Oshtemo Township - Township Board - March 10, 2026 Meeting
The board receives an update on the indoor youth and amateur sports facility project, including its economic benefits and collaboration with local entities. A major issue with tax assessments is discussed, where a software glitch resulted in some properties not being properly assessed, prompting corrective actions. The meeting also addresses updates on local road maintenance projects and infrastructure improvements, as well as plans for installing electric vehicle charging stations at township facilities. Additionally, the board considers amending the Hawkers, Peddlers, and Solicitors Ordinance to address issues with unauthorized selling outside commercial businesses. The meeting concludes with board member updates and plans for future township improvements.
00:00 Introduction
00:01:14 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
00:01:46 Roll Call
00:01:52 Approval of Agenda
00:03:25 Public Official and Community Partner Updates
00:29:45 Discussion on Community Ice Rink and Tourism Master Plan
00:35:00 County Commissioner Update
00:41:00 Road Commission Report and Public Concerns
00:45:00 Public Comments on Development and Traffic Concerns
00:53:03 Consent Agenda Approval
00:59:00 Appointments to Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
01:00:25 Discussion on Invoices and Payables
01:00:34 Parcel Assessment Issues and BSNA Software Concerns
01:11:00 Root Cause Analysis and Resolution Plan for Tax Roll Issues
01:35:39 Public Hearing on Text Amendments to Hawkers and Solicitors Ordinance
01:38:40 Discussion on Amending Hawker’s and Peddler’s Ordinance
01:47:55 Public Comments on Ordinance Amendment
01:52:33 Board Response and Further Discussion on Ordinance Amendment
02:01:50 Motion to Approve Ordinance Amendment with Revisions
02:03:02 Discussion on Moratorium for Commercial Data Centers
02:03:59 Communication Strategy for Energy Storage and Data Centers Ordinances
02:04:50 Consideration of Local Road Maintenance Projects
02:09:25 Discussion on Rubber Chip Seal Project and Grant Funding
02:10:50 Public Comment on Road Projects and Marijuana Tax Funding
02:11:48 Discussion on Road Commission’s List of Unmet Needs and Prioritization
02:15:15 Approval of Preventive Maintenance Projects and Budget Amendment
02:17:57 Approval of Township and County Contract Resolution
02:22:27 Budget Amendment for KL Avenue Non-Motorized Path Construction
02:25:47 Discussion on Maintenance Budget Item from Consent Agenda
02:29:36 Proposal for Meeting Room Upgrades Including Timer System
02:40:41 Updates on Vehicle Acquisitions and Public Works
02:41:40 Planning Commission and Community Concerns
02:42:28 Involvement in Community Meetings and Events
02:44:06 Upcoming May Election and Transit Authority Updates
02:45:29 Tax Collection and ADA Compliance Initiatives
02:47:26 Township Website and Public Works Updates
02:51:22 Adjournment
