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Arial view of Narrow Lake
from the North looking south.
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ABOUT
History
Brookfield Township was established in 1841. The earliest settlers, Peter Moe, John Boody and Jesse Hart arrived in 1837. Moe and Boody settled in the NE sections 1 and 2 and called the area Moeville. Hart settled in the NW section 7 then called
Hart's Corners.
In 1841, Peter Williams and Enos Dutton both settled to the south in section 20/21 where Dutton built the only sawmill in the township along the banks of the Battle Creek referred to as Duttonville and now known as Brookfield.​​
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Excerpt from The History of Ingham and Eaton Counties Michigan
by Samuel W Durant
Location
Located in Eaton County, Michigan, Brookfield Township sits on the south county line between Hamlin and Walton Townships.
Our northern boundary is
Five Point Hwy, eastern is Royston Road, southern is Baseline Hwy, and
western boundary is Cochran Road.
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Charlotte is the county seat and there are four school districts within the township - Olivet, Eaton Rapids, Springport and Charlotte.
Geography
Brookfield Township is a rural farming community of 1467 residents (2020 census). In the south part of the township is Narrow Lake, a 118 acre all-sport lake with DNR public boat launch. The "narrows", the no-wake part of the lake is well known for fishing and kayaking.
There is one church, one retail business, and one manufacturing business, a multitude of ag and farm businesses in addition to self employed service businesses.
BOARD MEMBERS & MEETINGS
Board Member Contacts
Nolan B. Spotts, Supervisor
517-543-2119
808 E Five Point Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813​​​​
Tara Miller, Clerk
517-983-5036
2638 E Bellevue Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
Helene Larson, Treasurer
517-663-3832
brookfieldtwptreasurer@gmail.com
4380 E Bellevue Hwy
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827​
Jim Orr, Trustee
517-230-4022 jimaorr@gmail.com
​​​​​Marshall Williams, Trustee
517-543-6165​
Special Meeting Notices
will be posted here and on the board at the township hall no less than 18 hours prior to the meeting
Monday, March 9th, 2026 - 8 pm
Agenda items:
Fire and EMS coverage for south east Brookfield Township
Joint Planning & Zoning discussion
Re-zoning issue with Luella Lane -150-040-600-002-00
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings are held at 7 PM the first Monday of
April, June, August, October, December and February at the township hall: 8037 Brookfield Rd.
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Our fiscal year is April 1st to March 31st.
TOWNSHIP BUSINESS
Meeting Minutes
25/26 Board Minutes​​​​​
26/27 Board Minutes​​​​​
24/25 FY and prior minutes can be requested by township residents by contacting the clerk. Non-residents may submit a FOIA request.
Financials
The township fiscal year runs April 1st to March 31st.
Please see the minutes for the bimonthly Treasurer's Reports.
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GENERAL FUND BUDGETS​
Narrow Lake Sewer System
For operation issues related to the sewer system contact:
Scott Monroe
Monroe Environmental, LLC
269-207-5324
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​ For billing or administration issues or questions contact:
Tara Miller, Clerk
517-983-5036 | brookfieldtwpclerk@gmail.com
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Maintenance & operation fee is:
$95 monthly
$285 quarterly
$570 semi-annually
$1140 annually (pre-paid)
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Any unpaid balance must be received by November 15th and incurs a 10% penalty if added to the winter tax statement
ASSESSOR & TAX INFORMATION
Brookfield Township Assessor
Jennifer Harris
955 Tyler Drive
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
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Email: jennifer.harris38@yahoo.com
Phone: 517-213-6039
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2026 Board of Review Dates
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Tuesday, March 10th
9 am -- Noon & 2 pm -- 5 pm
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Thursday, March 12th
9 am -- Noon & 6 pm -- 9 pm
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Location: at the township hall
Property Taxes
Winter property tax bills are mailed by December 1st and due by the end of February.
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Summer property tax bills are mailed by July 1st
and due by mid-September.
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*Please check your bill for exact due dates and payment options*
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Payments must be received by the due date to the Treasurer - by mail or in person.
Payments may also be dropped off at
Independent Bank
Charlotte or Eaton Rapids branches.
Please have your tax bill (s) in hand.
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Treasurer's address:
4380 E Bellevue Hwy. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
*secure drop box at porch steps
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Hours:
By appointment - please call ahead
517-663-3832
RESOURCES
CEMETARIES
Perry Cemetery is on Stevens Hwy between Brookfield Rd and Narrow Lake Rd.
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Fox Cemetery is on Spicerville Hwy between Narrow Lake Rd and Perky Rd.
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To be buried in Brookfield Township, you must be a resident of, or have a close family connection. Please contact the Clerk for further information.
ELECTIONS
Upcoming Elections in 2026
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Tuesday, August 4th
State Primary Election
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Tuesday, November 3rd
State General Election
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For more information:
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index
or contact the Clerk
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AV applications will be mailed out in April, to vote absentee if you are not on the permanent AV list.
POLICIES & ORDINANCES
Marihuana Ordinance - 19-01
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Narrow Lake Sewer Ordinance
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Resolution of International Fire Code
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Brookfield Twp participates with the Eaton County ORV Road Policy:
https://eatoncounty.org/documentcenter/view/4773
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Not yet linked, please contact the Clerk for a copy.
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PLANNING/ZONING
& SAFETY
Planning & Zoning: Effective June 1st, 2026 Brookfield Township will be part of the Eaton Area Joint Planning Commission and no longer by the county.
Eaton County Construction Code enforcement is mandated and will continue to handle building permits, inspections and code enforcement.​
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Fire and EMS Coverage:
Brookfield Township participates in the Rural Fire Association with the majority of the township covered by the Charlotte Fire Department. The east side of the township, Wilcox Rd to Royston Rd and south to Baseline Hwy is covered by Hamlin Twp Fire Department.
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