while several other resolutions passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 budget and winter tax rates (carried, nays: Peek, Toomey)
• Approved $13,466,367.35 claim audit (unanimous)
• Amended Eaton County Purchasing Policy (carried, nay: Toomey)
• Reduced meeting per‑diem and taxable mileage compensation (motion failed, ayes: Holmes, Barber; nays: Arndt, Peek, Haskell, Pearl‑Wright, Whitacre, Mudry, Jones, Droscha, Toomey, Hansen, Christensen, Mott)
• Approved participation in future and present national opioid settlement agreements (unanimous)
• Approved FY24/25 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY24/25 additional budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved DCA 9‑25‑2 map amendment to the zoning ordinance (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss and vote on the 2025/2026 budget, winter tax rates, and various resolutions including opioid settlement participation and capital improvement agreements.

• Resolution to Approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Adopt 2025/2026 Eaton County Budget and Winter Tax Rates
• Resolution Approving Participation In Any Future National Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Resolution to Authorize Entry of State-Subdivision Agreement Concerning Allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds
• USDA Lease Agreement Renewal

The committee rejected the proposed intergovernmental agreement for planning and zoning services. It approved a technology support contract, two letters of understanding on police salaries and promotion requirements, and adopted a new county purchasing policy. It also approved 2024/2025 budget amendments, a DNR Trust Fund grant amendment, and the 2025/2026 budget with a reduced meeting per‑diem of $40.

• Did not move forward with Intergovernmental Agreement for Planning and Zoning Services (unanimous)
• Approved Technology Support Contract with Barry‑Eaton District Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with Police Officers Association on starting salaries (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with Sheriff and COAM removing associate‑degree promotion requirement (unanimous)
• Approved 2024/2025 budget amendments and any future amendments identified by the Controller’s Office (unanimous)
• Adopted County Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 25‑3‑36 for DNR Trust Fund Grant up to $297,600 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 Eaton County Budget with per‑diem reduced to $40 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will present the proposed fiscal year 2025/2026 Eaton County budget. A public hearing will be held on the “Truth in Budgeting” topic, allowing residents to comment on the proposed budget. No final budget adoption is scheduled at this meeting.

• Presentation of the proposed FY 2025/2026 Eaton County budget
• Public hearing on Truth in Budgeting
• Discussion of the proposed FY 2025/2026 budget

The Eaton County Board held a special session public hearing on the proposed 2025/26 budget and millage rates. Commissioners presented the budget report and received public comments on funding reductions for MSU Extension, townships, and community mental health. Chairman Mott announced that the board will adopt the budget and December 1, 2025 millage rates at the regular meeting on September 17, 2025. No formal decisions were made during this session.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor's Office. The body will consider resolutions to extend two agreements with the Michigan Department of Corrections.

• Resolution to extend Intensive Detention Reentry Program (IDRP) agreement with Michigan Department of Corrections
• Resolution to extend Westside Residential Alternative to Prison (WRAP) agreement with Michigan Department of Corrections

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 7 meeting, both by unanimous vote. It also adopted a resolution recommending the Board of Commissioners approve one‑year extensions of the Intensive Detention Reentry Program (IDRP) and Westside Residential Alternative to Prison (WRAP) agreements with the Michigan Department of Corrections. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to extend IDRP agreement for one year (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to extend WRAP agreement for one year (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will consider a map amendment (DCA-9-25-2) and a text amendment (DCA-9-25-3) to the county zoning ordinance, along with an update on the township contract for planning and zoning services and a restructuring of the construction code and planning/zoning functions. The meeting also includes agency reports, a battery recycling program update, a 2025 parks project list, an opioid settlement update, and committee appointment discussions.

• DCA-9-25-2 Map Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• DCA-9-25-3 Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• Planning and Zoning – Township Contract for Services Update
• Construction Code/Planning and Zoning Restructure
• Opioid Settlement Update

The Public Works & Human Services Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 6, 2025 minutes. It recommended and passed a zoning map amendment (DCA-9-25-2) to the Board of Commissioners. It also recommended approval of an intergovernmental planning agreement and a department restructuring plan to the Ways and Means Committee, both passing unanimously, while a zoning text amendment (DCA-9-25-3) was rejected.

• Approved agenda – unanimous
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Recommended approval of DCA-9-25-2 map amendment to Board of Commissioners – passed unanimously
• Recommended approval of DCA-9-25-3 text amendment to Board of Commissioners – motion failed
• Recommended approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Planning and Zoning Services to Ways and Means Committee – passed unanimous
• Recommended approval of Construction Codes/Planning and Zoning Department restructure plan to Ways and Means Committee – passed unanimous

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will consider a limited update to the county Master Plan. The update focuses on expanding the county's zoning jurisdiction to include certain villages and cities. No other decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Master Plan Update: expand county zoning jurisdiction to specific villages and cities

The commission approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Commissioner Dillinger, which was supported by Commissioner Lawitzke and carried. No substantive items were decided during the session. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Commissioner Cattron, supported by Commissioner Dillinger, which also carried. Public comment was none.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and hear public comments on several zoning applications. The agenda includes requests for conditional use permits for a telecommunications tower, a commercial recreation facility, and an agricultural business, as well as a district change amendment and proposed updates to the Land Development Code.

• Conditional Use Permit for telecom tower at 4181 S. Ionia Road
• Conditional Use Permit for commercial recreation facility at 58 Danford Lane
• Conditional Use Permit for agricultural business at 1827 N. Ainger Road
• District Change Amendment for property at 2334 S. Michigan Road
• Proposed amendments to the Eaton County Land Development Code

The commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at 4181 S. Ionia Road, a permit for a commercial recreation facility at 58 Danford Lane, a permit for an agricultural business at 1827 N. Ainger Road, and a district‑change amendment changing 2334 S. Michigan Road from C‑1 to C‑2. All motions received eight aye votes and zero nay votes.

• Approved CU‑9‑25‑5 (telecommunication tower) – 8 aye, 0 nay
• Approved CU‑9‑25‑6 (commercial recreation facility) – 8 aye, 0 nay
• Approved CU‑9‑25‑7 (agricultural business) – 8 aye, 0 nay
• Approved DCA‑9‑25‑2 (zoning change to C‑2) – 8 aye, 0 nay

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several grant applications and budget amendments for FY24/25. The meeting includes resolutions regarding the County Clerk's fee schedule and farmland development rights.

