Oshtemo Township - Township Board - June 9, 2026 Meeting
The Oshtemo Charter Township Board Meeting met June 9, 2026, addressing several key issues including the potential impacts and community concerns regarding battery energy storage systems (BESS) proposed in the area, with a major focus being safety and regulatory compliance. Trustees approved a budget amendment for SCBA grant matching funds for the fire department’s equipment upgrade. Additionally, the board considered a rezoning request for a property on Parkview Avenue, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to managing local development responsibly. The meeting further underlined the Oshtemo Township Board’s efforts to balance community concerns with regulatory requirements and infrastructure needs.
00:00 Introduction
00:05:23 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
00:06:36 Roll Call and Remote Attendance
00:07:52 Approval of Agenda
00:09:34 Public Officials and Community Partner Updates
00:13:45 Work Session and Reports
00:15:55 Audit Report Presentation
00:35:57 Financial Audit Report
00:55:00 Discussion on Board and Public Questions
01:11:57 Public Comment on Battery Energy Storage System
01:16:37 Public Comments on Battery Storage Facility Proposal
01:49:08 Public Comments
02:09:11 Resolution Proclaiming June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
02:15:00 Resolution Honoring America’s Legacy and the Declaration of Independence
02:19:33 Announcement of Community Food Drive for Semi Quincentennial Celebration
02:20:45 Consent Agenda Approval
02:21:25 Discussion on Audit Presentation
02:29:59 Approval of Audit Statements
02:30:57 Budget Amendment for Fire Chief’s Vehicle
02:45:05 Budget Amendment for Firefighter Grant
02:52:13 Rezoning Request Discussion
03:00:01 Public Comment on Rezoning
03:01:19 Board Deliberation on Rezoning
03:01:59 Motion to Approve Rezoning
03:02:59 Resolution to Enter Closed Session
03:19:09 Return from Closed Session
03:20:03 Public Comment Session
03:36:00 Board Member Comments and Updates
03:41:49 Discussion on Deep Listening and Communication
03:42:22 Strategic Planning Steering Committee Update
03:43:09 Personal Remarks by Trustee Cole
03:43:48 Tax Information and Billing Update
03:44:19 Biannual Election Worker Training
03:45:07 Challenges in Legislative Processes
03:47:00 Zoning Concerns for New Projects
03:48:56 Strategic Plan Presentation and Budget Review
03:50:17 Adjournment
