Eaton County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several committee reports, including budget amendments and public safety agreements. The meeting includes decisions on professional services contracts and police service agreements for Windsor Charter Township.

• Professional Planning Services Agreement with Williams and Works, Inc.
• Windsor Charter Township Police Services Agreement
• FY 23/24 Budget Amendments
• State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Agreement (SLCGP)
• Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreement for T. Winslow

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is discussing early contract negotiations for Sheriff Command and Non-Supervisory bargaining units to address recruitment and retention. The meeting also covers budget amendments, health insurance reports, and a farmland preservation application.

• Proposed 2% increase in weekly short-term disability rate from $565 to $580
• Farmland and Open Space application for +/- 46 acres in Eaton Rapids Township (Troy D Winslow)
• Request to extend Controller's flexibility for recruitment and retention through December 31, 2024
• Resolution to approve Windsor Charter Township Police Services Agreement
• Resolution to approve interim agreement for the operation of the Youth Facility

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss a strategic plan recommendation for parks and review the landfill semi-annual monitoring report. The meeting also includes financial reports for the DIA, Parks, and Construction Code/Planning and Zoning departments.

• Parks Workgroup strategic plan recommendation
• Landfill Semi-Annual Monitoring Report
• Construction Code/Planning and Zoning finance report
• DIA finance report
• Parks finance report

Public Safety Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management. Key agenda items include a police services contract for Windsor Township and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.

• Windsor Township Police Services Contract for $123,735.00
• State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) update
• Sheriff's Office update
• Central Dispatch update
• Emergency Management update

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates from the Communications and Technology Services directors. Key discussion items include MMRMA grant applications and requests for 2022/2023 rollover funds for various technology projects.

• MMRMA grant application updates for 50% reimbursement of projects
• Rollover fund requests for Facilities Management Solution and Sheriff's Department finger printer reader
• Rollover fund requests for redundant internet and firewall firmware updates
• New project requests for backup storage and Civic Rec
• Update on website revamp process with Civic Plus

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two requests to change conditions on existing conditional use permits. The body will also discuss the Master Plan.

• CU-4-16-5: Request by Michael Middaugh and Katie Baum to construct a lean-to at 2355 S. Royston Road, Eaton Rapids Township
• CU-1-97-2: Request by Nashville Construction to construct a 24’ x 70’ addition at 11205 Lawrence Highway, Kalamo Township
• Discussion of the Master Plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review an appeal by Drew Marks regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a private campground. The board will determine if the Planning Commission's decision to approve the permit was inconsistent with zoning ordinances or based on an error of fact.

• BA-12-23-4: Appeal by Drew Marks regarding Conditional Use Permit CU-10-23-7 for a private camping facility at 11066 W. St. Joe Highway

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing a resolution to continue the Human Services Collaborative Council. The committee is also considering an amendment to extend the Medical Examiner services agreement with Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association.

• Resolution to continue the Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council
• Medical Examiner contract extension with Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association at an annual rate of $312,123.22
• Update on the Eaton County Opioid Settlement Fund strategic planning regarding approximately $7.1 million in expected funds
• Appointment of Jason White to the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Zoning Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss potential amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The discussion covers a range of land use regulations and administrative updates.

• Surface Mines (Sec. 14.25) Conditional Use Permit time frame
• Communication Towers (Sec. 14.27) landscaping requirements
• Agricultural Businesses (Sec. 14.1) language updates
• Lot combinations for properties created between 1981 and March 31, 1997
• Duplex regulations in Low Density Residential (R-1) Zoning District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to develop a strategic plan for opioid settlement funds and approve FY 23/24 budget amendments. The meeting also includes reviews of permitting fee revisions and various contract renewals.

• Resolution to begin development of an Eaton County Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan
• Annual revision of permitting fees for the Construction Code & Planning and Zoning Department
• FY 23/24 Budget Amendments and Pre-Trial Services FY 23/24 Budget Amendment
• Canteen Food Services contract renewal
• Application for a Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreement - Winslow

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss 2023/2024 budget amendments and receive updates from the Human Resources, Finance, and Public Improvement directors. The meeting includes reviews of the apportionment report and committee appointments.

• 2023/2024 Budget Amendments
• Human Resources Director update on positions and holiday schedule
• Finance Director update on health insurance and Child Care Fund
• Public Improvement update
• Review of bills

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will discuss a proposal from BS&A for an online permitting platform and an amendment to permitting fees. The body will also review reports from the Drain Commission, Parks, and Landfill monitoring.

• BS&A Online permitting proposal totaling $12,470 plus $170 travel expenses
• Proposed Permitting Fees Amendment
• Greater Lansing Regional Committee Memorandum of Agreement Renewal
• CARTS committee appointment
• Drain Commission and Landfill Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a postponed request for a township hall and residential transfer station. The body will also discuss upcoming Master Plan open houses.

• Public hearing for CU-10-23-6: Walton Township request for a government facility and open air storage at 6966 S. Stine Road

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing a proposal to develop a three-year strategic plan for using opioid settlement funds. This process involves the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and technical assistance from the Michigan Association of Counties.

• Development of a three-year county-wide strategic plan for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Expected receipt of over $7.1 million in opioid settlement funds over 18 years
• Annual expected distribution of approximately $397,000 from settlement funds
• Recommendation of John Forell to the Department of Human Services Board
• Recommendation of Sue Hoffman to the Tri-County Aging Consortium Advisory Council

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss the procurement of 100 Roman Teacher Aid Kits for county buildings and vehicles. The meeting also includes updates on Central Dispatch technology and Community Corrections grants.

• Proposed purchase of 100 Roman Teacher Aid Kits for $11,278.50
• Clinton-Eaton CAD Provider Agreement discussion
• RAVE Mobile Safety and portable communication connectivity solutions
• Community Corrections Grant for Pretrial Services request
• Community Corrections Advisory Board appointment for a Defense Attorney

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Communications and Technology Services directors. Discussion items include the implementation of Cloud Search and Property Alert for the Register of Deeds Office and the Delta Township Substation Network Move.

• Proposed Cloud Search and Property Alert for Register of Deeds Office
• Delta Township Substation Network Move
• Technology MMRMA Grant Application Submissions
• Cellular Booster Installation Update
• Aerial Imagery Status Update

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board will vote on the FY23 Q4 Report and review funding and grant awards for FY23 and FY24. Members will discuss updates regarding specialty courts and a memo on transfers to problem-solving courts. The board is also seeking to fill a vacant position for a communications media member.

• Vote on FY23 Q4 Report
• Review of FY23 funding and FY24 grant awards
• Updates on Adult Circuit Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and Felony DWI Court
• Discussion of Transfers to Problem-Solving Courts Memo
• Filling of one vacant CCAB position for a communications media member

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss updates to the Master Plan. The discussion focuses on transportation, public services, and land use chapters.

• Master Plan Update: Chapter 8 Transportation
• Master Plan Update: Chapter 9 Public Services
• Master Plan Update: Chapter 12 Land Use

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on CDBG Emergency Repair Program housing funds. The body is also considering resolutions regarding solar and wind development control, budget amendments, and various service agreements.

• Public hearing on Expenditure of CDBG Emergency Repair Program Housing Funds
• Resolution opposing legislation preempting local control for solar and wind developments
• Resolution to approve FY 23/24 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to waive vital record fees for residents experiencing financial hardships
• Resolution to approve Prosecutor’s Economic Crimes Unit Lease Agreement

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 will discuss the creation of an Environmental Sustainability Director position to replace the Resource Recovery Coordinator. Members will also review budget amendments and several intergovernmental agreements.

• Proposal to create an Environmental Sustainability Director position (Grade 10)
• Resolution to waive vital record fees for residents with financial hardships
• Resolution to approve Prosecutor’s Economic Crimes Unit lease agreement
• Resolution to extend police services agreement with Delta Charter Township
• 2023/2024 Budget Amendments

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will discuss a resolution to maintain local control over the siting and zoning of solar and wind developments. The body will also review a recommendation to create a new Environmental Sustainability Director position.

• Resolution opposing legislation that would make the Michigan Public Service Commission the sole regulating authority for solar and wind projects
• Recommendation to replace the Resource Recovery Coordinator with an Environmental Sustainability Director
• Planning Commission approvals for conditional use permits in Eaton Rapids Twp., Brookfield Twp., and Sunfield Twp.
• Report on 96 county-wide housing starts for 2023
• Update on the 2024 EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant application

Public Safety Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss a one-year extension of the Delta Charter Township police services agreement through September 30, 2025. The agenda also includes updates on the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services.

