Macomb County Materials Management

View October 30, 2024: Agenda 

View October 30, 2024: Minutes 

View the March 26, 2025 agenda 

View the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes

View the June 12, 2025 agenda

Macomb County Materials Management Planning Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
9:00 AM
COMTEC, 117 S Groesbeck Highway, Mount Clemens, MI

MEETING MINUTES

1. Call to Order – meeting called to order at 9:00 AM
2. Roll Call:
   Rachael Gregory - Waste Management - present 
   Todd Stamper - Priority Waste - present
   Nick Benequisto - GT Eastside Recycling – present 
   Amy McMillan HCMA - present 
   Anthony Reeder - Lenox Township - present 
   Tom Semaan - New Baltimore - present
   Andrew Cox - Health and Community Services - present
   Katie Grantham - SEMCOG - present
3. Adoption of the Agenda: 
   Motion to adopt the agenda as presented - Tom Semaan, supported by Amy McMillan, all in favor. Motion carries.
4. Adoption of Minutes dated March 26, 2025: 
   Motion to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2025, MMPC meeting - Rachel Gregory, supported by Todd Stamper, all in favor. Motion carries.
5. Chairman’s Comments: comments provided by Chairman Andrew Cox
6. County Approval Authority Updates: 
   Update provided by Deputy County Executive John Paul Rea and Amanda Minaudo, Macomb County Planning & Economic Development. The MMPC Work Program was approved by EGLE. A formal grant agreement has been issued for $359,349.00 (grant plus match), with an end date of December 7, 2026. MCPED, acting as the designated planning agency (DPA), will complete and submit quarterly financial and progress reports according to a form and format prescribed by the State with supporting documentation of eligible project expenses, due on April 30, July 31, October 15 and January 13 of each year.
7. Interim Approvals:
   Deputy County Executive John Paul Rea provided updates on the interim approvals for the City of Warren Sanitation Department & Dales Landscaping Supply, Inc. Macomb County has an existing solid waste master plan, and until the County has an approved materials management plan, the County Executive’s Office, acting as the County Approval Agency (CAA) has the authority to grant interim approvals until the Materials Management Plan is approved.
   1. City of Warren Sanitation Department:
      The City of Warren and Macomb County have been working with EGLE to register to the city’s recycling center as a solid waste disposal facility for the next 5 years. The Macomb County OCE has granted interim approval under conditions outlined in the letter provided by the OCE and included in the MMPC meeting packet. Motion to receive and file the letter of interim approval - Tom Semaan, supported by Amy McMillian, all in favor. Motion carries.
   2. Dale’s Landscaping Supply Inc:
      Dale’s Landscaping is a private operator located in the City of Roseville. In July of 2024, Macomb County received correspondence from EGLE regarding a technical deficiency at the facility. Dale’s Landscaping had been receiving waste and compost materials from contractors exceeding the allowable 50 cubic yards. Since 2024, the company has been working with EGLE to remediate the storage of materials at the facility. Additionally, they are in the process of updating their site plan to ensure they are in good standards with EGLE Part 115 requirements and all planning and zoning regulations under the City of Roseville code of ordinances. Upon receiving the formal correspondence from Macomb County, Dale’s will submit a formal site plan to Roseville that includes improvements to the facility. Motion to receive and file the letter of interim approval - Tom Semaan, supported by Amy McMillan, all in favor. Motion carries.  
8. Solid Waste Planning Committee Analysis

   1. Waste Management Pine Tree Acres
      Rachel Gregory and a team from Waste Management presented preliminary plans to expand the facility at Pine Tree acres. Construction on the proposed expansion would begin in 2027 and would extend the life of the landfill 20 – 50 years.  The expansion may also include a local recycling hub, which would act as a transfer station before materials are sent to the larger  Wayne County facility.

      Next steps include engagement with the Macomb County Board of Commissioners to authorize the MMPC to also act as the Solid Waste Planning Committee, operating under the current Solid Waste Management Plan, granting this body the authority to review and recommend approval of facility expansion requests. If approved, Waste Management will formally submit their plan to the MMPC/SWPC in the Fall and begin the process of local public engagement. Motion to receive and file this presentation - Tom Semaan, supported by Nick Benequisto, all in favor. Motion carries.  

9. Call for public comment: there were no comments from the public.
10. Motion for adjournment – Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 AM - Amy McMillan, supported by Tom Semaan. All in favor. Motion carries.
11. Close meeting   
     

View the October 1, 2025 agenda

Macomb County Materials Management Planning Committee Meeting
Wednesday February 18th, 2026
9:15 AM
1 South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Adoption of Minutes
   1. Dated October 1st, 2026
5. Chairman’s Comments
6. County Approval Authority/Designated Planning Authority Updates
   1. MMP RFQ Process
7. Committee Member Comments
8. Call for Public Comment
9. Motion for Adjournment
10. Close meeting  

Committee members

• Ken Goike – Macomb County Board of Commissioners
• Rachael Gregory - Waste Management 
• Todd Stamper - Priority Waste 
• Nick Benequisto - GT Eastside Recycling   
• Amy McMillan HCMA 
• Anthony Reeder - Lenox Township 
• Tom Semaan - New Baltimore 
• Andrew Cox - Health and Community Services 
• Katie Grantham - SEMCOG 
   

