Eaton County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several committee recommendations, including budget amendments for FY 2022-23 and a contract for health clinic renovations. The meeting also includes discussions on broadband action, parks fee schedules, and a legal settlement agreement.

• Resolution to approve FY 2022-23 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to approve Health Clinic Renovation Contract
• Resolution to amend Parks Department Fee Schedule
• Resolution to approve settlement agreement: Wayside Church, et al v Van Buren County, et al
• Resolution to establish Commissioner compensation and mileage reimbursement effective January 1, 2023

The Board approved allocating up to $2,674,266 in ARP funds to assist ACD.net with broadband expansion. They also hired Connie L. Sobie as Controller/Administrator and approved a $441,248 contract for health clinic renovations. Additionally, the Board voted to increase their own per-meeting compensation to $50.

• Approved allocating up to $2,674,266 for broadband expansion with ACD.net (Unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Connie L. Sobie as Controller/Administrator (Unanimous)
• Approved $441,248 contract with Nielson Commercial Construction for health clinic renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 stipend for all employees via Temporary Recruitment and Retention Program extension (Unanimous)
• Approved commissioner per-meeting payment increase to $50 (8-7)
• Approved settlement agreement for Wayside Church et al v Van Buren County (Unanimous)
• Eliminated motor vehicle entry fees for County Parks (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 budget increase for Sheriff's Office Cadet program (Unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the search for a new Controller/Administrator, including a potential recommendation regarding Connie Sobie. The agenda also includes updates on budget amendments, health insurance, and the American Rescue Plan.

• Proposed 2023 Remonumentation Project contracts totaling $84,500
• Appointment of Ronnie M. Lester as County Representative for $22,000
• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• USDA Lease Agreement
• Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal

The committee approved several personnel initiatives, including a new Sheriff's Office cadet position and extended recruiting incentives. It recommended the Board of Commissioners approve a new Controller/Administrator agreement and various grant-related resolutions. Significant American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds were allocated for broadband infrastructure and housing services.

• Allocated $2,674,266 in ARP funds for broadband project and $125,000 for foreclosure prevention (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Sheriff's Office cadet position (Unanimous)
• Extended temporary recruiting and retention authority through June 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Extended recruiting and retention initiative with revised payments (Approved; Commissioner Brehler opposed)
• Recommended approval of Connie Sobie's employment agreement for Controller/Administrator (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Commissioner Compensation increasing per-meeting payment from $35 to $70 (Approved; Commissioners Droscha, Brehler, and Mott opposed)
• Approved one-year Workers Compensation insurance renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Nielsen Construction contract for Health Department Clinic renovations (Unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Construction Code, Community Development, DIA, and Parks departments. The meeting includes a review of the November 9, 2022, minutes and a discussion on appointments.

• Construction Code Report
• Community Development Report
• DIA Update and Financial Report
• Parks Report
• Appointments

The committee recommended several appointments to the Board of Commissioners and proposed a budget amendment for a SPARK grant. It also recommended eliminating motor vehicle entry fees for county parks and authorizing the Drain Commissioner to require deposits for certain drainage district applications.

• Recommended appointment of Charamy Cleary, Ben Tirrell, and Rachel Cuschieri-Murray to the Purchase of Development Rights Selection Committee (Unanimous)
• Recommended replacing Vicky Beers with Rob Piercefield as the Northwest Quadrant representative on EATRAN (Unanimous)
• Recommended amending the Parks Department fee schedule to eliminate motor vehicle entry fees (Approved; Commissioner Rogers opposed)
• Recommended $100,000 budget amendment in the Parks and Recreation Fund for SPARK grant matching funds (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing the Drain Commissioner to require deposits for drainage district applications (Approved; Commissioners Augustine and Brehler opposed)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee is receiving an update from the Broadband Action Team. The team recommends a proposal from ACD.NET to expand internet access in three bid zones.

• Recommendation of ACD.NET for broadband expansion in Carmel Township, West, and South East bid zones
• Estimated total project cost of $14,405,250.00
• Proposed funding: $8,643,150.00 from ROBIN Grant, $2,881,050.00 from ISP investment, and $2,881,050.00 from local funding
• Project target of 2,134 addresses currently with speeds less than 100 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up
• Plan to apply for the Realizing Opportunity Infrastructure Network (ROBIN) grant in January 2023

The committee approved working with ACD.net to negotiate a broadband wired infrastructure partnership agreement to pursue a ROBIN grant. The committee also recommended that the Ways and Means Committee allocate remaining unallocated American Rescue Plan funds as matching funds for the grant application.

• Approved minutes of the October 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved negotiating a broadband partnership agreement with ACD.net (unanimous)
• Recommended Ways and Means Committee allocate remaining American Rescue Plan funds as grant matching funds (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding Conditional Use Permit and District Change Amendment applications. The body will also review Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications and discuss a Master Plan update.

• Public hearings for Conditional Use Permit and District Change Amendment applications
• Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications
• Master Plan Update discussion

The Planning Commission reviewed draft chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the Master Plan presented by Rowe Professional Services. Discussions focused on housing goals, agricultural classification maps, and the placement of energy considerations within the plan. No formal votes were taken on the plan's content.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved October 4 and October 25, 2022 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning appeal. The board will consider a request to review an administrative decision for a property in Sunfield Township.

• Public hearing for BA-12-22-6: appeal by Drew Marks regarding 10959 Irish Road (parcel 010-019-200-150-01)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 4, 2022. A request by Drew Marks regarding 10959 Irish Road was postponed to a future meeting due to time constraints.

• Approved agenda for December 6, 2022 meeting
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Postponed BA-12-22-6 request by Drew Marks regarding 10959 Irish Road to January 10, 2023

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss the annual continuation of the Human Services Collaborative Council. The body is also reviewing an interim agreement for the operation of the Youth Facility and an advisory council appointment.

• Resolution to continue the Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council for another year
• Resolution to extend the Youth Facility operating agreement under the Family Division of the Circuit Court through December 31, 2023
• Appointment of Jane Whitacre to the Tri-County Aging Consortium Advisory Council

The Health and Human Services Committee recommended three items for approval by the Board of Commissioners. These include the continuation of the Human Services Collaborative Council, an interim operating agreement for the Youth Facility, and a member appointment to the Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Council.

• Recommended approval to continue the Human Services Collaborative Council (carried; Commissioner Rogers opposed)
• Recommended approval of the Youth Facility interim operating agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Jane Whitacre to the Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Council for a term expiring December 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The agenda includes reviewing monthly reports on jail census and reimbursements.

• Sheriff’s Office update
• Central Dispatch update
• Emergency Services update
• Monthly reports on reimbursement and jail census

The Public Safety Committee recommended a new cadet recruitment program to the Ways and Means Committee. The committee also recommended approval of an Emergency Manager Performance grant work agreement to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Cadet Program approval to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Emergency Manager Performance grant work agreement to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the search for a Controller/Administrator. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Controller/Administrator search discussion

The committee decided to have a three-member panel interview Connie Sobie to determine if she should be appointed as Controller/Administrator. A recommendation based on this interview will be made to the Ways and Means Committee on December 16, 2022.

• Approved appointment of Commissioners Mulder, Mott, and Augustine to interview Connie Sobie (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the closeout of a 2015-2017 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program grant and the expenditure of emergency repair housing funds. The body will also consider budget amendments, grant applications for tire recycling and opioid response, and various appointments.

• Public hearings on CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Program and Emergency Repair Program funds
• Resolution to approve FY 2022-23 Budget Amendments
• Grant applications for State Opioid Response Project and MDEGLE Scrap Tire Recycling
• Approval of Park and Open Space Millage Levy
• Contracts for household hazardous waste, electronics, and battery recycling programs

The Board adopted a 0.5 mill levy for parks and open space following voter approval. They also approved a service agreement for a school resource officer at Waverly Community Schools and various budget amendments. Multiple grant applications for opioid response, tire recycling, and park infrastructure were authorized.

• Adopted 0.5000 mill levy for County Parks and Open Space (Unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental service agreement with Waverly Community Schools for one deputy sheriff (9-3)
• Approved $125,000 budget amendment for Waverly Community Schools contract (9-3)
• Authorized $22,800 grant application for State Opioid Response Project (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year recycling contracts with ERG Environmental Services, Schupan Asset Management, and Cirba Solutions (Unanimous)
• Authorized $1,000,000 Michigan Spark Grant application for Crandell Park infrastructure (Unanimous)
• Authorized $135,715 grant extension for Prosecuting Attorney COVID caseload backlog (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-23 budget amendments including $3.6M for public health and energy projects (Unanimous)

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Eaton County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance).

• Discussion of updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss 2022/2023 budget amendments, health insurance updates, and the 2023 holiday schedule. The agenda includes updates on the American Rescue Plan and the Child Care Fund.

• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• CESF Grant Extension Resolution
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan adoption agreement
• American Rescue Plan update
• Health Insurance and Child Care Fund updates

The committee approved several budget amendments, including a new deputy sheriff position for Waverly Community Schools. It recommended the Board of Commissioners approve the 2022 Apportionment Report and a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. The committee also moved to authorize the Parks Millage levy pending legal advice on election certification.

• Recommended approval of 2022 Apportionment Report (Unanimous)
• Approved refilling vacancies as presented (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CESF grant application extension for Prosecutor (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021/22 budget amendments, excluding Waverly Schools resource officer (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of budget amendment for (1) full-time deputy sheriff for Waverly Community Schools (Approved; Commissioner Brehler opposed)
• Recommended appointment of Treasurer Bob Robinson to Building Authority (Unanimous)
• Recommended payment of $775,196.14 in claims and $21,420,206.32 in immediate claims (Unanimous)

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

The subcommittee discussed Central Dispatch operational updates, including new hires and the implementation of the Curbside SOS app. Members reviewed the status of radio equipment delays and upcoming software demonstrations for a new CAD system.

• Hiring of three new telecommunicators in September and October
• Implementation of Curbside SOS app for wrecker notification as of Sept 1, 2022
• Motorola radio delivery delays of approximately 8 months for fiscal 21/22 requests
• Scheduled CAD software demos from Central Square (Nov 15), Motorola (Nov 29), and Tyler Technology (Dec 13)
• Development of radio Wi-Fi for emergency dispatch relocation

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the August 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of operational reports regarding Central Dispatch staffing, software updates, and upcoming CAD system demonstrations.

• Approved August 2022 meeting minutes

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss appointments for the Road Commission, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting includes reports from the Drain Commission, Construction Code, and Community Development departments.

• Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance Amendment
• Scrap Tire Grant Resolution
• Program Contract Resolutions
• Road Commission appointments (6-year term)
• Planning Commission appointments (3-year term)

The committee recommended multiple appointments to the Board of Road Commissioners, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. It also recommended the approval of recycling vendor contracts and a $1 million SPARK grant application for Crandell Park infrastructure.

• Recommended Tim Lamoreaux and Keith Barber to six-year terms on the Board of Road Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended appointments to Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, PDR Selection Committee, and CARTS Committee (Unanimous)
• Recommended recycling program vendor contract resolution to the Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MI Scrap Tire Regional Recycling grant application (Unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Brehler as liaison for ICLEI membership application
• Recommended approval of right-of-way easement for Thornapple Trail crossing to John Vincent (Unanimous)
• Recommended resolution authorizing a $1 million SPARK grant application for Crandell Park (Carried)
• Recommended monitoring well replacement proposal to Ways and Means Committee for budget amendment (Unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a semi-annual report from the Tri-County Office on Aging and a homelessness report from Housing Services Mid-Michigan and SIREN/Eaton Shelter. The body will also consider appointments to local boards.

