Tecumseh public meetings in 2024
45 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Study Session
The Tecumseh City Council is holding a study session to discuss a potential amendment to its solid waste contract with Stevens Disposal that would move all residential trash and recycling to wheeled carts (toters) instead of bags and bins. The amendment would extend the contract to June 30, 2029, and include new rates, every-other-week recycling, and options for smaller carts. No formal action is being taken at this study session; it is for discussion and direction.
- Proposed contract amendment with Stevens Disposal for 100% cart-based trash and recycling service
- Contract extension to June 30, 2029, with rates from $15.74 to $17.72 per unit per month
- Recycling collection would shift to every-other-week schedule
- Residents can request 64-gallon alternative carts; extra refuse cart costs $3.00/month ($36/year)
- Bulk item pickups must be scheduled with the City at least 3 business days in advance
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several new items, including approving second-quarter budget amendments, purchasing a forklift for the Utilities Department, and amending a Planned Unit Development at 600 S Ottawa. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards and a request to support a local 5K run event.
- Resolution #31-24: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Second Quarter Budget Amendments
- Purchase of a Manitou Forklift for the Utilities Department
- Planned Unit Development Amendment for 600 S Ottawa
- Appointment of Mayor Brian Radant to the Downtown Development Authority Board
- Re-appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission (Pam Adair, Mary Joslin) and appointment of Mark Raine
Downtown Development Authority
The Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority will consider transferring a MEDC grant to the General Fund, approve a list of Capital Improvement Projects, and approve a visitor restroom agreement with a budget amendment. The board will also review financial reports and discuss priority projects including security cameras and an RFP for irrigation and streetscape design.
- MEDC Grant Award Transfer from DDA to General Fund
- Approve List of CIP Projects for Downtown Development Authority
- Approve Visitor Restroom Agreement and Budget Amendment
- Discussion of security cameras and RFP for irrigation & streetscape design
- Financial reports and lists of bills for November and December 2024
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Tecumseh Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting primarily to establish its 2025 meeting dates, as the board is required to meet twice a year. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting, and public comment periods. No zoning appeals or variance requests are scheduled for this meeting.
- Establish meeting dates for 2025 (Agenda Item 8.1)
- Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment periods for items on and not on the agenda
KRTA
The Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority will meet to discuss routine business, including approval of the agenda and minutes, a treasurer's report, and new business on existing trail maintenance. Members will also provide updates on priority projects (ProMedica Campus, Heritage Park, Village of Clinton connections) and the Police Tricycle Grant. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Treasurer's report: balance sheet shows $164,722.89 in cash as of 11/30/24
- Discussion of maintenance for existing trail
- Updates on KRTA priority projects: ProMedica Campus, Heritage Park, Village of Clinton connections
- Police Tricycle Grant update
Planning Commission
The Tecumseh Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 600 S Ottawa St, including a two-phase redevelopment with residential lofts and a covered parking bay. They will also review site plans for Phase One, consider text amendments to sign and bed-and-breakfast ordinances, and a landscaping plan amendment for Bonner Hills. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.
- Public hearing and PUD amendment for 600 S Ottawa St (XT0-325-0150-00)
- Site plan review for The Quarters (600 S Ottawa St) Phase One
- Text amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98-593 (signs without permit)
- Text amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98-223 (bed and breakfast establishments)
- Site plan amendment for Bonner Hills Environmental Residential Community (landscaping)
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will hear the auditors' presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2024, then vote to accept and file it. They will also consider renewing a farming lease at John W. Smith Park, approving the December 2 list of bills, and making two appointments to the Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees.
- Accept audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended 06/30/2024
- Farming lease renewal at John W. Smith Park
- December 2, 2024 list of bills to be paid
- Appoint Jackson Baker as citizen member of retirement board
- Appoint Katherine Mattison as council representative on retirement board
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving a new wall sign for Me In The Meantime, a second-floor business at 112 W Chicago Blvd. The sign would be placed above the back entrance, as the business has no other way to notify patrons of its presence. The building department has already approved the sign as meeting zoning ordinances.
- Wall sign for Me In The Meantime at 112 W Chicago Blvd
- Sign is 6 sq ft, round, printed on 3M vinyl over aluminum
- Building department approved sign per Section 98-597 and 98-600
- Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
Employees Retirement Board
The Tecumseh Employees Retirement Board will consider accepting the quarterly investment performance review for the period ending September 30, 2024, presented by Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting. The board will also vote on paying Foster & Foster for actuarial services for fiscal year 2023, approving a refund of accumulated contributions to Matthew Ginter, and approving the deferred retirement of Chad Rodgers. Routine items include approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Quarterly Performance Review of Investments ending September 30, 2024 (Morgan Stanley Graystone)
- Payment to Foster & Foster Actuaries & Consultants for actuarial services for FY 2023
- Request for refund of accumulated contributions from Matthew Ginter
- Approval of deferred retirement of Chad Rodgers
- Cash account balance as of November 7, 2024 and revenue/expenditure report for quarter ending September 30, 2024
Rescheduled KRTA
The Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority will consider a $10,000 proposal from Spalding DeDecker for millage campaign consulting, review signage invoices from Insignia Graphics totaling $12,127.38, and discuss a letter to Lenawee County about outstanding local match for the Kiwanis Trail Extension. The board will also approve the agenda and October 8, 2024 minutes, and hear the treasurer's report showing a net balance of $164,722.89 as of 10/31/24.
- Consultant proposal from Spalding DeDecker for millage campaign strategy, not to exceed $10,000
- Insignia Graphics invoice #17026 for $8,440.33 balance due on signage
- Insignia Graphics invoice #17027 for $3,687.05 for intersection signs and directionals
- Letter to Lenawee County regarding outstanding local match for Kiwanis Trail Extension
- Maintenance of existing trail discussed
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, with several action items including a special land use request for a bed and breakfast and banquet facility at 710 W. Chicago Boulevard, a purchase of extrication tools for the fire department, and approval of the November 18 list of bills. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, budget report, and police/fire monthly reports. The meeting will also include a report from the City Manager and public comment periods.
- Special Land Use for a Bed & Breakfast and Banquet Facility at 710 W. Chicago Boulevard (roll call vote)
- Purchase a complete set of Holmatro Pentheon II battery operated extrication tools (roll call vote)
- November 18, 2024 List of Bills to be Paid (roll call vote)
- Consent agenda: Budget Report for October 2024, Monthly Police and Fire Department Reports
- City Manager's Report includes staff highlight, TCA updates, and cemetery news
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss a proposed rubber grade crossing system for the railroad tracks along Evans Street, with a 2023 quote of $266,220 for over 2,000 feet. The board will also review the treasurer's report, including a $9,528.88 disbursement list, and receive updates on priority projects and economic development.
- Discussion of HiRail rubber grade crossing system quote for $266,220 along Evans Street from Pottawattamie Street to North Evans parking lot
- Approval of November 14, 2024 agenda and October 10, 2024 minutes
- List of bills totaling $9,528.88 for approval, including $5,940 for parking lot surveillance
- Financial report for period ending October 31, 2024 showing DDA fund balance of $574,354.50
- Updates on Streetscape, public restrooms, transportation and mobility study, and Holidays in Tecumseh
Planning Commission
The Tecumseh Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a bed and breakfast special land use at 710 W Chicago Boulevard, a text amendment to the bed and breakfast ordinance, and a text amendment on temporary signs. They will also consider the special land use application for the bed and breakfast and discuss a letter from the electrical inspector regarding disconnect requirements.
