Tecumseh public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items, including second quarter budget amendments and a special land use request for an Arby's restaurant. The meeting also includes appointments to local boards and renewals for various land and lease agreements.
- Special Land Use Approval for proposed Arby's at 1267 W. Chicago Blvd.
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Second Quarter Budget Amendments
- Purchase of 2023 Ford F-250 with Service Body for Utilities Department
- Renewal of land rental agreement for farming at Tecumseh Business and Technology Campus
- Appointment of Dan Meikle to the Downtown Development Authority
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special land use recommendation and site plan for a proposed 2,578 square foot Arby's restaurant. The project includes a drive-through on a 2.13-acre site at 2176 W. Chicago Blvd. Staff recommendations include conditions regarding building materials and the design of a second access drive on Occidental Highway.
- Public hearing for Special Land Use at the NE corner of W Chicago Blvd and N Occidental
- Special Land Use recommendation for Arby's at 2176 W. Chicago Blvd
- Site Plan Approval for Arby's at 2176 W. Chicago Blvd
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider budget amendments for marketing revenue and a MEDC Match on Main grant. The board will also review a $2,000 gold level sponsorship request for the 2023 Ice Sculpture Festival and the appointment of Dan Meikle to a board term ending August 1, 2025.
- Budget amendment for $7,000 in marketing and sponsorship revenue
- Gold level sponsorship request of $2,000 for the 2023 Ice Sculpture Festival
- Appointment of Dan Meikle to the DDA Board term ending August 1, 2025
- Budget amendment regarding MEDC Match on Main Grant
- Resignation of board member Tammy Drouillard
Regular City Council
The City Council will review the audited annual financial report for fiscal year 2022. The meeting also includes discussions on purchasing new Ford F-250 pickup trucks and several board appointments.
- Presentation of the Audited Annual Financial Report for FY 2022
- Purchase of one new Ford F-250 pickup
- Purchase of a new 2022 Ford F-250 with service body for the Utilities Department
- Resolution of Support for Michigan DNR Spark Grant Application
- Brownfield Redevelopment Authority appointments and reappointments
Regular City Council
The City Council will hold a ceremonial swearing-in of council members and review a presentation on the new police department structure. The agenda includes appointments to the Planning Commission and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals, as well as a closed session to discuss potential real property purchases.
- Presentation on New Police Department Structure
- Proposed cemetery rate changes for lots, niches, and crypts
- Payment of Aerzen USA invoice for wastewater treatment plant maintenance
- Approval of street closures for the 14th Annual Ice Sculpture Festival 2023
- Closed session discussion regarding the purchase of real property
Employees Retirement Board
The Employees Retirement Board is reviewing the quarterly investment performance ending September 30, 2022. The board is also considering a potential investment in private equity through Partners Group Private Equity (Master Fund), LLC.
- Quarterly Performance Review of Investments ending September 30, 2022
- Proposed investment in Partners Group Private Equity (Master Fund), LLC
- Revenue and Expenditure Report for quarter ending September 30, 2022
- Review of Investment Policy Statement
Regular City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items, including a proposal to update water and sewer rate analysis and a request to replace fencing at Cal-Zorn Park. The meeting also includes a presentation, a proclamation, and the re-appointment of a Zoning Board of Appeals member.
- Proposal to update water and sewer rate analysis
- Proposal from Adrian-Tecumseh Fence to replace fencing at Cal-Zorn Park
- Modification to purchase a Z930R ZTRAC Zero Turn Mower for the cemetery
- Capital Improvement Project for City Hall and Police Department lock and keypad upgrades
- Re-appointment of Joshua Mattison to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Election Commission
The Election Commission will meet to conduct a public accuracy test for the upcoming November 8, 2022, General Election. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the October 13, 2022, meeting.
- Public Accuracy Test for the November 8, 2022 General Election
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Kiwanis Trail extension and various park projects. The agenda includes updates on playgrounds and the Scout Cabin at Elliott Park.
- Kiwanis Trail extension discussion
- Playground updates
- Scout Cabin & Elliott Park discussion
- 2023 meeting date scheduling
Regular City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure and maintenance items, including roadway repairs on East Chicago Boulevard and exterior improvements for City Hall and the Fire Station. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding public health insurance contributions and an ordinance amendment concerning firearms exceptions.
- East Chicago Boulevard roadway repair
- Bid approval for City Hall exterior improvements (Lenco Painting)
- Fire Station exterior painting and interior wall covering removal
- Supplemental financial support for Kiwanis Trail Tecumseh Connection
- Ordinance 04-22 amendment regarding firearms and dangerous weapons exceptions
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority is considering the purchase of a $16,558.00 trailer for outdoor event supplies. The board will also discuss the Evans Street Corridor Study and review recent financial reports.
- Purchase of RSCT 8.5' X 27' TA3 Combination Trailer for $16,558.00
- Evans Street Corridor Study discussion
- Financial Report for period ending August 31, 2022
- Financial Report for period ending September 30, 2022
- Review of September and October 2022 bills
Election Commission
The Commission approved resolutions to establish an AVCB and delegate duties for the August 2 and November 8, 2022, election dates. The Public Accuracy Test was rescheduled to July 26, 2022, due to the unavailability of program cards.
- Resolution #EC-04-22: Establishment of an AVCB for August 2 and November 8, 2022
- Resolution #EC-05-22: Delegation of Duties for August 2 and November 8, 2022
- Rescheduled Public Accuracy Test for July 26, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
- Set next meeting for the November General Election for October 13, 2022
City Council and TPS Board of Education Joint Workshop
The Tecumseh City Council and TPS Board of Education are meeting for a joint study session. The primary discussion item is a presentation regarding a school bond.
- School Bond Presentation
Regular City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure and administrative items, including cleaning water well #9 and approving a bid for the Tecumseh Park bathroom roof. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Clean and rehabilitate Water Well #9 and abandon Well #3
- Bid approval for the Tecumseh Park bathroom building roof
- Purchase of a trailer for outdoor event supplies and equipment
- First reading of Ordinance 04-22 regarding firearms and dangerous weapons exceptions
- Appointment of Rick Ruhl to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a tax abatement for Dorin USA. The agenda also includes discussions on renovating City Hall, budget amendments, and a new liquor license for 206 E. Chicago Boulevard.
- Public hearing for Dorin USA Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement
- Proposal from Krieghoff-Lenawee to renovate areas of City Hall
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 First Quarter Budget Amendments
- Redevelopment Liquor License for 206 E. Chicago Boulevard
- Kelly Carter and Thomas Leffler Scholarship Run special event
City Council Study Session
The City Council is reviewing a USDA survey regarding the white-tailed deer population in Tecumseh. The session covers findings from a 2022 population survey and discusses potential management strategies to address resident complaints about landscape damage and safety.
- USDA survey observed 556 deer across March 9 and 10, 2022
- Discussion of potential $12,000 cost for professional deer culls
- Review of 154 deer removed from the city between 2019 and 2021
- Proposed management options including bowhunting and resident opinion surveys