• Resolution to Amend County Clerk Fee Schedule
• Resolution to Approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Approve PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreement
• FY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Initial Work Agreement
• Applications for County Clerk E-Recording Grant and Fire Training Center Grant

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved multiple resolutions, including authorizing up to $700,000 for a state grant to build a fire training center, approving a farmland and open‑space agreement covering about 159 acres, and restoring full funding for the Community Mental Health contribution. The board also amended the County Clerk fee schedule, authorized an e‑recording grant, accepted the Sheriff's Office organizational chart, and adopted budget amendments for the County Clerk and Register of Deeds. All motions were carried, with the fire training grant passing 13‑1 and the mental‑health funding restoration passing 13‑1.

• Added item #7c – Labor Negotiations to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant work agreement (unanimous)
• Amended County Clerk user fee schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized County Clerk e‑recording grant application for up to $24,000 (unanimous)
• Restored Community Mental Health contribution to $330,000 (13‑1 vote)
• Accepted Sheriff's Office organizational chart (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $700,000 state grant for fire training center (13‑1 vote)
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Developmental Rights Agreement for ~159 acres (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions, including a FY24/25 budget amendment and updates to the County Clerk fee schedule. It will also hear presentations on the MERS actuarial valuation, grant applications for e‑recording and fire training, and agreements for farmland and open‑space development rights. The meeting includes departmental reports and a discussion of the FY25/26 budget.

• Resolution to Approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Amend County Clerk Fee Schedule
• Resolution to Authorize Application for County Clerk E‑Recording Grant
• Resolutions to Approve PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreements
• Resolution to Authorize Application for Fire Training Center Grant

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including a clerk fee schedule amendment, a remote work agreement, and a fire training center grant that lowers the administrative rate to 3%. It also approved budget amendments, vacant‑position fills, and tentative union agreements. The committee adopted a workgroup to update purchasing policies and approved payment of outstanding county claims. The 2025‑26 budget was recommended for a public hearing on September 9, 2025.

• Recommended amendment to County Clerk Fee Schedule to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of County Clerk E‑Recording Grant application to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Farmland and Open Space Developmental Rights Agreement to Board (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacant positions as recommended (unanimous)
• Approved permanent out‑of‑state remote work agreement with Elizabeth Walby (unanimous)
• Recommended tentative union agreements with Animal Control and Central Dispatch to Board (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Training Center State Grant Funding, overriding admin rate to 3% (unanimous)
• Approved 2024/2025 budget amendments to Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will review the 2025/2026 budget, including external agency communications, public CMH communication, and the sheriff's office proposed structure. Updated budget figures will be presented. A closed‑session request will be made to discuss labor‑relations negotiations.

• 2025/2026 budget discussion – external agency communications
• 2025/2026 budget discussion – public CMH communication
• 2025/2026 budget discussion – sheriff's office proposed organizational structure
• Presentation of updated budget figures
• Closed‑session request for labor relations negotiations per MCL 15.268(c)

The Eaton County Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved the PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreement, authorized an application for a Fire Training Center grant, adopted FY24/25 budget amendments, approved $13,466,367.35 in audited claims, and accepted tentative labor‑relations agreements, all by unanimous or recorded votes. A motion to reinstate the Community Mental Health contribution to $330,000 was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreement approved unanimously
• Fire Training Center Grant application authorized (approved, 13 ayes, 1 nay)
• FY24/25 Budget Amendments approved unanimously
• Audited claims for $13,466,367.35 approved unanimously
• Labor Relations tentative agreements approved unanimously

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider departmental reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor's Office. The committee will also discuss the initial work agreement for the FY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant. Minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting will be approved, and limited public comment will be allowed.

• Approve July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Sheriff’s Office department report
• Review Central Dispatch department report
• Discuss FY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Initial Work Agreement
• Review Prosecutor's Office report

The Public Safety Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The July 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The committee recommended approval of the FY2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Initial Work Agreement, and the motion passed unanimously.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of FY2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Initial Work Agreement (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from several county departments. The agenda includes a semi-annual report from the Eaton County Road Commission and updates from Parks & Recreation, the DIA, and Construction Code/Planning and Zoning.

• Eaton County Road Commission Semi-Annual Report
• Construction Code/Planning and Zoning Department Report
• Designated Implementation Agency (DIA) Department Report
• Parks & Recreation Department Report

The Public Works and Human Services Committee approved the agenda and the July 9, 2025 minutes, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on appeal BA‑8‑25‑3, a request by Joseph and Lisa Dickson for a variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 6.2.5 concerning lot frontage/depth ratio to permit subdivision of their property at 5511 Allegan Road in Vermontville Township. The board will also address routine agenda items such as approval of the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and other standard business.

• Variance request (BA‑8‑25‑3) by Joseph & Lisa Dickson to subdivide 5511 Allegan Road, seeking relief from Zoning Ordinance Section 6.2.5 lot frontage/depth ratio

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the Dicksons' variance request to divide their property at 5511 Allegan Road, with four members voting aye and one voting nay. Earlier, the board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Approved agenda for August 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance request BA-8-25-3 for 5511 Allegan Road (4 aye, 1 nay)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2025‑2026 county budget, including department presentations and prior actions. The agenda also includes a review of the Eaton Fire Grant, an update of budget figures, and a request for a closed‑session discussion of labor‑relations negotiations. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the budget items.

• Eaton Fire Grant
• 2025/2026 Budget Discussion – department presentations (Facilities Management, Technology Services, Controller's Office) and prior actions
• Updated Budget Figures
• Labor Relations Negotiations – closed session request per MCL 15.268 Section 8(c)
• Limited Public Comment

The commissioners voted to eliminate funding for the Community Mental Health General Services program, increasing its reduction to 100%. They also increased reductions for the Barry‑Eaton District Health Department, Capital Area United Way‑211, and MSU Extension, and added Conservation District funding to the Parks and Recreation Fund. A motion to restore Capital Area United Way‑VITA AIC funding failed, while the board approved the elimination of two Drain Office positions and the County Clerk office restructuring.

• Increase reduction of funding to Community Mental Health General Services to 100% (7-6)
• Increase reduction of funding to Barry‑Eaton District Health Department to 50% (7-6)
• Motion to restore Capital Area United Way‑VITA AIC funding failed (6-7)
• Increase reduction of funding to Capital Area United Way‑211 to 100% (7-6)
• Add Eaton Conservation District funding to Parks and Recreation Fund (unanimous)
• Increase reduction of funding to MSU Extension to 100% (7-6)
• Eliminate two Drain Office positions (12-1)
• Approve County Clerk office restructuring (unanimous)

Community Correction Advisory Board

The Community Correction Advisory Board will consider and vote on the FY25 Q3 Report. The meeting also includes an annual file review and updates on several specialty courts. Vacant board positions and scheduling of the next meeting are noted.

• Vote on FY25 Q3 Report
• Annual File Review Report presentation
• Updates on specialty courts (e.g., Adult Circuit Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court)
• Discussion of vacant board member position (communications media)
• Scheduling of next meeting for FY25 Q4 Report vote

The board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board also approved the FY25 third‑quarter report unanimously. Melanie Achenbach was promoted to Deputy Court Administrator and will temporarily serve as Community Corrections Coordinator until the position is filled. The Community Corrections Coordinator position was posted for hiring.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 third‑quarter report (unanimous)
• Promoted Melanie Achenbach to Deputy Court Administrator (no vote recorded)
• Posted Community Corrections Coordinator position (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for FY24/25 and a police services agreement for Delta Township. The board is also considering the discontinuation of the Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) program and a lease renewal for Fitzgerald Park.

• Resolution to approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Delta Township Police Services Agreement
• Resolution to discontinue Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) Program
• Fitzgerald Park Lease Renewal with the City of Grand Ledge
• State Appropriation for Fire Training Facility

The commissioners approved a resolution to end the Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) program, with Commissioner Peek voting nay and the motion carried. They also unanimously approved the Fitzgerald Park lease renewal with the City of Grand Ledge, the ten‑year police services agreement with Delta Township, and FY 24/25 budget amendments. Additionally, the board accepted audited claims totaling $24,059,784.13 and approved MERS amortization and delegate resolutions.

• Discontinue SWAG program (1 nay, motion carried)
• Approve Fitzgerald Park lease renewal (unanimous)
• Approve Delta Township police services agreement (unanimous)
• Approve FY24/25 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approve audited claims of $24,059,784.13 (unanimous)
• Approve MERS amortization extension consideration (unanimous)
• Approve MERS delegates (unanimous)
• Delay State Appropriation for Fire Training Facility resolution (unanimous)

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Eaton County Zoning Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss potential amendments to the county's zoning rules. The agenda includes defining legal non-conformities and regulating commercial recreational facilities.

• Discussion on duplexes as a use by right in Limited Ag. Zoning District
• Review of Community Service Facilities use by Conditional Use Permit
• Regulation of animals in residential districts
• Defining 'lawfully' for legal non-conformities
• Developing regulations for Commercial Recreational Facilities

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will consider a resolution to approve the FY24/25 budget amendments. The meeting also includes updates on the 2025/2026 budget, a report on the Delta Township Police Services Agreement, and a capital improvement report. Additional items cover health insurance, child care funding, and a state appropriation for a fire training facility.

• Resolution to approve FY24/25 budget amendments
• Discussion of the 2025/2026 budget
• Delta Township Police Services Agreement update
• Capital Improvement Report
• State appropriation for fire training facility

The committee unanimously approved the 2024/2025 budget amendments and adopted the Tentative Project Priority List for the Capital Improvement Program. It also sent the Delta Township Road Patrol contract and the MERS extension to the full board, approved MERS 2025 delegate appointments, and authorized payment of county claims totaling over $420,000. Finally, the committee accepted three proposed changes to the 2025‑2026 budget, including a maintenance‑of‑effort adjustment, a debt‑service payment, and a software transition.

• Approved 2024/2025 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Tentative Project Priority List (unanimous)
• Sent Delta Township Road Patrol contract to full board (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MERS extension to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved MERS 2025 officer and employee delegate appointments (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $420,546.95 plus additional claims (unanimous)
• Accepted three proposed 2025‑2026 budget changes: maintenance‑of‑effort, debt payment $362,832, and software transition (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, and the Prosecutor's Office. Members will also review the Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2024 & 2025 Progress Report.

• Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2024 & 2025 Progress Report
• Sheriff’s Office Department Report
• Central Dispatch Department Report
• Prosecutor Report

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 5, 2025 minutes. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting consisted of updates from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Services, and the Prosecutor’s Office.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will review department reports and specific program updates. The body is considering a resolution to end the Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) program and discussing leases and grants for county parks.

• Resolution to discontinue Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) Program
• Fitzgerald Park Lease
• Grand Ledge Community Grant Application for Jaycee Park
• Planning and Zoning Contracts Update
• Materials Management Plan (MMP) Update

The Public Works and Human Services Committee approved a recommendation to discontinue the Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) program beginning FY 2025‑2026. It approved a seven‑year lease for Fitzgerald Park. It recommended that the $150,000 Jaycee Park grant application be forwarded to the Ways and Means Committee as a budget amendment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved recommendation to discontinue the Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) program (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for a seven‑year Fitzgerald Park lease (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to send the Jaycee Park $150,000 grant application to the Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three Conditional Use Permit applications. The requests are for a small engine repair business at 1390 E. Clinton Trail, a sand and gravel surface mine at 4425 E. Spicerville Highway, and a construction contractor and heavy‑equipment storage operation at 253 S. Perkey Road. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and reports from planning staff.

• CU-7-25-2: Conditional Use Permit for a small engine repair business at 1390 E. Clinton Trail, Eaton Township
• CU-7-25-3: Conditional Use Permit for a surface sand and gravel mine at 4425 E. Spicerville Highway, Brookfield Township
• CU-7-25-4: Conditional Use Permit for a construction contractor and heavy‑equipment storage (including firewood sales) at 253 S. Perkey Road, Eaton Township

The commission approved three conditional use permits: a small engine repair business at 1390 E. Clinton Trail, a surface sand and gravel mine at 4425 E. Spicerville Highway, and a construction contractor operation at 253 S. Perkey Road. Each motion passed unanimously with an 8‑0 vote and includes conditions requiring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal agencies.