- Public hearing for Bed and Breakfast Special Land Use at 710 W Chicago Boulevard
- Public hearing for text amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98-223 (Bed and Breakfast Establishments)
- Public hearing for text amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98-593 (Temporary Signs)
- Special Land Use application for a Bed & Breakfast at 710 W Chicago Boulevard
- Discussion of letter from Electrical Inspector Bill Patteuw regarding disconnect requirements
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will vote on a three-year land rental agreement for farming at the Tecumseh Business and Technology Campus, approve a cluster development option and tentative site plan for River Raisin Forest, LLC, and adopt a social media administration policy. The council will also approve the November 4 list of bills to be paid and appoint Ellen Spikberg to the Planning Commission. The meeting includes a proclamation honoring Mayor Jackson L. Baker and presentations to police and fire departments.
- Three-year land rental agreement for farming at Tecumseh Business and Technology Campus
- Approval of cluster development option and tentative site plan for River Raisin Forest, LLC
- Approval of Social Media Administration Policy
- Appointment of Ellen Spikberg to Planning Commission
- November 4, 2024 list of bills to be paid
SPECIAL MEETING: Employees Retirement Board
The Tecumseh Employees Retirement Board is holding a special meeting to review its fixed income manager and consider a recommendation to replace the Western Asset Core Plus strategy with the Allspring CoreBuilder Core Plus strategy. The recommendation follows a Wells Notice to Western's former CIO and SEC/DOJ investigations into trade allocations. The board will also approve the special meeting agenda and the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Review of Fixed Income Manager and Recommendation for Allspring CoreBuilder Core Plus Strategy
- Western Asset Core Plus strategy market value $4,192,006.06 (14.99% of portfolio) as of Oct 18, 2024
- Allspring strategy fee 0.27% vs Western 0.32%; duration 6.04 vs 6.55
- Approval of August 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes
Election Commission
The Tecumseh Election Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes, and to conduct a public accuracy test of voting equipment. This is a routine procedural meeting with one substantive item: the accuracy test, which is required to verify voting machines are working correctly.
- Public Accuracy Test of voting equipment
- Approval of October 23, 2024 agenda
- Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
SPECIAL MEETING - Planning Commission
The Tecumseh Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two site plan approvals. The main item is a request for final site plan approval for a speculative industrial building at 796 Campus Parkway in the Tecumseh Business and Technology Campus, proposed by Casa Villa Partners, LLC. The commission will also review a tentative site plan for the River Raisin Forest, LLC cluster development. Public comment is scheduled for items on and off the agenda.
- Final site plan approval for 28,287.5 sq ft speculative industrial building at 796 Campus Parkway (parcel XT0-135-4555-00, 7 acres)
- Tentative site plan approval for River Raisin Forest, LLC cluster development
- Conditions from City Engineer (Wade Trim, 10/15/24) and City Planner (McKenna Associates, 10/16/24) must be met before permits
- Proposed building includes 20,087 sq ft shop/manufacturing and 1,981 sq ft office; 42 parking spaces proposed
- Next regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024
Street Millage Informational Meeting
The City of Tecumseh is holding an informational meeting to discuss the Street Millage Renewal Request that will appear on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The proposal would authorize borrowing up to $3,380,000 for street and bridge repairs, funded by a 1.9238 mill property tax. The meeting includes a presentation and public comments, with no formal action expected.
- Proposed bond of $3,380,000 for street and bridge repairs
- Estimated millage of 1.9238 mills ($1.9238 per $1,000 taxable value) in 2025
- Would repair 6.5 miles (14%) of city streets and rehabilitate 3 bridges
- Priority projects include Westhaven, Hunter Farms, Herrick Park, and N. Maumee St. bridge
- Total project costs estimated at $3,030,491.20, with bonding and interest costs bringing grand total to $3,383,558.48
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will vote on several items, including a resolution to opt out of Public Act 152 (Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act), extending council terms for 2024, and approving a special event and street closure for the 2025 Ice Sculpture Festival. They will also consider appointments to the Election Commission and a social district commons area border revision. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes, budget report, and police/fire monthly reports.
