Monthly Minutes
August 10, 2026 Tecumseh Township Board Minutes
Attendees: Supervisor Curt Brown, Treasurer Rick Bunch, Trustee Mike Feight, Trustee Gerald Coulter, Clerk Rita Romth.
Excused: None
Excused: None
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Curt Brown. Supervisor Curt Brown led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guest Comments:
A. A Dillingham resident asked for further updates on issues discussed at the March 2026 township meeting, including if the township needs a moratorium on Data Centers or if further information can be provided by the Zoning Board. Board members agreed that the Zoning and Planning Board would be asked to provide further information on what surrounding communities have enacted or considered for Data Center regulation, and their suggestions for Tecumseh Township needs by the end of the calendar year.
B. Additional comments were made on a property that is unoccupied with continued signs of disrepair, rocks and unused equipment in the driveway, and another property in the township with similar issues. Supervisor Brown advised he will go and inspect the property for ordinance violations and attempt to contact the owner.
Minutes:
All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Feight made a motion to approve, seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.
Treasurers Report:
A. Financial Statement review - Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer Report for Period ending July 31, 2026.
B. Approval of Bills - New bills were presented for payment. A request was also made by Treasurer Bunch to purchase a CD with funds in the money market account. A motion was made for approval of the Treasurer’s Report, new bills, and purchase of a CD by Coulter, and seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.
Clerks Report:
A. Clerk Roth advised on the unofficial results of the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. The township mileage renewal passed with 331 “yes” votes, and 46 “no” votes. There was a good turnout of 490 voters, which included 281 in person, and 209 Absentee Voter Ballots. Election results for all candidates and proposals can be found at the website “electionlenawee.com”.
Old Business:
A. Attorney - Supervisor Brown confirmed with Attorney Fred Lucas to provide representation for township issues requiring legal services.
New Business:
A. Building Inspector Reimbursement - A request was submitted by Ed Engle to approve reimbursement of $750.00 for half of the expenses to attend a Continuing Education training session. The motion to approve was made by Feight and seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.
Building Inspectors Report
None
Supervisors Report:
None
Open Discussion:
None
Adjournment:
There being no additional business before the Board, a motion was made by Feight to adjourn. Motion seconded by Coulter. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Next township meeting is Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7 p.m., Riverbend Friends Church, 9500 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., Tecumseh
Guest Comments:
A. A Dillingham resident asked for further updates on issues discussed at the March 2026 township meeting, including if the township needs a moratorium on Data Centers or if further information can be provided by the Zoning Board. Board members agreed that the Zoning and Planning Board would be asked to provide further information on what surrounding communities have enacted or considered for Data Center regulation, and their suggestions for Tecumseh Township needs by the end of the calendar year.
B. Additional comments were made on a property that is unoccupied with continued signs of disrepair, rocks and unused equipment in the driveway, and another property in the township with similar issues. Supervisor Brown advised he will go and inspect the property for ordinance violations and attempt to contact the owner.
Minutes:
All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Feight made a motion to approve, seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.
Treasurers Report:
A. Financial Statement review - Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer Report for Period ending July 31, 2026.
B. Approval of Bills - New bills were presented for payment. A request was also made by Treasurer Bunch to purchase a CD with funds in the money market account. A motion was made for approval of the Treasurer’s Report, new bills, and purchase of a CD by Coulter, and seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.
Clerks Report:
A. Clerk Roth advised on the unofficial results of the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. The township mileage renewal passed with 331 “yes” votes, and 46 “no” votes. There was a good turnout of 490 voters, which included 281 in person, and 209 Absentee Voter Ballots. Election results for all candidates and proposals can be found at the website “electionlenawee.com”.
Old Business:
A. Attorney - Supervisor Brown confirmed with Attorney Fred Lucas to provide representation for township issues requiring legal services.
New Business:
A. Building Inspector Reimbursement - A request was submitted by Ed Engle to approve reimbursement of $750.00 for half of the expenses to attend a Continuing Education training session. The motion to approve was made by Feight and seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.
Building Inspectors Report
None
Supervisors Report:
None
Open Discussion:
None
Adjournment:
There being no additional business before the Board, a motion was made by Feight to adjourn. Motion seconded by Coulter. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Next township meeting is Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7 p.m., Riverbend Friends Church, 9500 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., Tecumseh
Rita Roth, Clerk
Curtis Brown, Supervisor