• Approved CU‑7‑25‑2 Conditional Use Permit for small engine repair at 1390 E. Clinton Trail (8‑0)
• Approved CU‑7‑25‑3 Conditional Use Permit for surface sand and gravel mine at 4425 E. Spicerville Highway (8‑0)
• Approved CU‑7‑25‑4 Conditional Use Permit for construction contractor and heavy equipment storage at 253 S. Perkey Road (8‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda as amended. The special session was adjourned and the next regular meeting was set for July 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting to regular meeting on July 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including lease renewal for Fitzgerald Park, updates to construction code fees, and adoption of a fund‑balance target for FY 2025/26. They will also review grant applications for substance‑abuse treatment, crime‑victim services, and STOP Violence. A key item is a resolution against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services plan to eliminate and competitively bid the Pre‑Paid Inpatient Plan. The meeting includes discussion of a FOIA appeal and routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Resolution to approve Fitzgerald Park lease renewal with the City of Grand Ledge
• Resolution to approve updated construction codes fee schedule
• Resolution to adopt fund balance target for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Resolution against MDHHS plan to eliminate and competitively bid out the Pre‑Paid Inpatient Plan (PIHP)
• Resolution to authorize application for Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant

The Eaton County Board approved a slate of six resolutions that authorize grant applications for substance‑abuse treatment, multi‑hazard mitigation, crime‑victim services, and STOP Violence, among others. It also approved the submission of the county Materials Management Plan work program, updated the construction‑code fee schedule, and adopted a fund‑balance target for FY 2025/26. A resolution opposing a state competitive procurement process for prepaid health plans was adopted despite one dissenting vote, and a resolution to renew the Fitzgerald Park lease was postponed. The board denied a FOIA appeal and approved several other policy updates unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #25-6-70 to submit Materials Management Plan work program (unanimous)
• Approved slate of six resolutions (#25-6-71 to #25-6-76) authorizing multiple grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-6-77 to update Construction Codes Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-6-78 to amend Controller payment claims resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-6-79 to adopt Fund Balance Target for FY 2025/26 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-6-80 opposing Competitive Procurement Process for Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (approved, 1 nay)
• Postponed Resolution to approve Fitzgerald Park lease renewal with City of Grand Ledge (unanimous)
• Denied FOIA appeal #172-4501 (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will consider budget amendments for FY24/25 and hold discussions regarding the 2025/2026 budget. Members will review draft updates to purchasing, fund balance, delinquent tax fund, and grants policies.

• Resolution to amend the Construction Code Fee Schedule
• Resolution to approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Draft updates to Purchasing, Fund Balance, Delinquent Tax Fund, and Grants policies
• Discussion of the 2025/2026 Budget
• Approval of bills

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved several resolutions, including recommending the Construction Codes Fee Schedule and the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund policy to the Board, establishing a minimum fund balance of 10% of current expenses, and authorizing payment of $23,300,146.72 in various county claims. It also approved filling the vacant Central Dispatch Telecommunicator position and adopted a revised Grants, Contracts, and Donations policy. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Construction Codes Fee Schedule to Board (unanimous)
• Authorized filling vacant Central Dispatch Telecommunicator position (unanimous)
• Recommended establishing a minimum fund balance of 10% of current expenses for FY 2025/26 (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund policy to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Grants, Contracts, and Donations policy to Board (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $23,300,146.72 to Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will discuss a tentative agreement for the Delta Township police services contract. A closed session will be held to review attorney‑client privileged communication from Keller Thoma dated June 4, 2025. The meeting also includes limited public comment periods.

• Closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged communication from Keller Thoma (June 4, 2025)
• Tentative agreement for Delta Township police services contract

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They entered a closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged communication from Keller Thoma. Afterwards, they voted unanimously to accept the preliminary financial framework for a police services contract with Delta Township, with all present commissioners voting aye and none voting nay. The meeting was adjourned to the regular session on June 18, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss privileged attorney‑client communication (approved)
• Accepted preliminary financial framework for Delta Township police services contract (ayes: Arndt, Peek, Haskell, Pearl‑Wright, Whitacre, Mudry, Droscha, Toomey, Hansen, Christensen, Holmes, Barber, Mott; nays: none; unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, Trial Courts, and the Prosecutor's Office. Members will consider resolutions to apply for several grants and the adoption of a hazard mitigation plan.

• Application for Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant
• Acceptance and adoption of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) Update
• Contractual Attorney Magistrate appointment of Joseph O’Connor
• Grant application under the Community Corrections Act 1988, P.A. 511
• Applications for Crime Victim Rights Services and STOP Violence grants

The committee approved the meeting agenda addition and the May 1, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then recommended approval of several grant applications—including the Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant, the Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan update, the Community Corrections Act grant, the Crime Victim Rights Services grant, and the Stop Violence grant—to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also approved the appointment of Joseph O'Connor as a contractual attorney magistrate. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda addition item 9.c. Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joseph O'Connor as contractual attorney magistrate (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Community Corrections Act 1988 grant submission (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Crime Victim Rights Services grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Stop Violence grant application (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider a proposed resolution opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) plan to eliminate and competitively bid out the Pre‑Paid Inpatient Plan (PIHP) and open it to private non‑profit entities. It will also review agency reports, adopt an updated construction‑code fee schedule, approve a workplan for the Materials Management Planning Committee, and renew the lease for Fitzgerald Park with the City of Grand Ledge. Additional items include appointments to the Mid‑State Health Network Substance Use Disorder Policy Oversight Council.

