MACOMB TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 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 Charles Oliver seconded by Leon Drolet to approve the agenda as amended with the deletion of Consent Agenda Item 6e, Request to approve the Dust Control Program from the Macomb County Department of Roads. 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 April 8, 2026 MOTION by Frank A. Cusumano Jr. seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to approve meeting minutes from April 8, 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) Public comments were heard from two meeting attendees. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Kristi Pozzi to approve the Consent Agenda items as amended with the removal of Item 6e. 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. 08-31-400-033) b. Request to Approve the Stormwater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement for Sheetz Fuel Station (23 Mile and North Avenue) 6. Department of Public Works a. Request to approve acquisition of a temporary easement at 45665 North Ave. for the 2025 Water System Improvement Project ($470.00) b. Request to approve acquisition of a permanent easement and release of damages on Deneweth Dr (20-08-35-453-002) for the 2025 Water System Improvement Project. ($9,906.85) c. Request to approve a temporary cement batch plant for Stillwater Crossing Phase 5 by Florence Cement. d. Request to approve the update to Policy DPW-003 e. Removed: Request to approve the Dust Control Program from the Macomb County Department of Roads f. Request to approve acquisition of a temporary easement at 45354 Deneweth Rd. for the 2025 Water System Improvement Project ($1,330.00) g. Request approval to purchase water service supplies from Blue Water Solutions ($11,675.05) PRESENTATIONS: 7. Presentation of Winter 2026 Photo Contest Winners Supervisor Viviano presented awards to the winners of the 2026 Winter Photo Contest: 1st Place - Nichole Simon 2nd Place - Katherine Barraco 3rd Place - Otavio de Andrade Oliveira 8. MParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) presentation of the Park Design Award to Macomb Township for Pitchford Park Linda Walter, representing the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association, presented the Township with the Park Design Award for Pitchford Park. PUBLIC HEARING: 9. Public Hearing on the 2026 Sidewalk and Pathway Maintenance Program Supervisor Viviano opened the public hearing at 6:40 PM and closed it at 6:53 PM. One meeting attendee spoke. 10. Public Hearing to consider the establishment of a Corridor Improvement Authority in accordance with Public Act 57 of 2018, as amended Supervisor Viviano opened the public hearing at 6:57 PM and closed it at 6:57 PM. There were no speakers. NEW BUSINESS: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: 11. Request Authorization to Proceed with Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 1 Replacement (Increase Cost from $2,743,740.00 to $4,830,580.00) MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to Approve Authorization to Proceed with Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 1 Replacement (Increase Cost from $2,743,740.00 to $4,830,580.00). 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. 12. Request Authorization to Proceed with Study for New MA-04 Water Meter Connection ($39,950.00) MOTION by Kristi Pozzi seconded by Charles Oliver to Approve Authorization to Proceed with Study for New MA-04 Water Meter Connection ($39,950.00). 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. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: 13. Request to award the 2026 Sidewalk Maintenance Program to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement Co., Inc. ($700,521.13) MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Ronald Papa to award the 2026 Sidewalk Maintenance Program to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement Co., Inc. ($700,521.13). 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. 14. Request to approve a hold harmless Resolution regarding the Macomb County Blanket Maintenance Permit MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Kristi Pozzi to approve a hold harmless Resolution regarding the Macomb County Blanket Maintenance Permit. 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. TOWNSHIP OF MACOMB MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION REGARDING 2026 BLANKET MAINTENANCE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 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 22nd day of April, 2026, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Present: Vivano, Pozzi, Drolet, Cusumano, Lucido, Oliver, Papa Absent: None The following Resolution was offered by Oliver and seconded by Pozzi. WHEREAS, Macomb Township has applied for and been granted a 2026 Blanket Maintenance Permit from the Department of Roads for service lead caps and emergency repairs to existing utilities; and WHEREAS, the Department of Roads requires a resolution appointing a person to represent the Township by their signature to the permit application and a contact person to ensure that permit requirements will be fulfilled as set forth in the Blanket Maintenance Permit and a hold harmless agreement for the Macomb County Department of Roads for claims that may arise because of operations under the permit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Frank J. Viviano, Supervisor, is appointed to represent Macomb Township by signature to the permit application, as well as to ensure that the requirements will be fulfilled as set forth on the Blanket Maintenance Permit; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Macomb Township, to the extent permitted by law, will hold harmless the Macomb County Department of Roads from any claims that may arise because of operations conducted under the Blanket Maintenance Permit. 