{ "city": "Waterford", "state": "MI", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/waterfordmi.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Cable Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-1732", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Parks & Recreation Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-1733", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-15", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Waterford ZBA reviews seven zoning variance requests, including a sign near US-10.", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on seven applications for zoning variances. Most requests involve residential setbacks, roof eaves, or shoreline distances. One request involves a commercial sign at 5696 Dixie Hwy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152026-1731", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Library Advisory Board", "headline": "Library Advisory Committee to review rules of conduct revision", "summary": "The Waterford Township Library Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear reports from the library director and trustees, and discuss unfinished business including a 2026 revision of the Rules of Conduct. They will also consider new business items such as a board matrix and the committee's mission statement. The meeting includes public comment and is scheduled for August 26, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-1729", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearings on vehicle repair expansion and data center moratorium extension", "summary": "The Waterford Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a special approval request to expand a vehicle repair facility's parking lot and convert a storage building into repair bays at 2293 Elizabeth Lake Rd/36 Carpenter Ct, and a proposed six-month extension to the moratorium on data centers in all zoning districts. The commission will also consider a consent agenda with administrative reviews for change-of-use and minor site plan modifications.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-1727", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider zoning and massage ordinance amendments", "summary": "The Waterford Township Board of Trustees will consider adopting a zoning text amendment for personal grooming and massage establishments and a related massage ordinance amendment. The board will also discuss a request for a public hearing for a special assessment district for police and fire services, and review designs for the Drayton Plains Central Business District revitalization project. Several routine reports and minutes are on the consent agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-1703", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Drayton Plains Nature Center Advisory Committee", "headline": "Advisory committee to review Eagle Scout project proposal", "summary": "The Drayton Plains Nature Center Advisory Committee is meeting to review an Eagle Scout project proposal by Ethan Duda, approve minutes from July 21, 2026, and receive reports from staff and partner organizations. They will also discuss updates on the Nature and Adventure Camp 2026, the Community Center, and the Management Plan. The meeting is open to public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-1726", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08182026-1726", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to hear two lakefront variance requests for detached garages", "summary": "The Waterford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests. The first is for a property at 4225 Farner Ave to build a detached garage closer to the lake and road than allowed. The second is for a property at 6832 Brightwood Ct for a similar garage setback variance. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and take public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-1722", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Hess-Hathaway Park Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews park operations and plans for upcoming community events", "summary": "The Hess-Hathaway Park Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting to review reports from park staff and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on the community building restroom project and the community center, as well as planning for the Harvest Happening and a mural ribbon-cutting. No specific dollar amounts or binding decisions are listed in the agenda text.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-1730", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132026-1730", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Defined Contribution Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss consolidating recordkeepers and amending 457 plan", "summary": "The Waterford Township Defined Contribution Committee will consider approving invoices, ratifying insurance, and discussing a recordkeeper consolidation. They will also review proposed amendments to the deferred compensation plan to allow rollovers and in-service distributions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1725", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Police & Fire Pension Board", "headline": "Board approves June 2026 minutes and bills; honors Jeffery Wise", "summary": "The Waterford Township Police & Fire Pension Board will conduct routine administrative business, including approving June 2026 minutes and bills. The agenda includes a presentation on the Mariner Institutional Report and a resolution of appreciation for Jeffery Wise. No specific dollar amounts or new policy decisions are detailed in the provided text.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1728", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08112026-1728", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider zoning text amendments for personal grooming and massage establishments", "summary": "The Waterford Township Board of Trustees is meeting to consider introducing two zoning text amendments related to personal grooming and massage establishments, and a separate massage ordinance amendment. The agenda also includes consent agenda items such as meeting minutes, bill payments, and reports, as well as several announcements about community events and services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-1702", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08102026-1702", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider police and fire millage renewal ballot language", "summary": "The Waterford Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve ballot language for renewing the police and fire millages for the November 3, 2026 election. The agenda includes resolutions and ballot language documents for both millage renewals. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08072026-1724", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08072026-1724", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Senior Advisory Committee", "headline": "Senior Advisory Committee to review survey and event assistance", "summary": "The Waterford Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to review routine reports, approve prior minutes, and discuss old and new business. Items include assistance for the Senior Expo and Bunco event, and a new Senior Survey. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial actions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08072026-1719", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Cable Commission", "headline": "Cable Commission to review reports, minutes, and public comment", "summary": "The Waterford Cable Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, receive reports from the Media Network and cable staff, and take public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1723", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to hear variance requests for house at 289 Lansing Dr", "summary": "The Waterford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special hearing to consider three variance requests for a single-family home at 289 Lansing Dr. The applicant seeks to keep the existing house, roof eave, and covered porch closer to the roadside property line than current zoning allows. The board will also take public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-1720", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08032026-1720", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearings on chickens, church, soccer field, massage rules", "summary": "The Waterford Township Planning Commission will hold four public hearings: special approvals for keeping chickens at 2172 Ostrum St, converting a building at 4512 Dixie Hwy into a religious facility, modifying a soccer field condition at 3200 Beacham Dr, and a text amendment to allow massage and personal grooming establishments in various commercial and office districts. The commission will also consider consent agenda items, including a major site plan review for Warner Brothers Services at 5443 Perry Dr.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1721", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282026-1721", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to vote on fire code, Highland Rd rezoning, and community center contracts", "summary": "The Waterford Township Board of Trustees will consider adopting amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code and township fire prevention code, a rezoning of 6600 and 6620 Highland Rd from O-2 General Office, and several community center contract items. They will also address FOIA appeals, a policy for filling board vacancies, and other administrative matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-1701", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07272026-1701", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Drayton Plains Nature Center Advisory Committee", "headline": "Advisory committee to hear watershed council, plan invasive species removal", "summary": "The Drayton Plains Nature Center Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear a presentation from the Clinton River Watershed Council, and receive reports from staff and partner groups. They will also discuss old business including the Zeppelin Peace Run/Walk 5K and the Six Rivers Management Plan update, and consider a new invasive species removal plan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1718", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-1718", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to hear three variance requests, including house height and lakefront setback", "summary": "The Waterford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review three variance requests. These include a height and story variance for a proposed house, a sign setback variance, and a lakefront structure setback variance. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1714", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-1714", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Election Commission", "headline": "Election Commission to approve inspectors and test voting equipment for Aug. 4 primary", "summary": "The Waterford Township Election Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, appoint election inspectors for the August 4, 2026, State Primary Election, and conduct the public accuracy test of voting equipment. Public comments will be heard. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on election preparation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1712", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-1712", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider buying 5640 Williams Lake Rd, fire code and zoning changes", "summary": "The Waterford Township Board of Trustees will consider several items, including a resolution to approve a real estate purchase agreement for 5640 Williams Lake Rd, possible introductions of amendments to the fire code and a zoning ordinance for properties on Highland Rd, and various contracts and reports. The agenda also includes public comment periods and routine consent agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1692", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-1692", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Pension Board", "headline": "Pension board to review retirement, insurance, and investment moves", "summary": "The Waterford Township General Employees' Retirement System board will handle routine approvals, including minutes and insurance invoices, and discuss new business such as member expense reimbursement, the summary annual report, and a retirement. They will also review old business on fiduciary liability insurance renewal, travel expense policy, and death audits, plus receive reports on investments and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1715", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-1715", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Pension Board", "headline": "Pension board to approve insurance and actuarial invoices, renew fiduciary liability coverage", "summary": "The Waterford Township Post-Retirement Health Care Trust is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes and paying invoices for fiduciary liability insurance and an actuarial valuation. The board will also discuss renewing its fiduciary liability insurance and review investment reports, including a capital call and distributions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1716", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-1716", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Cable Commission", "headline": "Cable Commission to review reports, complaints, and budget", "summary": "The Waterford Cable Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from June 2, 2026, and to accept reports on the Media Network and subscriber complaints/PEG fees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled. The commission will also receive updates on operations and finances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1713", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1713", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearings on vehicle repair expansion and massage establishment zoning", "summary": "The Waterford Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a special approval request to expand a vehicle repair facility at 2293 Elizabeth Lake Rd/36 Carpenter Ct, and a text amendment to allow massage and personal grooming establishments as permitted uses in several zoning districts. The commission will also consider consent agenda items and approve minutes from prior meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1693", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1693", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Trustees Work Session", "headline": "Board to hold closed session on property purchase or lease", "summary": "The Waterford Township Board of Trustees is holding a work session that includes a closed session under the Open Meetings Act to consider the purchase or lease of real property. The agenda also allows trustees to discuss topics of concern and includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per person. No other substantive items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1685", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1685", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to vote on community center contract, watermain project, and FOIA appeal", "summary": "The Waterford Township Board of Trustees will consider several new business items, including a FOIA appeal, approval to amend the partial GMP and award contractors for the Community Center, a CLEMIS Authority resolution, annual sewer rate pass-through charges, a watermain replacement project on Starr, Waterly, and Calvert, cybersecurity services, and a resolution supporting a grant application. The agenda also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1670", "minutes_url": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1670", "source": "https://www.waterfordmi.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }