Tecumseh Township

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

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 Westhaven resident attended the meeting and advised that plans for resident and accessory buildings on his undeveloped property are being completed and will be reviewed with Ed Engle, Township Inspector. Ed Engle was also present and confirmed he is assisting the resident with the proper permit application.

Minutes:

All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the May 11, 2026, meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Feight made a motion to approve, seconded by Bunch. Motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer's Report:

A. Financial Statement review - Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer Report for Period ending May 31, 2026.

B. Approval of Bills -New bills were presented for payment, including Martin storage rental invoice for January-June 2026. A motion was made for approval of the Treasurer's Report and new bills submitted for payment by Feight, seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.

Clerk's Report:

A. Election Update - A ballot proof of the proposed fire and safety renewal millage was received from the County Clerk's office and approved for the August 4, 2026 election. Election Inspector training is scheduled between June 8 through June 18, 2026 and will certify all inspectors for 2 years.  The absent voter drop box has been inspected and is available to receive absent voter ballots through election day. The election commission will approve election inspectors at the next meeting.

 

Old Business:

A. Fire Contract - Supervisor Brown advised the Fire, Safety, and Emergency Services Contract, effective 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2030, was approved by the City of Tecumseh at the City Council meeting on June 1, 2026.

New Business:

A. Budget Public Hearing 7:30 - A motion was made to adjourn the regular meeting for the public hearing on the Tecumseh Township Budget for FY26-27 by Coulter and seconded by Roth.

A review of income accounts includes a decrease in expected State Revenue Sharing of $10,000-$17,000 per the May projected forecast by the State of Michigan. Several other income accounts are expected to remain close to the FY25-26 actual totals. Expense accounts that are increasing in FY26-27 include an annual increase for Assessing Services, a new contract renewal for Public Safety, and Election costs for the August and November 2026 elections. Due to projected receipts from Public Safety funds of the winter tax collection being lower than the new contract, Restricted Public Safety funds are proposed to pay any additional monthly expense.

A motion was made by Bunch to adjourn the Public Session and return to the Regular meeting session. Motion was seconded by Coulter and passed by voice vote.

After discussion of the proposed budget for 2026-2027 a motion was made by Bunch and seconded by Coulter to approve the 2026-2027 revenue and expense budget of $423,375.  Motion passed by voice vote.

 

Building Inspectors Report

None                                                                               

Supervisor's Report:

None

Open Discussion:

Supervisor Brown discussed with Riverbend management regarding quotes for the lower-level parking area improvement. Riverbend management have some potential vendors and will advise at a future date.

 

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 8:10 p.m.

Next township meeting is Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7 pm.