• Proposed one-year police services contract extension for Delta Charter Township
• Grant application for a Mobile Command Unit not to exceed $900,000
• Appropriation of $60,000 from Fund Balance Carryover for a Mobile Command Unit
• Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad Offset discussion
• Central Dispatch updates on Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) replacement

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee is discussing a transition to the Karpel Solutions 'Prosecutor' system. The body is also reviewing updates to county branding, web analytics, and broadband.

• Proposed $50,000 contract with Karpel Solutions for Prosecutor case management system
• Barry-Eaton District Health Department Support Services Agreement
• Broadband update
• Security Incident Response Plan update
• Cell signal mapping

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission is reviewing four applications for conditional use permits. These requests involve government facilities, a private camping site, and a construction contractor establishment.

• CU-4-16-5: Request to reconstruct a larger pole building at 2355 S. Royston Road
• CU-10-23-5: Request for property line adjustment and addition to Brookfield Township Hall at 8037 Brookfield Road
• CU-10-23-7: Request for private camping at 11066 W. St. Joe Hwy.
• CU-10-23-6: Request for township hall and residential transfer station at 6966 S. Stine Road

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a semi-annual report from Community Mental Health. Members will also consider appointments for various county boards and councils.

• Community Mental Health Semi-Annual Report
• Department of Human Services Board appointment: Leonard Peters
• Tri-County Aging Consortium Advisory Council re-appointment: Sue Hoffman
• Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the FY 2023-2024 budget and winter tax rates. The meeting includes discussions on public safety agreements, budget amendments, and various intergovernmental contracts.

• Resolution to adopt the FY 2023-2024 Eaton County Budget and Winter Tax Rates
• Police services agreements for Oneida Township and Vermontville Village
• Resolution to approve 2022-2023 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to approve Intensive Detention Reentry Program (IDRP) Agreement
• Resolution to approve Scrap Tire Recycling Grant Application

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming budget and tax rates, as well as several police and school service agreements. The body is also considering a resolution for one-time emergency pay for essential employees following a severe weather event on August 24, 2023.

• 2023/2024 Budget and Winter Tax Rates
• Police services agreements for Oneida Township and Vermontville Village
• Maple Valley School Resource Officer Agreement
• Grand Ledge School Contract for the Child Care Fund
• Carmel Township Hall Agreement for early voting

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will review reports from the MSU Extension, Parks, and Construction Code departments. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Emergency Housing Program and a noncompliance hearing for Liberty Landfill.

• Public hearing for the Emergency Housing Program
• SWOR noncompliance hearing regarding Liberty Landfill
• EGLE Grant update including a $68,000 award for a truck and trailer
• Proposed application for the 2024 EGLE Scrap Tire Grant
• Discussion on the Eaton County Master Plan update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposed total budget of $92,042,141 for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding 'Truth in Budgeting' and the proposed spending plan.

• Proposed total budget of $92,042,141, a $13.0 million increase over the prior year
• $10.0 million in State funding for Youth Facility expansion construction
• $3,082,500 in one-time Federal ARPA funding
• General fund budget of $47,160,901, including $31.4 million for salaries and fringes
• First annual debt payment of $491,507 for the Johnson Controls Solar and Energy Efficiency project

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners held a special session and presented the proposed 2023/2024 General Fund budget of $92,042,141. A public hearing on the budget and millage rates received no public comment. The board announced it will adopt the budget and the December 1, 2023 millage rates at its regular meeting on September 20, 2023.

• Scheduled adoption of the 2023/2024 budget and Dec 1, 2023 millage rates for the Sept 20 regular meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is discussing several inter-local agreements for police services and a contract extension for the Westside Residential Alternative to Prison (WRAP) program. The body is also reviewing updates for Central Dispatch and Emergency Services.

• Proposed WRAP agreement extension with MI Department of Corrections through September 30, 2024
• Proposed Maple Valley School Resource Officer agreement at a rate of $398 per actual day
• Proposed Oneida Township Police Services Agreement with a $45,000 allocation
• Proposed Village of Vermontville police services agreement not to exceed $10,000
• Discussion of a Mobile Command Unit for the Sheriff's Office

The committee voted unanimously to recommend several police service agreements and an emergency management policy to the Board of Commissioners. Members also received monthly reports from the Sheriff, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services Manager.

• Recommended approval of WRAP Agreement extension (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Maple Valley School Resource Officer Agreement (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Oneida Township Police Services Agreement (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Vermontville Village Police Services Agreement (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Emergency Management Program Policy (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Work Agreement for the FEMA EMP Grant (Unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will receive updates from the Communications Director and Technology Services Director. Discussions include network upgrades and a substation move. The meeting also includes a demonstration of a damage assessment application.

• Network upgrades for Health Department
• Delta Township Substation move
• Printer audit update
• EOC Activation Participation damage assessment application demo

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 2, 2023. Members received reports on network upgrades at Health Department offices and a demonstration of a storm damage assessment application.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a surface mine. The commission will also review a farmland preservation application.

• Public hearing for CU-9-23-4: Crandell Brothers Trucking request for a surface mine at 3659 E. Clinton Trl., 3861 E. Clinton Trl., 455 S. Stewart Rd., and 710 S. Perkey Rd.
• Farmland Preservation (PA 116) application for Winslow, parcel 120-003-400-001-02 (11.61 acres)
• Special meeting for Master Plan scheduled for September 26, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a surface mine in Eaton Township. The commission also recommended approval of a PA 116 application for a property in Eaton Rapids Township.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-9-23-4 for Crandell Brothers Trucking to operate a surface mine (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Winslow’s PA 116 Application to the Eaton County Board of Appeals
• Approved correction of township location for Winslow application to Eaton Rapids Township
• Approved September 5, 2023 agenda
• Approved August 1, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss an update to the Master Plan. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Master Plan Update

The Planning Commission discussed the land use plan, specifically the intent and naming of secondary agricultural and transitional zones. The Commission decided to meet with township officials for recommendations before finalizing these designations. No final votes were taken on the Master Plan changes.

• Approved August 22, 2023 agenda
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Decided to seek recommendations from townships regarding transitional and secondary agricultural zones before further Commission action

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several committee reports, including a construction agreement for the Youth Facility expansion and a police services agreement for Windsor Township. The meeting also includes votes on grants for parks and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant program.

• Youth Facility Expansion Construction Agreement with Granger Construction
• Windsor Township Police Services Agreement
• Pledging full faith and credit to Lemon Drainage District Bonds
• 2023-2024 Eaton County Parks Community Grants
• Jail Telephone System Service Contract

The Board of Commissioners approved updates to the Land Development Code to regulate wind energy systems. Other actions included approving a five-year jail telephone contract and allocating $117,000 in solid waste grants.

• Approved zoning amendments to include regulations for Wind Energy Systems (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year jail inmate telephone services contract with Smart Communications (unanimous)
• Approved $117,000 in Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (Swag) recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant up to $14,553 (unanimous)
• Adopted the Eaton County Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Calley Green to Community Corrections Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions of appreciation for retirees Tammie Brand and Rhonda Burl (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss pledging the full faith and credit of the county for bonds not to exceed $1.86 million for the Lemon Drain Maintenance and Improvement Project. The meeting also includes budget amendments, a police services agreement for Windsor Township, and the 2023/2024 budget.

• Resolution pledging full faith and credit to Lemon Drainage District Bonds up to $1,860,000
• Windsor Township Police Services Agreement
• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• 2023/2024 Budget discussion
• Youth Facility Expansion update

The Ways and Means Committee recommended several financial approvals to the Board of Commissioners, including over $12 million in immediate claims. The committee also moved to present the proposed 2023/24 budget, which includes a 2% salary scale adjustment for non-represented employees, at a public hearing on September 12, 2023.

• Recommended approval of Full Faith and Credit pledge for Lemon Drain Drainage District
• Approved refilling position vacancies as presented
• Recommended certification of MERS annual meeting delegates
• Recommended amendment to Youth Facility Design Build Contract
• Recommended approval of police services agreement for Windsor Charter Township
• Recommended 2022/23 budget amendments
• Recommended reappointment of Fran Fuller to the Jury board
• Recommended payment of $359,751.07 in claims and $12,169,998.01 in immediate claims

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee is reviewing a proposed zoning amendment to regulate wind energy systems. The body is also considering grant allocations for municipal and non-profit recycling programs.

