{
 "city": "Eaton County",
 "state": "Michigan",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/eatoncomi/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3436,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-14",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-08",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-09",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-11",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-01",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-14",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-16",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-21",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-04",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-05",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-13",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-18",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-03",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-09",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-11",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will vote on FY 2025/26 budget amendments",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including budget amendments for fiscal year 2025/26. Other items include a lease agreement for the Eaton Area Joint Planning Commission at the 551 Building and a lease renewal with MDHHS. Committee reports also cover a land release at Fitzgerald Park, an emergency‑management policy amendment, and the formation of an animal‑control workgroup.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3433,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Board to discuss 2026/2027 budget and consider budget amendments",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Board of Commissioners/Ways and Means Committee will discuss the 2026/2027 budget and consider amendments to the current FY 2025/26 budget. They will also act on the delinquent tax revolving fund recommendation, a construction code fee schedule, and several departmental restructures and policy adoptions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3419,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Board will consider a resolution to amend the Emergency Management Program policy",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee will approve the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes and hear reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, the Prosecutor’s Office, and the Trial Courts. A resolution to amend the Emergency Management Program policy will be considered. The meeting includes limited public comment periods before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3396,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to adopt soil erosion and construction code fees, restructure inspector position",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Public Works and Human Services Committee will consider adopting fee schedules for soil erosion control and construction codes, and a proposal to change an inspector position from part-time to full-time. The committee will also discuss releasing an encumbrance for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant at Fitzgerald Park and a lease for the 551 Building. Department reports and updates from Construction Codes, Community Development, DIA, and Parks & Recreation are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3405,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review 2026/27 budget projections and Community Mental Health request",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will discuss the 2026/27 multi-year General Fund budget projections across legislative, judicial, general government, public safety, and health/welfare categories. The committee will also consider an outside agency request from Community Mental Health and a policy update to the Fund Balance Policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3385,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3428,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will vote on FY25/26 budget amendments and related grant resolutions",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including approval of FY25/26 budget amendments, a contract extension for the Waverly School Resource Officer, and multiple grant applications. Committee reports also cover appointments and updates on public defender services. Two Freedom of Information Act appeals will be addressed before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3372,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Ways and Means Committee to discuss 2026/2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee will consider multiple action items including resolutions to apply for state and federal grants (Byrne RSAT, Crime Victim Rights, STOP Violence), a school resource officer contract extension, a sheriff command vehicle purchase, and a software cloud upgrade contract. The committee will also hold a closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion and receive departmental reports. A key item is the 2026/2027 budget discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3363,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3427,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider BS&A cloud contract, park grants, drain restructuring",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Public Works and Human Services Committee will hear department reports and consider action on a BS&A software cloud upgrade contract for Construction Code, a resolution to approve Parks Community Grant applications, and a restructuring request from the Drain Commissioner. The committee will also appoint a member to the Department of Human Services Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3337,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3415,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Public Safety Committee to review grant applications and animal control contracting",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and the Prosecutor's Office. Members will consider resolutions to apply for three different grants. The committee will also discuss the animal control contracting model.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3318,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3421,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hold five public hearings on conditional use permits",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will review five applications for Conditional Use Permits and District Change Amendments. These requests involve changes to existing permits and new applications for businesses including gas stations, restaurants, and agricultural repair services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3315,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Board to vote on repealing zoning and planning ordinances",
