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 Development resident requested information on conditional use of property and wanting to build a storage type building and possible residence. Ed Engle was present at the meeting and addressed application of ordinances and building codes that apply. Resident will not be submitting the application at this meeting.

Minutes:

All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the March 9, 2026, meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Coulter made a motion to approve, seconded by Brown. Motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer Report for February and March 2026. Four new bills were presented for payment. A motion was made for approval of bills by Coulter, seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.

Clerk's Report:

A. Clerk Roth discussed options to approve a donation to local charities for the Lilly Trust funds. Board members agreed to split the donation between a local food pantry and the Tecumseh Service Club. A motion was made by Bunch and seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote. 

B. Clerk Roth also advised on planned expenses for the August and November elections, including Absentee Voter mailing envelopes, a transport bag, additional signage, and replacement of a ballot container. A motion was requested to approve expenses, which are covered by the current year budget. The motion was approved by Coulter and seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote. 

C. Resolution 2026-04 to Adopt Fire and Rescue Millage Ballot Language - A motion was made by Clerk Roth to approve the millage ballot language question to be submitted for the August 4, 2026 election ballot. Ballot proposal to be submitted to the County Clerk by May 12, 2026. Motion seconded by Supervisor Brown. Roll call vote approved as "Yes" vote by Brown, Bunch, Coulter, Feight, Roth. 

Old Business:

A. Roads Contract - Four projects are planned for 2026 by the Board of County Road Commissioners in the township. Due to increased funding for roads by the Neighborhood Roads Fund and the Gas Tax for Sales Tax Swap, no local township match will be required for County Primary Roads. The LCRC will bear 100% of the cost for all improvements to township line roads. A motion to approve the 2026 contract was made by Feight and seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.

B. New Business:

Fire Contract - The Board reviewed the Agreement for Emergency, Medical, and Fire Services Contract effective July 1, 2026. The new Annual Fee and Monthly Rate is calculated on the proposed City of Tecumseh budget to be approved at the April 20, 2026 City of Tecumseh meeting and 12.53% of emergency calls in the township. Board members are requesting the township rate be reevaluated using actual vs. recommended budget and consideration that the majority number of emergency calls are medical related. Supervisor Brown will review the Agreement with the City of Tecumseh City Manager Brett Coker. No approval was proposed at this meeting.

Building Inspectors Report

None                                                                               

Supervisor's Report:

None

Open Discussion:

None

Adjournment:

There being no additional business before the Board, a motion was made by Coulter to adjourn. Motion seconded by Bunch. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Next township meeting is Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7 pm.