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 Oliver seconded by Pozzi to adopt the 2026 Blanket Maintenance Permit from the Department of Roads. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Oliver, Pozzi, Cusumano, Lucido, Oliver, Papa, Viviano Nays: None Absent: None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2026. 15. Request to approve the construction of the Town Square Park Project to Anglin Civil, LLC. ($1,927,309.45) MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Kristi Pozzi to approve the construction of the Town Square Park Project to Anglin Civil, LLC. ($1,927,309.45). 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. 16. Request to approve Construction Engineering and Construction Administration (CE/CA) for the Town Square Park Project to OHM Advisors ($252,000.00) MOTION by Peter J. Lucido III seconded by Leon Drolet to approve Construction Engineering and Construction Administration (CE/CA) for the Town Square Park Project to OHM Advisors ($252,000.00). 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. 17. Request to award the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Open Cut Repairs Project to Fontana Construction, Inc. ($334,811.00) MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Ronald Papa to award the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Open Cut Repairs Project to Fontana Construction, Inc. ($334,811.00). 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: 18. Request to re-classify DPW Employee MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to Approve the reclassification of DPW Employee # 3368. 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: 19. Request to Approve the 2nd Amendment to Conditional Rezoning - The Reserves of Macomb; Spencer Schafer, Petitioner; Permanent Parcel No. 08-36-426-004, 08-36-426-003, 08-36-426-015 and 08-36-276-022 MOTION by Ronald Papa seconded by Leon Drolet to Approve the 2nd Amendment to Conditional Rezoning - The Reserves of Macomb; Spencer Schafer, Petitioner; Permanent Parcel No. 08-36-426-004, 08-36-426-003, 08-36-426-015 and 08-36-276-022. 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. 20. Request to Amend the Macomb Township Code of Ordinances - Chapter 12 Offenses MOTION by Charles Oliver seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to Approve Amendment to the Macomb Township Code of Ordinances - Chapter 12 Offenses. 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. TOWNSHIP OF MACOMB MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 317 THE TOWNSHIP OF MACOMB ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 12 – Offenses, Article IX – Offenses Against Minors, is hereby amended by renaming Article IX to be “Offenses Against Underage Persons.” Section 2. Chapter 12 – Offenses, Article IX – Offenses Against Underage Persons, is hereby amended by adopting Division 4 – House Parties, to provide as follows: DIVISION 4. – HOUSE PARTIES Sec. 12.461 – Definitions. Alcoholic beverage means any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume. The percentage of alcohol by volume shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of MCL 436.1105, MSA 18.1175(105). Control means any form of regulation or dominion, including a possessory right. Drug means a controlled substance as defined now or hereafter by the Public Acts of the state. Currently, such controlled substances are defined by MCL 333.7101-333.7545, MSA 14.15(7101)-14.15(7545). House party means a social gathering of persons at a residence, other than the owner, tenant, land contract vendee or their immediate family members. Residence means a home, apartment, condominium or other dwelling unit, and including the curtilage of such dwelling unit. Underage person means a person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess alcoholic beverages pursuant to MCL 436.1703, MSA 18.1175(703). Sec. 12.462 – Prohibition. 1. Underage persons possessing and consuming alcohol and drugs. No person having control of any residence shall allow a house party to take place at their residence if any alcoholic beverages or drug is possessed or consumed at such residence by any underage person where: (1) Person responsible knew. The person having control of the residence knew or reasonably should have known that an alcoholic beverage or drug was in the possession of or being consumed by an underage person at the residence; and (2) Person responsible failed to prevent. The person having control of the residence failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the possession or consumption of the alcohol beverage or drug at the residence. 2. Religious observances excluded. The provisions of this section shall not apply to legally protected religious observances. Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Section 4. Severability. This Ordinance is declared to be severable. If any part, section, subsection, provision, sentence, or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is declared that the remainder shall not be affected thereby. Section 5. Effective Date. This amendment to the Macomb Township Code of Ordinances shall become effective 30 days after its publication. Motion by Oliver seconded by Lucido to adopt and publish a Macomb Township Ordinance to amend Chapter 12 – Offense, Article IX – Offenses Against Underage Persons, to establish Division 4 – House Parties, to provide for definitions, and prohibition of certain conduct, and to provide for repealer, severability, and effective date. Roll Call: Ayes: Oliver, Lucido, Cusumano, Papa, Drolet, Pozzi, Viviano Nays: None Absent: None ORDINANCE AMENDMENT DECLARED ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2026. FINANCE DEPARTMENT: 21. Request to award Professional Auditing Services 3-year Contract MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Ronald Papa to award the Professional Auditing Services 3-year contract totaling $249,625.00 with one (1) two (2) year renewal option to Rehamm Robson, LLC. 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: 22. Request to reappoint Lori Scharich to the Clinton Macomb Public Library Board for a 4-year term to expire April 30, 2030 MOTION by Ronald Papa seconded by Peter J. Lucido III to reappoint Lori Scharich to the Clinton Macomb Public Library Board for a 4-year term to expire April 30, 2030. 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. 23. Request to Schedule the 2026-2027 Macomb Township Budget Public Hearings for May 28, May 29 and June 10, 2026 MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Kristi Pozzi to set the public hearings for the 2026-2027 Macomb Township budget on May 28, May 29 and June 10, 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. 24. Request to award the 23 Mile Road Wooded Wetland Project contract to V.I.L Construction Company Inc. in an amount not to exceed $237,930.00 MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Charles Oliver to award the 23 Mile Road Wooded Wetland Project contract to V.I.L Construction Company Inc. in an amount not to exceed $237,930.00. 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. 25. Request to Adopt the Resolution to Participate in an Opioid Settlement with Six Remnant Defendants MOTION by Kristi Pozzi seconded by Leon Drolet to Adopt the Resolution to participate in an Opioid Settlement with Six Remnant Defendants that will allow Macomb Township to register as a settlement participant and authorize the Township Supervisor to execute any and all documents to effectuate that settlement. 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. TOWNSHIP OF MACOMB MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT with Six Remnant Defendants 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 22nd day of April 2026, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Present: Viviano, Pozzi, Drolet, Cusumano, Lucido, Papa, Oliver Absent: None The following Resolution was offered by Pozzi and seconded by Drolet. WHEREAS, the State of Michigan officially signed on to a national opioid settlement with Six Remnant Defendants; and WHEREAS, the settlement identified Macomb Township as a local government unity eligible for direct payment allocations; and WHEREAS, the allocation to each Michigan local unit of government is correlated to the number of eligible entities registering for participation in the settlement by May 4, 2026. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Macomb Township Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the Supervisor to enroll Macomb Township as a participant in the State of Michigan’s new Opioid Settlement. 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 Pozzi seconded by Drolet to adopt the Resolution to Participate in the Opioid Settlement with Six Remnant Defendants Roll Call: Ayes: Pozzi, Drolet, Cusumano, Lucido, Oliver, Papa, Viviano Nays: None Absent: None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED this 22nd day of April 2026 PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT) There were no comments from the public. BOARD COMMENTS: Trustees Comments Trustees Lucido, Papa, Oliver and Cusumano thanked Lori Scharich for serving on the CMPL Board, and congratulated Ryan Corp on his promotion. Stacy Smith was thanked on her work on selecting a new auditing firm. Treasurer Comments Treasurer Drolet congratulated the photo contest winners, Lori Scharich on her reappointment and Ryan Corp on his promotion. Clerk Comments Clerk Pozzi congratulated everyone that contributed to the award-winning design of Pitchford Park. She also congratulated Ryan Corp and the photo contest winners. Supervisor Comments Supervisor Viviano spoke about Pitchford Park and the role parks play in civic life. He also congratulated Lori Scharich, the photo contest winners and Ryan Corp. He announced there will be hazadarous waste collection event at Town Hall on May 2, 2026 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Leon Drolet seconded by Kristi Pozzi to adjourn the April 22, 2026 Board meeting at 07:44 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.