• Tri-County Office on Aging Semi-Annual Report
• Homelessness Report from Housing Services Mid-Michigan and SIREN/Eaton Shelter
• Appointments for Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board
• Appointments for Tri-County Aging Consortium Advisory Council

The committee approved a resolution requesting amendments to home health care reimbursement caps in the Michigan Auto Insurance Reform Act. They also recommended the re-appointment of Adam Matson to the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board. Updates were provided on senior services and county homelessness.

• Approved resolution urging legislature to amend Michigan Auto Insurance Reform Act home health care reimbursement caps (Unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of Adam Matson to Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board for term expiring Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a proposed agreement to provide a School Resource Officer to Waverly Community Schools. The body will also review updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services.

• Proposed SRO agreement with Waverly Community Schools estimated not to exceed $125,000 for the initial term
• Review of Community Corrections By-Laws
• Sheriff's Office update and monthly reports including jail census
• Central Dispatch update regarding CAD system replacement research
• Emergency Services update on the Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Public Safety Committee recommended the Board of Commissioners approve a contract to provide a School Resource Officer for Waverly Community Schools. The committee also recommended approval of amendments to the Community Corrections bylaws and approved an application for a state opioid program grant.

• Recommended Board of Commissioners approval of Waverly Community Schools Resource Officer Agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners approval of Community Corrections bylaws amendments (unanimous)
• Approved application for DHS State Opioid Response Program grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The regular meeting of the Information Technology & Communication Committee scheduled for November 2, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss updating the Eaton County Master Plan. This document guides the long-term development and land use of the county.

• Discussion of the Eaton County Master Plan update

The Planning Commission reviewed draft Chapters 2 and 3 of the Master Plan and discussed public engagement strategies. It was decided that no special meeting will be held in November. Future Master Plan meetings will be held during regularly scheduled meetings if no other cases are present in December or January.

• Decided no special meeting will be held in November

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss FY 2022-23 budget amendments and a resolution to fund an outdoor fitness court. The meeting includes proposals for a public safety academy assistance program and a public alert system agreement with Calhoun County.

• Resolution to approve FY 2022-23 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court for the 2022 National Fitness Campaign
• Resolution to approve application for State MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program
• Memorandum of Agreement with Calhoun County for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
• Resolution to proclaim Family Court Awareness Month

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a $10.1 million Raise the Age Grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the Trial Court Juvenile Division. The board also approved a $30,000 National Fitness Campaign grant for an outdoor Fitness Court, a memorandum of agreement with Calhoun County for emergency alert systems, and the appointment of Heather Berkompas as District Court Magistrate. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10.1M Raise the Age Grant from MDHHS for juvenile court costs (22-10-101).
• Approved $30,000 National Fitness Campaign grant for an outdoor Fitness Court (22-10-99).
• Approved MOA with Calhoun County for IPAWS emergency alert system (22-10-98).
• Approved Sheriff's Office participation in MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program (22-10-97).
• Appointed Heather Berkompas as District Court Magistrate (22-10-102).
• Approved Eaton County Historical Commission Ordinance and By-Laws.
• Approved appointments to Historical Commission, Land Bank Authority, and other boards.
• Approved claims as audited for $2,526,026.43.

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board will vote on the FY22 Q4 report and proposed amendments to the CCAB By-Laws. Members will review FY22 funding and programs and discuss vacant board positions. The meeting includes updates on specialty courts and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Vote on FY22 Q4 Report
• Vote on proposed amendments to CCAB By-Laws
• Review of FY22 funding and programs
• Discussion of vacant positions for communications media and workforce investment board members
• Updates on Adult Circuit Drug Court, J. Sauter Veterans Treatment Court, and other specialty courts

The Eaton County Community Correction Advisory Board unanimously approved the FY22 Quarter 4 report and amended its bylaws to make the general public representative a voting member. The board also received FY23 grant awards totaling $502,000 for six programs, with increases in OCC, Sobriety, and Veteran grants. No substantive decisions were made on defining a designee; that issue was tabled for further research.

• Approved FY22 Quarter 4 report (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw amendment making general public representative a voting member (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on defining a designee for future meeting

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

The subcommittee discussed the implementation of Curbside SOS and Prepared Live technology and the status of ASAP to PSAP. Members reviewed the schedule for upcoming Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) vendor demonstrations. The body also addressed radio equipment maintenance and staffing updates for dispatchers and MSP Post 11.

• Implementation of Curbside SOS as of September 1
• Upcoming CAD demonstrations from CORE Technology, Hexagon, Central Square, and Tyler Technologies
• Deployment of Prepared Live technology for receiving caller photos, videos, and text
• Distribution of RAVE alerts and Smart 911 postcards
• Training of three new dispatchers: AJ Kirby, Nick Smith, and Katherine Hennessy

The Law Enforcement Subcommittee met on October 19, 2022, and received the Central Dispatch Operational Report. The committee discussed the implementation of Curbside SOS, noting confusion among deputies, and reviewed progress on the CAD vendor selection process. No formal votes were taken on policy or spending; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from the September special meeting (motion carried)
• Noted July 2022 meeting minutes were not approved due to lack of quorum
• Heard report on three new dispatchers in training
• Discussed Curbside SOS implementation and deputy feedback
• Reviewed CAD vendor demonstration schedule (CORE, Hexagon, Central Square, Tyler Tech)
• Noted MSP request for a generic CAD login for the squad room
• Acknowledged Director Kelley Cunningham's APCO Director of the Year award
• Adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss the 2022/2023 budget amendments and provide updates on health insurance renewals and American Rescue Plan fund allocations. The meeting also includes updates on the Child Care Fund and public improvement projects.

• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• Health Insurance renewal and BCBS rate discussions
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund updates
• Child Care Fund transfer reductions
• Full Faith and Credit Analysis for Cooper, Frost and Reynolds Consolidated Drain Drainage District

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved accepting a revised $10.1 million state grant for construction or renovation of a youth facility, and authorized the Controller and Court to develop a process for a design-build project. The committee also approved health insurance renewals, including increasing stop-loss coverage to $100,000, and approved the delinquent tax report, position refills, dental and vision renewals, and claims payments totaling over $24 million. No action was taken on the District Court's request to allow hiring a non-attorney magistrate, with an update expected in November.

• Approved $10.1M grant for youth facility construction/renovation, authorizing Controller and Court to develop a design-build process
• Approved health insurance renewal with stop-loss coverage increase to $100,000 and employee contribution rates for 2023
• Approved dental and vision insurance renewals as presented
• Approved refilling vacancies as presented, including Sheriff deputy recruitment efforts
• Approved receiving the Foreclosing Governmental Unit Report of Real Property Foreclosure Sales from the Treasurer
• Approved amendment to Historical Commission Ordinance and By-Laws increasing membership to twelve, and approved appointments to Historical Commission and Land Bank Authority
• Approved resolution declaring November as Family Court Awareness Month
• Approved payment of claims totaling $2,526,026.43 and immediate claims of $21,954,275.22

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will review reports from community development, parks, and construction code departments. The body is discussing the adoption of a grant for a fitness court and a waste hauler hearing for LeBron.

• Proposed resolution to accept a $30,000 Priority Health grant for a fitness court at Fitzgerald Park
• Waste hauler hearing regarding LeBron
• Report on Hamlin Township's adoption of an interim zoning ordinance and transition to self-administered planning and zoning
• Update on the County Master Plan and stakeholder meetings scheduled for October 25 and 26
• Report on the disposal of a donated vessel due to lead-based paint

The Public Works and Planning Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a resolution accepting the National Fitness Campaign grant for a fitness court at Fitzgerald Park. The committee also recommended appointing Commissioner Augustine as a non-voting representative to the CATA Board. Other items were discussed but no further action was taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of National Fitness Campaign grant for Fitzgerald Park fitness court to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Commissioner Augustine as non-voting representative to CATA Board (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The body will also review monthly reports regarding jail census and reimbursements.

• Sheriff's Office update
• Central Dispatch update
• Emergency Services update
• Review of jail census and reimbursement monthly reports
• Community Corrections update on Problem Solving Courts

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to approve a resolution to apply for a state Public Safety Academy Assistance Grant, which covers $20,000 per recruit and $4,000 in salary with no matching required, for up to 25 scholarships. The committee also unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding for cross-jurisdictional public alerting between Calhoun and Eaton Counties. Monthly reports noted jail census at 48% average, and several problem-solving courts were recertified for four years.

• Approved resolution to apply for Public Safety Academy Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Cross-Jurisdictional Public Alerting between Calhoun and Eaton Counties (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on the Broadband Action Team and Technology Services projects. The agenda consists of procedural items and status reports.

• Broadband Action Team Update
• Technology Services Projects Update

The committee received an update on the broadband wired infrastructure RFP, which was published with a pre-bid meeting held Sept 23. Bids are due Nov 10, and the action team will review them Nov 14. No formal votes were taken on this or other items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept 7, 2022 (unanimous)

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 a property owner can build an addition within a communication tower's safe fall area.

• BA-10-22-5: Variance request by Joel Young for an addition at 475 E. Five Point Highway

The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Joel Young to build an addition to an existing barn located in the safe fall zone of a communication tower at 475 E. Five Point Highway. The board found the barn predated the tower, which was constructed in the wrong location, and the applicant did not create the problem. The vote was 5-0.

• Approved variance BA-10-22-5 for Joel Young to allow barn addition in safe fall zone of communication tower (5-0)
• Approved agenda for October 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved change in 2023 meeting schedule to January 10 instead of January 3 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit change for a home business. The body will also receive reports from the Community Development Department, Zoning Ordinance Committee, and Board of Appeals.

• Public hearing for CU-5-18-3: request by Eli and Miriam Miller to demolish a home and construct a new one at 6201 Brick Hwy., Vermontville Township
• Discussion of Master Plan Update special meeting scheduled for October 25, 2022

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved a change of conditions to an existing conditional use permit for Eli and Miriam Miller, allowing them to demolish their existing home and construct a new home at 6201 Brick Hwy., Vermontville Township, for their home business (cabinets and furniture making and sales). The approval requires compliance with all other local, state, and federal agencies. The commission also noted that Hamlin Township has chosen to administer its own zoning authority as of October 3, 2022, and approved a change to the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved change of conditions to conditional use permit CU-5-18-3 for Eli and Miriam Miller to demolish existing home and construct new home at 6201 Brick Hwy., Vermontville Township (6-0)
• Approved change to 2023 meeting schedule from January 3 to January 10, 2023

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the Community Mental Health semi-annual report and a resolution of appreciation for the retiring Tri-County Office on Aging Executive Director. The agenda also includes the review of citizen appointments.

• Community Mental Health Semi-Annual Report
• Tri-County Office on Aging Resolution for Marion Owen
• Review of expiring citizen appointments
• Grant agreement for Raise the Age - 2023 totaling $10,100,000.00
• Discussion on opioid litigation settlement proceeds

The Health and Human Services Committee recommended approval of a $10,100,000 Raise the Age grant from the State of Michigan to the full Board of Commissioners. The committee also recommended reappointing Thomas Eveland and Kay Randolph-Back to county boards. A resolution of appreciation for retiring Tri-County Office on Aging Executive Director Marion Owen was approved. The committee received updates on the crisis stabilization unit, opioid summit priorities, and the Medical Care Facility's tax credit reimbursement.