• Resolution against MDHHS plan to eliminate and competitively bid out the Pre‑Paid Inpatient Plan (PIHP)
• Resolution to approve updated Construction Codes Fee Schedule
• Resolution to approve Materials Management Planning Committee (MMP) workplan
• Resolution to approve Fitzgerald Park lease renewal with the City of Grand Ledge
• Appointments to Mid‑State Health Network Substance Use Disorder Policy Oversight Council

The Public Works & Human Services Committee approved an amendment to the Construction Codes Fee Schedule by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a resolution to submit the Eaton County Materials Management Plan work program to the Board of Commissioners. After an initial lease proposal failed, the committee passed an amended Fitzgerald Park Lease agreement with a 4‑yea, 2‑nay vote. Appointments to the Mid‑State Health Network Substance Use Disorder Policy Oversight Council were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Construction Codes Fee Schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Eaton County Materials Management Plan work program (unanimous)
• Rejected original Fitzgerald Park Lease agreement (3 yeas, 3 nays – motion failed)
• Approved amended Fitzgerald Park Lease agreement (4 yeas, 2 nays)
• Approved appointments to Mid-State Health Network Substance Use Disorder Policy Oversight Council (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will meet to elect officers and approve minutes. The primary item is a public hearing for a variance request to reduce building setbacks on Granger Road.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public Hearing: BA-6-25-2 variance request for 50' x 80' building
• Variance request to reduce setback from Granger Road Right-of-Way to 13 feet
• Variance request to reduce rear setback to 10 feet (required is 30')

The board elected Nikki Chmielewski as chair, Donald Chase as vice chair, and Charamy Cleary as secretary. It approved the agenda for the June 3, 2025 meeting and the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. The board granted Mark Pellegrino a variance to construct a 50 × 80‑foot building 13 feet from the Granger Road right‑of‑way, with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Elected Nikki Chmielewski as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Donald Chase as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Charamy Cleary as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for June 3, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Dec 2, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved variance BA-6-25-2 for 8583 N. Clinton Trail (4 aye, 0 nay)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding changes to existing conditional use permits. The body will review requests for property division and the addition of new facilities at a county park.

• CU-9-04-12: Union Church of Five Corners request to divide and sell property at 4012 Marshall Road, Walton Township
• CU-2-17-2: Eaton County Parks Department request for a new driveway, buildings, pier/board walk, and dog park at Crandell Park (3425 E. Clinton Trail, Eaton Township)

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve a Change of Conditions for Union Church of Five Corners to divide and sell property at 4012 Marshall Road. It also voted 7‑0 to approve a Change of Conditions for the Eaton County Parks Department to add a driveway, buildings, pier/boardwalk and dog park at Crandell Park (3425 E. Clinton Trail). Both motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved CU-9-04-12 change of conditions for Union Church (7 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved CU-2-17-2 change of conditions for Eaton County Parks (7 aye, 0 nay)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee’s special budget meeting scheduled for May 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. was cancelled. A special meeting of the Eaton County Board of Commissioners will be held at the same date and time. The committee’s next regular meeting is set for June 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the same location.

• Cancellation of the special budget meeting on May 30, 2025
• A special Eaton County Board of Commissioners meeting will occur on the same date and time
• Next regular Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for June 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, covering budget information, input from outside agencies, and staffing updates. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and limited public comment.

• 2025/2025 Budget Discussion – Budget Information
• 2025/2025 Budget Discussion – Outside Agencies Information
• 2025/2025 Budget Discussion – Positions Update
• Limited Public Comment

The Eaton County Board approved a series of budget reductions, including a full ($1,995,534) cut to the Sheriff's Office and Road Patrol Division. Other major cuts included 100% reductions to the Department of Health 86 Human Services, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the Trial Court, and the Capital Improvements Program. Several smaller reductions were also approved, such as 75% cuts to Health & Rehabilitation Services and 90% to the Soldiers & Sailors Fund.

• Approved 100% reduction of $1,995,534 to Sheriff's Office and Road Patrol (10-1 vote)
• Approved 100% reduction of funding to Department of Health 86 Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved 100% reduction of $490,080 to Prosecuting Attorney's Office after reconsideration (unanimous)
• Approved 100% reduction of $836,327 to Trial Court (10-1 vote)
• Approved 100% reduction of $1,000,000 to Capital Improvements Program (unanimous)
• Approved 75% reduction to Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services/Medical Care Facility (unanimous)
• Approved 90% reduction to Soldiers & Sailors Fund 293 (4-7 vote)
• Approved 75% reduction to Capital Area United Way – VITA while maintaining 211 funding (6-5 vote)

Community Correction Advisory Board

The Eaton County Community Corrections Advisory Board will approve meeting minutes, then vote on the FY25 Q3 report and the FY26 grant application. The board will appoint the Honorable Reid S. Felsing to serve on the board and receive updates on several specialty courts. It will also note a vacant media‑communications member position and set the next meeting date for July 23, 2025.

• Vote on FY25 Q3 Report
• Vote on FY26 Grant Application
• Appointment of Hon. Reid S. Felsing to the CCAB
• Updates on specialty courts (Adult Circuit Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, etc.)
• Discussion of vacant communications media board position

The board approved the FY25 Q2 Report as prepared with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the FY26 Community Corrections grant application unanimously. The appointment of Hon. Reid S. Felsing to the CCAB was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Approved FY22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Q2 Report (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 OCC Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Hon. Reid S. Felsing to CCAB (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for FY24/25 and the issuance of capital improvement bonds. The meeting includes votes on zoning ordinance amendments and the 2025 Cycle 3 Parks Community Grants. Members will also consider updates to the Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule.

• Resolution to Authorize Issuance of Capital Improvement Bonds
• Resolution to Adopt the 6-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Resolution to Approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Approve DCA-5-25-1 Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution to Approve 2025 (Cycle 3) Parks Community Grants

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive amendment to the County Land Development Code, updating several sections of the zoning ordinance. The board also unanimously approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, a resolution honoring retiring court employee Kathleen Brooks, and several other resolutions covering grants, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 regular minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for Kathleen Brooks (unanimous)
• Approved DCA-5-25-1 amendment to the zoning ordinance (unanimous; ayes: Arndt, Peek, Haskell, Pearl‑Wright, Whitacre, Mudry, Jones, Droscha, Toomey, Hansen, Christensen, Mott, Holmes, Barber; nay: none)
• Approved appointment of Michael Gray to Materials Management Planning Committee (4‑term, expires 10/2029) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 (Cycle 3) Parks Community Grants (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Intergovernmental Agreement for Planning and Zoning Services (unanimous)
• Approved FY24/25 Budget Amendments (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will review a proposed 6-year Capital Improvements Program and a resolution to authorize the issuance of capital improvement bonds. Members will also discuss budget amendments for FY24/25 and departmental requests for the 2025/2026 budget.

