The Oshtemo Charter Township Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2024, covered several key issues as drafting the 2025 budget wraps up with a final public hearing set for November 12th. Visit the Oshtemo Township Website or Township Hall to review the proposed budget. The board discussed preparations for the upcoming November election, including absentee voting and precinct arrangements. The meeting addressed options for the police contract, with discussions about adding community policing officers and a detective sergeant to better serve Oshtemo. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s department updated the board with a now monthly presentation highlighting current law enforcement concerns and raising the alarm on recent local crypto currency scams. Budget amendments were proposed and debated, particularly concerning employee recognition, education allocations, and compensation. Public comments raised continued concerns about development plans and street connectivity issues, prompting board members to propose a future dialogue with the community, all parties hoping to deescalate the exchange and move forward civilly. The meeting also included updates from the fire department on capital improvement plans and concluded with board member comments addressing recent community feedback.