• Recommended approval of $10,100,000 Raise the Age grant to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Thomas Eveland to DHS Board for term expiring Oct 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Kay Randolph-Back to Human Services Collaborative Council for term expiring Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of appreciation for Tri-County Office on Aging Executive Director Marion Owen (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget and associated winter tax rates. The body will also consider bond pledges for a drainage district and amendments to a prison alternative agreement.

• Resolution to Adopt the FY 2022/23 Eaton County Budget and Winter Tax Rates
• Resolution Pledging Full Faith and Credit to Cooper, Frost and Reynolds Drain Drainage District Bonds
• Resolution to Approve FY 2021/22 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to Amend Westside Residential Alternative to Prison (WRAP) Agreement with the Michigan Department of Corrections
• Community Correction Advisory Board appointments for Alicia Wesolek, Brenda Rayle, and Colette Scrimger

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 budget totaling $79,011,744, including a $45.4 million general fund, and approved winter tax rates for jail, 911, EATRAN, juvenile operations, medical care facility, and road repair. The board also pledged full faith and credit for up to $4.19 million in drainage district bonds, approved budget amendments using American Rescue Plan funds, and extended the WRAP agreement with the Michigan Department of Corrections through September 2023.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget of $79,011,744 (unanimous)
• Approved winter tax levies: jail 0.6993 mills, 911 0.9490 mills, EATRAN 0.2497 mills, juvenile ops 0.3496 mills, medical care 0.1248 mills, roads 1.4985 mills (unanimous)
• Pledged full faith and credit for up to $4,190,000 in Cooper, Frost and Reynolds Drain bonds (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/22 budget amendments reallocating $640,000 from American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 costs (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Westside Residential Alternative to Prison (WRAP) agreement through Sept. 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Safety Committee appointments to Community Corrections Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved claims of $390,840.89 as audited (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions of appreciation for retiring employees Pamela Gieseman and Tom McBeath (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will review the 2022/2023 budget and winter tax rates. The meeting includes updates on health insurance, the American Rescue Plan, and the Child Care Fund. Members will also discuss budget amendments for 2021/2022.

• 2022/2023 Budget and Winter Tax Rates
• 2021/2022 Budget Amendments
• Health Insurance Renewal update
• American Rescue Plan update
• Deferred Compensation Program review

The committee recommended approval of the 2022/2023 general fund budget of $45,400,572 and special revenue funds of $27,311,669, along with several other actions. It also approved allocating $640,000 from American Rescue Plan funds to health insurance and workers compensation funds, and recommended full faith and credit for a drain district not to exceed $4,190,000. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of 2022/2023 budget ($45.4M general fund, $27.3M special revenue, $6.3M debt service) to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved $640,000 ARP allocation to Health Insurance ($515,000) and Workers Compensation ($125,000) funds (unanimous)
• Recommended full faith and credit for Cooper, Frost and Reynolds Consolidated Drain District up to $4,190,000 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of deferred compensation plan fiduciary from One America to The Standard (unanimous)
• Reduced transfers to Child Care Fund to retain $100,000 fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/22 budget amendments reallocating surplus reserves (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $14,577,808.23 (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of WRAP program through September 30, 2023 (unanimous)

Emergency Communications Subcommittee

The Emergency Communications Subcommittee discussed dispatch staffing, the implementation of RAVE and Prepared Live systems, and the 911 millage renewal. The body is forming a committee to demo five CAD vendors through February 2023, with a target go-live date in early 2024.

• Evaluation of five CAD vendors: Motorola, Tyler Technology, CORE, Hexagon, and Central Square
• Implementation of Curbside SOS as of September 1, 2022
• 911 millage renew and restore passed by 75%
• House Bill 6012 providing $12.5 million for standardized maps
• Implementation of Prepared Live, RAVE collaborate, and RAVE Aware

The subcommittee approved the June 2022 meeting minutes. The 911 millage renew and restore passed by 75%. New dispatchers are being hired and a new CAD system is being explored with a target go-live in early 2024.

• Approved June 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Fabijancic, second by Block, carried)
• 911 millage renew and restore passed by 75% (reported outcome)
• New CAD system exploration: vendor demos through Feb 2023, RFP in March 2023, go-live early 2024 (discussed)
• Curbside SOS implemented September 1, 2022 (reported)
• RAVE panic button being installed at county complex (reported)
• Prepared Live implemented (reported)
• ECSO out county changes do not affect existing township agreements (clarified)
• Fire/EMS request for police considered priority call (confirmed)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive reports from MSU Extension, Community Development, Parks, and Construction Code. The meeting includes a financial report and waste hauler hearings for Liberty Landfill and LeBron.

• Waste hauler hearings for Liberty Landfill and LeBron
• MSU Extension Semi-Annual Report
• Community Development Report
• Parks Report
• Construction Code Report

The committee voted unanimously to find Liberty Environmental and Lebron Trash Hauling in violation of Section 4.02 of the County Solid Waste Ordinance for failing to remit surcharge collections. Staff were directed to proceed with issuing civil infraction notices. The committee also approved a one-year contract renewal for Bruce Butler to operate the Sunfield recycling center and declined to take over Grand Ledge's recycling center.

• Found Liberty Environmental in violation of Section 4.02 of the Solid Waste Ordinance; directed staff to issue civil infraction notice (unanimous).
• Found Lebron Trash Hauling in violation of Section 4.02 of the Solid Waste Ordinance; directed staff to issue civil infraction notice (unanimous).
• Approved one-year contract renewal for Bruce Butler to operate the Sunfield recycling center (unanimous).
• Consensus to have staff inform Grand Ledge that the County cannot assume operation of their recycling center.
• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the August 10, 2022 meeting as presented (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2022/2023 budget. The proposed budget totals $45,400,572, representing a 3.75% increase over the previous fiscal year.

• Proposed FY 2022/2023 budget of $45,400,572
• Budgeted $300,000 for a Sheriff's Department mobile command unit
• Proposed 3% cost of living pay increase for all general non-union employees
• Recognition of $3,482,500 from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to maintain a continuation budget
• Projected $1,301,448 revenue loss due to Headlee rollbacks

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed 2022/2023 General Fund Budget of $45,400,572 and millage rates, including 5.2096 mills for general operations and additional mills for debt, emergency services, juvenile justice, medical care, roads, and transit. No vote was taken; the hearing was opened and closed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Public hearing held on proposed 2022/2023 budget and millage rates
• No vote taken on budget or millage rates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss collective bargaining negotiating strategy. A closed session will be requested for this item.

• Collective Bargaining Negotiating Strategy

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners held a regular session, entered closed session for collective bargaining strategy, and unanimously directed legal counsel to draft a proposal for the Sheriff's Supervisory and Non-Supervisory bargaining units. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Entered closed session for collective bargaining strategy (unanimous)
• Directed legal counsel to draft proposal for sheriff bargaining units (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will receive updates on the Connected Michigan Action Team and Technology Services projects. The county is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) on September 9, 2022, to expand high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas.

• Broadband Wired Infrastructure Expansion RFP issuance scheduled for September 9, 2022
• Proposed broadband goal of 100 Mbps or higher for all county residents
• Specific broadband delivery plan sought for Carmel Township
• Previous recommendation of $95,545 for contractual services to fill department vacancies

The Information Technology and Communication Committee unanimously approved releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for broadband wired infrastructure expansion to seek internet service providers for unserved and underserved areas in Eaton County. The RFP includes private investment and no county funding commitment, though the Board of Commissioners may consider using American Rescue Plan funds to enhance grant applications. The committee also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and received updates on legacy system replacement projects.

• Authorized release of RFP for Broadband Wired Infrastructure Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review financial reports and staff updates. The agenda includes a discussion on the Dyer Kiln deed transfer under old business.

• Dyer Kiln Deed Transfer
• Payment of bills for August 2022
• Finance Report for August 2022

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss a semi-annual report from Healing and Recovery Services and a resolution regarding the Tri-County Office on Aging. The meeting also includes discussions on an Opioid Summit and planning for a Community Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit.

• Healing and Recovery Services Semi-Annual Report
• Tri-County Office on Aging Resolution
• Opioid Summit
• Community Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit planning
• Review of August 1, 2022 minutes

The Eaton County Health and Human Services Committee received reports on the Healing and Recovery Center's reduced occupancy due to staffing shortages, plans for a September 14 opioid summit to guide use of national settlement funds, and a crisis stabilization unit planning document. A resolution of appreciation for the retiring RESA executive director was scheduled for the November 16 board meeting. No votes were taken on these items.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the August 1, 2022 meeting as presented (unanimous).
• Scheduled a resolution of appreciation for retiring Tri-County Office on Aging Executive Director for the November 16 board meeting (discussion only, no vote).

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit application. The commission will also receive reports from the Community Development Department and the Zoning Ordinance Committee.

• Public hearing for CU-9-22-4: request by Danielle and Bryant Galbreath for a home business hair salon at 11801 Dorotha Drive, Hamlin Township

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Danielle and Bryant Galbreath to operate a home-based hair salon at 11801 Dorotha Drive in Hamlin Township. The vote was 7-1. The commission also discussed a request from Eli Miller to expedite demolition and rebuilding of his home due to mold, but took no action, referring the matter to the Zoning Ordinance Committee for review. The 2023 meeting schedule was approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-9-22-4 for home business hair salon at 11801 Dorotha Drive (7-1)
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule as presented
• Took no action on Eli Miller's request to expedite home demolition/rebuild; referred to Zoning Ordinance Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance application. The board will consider a request to modify buffer strip and parking requirements for a specific property in Brookfield Township.

• BA-9-22-4: Variance request for 8587 Narrow Lake Road regarding fence installation and a reduction to 38 parking spaces

The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance to allow a fence instead of a buffer strip at 8587 Narrow Lake Road, but denied a variance to reduce parking from 39 to 38 spaces. The fence variance passed 5-0; the parking variance was denied 3-2. The board found the parking reduction was not the minimum necessary, as the applicant could lower building occupancy to meet requirements.

• Approved variance for fence-only buffer strip at 8587 Narrow Lake Road (5-0)
• Denied variance to allow 38 parking spaces instead of required 39 (3-2)
• Approved 2023 Board of Appeals meeting dates (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. Key agenda items include the School Resource Officer contract and monthly reports on jail census and reimbursements.

• School Resource Officer contract update
• Review of jail census and reimbursement monthly reports
• Central Dispatch update including Curbside SOS implementation
• Emergency Services update
• Appointments to the Community Corrections Advisory Board

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval of a School Resource Officer contract with Waverly School District, adding a Deputy FTE fully funded by the district, contingent on final contract language. The committee also unanimously recommended three appointments to the Community Corrections Advisory Board. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Recommended approval of School Resource Officer contract with Waverly School District and addition of Deputy FTE (unanimous)
• Recommended appointments of Alicia Wesolek, Brenda Rayle, and Colette Scrimger to Community Corrections Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss FY 2021-22 budget amendments and a memorandum of agreement with Delta Township for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Capital Region Airport Authority.

