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Tecumseh council adopts wellhead protection plan, OKs conditional-use permits and $30,000 generator purchase
Summary
At a Aug. 18 meeting, the Tecumseh City Council unanimously adopted a Wellhead Protection Plan, approved two conditional‑use permits for properties in the Historical and Light Industrial districts and authorized a $30,000 generator purchase, according to the minutes.
The Tecumseh City Council on Aug. 18 unanimously adopted a Wellhead Protection Plan, approved two conditional‑use permits and authorized a $30,000 generator purchase, the council minutes show.
Doug Goracke summarized the purpose of the Wellhead Protection Plan during a brief public hearing, saying the plan establishes a protection and buffer zone around the city’s water wells. The hearing opened at 5:03 p.m. and closed at 5:05 p.m.; later in the meeting Council Member Brian Britt moved to approve and adopt the plan and Lorie Topp seconded the motion. The council voted Aye: Beethe, Britt, Brommer, Goracke, Speckmann and Topp; the motion carried.
Also during the public hearing portion, the council considered a conditional‑use request from Mark Celesky to rent a first‑floor apartment in the Historical District. City Attorney Bruce Dalluge explained the rationale for reviewing such requests on a case‑by‑case basis. Alicia Brommer introduced the resolution to approve Celesky’s permit, Tyler Speckmann seconded, and the council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.
A separate conditional‑use permit for Clifford Poessnecker was heard regarding outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, equipment and other vehicles in a Light Industrial zoning district, with the storage area to be enclosed by a fence, building or wall at least 6 feet tall. Bruce Dalluge described the lot’s zoning and outlined the applicant’s plan. Council Member Lorie Topp moved to approve the resolution; Brian Britt seconded and the council voted Aye: Beethe, Britt, Brommer, Goracke, Speckmann and Topp.
On a separate motion, the council approved purchase of a generator from Johnson County Hospital for $30,000. The motion was made by Topp, seconded by Brommer, and carried by the same unanimous vote.
The council approved the consent agenda — including the Aug. 4, 2025 meeting minutes and payment of city bills — on a motion by Topp and a second from Lance Beethe. The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
The minutes identify Jesse Grof as mayor and Janelle Moran as city clerk; Bruce Dalluge is recorded as city attorney. The minutes do not specify funding sources for the generator purchase or any conditions attached to the conditional‑use approvals beyond the enclosure requirement noted for the Poessnecker property.