- Resolution #27-24 to extend council terms for 2024 calendar year
- Resolution to opt out of Public Act 152 (Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act)
- Social District Commons Area border revision at request of MLCC
- Election Commission appointments: David Berry and Carolynn Coots
- Approval of special event and partial street closure for 16th Annual Ice Sculpture Festival 2025
Election Commission
The Tecumseh Election Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting, and to consider the appointment of election inspectors. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Appointment of election inspectors
- Approval of October 10, 2024 agenda
- Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
Parks Advisory Board
The Tecumseh Parks Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss new and old business. New items include a Michigan DNR grant application, Friends of the Parks, and setting 2025 meeting dates. Old business covers Red Mill Dam improvements and a kayak portage, plus playground replacement succession. The agenda is mostly discussion and approval items, with no final votes listed.
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant application
- Red Mill Dam improvements & kayak portage
- Playground replacement succession
- Friends of the Parks
- 2025 meeting dates
Downtown Development Authority
The Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority will hear a presentation on the upcoming November 5 street millage renewal request, which would fund street and bridge repairs. The board will also vote on a $2,000 gold-level sponsorship for the 2025 Ice Sculpture Festival. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report.
- Street millage renewal request: $3,380,000 bond, 1.9238 mills, for street and bridge repairs
- Ice Sculpture Festival sponsorship: $2,000 gold-level sponsorship request
- Arts and Culture Council grant award: $9,000
- Approval of list of bills and financial report
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Tecumseh Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a request by Greater Midwest Group LLC for a 6-foot dimensional variance to allow a 12-foot fence at 500 E Pottawatamie St, the former Herrick Hospital. The fence is proposed for an interior courtyard to provide security and privacy for a behavioral health center. The board will also approve the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing and roll call vote on Appeal #1-2024 for a 6' height variance for a 12' fence at 500 E Pottawatamie
- Staff recommends approval of the variance, noting the fence will not be visible from public right-of-way
- Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
KRTA
The Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and consider new business. The main action item is approving payment of a $7,919.51 invoice from the City of Adrian for trail maintenance. Members will also discuss maintenance of the existing trail and provide updates on priority projects and a police tricycle grant.
- Invoice from City of Adrian for $7,919.51 for trail maintenance (labor, overhead, supplies, contract services)
- Treasurer's report: cash balance of $172,642.40 as of 9/30/24; net of revenues and expenditures is -$7,768.77 YTD
- Discussion of KRTA priority projects: Promedica Campus Connection, Heritage Park Connection, Village of Clinton Connection
- Update on Police Tricycle Grant
- Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Tecumseh Planning Commission will consider final site plan approval for a new Hungry Howie's carry-out pizza restaurant at 102 N Maumee St., with conditions addressing traffic flow, landscaping, window transparency, and a cross-access easement. The commission will also discuss potential text amendments to zoning regulations for bed and breakfast establishments and temporary signs, and may recommend public hearings for November 12, 2024.
- Final site plan approval for Hungry Howie's at 102 N Maumee St. (requires roll call vote)
- Discussion on text amendment for bed and breakfast establishments (Sec. 98-223)
- Discussion on text amendment for temporary signs (Sec. 98-593)
- Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council is meeting to vote on several routine and notable items, including a lot split, budget amendments, equipment purchases, and a tax abatement for a behavioral health center. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with minutes and a lot split, and a city manager's report with updates on staff, events, and voting.
- Lot split of parcel XT0-325-0653-00 to create XT0-325-0652-00 for a single-family resale home at 205 Rogers Hwy
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 First Quarter Budget Amendments
- Purchase of a 2025 Ford F-250 truck for Parks and Recreation
- Authorization to purchase Z930R ZTRAC zero turn mower
- Resolution to establish Commercial Rehabilitation District No. 3 and tax abatement for Midwest Behavioral Health Center
Street Millage Informational Meeting
The City of Tecumseh is holding an informational meeting to present details on a street millage renewal request that will appear on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The proposal would authorize borrowing up to $3,380,000 through general obligation bonds to fund street and bridge repairs, with an estimated 1.9238 mills levied in 2025. The meeting includes a presentation and public comments; no formal action is being taken.
