Macomb Township trustees approve road design, water‑and‑sewer CIP, HVAC extension and demolition contract increase

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees on Feb. 26 approved several routine and project items affecting roads, utilities, building services and a demolition contract amendment.

Key approvals included: professional design services for the Broughton Road Extension (23½ Mile Road to 25 Mile Road) in the amount of $874,230; the township’s fiscal‑year 2026 Water and Sewer five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); a one‑year HVAC services contract extension with Cy Energy Engineering for $48,343; an encroachment/easement agreement to replace the MA01 meter and PRV chamber at a property owned by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church; a special event permit for the Dunwood Garden Center spring open house (proposed signage April 1–May 26); and a $12,000 contract modification to Oakwood Building Company, Inc., for the demolition of the house at 19975 23 Mile Road after unexpected asbestos was found.

The Broughton Road Extension design work is the second phase of the township’s project; the board previously approved survey and right‑of‑way preparation. Township staff said the $874,230 design contract will be used to prepare final cost estimates and a cost‑share agreement with Macomb County. The project will also include a developer contribution tied to a planned PUD on the south side of 24 Mile Road. "This is the second phase to that proposal… This will be used for coming up with the cost share agreement that we're gonna have with Macomb County," township engineering staff said during the meeting.

Township DPW and engineering staff presented the fiscal‑year 2026 Water and Sewer five‑year CIP, which lists near‑term projects and helps shape the budget process. Staff identified the largest near‑term projects as Plum Grove Village Phase 1 (water), Pump Station 1 replacement (sewer) and a DPW building expansion (water and sewer). "The CIP gives the township board and the residents a look into the future at the cost that will be associated with the maintenance of the water and sewer infrastructure," Mr. Johnson (DPW/engineering) said.

The board approved a one‑year extension of the HVAC contract with Cy Energy Engineering at $48,343. Staff said the contract covers preventive maintenance and building‑management‑system support for township facilities and includes quarterly inspections and remote/phone support. Staff said the vendor inspects roughly 300 HVAC units across township buildings and conducts quarterly building‑management‑system checks.

The encroachment agreement covers construction and a small building that will sit in a Macomb Drain easement adjacent to the St. Peter’s property on the south side of 24 Mile Road. Township staff said the Macomb County Office of Public Works and the township reviewed the standard easement encroachment agreement, which specifies maintenance responsibilities and requires liability insurance to be provided to the Drain Office.

The board also approved a contract modification with Oakwood Building Company related to the demolition of the house at 19975 23 Mile Road. During demolition, material testing found higher‑than‑anticipated asbestos in exterior paint, caulking and some window components. The contractor solicited three quotes for abatement work; staff reported one bid was incomplete and recommended awarding the additional abatement to the original contractor at the value of the second‑lowest complete quote. The board approved an increase of $12,000 to the Oakwood contract to cover the abatement.

A special event permit was approved for the Dunwood Garden Center Spring Open House, permitting additional signage from April 1 through May 26; staff said the business sits well back from the road and the signage is to direct customers.

Votes at a glance - Encroachment agreement for MA01 meter and PRV chamber replacement at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: motion approved (mover: Trustee Cuzzone; seconder: Trustee Oliver; outcome: approved). - Professional services for road culvert and landscape design, Broughton Road Extension (23½ to 25 Mile Road), $874,230: motion approved (mover: not specified in record; outcome: approved). - Fiscal‑year 2026 Water and Sewer five‑year Capital Improvement Plan: motion approved (mover: Treasurer De Laude; seconder: Trustee Papa; outcome: approved). - One‑year HVAC contract extension with Cy Energy Engineering, $48,343: motion approved (mover: Clerk Posey; seconder: Trustee Oliver; outcome: approved). - Special event permit — Dunwood Garden Center Spring Open House (Parcel 819400009): motion approved (mover: Treasurer De La Salazar; seconder: Trustee Cusmano; outcome: approved). - Contract modification — Oakwood Building Co., demolition/abatement at 19975 23 Mile Road, increase $12,000: motion approved (mover: Trustee Oliver; seconder: Trustee Papa; outcome: approved).

The approvals were routine votes with little extended debate; board members thanked staff for the CIP work and recognized the operational detail that goes into planning and maintenance. Several trustees also publicly thanked Sergeant Gerald Jenna on his retirement during the meeting; that recognition was ceremonial and did not require board action.

Ending: The board completed its business and moved to adjourn after the approvals. No additional policy changes were adopted and staff will proceed with contract execution and next steps for design, abatement and CIP budgeting as described to the board.