• Proposed zoning amendment DCA-8-23-2 to add regulations for Wind Energy Systems
• Recommended 2023-2024 Solid Waste Alternatives Grant (SWAG) funding totaling $117,000
• Review of Materials Management Plan (MMP) and SWAG grant applications
• Parks Community Grant application review
• Reports from EATRAN, Road Commission, and Construction Code/Planning and Zoning

The committee recommended Solid Waste Alternative Grant allocations and approved DCA-8-23-2. It also approved community grant award recommendations for parks, with a request for additional funding sent to Ways and Means.

• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Solid Waste Alternative Grant allocations to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved DCA-8-23-2 as presented to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved park community grant awards and requested additional funding from Ways and Means (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive a semi-annual report on Healing and Recovery Services. The agenda also includes committee appointments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Healing and Recovery Services Semi-Annual Report
• Committee Appointments
• Approval of July 10, 2023 Minutes

The committee approved the August 7, 2023 agenda and the July 12, 2023 minutes. Martha Richard of Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services provided a semi-annual report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 7, 2023 agenda
• Approved July 12, 2023 minutes

Public Safety Committee

The committee is discussing a proposal to switch the Eaton County Jail's inmate communications vendor to Smart Communications Inc. and a resolution to apply for a federal justice grant. The meeting also includes updates on the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services.

• Proposed contract with Smart Communications Inc. including a $50,000 annual technology grant to the Sheriff's Office
• Application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program not to exceed $14,553
• Windsor Township Police Services Agreement
• Jail telephone system service contract review
• Community Corrections Advisory Board appointment of Calley Green

The committee recommended the Board of Commissioners approve a jail telephone system upgrade, a police services agreement for Windsor Township, and an Emergency Operations Plan renewal. The committee also appointed a new representative to the Community Corrections Advisory Board.

• Appointed Calley Green as Workforce Investment Representative to the Community Corrections Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board approval for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program application (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board approval for Smart Communications jail telephone system upgrade (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board approval for the 2022-2023 Windsor Township Police Services Agreement (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board approval for the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) renewal (Unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will receive updates on broadband, the MMRMA grant application, and general communications. Members will also review technology projects including the website, printer audit, and internet provider plans.

• Broadband update
• MMRMA Grant Application update
• Website review
• Printer audit
• Internet provider plan reviews

The committee recommended that the Ways and Means Committee approve a request for proposal and funding to contract with a communications consulting firm. This firm would assist in developing a communications strategy for Eaton County. Director Daley also reported that the county's Broadband ROBIN Grant application was not awarded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of RFP and funding for communications consulting firm to Ways and Means Committee (carried, Commissioner Toomey opposed)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a home business and proposed amendments to the Land Development Code. The body will also review Farmland Preservation applications.

• CU-8-23-3: Conditional Use Permit request for a home business at 2503 Butterfield Highway
• DCA-8-23-2: Proposed amendment to add Wind Energy Systems to Limited Agricultural and Industrial districts
• Proposed addition of Section 14.41 Wind Energy System (WES) to the Zoning Ordinance
• Review of Farmland Preservation (PA 116) Applications

The Planning Commission approved amendments to the Land Development Code to allow Wind Energy Systems in limited agricultural and industrial districts. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a home-based food business in Brookfield Township.

• Approved CU-8-23-3 for David and Ashley Hughes to operate a home business selling meals and baked goods at 2503 Butterfield Highway (8-0)
• Approved DCA-8-23-2 to add Wind Energy Systems as a use in Sections 7.3.3, 7.3.4, and 7.6.4 of the Land Development Code (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 14.41.3 B requiring an approved Road Maintenance Agreement from the Eaton County Road Commission and/or MDOT for wind energy applications (8-0)
• Approved the August 1, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved the May 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board will vote on the FY23 Q3 Report and consider recommending Calley Green for the Workforce Investment Board position. Members will also receive updates on various specialty courts and discuss a vacant media position on the board.

• Vote on FY23 Q3 Report
• Recommendation of Calley Green for Workforce Investment Board position
• 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 Treatment Court, Truancy Court, and SAF-T Court
• Discussion of vacant communications media board position

The board unanimously approved the FY23 Quarter 3 report and the minutes from April 26, 2023. Members also recommended Calley Green for appointment to the workforce investment position on the board.

• Approved April 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and submitted FY23 Q3 report (unanimous)
• Recommended Calley Green to Board of Commissioners for CCAB appointment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several administrative resolutions, including budget amendments for FY 22/23 and a lease renewal for the USDA. The body is also considering agreements for physician services at the county jail and a right of way easement.

• Resolution to approve agreement for physician services at the Eaton County Jail
• Resolution to approve FY 22/23 Budget Amendments
• USDA lease renewal at the Eaton County Office Building
• Resolution to approve Right of Way Easement
• Transfer of surplus from Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the General Fund

The Board of Commissioners authorized a surplus transfer from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the General Fund. They also approved a medical services agreement for the county jail and a lease renewal for the USDA. Various personnel resolutions and budget amendments were passed.

• Approved transfer of $506,936 from 100% Tax Payment Fund to General Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved physician services agreement with Dr. Ted Coy for Eaton County Jail ($4,200 annual retainer, $150/hr) (Unanimous)
• Approved USDA lease renewal for 3,295 sq ft at $22.50 per sq ft through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022/23 budget amendments for Drain Debt, including $304,000 for principal (Unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way easement for Thornapple Trail in Vermontville Township (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,728,992.17 in audited claims (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ruth Pearson to Tri-County Aging Consortium Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Personnel Policy regarding retention and recruitment (Unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss budget amendments and the 2023/2024 budget. A primary item is a proposed resolution to transfer a surplus from the 100% Tax Payment Fund to the General Fund.

• Proposed transfer of $506,936 from 100% Tax Payment Fund to General Fund
• USDA 551 Building Lease Agreement
• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• 2023/2024 Budget reclassification recommendations
• Youth Facility Expansion update

The committee approved the creation of a Junior Parks Program and updated personnel policies. It recommended several items to the Board of Commissioners, including budget amendments, a USDA lease renewal, and a 100% Tax Payment Fund transfer. The committee also voted to fund Juvenile Millage requested programs.

• Recommended approval of 100% Tax Payment Fund transfer to General Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved refilling position vacancies (Unanimous)
• Approved Junior Parks Program (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Personnel Policy (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of USDA lease renewal addendum (Unanimous)
• Recommended 2022/23 budget amendments (Unanimous)
• Recommended payment of claims totaling $13,984,668.07 (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for Juvenile Millage Requested Programs (Unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the Materials Management Plan and the SWAG grant application. The meeting also includes reports from EATRAN, the Construction Code/Planning and Zoning department, and the Parks department.

• Paul Henry Trail easement request
• New Materials Management Plan (MMP) update
• SWAG Grant Application update
• EATRAN Semi-Annual Report
• Construction Code/Planning and Zoning Report

The committee recommended approval of a property owner's easement request for the Paul Henry Trail. Members also reached a consensus to accept #5 plastics from Calhoun County for recycling for one year.

• Recommended approval of Paul Henry Trail easement request
• Consensus reached to accept #5 plastics from Calhoun County for one year
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to remove EATRAN Semi-Annual report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss an update to the Master Plan. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Master Plan Update

The Planning Commission reviewed results from a Master Plan survey that received 243 responses. Commissioners discussed property rights, agricultural preservation, and wording for development objectives. No formal votes were taken on the plan's content.

• Approved July 11, 2023 agenda
• Approved May 23, 2023 minutes with amendment regarding who called the meeting to order

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 11, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for the same day at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Eaton County Master Plan update.

• Discussion of the ongoing update of the Eaton County Master Plan

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a semi-annual report from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and an update on the Juvenile Justice Millage Program. Members will also consider an appointment for the Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Council.

• Barry-Eaton District Health Department Semi-Annual Report
• Juvenile Justice Millage Program Proposal Update
• Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Council Appointment

The Health and Human Services Committee recommended all Juvenile Justice Millage Program Proposals for funding. The committee also appointed Ruth Pearson to the Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Committee.

• Recommended all Juvenile Justice Millage Program Proposals to the Ways and Means Committee for funding
• Appointed Ruth Pearson to the Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Committee for a partial 3-year term expiring December 31, 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The body is considering resolutions for a jail physician services renewal and an agreement to house parole violators.

• Resolution for physician services agreement with Dr. Ted Coy: $4,200 annual retainer and $150 hourly rate
• Resolution for Intensive Detention Reentry Program (IDRP) to reserve 25 jail beds for male parole violators
• Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services updates
• Approval of June 1, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the renewal of the Jail Physician Services Agreement. It also recommended approval of the MDOC Intensive Detention Reentry Program, pending legal review, to house state parole violators in 25 reserved jail beds.

