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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Legal Committee  
Wednesday, May 27, 2026  
1:00 PM  
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1. Call To Order  
Chairperson Quadrozzi called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
3 - Chairperson Jaye Quadrozzi, Director Freman Hendrix, and Director Mark Miller  
Present:  
3. Approval of Agenda  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda.  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Minutes  
2026-205  
A.  
April 22, 2026 Legal Committee Meeting Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Minutes - April 22, 2026 Legal Committee Meeting  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Approve the April 22, 2026 Legal  
Committee Meeting Minutes.  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Public Comment  
6. Communications  
There were no public comments.  
2026-203  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
7. Old Business  
8. New Business  
None  
2026-204  
A.  
Monthly Review of Legal Bills and Pending Litigation  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
No Action Taken - Review Only  
2026-173  
B.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Consultant Services Contract  
CS-2102200 (Wade Trim Associates, Inc.)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-174  
C.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102207  
(Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-175  
D.  
E.  
F.  
G.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102331  
(Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-176  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102518  
(Zausmer, P.C.)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-206  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2302751  
(Zausmer, P.C.)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-207  
Settlement of Great Lakes Water Authority v. Goch Properties, LLC,  
et al. Case No. 24-010113 - CC for an Easement Necessary for the  
NOCSOS Project  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-163  
H.  
Proposed Amendment No. 7 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Novi  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Novi Water Contract Am 7 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-164  
I.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Grosse Pointe Park  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Grosse Pointe Park Water Contract Am 2 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-165  
J.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Sylvan Lake  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Sylvan Lake Water Contract Am 5 EX B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-166  
K.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Madison Heights  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Madison Heights Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-167  
L.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Wixom  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Wixom Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-178  
M.  
N.  
O.  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Ferndale  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Ferndale Water Contract Am 6 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-179  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Harper Woods  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Harper Woods Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-180  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Walled Lake  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Walled Lake Water Contract Am 6 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-183  
P.  
Q.  
R.  
S.  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Grosse Pointe Woods  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Grosse Pointe Woods Water Contract Am 6 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-184  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Keego Harbor  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Keego Harbor Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-185  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Oak Park  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Oak Park Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-186  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Water Service Contract with Grosse  
Ile Township  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Grosse Ile Twp Water Contract Am 2 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-192  
T.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Allen Park  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Allen Park Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of May 28, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
9. Reports  
None  
10. Look Ahead  
The next Legal Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026,  
at 1:00 p.m.  
11. Information  
None  
12. Other Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Deputy CEO, asked if the Committee would like to request  
that the items recommended for approval to the Board be placed on the Board's  
Consent Agenda, to which the Committee agreed.  
13. Adjournment  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:19 p.m.