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MACOMB TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 LOCATION: MACOMB TOWNSHIP MEETING CHAMBERS 54111 BROUGHTON ROAD, MACOMB MI 48042 Call Meeting to Order Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Viviano at 6:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. 1. Roll Call Clerk Pozzi called the roll: Present: Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Absent: 2. Approval of Agenda Items (with any corrections) MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to approve the agenda as amended, with the addition of Item 8a, Request to approve final payment to Winstar Contracting LLC for Macomb Corners bathroom remodel ($77,535.00); Item 12, Request to promote EE #2730; Item 16, Request to approve Planning Commission Appointment; Item 17, Request to approve Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment; and Item 18, Closed session to discuss a written legal opinion pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h). Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. 3. Approval of Bills MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Kristi Pozzi to approve the bills as presented. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. 4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes from May 13, 2026 MOTION by Frank A. Cusumano Jr. seconded by Ronald Papa to approve meeting minutes from May 13, 2026 as presented. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS, AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT) There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. 5. Department of Public Works a. Request to approve acquisition of a permanent easement and release of damages at 45373 Deneweth Dr. for the 2025 Water System Improvement Project ($8,087.50) 6. Planning and Zoning Department a. Request to receive and file the Macomb Township Non-Motorized Plan Final Report 7. Supervisor's Office a. Request to Approve Gateway Fiber, LLC Permit Application b. Request to update Policy number SUP 006, Dynamic Speed Feedback Sign Program on Subdivision Collector Roads Policy and Procedure 8. Parks and Recreation Department a. Request to approve final payment to Winstar Contracting LLC for Macomb Corners bathroom remodel ($77,535.00) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 9. Postponed from May 13, 2026 Meeting: Request to Authorize the Consent to Change of Control from Priority Waste MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Charles Oliver to postpone item to a future meeting. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. NEW BUSINESS: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: 10. Request to approve the design of the Macomb Corners Parking Lot Improvements Project ($239,250.00) MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Kristi Pozzi to approve the design of the Macomb Corners Parking Lot Improvements Project ($239,250.00). Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT: 11. Request to approve Position Description, Compensation and Board Resolution for Part-Time Assistant Township Treasurer MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Charles Oliver to Approve the position description and Compensation for the Part-Time Assistant Treasurer position and Approve the resolution for the Assistant Treasurer position and the designation of certain ministerial and signatory authority. Roll Call Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Leon Drolet, Charles Oliver, Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Ronald Papa, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. 12. Request to promote EE # 2730 MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to Approve the promotion of EE #2730 effective May 28, 2026. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: 13. Request to Approve 4th Amendment to Consent Judgment for Elite Corporate Park; Located on the south side of 23 Mile Road, east of Romeo Plank Road, Section 20; Permanent Parcel #08-20-105-101; Frank Toma, Petitioner MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Ronald Papa to approve 4th Amendment to Consent Judgment for Elite Corporate Park; Located on the south side of 23 Mile Road, east of Romeo Plank Road, Section 20; Permanent Parcel #08-20-105-101; Frank Toma, Petitioner Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: 14. Request to Approve New Building Department Fee Schedule MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Frank A. Cusumano Jr. to approve new building department fee schedule. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE: 15. Request to Adopt Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign the grant agreement and execute all necessary paperwork to receive the Town Center 2025 RAP Grant from the MEDC MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to adopt the resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign the grant agreement and execute all necessary paperwork to receive the Town Center 2025 RAP Grant from the MEDC. Roll Call Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Leon Drolet, Peter J. Lucido III, Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. TOWNSHIP OF MACOMB MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO RECEIVE THE TOWN CENTER 2025 RAP GRANT FROM THE MEDC At the regular meeting of the Township Board of Macomb Township, Macomb County, Michigan, held at the Township Hall at 54111 Broughton, Macomb Township, MI 48042, on the 27th day of May, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Present: Vivano, Pozzi, Drolet, Cusumano, Lucido, Papa, Oliver Absent None The following Resolution was offered by Drolet and seconded by Lucido. WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025 the Township Board adopted a resolution to apply for a Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Place -Based Infrastructure Funding grant and commit up to a grant match of no greater than one million dollars ($1,000, 000) of Macomb Township funds to the Town Square project as described in the 2025 RAP grant application if the application is accepted for funding by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC); and WHEREAS the grant application has been approved which necessitates an authorized representative(s) to execute the necessary grant agreement and any other documents to receive the grant; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Board authorizes the Supervisor, Frank Viviano to sign the grant agreement and execute any other necessary documents to receive the grant. Any and all resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed only to the extent necessary to give full force and effect to the foregoing provisions. This Resolution is deemed severable. Should any provision, clause, word or sentence be deemed unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. MOTION by Drolet seconded by to Lucido adopt the resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign the grant agreement and execute all necessary paperwork to receive the Town Center 2025 RAP Grant from the MEDC. Roll Call: Ayes: Drolet, Lucido, Cusumano, Papa, Oliver, Pozzi, Viviano Nays: None Absent: None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2026. 16. Request to approve Planning Commission Appointment MOTION by Frank A. Cusumano Jr. seconded by Charles Oliver to appoint Paul Mazzara to the Planning Commission for a partial term to expire December 31, 2026. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. 17. Request to approve Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment MOTION by Kristi Pozzi seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to appoint Keith Jablonski to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a partial term to expire December 31, 2027. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT) There were no comments from the public. BOARD COMMENTS: Trustees Comments Trustees Lucido, Papa and Oliver congratulated Olivia Mazzola on her promotion. Paul Mazzara and Keith Jablonski were offered congratulations on their appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Builing Official Joe Maples was thanked for his years of service and John Galvan, the new Building Official was welcomed. Treasurer Comments Treasurer Drolet congratulated the Township employees who are retiring shortly and welcomed the new hires. Clerk Comments Clerk Pozzi congratulated Olivia Mazzola on her promotion and thanked Joe Maples for his dedication to the Township and wished him a happy retirement. The clerk also provided an update regarding the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. Supervisor Comments Supervisor Viviano thanked Paul Mazzara and Keith Jablonski for serving on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. He congratulated Olivia Mazzola on her promotion and also announced the winners of the America 250 Poster Contest. CLOSED SESSION 18. Closed session to discuss a written legal opinion pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to enter into closed session to discuss a written legal opinion pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h). Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Ayes - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nays - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed. Informational only. No action taken. Board entered closed session at 7:04 PM and reconvened to open session at 8:49 PM. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to adjourn the May 27, 2026 Board meeting at 8:49 PM. Vote Summary: (7 - 0 - 0) Aye - Frank A. Cusumano Jr., Peter J. Lucido III, Charles Oliver, Ronald Papa, Leon Drolet, Kristi Pozzi, Frank Viviano Nay - None Abstain - None THE MOTION Passed.