• Resolution to approve FY 2021-22 Budget Amendments
• Agreement with Delta Township for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IP AWS)
• Request for Police Officers Association of Michigan and Command Officers Association of Michigan to voluntarily renegotiate collective bargaining agreements
• Ratification of Michigan Economic Development Corporation Development Projects Advisor Confidentiality Agreement
• Approval of claims and purchases

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to request voluntary reopening of collective bargaining agreements with the Police Officers Association of Michigan and Command Officers Association of Michigan to renegotiate wages and benefits only (9-2). A separate motion to provide Sheriff Road Patrol Deputies and Corrections Deputies with retention and recruitment bonuses using American Rescue Plan funds failed for lack of support. The board also approved an IPAWS alerting agreement with Delta Township, ratified a MEDC confidentiality agreement, approved FY 2021/22 budget amendments, and approved claims of $564,724.62.

• Approved resolution to request voluntary reopening of POAM and COAM contracts for wage/benefit renegotiation (9-2)
• Sheriff's request for $10,000 retention bonuses per deputy using ARP funds failed for lack of support
• Approved IPAWS MOA with Delta Township for public alert and warning (unanimous)
• Ratified MEDC Development Projects Advisor Confidentiality Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021/22 budget amendments: $5,000 for Drain Commissioner overtime and $95,545 for Technology Services contractual services (unanimous)
• Approved claims audited by Ways & Means Committee for $564,724.62 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for Theresa VanDorpe-Daust (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2022 minutes and agenda (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to review the 2022/2023 budget, including proposed salary increases and the Sheriff Cadet Program. The agenda also includes updates on health insurance expenditures, the Child Care Fund, and American Rescue Plan (ARP) requests.

• 2022/2023 Budget review including 2% to 2.75% salary increases
• American Rescue Plan update regarding a Sheriff request
• Health Insurance Update following a reported unfavorable variance of ($446,288)
• 2021/2022 Budget Amendments
• Child Care Fund update with an estimated balance of $393,791

The Ways and Means Committee voted to recommend opening the Sheriff bargaining union contracts to renegotiate wages and benefits, but did not approve the Sheriff's request for $20,000 retention bonuses per deputy. The committee also recommended approval of the 2022/23 budget with an additional 1% salary increase for all salary scales, and approved several routine items including budget amendments and claims payments.

• Recommended opening Sheriff union contracts for wage/benefit renegotiation (4-3)
• Recommended 2022/23 budget with additional 1% salary increase for all salary scales
• Approved refilling vacancies as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MEDC confidentiality agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021/22 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of claims payments totaling $10,216,665.46 (unanimous)

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed operational reports from Central Dispatch, including staffing changes and the passage of a millage on August 2. Members discussed ongoing technical projects and the implementation of new emergency communication tools.

• Millage renew and restore passed on August 2 by 75%
• Curbside SOS go live date set for September 1, 2022
• Implementation of 'Prepared' multi-media software for fire incident photos and videos
• Outdoor warning siren operational at Crandell Lake
• Board of Commissioners authorized one additional telecommunicator position

The Fire/EMS Subcommittee approved the minutes from the May 2022 meeting. The meeting focused on operational updates from Central Dispatch, including the passage of the millage renewal, new hires, and technology projects. No new business or substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of May 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive semi-annual and status reports from various county departments. The meeting includes updates on the Road Commission, Community Development, Parks, Construction Code, and the DIA.

• Road Commission Semi-Annual Report
• Community Development Report
• Parks Report
• Construction Code Report
• DIA Department Update and Financial Report

The Public Works and Planning Committee met and received updates from the Road Commission, Community Development, Construction Code Enforcement, and Resource Recovery. No formal decisions were made; the only actions were approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The Parks Commission tabled a property deed transfer for the Dyer Kiln property, and the county was notified its MMCE grant application was approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The meeting includes a review of the IPAWS Memorandum of Agreement and monthly reports on jail census and dispatch activity.

• Request for $10,000 retention funding for each Road Patrol and Corrections Deputy for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
• Review of IPAWS Memorandum of Agreement to establish Eaton County as the exclusive IPAWS Alerting Authority
• Central Dispatch report of 12,157 total telephone calls in July 2022
• Jail census report showing an average daily capacity of 47% for April
• Update on the Crandell Lake outdoor warning siren installation

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward a recommendation to the Ways and Means Committee for $10,000 annual retention payments for Road Patrol and Corrections Deputies for the current and next fiscal years. The committee also unanimously approved an IPAWS Memorandum of Agreement with Delta Township for emergency alert coordination. Monthly updates were received on dispatch, emergency services, and jail census.

• Forwarded recommendation for $10,000 annual retention payments for Road Patrol and Corrections Deputies to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved IPAWS Memorandum of Agreement with Delta Township for emergency alert system coordination (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review financial reports and discuss new business. The body is addressing a Priority Health Grant deadline and a deed transfer.

• Priority Health Grant completion deadline of August 3, 2022
• Deed transfer discussion
• Status of new zero turn lawn mower and 1-ton truck
• Parks Millage information completion
• Payment of bills for June and July 2022

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission met for the last time after being dissolved by the Board of Eaton County. They approved the agenda, minutes, and financial reports, and postponed discussion of the Dyer Kiln Historic Site deed transfer pending legal advice. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 2022 agenda and June 2022 minutes
• Received June and July 2022 Master Vouchers and Financial Reports
• Postponed deed transfer discussion for Dyer Kiln Historic Site until legal advice obtained

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will discuss a project proposal from Access Interactive Corporation. The meeting also includes an update from the Connected Michigan Action Team.

• Technology services proposal from Access Interactive Corporation totaling $95,545
• Preventative Maintenance Program costs including $28,545 for SEIM loading and monitoring
• Project-based services including $6,600 for redundant internet connection and $6,600 for DNS/DHCP troubleshooting
• Connected Michigan Action Team update

The Information Technology and Communication Committee recommended approval of a budget amendment using personnel savings to fund $95,545 in contractual services, addressing schedule concerns from vacancies. The recommendation goes to the Ways and Means Committee. The committee also discussed broadband expansion efforts, including developing an RFP for internet service providers.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended $95,545 budget amendment for contractual services to Ways and Means (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to adjust a lot line and change a business address for a construction contractor. The body will also discuss a Master Plan update and review department reports.

• Public hearing for CU-4-84: Mark Risner request for lot line adjustment and address change to 6160 S. Clinton Trail
• Discussion of Master Plan Update
• Review of CU-7-13-8 parking area inspection report
• Review of Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved a change of conditions to an existing conditional use permit for Mark Risner's excavation business, allowing a lot line adjustment and moving the business address from 6142 to 6160 S. Clinton Trail in Hamlin Township. The approval includes conditions that all local, state, and federal requirements be met and that the permit is non-transferable. The commission also discussed forming a steering committee for the Master Plan update and considered adding a second monthly meeting.

• Approved change of conditions for CU-4-84 (Mark Risner) to allow lot line adjustment and address change to 6160 S. Clinton Trail (7-0-1)
• Approved agenda for August 2, 2022 meeting
• Approved July 5, 2022 minutes as printed
• Discussed steering committee options for Master Plan update (no decision)
• Discussed potential second monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on third or fourth Tuesday (no decision)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will meet to receive a presentation regarding the kick-off of the Master Plan. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Master Plan Kick-off Meeting Presentation

The Eaton County Planning Commission held a special meeting to kick off the Master Plan update, with a presentation by Jason Ball of Rowe Professional Services. No final decisions were made, but there was consensus to consider the entire county in future land use planning. The commission discussed forming a steering committee and public engagement ideas, but tabled these for future meetings.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Hosey, supported by Mott)
• No final decision on steering committee vs. full commission leading Master Plan update
• Consensus to include entire county in future land use planning

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular scheduled meeting for August 2, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive a semi-annual report from Healing and Recovery Services and an update from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department.

• Healing and Recovery Services Semi-Annual Report
• Barry-Eaton District Health Department Update

The Health and Human Services Committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and discussion. The Healing and Recovery Center's semi-annual update was postponed to September, and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department provided information on monkeypox, noting no confirmed cases in the county.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 5, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed county parks and open space millage and the pledging of credit for Woodview Estates Drain Drainage District bonds. The meeting includes reviews of several grant applications for justice, substance abuse, and child legal representation.

• Proposed County Parks and Open Space Millage vote
• Pledging full faith and credit to Woodview Estates Drain Drainage District Bonds
• Approval of Equalization Department Fee Schedule
• FY 2021/22 Budget Amendments
• Grant applications for Raise the Age, Title IV-E, and Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Program

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved placing a 0.5-mill, 10-year parks and open space millage question on the November 8, 2022 ballot, with a 13-2 vote. The board also approved a zoning change for a 20.20-acre parcel in Bellevue Township, pledged full faith and credit for up to $735,000 in Woodview Estates Drain bonds, and authorized several grant applications and budget amendments.

• Approved placing 0.5-mill parks and open space millage on Nov. 8 ballot (13-2)
• Approved rezoning 20.20 acres at 11260 Pine Hwy from R-1 to Limited Agricultural (unanimous)
• Pledged full faith and credit for up to $735,000 Woodview Estates Drain bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $61,160 budget amendment for security cameras in court hearing rooms (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 Raise the Age grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Title IV-E legal representation grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 Byrne RSAT jail substance abuse treatment grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $155,445 Crime Victim Rights Services grant application (unanimous)

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board will vote on the FY22 Quarter 3 Report and discuss filling vacant member positions. The meeting includes a review of FY22 funding and programs and updates on specialty courts.

• Vote on FY22 Quarter 3 Report
• Filling vacant positions for communications media, workforce investment, and health/training service areas
• Review of FY22 funding and programs by Melanie Achenbach
• Updates on Adult Circuit Drug Court, J. Sauter Veterans Treatment Court, and Felony DWI Court
• Updates on Swift and Sure Program, 56-A District Hybrid Court, Domestic Violence Court, and Truancy Court

The Eaton County Community Corrections Advisory Board unanimously approved the FY22 Quarter 3 Report and recommended Alicia Wesolek, Brenda Rayle, and Colette Scrimger for appointment to fill Service Areas vacancies. The board also discussed the potential need to amend by-laws to allow Public Defender Tim Havis to attend meetings, and received program updates from specialty courts.

• Approved April 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Quarter 3 Report (unanimous)
• Recommended Wesolek, Rayle, and Scrimger for CCAB Service Areas appointments (unanimous)

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

The subcommittee met to review operational reports from Central Dispatch and project updates. Members discussed interoperability issues with Ingham County and the implementation of new dispatch software. No official actions were taken as the meeting lacked a quorum.

• Discussion of a millage renewal and restore on the August 2 ballot
• Implementation of Curbside SOS wrecker app
• Testing of 'Prepared' platform for receiving texts, videos, and photos via 911
• Proposed use of 2020 and 2021 homeland security grant money for patrol car shields, pry bars, and rams
• Review of RAVE panic button campus updates for county parks and the Delta Substation

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2022/2023 budget, American Rescue Plan updates, and a proposal to place a parks millage on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The session will also cover health insurance updates and various grant programs.

• Proposed 0.5 mill parks millage for the November 8, 2022 General Election
• 2021/2022 Budget Amendments
• 2022/2023 Budget review
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) update
• Equalization Fee Proposal

The Ways and Means Committee recommended approval of a resolution to place a County Parks and Open Space Millage on the November 8, 2022 general election ballot. The committee also recommended approval of full faith and credit for the Woodview Estates Drain Drainage District (up to $735,000), a land division fee, budget amendments, and several grant applications. All recommendations go to the full Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended parks millage ballot proposal (motion carried, Mulder opposed)
• Recommended full faith and credit for Woodview Estates Drain (up to $735,000, unanimous)
• Recommended Equalization Land Division Fee (unanimous)
• Recommended 2021/22 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended Raise the Age Grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended Title IV-E Child and Parent Legal Representation Grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended Byrne Memorial, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, and Crime Victims Rights grants as slate (unanimous)
• Recommended claims payment of $543,925.69 and immediate claims of $8,797,781.73 (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive reports from EATRAN, Parks, Construction Code, and the DIA. Discussion items include a Rural Electronics Recycling Grant amendment and a Community Development report.

