Oshtemo Township - Township Board - December 9, 2025 Meeting
The Board reviewed the approval and distribution of the proposed comprehensive master plan and master streets plan. The meeting addressed interactions with the Kalamazoo County Road Commission, focusing on enhancing communication and collaboration to better serve the township’s road infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was significant public comment concerning a proposed battery energy storage system, with residents expressing opposition due to potential environmental and safety concerns, and advocating for its restriction to industrial zones as outlined in the township’s master plan. The meeting also included reports from law enforcement and discussions on budget amendments and policy updates.
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Welcome and Call to Order
00:24 Pledge of Allegiance
00:52 Remote Attendance Identification
01:25 Township Mission, Vision, and Core Values
01:50 Approval of the Agenda
03:23 Public Officials and Community Partner Updates
06:23 Presentation on Township Plans by Sarah Moring Hilt
29:01 Special Studies Discussion
29:30 Master Streets Plan Presentation
30:51 Discussion on Road Design in Oshtemo
34:00 Presentation on Master Streets Plan
35:28 Questions and Discussion on Master Streets Plan
45:56 Next Steps for Comprehensive Plan
60:44 Public Comments on Battery Energy Storage Systems
73:47 Public Comments
75:56 Consent Agenda Approval
76:40 Discussion on Bereavement Leave Policy Adjustment
81:00 Approval of Westridge Site Condominium Final Plan
95:55 Sheriff’s Office Report
105:43 Case Updates
111:00 CIT Training Discussion
113:05 CRRT Team Explanation
119:41 Resolution Establishing Poverty Exemption Guidelines
122:59 Consideration to Approve Distribution of Proposed Comprehensive Master Plan
125:23 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments
127:42 Discussion on Road Commission Engagement
136:08 Discussion on Road Funding and Township Needs
144:25 Public Comment Session 1
148:30 Public Comment Session 2
155:01 Board Member Comments and Updates
