Tecumseh Township

Attendees:  Supervisor Curt Brown, Treasurer Rick Bunch, Clerk Rita Roth, Attorney Michael Brooks

Excused:  Trustee Michael Feight, Trustee Jerry 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:

Joseph Roth, resident of Hawthorne Hills subdivision Plat 1, discussed the clearing of the easement and right of way by Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line in 2023 and 2024. Resident concerns of how much area was cleared beyond the 10-foot private easement noted on Plat drawings and limited information provided by the on-site crew removing trees was discussed. Mr. Roth was advised to review his findings with Attorney Brooks for further suggestions.

Minutes:

All Board members have reviewed minutes from the August 12, 2024, meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Bunch made a motion to approve, seconded by Brown. Motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurers Report:

Treasurer Bunch distributed the report for August, with an update on CD balances. New bills were presented. A motion was made to approve by Brown, seconded by Roth. Motion passed by voice vote.

Clerks Report:

Clerk Roth shared receipt of an official sealed copy of the August 6 "Statement of Votes Cast" mailed to the township by the County Board of Canvassers. Also advised preparation has started for the November 5^th General Election. Ballots expected the week of September 23^rd to send out by mail to absentee voters and the absentee voter drop box at Riverbend Friends Church parking lot is available for returning ballots. Election inspectors will be appointed at the next township meeting October 14, and public accuracy testing on October 21.

Old Business:  

Camera - The security camera for the absentee voter drop box is operational and Clerk Roth demonstrated live access available by Lorex APP on her phone. Reimbursement will be submitted to the Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections after payment has processed.

New Business:

Designated Assessor Opt-Out Option - Supervisor Brown distributed a copy of a letter from the Lenawee County Equalization Department Director allowing local communities to opt-out of a Designated Assessor appointed by the Interlocal Agreement for Lenawee County.  A majority number of the local participating communities would need to sign the agreement that would be effective for January 1 - December 31, 2025.

Building Inspectors Report:

None

Supervisors Report:

Supervisor Brown distributed a fact sheet providing information on Act 425 Conditional Land Transfers to provide further details of its application to agreements with the City of Tecumseh for utilities, per the prior month inquiry by the owner of a Westhaven property located in the township.

Supervisor Brown also noted the township building inspector is meeting with the Highland Development HOA on ordinance application and permits needed to resolve a resident issue.

Open Discussion:

There being no additional business before the Board, Bunch made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Brown.The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.