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MACOMB TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 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 13, Request to Approve/Deny the initiation of the legal process to acquire road and utility easement as outlined in the written legal opinion. 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 Ronald Papa 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 December 17, 2025 and Closed Session Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2025 MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Leon Drolet to approve meeting minutes from December 17, 2025 and Closed Session Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2025 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. Engineering Department a. Request to Approve Easement Agreement: 2026 Pathway Gap Closure Program (Parcel No. 08-33-400-007) b. Request to Schedule Public Hearing for Street Lighting SAD Resolution for Penzien Estates Site Condominium for February 11, 2026 c. Request to Approve Easement Agreement: 2026 Pathway Gap Closure Program (Parcel No. 08-34-300-002) 6. Department of Public Works a. Request to approve the Neptune 360 Advanced Metering Infrastructure software annual maintenance fee to Ferguson Waterworks. ($71,349.53) b. Request to approve a non-dissemination agreement between Metronet and Macomb Township 7. Supervisor's Office a. Request to Approve Amendment to Legal Services Contract PUBLIC HEARING: 8. FY2026 CDBG Public Hearing for both Service Funding and Bricks and Mortar Projects Supervisor Viviano opened the Public Hearing at 6:37 PM. Representatives from Samaritan House, Hearts for Homes, Care House, Maggie's Wigs for Kids of Michigan and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers made presentations to the Board. Supervisor Viviano closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM. NEW BUSINESS: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: 9. Request to Approve Professional Services Proposal for Broughton Road TAP Grant Design ($288,000) MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Leon Drolet to Approve Professional Services Proposal for Broughton Road TAP Grant Design ($270,000). 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. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 10. Requesting permission to purchase a stand-up Disc Scrubber ($11,989.00) MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to purchase a stand-up Floor Disc Scrubber ($11,989.00). 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. SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE: 11. Request to Approve Purchase of Ballistic Glass for the Clerk's Office from Mt. Clemens Glass at a Total Cost No Greater than $26,075.00 MOTION by Ronald Papa seconded by Charles Oliver to Approve the Purchase of Ballistic Glass for the Clerk's Office from Mt. Clemens Glass ($22,940.00). 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT) One resident spoke during public comments. BOARD COMMENTS: Trustees Comments Trustees Lucido, Papa and Oliver wished everyone a Happy New Year and thanked the organizations that presented during the CDBG Public Hearing. Treasurer Comments Treasurer Drolet wished everyone a Happy New Year. Clerk Comments Clerk Pozzi had no comments. Supervisor Comments Supervisor Viviano thanked the human service organizations that attended the meeting. He also announced the Winter Photo Contest has begun and Town Hall will be closed on January 19, 2026 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. CLOSED SESSION 12. Closed session to discuss a written legal opinion regarding the acquisition of road and utility easement pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) and MCL15.243(1)(g) MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to enter closed session to discuss a written legal opinion regarding the acquisition of road and utility easement pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) and MCL15.243(1)(g). 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. The Board entered Closed Session at 7:04 PM and returned to Open Session at 7:38 PM. SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE: 13. Request to Approve/Deny the initiation of the legal process to acquire road and utility easement as outlined in the written legal opinion MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to authorize the Township Supervisor to initiate litigation against Consumers Energy for the purpose of acquiring a road and utility easement and matter to be reviewed by the Board in 30-days. 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. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Peter J. Lucido III seconded by Ronald Papa to adjourn the January 7, 2026 Board meeting at 7:41 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.