• Rural Electronics Recycling Grant Amendment
• EATRAN Semi-Annual Report
• Parks Report
• Construction Code Report
• Community Development Report (DCA 7-22-2)

The Public Works and Planning Committee unanimously recommended approval of a district change amendment (DCA 7-22-2) to the Board of Commissioners. It also unanimously recommended approval of an amendment to the State Energy Great Lakes Environment Rural Recycling Program Grant. The committee supported pursuing a private grant for a fitness court at Fitzgerald Park, and heard updates from EATRAN, Parks, Construction Code, and Community Development.

• Recommended approval of DCA 7-22-2 to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amendment to State Energy Great Lakes Environment Rural Recycling Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus to pursue private grant for fitness court at Fitzgerald Park

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from the Technology Services Department and the Connected Michigan Action Team. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Connected Michigan Action Team Update
• Technology Services Department Update

The committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. Technology Services Director Eric Daley reported on Community Broadband Action Team discussions with ISPs about service expansion and potential use of ARP funds. He also noted two vacancies were filled but additional vendor services were requested due to staffing limits. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss grant recommendations for juvenile millage funding and receive a semi-annual report from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department.

• Juvenile millage grant requests totaling $337,000
• Barry-Eaton District Health Department Semi-Annual Report
• Community Mental Health Truancy Intervention Program request for $92,550
• Community Mental Health Parent-Young Child Program request for $138,700
• Eaton RESA Truancy Intervention Program request for $65,750

The Health and Human Services Committee unanimously recommended including the Juvenile Millage programs in the FY 22/23 Budget, as presented, to the Ways and Means Committee. The recommendation excludes funding for 10% indirect cost allocations in Community Mental Health continuation requests. The committee also received updates on groundwater contamination, PFAS sites, mosquito surveillance, and new health initiatives.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Juvenile Millage programs for FY 22/23 Budget to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three applications for conditional use permits and a district change amendment. The body will also review Farmland Preservation applications and receive departmental reports.

• CU-2-22-3: Request by Levi Polihouki to alter landscaping/buffering plans for a construction contractors establishment off S. Michigan Road
• CU-7-13-8: Request by Allison Barc to change ownership and add a bakery and catering services to an agricultural business at 1959 W. Kalamo Highway
• DCA-7-22-2: Request by Garett and Kellie Madry to change zoning at 11260 Pine Hwy from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Limited Agricultural (LA)

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved a change of conditions for an excavation business, a change of conditions for a farm store expansion, and a zoning change from residential to agricultural. All three applications were approved with no opposition, with one abstention on the first item.

• Approved change of conditions for excavation business (CU-2-22-3) with updated site plan requirement (8-0-1)
• Approved change of conditions for farm store with bakery and catering (CU-7-13-8) (8-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-1 to Limited Agricultural at 11260 Pine Hwy (DCA-7-22-2) (9-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a storage business. The board will determine if the property can be granted legal non-conformity status for its setback and size.

• Public hearing for BA-7-23-2: R & H Asset Group request for variance at 3301 Curtis Road
• Request to allow a 43-foot setback from the road right-of-way instead of 50 feet
• Request to operate on a 1.51-acre parcel instead of the required 2 acres
• Request to increase total building size and storage area to 9,000 square feet

The Eaton County Board of Appeals approved BA-7-22-2, granting R&H Asset Group a non-conformity appeal under Section 4.6.7. This allows the existing storage business at 3301 Curtis Road to continue as a legal non-conforming use, including the existing building setback and parcel size, and permits construction of a new building to bring total storage area to 9,000 square feet. The vote was 4-1.

• Approved non-conformity appeal BA-7-22-2 for R&H Asset Group (4-1)
• Granted legal non-conforming status to existing storage building at 43' from ROW (vs. required 50')
• Granted legal non-conforming status to parcel size of 1.51 acres (vs. required 2 acres)
• Approved expansion of storage area to 9,000 sq ft (vs. 8,000 max) via new building construction

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2022.

Emergency Communications Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed operational reports for Central Dispatch and provided updates on several technology projects. Members discussed an upcoming millage on the August ballot and the future procurement of a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

• Discussion of a millage appearing on the August ballot
• Plan to form a committee later this summer to evaluate a new CAD system
• Update on Curbside SOS mapping and ASAP to PSAP integration
• Review of RAVE Facility and RAVE Collaborate tools
• Budget discussion regarding a data channel on towers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2022 summer property tax levy and several grant applications for public safety and materials management. The meeting includes a proposal to reorganize the Parks Department and abolish the Parks Commission.

• Adoption of 2022 Summer Property Tax Levy
• Adoption of Consolidated Construction Code Ordinance
• Michigan Justice Training Competitive Grant application up to $13,545
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant application up to $5,970
• Resolution to abolish the Parks Commission and reorganize the Parks Department

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to abolish the Parks and Recreation Commission and reorganize it as a County Parks and Recreation Department under Public Act 156 of 1917, effective upon transfer of park properties. The vote was 12-3, with Commissioners Droscha, Reynnet, and Rogers voting no. The board also approved the 2022 summer property tax levy at 5.2096 mills, a $500,000 transfer from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the General Fund, and several grant applications and budget amendments.

• Abolished Parks and Recreation Commission, reorganized as Parks Department (12-3)
• Adopted 2022 summer property tax levy at 5.2096 mills (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to General Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized Michigan Justice Training grant application up to $13,545 (unanimous)
• Approved Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness grant application up to $5,970 (unanimous)
• Adopted Consolidated Construction Code Ordinance 2022-2 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021/2022 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved two Farmland and Open Space agreements (unanimous)

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Eaton County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance).

• Discussion of updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2022 summer property tax levy and the 2022/2023 budget. The body is also considering resolutions regarding farmland preservation and the transfer of surplus funds to the General Fund.

• Proposed 2022 summer property tax levy of 5.2096 mills for General County Operations
• Proposed transfer of $500,000 surplus from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the General Fund
• Farmland and Open Space applications for Scott A. Spitzley (166 acres) and Douglas J. Westondorp (134.80 acres)
• Resolution opposing House Bill 4730 regarding treasurer data provision
• Review of 2021/2022 budget amendments and 2022/2023 budget projections

The Ways and Means Committee voted to direct the Controller to develop ballot language for a 0.5-mill Eaton County Parks millage for the November 8, 2022 election, with Chairman Mulder opposed. The committee also recommended approval of the 2022 summer property tax levy, tax limitation valuations, farmland preservation agreements, a resolution opposing Michigan House Bill 4730, a delinquent tax fund transfer, and several budget and personnel actions. No final decisions were made on American Rescue Plan funding requests, including those from the Resolution Services Center and Eaton Area Senior Center.

• Directed Controller to draft 0.5-mill parks millage ballot language (6-1, Mulder opposed)
• Recommended approval of 2022 summer property tax levy resolution (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Tax Limitation Valuations Form L-4028 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Farmland and Open Space agreements for Spitzley and Westondorp (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution opposing Michigan House Bill 4730 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Delinquent Tax Fund transfer to General Fund (unanimous)
• Amended position allocation to replace Radio Manager with Public Safety Telecommunicator (unanimous)
• Extended temporary HR authority through Dec. 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on county operations. The agenda includes reports from Parks, Construction Code, and Community Development, as well as a financial update for the DIA.

• Parks Report
• Construction Code Report
• DIA Department Update and Financial Report
• Community Development Report

The committee unanimously supported a parks millage question for the November 2022 election, recommended adoption of a consolidated code enforcement ordinance, and approved awarding master plan and place making contracts to ROWE. It also recommended abolishing the Parks Commission, with one commissioner opposed.

• Supported parks millage question for November 2022 election (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of consolidated code enforcement ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing Materials Management grant application (unanimous)
• Approved continuation grants for solid waste grantees for FY 22/23 (unanimous)
• Awarded master plan and place making contracts to ROWE (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Emergency Repair Program guideline amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended resolution to abolish Parks Commission (carried, Rogers opposed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change conditions for an existing permit at 194 S. Michigan Road. The applicants seek to construct an additional building for a golf course and construction business.

• Public hearing for CU-12-09-14: request by Douglas Reaves, Russell Thorn, and Clay Carstensen to construct an additional building at 194 S. Michigan Road

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved a change of conditions to an existing conditional use permit for R&D Landscaping at 194 S. Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids Township, allowing construction of an additional building for storage. The approval was unanimous (9-0) with conditions requiring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal agencies. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission also discussed a recommendation to contract with Rowe for master plan services.

• Approved change of conditions for CU-12-09-14 to construct additional building at R&D Landscaping (9-0)
• Approved agenda for June 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2022 minutes as printed (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular scheduled meeting for June 7, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing funding requests for juvenile millage programs and receiving a semi-annual report from the Tri-County Office on Aging. The meeting also includes an appointment for the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board.

• Juvenile Millage proposals: CMH Truancy Intervention ($114,189), Eaton RESA Truancy Intervention ($65,750), CMH Parent-Young Child ($138,700), CAPCAN College Access ($10,000), and HS-MM Shared Housing Intervention ($30,000)
• Tri-County Office on Aging semi-annual report including a proposed 3% increase in Consortium Dues for fiscal year 2023
• Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board appointment
• Review of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes

The Health and Human Services Committee unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Tri-County Office on Aging annual plan. It also unanimously recommended the re-appointment of Kim Thalison to the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board for a three-year term. The committee discussed future opioid settlement funding and heard presentations from juvenile millage grant applicants, but took no formal action on those items.

• Recommended approval of Tri-County Office on Aging annual plan (unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of Kim Thalison to Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board, term expiring Aug 31, 2025 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is discussing grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services. The body is reviewing funding requests for evidence technician training and hazardous materials emergency preparedness.

• Michigan Justice Training Competitive Grant application for up to $13,545 for evidence technician training and equipment
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant application for up to $5,970 for SARA Title III response plans and LEPC operations
• Update on the implementation of Curbside SOS for towing company dispatching
• Report on the installation of an outdoor warning siren at Crandall Lake Park

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of two grant applications to the Board of Commissioners: the Michigan Justice Training Competitive Grant for Evidence Technician training and the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant for basic firefighting classes. The committee also heard updates on the sheriff's office, central dispatch, and emergency services, and noted that Eaton County was not awarded a state First Responder Training and Recruitment grant.

• Recommended approval of Michigan Justice Training Competitive Grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant application for $5,970 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The regular meeting of the Information Technology & Communication Committee scheduled for June 1, 2022, has been cancelled.

Parks Commission

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review financial reports and staff updates. The body will discuss returning the Annual Car Show to the Friends of Eaton County Parks for fundraising purposes.

• Discussion of Annual Car Show returning to Friends for fundraising
• Review of May 2022 payment of bills and finance report
• Update on SUP review

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 1, 2022, and approved the June agenda, May minutes, and the April financial report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with updates on the SUP and a possible car show.