- Proposed bond of $3,380,000 for street and bridge improvements
- Estimated millage of 1.9238 mills ($1.92 per $1,000 taxable value) in 2025
- Would repair 6.5 miles (14%) of city streets and rehabilitate 3 bridges
- Priority projects include Westhaven, Hunter Farms, Herrick Park, and N. Maumee St. bridge
- Total project costs estimated at $3,030,491.20, with bonding and interest costs of $353,067.28
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider several items, including approving new signs for two downtown businesses, a new metal roof for Tecumseh Bread & Pastry, and a roll-call vote to establish the official list of addresses in the Historic Downtown District. The commission will also discuss a list of acceptable materials for preserving historic structures.
- Two signs for The Cottage Door at 108 W Chicago Blvd
- Sign for Tecumseh Insurance Agency at 105 E Chicago Blvd
- New metal roof at 118 W Chicago Blvd for Tecumseh Bread & Pastry
- Roll-call vote on Historic Downtown District address list
- Discussion of approved materials for historic preservation
City Council Study Session
The Tecumseh City Council will discuss a potential amendment to its solid waste contract with Stevens Disposal that would move all residential service to 96-gallon wheeled carts for both trash and recycling, replacing the current optional cart/bag model. The amendment would extend the contract through June 30, 2029, with no cost to the city for the carts, and would shift recycling pickup to every-other-week. The council is considering four alternatives, including not amending the contract and bidding it out in 2025. No action is scheduled; this is an informational study session.
- Potential amendment to Stevens Disposal contract for 96-gallon trash and recycling carts for all ~3,000 households
- Contract extension from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with monthly per-unit costs rising from $15.74 to $17.72
- Recycling pickup would change to every-other-week schedule
- Carts provided at no cost to the city if contract is extended; otherwise $0.50 per household per month
- Four alternatives presented, including bidding out the contract at end of 2025
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing Commercial Rehabilitation District No. 3, which could allow property tax abatements (freezing taxable value for up to 10 years) for eligible properties along the South Evans Street corridor. The council will also consider routine consent items, including budget and police/fire reports, and new business such as a lease amendment with Tecumseh Paddling Company, special liquor licenses for TCA events, and a special event request for the Christmas Parade.
- Public hearing on Commercial Rehabilitation District No. 3 (South Evans Street corridor)
- Amendment to lease agreement with Tecumseh Paddling Company for 2025-2027
- MLCC special license applications for TCA's Annual Dinner Theater Extravaganza (April 12, 2025) and National Touring Season
- Reappointment of Stacy Downing to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Special event request for Tecumseh Christmas Parade 2024
Downtown Development Authority
The Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority will hear a presentation from Norr Engineering Group on the Logan Street redevelopment study, discuss the Holiday Night Market event, and review financial reports and bills. The agenda also includes updates on the CBA/TEAM reorganization, priority projects, and economic development activities.
- Norr Engineering Group: Logan Street Redevelopment Study presentation
- Holiday Night Market event discussion
- List of Bills for approval including $55,375.00 to Gerken Paving Inc. for paved downtown parking lot
- Financial reports for DDA and Public Art Fund as of August 31, 2024
- Updates on CBA/TEAM, transportation/mobility study, and downtown business changes
Charter Commission
The Tecumseh Charter Commission is meeting to review Chapter 14 on public utility franchises, following feedback from the city attorney. They will also approve the agenda and minutes from the July 31 meeting, and discuss next steps in finalizing a revised draft of the city charter.
- Review of Chapter 14 (Public Utility Franchises) with clerk feedback from City Attorney
- Approval of September 11, 2024 agenda
- Approval of July 31, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of next steps for charter revision
KRTA
The Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority will consider approving the September 10, 2024 agenda and August 13, 2024 minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss new business including trail signage, a proposed MDOT modification for the M-523/Kiwanis Trail, and maintenance of the existing trail. The board will also receive updates on priority projects and a police tricycle grant.