Macomb County Materials Management Planning Committee Meeting

Wednesday February 18th, 2026

9:25 AM

1 South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI

AGENDA

1. Call to Order: 10:07

 2. Roll Call

Present:

• Nick Benacquisto
• Amy McMillan
• Tom Semaan
• Andrew Cox
• Katie Grantham
• Rachael Gregory
• Ken Goike
• Anthony Reeder

Excused Absent:

• None

3. Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt agenda: Thomas Semaan

Support: Amy McMillan

Ayes: 8 Nays: 0

Motion Passes

4. Adoption of Minutes

a. Dated October 16th , 2025

Motion to adopt minutes: Semaan

Support: McMillan

Ayes: 8 Nays: 0

Motion Passes

5. Chairman’s Comments-

Thank you to committee members and PED staff.

6. County Approval Authority/Designated Planning Authority Updates

a. MMP RFQ Process- DPA will look at firms to hire create the Materials Management Plan.

Motion to receive and file allow DPA to seek RFQ process, and also add in exit plan for waste disposal facility: Ken Goike

Support: Anthony Reeder

Ayes: 8 Nays: 0

Motion Passes

7. Committee Member Comments-

Anthony Reeder- Letter of support from this committee and county on traffic signal at 29 Mile and Gratiot.

Motion to authorize a letter of support from MMPC to support the request for traffic study at 29 Mile and Gratiot: Amy McMillan

Support: Nick Benacquisto

Ayes: 8 Nays: 0

Motion Passes

8. Call for Public Comment

Linda Roseal 25589 26 Mile Road, Lenox Township, MI- mentioned concerns about traffic signal and truck washing.

9. Motion for Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 10:21am :Thomas Semaan

Support: Amy McMillan

Ayes:8 Nays: 0

Motion Passes

10. Close meeting

Committee Members:

Ken Goike – Macomb County Board of Commissioners

Rachael Gregory - Waste Management

Nick Benacquisto - GT Eastside Recycling

Amy McMillan HCMA

Anthony Reeder - Lenox Township

Tom Semaan - New Baltimore

Andrew Cox - Health and Community Services

Katie Grantham - SEMCOG

Macomb County Materials Management Planning Committee Meeting

Wednesday May 20th, 2026

9:15 AM

1 South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI

AGENDA

1. 1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Adoption of Minutes
   1. Dated February 18th, 2026
5. Chairman’s Comments
6. County Approval Authority/Designated Planning Authority Updates
   1. MMP RFQ Process
   2. RRS Presentation
7. Committee Member Comments
8. Call for Public Comment
9. Motion for Adjournment
10. Close meeting

Committee Members:

• Ken Goike – Macomb County Board of Commissioners
• Rachael Gregory - Waste Management
• Nick Benacquisto - GT Eastside Recycling
• Amy McMillan HCMA
• Anthony Reeder - Lenox Township
• Tom Semaan - New Baltimore
• Andrew Cox - Health and Community Services
• Katie Grantham - SEMCOG

Macomb County Materials Management Planning Committee Meeting

Wednesday May 20th, 2026

9:00 AM

COMTEC

117 S Groesbeck Hwy, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043, United States

Minutes

Call to Order – meeting called to order at 9:07 AM

Roll Call

• Ken Goike - present  
• Nick Benacquisto – present  
• Amy McMillan - present  
• Andrew Cox – present  
• Katie Grantham - present  

Excused:

• Tom Semaan
• Anthony Reeder
• Rachael Gregory  

Adoption of the Agenda - Motion to adopt the agenda: Ken Goike, supported by Katie Grantham. All in favor, motion passes.  

Adoption of Minutes

Dated February 18th, 2026 – Motion to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026: Amy McMillan, supported by Ken Goike. All in favor, motion passes  

Chairman’s Comments – RRS is attending the meeting to present on the Materials Management Plan that we will be undertaking over the next 12 months. No other comments.  

County Approval Agency/Designated Planning Agency Updates

MMP RFQ Process – the contract with RRS was presented at the BOC Public Services Committee and recommended to the Full Board.  

RRS Presentation – Caitlyn Wouters & Matthew Naud from RRS presented on the Materials Management Planning Process. Motion to receive and file, McMillan, supported by Benacquisto. All in favor, motion carries.  

MMPC Future Meeting Dates: more regular cadence of meetings. Next meeting Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 AM. 2 – 3 meetings from now until the Fall.  

Solid Waste Planning Amendment was approved by 21 communities and was submitted to EGLE to review. Four communities chose not to take action, and City of Richmond and Clinton Township chose to deny.  

Committee Member Comments - None

Call for Public Comment - Macomb County Planning & Economic Development will share the video at our Partner’s Meeting and on our website.  

Motion for Adjournment – Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 AM – Ken Goike, supported by Nick Benacquisto. All in favor.  

Committee Members:

• Ken Goike – Macomb County Board of Commissioners
• Rachael Gregory - Waste Management  
• Nick Benacquisto - GT Eastside Recycling    
• Amy McMillan HCMA  
• Anthony Reeder - Lenox Township  
• Tom Semaan - New Baltimore  
• Andrew Cox - Health and Community Services  
• Katie Grantham - SEMCOG