Tecumseh Township

 

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

Ed Engle provided an update on recent ordinance issues. He will discuss legal options with the township attorney if violations are not resolved in the coming week.

 

Minutes:

All Board members have reviewed the minutes from the April 14, 2025, meeting. There were no corrections or changes. Coulter made a motion to approve, seconded by Bunch. Motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer Bunch distributed the Treasurer reports for April 2025. 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:

Clerk Roth advised the $1,000 donation was sent by mail to the Tecumseh Service Club. Also, signage for the township voting location is being completed by Maumee Print and Graphics.

Old Business:

A. Ordinance Violations - Ed Engle will provide an update at the next meeting on the ordinance resolution.

New Business

A. Road Contract - New projects for 2025 from the Lenawee County Road Commission were reviewed by board members. Additional funds needed for road projects will be approved with the budget hearing.

 

 

New Business continued:

B. Budget - Public Hearing - Millage - Supervisor Brown asked for a motion to adjourn the Regular meeting and go into a Public Hearing session to discuss the Budget for the current and upcoming fiscal year. Motion to adjourn made by Bunch, seconded by Coulter. Motion approved by voice vote to go into a Public Session.

Supervisor Brown and Board members reviewed the 2024-2025 budget vs. estimated income through the end of June. There is an anticipated increase in total tax collections, permits and inspections, a special election reimbursement from the prior year, and the additional purchase of C.D.'s with higher interest than originally budgeted. It is recommended to amend the current budget and increase the total income by $22,500 to match the expected total income. Also, due to an increase in scheduled building inspections through the end of June 2025 it is recommended to increase the expense account for building inspectors $5,000.

The proposed 2025-2026 budget was also reviewed. Projected state revenue sharing income is $223,000.  Election costs are lower due to the State Primary scheduled for the last half of 2026. An increased budget for road maintenance is also needed due to more scheduled projects this year. All CLFRF funds were used by the end of 2024 for road maintenance.  A 2-year audit is also scheduled for this year and included in Auditing expense.

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

After reviewing the actual vs. budget amounts for the 2024-2025 budget a motion was made by Bunch and seconded by Feight to approve amended changes to the 2024-2025 budget. Motion passed by voice vote.

After discussion of the proposed budget for 2025-2026 and funds needed for Road Maintenance a motion was made by Feight and seconded by Coulter to approve the Road Contracts for 2025 and the 2025-2026 revenue and expense budget of $447,700.  Motion passed by voice vote.

C. Millage Rate - Supervisor Brown advised the levy for the Public Safety Millage Rate is .9563 for the 2025-2026 township assessment. A motion was made by Feight and seconded by Coulter to approve the millage assessment. Motion passed by voice vote.

 

Building Inspectors Report:

             None                                                                                                              

Supervisor's Report:

Supervisor Brown advised details of the new renewal rental agreement for storage at Donald J. Martin FLP on Maumee Street, Tecumseh. Rental rate will increase $40 beginning July 1, 2025.

Open Discussion:

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 8:30 p.m.