The Commission devotes the meeting to battery energy storage systems with expert presentations from University of Michigan Graham Institute of Sustainability, EGLE, and the Michigan Public Service Commission. They discussed zoning considerations, safety standards, and the potential impacts of BESS projects. The meeting also included a public comment session where residents expressed strong opposition to the proposed South VanKal BESS project, citing concerns about safety, environmental impact, and the appropriateness of locating such projects in residential areas. The meeting underscored the tension between renewable energy development and community interests, highlighting the need for careful zoning and planning in Oshtemo Township.
Gavel to Gavel coverage of the Board meetings for Oshtemo Charter Township
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02:40:36Oshtemo Township - Township Board - April 14, 2026 MeetingAdded about 10 hours ago
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02:26:46Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - April 9, 2026 MeetingAdded 6 days ago
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01:07:12Oshtemo Township - March 31, 2026 Township Board Joint Board MeetingAdded 15 days ago
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01:25:11Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - March 26, 2026 MeetingAdded 20 days ago
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03:17:53Oshtemo Township - Township Board - March 24, 2026 MeetingAdded 22 days ago
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00:27:59Oshtemo Township - Zoning Board of Appeals - March 24, 2026 MeetingAdded 22 days ago
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01:37:11Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - March 12, 2026 MeetingAdded about 1 month ago
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02:51:36Oshtemo Township - Township Board - March 10, 2026 MeetingAdded about 1 month ago
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01:51:36Oshtemo Township - Township Board - February 24, 2026 MeetingAdded about 2 months ago
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01:55:34Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - February 12, 2026 MeetingAdded 2 months ago
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02:59:23Oshtemo Township - Township Board - February 10, 2026 MeetingAdded 2 months ago
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01:48:18Oshtemo Township - Township Board - January 27, 2026 MeetingAdded 3 months ago
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00:19:10Oshtemo Township - January 27, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingAdded 3 months ago
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03:16:40Oshtemo Township - Township Board - January 13, 2026 MeetingAdded 3 months ago
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01:19:48Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - January 8, 2026 MeetingAdded 3 months ago
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02:02:15Oshtemo Township - Township Board - December 23, 2025 Oshtemo Township BoardAdded 4 months ago
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02:44:25Oshtemo Township - December 9, 2025 Township Board MeetingAdded 4 months ago
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02:52:34Oshtemo Township - Township Board - November 25, 2025 MeetingAdded 5 months ago
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03:20:03Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - November 13, 2025 MeetingAdded 5 months ago
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03:35:26Oshtemo Township - Township Board - November 10, 2025 MeetingAdded 5 months ago
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03:15:16Oshtemo Township - Township Board - October 28, 2025 MeetingAdded 6 months ago
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00:45:47Oshtemo Township - October 28, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingAdded 6 months ago
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02:16:23Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - October 23, 2025 MeetingAdded 6 months ago
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04:30:22Oshtemo Township - October 14, 2025 Township Board MeetingAdded 6 months ago
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01:15:34Oshtemo Township - September 23, 2025 Township Board MeetingAdded 7 months ago
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00:32:12Oshtemo Township - September 23, 2025 Special Planning Commission MeetingAdded 7 months ago
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01:31:22Oshtemo Township - September 23, 2025 Joint Board MeetingAdded 7 months ago
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00:23:55Oshtemo Township - September 23, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingAdded 7 months ago
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02:52:49Oshtemo Township - Township Board - September 9, 2025 MeetingAdded 7 months ago
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00:52:23Oshtemo Township - August 28, 2025 Planning Commission MeetingAdded 8 months ago
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02:02:57Oshtemo Township - August 26, 2025 Township Board MeetingAdded 8 months ago
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00:27:45Oshtemo Township - August 26, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingAdded 8 months ago
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01:56:04Oshtemo Township - August 19, 2025 Oshtemo Township Budget MeetingAdded 8 months ago