• Approved renewal of Jail Physician Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MDOC Intensive Detention Reentry Program pending legal approval (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is discussing the 2023/2024 proposed budget, which includes total revenues and expenditures of $46,830,032. The meeting includes office presentations and a review of budget changes from the prior month.

• Proposed 2023/2024 budget total of $46,830,032
• Veteran Services furniture and remodel request ($36,000, grant funded)
• Controller's Office furniture replacement request ($10,000)
• Tech Services office renovations ($70,000)
• Building & Grounds reductions ($831,000)

The committee heard reports from various department heads regarding budget challenges, infrastructure needs, and the impact of salary competition on recruitment and retention. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications for public safety, recycling infrastructure, and park improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on property tax levies and farmland development agreements.

• Resolution to adopt 2023 Summer Property Tax Levy
• Application for $1,000,000 DNR Spark Grant for Crandell Park improvements
• Application for EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant up to $30,000
• Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreement for One Land MC LLC
• Resolution to approve 551 Building Lease Renewal for Community Mental Health

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 summer property tax levy and adopted a new Public Art Policy. The board also authorized several grant applications for substance abuse and sobriety courts and approved a farmland development agreement.

• Adopted 2023 Summer Property Tax Levy of 5.2096 mills (Unanimous)
• Adopted Eaton County Public Art Policy (Unanimous)
• Authorized Byrne RSAT Grant application up to $200,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized OHSP District Hybrid Court grant application up to $100,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized OHSP Felony Sobriety Court grant application up to $150,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant sub-recipient agreement with Ingham County (Unanimous)
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Development Rights Agreement for One Land MC LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved resolutions of appreciation for Teresa Tucker and Lauri Klont (Unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2023/2024 budget, the 2023 summer property tax levy, and various grant applications. Items for discussion include health insurance funding, drainage district bonds, and legal opinions regarding health service funding obligations.

• Resolution to adopt 2023 summer property tax levy at 5.2096 mills
• Resolution pledging full faith and credit to Watson No. 2 Drain Drainage District Bonds up to $867,000
• Resolution to approve application for Raise the Age Grant
• Resolution to approve application for Title IV-E Child and Parent Legal Representation
• Discussion of Community Mental Health 551 Building Lease Agreement

The committee recommended several financial measures to the Board of Commissioners, including the summer property tax levy and a $867,000 pledge for the Watson No. 2 Drainage District. The committee also approved wage increases for parks seasonal employees and set a fee structure for EV charging stations.

• Recommended 2023 summer property tax levy to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended $867,000 full faith and credit for Watson No. 2 Drainage District (Unanimous)
• Approved EV charging stations as free 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. weekdays; $0.30 per kWh otherwise (Unanimous)
• Approved Parks Seasonal Employee wage increase to $15–$18 per hour (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $22,819,641.15 in claims payments to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of Controller Hiring and Retention Flexibility through Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Farmland and Open Space agreement for One Land MC LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the current audit services contract (Carried)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will review reports regarding construction codes, community development, and parks. The agenda also includes updates on the DIA and a discussion of the Construction Code/Community Development restructure.

• Construction Code and Community Development restructure discussion
• Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program update
• Fitzgerald Park lease review
• Construction Code report
• Community Development report

The committee approved a wage increase for Parks Department seasonal staff and established a new community grant program. It also recommended a department restructure and a new Public Art Policy for further approval.

• Waived Agricultural Film Plastic Program Fee for EJ USA (unanimous)
• Recommended Construction Code/Community Development Restructure to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program application and process (unanimous)
• Raised Parks Department Seasonal Staff wages from $12-$14 to $15-$18 per hour (unanimous)
• Recommended Public Art Policy to the Board of Commissioners for approval (carried)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will review the technology budget and receive an update from the Communications Director. The meeting follows a previous session where members recommended adding a Communications Director position for consideration by the Ways and Means Committee.

• Technology budget discussion
• Communications Director update
• Review of May 3, 2023, meeting minutes

The Information Technology and Communication Committee reviewed the proposed 2023/2024 Technology Budget, including continuing costs and potential savings. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the budget to the Ways and Means Committee.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended proposed 2023/2024 Technology Budget to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Eaton County Planning Commission for June 6, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023.

Planning Commission

The special meeting of the Eaton County Planning Commission scheduled for June 6, 2023, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular scheduled meeting for June 6, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023.

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will review proposals for the Juvenile Justice Millage Program. The meeting also includes semi-annual reports from the Tri-County Office on Aging and Community Mental Health.

• Juvenile Justice Millage Program presentations: Truancy Intervention Mental Health (CMHA-CEI)
• Juvenile Justice Millage Program presentations: Integrated Community Youth Outreach (CMHA-CEI)
• Juvenile Justice Millage Program presentations: Truancy Intervention (Eaton RESA)
• Juvenative Justice Millage Program presentations: College Access (CapCAN)
• Juvenative Justice Millage Program presentations: Shared Housing Intervention (Housing Services Mid-Michigan)

The committee received semi-annual updates from the Tri-County Office on Aging and Community Mental Health. Presentations were given for four Juvenile Justice Millage Program proposals. No final decisions were made on the proposals, which will be evaluated based on Youth Facility expansion and program needs.

• Approved June 5, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing resolutions to authorize several grant applications. These include funding for residential substance abuse treatment and two court-related grants through the Office of Highway Safety Planning.

• Resolution to authorize Byrne Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant up to $200,000
• Resolution to authorize OHSP District Hybrid Court grant up to $100,000
• Resolution to authorize OHSP Felony Sobriety Court grant up to $150,000
• Sheriff’s Office and Deputy/Paramedic Program updates
• Central Dispatch monthly report and personnel updates

The committee voted to recommend two Office of Highway Safety Planning grant applications to the Board of Commissioners. These grants pertain to the District Hybrid Court and the Felony Sobriety Court. The meeting also included updates on the Deputy/Paramedic program and Central Dispatch operations.

• Approved May 4, 2023, meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Office of Highway Safety Planning District Hybrid Court grant application to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Office of Highway Safety Planning Felony Sobriety Court grant application to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the ongoing update of the Eaton County Master Plan. The meeting will be held in person at the Eaton County Courthouse and via Zoom.

• Discussion regarding the Eaton County Master Plan update

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to receive a brief overview of the Master Plan, specifically covering the introduction, natural features, and goals. No formal votes were taken on the plan's content; the commission will meet again on June 6 to continue discussions.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and focused on a presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions related to public safety, community corrections, and judicial programs. Discussions include multiple grant applications for drug courts, probation programs, and traffic enforcement.

• Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program grant application for up to $20,000
• Community Corrections Act grant application not to exceed $400,000
• Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP) Adult Circuit Drug Court application up to $150,000
• Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Adult Circuit Drug Court application up to $150,000
• District Court sobriety program grant application not to exceed $100,000

The Board of Commissioners approved the continuation of an agricultural plastic film recycling pilot program and authorized applications for three different grants. They also approved the release of a 1.579-acre parcel from a Farmland Development Rights Agreement in Brookfield Township.

• Approved agricultural plastic film recycling pilot program and $0.08 per pound fee (Unanimous)
• Approved application for EGLE Rural Electronics Collection and Infrastructure Recycling Grant up to $30,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved application for Public Arts for Communities 2023 grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 DNR Spark Grant application for Crandell Park improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved partial termination of P.A. 116 Agreement to release 1.579 acres in Brookfield Township (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Taxable Valuation Report (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Annual Treasurer's Report (Unanimous)
• Approved resolutions of appreciation for retirees Jacqueline Ewing and Adam Morris (Unanimous)

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Zoning Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code. The meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2023, at the Eaton County Courthouse.

• Discussion of possible updates to the Eaton County Land Development Code (Zoning Ordinance)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee reviewed the 2023 Equalization report, which showed an 8.74% increase in equalized value from 2022. Members also discussed cash transfers for Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services and various budget amendments.

• 2023 Equalization Report showing an 8.74% increase in equalized value
• Authorization of cash transfers up to $1.5 million for Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services
• Approval of budget amendments including radio equipment for Potterville Public Schools
• Approval of claims against the County totaling $12,278,238.42
• Resolution for partial termination of a PA116 agreement

The Committee recommended several budget amendments, position refills, and the payment of $9.35 million in claims to the Board of Commissioners. It also moved to support a $177 million budget proposal for election administration and pledged full faith and credit to two drainage districts.

