Tecumseh Township

Attendees: Supervisor Curt Brown, Treasurer Rick Bunch, Clerk Rita Roth, Trustee Mike Feight

Excused: Trustee Gerald Coulter

 

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. Bill Winzler Land Split - An application and fee for completion of a land split was presented to the Board. Owner has advised property is not under a Form 425 agreement with the City of Tecumseh. 

B. A resident living near Meadowbrook Court and Newburg Hwy. discussed the need for additional speed signs in this area due to a recent fatality. He was advised to contact the Lenawee Road Commission to ask for a study of traffic and road use in this area and review the current sign locations. 

Minutes:

All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the June 9, 2025, meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Bunch made a motion to approve, seconded by Brown. Motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer Report for June 2025. New bills were presented for payment. A motion was made for approval of bills by Feight, seconded by Roth. Motion passed by voice vote.

Clerk's Report:

Clerk Roth presented 2 items for Board approval. A copy of the D.J. Martin Rental Agreement was distributed with requested payment of $440 for the July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 period. This includes a $40 increase in storage rental space for the 6-month period. A motion to approve was made by Bunch and seconded by Feight.  Motion passed by voice vote. Clerk Roth also distributed an engagement letter with a proposal of estimated fees from auditor Meredith Francis for completion of the township 2-year audit required this year. A motion to approve was made by Feight and seconded by Roth. Motion passed by voice vote.

Old Business:  

A. Signs - Clerk Roth has requested a quote from Maumee Print & Graphic for a larger entrance sign at the Riverbend Friends Church polling location, that will be more visible.

 

New Business

A. Insurance renewal - A renewal invoice for Decker Insurance was submitted for the July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 coverage period. A motion to approve was made by Bunch and seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.

B. Winzler Land Split - A motion was made by Feight and seconded by Bunch to approve the application contingent upon acceptance and approval by the assessor. Supervisor Brown is forwarding the application to the assessor.

C. Board of Review - next meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, 1:00 pm. at Danley's Restaurant.

 

Building Inspectors Report:

             None                                                                                                                     

Supervisor's Report:

A memo was distributed to Board members from Jim Lemon, Zoning Chair, to review 2 proposed changes to clarify the wording of the zoning ordinance in effect for current fencing and pool fencing. The Zoning/Planning Board will begin the process in September upon Board approval at a future meeting.

Open Discussion:

Adjournment:

There being no additional business before the Board, a motion was made by Brown to adjourn. Motion seconded by Bunch. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.