Tecumseh Township

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

Excused:

 

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:

None

Minutes:

All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the November 11, 2024, meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Bunch made a motion to approve, seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer report for November. New bills were presented for payment. A motion was made for approval of bills by Feight, seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.

Clerk's Report:

Clerk Roth advised the Board of Canvassers has completed the canvass of votes for the November 5, 2024 general election and issued the Certificate of Determination. Individual Certificates for each township office were given to the designated board member.

Old Business:

A. Ordinance Violations - Township Attorney Brooks advised a warning letter regarding violation of the Township Animal Ordinance was sent to a resident homeowner, allowing a 2-week response for compliance. The township ordinance posted on the township website details requirements for animals in the township.

B. Black Fire Winery, 1261 E. Munger Rd., use of property for "Glamping Campsite" by Jason Fischer - Township Attorney Brooks advised a letter signed by the owner allowing use of AG zoned property for this purpose is needed, proof of written notification to neighbors of adjoining property, an engineered site plan that will include boundaries for each campsite, utilities, road access, and health department regulations for septic and water need to be completed before an application can be presented to the township board. It was requested that a letter be sent by the attorney informing the owner of these requirements.

New Business:

A. Appointment of Board of Review - Supervisor Brown requested a motion to appoint Greg Lewis, Paul Slovinski, Karl Brown, and Jim Lemon(alternate) to a new term as the Board of Review. Motion to appoint made by Brown, seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote. The next meeting scheduled for the Board of Review is December 10, 2024.

B. MEC contract - Supervisor Brown received a Metro Act Permit application from Midwest Energy & Communications expanding fiber-to-home and broadband service in the township beginning in 2025. The permit must be signed and returned within 45 days and allows the township to receive a portion of the annual maintenance fee submitted by MEC under the Metro Act.  Further site details are available at https://www.teammidwest.com/internet.

C. Roads meeting - A new schedule is available for 2025 meetings for the County Road Commission on their website, on 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month.

Building Inspectors Report:

None

Supervisor's Report:

Supervisor Brown referenced the zoning ordinance for "Open Air Businesses" and if this ordinance would apply to property on Matthews Hwy. The Township Attorney was asked to review and provide further legal interpretation at a future meeting.

Open Discussion:

There being no additional business before the Board, Coulter made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Feight. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.