• Approved June 2022 agenda and May 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Received April 2022 Master Voucher and Financial Report (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions, including approving budget amendments for FY 2021/2022, writing off delinquent tax receivables from 2013-2015, and authorizing multiple grant applications for court programs and veterans services. The board will also review the 2022 taxable valuation report and consider appointing a deputy county medical examiner.

• Resolution to approve FY 2021/2022 budget amendments
• Resolution to write off 2013-2015 delinquent tax receivables
• Resolution to approve County Clerk election security grant
• Resolution to approve County Veterans Services grant application
• Resolution to appoint Deputy County Medical Examiner

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request by Ernest and Caren Gurka to change a 25-acre parcel off River Road in Bellevue Township from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Limited Agricultural (LA). The board also approved several resolutions including appointing a deputy medical examiner, submitting a veterans services grant application, accepting an election security grant, amending the FY 2021-2022 budget, and writing off delinquent tax receivables. All votes were unanimous with one commissioner absent.

• Approved rezoning of 25-acre parcel off River Road, Bellevue Township from R-1 to LA (14-0)
• Appointed Dr. Christopher Hauch as Deputy County Medical Examiner effective May 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of veterans services grant application up to $77,493 for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk's HAVA election security grant application for $7,650 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget amendments for Child Care Fund 292 (unanimous)
• Approved writing off 2013-2015 delinquent tax receivables (unanimous)
• Approved claims as audited for $768,018.49 (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend action on the 2022 taxable valuation report, an equalization fee proposal, positions and health insurance updates, child care fund and public improvement updates, a county clerk election security grant, 2021/2022 budget amendments, American Rescue Plan update, and the 2022/2023 budget. The agenda includes several items that may lead to recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners.

• 2022 Taxable Valuation Report and Equalization Fee Proposal
• Positions Update and Health Insurance Update
• Child Care Fund Update and Public Improvement Update
• County Clerk Election Security Grant
• 2021/2022 Budget Amendments and American Rescue Plan Update

The committee recommended approval of the 2022 Taxable Valuation Report, 2021/22 budget amendments, an election security grant, and payment of claims totaling $11,834,692.48. It also approved refilling position vacancies and writing off $0.26 in delinquent taxes. No action was taken on the foreclosure prevention program or the Sheriff's Office step increase request.

• Recommended 2022 Taxable Valuation Report L-4046 (unanimous)
• Approved refilling position vacancies (unanimous)
• Recommended election security grant of $7,650 (unanimous)
• Recommended 2021/22 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended write-off of $0.26 delinquent tax receivables (unanimous)
• Recommended claims payment of $768,018.49 and $11,066,673.99 (unanimous)

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed emergency communications updates and discussed a proposed 911 renewal millage for the August 2, 2022 ballot. Members also addressed radio maintenance procedures following a staff retirement and the implementation of the Curbside SOS wrecker service app.

• Proposed restoration of 911 millage to .959 mills on the August 2, 2022 ballot
• Implementation of Curbside SOS wrecker service application
• Radio maintenance and support changes following John Imeson's retirement

The Eaton County Fire/EMS Subcommittee met on May 12, 2022, and approved the minutes from the February 2022 meeting. The meeting was primarily informational, with reports on dispatch operations, training, and project updates. No substantive policy decisions were made; the main action was the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of February 2022 meeting (motion by Rob Herig, carried)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will receive semi-annual reports from the Drain Commission, Parks, Construction Code, and Community Development departments, plus a financial update from the Designated Implementing Agency. The agenda is largely informational, with no major votes listed.

• Drain Commission semi-annual report covering 2021 projects and assessments
• Parks report on summer camp staffing and Fitzgerald Park lease renewal discussions
• Construction Code report on temporary plumbing inspector and inter-local agreement with Delta Township
• Community Development report on DCA 5-22-1
• DIA financial report and recycling program update

The Public Works and Planning Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of DCA 5-22-1 and a Michigan County Veterans Service grant application to the full Board of Commissioners. They also heard updates on the Drain Commission, Parks, Construction Code, and Community Development, but took no other formal actions.

• Recommended approval of DCA 5-22-1 to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Michigan County Veterans Service grant application (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services, and consider appointing Dr. Christopher Hauch as Deputy County Medical Examiner. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of Dr. Christopher Hauch as Deputy County Medical Examiner, effective May 1, 2022, replacing Dr. Patrick Hansma
• Sheriff's Office update on major incidents and Mobile Command Vehicle selection
• Central Dispatch report: 10,262 calls in April, 6,821 incidents, and ongoing radio maintenance
• Emergency Services report: ICS 300/400 training completed, summer intern selected
• Monthly reports on jail census (average 172 inmates/day) and reimbursement revenues

The committee unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Christopher Hauch as Deputy County Medical Examiner, replacing Dr. Patrick Hansma. The meeting also included updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Christopher Hauch as Deputy County Medical Examiner (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will discuss the FY 2022/2023 Computer Fund appropriation, which totals approximately $1.37 million in expenses. They will also receive an update from the Connected Michigan Action Team on broadband initiatives. The meeting includes approval of the April 6, 2022 minutes and limited public comment periods.

• FY 2022/2023 Computer Fund appropriation of $1,372,944 in expenses
• General Fund transfer of $1,197,978 to support the computer fund
• Broadband update: $250M Capital Projects Fund and $42.5B BEAD program
• Cybersecurity software contracts totaling $125,540 (e.g., Duo, Carbon Black)
• Data center and infrastructure rebuild payments of $175,000 and $189,980

The Information Technology and Communication Committee recommended the proposed FY22/23 Computer Fund appropriation of $1,372,944 to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration in the county budget. The amount was reduced by $90,000 from the original request. The committee also received updates on broadband expansion efforts and the Michigan High Speed Internet Office.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended FY22/23 Computer Fund appropriation of $1,372,944 to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, receiving staff and financial reports, and hearing public comments. They will also get an update on a special use permit (SUP) as part of old business.

• Approval of April 2022 minutes and May 2022 agenda
• Payment of bills for April 2022
• Finance report for April 2022
• Update on special use permit (SUP)

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 4, 2022, and approved the May agenda, April minutes, and the April 2022 Master Voucher and Financial Report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with updates on staff reports, a partner organization, and old business.

• Approved May 2022 agenda and April 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Received April 2022 Master Voucher and Financial Report (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits and one district change amendment. The permits were for a construction contractor establishment, a distressed vehicle transporter, and a zoning change from residential to agricultural. All motions passed unanimously with 8-0 votes.

• Approved CU-5-22-5: Conditional Use Permit for construction contractor establishment at 9668 Valley Highway, Kalamo Twp. (8-0)
• Approved CU-5-22-6: Conditional Use Permit for distressed vehicle transporter at 225 W. Five Point Highway, Walton Twp. (8-0)
• Approved DCA-5-22-1: District change from R-1 to LA for parcel 130-031-400-001-03, Bellevue Twp. (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Farm Land Preservation (PA 116) applications for Roxand and Kalamo Twps. to County Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 5, 2022, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for June 7, 2022, at the Eaton County Courthouse.

• May 5, 2022 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners meeting room, Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI

Health and Human Services Committee

The regular May 2, 2022 meeting of the Eaton County Health and Human Services Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room at the Eaton County Courthouse.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting June 6, 2022, 9:00 a.m., Board of Commissioners Room, Eaton County Courthouse

Community Correction Advisory Board

The Eaton County Community Correction Advisory Board will vote on the FY22 Quarter 2 report and the FY23 OCC grant application. They will also discuss vacant board positions, review FY22 funding and programs, and receive updates on specialty courts. The meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.

• Vote on FY22 Quarter 2 Report
• Vote on FY23 OCC Grant Application
• Vacant positions: media member, workforce investment board member, and service area members
• Review of FY22 funding and programs by Melanie Achenbach
• Specialty courts update: Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, DWI Court, Swift and Sure, Hybrid/DV Court, Truancy Court

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

The Eaton County Emergency Communications Law Enforcement Subcommittee discussed and supported implementing the Curbside SOS app for wrecker services, which would use GPS to show available tow trucks and their prices. They also reviewed a proposal to purchase a $1 million data channel for the new radio system to provide GPS location for radios, and discussed using OPS channels for multi-agency incidents. The meeting included routine operational updates and project status reports.

• Committee supported Curbside SOS app for wrecker dispatch
• Discussed $1 million data channel for radio system GPS
• Radio surcharge kept at $1.65 by Public Safety Committee
• Millage renewal on August 2, 2022 ballot
• Discussed using OPS channels for police, fire, EMS incidents

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple resolutions, including eight grant applications for court programs (drug court, sobriety court, veterans treatment court, and probation), an inter-local agreement for building inspections, and continuation of an agricultural plastic film recycling program. They will also review the 2022 equalization report, approve budget amendments, and consider a tax-exempt lease purchase agreement for public health and energy improvements.

• Resolution to approve Community Corrections Act 1988, P.A. 511 grant application
• Resolution to approve Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) Adult Circuit Drug Court application
• Resolution to approve Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Adult Circuit Drug Court application
• Resolution to approve Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) District Hybrid Court application
• Resolution to authorize application for Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program (SSSPP)

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend action on the 2021 audit report, the 2022/2023 budget, and millage renewals. The agenda also includes reports on equalization, land division fees, and the treasurer's annual report, along with updates on positions, health insurance, and public improvements.

• 2021 Audit Report
• Land Division Splits Fee Proposal
• Full Faith and Credit Bentley and DePue Drain
• 2021/2022 Budget Amendments
• Millage Renewal Update

Parks Commission

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and reviewing financial reports. They will also discuss recent developments such as a MDNR grant application, a lease extension, and the 2023 budget request, and take action on a special use permit and electing a new vice chairman.

• MDNR Grant Application submitted April 1, 2022
• Crandell Farm Lease Extension signed/submitted
• 2023 Budget Request submitted March 25, 2022
• Fitzgerald Park Lease discussion with City of Grand Ledge on April 5, 2022
• Special Use Permit (action item)

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission approved a draft Special Use Permit to be sent to MMRMA and Legal for input, and elected Droscha as Vice-Chairman. They also received financial reports, extended the Crandell Farm lease and Fitzgerald Park lease for another year, and noted the new Parks Director started March 21st.

• Approved draft Special Use Permit to send to MMRMA and Legal (motion carried)
• Elected Droscha as Vice-Chairman (motion carried)
• Approved April 2022 agenda and March 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Received March 2022 Master Voucher and Financial Report (motion carried)
• Extended Crandell Farm lease for another year
• Extended Fitzgerald Park lease with City of Grand Ledge for another year

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee is meeting to receive semi-annual and monthly reports from MSU Extension, Parks, Construction Code, DIA, Community Development, and the Landfill. The agenda includes a possible inter-local agreement for construction code inspections and a master plan update timeline. No votes are scheduled on the agenda, but reports may lead to future actions.

• MSU Extension semi-annual report
• Parks report
• Construction Code report with inter-local agreement
• DIA update and financial report
• Landfill semi-annual sampling report

Public Safety Committee

The Eaton County Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the Sheriff's Office update, monthly reports, and a recommendation on the 9-1-1 surcharge. They will also consider resolutions authorizing applications for multiple state and federal grants for drug courts, sobriety courts, and probation programs, with amounts up to $200,000 each.

