Board approves zoning text amendment, grants, bonds and budget amendments in voice votes

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners on May 21 approved a series of resolutions and appointments ranging from zoning changes to capital improvement bonds and budget amendments.

The board approved a text amendment to the county zoning ordinance, several committee appointments, the 2025 cycle 3 park community grants funded by the county parks millage, intergovernmental planning and zoning agreements, Public Act 116 farmland and open-space development rights agreements, the county’s taxable valuation reports, an amendment to a state grant for prosecutor’s office funding, issuance of capital improvement bonds, adoption of a six‑year capital improvements program and budget amendments for fiscal year 2024–25. Most motions were moved and seconded on the floor and carried by voice vote; recorded roll-call tallies were not provided in the meeting minutes or the spoken record.

Why it matters: together these votes implement the county’s current capital and operating plans, authorize grant applications and spending adjustments and set administrative appointments and fee schedules that affect permitting and park projects across Eaton County.

Key actions (motions as presented at the meeting):

- Motion: Approve text amendment to the county zoning ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Barber; supported by Commissioner Brian D'Rocia. Outcome: approved (voice vote). Note: the planning committee and the review panel recommended the change.…