• Recommended approval of $9,353,249.21 in claim payments (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Taxable Valuation Report L-4046 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amended farmland development rights agreement termination (Unanimous)
• Approved refilling position vacancies as presented (Unanimous)
• Recommended adding Communications Director and Emergency Management Specialist positions to General Fund budget (Unanimous)
• Recommended 2022/23 budget amendments (Unanimous)
• Recommended pledging full faith and credit to Trumbull Drain and Dillon Drain Drainage Districts (Unanimous)
• Recommended support for Secretary of State's $177 million FY 2024 budget for election administration (Unanimous)

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

The Fire/EMS Subcommittee discussed operational updates for Central Dispatch, including staff training and upcoming retirements. The body also reviewed progress on several technical projects involving radios, iPads, and CAD software.

• iPad replacement project for fire trucks and ambulances nearing completion
• Radio issues at Potterville Schools requiring BDA installations
• Discussion of a multi-year radio replacement plan
• CAD project updates involving demos from Hexagon and Central Square
• Upcoming retirements for Executive Assistant and Clerk/Reception positions

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the February 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of operational reports and project updates regarding Central Dispatch.

• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The Public Works and Planning Committee will review updates on agricultural plastic film recycling and a DNR Spark Grant application. The agenda also includes reports from the Drain Commissioner, Parks, and Community Development.

• Resolution to approve continuation of Agricultural Plastic Film Recycling
• Resolution to apply for EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant
• Resolution to apply for DNR Spark Grant
• Public Art for Communities Grant update
• Drain Commissioner Annual Report regarding Monsanto Class Action Settlement

The committee recommended several grant applications for recycling infrastructure, public art, and park improvements to the Board of Commissioners. It also approved guidelines for the Veterans Services Meijer Voucher Program and recommended a $27,000 settlement allocation for drain permit maintenance.

• Recommended approval of Agricultural Plastic Film Recycling program continuation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant application for trailer, truck, and baler (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Public Art for Communities Grant for Crandall Park (unanimous)
• Recommended Parks Millage recommendations as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Spark Grant for Crandall Park infrastructure (unanimous)
• Recommended allocation of $27,000 Monsanto Class Action Settlement to Drain Commissioner for MS4 permit (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Services Meijer Voucher Program guidelines as amended (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee reviewed the Sheriff’s Office update regarding patrol vehicle replacements and salary scale placement. Members also discussed central dispatch technology upgrades and several specialty court grant renewal applications.

• Approval of Deputy Joe Brown's salary scale placement based on years of service
• Recommendation for Potterville Public Schools Bi-Directional Amplifier purchase
• Renewal of multiple specialty court grants including Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court
• Approval of continued participation in the OHSP Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program
• Proposal for Critical Incident Response Mapping project via CRG

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the creation of a full-time Emergency Management Specialist position to the Ways and Means Committee. The new role would replace a retiring part-time Regional Planner whose grant funding restricts work to terrorism-related projects. Support for the position was voiced by local school superintendents, the American Red Cross, and other emergency management partners.

• Recommended adding a full-time Emergency Management Specialist to the Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will review an update to the Incident Response Plan Document and discuss a position request for communication initiatives. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the MMRMA Risk Avoidance Program (RAP) Grant.

• Incident Response Plan Document Update
• MMRMA Risk Avoidance Program (RAP) Grant
• Communication Initiatives: Position Request

The committee unanimously approved updates to the County's Incident Response Plan and recommended the creation of a Communications Director position to the Ways and Means Committee. Discussion also covered county branding, website improvements, and potential grant applications for camera storage and security.

• Approved updates to the County's Incident Response Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended adding a Communications Director position to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding requests to change conditions for existing permits. These include proposals for a recreation facility at Crandell Park and property line adjustments for businesses and religious institutions.

• CU-2-17-2: Request to add a driveway, boat launch, beach, parking, and pier at 3425 E. Clinton Trail
• CU-10-78-2: Request to adjust property lines for a well drilling business at 10076 Nashville Highway
• CU-10-75-2: Request to adjust property lines for South Cochran Church of God at 2470 S. Cochran Road

The Eaton County Planning Commission approved three conditional use permit changes. The most significant was for Eaton County Parks Department to add a driveway, boat launch, swimming beach, parking lots, and fishing pier at Crandell Park. Two other approvals adjusted property lines for a well drilling business and a church.

• Approved Crandell Park expansion with new driveway, non-motorized boat launch, public swimming beach, two parking lots, and fishing pier (9-0)
• Approved property line adjustment for Ewing Well Drilling at 10076 Nashville Highway (9-0)
• Approved property line adjustment for South Cochran Church of God at 2470 S. Cochran Road (8-0, one recusal)

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will review a semi-annual report from the Tri-County Office on Aging and receive an update regarding the Juvenile Justice Millage Proposal. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Tri-County Office on Aging Semi-Annual Report
• Juvenile Justice Millage Proposal Update
• Approval of March 6, 2023 Minutes

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 6, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made as the Tri-County Office on Aging was unable to present.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Community Correction Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will vote on the FY23 Q2 Report and the FY24 Grant Application. The meeting includes updates on several specialty courts and discussions regarding bylaws.

• Vote on FY23 Q2 Report
• Vote on FY24 Grant Application
• Discussion on defining 'designee' in Bylaws
• Updates on Adult Circuit Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and Felony DWI Court
• Discussion regarding vacant board positions

The board approved the FY24 grant application, which proposes hiring a full-time Pretrial Services Specialist to conduct risk assessments and monitor court-ordered supervision. The board also approved the FY23 Quarter 2 report following specific data corrections regarding Reality Counseling. Additionally, the board noted a change in membership as Commissioner Jim Mott replaces Commissioner Tim Barnes.

• Approved FY23 Q2 report after corrections were made (unanimous)
• Approved submitting the FY24 Grant Application as prepared (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant applications for drug, veterans, and sobriety courts. The meeting also includes a review of the 2022 audit and budget amendments for FY 2022/2023.

• Grant applications for Adult Circuit Drug Court, Felony Sobriety Court, and Michigan Veterans Treatment Court
• Resolution to approve FY 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• Resolution to accept the September 30, 2022 Audit
• Resolution for partial termination of a Farmland Development Rights Agreement
• Resolution to authorize an Indigent Defense Grant application

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions authorizing the county to apply for state and federal grants. These funds are intended for traffic enforcement, community corrections, and various drug and sobriety courts.

• Approved application for Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program grant up to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Corrections Act 1988 grant application up to $400,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Circuit Drug Court application for MDCGP grant up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Circuit Drug Court application for Byrne Memorial JAG grant up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved District Hybrid Court application for MDCGP grant up to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program grant application up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Felony Sobriety Court application for MDCGP grant up to $150,000 (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 will discuss the 2023/2024 budget, including reclassification requests, and review the 2021/2022 audit. The meeting also includes updates on human resources, financial status, and public improvements.

• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• MIDC Public Defender Grant Application and Plan
• 2023/2024 Budget reclassification requests
• PA 116 Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program Application Resolutions
• Resolution to Declare National Workers’ Memorial Day

The committee authorized cash transfers of up to $1.5 million to Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services through May 17, 2023. Members also recommended several reports, grants, and budget amendments for Board of Commissioners approval.

• Authorized cash transfers up to $1.5 million to Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services through May 17, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Equalization Report to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of partial termination of farmland development rights agreement to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Approved refilling position vacancies as presented (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MIDC grant application, compliance plan, and attorney position review (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of budget amendments to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program application (2024-2028) to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $12,278,238.42 in claims payments to Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive reports from the MSU Extension, Parks, Construction Code, and Community Development departments. Key agenda items include a zoning map amendment and grant applications for veterans affairs.

• District Change Amendment (DCA-4-23-1) Zoning Map Amendment
• Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Grant Application
• Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Financial Assistance Program Guidelines
• MSU Extension Semi-Annual Report
• Landfill Semi-Annual Sampling Report

The committee approved a demolition permit fee waiver and recommended two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These include the approval of DCA-4-23-1 and a grant application for County Veterans Service Funds from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

• Approved demolition permit fee waiver (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution DCA-4-23-1 to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) County Veterans Service Funds grant application to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

The subcommittee discussed operational updates for Central Dispatch, including dispatcher training and the recruitment of a 16th dispatcher. Members reviewed the status of the CAD project and the potential for new system demos from Hexagon and CentralSquare.

