Tecumseh Township

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

Excused: Michael Feight

 

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 January 12, 2026, 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 Report for January 2026.  New bills were presented for payment, which included the annual renewal for the River Raisin Watershed Council $197. A motion was made for approval of bills by Coulter, seconded by Brown. Motion passed by voice vote.

Clerk's Report:

Clerk Roth distributed copies of the Early Voting Agreement with Lenawee County for the 2026 Elections, and financial reports ending January 31, 2026.

Michelle Bates, County Clerk Election Coordinator, gave an overview of the Early Voting process and details of implementing 9 days of early voting for all municipalities participating in the County Early Voting Agreement. A motion to approve the Early Voting Agreement with the County and Tecumseh Township, and the estimated cost for 2026 of $3,019 was approved by Brown and seconded by Coulter. Motion passed by voice vote.

Old Business:

A. Road meeting February 24, 2026, 1:00p.m., Lenawee County Road Commission, Adrian, Michigan office.

New Business:

A. Board of Review - Organization meeting March 3, 2026, at 1:00p.m., Riverbend Friends Church.

B. Board of Review appointments for taxpayer property tax appeal - Monday, March 9, 2026 from 3:00p.m.-9:00p.m. and Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Please call the assessing department at 586-467-0477 or email astockdale@assessment-llc.com to send a written protest letter or schedule an appointment time. Public Notice will be printed on February 19, February 26, and March 5, 2026 in the Tecumseh Herald.  Appointments will be completed at the lower-level entrance of Riverbend Friends Church, 9500 Tecumseh Clinton Hwy., Tecumseh, Michigan.

Building Inspectors Report

None                                                                               

Supervisor's Report:

Supervisor was contacted by a property owner for a possible ordinance violation and need for conditional use on a neighboring township property.  Supervisor is reviewing ordinance applications with the township attorney to determine proper resolution.

Open Discussion:

Interest in further information on Data Centers by MTA or other organizations that will help guide local municipalities on ordinance requirements.

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 8:20 p.m.