   "summary": "The board will vote on repealing the county zoning and planning commission ordinances, and consider an MOU with the Mid-Michigan Mountain Biking Association. Other items include appointing a district court non-attorney magistrate, renewing a youth facility contract, and adopting the capital improvement program and budget amendments. Numerous grant applications for drug courts, suicide prevention, and highway safety are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3308,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3378,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Board discusses 2026/2027 county budget and capital improvement program",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Board of Commissioners’ Ways and Means Committee will review and discuss the 2026/2027 county budget, including the Capital Improvement Program annual report. Committee members will also consider budget amendments for 2025/2026 and several grant and fee‑exception items. Additional agenda items include a restructure proposal for central dispatch and a resolution honoring 100 years of aviation at the regional airport.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3304,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3379,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Eaton County committee to review playground equipment bids and mental health grants",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Public Works and Human Services Committee will review bids for Lincoln Brick Playground Equipment and Crandell Park Main Entrance construction, along with a Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The agenda also includes a report on the Drain Commissioner's annual restructuring request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3294,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3340,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Board will vote on appointing a non‑attorney magistrate for the district court",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will consider several grant applications for drug courts, sobriety courts, and other specialty programs. It will also consider a resolution to appoint a non‑attorney magistrate to the district court. Additional reports will be given by the Sheriff’s Office, Trial Courts, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor’s Office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3280,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3339,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hold four public hearings on land use permits",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding four conditional use permit requests. These include requests for business operations, home reconstruction, and a surface mine. The commission will also review Farmland Preservation applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3269,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear variance for accessory dwelling unit in Walton Township",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Heather Aemmer to allow an existing structure exceeding 1,200 square feet to be used as an accessory dwelling unit. The requested variance is for 2,286 square feet. The property is at 4030 W. Bellevue Hwy., Walton Township.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3268,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers millage renewals for juvenile and 9-1-1 services",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will review the September 30, 2025 audit and FY25/26 budget amendments. The body is deciding on submitting juvenile and 9-1-1 service millages to a vote of the electorate. Other business includes adopting an AI and machine learning policy and approving jail service agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3255,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3317,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-10",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Ways and Means Committee to discuss 2026/2027 budget and millage renewals",
   "summary": "The committee will review the 2024/2025 audit and discuss the 2026/2027 budget, including fund balance targets. Members will consider resolutions to put the Juvenile Millage and the 9-1-1 Services millage to a public vote for renewal and restoration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3240,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3310,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Board will consider a resolution to place the Juvenile Millage renewal on the ballot",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will review several departmental reports, including the Sheriff’s Office, Trial Courts, Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and the Prosecutor’s Office. It will consider resolutions to submit the Juvenile Millage renewal and the Comprehensive Emergency Telephone Services (9-1-1) millage to a vote of the electorate. The committee will also discuss agreements for jail medical/psychiatric services and a jail diversion program, as well as a restructure proposal for Central Dispatch and Emergency Management.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3228,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3283,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Public Works and Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Board will consider a new Body Worn Camera policy",
   "summary": "The Public Works and Human Services Committee will review agency reports, evaluate updates to construction and zoning codes, and discuss several program and grant items. Items include a Body Worn Camera policy, a fee‑schedule evaluation for soil erosion and construction codes, and updates on the Michigan Whole Home Performance pilot and the Parks System 5‑Year Master Plan. The meeting also covers grant opportunities for the Drain Commissioner and a request for a department restructuring.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3217,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3301,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hold hearings on two conditional use permits",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permit applications. The body will also conduct nominations and elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3206,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will vote on a Road Commission millage for local road preservation",
   "summary": "The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including a vote to place a Road Commission Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage on the ballot. Additional items include approvals for the FY25/26 budget amendments, an appraisal services contract with Accurate Assessing LLC, and a youth facility physician contract. The meeting also features public comments, retirement recognitions, and committee reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3202,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3258,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Board will vote on the Controller/Administrator employment contract with Ben Dawson",
   "summary": "The Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions, including the approval of the FY25/26 budget amendments and a local roads and streets improvement millage. It will also vote on the employment agreement for the new Controller/Administrator, Ben Dawson. Additional items include contracts for a youth facility physician, appraisal services, and various department reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3185,plainText=false)",
   "minutes_url": "https://eatoncomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3247,plainText=false)",
   "source": "https://eatoncomi.civicclerk.com/"
  }
 ]
}