• Radio surcharge maintained at $1.65 to fund BDA installations at schools
• Hexagon CAD demo scheduled for April 25th and CentralSquare demo for May 8th
• MSP Post 11 launching Power Engage pilot program for citizen feedback
• iPad replacement project finishing for fire trucks and ambulances this year
• GLPD acquiring BolaWrap devices

The subcommittee reviewed dispatcher training progress, the acquisition of a facility dog, and updates on the CAD project and radio replacements. No formal votes on policy or funding were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to adjourn

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request for an agricultural business. The board will also discuss a fee waiver request from the Eaton County Parks Department.

• Public hearing for BA-4-23-1: Barbara Moore's request for a variance to add a personal use garage to a horse arena at 3375 S. Royston Road
• Fee waiver request from Eaton County Parks Department
• Planning and Zoning training scheduled for April 20, 2023

The Board approved a variance for a property in Eaton Rapids Township to allow a personal use garage to be attached to a horse arena. The Board also granted a fee waiver for the Eaton County Parks Department.

• Approved variance (4-0) for Barbara Moore to add a 24’ x 36’ personal use garage to a horse arena at 3375 S. Royston Road
• Approved request for Eaton County Parks Department to pay one application fee for two variance applications

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for four conditional use permits and one district change amendment. The body will also discuss upcoming planning and zoning training and a special meeting for the Master Plan.

• CU-11-06-31: Garage addition to horse boarding facility at 3375 S. Royston Road
• CU-12-09-14: Additional building for R&D Landscaping at 194 S. Michigan Road
• CU-4-23-1: Excavation business permit for parcel 140-031-200-040-01 off W. Butterfield Highway
• CU-4-23-2: Group day care facility permit at 2708 E. Butterfield Highway
• DCA-4-23-1: Zoning change from Industrial to Limited Agricultural at 1540 Island Highway

The commission approved several conditional use permits for a horse boarding facility, a landscaping business, an excavation business, and a daycare. Additionally, one property was rezoned from Industrial to Limited Agricultural to better protect wetlands.

• Approved garage addition for horse boarding facility at 3375 S. Royston Road (8-0)
• Approved additional building for R&D Landscaping at 194 S. Michigan Road (8-0)
• Approved excavation business permit for Gino Castello at W. Butterfield Highway (8-0)
• Approved daycare facility permit for Colleen Oswill at 2708 E. Butterfield Highway (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1540 Island Highway from Industrial to Limited Agricultural (8-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 agenda
• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. A primary focus of the meeting is the review of several grant applications for specialty courts and traffic enforcement.

• Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program grant application for up to $20,000
• Community Corrections Act 1988 grant application not to exceed $400,000
• Adult Circuit Drug Court grant applications (MDCGP and JAG) for up to $150,000 each
• District Hybrid Court grant application not to exceed $100,000
• Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program grant application not to exceed $150,000

The committee approved the salary scale placement for a rehired deputy and continued participation in a traffic enforcement program. It recommended several specialty court grant renewals, a communication amplifier for Potterville Public Schools, and a critical incident response mapping project for further approval.

• Approved starting rehired Deputy Joe Brown at the top of the salary scale (Unanimous)
• Approved continued participation in the Office of Highway Safety Planning Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of eight specialty court grant renewal applications to the Board of Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of a bi-directional amplifier (BDS) for Potterville Public Schools to the Ways and Means Committee (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of a CRG critical incident response mapping proposal to the Ways and Means Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will meet to receive updates on broadband and general technology projects. The body will also discuss technology improvements for the Board of Commissioners' room.

• Broadband update
• Board of Commissioners' Room technology discussion
• Technology projects update
• Proposal from Third Coast Tech, LLC for Boardroom Video Broadcast Upgrades totaling $12,327.40
• Proposal from Third Coast Tech, LLC for BOC Commissioner displays totaling $8,608.04

The committee approved several hardware and software upgrades for the Board of Commissioners' Room, including microphone enhancements and monitor displays. These projects will be funded using existing savings within the computer fund.

• Approved implementation of microphone upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved technology for live streaming meetings via YouTube (carried; Haskell and Toomey opposed)
• Approved addition of monitor displays at each commissioner seat (carried; Haskell and Toomey opposed)
• Approved purchase of microphones for proposed stadium monitors using Computer Fund savings (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee scheduled for April 3, 2023, has been cancelled.

Emergency Communications Subcommittee

The subcommittee discussed operational updates for Central Dispatch, including new hires and a Board of Commissions approved safety position. Members are currently working on a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new CAD system and scheduling vendor demos.

• Board of Commissions approved an additional telecommunicator safety position
• Development of an RFP for the County CAD system
• Scheduled Hexagon demo for 4/25/23
• Budgeting for building improvements to update dispatch and an accessory building for radios and MCTs
• Re-election of Phil Miller (Chairman), William Fabijancic (Vice Chair), and Chris Blievernicht (Secretary)

The subcommittee approved a motion to keep the current officers in their roles. The meeting included operational updates regarding dispatch staffing and ongoing technology projects.

• Approved motion to retain Phil Miller as Chairman, William Fabijancic as Vice Chair, and Chris Blievernicht as Secretary

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a settlement agreement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments, drainage district bonds, and a grant application for Crandell Park.

• Settlement agreement with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retail chain pharmacies
• Public hearing and resolution for Michigan DNR Trust Fund and Recreation Passport Program grant for Crandell Park
• Pledging full faith and credit to Cummings Drain and Bank Intercounty Drain bonds
• Approval of 2022-23 budget amendments
• Adoption of the Eaton County Governmental Complex Sustainability Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for drain improvements and authorized participation in national opioid settlements. They also adopted a sustainability plan for the government complex and approved several budget amendments for public safety.

• Pledged full faith and credit for Cummings Drain bonds up to $1.58M (Unanimous)
• Pledged full faith and credit for Bank Intercounty Drain notes up to $4M (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in opioid settlements with CVS, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan (Unanimous)
• Authorized $337,650 transfer for Phase 1 of Government Complex Sustainability Plan (Carried; 3 Nays)
• Approved $220,200 grant application for Crandell Park improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,800 appraisal services contract with Dougherty Assessing (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Sheriff's E-Unit and Central Dispatch panic buttons (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will review the 2023/2024 budget and personnel expenditure estimates. Other agenda items include the National Opioid Settlement participation and a 2021/2022 audit update.

• 2023/2024 Budget presentation of Personnel Expenditure Estimates
• National Opioid Settlement Participation Notice
• Equalization - Appraiser Contract Bids
• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• Full Faith and Credit–Cummings Drain and Bank Intercounty Drain

The committee approved an appraiser contract and the filling of position vacancies. Several budget amendments and settlement agreements were recommended for final Board of Commissioners approval, including funding for a first responder paramedic unit and an emergency alert system.

• Approved appraiser contract with Kara Dougherty (unanimous)
• Approved filling recommended position vacancies (unanimous)
• Approved LOU allowing retirees to return to work with Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for Alertus emergency software (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for Facility Canine from Canines for Change (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for Johnson Controls project carryover (unanimous)
• Approved resolution pledging full faith and credit to Cummings Drain and Bank Intercounty Drain bonds (unanimous)
• Recommended payment of claims against the County totaling $12,770,523.49 (unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive semi-annual and monthly reports from the Road Commission, Parks, Construction Code, and Community Development departments. The meeting includes updates on the DIA and the Employee Sustainability Steering Committee's placemaking plan.

• Road Commission Semi-Annual Report
• Parks Report
• Construction Code Report
• DIA Update and Financial Report
• Placemaking Plan – Employee Sustainability Steering Committee Update

The committee recommended the submission of a DNR Trust fund application for a $220,000 fishing pier project. Two appointments were made to county boards, and a sustainability plan was moved forward for funding consideration.

• Recommended approval for submission of DNR Trust fund application for $220,000 fishing pier project (Unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Heisler to the Purchase of Development Rights Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Stahl as the Board of Appeals alternate (Unanimous)
• Moved Placemaking Sustainability plan to Ways and Means for funding request (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Eaton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding Conditional Use Permit and District Change Amendment applications. The body will also address Farmland Preservation applications for Bellevue Township and discuss a Master Plan update.

• Public hearings for Conditional Use Permit and District Change Amendment applications
• Farmland Preservation (PA 116) applications for Bellevue Township
• Discussion of Master Plan Update
• Scheduling of a special meeting for the Master Plan on April 25, 2023
• Elections of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary

The commission recommended approval of a PA 116 farm land preservation application for a 47.46 acre parcel. The board also elected its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. Members reviewed a presentation on the Eaton County Master Plan update.

