The Joint Board Meeting of Oshtemo Township brings together updates from the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Downtown Development Authority, South Drake Road Corridor Improvement Authority, and Oshtemo Friends of the Park. Planning department director, Jodi Stefforia discussed the annual report, including zoning ordinance amendments and the comprehensive plan's progress. Stefforia previously served as planning director of Comstock Township and will soon be completing an anniversary with Oshtemo Township. Public works director Anna Horner provided updates on various construction and infrastructure projects. The meeting also covered the use of brownfield tax credits for housing and obsolete structures. Community engagement activities, such as the Friends of the Parks programs and public safety collaborations, were also highlighted. Comprehensive plan efforts and public works projects signify ongoing development in the township. In the regular meeting the Board presented a resolution to honor former Trustee Ken Hudok Jr. for his service highlighting his contributions to the community - the Hudok family was in attendance. The board discussed and approved budget amendments, focusing on streetlight relocation costs for a road widening project. Fire Chief McComb and Deputy Fire Chief Burkhart presented a quarterly strategic plan update, emphasizing improvements in emergency response and firefighter safety. The board also reviewed a compensation study conducted by Segal, which compares township salaries with regional averages, and discussed the next steps in aligning compensation with market standards. The meeting concluded with updates from various trustees and a closed session for the attorney's performance review.