Tecumseh council approves two conditional-use permits, buys $30,000 generator; consent agenda passes

The Tecumseh City Council approved three resolutions and a purchase order during a short Aug. 18 meeting, recording unanimous Aye votes on each item.

Conditional use permit — Mark Celesky: The council approved a special-use permit allowing Mr. Celesky to rent a first-floor apartment in the Historical District. Alicia Brommer introduced the resolution and Council Member Tyler Speckmann seconded; the motion carried with Beethe, Britt, Brommer, Goracke, Speckmann and Topp voting Aye.

Conditional use permit — Clifford Poessnecker: The council approved a resolution allowing Mr. Poessnecker to use an appropriately enclosed area in the Light Industrial Zoning District for outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, boats and equipment, provided the area is enclosed by a fence, building or wall at least six feet high. The motion was introduced by Council Member Lorie Topp and seconded by Council Member Brian Britt; the motion carried unanimously.

Generator purchase: Council approved purchasing a generator from Johnson County Hospital for $30,000. The motion was made by Council Member Lorie Topp and seconded by Council Member Alicia Brommer; all recorded council members voted Aye.

Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the Aug. 4, 2025 meeting and payment of city bills. Motion by Lorie Topp, seconded by Lance Beethe; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

The minutes record no public opposition or substantive amendments to any of the items listed above.