• Elected Commissioner Ross as Chairperson
• Elected Commissioner Tirrell as Vice-Chair
• Elected Commissioner Hosey as Secretary
• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes
• Recommended approval of PA 116 application for One Land MC LLC/Robert McElmurry (47.46 acres in Bellevue Township)

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee will review the Health and Rehabilitation Services (ECHRS) semi-annual report and discuss millage. The body will also address a vacancy for the Tri-County Office Consortium Advisory Council appointment.

• Health and Rehabilitation Services (ECHRS) Semi-Annual Report
• Millage discussion
• Tri-County Office Consortium Advisory Council appointment vacancy

The committee reviewed the financial challenges of Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services (ECHRS), including staffing shortages and Medicaid reimbursement gaps. The ECHRS Administrator requested that the question of an operating millage be posed to citizens. No formal vote on the millage was recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services. The body is considering a resolution to urge state and federal representatives to classify emergency dispatchers as first responders.

• Resolution urging the reclassification of dispatchers as first responders
• Resolution to adopt the 2023 Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• 911 Surcharge Update
• Alertus Safety and Security Notification System
• Executive Summary of Critical Incident Response Mapping

The committee voted to keep the 911 surcharge at $1.65 and recommended the Board of Commissioners adopt the 2023 Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Several funding requests for security systems, a facilities dog, and a Deputy/Paramedic program were forwarded to the Ways and Means Committee for approval.

• Retained current $1.65 911 surcharge (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners approve reclassifying dispatchers as first responders (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation for $18,000 Alertus notification system to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation for $11,000 Canines for Change facilities dog to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners adopt 2023 Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Forwarded request for Deputy/Paramedic program funding to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on broadband and general technology projects. Members will also discuss technology for the Board of Commissioners’ Room and current staffing.

• Broadband update
• Board of Commissioners’ Room technology discussion
• Technology projects update
• Staffing update

The committee approved the purchase of microphones for proposed stadium monitors using existing savings from the Computer Fund. Director Eric Daley provided updates on the ROBIN grant, various department technology projects, and staffing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of microphones for proposed stadium monitors using Computer Fund savings (unanimous)

Zoning Ordinance Committee

The Zoning Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss FY 2023 budget amendments and a construction design plan for a youth facility. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Greater Lansing Food Bank and a closed session regarding a collective bargaining request.

• Resolution to approve Youth Facility Construction Design Plan
• Resolution to approve FY 2023 Budget Amendments and Budget Schedule
• Resolution to approve Sustainability Plan
• American Airlines Slot Exemption Letter of Support
• Broadband ROBIN Grant Letter of Support

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction contract for the Youth Facility expansion and several FY 2023 budget amendments. A proposed resolution regarding the Michigan State University shooting was denied. The Board also approved letters of support for airline exemptions and broadband grants.

• Approved contract with Nielson Commercial Construction for Youth Facility expansion not to exceed $441,248 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Budget Amendments including $57,450 for a new Central Dispatch FTE (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Budget Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved claims as audited by Ways & Means Committee for $380,778.29 (Unanimous)
• Approved American Airlines Slot Exemption Letter of Support (Unanimous)
• Approved ROBIN Grant Letter of Support (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of understanding for a Part-Time Corrections Deputy with amendment to add 'annually' (Unanimous)
• Denied Resolution Related to the Michigan State University Shooting (7-8)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss hiring requests for the Sheriff's Office and Central Dispatch, including a request for an additional Public Safety Telecommunicator. Members will also review the 2022/2023 budget schedule and amendments, and receive an update on the Youth Facility Expansion Project.

• Request to increase 1 FTE for a Public Safety Telecommunicator at a cost of $57,450.00
• Hiring request for a part-time Corrections Deputy
• Update on the Youth Facility Expansion Project
• Review of 2022/2023 budget amendments
• Approval of Sheriff Cadet Pre-Employment Agreement

The committee approved a design-build contract for the Youth Facility expansion and a budget amendment to reduce the General Fund transfer to Parks and Recreation by $376,000. Other actions included approving a broadband grant letter and filling a Central Dispatch staffing request.

• Approved design-build construction contract with Granger Construction for Youth Facility expansion not to exceed $690,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to reduce General Fund transfer to Parks and Recreation Fund by $376,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved filling Central Dispatch Public Safety Telecommunicator FTE request and recommended budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved ROBIN grant letter of support with minor changes (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff Department Cadet Pre-Employment Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved interim salary increase for Resource Recovery Program Assistant Debbie Penfield (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 Budget Schedule calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved claims and purchases (Unanimous)

Fire/EMS Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed the 2022 annual report and discussed the request for a 16th dispatcher position. Members received updates on mapping grants, radio equipment budgets, and the ongoing search for a new CAD system. The body also voted to maintain current leadership and representative positions.

• Request for a 16th dispatcher position passed the public safety committee
• School grant for mapping costs $500 per building annually to update maps
• Radio equipment requests for 23/24 fiscal budget due by March 3
• Review of Hexagon CAD demo and potential Enterprise CAD from Central Square
• Re-election of Roger McNutt as Chairman, Phillip Miller as Vice Chairman, and William Fabijancic as Secretary

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the November 2022 meeting and voted to retain all current officers and representatives. The meeting primarily consisted of operational reports regarding dispatcher staffing, radio training, and CAD project updates.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes
• Re-elected Roger McNutt as Chairman
• Re-elected Phillip Miller as Vice Chairman
• Re-elected William Fabijancic as Secretary
• Retained Mike Roman, William Fabijancic, and Phil Miller as CDC reps
• Retained John Kahler, Roger McNutt, and Tim James as CDC Alternates

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Parks, Construction Code, DIA, and Community Development departments. Discussion items include a potential grant application for a fishing pier at Crandell Lake and a financial report for Construction Codes.

• Proposed Michigan DNR Trust Fund Grant application for a Crandell Lake fishing pier
• Construction Code financial report showing $211,399 in year-to-date revenues
• Resource Recovery report on Solid Waste Ordinance Licensing and Liberty Environmental noncompliance
• Community Development report on 34 junk violations and 27 zoning violations
• Update on the 2023 Grand Ledge Car Show and Fitness Court funding

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss an update to the Master Plan. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Master Plan Update

The Planning Commission received a progress report on the Master Plan update, including stakeholder meeting results and land use analysis. The commission discussed the contents of a proposed 20-question community survey and the schedule for upcoming public open houses.

• No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a regional partial settlement agreement with Meijer. If approved, Eaton County would receive a one-time net distribution to address the opioid epidemic.

• Proposed net distribution of $1,556,250 from Meijer settlement
• Gross distribution of $2,075,000 before fees and holdbacks
• Attorney fees of $363,125
• Common Benefit Holdback of $155,625
• Deadline for settlement decision: February 9, 2023

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution #23-2-10 to participate in a regional partial settlement agreement with Meijer. This action is part of the National Opioid Litigation regarding the opioid epidemic.

• Approved Resolution #23-2-10 to accept the regional Meijer partial settlement agreement (Unanimous)
• Authorized the Eaton County Controller/Administrator to sign documents for the settlement (Unanimous)

Health and Human Services Committee

The committee is scheduled to receive the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Semi-Annual Report. The meeting will also include time for limited public comment and miscellaneous items.

• Barry-Eaton District Health Department Semi-Annual Report

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 9, 2023. Representatives from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department provided a semiannual update on finances, environmental health, and clinic remodeling. Members discussed staff turnover and the lack of substance abuse programs in Eaton County.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss hiring a part-time corrections deputy and adding a full-time Public Safety Telecommunicator position. The meeting also includes updates from the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Services.

• Request to rehire retired Deputy Ryan Wright for part-time jail work (up to 1,560 hours)
• Request for one additional full-time Public Safety Telecommunicator (FTE) position
• Review of January 2023 jail census and court security screening reports
• Emergency Services update on the Emergency Operations Plan and Public Act 390
• Central Dispatch report of 10,214 total telephone calls in January 2023

The committee voted to recommend the addition of one full-time Public Safety Telecommunicator and the hiring of a part-time Corrections Deputy. These requests were forwarded to the Ways and Means Committee for approval.

• Recommended approval of one FTE Public Safety Telecommunicator (unanimous)
• Forwarded request to Ways and Means for part-time Corrections Deputy hiring (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The Information Technology and Communication Committee will meet to receive updates on broadband, technology projects, and staffing. The body will also hold a discussion regarding board room technology.

• Broadband update
• Board room technology discussion
• Technology projects update
• Staffing update

The committee acknowledged and supported changes to the County's Incident Response Plan to specify contact names rather than positions. Members also received updates on broadband grant applications and various hardware installations.

• Approved addition of Updated Incident Response Plan to agenda (unanimous)
• Acknowledged and supported changes to Incident Response Plan Core Group Contacts (unanimous)

Community Correction Advisory Board

The board is meeting to vote on the FY23 Q1 Report and discuss the definition of 'designee' in its bylaws. The agenda includes updates on specialty courts and a review of vacant board positions.

• Vote on FY23 Q1 Report
• Discussion on defining 'designee' in bylaws
• Updates on specialty courts including Adult Circuit Drug Court and Felony DWI Court
• Review of vacant positions for communications media and workforce investment board members

The board unanimously approved the minutes from October 19, 2022, and the FY23 Quarter 1 Report. Members received updates on specialty court enrollments and recidivism rates. The board tabled a discussion on defining 'designee' in the bylaws.

• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Quarter 1 Report (unanimous)
• Tabled definition of 'designee' in Bylaws

Law Enforcement Subcommittee

The subcommittee discussed Central Dispatch operational reports and ongoing project updates. The body approved the October meeting minutes and voted to maintain current officer positions.

• Report on two dispatchers in training and one vacant position
• Update on RAVE alerts and Smart 911 postcard distribution
• Implementation of ASAP to PSAP software
• iPad replacement project for first out fire trucks and ambulances
• Review of CAD demonstration surveys for future vendor selection

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the October meeting and voted to keep current officers in their roles. The meeting included operational updates regarding dispatcher training, RAVE alert postcards, and the status of the CAD vendor review process.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Voted to keep current officers the same (Larry Weeks Chair, Jeff Cook Vice Chair, Richard Barry Secretary)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review committee reports and vote on several financial resolutions. Key items include budget amendments for FY 2022-2023 and a borrowing resolution for 2022 delinquent taxes.

• 2023 Borrowing Resolution for 2022 Delinquent Taxes
• FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendments
• Jail and Youth Facility Security System Replacement Project contract extension
• Full Faith and Credit Watson and Watson Chris J. Drive Drain
• Resolution of appreciation for retiring Sheriff's Office employee Daniel Fillion

The Board approved several financial measures, including a borrowing resolution for 2022 delinquent taxes and budget amendments for the Controller's Office and Juvenile Millage. They also extended a security system contract for the county jail and youth facility. Additionally, the Board proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month.

• Pledged full faith and credit for Watson and Watson Drain: Chris J. Drive Branch Drain bonds up to $907,580.02 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Borrowing Resolution for 2022 Delinquent Taxes (unanimous)
• Approved budget increase of $49,350 for Controller's Office wages and fringes (unanimous)
• Approved budget increase of $91,969 for Juvenile Millage professional services for the ICYOU program (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day contract extension with Accurate Controls, Inc. for jail and youth facility security systems (unanimous)
• Approved MDHHS Grant Agreement for the Juvenile Court Project youth facility expansion (unanimous)
• Proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month in Eaton County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for retiring Sheriff's Department employee Daniel Fillion (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 budget amendments and updates on health insurance, positions, and public improvements. A primary focus is a resolution to issue General Obligation Limited Tax Notes, Series 2023, to fund the 100% Tax Payment Revolving Fund.

• 2023 Borrowing Resolution for 2022 delinquent taxes
• 2022/2023 Budget Amendments
• Health Insurance Update
• Public Improvement Update
• Controller’s Office Update

The committee recommended several financial resolutions and budget amendments to the Board of Commissioners, including the payment of over $9.5 million in immediate claims. Members also approved refilling position vacancies and recommended a contract extension for the Youth Facility and Jail Security System.

• Recommended approval of 2023 Borrowing Resolution and 2022 Administrative Fund
• Approved refilling position vacancies as presented
• Recommended approval of 29-day contract extension for Youth Facility and Jail Security System
• Authorized continued work with Granger Construction for Youth Facility expansion
• Recommended approval of 2022/23 budget amendments
• Recommended approval of Resolution Pledging Full Faith and Credit to Watson and Watson Drain bonds
• Recommended approval of $9,499,766.58 in immediate claims and $522,159.48 in claims against the County

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a clerk hiring request for the Sheriff's Office and review monthly reports. The meeting includes updates from Central Dispatch and Emergency Services.

• Sheriff's Office clerk hiring request
• Review of jail boarding revenue and census data
• Central Dispatch December 2022 statistics (10,982 total calls)
• Emergency Services training schedule for Q1 2023
• Review of Tri-County Hazard Mitigation and Emergency Operations plans

The committee approved a request to hire a Records Clerk at the two-year step of the salary schedule. Members also received updates on Sheriff's Office staffing and a recent 9-1-1 network outage.

• Approved request for Records Clerk candidate to begin at the two-year step of the salary schedule (Unanimous)

Public Works and Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing operational reports from the Construction Codes, Community Development, and Resource Recovery departments. Discussions include updates on the county master plan, park grants, and waste hauler ordinance enforcement.

• Conversion of self-pay stations at Fitzgerald, Lincoln Brick, and Fox parks into donation stations for youth summer camps
• Award of a Michigan DNR Trust Fund Grant for a new fishing pier
• Report of 31 junk violations and 26 zoning violations
• Judgment by Default against Lebron Trash Hauling for ordinance noncompliance
• FY22 housing program income balance of $66,939 remaining to be spent by June 30, 2023

The committee approved the meeting agenda and appointed three commissioners to a Parks Workgroup. Members discussed the removal of park donation boxes until proper signage is installed to explain the lack of gate fees. The committee also received departmental reports on construction code, community development, and solid waste.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Augustine, Droscha, and Lautzenheiser to a Parks Workgroup
• Decided park donation boxes should be removed until proper signage is installed

Information Technology and Communication Committee

The committee will meet to receive an update from the Broadband Action Team. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Broadband Action Team Update

The committee received updates on the Broadband project and the selection of ACD.net to pursue grant funding. No formal votes were taken on project approvals; the meeting focused on the status of the ROBIN and BEAD grant programs.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Eaton County Board of Appeals will meet to elect its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a zoning appeal for a property in Sunfield Township.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Public hearing for BA-12-22-6: Drew Marks' request for review of administrative decision regarding 10959 Irish Road

The Board of Appeals denied a request by Drew Marks to review an administrative zoning decision regarding a property in Sunfield Township. The board found no errors in fact, judgment, or procedure regarding the issuance of permits for the property.

• Elected Nikki Chmielewski as Chairperson
• Elected Donald Chase as Vice Chair
• Elected April Stopczynski as Secretary
• Approved January 1, 2023 agenda
• Approved December 6, 2022 minutes
• Denied request BA-12-22-6 to overturn administrative decision for 10959 Irish Road (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting for January 10, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2023.

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing a funding request from the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham counties (CMHA-CEI). The request seeks to support the Integrative Community Youth Outreach Unit (ICYOU) from April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023.

• Funding request of $91,968.04 for the Integrative Community Youth Outreach Unit (ICYOU)
• Discussion of Semi-Annual Agency Reporting Schedule
• Review of ICYOU program services including 'Stress Busters' groups for youth
• Report on 12 existing community partnerships and 4 pending partnerships

The committee voted to recommend funding for the Integrative Community Youth Outreach Unit (ICYOU) program using the Juvenile Millage fund. This recommendation was sent to the Ways and Means Committee as a budget amendment to maintain the program after state ARP funds expire on March 31, 2023.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended ICYOU program funding from Juvenile Millage to Ways and Means Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board is conducting an organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish committee assignments. The body is also voting on resolutions regarding county fund deposits and property tax deferments.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Resolution to allow County Treasurer Robert A. Robinson to deposit and withdraw public funds
• Resolution to defer 2022 property tax payments for qualified senior citizens until April 30, 2023
• Establishment of the 2023 meeting schedule for the Board and five standing committees
• Presentation of disclosure statements

The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting to elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and establish committee assignments. The Board approved resolutions regarding the County Treasurer's fund management and property tax deferrals for qualified seniors.

• Elected Commissioner Mott as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Rogers as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Committee assignments and meeting dates (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to County Rules of Procedure regarding public comment and livestreaming (Carried; Nays: Brehler, Haskell, Youngquist)
• Approved Resolution #23-1-1 allowing County Treasurer to deposit and withdraw funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #23-1-2 to defer 2022 property tax payments for qualified seniors and individuals until April 30, 2023 (Unanimous)