Oshtemo Township - Township Board - November 25, 2025 Meeting

Updated about 5 hours ago

The ESMO Charter Township meeting, held on November 10, 2023, was called to order with a focus on budget reviews and discussions. Key topics included the review of election reimbursement plans, potential transit millage, and adjustments to FICA and trustee salaries. The board members discussed the inclusion of salaries and education funding in department budgets. Additionally, technology upgrades, including a website overhaul and digital bulletin board, were evaluated. The meeting provided a platform for board members to ask questions and seek clarifications on financial allocations and future plans.

Chapters

Welcome and Call to Order (00:00:36)
The meeting was called to order and attendees were welcomed.

The meeting was officially called to order, and attendees were welcomed by the chair. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:00:44)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present.

Attendees were invited to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call and Remote Attendance (00:01:16)
Roll call was conducted, and remote attendance was noted.

Trustee Cole was noted to be joining virtually, although not yet present. Trustee Chapman had a work conflict. No remote attendees were permitted at the time.
Approval of the Agenda (00:02:00)
The agenda for the meeting was reviewed and approved.

Members were asked if there were any changes to the agenda. The agenda was approved with a motion that carried five votes in favor and two absences.
Public Officials and Community Partner Updates (00:02:59)
Updates from public officials and community partners were invited.

This segment allowed any community partners or county commissioners to provide updates to the board, but no updates were presented.
Work Session (00:03:25)
A work session was held to discuss budget-related items.

The board discussed various budget items, including questions on budget allocations for election reimbursement, trustee salaries, and technology upgrades. Specific budget line items and departmental allocations were reviewed in detail.