• Consideration of 9-1-1 surcharge recommendation (current $1.65/month)
• Grant applications: Community Corrections Act P.A. 511 (up to $200,000)
• Grant applications: Adult Circuit Drug Court (MDCGP and Byrne JAG, up to $150,000 each)
• Grant applications: District Hybrid Court (up to $100,000)
• Grant applications: Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program (up to $150,000)

The Eaton County Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval of eight grant renewal applications for specialty courts and community corrections programs, and voted to maintain the 9-1-1 surcharge at $1.65/month. The committee also supported three Homeland Security Local Planning Committee proposals. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of 8 grant renewal resolutions (unanimous)
• Maintained 9-1-1 surcharge at $1.65/month (unanimous)
• Supported Homeland Security Local Planning Committee proposals (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Eaton County Information Technology and Communication Committee will meet to discuss the Connected Michigan Action Team update and review FY 2022/2023 computer fund budget requests. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and limited public comment periods.

• FY 2022/2023 Computer Fund Budget Requests
• Connected Michigan Action Team Update
• Approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Limited public comment periods

The committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, then discussed updates on broadband expansion and IT funding. No final decisions were made on funding or other substantive items; the Technology Services Department will develop a recommendation for future consideration.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider one appeal: a variance request from Seth and Jill Cords to create a 30,000 square foot parcel with 100 feet of road frontage at 4687 Thornton Highway in Carmel Township. The request seeks relief from minimum lot width and lot area requirements. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on variance request BA-4-22-2 by Seth and Jill Cords for 30,000 sq ft parcel at 4687 Thornton Highway, Carmel Township
• Variance sought from Zoning Ordinance Sections 7.7.1 (Minimum Lot Width) and 7.7.2 (Minimum Lot Area)

The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request by Seth and Jill Cords to create a 30,000 square foot parcel with 100 feet of road frontage at 4687 Thornton Highway in Carmel Township. The variance was granted unanimously (5-0) to allow the sale of the property, which would otherwise not meet minimum lot width and area requirements. The board found practical difficulty and unique circumstances, noting the property issue dated back to the 1970s. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Approved variance BA-4-22-2 for Seth and Jill Cords to create a 30,000 sq ft parcel at 4687 Thornton Highway (5-0)
• Approved agenda for April 5, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2022 meeting with attorney-recommended clerical changes

Emergency Communications Subcommittee

The Eaton County Emergency Communications Subcommittee discussed a proposed $1 million data channel for the radio system, which would enable GPS tracking of portable radios and emergency button locations. The group raised no objections to keeping the surcharge rate at $1.65 to fund it. They also reviewed operational updates, including a dispatcher promotion, a returning dispatcher, and the upcoming millage renewal on the August 2022 ballot.

• Data channel purchase estimated at $1 million, possibly funded by surcharge revenue
• Dispatcher Jess Nunham promoted to supervisor, effective 4/25/22
• Cassandra Yarger returning to dispatch in April after leaving last fall
• Millage renewal on August 2022 ballot
• Fire/EMS communication with law enforcement on ops channels discussed

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved placing two millage renewal and restoration questions on the August 2, 2022 primary ballot: one for 9-1-1 and central dispatch services (0.95 mill) and one for juvenile services (0.35 mill). The board also approved several other items, including grant applications, a contract renewal, budget amendments, and a project development agreement with Johnson Controls.

• Approved placing 9-1-1 millage renewal/restoration (0.95 mill) on Aug. 2 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved placing juvenile millage renewal/restoration (0.35 mill) on Aug. 2 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 first responder recruitment/training grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $220,200 Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application for Crandell Park (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Sept. 30, 2021 audit (unanimous)
• Approved appraisal services contract renewal with Accurate, max $23,200 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/2022 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls public health/energy improvements project development (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Eaton County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to review the September 30, 2021 audit, discuss positions and health insurance updates, and consider a Johnson Controls performance contracting project. They will also review budget amendments, an appraisal services contract renewal, a Sheriff's Office video technology contract, and 2022/2023 budget personnel estimates. The agenda includes several routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• September 30, 2021 audit report presented by Rehmann
• Johnson Controls Performance Contracting Project Development Agreement (approx. $4.9 million, budget-neutral)
• 2021/2022 budget amendments
• Appraisal services contract renewal
• Sheriff's Office video technology contract

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously recommended approval of the September 30, 2021 audit report (contingent on final report), refilled position vacancies, approved the base public improvement project with supplemental options, approved budget amendments, an appraisal services contract, a five-year Axon contract for body cameras and tasers, and payment of claims totaling $10,619,189.79. It also recommended resolutions for 911 and Juvenile Millage renewals for the August election, contingent on legal counsel review. The committee discussed sheriff's office staffing shortages and health insurance cost overruns but took no action on those items.

• Recommended acceptance of Sept 30, 2021 audit report, contingent on final report (unanimous)
• Approved refilling position vacancies as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of base public improvement project with supplemental options 1-3 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021/22 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of appraisal services contract renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 5-year Axon contract for body cameras, dash cameras, tasers (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of claims payment of $477,213.52 and immediate claims of $10,619,189.79 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 911 and Juvenile Millage renewal resolutions for August election, contingent on legal review (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee recommended approval of a resolution authorizing an MDNR Trust fund grant application for development at Crandell Park and scheduled a public hearing for March 16, 2022. They also heard reports on road projects, bridge conditions, and a new parks director hire. No other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of MDNR Trust fund grant application for Crandell Park (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 16, 2022 at 7:00pm on the proposed grant project

Health and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners' Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to review routine business, including approving prior minutes and hearing a semi-annual report from Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services (ECHRS). The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed beyond the report.

• Approval of February 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• ECHRS Semi-Annual Report presentation
• Limited public comment periods

The Health and Human Services Committee met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Martha Richard of Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services provided a semi-annual update, reporting a $1 million operating loss due to pandemic-related costs and staffing shortages, partially offset by COVID relief funding. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee reviewed updates on the Jail and Youth Facility Security System project and the Sheriff's Office personnel vacancies. Discussions also covered central dispatch radio updates, emergency service grants, and public defender standards.

• Sheriff’s Office grant application for $20,000 for Tri-County Dive Team scuba gear
• Jail and Youth Facility Security System project contract execution
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant and Homeland Security Grant applications
• Central Dispatch mobile radio update project delay due to COVID-19 staffing
• Six current vacancies in the Sheriff's Office road patrol

The Public Safety Committee unanimously accepted a state grant for first responder training and recruitment, if awarded, which could provide up to $100,000 per category. The committee also discussed Sheriff's Office staffing challenges, reviewed the jail security project, and heard a recommendation to keep the 9-1-1 surcharge at $1.65/month, with final consideration set for April. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted state grant for first responder training/recruitment, if awarded (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Eaton County Information Technology and Communication Committee is meeting to discuss the Board of Commissioners' Room technology project and a broadband survey update. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and limited public comment. The attached documents detail a $17,352.10 proposal for boardroom video equipment and a broadband action plan based on a county survey.

• Board of Commissioners' Room technology project: $17,352.10 proposal from Third Coast Tech for video display and livestreaming equipment
• Broadband survey update: 1,322 households surveyed; 90.28% have broadband access, 74% subscribe, 50% say service doesn't meet needs
• Approval of December 1, 2021 and January 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• SolidCircle cost estimate for ECU case management system: $35,000 implementation plus $6,000 annual support
• Limited public comment periods

The committee voted unanimously to create a Community Broadband Action Team with four initial members to facilitate broadband recommendations. It also unanimously recommended approval of a $35,000 software development proposal (plus $6,000 annual maintenance) for the Prosecutor's Economic Crimes Unit to the Ways and Means Committee. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the agenda and prior minutes.

• Created Community Broadband Action Team with four members (unanimous)
• Recommended ECU software development proposal to Ways and Means (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of Dec 1, 2021 and Jan 5, 2022 meetings

Parks Commission

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to elect 2022 officers, approve the consent agenda, and review financial reports. They will also discuss several items including a grant application, a farming lease extension, and capital requests for FY 2023.

• Election of 2022 Commission Officers
• Payment of Bills and Finance Report for Dec 2021/Jan-Feb 2022
• 2022 MDNR Grant Application Public Input Session
• Crandell Farming Lease Extension Approval
• FY 2023 Capital Requests Discussions

The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission voted to decline $70,000 from Kiwanis Manor for a trail feasibility study after the County Board of Commissioners did not approve the funding. They also approved a one-year extension of the Crandell farming lease with Duane Smuts. The commission re-elected its 2021 officers for 2022 and received financial reports. A new parks director, Travis Keeton, was announced to start March 21, 2022.

• Declined $70,000 Kiwanis Manor trail study funds (motion carried)
• Extended Crandell Farming Lease with Duane Smuts for one year (motion carried)
• Re-elected 2021 officers for 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved March 2022 agenda and December 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Received December 2021, January 2022, February 2022 financial reports (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Hamlin Township, Mark Howell, and Vance Saunders regarding the Planning Commission's decision to allow an agricultural business (hemp processing) at 6924 Peck Road. The board will also elect officers and approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on appeal BA-2-22-1 regarding CU-12-21-11 for hemp processing at 6924 Peck Road, parcel 160-018-400-055-03, Section 18, Hamlin Township
• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of March 1, 2022 agenda
• Approval of December 7, 2021 meeting minutes

The Eaton County Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to sustain the Planning Commission's decision to grant a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an agricultural business (hemp processing) at 6924 Peck Road in Hamlin Township. The Board denied the appeal brought by Hamlin Township and two individuals, finding the applicants were not aggrieved parties and that the Planning Commission did not err in its decision. The Board also elected officers and approved the agenda and prior minutes.

• Denied appeal BA-2-22-1, sustaining Planning Commission's CUP for hemp processing at 6924 Peck Road (5-0)
• Found individual applicants Mark Howell and Vance Saunders not aggrieved parties (5-0)
• Elected Nikki Chmielewski as Chairperson, Donald Chase as Vice Chair, April Stopczynski as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for March 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting as written (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed off-road vehicle ordinance and consider several resolutions, including grant applications, budget amendments, and a county plumbing code ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and appointments.

• Public hearing on Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance
• Resolution to approve FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Region 1 Subrecipient Agreement
• Resolution to approve Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant Application
• Resolution to approve Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Application
• Resolution to approve FY 2022 Budget Amendments

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance authorizing and regulating off-road vehicles (ORVs) on certain county roads, with a 12-3 roll call vote. The ordinance includes operating conditions such as a 25 mph speed limit, helmet requirements, and a $250-$500 fine for violations. The board also approved amendments to the ordinance, including a requirement to yield to pedestrians and maintain a 3-foot distance from bicycles, and removed Love Road in Bellevue from the list of prohibited roads.

• Approved the Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance as amended, with a 12-3 roll call vote.
• Approved an amendment requiring ORVs to maintain at least 3 feet of distance from bicycles and yield to pedestrians.
• Approved an amendment to remove Love Road, Bellevue, from the list of prohibited roads.
• Rejected a motion to remove the minimum operator age of 12 from the ordinance.
• Approved an amendment to the County Plumbing Code, making violations a municipal civil infraction with fines from $100 to $500.
• Approved a resolution to enter into a sub-recipient agreement with Ingham County for the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program.
• Approved a resolution to apply for a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant of up to $20,000 for dive suits.
• Approved 2021/2022 budget amendments, including $1.3 million for a temporary retention and recruitment premium program.

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

The Eaton County Emergency Communications Fire/EMS Subcommittee approved new committee representatives, replacing retired Mike Roman with John Kahler, and tabled a countywide fire reporting system until a new CAD is selected. The committee also discussed operational updates, including increased call volumes, radio issues, and staffing.