• Resolution to authorize issuance of Capital Improvement Bonds
• Resolution to adopt the 6-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Resolution to approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Planning and Zoning restructure with fee schedule request
• Resolutions to approve PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreements

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved the fee schedule amendment for Planning and Zoning and recommended township contributions. It also approved the PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Developmental Rights Agreement and authorized issuance of 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds. The committee adopted the six‑year Capital Improvements Program, added a budget amendment for a $35,000 jail generator repair, approved moving the Treasurer’s and Clerk’s offices, and approved payment of county claims totaling over $9 million.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Amended Planning & Zoning fee schedule recommended to Board (unanimous)
• PA 116 Farmland agreement recommended to Board (unanimous)
• Authorization of 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds recommended to Board (unanimous)
• Adoption of 6‑year Capital Improvements Program approved (unanimous)
• Budget amendment for jail generator repair approved (unanimous)
• Treasurer’s and Clerk’s office relocation approved (unanimous)
• Payment of claims totaling $552,959.11 immediate, $1,312,921.81, $6,193,466.77 electronic, $1,823,004.07 payroll approved (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Works and Human Services Committee will consider a juvenile justice millage for court programs and a text amendment (DCA-5-25-1) to the zoning ordinance. The committee will also receive agency reports, discuss future planning and zoning, and consider park grant recommendations and project requests. Additional items include appointments and updates for the Materials Management Planning Committee and a veteran services quarterly report.

• Juvenile Justice Millage - Court Programs
• DCA-5-25-1 Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC) Appointment
• Community Grant Application Committee Recommendations Resolution
• Parks Project Requests

The Public Works & Human Services Committee approved the agenda and April minutes. It unanimously recommended the amended fee schedule for planning and zoning services, the DCA-5-25-1 zoning ordinance amendment, and a new funding model for planning and zoning services. The committee also approved Parks budget amendments and the 2025 Parks Community Grant awards.

• Approved agenda (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried unanimously)
• Recommended approval of amended planning and zoning fee schedule to Ways and Means Committee (motion carried unanimously)
• Recommended approval of DCA-5-25-1 zoning ordinance amendment to Board of Commissioners (motion carried unanimously)
• Recommended approval of new planning and zoning services funding model (up to $15,000 per township) to Ways and Means Committee (motion carried unanimously)
• Recommended approval of Materials Management Planning Committee appointment (motion carried unanimously)
• Recommended approval of Parks budget amendments to Ways and Means Committee (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved 2025 Parks Community Grant Awards (motion carried unanimously)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hear public comments and then consider several conditional use permit applications and a request to amend the county’s Land Development Code. The agenda includes hearings for three conditional use permits involving a home‑business shed operation, an agricultural sawmill, and a construction contractor with agricultural use. The commission also proposes amendments to multiple sections of the zoning ordinance covering administration, agricultural buildings, district regulations, off‑street parking, and agricultural business requirements.

• CU-6-17-11: Change of conditions for a home‑business (building materials supplier) to construct and sell sheds at 5913 Valley Highway, Carmel Township
• CU-5-25-1: Conditional use permit for an agricultural sawmill at 3800 and 3802 N. Chester Road, Chester Township
• CU-8-12-11: Change of conditions for a construction contractor to build a business and agricultural building at 1421 S. Stewart Road, Eaton Township
• DCA-5-25-1: Proposed amendments to the Land Development Code covering Sections 3.6.4, 6 (agricultural buildings), 7.3.2, 7.4A.2.A 1‑2, 10.4, and 14.1
• Upcoming: Two conditional use permit applications scheduled for the June 3, 2025 meeting

The commission approved a Change of Conditions to an existing Conditional Use Permit for David, Esther, and Leroy Yoder’s home‑business at 5913 Valley Highway. It also approved a new Conditional Use Permit for Leroy and Rosetta Yoder’s agricultural sawmill at 3800‑3802 N. Chester Road. Both motions passed with six votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Change of Conditions for home‑business permit (CU-6-17-11) – 6 aye, 0 nay
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for agricultural sawmill (CU-5-25-1) – 6 aye, 0 nay

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. The meeting also includes a review of the Prosecutor's Office.

• Sheriff’s Office department report
• Central Dispatch department report
• Emergency Management department report
• Prosecutor's Office discussion

The Public Safety Committee added the Community Corrections Advisory Board appointment to the agenda and approved it unanimously. The April 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The committee recommended and unanimously approved Judge Felsing to fill the District Court vacancy on the Community Corrections Advisory Board.

• Added Community Corrections Advisory Board appointment to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Judge Felsing appointment to CCAB (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2025/2026 budget. The session includes a presentation of the Capital Improvement Plan and a review of revenues and expenditures by function.

• Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan
• Review of 2025/2026 budget revenues and expenditures by function

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee met on April 25, 2025 and approved the agenda unanimously. The committee heard presentations on the Capital Improvements Program, building infrastructure repairs ($16.2 million over six years), technology infrastructure investments ($12.0 million over six years), and departmental budgets for FY 2025‑2026. Members discussed possible cost savings from staffing changes, but no further actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and authorize multiple applications for state and federal grants related to drug courts, veterans services, and public safety. The board will also review an audit update and approve intergovernmental service agreements.

• Approval of 2024/25 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Approve Intergovernmental Service Agreement with City of Grand Ledge
• Resolution to Accept September 30, 2024 Audit
• Resolution to Approve MVAA County Veterans Services Grant Application FY26
• Resolution Pledging Full Faith and Credit to Bank Drainage District Bonds

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and the March 19, 2025 minutes. It adopted several resolutions including the Materials Management Planning Committee bylaws, an intergovernmental service agreement with the City of Grand Ledge, a veterans services grant application, ten grant authorizations, and FY24/25 budget amendments. The board also approved a Workers Memorial Day resolution despite two dissenting votes. All other listed items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 regular minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Materials Management Planning Committee Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Service Agreement with City of Grand Ledge (unanimous)
• Approved Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency County Veterans Services Grant Application FY26 (unanimous)
• Approved ten grant application authorizations (unanimous)
• Approved FY24/25 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Workers Memorial Day resolution (motion carried; nays from Holmes and Arndt)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will consider accepting the September 30, 2024 audit and approve budget amendments for FY24/25. Members will discuss financing options for the Bank Intercounty Drain and review departmental requests for the 2025/2026 budget.

