Tecumseh public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council
The City Council will review a proposal for the Wastewater Treatment Plant from Tetra Tech and consider opting out of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act. The body will also vote on several appointments to the DDA, Planning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant-Tetra Tech Agreement approval
- Resolution to opt out of Public Act 152 (Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act)
- Approval of 2026 Election Commission wages
- Appointment of Jeremy Finn to Planning Commission
- Appointment of Derek Martin to DDA
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss transitioning its board to the Michigan Main Street Model and approving a list of Capital Improvement Projects. The body is also reviewing a request for proposal for a mural at 207 N Evans.
- Appointment of Derek Martin to DDA term ending August 1, 2027
- Proposal to transition DDA Board to the Michigan Main Street Model
- Approval of DDA Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list
- Request for Proposal for a mural at 207 N Evans
- Review of bills totaling $25,052.00
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Tecumseh Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on a use variance for CJ Fulton, LLC at 311 S Evans St that would permit recreational‑vehicle storage with landscaping and site‑cleanup conditions. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the agenda, approving the July 24, 2025 minutes, acknowledging a resignation, setting dates for next year’s meetings, electing officers, and welcoming new member Leah Webb.
- Approval of a use variance for CJ Fulton, LLC at 311 S Evans St allowing RV storage with landscaping and contractor‑yard removal conditions
- Approval of the December 10, 2025 agenda
- Approval of the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
- Letter of resignation from board member Brian Webb
- Election of officers and scheduling of next year’s meeting dates
KRTA
The Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority will hear a presentation on bridge conditions and review maintenance needs for the existing trail, including leaf removal, mowing and asphalt repairs at the Bent Oak bridge. Members will also discuss the withdrawal of Raisin Township from the KRTA and prioritize bridge repair projects. No formal motions on these items are listed for this meeting.
- Presentation from Matt Tomaszewski on bridge conditions
- Maintenance of existing trail – leaf removal, mowing, asphalt repairs to Bent Oak bridge
- KRTA priority projects – bridge repairs
- Raisin Township withdrawal from KRTA membership
- Treasurer's report showing cash balance of $220,946.31
Planning Commission
The Tecumseh Planning Commission will review the site plan for Hayden Ford Mill at 703 E Chicago Blvd, including requests for waivers on landscaping, tree plantings, foot‑candle lighting, and an increase in parking spaces from 135 to 164. The commission will also consider applications to fill a vacant planning‑commission seat for the Spikberg term. No other agenda items require a vote.
- Site plan approval for Hayden Ford Mill (703 E Chicago Blvd) – waivers for landscaping, tree plantings, foot‑candle lighting, and parking increase to 164 spaces
- Review of applicants to fill the vacant planning‑commission seat for the Spikberg term
Employees Retirement Board
The Tecumseh Employees Retirement Board will consider the quarterly performance review of its investment portfolio for the period ending September 30, 2025. It will vote on a payment to Foster & Foster Actuaries & Consultants for actuarial services for fiscal year 2025. The board will approve the deferred retirement of Dan Swallow. It will also approve the regular retirement of Paula Holtz effective December 1, 2025.
- Quarterly Performance Review of Investments ending September 30, 2025
- Payment to Foster & Foster Actuaries & Consultants for FY 2025 actuarial services
- Approval of Deferred Retirement of Dan Swallow
- Approval of Regular Retirement of Paula Holtz effective Dec 1, 2025
- Revenue and Expenditure Report for quarter ending September 30, 2025
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will adopt the second reading of Ordinance #07-25 covering snow and ice emergencies. It will also adopt the second reading of Ordinance #08-25 on solid waste collection and approve several fee‑schedule amendments. Additional items include a lot‑split request for parcels XT0-705-1610-00 and XT0-700-0910-00 and a resolution on MDOT performance.
- Lot split of parcels XT0-705-1610-00 and XT0-700-0910-00 (Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church)
- Fee schedule amendment for demolition up to $1000
- Fee schedule amendment establishing a minimum fee for cost‑construction projects
- Fee schedule amendment for work started without a permit
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #07-25 – Snow and Ice Emergencies
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss requests from the owners of the Samuel Temple house landmark. The owners are seeking permission to remove a side porch and potentially replace it with a wraparound porch within two years.
- Review of ARF-25-323 for 115 W Shawnee (Samuel Temple house) regarding porch removal and replacement
- Discussion of proposal to convert the side porch at 115 W Shawnee into a wraparound porch
- Request to add white shutters to upstairs front windows at 115 W Shawnee
Regular City Council
The Tecumseh City Council will hold first readings of Ordinance #07-25 on snow and ice emergencies and Ordinance #08-25 on solid waste collection. Council members will also vote to accept the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30 2025 and to approve amended bylaws for the Tecumseh Firefighter’s Association. Additionally, a list of bills to be paid on November 17 2025 will be considered.
- First reading of Ordinance #07-25 – Snow and Ice Emergencies
- First reading of Ordinance #08-25 – Solid Waste Collection
- Approval of amended Tecumseh Firefighter’s Association By‑Laws and Constitution
- Accept and place on file the Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending June 30 2025
- Consideration of the November 17, 2025 List of Bills to be Paid