• Approved committee representative changes: John Kahler replaces Mike Roman (motion carried)
• Tabled countywide fire reporting system discussion until new CAD is selected
• Approved minutes from November 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 2040 hrs (motion carried)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Eaton County Public Works and Planning Committee will consider an ordinance that makes plumbing code violations municipal civil infractions with fines from $100 to $500, and will hear updates from EATRAN, Parks, Construction Codes, and the Designated Implementing Agency (DIA), including a solid waste ordinance hearing. The agenda also includes approval of the January 12, 2022 minutes and public comment periods.

• Ordinance to amend Michigan Plumbing Code to set civil fines ($100-$500) for violations
• EATRAN semi-annual report
• Parks report (including Crandall Park trail and lease with Charlotte Optimist Club)
• Solid Waste Ordinance hearing (Lebron)
• Construction Code report with plumbing code update

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee approved its agenda and prior minutes, received updates from the health department and education agency, and discussed opioid settlement planning. The only substantive action was recommending Barbara Smith's appointment to the Tri-County Aging Advisory Council.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended Barbara Smith to Tri-County Aging Advisory Council, 3-year term expiring Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Eaton County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, including a private grant application, and the Jail and Youth Facility Security System Project. They will also receive monthly reports on reimbursement, jail census, and court security, along with updates from Central Dispatch, Emergency Services, and the Public Defender. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Sheriff's Office private grant application
• Jail and Youth Facility Security System Project
• Monthly reports: reimbursement, jail census, court security
• Central Dispatch update
• Emergency Services update

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Sheriff's Office to apply for a $20,000 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for scuba gear for the Tri-County Dive Team. They also unanimously approved resolutions for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security grants. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Recommended approval of $20,000 grant application for scuba gear (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for Hazardous Materials and Homeland Security grants (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings for four conditional use permit requests. The body will also conduct nominations and elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.

• CU-2-22-1: Home business (hair salon) at 1950 Gidner Road, Carmel Township
• CU-2-22-2: Surface mine at 8645 Kelly Highway, Vermontville Township
• CU-2-22-3: Construction contractors establishment and equipment storage off S. Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids Township
• CU-2-22-4: Event venue, winery, and u-pick orchard at 19 E. Five Point Highway, Eaton Township
• CU-10-17-18: Request by Bellevue Stone Products and Reinhart Robert Cook to transfer a surface mine operator permit

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved four conditional use permits: a home-based hair salon, a surface mine, an excavation business, and a commercial recreation facility/winery. All approvals were unanimous (9-0) and included specific conditions. The commission also approved transferring a surface mine permit and recommended beginning the process to update the county Master Plan.

• Approved CU-2-22-1: Home business (hair salon) at 1950 Gidner Road, Eaton Township, with conditions (9-0)
• Approved CU-2-22-2: Surface mine at 8645 Kelly Highway, Vermontville Township, with berm plan condition (9-0)
• Approved CU-2-22-3: Construction contractors establishment off S. Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids Township, with site plan and screening conditions (9-0)
• Approved CU-2-22-4: Commercial recreation facility/winery at 19 E. Five Point Highway, Eaton Township, with parking plan and license conditions (9-0)
• Approved transfer of CU-10-17-18 surface mine permit from Bellevue Stone Products to Reinhart Robert Cook (9-0)
• Recommended beginning process to update Eaton County Master Plan (9-0)
• Elected Brian Ross as Chairperson, Ben Tirrell as Vice-Chairperson, Michael Hosey as Secretary
• Approved December 7, 2021 minutes with amendment (9-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Grant closeout. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments, borrowing resolutions for delinquent taxes, and various facility and service contracts.

• Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Grant Closeout
• 2022 Borrowing Resolution for 2021 Delinquent Taxes
• FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendments
• Jail and Youth Facility Security System Replacement Project Contract
• Optimist Park Lease Agreement

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,968,714 contract with Accurate Controls, Inc. to replace electronic security systems at the Eaton County Jail and Youth Facility. The board also authorized the 2022 borrowing resolution for delinquent taxes, approved several budget amendments, and appointed a new part-time District Court Magistrate. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $1,968,714 contract with Accurate Controls, Inc. for jail and youth facility security system replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Borrowing Resolution for 2021 delinquent taxes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/2022 budget amendments including $775,000 transfer for jail security project (unanimous)
• Appointed Bobby Ficklin, Jr. as part-time District Court Magistrate (unanimous)
• Approved Greater Lansing Regional Committee Stormwater Program MOA renewal (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year Optimist Park lease agreement with Charlotte Optimist Club (unanimous)
• Approved utility right-of-way easement for emergency alert siren at Crandell Park (unanimous)
• Approved $691,327.86 in claims as audited (unanimous)

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board is meeting to vote on the FY22 Quarter 1 Report and address two vacant member positions. The session includes a review of FY22 funding and programs and updates on specialty courts.

• Vote on FY22 Quarter 1 Report
• Vacant positions for a communications media member and a workforce investment board member
• Review of FY22 funding and programs
• Updates on Adult Circuit Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Felony DWI Court, Swift and Sure Program, 56-A District Hybrid and Domestic Violence Court, and Truancy Court

The Eaton County Community Corrections Advisory Board unanimously approved the FY22 Quarter 1 report, which showed enrollment on track. The board also scheduled future voting meetings and discussed program certifications and specialty court updates. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved October 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Quarter 1 Report (unanimous)

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

The subcommittee discussed radio communications, including the use of dynamic zones and the implementation of the TAC 2 policy. Members decided to reactivate the TAC 2 policy on February 1, 2022, to improve scene safety during critical incidents.

• Reactivation of the TAC 2 radio policy scheduled for February 1, 2022
• Tornado siren work continues at Crandell Lake Park pending board of commissioner easement approval
• Formation of a committee to evaluate a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system
• FY-20 grant funds remain available for law enforcement terrorism prevention
• Election of committee officers: Larry Weeks (Chairman), Jeff Cook (Vice Chair), and Richard Barry (Secretary)

The Law Enforcement Subcommittee agreed to reactivate the TAC 2 encrypted talk group policy starting February 1, 2022, after discussion about its use during critical incidents. Members also approved the October meeting minutes, kept the same officers, and received updates on dispatch staffing, radio maintenance, and a new CAD committee.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to reactivate TAC 2 policy effective Feb. 1, 2022
• Kept same officers: Chairman Larry Weeks, Vice Chair Jeff Cook, Secretary Richard Barry
• Reappointed Paul Brentar and Chris Blievernicht as Central Dispatch Subcommittee reps
• Noted FY-19 grant closed with gunshot box for ECSO

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss financial updates, including a resolution for borrowing against 2021 delinquent taxes and 2021/2022 budget amendments. The agenda also includes updates on the American Rescue Plan Act and employee recruiting and retention initiatives.

• Delinquent Tax Borrowing Resolution for 2021 taxes
• 2021/2022 Budget Amendments
• American Rescue Plan Act Final Rule discussion
• Employment Recruiting and Retention Initiative
• 2022 Remonumentation Program Resolutions

The committee recommended approval of several items to the Board of Commissioners, including a $10 million maximum standard allowance for ARPA lost revenue, a temporary employee recruitment and retention program with $250 monthly payments, and a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 for the Jail Health Coordinator. They also recommended approval of the 2022 borrowing resolution, budget amendments, reappointments to the Historical Commission, and payment of claims totaling $10,234,099.68. All motions carried unanimously except the hiring bonus, which passed with one nay.

• Recommended approval of Bobby Ficklin Jr. as Part-Time District Court Attorney Magistrate (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Borrowing Resolution and Administrative Fund resolution (unanimous)
• Recommended use of $10M maximum standard allowance for ARPA lost revenue (unanimous)
• Authorized development of employee recruitment and retention program with $250/month for full/part-time employees (unanimous)
• Approved refilling position vacancies as presented (unanimous)
• Approved hiring bonus up to $10,000 for Jail Health Coordinator (6-1, Brehler nay)
• Recommended approval of remonumentation representative and surveyor agreements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021/22 budget amendments (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss the Greater Lansing Regional Committee Memorandum of Agreement renewal and the Optimist Park Lease. The meeting also includes reports from the Construction Code, DIA, and Community Development departments.

• Greater Lansing Regional Committee Memorandum of Agreement Renewal
• Optimist Park Lease
• Construction Code Report
• DIA Financial Report
• Community Development Report

The Public Works and Planning Committee recommended approval of several items to the Board of Commissioners, including a 10-year lease with the Charlotte Optimist Club, a utility right-of-way easement for Crandall Park, a household hazardous waste vendor contract amendment, and a GLRC stormwater MOU. It also recommended Denise Tanner's appointment to the Construction Code Board of Appeals. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Charlotte Optimist Club 10-year lease (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of utility right-of-way easement for Crandall Park (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of household hazardous waste vendor contract amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of GLRC stormwater MOU through April 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Recommended Denise Tanner to Construction Code Board of Appeals, term to Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee scheduled for January 10, 2022, has been cancelled.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The body is discussing a security system project for the jail and youth facility and a proposed ORV ordinance.

• Jail and Youth Facility Security System Project contract recommendation for Accurate Controls, Inc.
• Proposed amendment to Sheriff’s Office fee schedule for contracted patrol from $55/hour to $60/hour
• Proposed public hearing on draft ORV Ordinance scheduled for February 16, 2022
• Recommendation to apply for American Rescue Plan Act supplemental grant funds through the EMPG
• Installation of a tornado siren at Crandall Lake Park

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved hiring two road patrol candidates at greater than entry-level pay, as requested by Sheriff Reich. The committee also recommended approval of revised costs for the jail and youth facility security system project, which exceed reserved funds by about $800,000, to the Ways and Means Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved hiring two road patrol candidates at greater than entry-level pay (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of revised jail and youth facility security system project costs to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Commission will elect 2022 officers and review December 2021 financial reports. New business includes a Kiwanis Manor proposal for the Regional Connector Trail and a 2022 MDNR grant application regarding Crandell Fishing Pier.

• Election of 2022 Commission Officers
• Kiwanis Manor Proposal – Regional Connector Trail
• 2022 MDNR Grant Application - Crandell Fishing Pier
• Parks Director Transition
• “Restore our Parks” Long Term Revenue Subcommittee Public Opinion Survey

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Eaton County Planning Commission for Tuesday, January 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners meeting room.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular scheduled meeting for January 4, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct organizational business for the new year. This includes electing a Vice Chairperson, forming the Committee on Committees, and establishing the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Deposit of County Funds Resolution
• Senior Citizens Tax Payment Resolution
• Appointment of commissioners to various boards with $35.00 per diem plus mileage
• Establishment of 2022 committee assignments

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting for 2022, electing Brian Lautzenheiser as Vice-Chairperson and approving several routine resolutions. The board also amended its rules of procedure, including removing remote participation for members, limiting public comment to 3 minutes, and adopting gender-neutral pronouns. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Elected Brian Lautzenheiser as Vice-Chairperson for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved continuing current committee assignments and 2022 meeting schedules (unanimous)
• Amended rules to remove remote participation option for members (unanimous)
• Amended rules to limit public comment to 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended rules to use gender-neutral pronouns (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 22-1-1 allowing County Treasurer to deposit and withdraw funds (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 22-1-2 deferring property tax payments for seniors and qualified individuals until April 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 22-1-3 continuing the Human Services Collaborative Council for another year (unanimous)