• Resolution to accept the September 30, 2024 Eaton County Audit
• Resolution of support for Eaton County Land Bank to seek state and federal funding
• Resolutions pledging full faith and credit to Hobart, Lee, and Bank Drainage District Bonds
• Resolution to approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to authorize grant application for Michigan Indigent Defense Commission

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved payments of $625,908.47 in claims, $1,788,285.79 in immediate claims, $6,113,100.99 in electronic claims, and $1,816,354.70 in employee payroll. It also approved amendments to the County Position Allocation List, support for the Eaton County Land Bank Authority, and full‑faith‑and‑credit pledges for three drainage district bonds. Additional unanimous approvals included the 2025 Equalization Report, a resolution to publish a notice of intent for capital‑improvement bonds, and an application for the Michigan Indigent Defense Grant.

• Approved payment of claims totaling $10,343,649.15 (unanimous)
• Amended Position Allocation List to add Groundskeeper Foreman (unanimous)
• Supported Eaton County Land Bank Authority appropriation request (unanimous)
• Pledged Full Faith & Credit to Hobart Drainage District Bonds (unanimous)
• Pledged Full Faith & Credit to Lee Drainage District Bonds (unanimous)
• Pledged Full Faith & Credit to Bank Intercounty Drainage District Bonds (unanimous)
• Authorized publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Michigan Indigent Defense Grant Program FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. The body is scheduled to review grant resolutions for several specialty courts, including drug, sobriety, and veterans treatment courts.

• Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) applications for Adult Circuit and District Hybrid courts
• Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) applications for Adult Circuit and Felony Sobriety courts
• Office of Highway Safety Planning Grant (OHSP) applications for District Hybrid and Felony Sobriety courts
• Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program (SSSPP) application
• Michigan Veterans Treatment Court Grant Program (MVTCGP) application

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and the March 6 minutes without dissent. It then voted to recommend approval of all ten specialty court grant resolutions, deleting the clause that gave the Board of Commissioners final approval of any grant. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ten specialty court grant resolutions, deleting Board approval clause (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Works and Human Services Committee will consider agency reports, approve the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes, and discuss the 2025-2026 juvenile millage budget. It will hold a SWOR non‑compliance hearing for Labron Trash Hauling, LLC, and consider several resolutions, including a grant amendment for the City of Eaton Rapids and an intergovernmental service agreement with the City of Grand Ledge.

• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• SWOR noncompliance hearing – Labron Trash Hauling, LLC
• Approval of MMPC Bylaws
• Parks Community Grant Amendment request from City of Eaton Rapids
• Resolution to approve Intergovernmental Service Agreement with City of Grand Ledge

The Public Works & Human Services Committee approved the amended agenda and the March 5, 2025 minutes. It approved the requested amendment to the City of Eaton Rapids Parks Community Grant. It also unanimously recommended to the Board of Commissioners the approval of MMPC bylaws, an intergovernmental service agreement with Grand Ledge, and a veterans services grant of up to $63,635.

• Approve agenda (amended) – motion carried unanimously
• Approve March 5, 2025 minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend Board approve MMPC bylaws – motion carried unanimously
• Approve amendment to City of Eaton Rapids Parks Community Grant – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend Board approve Intergovernmental Service Agreement with City of Grand Ledge – motion carried unanimously
• Recommend Board approve Veterans Services Grant up to $63,635 – motion carried unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold nominations and elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The body will also review three Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications.

• Elections of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• 3 Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications
• Review and appointment of committee members

The commission approved its agenda and the January 14, 2025 minutes. It then approved three Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications submitted by Dan and Jacquline Burkett. The approvals were passed by unanimous or carried motions. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved three Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications (all in favor)

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will discuss the 2025/2026 budget, focusing on personnel costs. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and public comment.

• 2025/2026 Budget – Review of Personnel

The Ways and Means Committee approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. Controller Connie Sobie presented FY 2025/2026 budget projections and proposed personnel reductions to address a projected fund‑balance deficit. Committee members discussed the impacts of the proposed cuts, but no votes or approvals were recorded on those proposals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a FY24/25 budget amendment. Other items include approvals of memoranda of understanding with the City of Grand Ledge and Delta Township, and a grant application for the Lincoln Brick Park expansion. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a closed‑session discussion of a privileged attorney‑client letter.

• Resolution to approve FY24/25 budget amendments
• Resolution to approve Construction Codes MOU with the City of Grand Ledge
• Resolution to approve IPAWS MOU for Eaton County and Delta Township
• Resolution to authorize application to DNR Trust Fund for Lincoln Brick Park expansion
• Resolution to approve employee technical and structural policy changes for non‑union employees

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including memorandums of understanding with Grand Ledge and Delta Township, a strategic traffic enforcement program, a Homeland Security grant sub‑recipient agreement, employee economic policy changes for non‑union staff, a County Clerk election security grant reimbursement, and FY24/25 budget amendments. The board also accepted audited claims totaling $10,602,717.93. A motion to enter closed session was approved unanimously to discuss an attorney‑client privileged letter.

• Approved MOU with City of Grand Ledge (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Safety Planning Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Delta Township for Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Region 1 Sub‑Recipient Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved employee economic policy changes for non‑union employees (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk Election Security Grant reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved FY24/25 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted audited claims of $10,602,717.93 (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions, including a reimbursement grant for the County Clerk’s election security, an application to the DNR Trust Fund acquisition grant, and a resolution to approve the FY24/25 budget amendments. The agenda also includes departmental reports from Technology Services, Communications, Human Resources, and Finance, and a presentation of personnel expenditure estimates for FY25/26. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an attorney‑client privileged letter dated March 13, 2025.

• Resolution to approve County Clerk election security grant reimbursement
• Resolution to authorize application to DNR Trust Fund acquisition grant
• Resolution to approve FY24/25 budget amendments
• Presentation of FY25/26 personnel expenditure estimates
• Audit update from Finance Director

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor's Office. Members will consider a strategic traffic enforcement grant and an agreement regarding emergency alerts with Delta Township.

• Resolution to authorize application for Office of Highway Safety Planning Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (OHSP)
• MOU for IPAWS Use between Eaton County and Delta Township
• FY2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Subrecipient Agreement

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss agency reports and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Grand Ledge. Members will review parks maintenance projects and a grant application for land acquisition. The meeting also includes updates on veteran services and resource recovery staffing.

