The Oshtemo Charter Township Board Meeting on November 12, 2024 discussed and approved the 2025 budget, including the general fund and special assessments for fire, police, and road maintenance, maintaining the same millage rates as the previous year. The Board also approved a strategic plan for the fire department, which outlines goals for improving internal processes and community engagement. Employee benefits are debated, resulting in the approval of a new dependent care flexible spending benefit as a pilot program, along with changes to retirement contributions and maintaining current medical opt-out credits. The Board also addresses concerns about the Township’s legal department budgeting and the distribution of its costs across different funds. Additionally, compensation for elected officials is adjusted, reflecting efforts to align with cost of living increases. Public comment addressed concerns about meeting conduct and the comprehensiveness of meeting minutes.
