Monthly Minutes
September 14, 2026 Tecumseh Township Board Minutes
Attendees: Supervisor Curt Brown, Treasurer Rick Bunch, Trustee Mike Feight, Trustee Gerald Coulter, Clerk Rita Roth.
Excused: None
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:
None
Minutes:
All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Bunch made a motion to approve, seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.
Treasurers Report:
A. Financial Statement review - Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer Report for Period ending August 31, 2026.
B. Approval of Bills New bills were presented for payment. A motion was made for approval of the Treasurers Report and new bills, by Coulter and seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.
Clerks Report:
A. Clerk Roth advised the election inspectors at the August 4, 2026 Primary attended a training meeting with Michelle Bates, County Election Administrator, on procedures for Closing the Polls on election night, and new changes that were added to the ePollbook. Also, Clerk Roth attended a Lenawee County Clerk Meeting reviewing the Canvass of the August Primary and the November election time-schedule. AV ballots are expected to be received by September 24 for local clerk mailing.
Old Business:
A. Data Center - Supervisor Brown attended a recent conference that gave input on writing a sample local ordinance and issues to consider such as zoning, infrastructure, public safety, and development agreements. The zoning committee will be asked to review regulations that would apply to a Data Center ordinance and present to the Board, prior to a scheduled Public Meeting.
B. Tax Rate - Supervisor Brown submitted the L-4029 to the County Board of Commissioners, required by September 30, 2026. The report includes the current Public Safety millage .9563 authorized by the August 4, 2026 election, in effect until December 2030.
New Business:
A. Ed Engle, Township Inspector, advised on issues with several properties including activity that is not permitted with the current conditional use permit, a property and residential home in disrepair needing intervention by the Department of Aging or other supportive organizations, and is reviewing issues with a owner of new construction and their builder. Inspector Engle asked Supervisor Brown to review the Conditional Use Permit and contact the owner. Also, Trustee Feight inquired about requirements to allow commercial trucks on a zoned agriculture property, and if the owner is in violation operating another business on this property without a permit.
Building Inspectors Report
None
Supervisors Report:
None
Open Discussion:
A request was made to include a motion for a time limit on guest comments so the meeting agenda can be completed. Another suggestion was made to invite the attorney representing the township to a future meeting to share input on local issues and meet Board members.
Adjournment:
There being no additional business before the Board, a motion was made by Bunch to adjourn. Motion seconded by Coulter. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Next township meeting is Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7 p.m., Riverbend Friends Church, 9500 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., Tecumseh
Guest Comments:
None
Minutes:
All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Bunch made a motion to approve, seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.
Treasurers Report:
A. Financial Statement review - Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer Report for Period ending August 31, 2026.
B. Approval of Bills New bills were presented for payment. A motion was made for approval of the Treasurers Report and new bills, by Coulter and seconded by Feight. Motion passed by voice vote.
Clerks Report:
A. Clerk Roth advised the election inspectors at the August 4, 2026 Primary attended a training meeting with Michelle Bates, County Election Administrator, on procedures for Closing the Polls on election night, and new changes that were added to the ePollbook. Also, Clerk Roth attended a Lenawee County Clerk Meeting reviewing the Canvass of the August Primary and the November election time-schedule. AV ballots are expected to be received by September 24 for local clerk mailing.
Old Business:
A. Data Center - Supervisor Brown attended a recent conference that gave input on writing a sample local ordinance and issues to consider such as zoning, infrastructure, public safety, and development agreements. The zoning committee will be asked to review regulations that would apply to a Data Center ordinance and present to the Board, prior to a scheduled Public Meeting.
B. Tax Rate - Supervisor Brown submitted the L-4029 to the County Board of Commissioners, required by September 30, 2026. The report includes the current Public Safety millage .9563 authorized by the August 4, 2026 election, in effect until December 2030.
New Business:
A. Ed Engle, Township Inspector, advised on issues with several properties including activity that is not permitted with the current conditional use permit, a property and residential home in disrepair needing intervention by the Department of Aging or other supportive organizations, and is reviewing issues with a owner of new construction and their builder. Inspector Engle asked Supervisor Brown to review the Conditional Use Permit and contact the owner. Also, Trustee Feight inquired about requirements to allow commercial trucks on a zoned agriculture property, and if the owner is in violation operating another business on this property without a permit.
Building Inspectors Report
None
Supervisors Report:
None
Open Discussion:
A request was made to include a motion for a time limit on guest comments so the meeting agenda can be completed. Another suggestion was made to invite the attorney representing the township to a future meeting to share input on local issues and meet Board members.
Adjournment:
There being no additional business before the Board, a motion was made by Bunch to adjourn. Motion seconded by Coulter. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Next township meeting is Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7 p.m., Riverbend Friends Church, 9500 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., Tecumseh
Rita Roth, Clerk
Curtis Brown, Supervisor