• City of Grand Ledge MOU for Construction Code Services for the City Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution to authorize application to DNR Trust Fund Acquisition Grant
• 2025 Parks & Recreation maintenance projects
• Veteran Services MVAA Grant recalculation update
• Resource Recovery Intern modification

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for FY24/25 and the budget schedule for 2025/2026. The meeting includes votes on several emergency management and recovery plans and a strategic plan for four county parks.

• Strategic Plan for Fitzgerald, Lincoln Brick, Crandell and Fox Parks
• FY24/25 Budget Amendments and 2025/2026 Budget Schedule
• Pledging full faith and credit to Potter Drainage District Bonds
• BJA FY25 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative Grant application
• PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreements

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions, including approvals of farmland development rights agreements and an appraisal services contract. It will also vote on a resolution pledging full faith and credit to Potter Drainage District bonds and on a resolution to approve FY24/25 budget amendments. Additional items include departmental reports and miscellaneous public comments.

• Resolution to approve PA 116 farmland and open space development rights agreements
• Resolution to approve appraisal services contract
• Resolution pledging full faith and credit to Potter Drainage District bonds
• Resolution to approve FY24/25 budget amendments

Public Safety Committee

The Eaton County Public Safety Committee will review department reports and approve resolutions for emergency operations, continuity plans, and a School Resource Officer agreement with the University of Olivet.

• Approval of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Approval of Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
• Approval of Recovery Plan
• Approval of Continuity of Government (COG) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans
• Memorandum of Agreement with University of Olivet for School Resource Officer

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will meet to address one primary appointment. The board is scheduled to fill an unexpired term for the District 1 Commissioner.

• Appointment to fill unexpired term for Commissioner District 1

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will review several departmental reports, including the road commission semi‑annual report and the 2024 Construction Code/Planning and Zoning annual report. Commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt the Eaton County Parks Strategic Plan and a resolution and contract for medical examiner services. The meeting also includes discussion of a Community Development PDR resolution and other miscellaneous items.

• Resolution to adopt the Eaton County Parks Strategic Plan
• Medical Examiner Service Agreement resolution and contract
• Eaton County Road Commission semi‑annual report
• 2024 Construction Code/Planning and Zoning annual report
• Community Development PDR resolution

Community Correction Advisory Board

The Eaton County Community Correction Advisory Board will approve the meeting minutes and vote on the FY25 Q1 Report. The board will hear a review of FY25 funding and programs presented by Melanie Achenbach and receive updates on several specialty courts. They will also discuss a vacant board position and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Vote on FY25 Q1 Report
• Review of FY25 funding and programs by Melanie Achenbach
• Updates on specialty courts (Adult Circuit Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, etc.)
• Discussion of vacant board member from communications media

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Zoning Ordinance Committee will review potential changes to the Eaton County Land Development Code. Topics include redefining “lawfully” for legal non‑nonconformities, regulating accessory structures in residential districts, removing Section 3.6.4 on agricultural exempt buildings, and creating rules for a commercial recreational facility. The meeting also includes public comment before adjourning.

• Legal Non-Nonconformities Article 12 – further define “lawfully”
• Accessory structures in Residential Zoning Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) – size and number regulation
• Agricultural Exempt Buildings – remove Section 3.6.4 from the Zoning Ordinance
• Develop regulations and conditions for a Commercial Recreational Facility as defined in Article 5

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider FY24/25 budget amendments and a borrowing resolution for 2024 delinquent taxes. The meeting includes votes on waste management grants and surveyor contracts. The board will also address commissioner appointments and resignations.

• Resolution Approving 2025 Borrowing Resolution (2024 Delinquent Taxes)
• Resolution to Approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Approve 2024-2025 Solid Waste Alternative Grant (SWAG) Program Recommendations
• Resolution to Authorize Application for 2025 Materials Management Planning Grant
• Resolution to Appoint County Remonumentation Representative and related surveyor contracts

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on application CU-10-15-25, a request by Jeff and Karri Wills to modify a conditional use permit for a commercial recreation facility and construction contractor use at 8240 Campground Drive. The amendment seeks to add resort cabins, outdoor equipment storage, and a rental home. The commission will also review twelve Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications and consider routine reports and the 2024 annual report.

• Public hearing on CU-10-15-25 conditional use permit for commercial recreation facility at 8240 Campground Drive
• Review of 12 Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications
• Review of 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Appointment of committee members
• Reports from Department of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning, Zoning Ordinance Committee, and Board of Appeals

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider resolutions regarding 2024 delinquent tax borrowing and FY24/25 budget amendments. The body will also review reports from the Technology Services, Human Resources, Finance, and Public Improvement directors.

• Resolution Approving 2025 Borrowing Resolution (2024 Delinquent Taxes)
• Resolution to Approve FY24/25 Budget Amendments
• Appointment of County Remonumentation Representative and related contracts
• Workers' Compensation - ASU Renewal
• Audit Corrective Action Plan

Public Safety Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee will convene to receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management, including a progress report on the Multi-Year Strategic Plan for 2024 and 2025.

• Sheriff's Office Department Report
• Central Dispatch Department Report
• Emergency Management Multi-Year Strategic Plan Progress Report
• Prosecutor's Office Report

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Human Services Committee will hear department reports on construction code/planning and zoning, and on the Designated Implementation Agency. It will consider two resolutions: one to approve the 2024‑2025 Solid Waste Alternative Grant (SWAG) program recommendations, and another to authorize an application to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the 2025 Materials Management Planning Grant. Additional items include a parks and recreation report, agency scheduling, and road commission appointments.

• Resolution to approve 2024‑2025 Solid Waste Alternative Grant (SWAG) program recommendations
• Resolution to authorize application for the 2025 Materials Management Planning Grant to EGLE
• Department report on Construction Code/Planning and Zoning
• Department report on Designated Implementation Agency (DIA)
• Road Commission appointments

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to elect leadership, adopt rules, and approve resolutions regarding county funds and senior tax payments.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Adoption of Eaton County Rules of Procedure 2025
• Resolution to allow County Treasurer to deposit and withdraw funds
• Resolution to defer property tax payments for senior citizens
• Committee on Committees to be named by Chairperson