- Trail signage: Circular K Signs
- MDOT Modification Proposal for M-523/Kiwanis Trail
- Maintenance of existing trail
- KRTA Priority Projects: Promedica Campus Connection, Heritage Park Connection, Village of Clinton Connection
- Police Tricycle Grant Update
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will consider several action items, including approving a police patrol vehicle upfit, a collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324, and an institutional consulting agreement with Morgan Stanley for the city's 457 and 401(a) retirement plans. The council will also review the September 3 list of bills to be paid, consider grant applications, set a public hearing date for a commercial rehabilitation district, and approve a special event request for the Tecumseh Public Schools Homecoming Parade.
- Police Department Patrol Vehicle Upfit Approval (ARF-24-295)
- Institutional Consulting Agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 457 and 401(a) Retirement Plans (ARF-24-291)
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 (ARF-24-297)
- Set Public Hearing Date for Commercial Rehabilitation District No. 3 - S Evans Corridor (ARF-24-294)
- Special Event Request - Tecumseh Public Schools Homecoming Parade 2024 (ARF-23-242)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Tecumseh Historic Preservation Commission will consider whether to create an approved list of restoration materials or instead follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and will discuss starting a formal list of historic structures beginning with Section A of the historical structure map. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Discussion to create a list of approved restoration materials (ARF-24-138)
- Discussion to establish a formal list of historic structures starting with Section A (ARF-24-137)
- Proposed motion to abandon the materials list and adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (ARF-24-325)
- Approval of April 17, 2024 and May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Employees Retirement Board
The Tecumseh Employees Retirement Board will review the quarterly performance of its investments for the period ending June 30, 2024, and consider recommending that the City Council approve an institutional consulting agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for the city's 457 and 401(a) retirement plans. The board will also receive reports on cash balances and revenues and expenditures, and hear communications from Intercontinental Real Estate.
- Quarterly performance review of investments ending June 30, 2024
- Recommendation to City Council to approve institutional consulting agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 457 and 401(a) retirement plans
- Cash account balance as of June 28, 2024
- Revenue and expenditure report for quarter ending June 30, 2024
- U.S. Real Estate Investment Fund report for quarter ending March 31, 2024
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will consider multiple contract awards for renovations to the Police Department interior, new exterior doors at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, and a ceiling replacement at the Department of Public Works. They will also review budget amendments, a list of bills to be paid, and re-appointments to the Downtown Development Authority. The meeting includes a closed session for union negotiations.
- Budget amendments for Police Department Rifle Buy-Back Program
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-250 truck for Parks and Recreation
- Contracts for Police Department interior renovations (Adrian Mechanical, Maple City Glass, Burdick & Associates, Krieghoff-Lenawee)
- Contract for new exterior doors at Tecumseh Center for the Arts (Stafford Building Products, Krieghoff-Lenawee)
- Contract for new ceiling at Department of Public Works (Ann Arbor Ceiling and Partition)
KRTA
The Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority will consider approving a $13,175.10 invoice from the City of Adrian for trail maintenance, covering labor, overhead, supplies, and contract services. The board will also review the treasurer's financial report and discuss priority projects including the Promedica Campus Connection, Heritage Park Connection, and Village of Clinton Connection, as well as a police tricycle grant update.
- Invoice from City of Adrian for $13,175.10 for Kiwanis Trail maintenance
- Financial report as of 7/31/24 showing $82,902.50 in assets
- Discussion of priority projects: Promedica Campus Connection, Heritage Park Connection, Village of Clinton Connection
- Police Tricycle Grant update
- Maintenance of existing trail
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider final site plan approval for a proposed Tecumseh Service Station at 1208 W. Chicago Blvd. The plan includes a 7,767 sq ft building with a fueling station and tenant space. Approval is recommended with conditions regarding cross-access with the adjacent property and stormwater calculations.
- Final site plan for Tecumseh Service Station at 1208 W. Chicago Blvd.
