June 9-13: Chock-full agendas include chickens, moratoriums, hobby retreat and new builds
In 2025, The Daily is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home.
These round-ups are written on Fridays, and will not include an agenda if one hasn't been posted by 1 p.m. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information.
Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, June 9-13:
Courts, Public Safety and Infrastructure Development Committee Meeting: 6 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Livingston County Administration Building
The agenda includes:
A report from the Drain Commissioner's Office regarding the Brighton No. 4 Drain in Brighton Township. Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere told commissioners in writing on May 28 that his office had a mandatory pre-bid meeting for improvements to the drain, petitioned by local residents, according to the meeting packet. The Drain Commissioner's Office plans to approach the Livingston County Board of Commissioners in July for a pledge of full faith and credit on the project, which incudes upgrading portions of the drainage system that were installed in 1944, Jonckheere wrote.
Consideration of a resolution authorizing a replacement vehicle lease for the Sheriff Jail Division. If approved, the Car Pool Department will lease one 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit from Enterprise Fleet Management for a term of 60 months with estimated lease payments of $859 per month, according to the packet. The board, if approved, will authorize a $5,154 budget amendment from General Fund. The Car Pool Department will dispose of the decommissioned county-owned vehicles being replaced.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/uvuj3hxr
Finance and Asset Management Committee Meeting: 6:15 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Livingston County Administration Building
The agenda includes:
Consideration of resolution to accept the 2024 Livingston County Financial Audit.
Consideration of a resolution authorizing an agreement with John Stewart Associates LLC for concrete construction at the Administration Building and Historic Courthouse. The rate is $214,000, with a payment of $9,336 to Lindhout Associates for architectural and engineering services, according to the packet. Funds will be paid from Fund 403: Capital Improvement Fund.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/hnz88apw
Board of Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Livingston County Administration Building
There are no action items on the posted agenda.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/wd22w4nr
How to participate remotely: By calling 646-568-7788, entering ID 399 700 0062, and entering password LCBOC. You can attend via Zoom online at us02web.zoom.us/j/3997000062.
Village Council Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Pinckney Village Offices
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a speeding plan from the Pinckney Police Department.
A public hearing, discussion and consideration of a proposed resolution on the village millage rate.
Consideration of a cost recovery ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to authorize the village 'to recover the actual and reasonable costs incurred by the Department of Public Works and Police Department in response to certain incidents which are beyond the scope of routine services and which arise due to the negligent, intentional, or unlawful acts of individuals, property owners or businesses,' according to the meeting packet.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/457jsu7m
How to participate remotely: Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 262 565 178 786. Passcode: VfEkiY.
Downtown Development Authority Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, at the Pinckney Village Offices
The agenda includes:
A recap of past events and discussion of upcoming events, including Food Truck Fridays and Hootin' in the Park.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2x67utky
How to participate remotely: Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 269 582 965 775. Passcode: cy222fo2.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Fowlerville Village Hall
The agenda includes:
A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Village of Fowlerville Zoning Ordinance. The amendment would introduce a new section under Chapter 13 – Office District, providing a definition for Therapeutic Massage and establishing associated regulations as a special land use.
A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Village of Fowlerville Zoning Ordinance. The amendment would introduce an ordinance to allow accessory solar energy systems, including building-mounted systems, building-integrated systems, and ground-mounted systems with the primary purpose of generating electricity for the principal use on-site.
Consideration and approval of a special land use permit for a craft and hobby retreat at 114 S. Second St.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3vpt24p3
City Council Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Howell City Hall
The agenda includes:
A public hearing and consideration of a resolution to adopt millage rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Consideration of a resolution for a SEMCOG Tap Grant.
Consideration of approving Balloons & Brews on June 28 from the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce.
Consideration of appointing Julie Fielek as hearing officer.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3khpwpcm
Brighton Arts and Culture Commission Meeting: 6 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Brighton City Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
City Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Brighton City Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Brighton Township Hall
The agenda includes:
A public hearing on a rezoning request for The Cove at Woodland Lake. The existing zoning is R-2 (Residential Single Family). The proposed zoning is Residential Planned Unit Development.
Discussion on a possible chicken ordinance change.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/5ysza4eb
Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Howell Township Hall
Consideration of Howell-Mason LLC v. Howell Township. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting. The company, which sought to build a Mugg and Bopps gas station on the corner of Mason Road and North Burkhart Road, sued after being denied a special use variance to operate a station within 300 feet of a wellhead protection area. Residents have been vocal about their displeasure with the proposed project, as they fear it would affect their drinking water. In May, the plaintiffs' motions for reconsideration were denied in Livingston County 44th Circuit Court, according to the meeting packet.
Consideration of pay increases for the 2025-26 budget year.
Consideration of an ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units.
Consideration of a special land use request to allow RV storage on vacant land on Hydraulic Drive.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2pxpnbfa
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Marion Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a resolution for a property tax administration fee. If approved, the township will impose a 1% property tax administration fee on all tax bills prepared and collected by by the township for the summer and winter tax collection periods, beginning with the 2025 tax year, according to the meeting packet.
Consideration of a zoning ordinance moratorium. If approved, the township will establish a temporary moratorium on special use permits, condominium developments and/or planned unit developments, according to the packet.
Consideration of the Zoning Report from the Zoning Board of Appeals on Meadows North. The proposed condominium development would, if approved, add nearly 170 units to an area off Peavy Road.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2j57y9vh
How to participate remotely: tinyurl.com/yc8d3hxj
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Hartland Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a preliminary site plan for the Sawyer Ridge Residential Planned Development. The proposal is 167 single-family detached units on about 71.1 acres south of Highland Road and west of Pleasant Valley Road, according to the meeting packet.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/76r473d9
How to participate remotely: Watch on YouTube under @hartlandtownship5462
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Cohoctah Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Genoa Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Unadilla Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Iosco Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of DTE Conditional Rezoning Amendments. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/53jnz434
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Conway Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a Residential Overlay District. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting.
Consideration of Headland's solar project submittal, determined to be incomplete.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3kca5zjr
Joint Special Meeting with Cohoctah Township: 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Conway Township Hall
Conway Township and Cohoctah Township will participate in a joint special meeting 'to adjourn to closed session to discuss a written confidential legal opinion with the townships' attorney(s) and to consider any other township business that may come before the township boards,' according to the meeting notice.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Deerfield Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
— Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com. Follow him on X @SalsaEvan.
This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: June 9-13: Big meetings in Brighton, Hartland Township, Marion
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