- 7,767 sq ft commercial building, 5,736 sq ft fueling station, 2,040 sq ft tenant space
- Right-in-only driveway on Occidental Hwy as compromise
- Conditions: cross-access with 1206 W. Chicago Blvd or documentation of non-feasibility
- Stormwater calculations must meet city engineer approval
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving the purchase and installation of a video security system for downtown dumpsters from Adrian Locksmith LLC for $8,490.00. The board will also vote on reappointing Dave Stimpson and Chris Masters to the DDA board, and discuss a sponsorship request for the Appleumpkin Festival 2024, a new Holiday Night Market event, and 2025 landscaping and planter additions. Financial reports and bills for June and July 2024 will be presented for approval.
- Purchase and installation of video surveillance system for downtown dumpsters from Adrian Locksmith LLC for $8,490.00
- Reappointment of Dave Stimpson to the DDA Board
- Reappointment of Chris Masters to the DDA Board
- Sponsorship request for Appleumpkin Festival 2024
- Approval of budget for new Holiday Night Market event
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will vote on several purchases and resolutions, including new firefighter breathing apparatus, two dump trucks, and a splash pad upgrade. They will also consider a tax abatement for a behavioral health center, ballot language for a road millage renewal, and a cluster housing development at 817 Blood Rd. The meeting includes appointments to city boards and a special event request.
- Purchase of nine Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA units for Fire Department
- Approve Ford F-450 dump truck purchases for DPW and Brookside Cemetery
- Resolution #21-24: Midwest Behavioral Health Center tax abatement
- Resolution #22-24: Road and Bridge Millage renewal on November ballot
- Concept plan for cluster housing at 817 Blood Rd
Charter Commission
The Tecumseh Charter Commission will meet to review and discuss chapters 12-14 and 17 of the city charter. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods. No action items are listed under old business.
- Review of Charter chapters 12-14 and 17
- Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items
City Council Study Session
The City Council is holding a study session to review two options for renewing the Streets Millage on the November ballot: a bond proposal with a floating millage rate or a flat millage rate. The discussion covers project costs, revenue estimates, and the financial trade-offs of each approach. No action is being taken at this meeting; it is informational only.
- Review of bond vs. flat millage options for street and bridge projects
- Estimated project costs total $3,307,581.20 for paving and bridges
- Bonding and interest costs estimated at $436,533
- Potential revenue from 1.5 to 2.0 mills over 5 years ranges from $2.9M to $3.9M
- Proposed projects include resurfacing ~6.5 miles of roads and rehabilitating 3 bridges
Local Development Finance Authority of the Cities of Adrian and Tecumseh
The Local Development Finance Authority of the Cities of Adrian and Tecumseh will meet to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for fiscal year 2024-2025, as required by its bylaws. The board will also receive updates on the Tecumseh Business and Technology Park, Launch Lenawee, and website content strategy, and will review the revenues/expenditures and fund balance reports for the period ending June 30, 2024.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for FY 2024-2025
- Tecumseh Business and Technology Park Detroit Regional Partnership VIP Site update
- Launch Lenawee updates
- Website content strategy discussion
- Revenues and Expenditures Report and Fund Balance Report for period ending 6-30-2024
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including second reading and adoption of three ordinances to rezone portions of 100 E Patterson Street from I-1 Industrial to B-2 Downtown Residential, B-2 Downtown Core, and I-C Industrial Commercial. They will also consider approval of the 2024-2027 Police Officers Association of Michigan collective bargaining agreement, a budget amendment for Bicentennial activities, and multiple bids for the Aden Mead bathroom project. A public hearing is scheduled for a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate at 500 E Pottawatamie Street.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 03-24, 04-24, and 05-24 to rezone portions of 100 E Patterson (parcel XT0-325-0241-00) from I-1 to B-2 Downtown Residential, B-2 Downtown Core, and I-C Industrial Commercial
- Approval of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) Tecumseh Local Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2027
- Public hearing for Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate at 500 E Pottawatamie Street
- Budget amendment for Bicentennial activities
- Multiple bids for Aden Mead bathroom project, including A-Drain Plumbing, Adrian Electric & Generator, Advanced Construction Group, Cook Foundation Concrete, S.A. Storer, Slusarski Excavating, Stafford Building Products, Adrian Coatings, and Commercial Flooring Toledo