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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-04 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan, held on Monday, April 4, 2022 was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Brett Gierak. Roll was called with the following present: Members Present: Brett Gierak Rich Skaggs Valerie Jackson Greg Jones Candy Little Others Present: Carla Hamilton, 19375 Angling Doug Julet, 9305 Florida Leslie Seguin, 14377 Cranston Ray Alexander, 30537 Jeanine St. Brandon Czarnowski, 17730 Brentwood Leon Rhodes, 36133 Six Mile Tom Wilson, Water Supervisor Jen Schilk, Accountant II Tracy Albus, Account Clerk I Jill Russell, Secretary III 1. Approval of Minutes dated March 7, 2022 Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6178 04/22 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 7, 2022 are hereby approved. AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little The Chairman declared the motion carried. 2. Letter dated March 18, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Carla Hamilton, 19375 Angling Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6179 04/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Hamilton the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 4, 2022 a Twelve (12) month extension at the end of which the account will have a zero balance, including all Page 1 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 new bills generated during that time. All late fees will be held in abeyance during this time, with the understanding that if the balance is not paid by the expiration date of this extension, all such late fees held in abeyance, plus any additional fees incurred for nonpayment will be returned to the account. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 19375 Angling will be put on a “payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly billings from now on. If required, an M2 reading device will be installed at the residence within the next thirty days. During the twelve-month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2022 Winter taxes not be consigned, provided the account is in good standing and meeting their obligations if under a payment plan agreement. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 3. Letter dated March 17, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Doug Julet, 9305 Florida Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Candy Little #WS 6180 04/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Julet the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 4, 2022 a Twelve (12) month extension at the end of which the account will have a zero balance, including all new bills generated during that time. All late fees will be held in abeyance during this time, with the understanding that if the balance is not paid by the expiration date of this extension, all such late fees held in abeyance, plus any additional fees incurred for nonpayment will be returned to the account. Resident has agreed to pay a minimum of $200 per month towards the past due bill. Resident will also be invited to reappear before the Board at their April, 2023 meeting to evaluate the status of the account, and discuss additional extension time. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 9305 Florida will be put on a “payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly billings from now on. If required, an M2 reading device will be installed at the residence within the next thirty days. During the twelve-month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. Page 2 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2022 Winter taxes not be consigned, provided the account is in good standing and meeting their obligations if under a payment plan agreement. The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated November 15, 2021 and February 14, 2022 in the amount of $1,623.86. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 4. Letter dated March 17, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Leslie Seguin, 14377 Cranston Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6181 04/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Seguin the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 4, 2022 a Nine (9) month extension at the end of which the account will have a zero balance, including all new bills generated during that time. All late fees will be held in abeyance during this time, with the understanding that if the balance is not paid by the expiration date of this extension, all such late fees held in abeyance, plus any additional fees incurred for nonpayment will be returned to the account. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 14377 Cranston will be put on a “payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly billings from now on. If required, an M2 reading device will be installed at the residence within the next thirty days. During the nine-month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2022 Winter taxes not be consigned, provided the account is in good standing and meeting their obligations if under a payment plan agreement. The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated December 14, 2021 and March 14, 2022 in the amount of $192.11. A roll call vote was taken: Page 3 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 5. Letter dated April 1, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Ray Alexander, 30537 Jeanine Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6182 04/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Alexander the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 4, 2022 a Twelve (12) month extension at the end of which the account will have a zero balance, including all new bills generated during that time. All late fees will be held in abeyance during this time, with the understanding that if the balance is not paid by the expiration date of this extension, all such late fees held in abeyance, plus any additional fees incurred for nonpayment will be returned to the account. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 30537 Jeanine will be put on a “payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly billings from now on. If required, an M2 reading device will be installed at the residence within the next thirty days. During the twelve-month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2022 Winter taxes not be consigned, provided the account is in good standing and meeting their obligations if under a payment plan agreement. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 6. Letter dated March 30, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Brandon Czarnowski, 19730 Brentwood Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6183 04/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Czarnowski the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 4, 2022 a Twelve (12) month extension at the end of which the account will have a zero balance, including all Page 4 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 new bills generated during that time. All late fees will be held in abeyance during this time, with the understanding that if the balance is not paid by the expiration date of this extension, all such late fees held in abeyance, plus any additional fees incurred for nonpayment will be returned to the account. Resident will be invited to return before the Water Board at their May, 2023 meeting for additional time. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 19730 Brentwood will be put on a “payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly billings from now on. If required, an M2 reading device will be installed at the residence within the next thirty days. During the twelve-month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2022 Winter taxes not be consigned, provided the account is in good standing and meeting their obligations if under a payment plan agreement. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 7. Letter dated March 31, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Leon Rhodes, 36133 Six Mile Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6184 04/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Rhodes the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 4, 2022 a Twelve (12) month extension at the end of which the account will have a zero balance, including all new bills generated during that time. All late fees will be held in abeyance during this time, with the understanding that if the balance is not paid by the expiration date of this extension, all such late fees held in abeyance, plus any additional fees incurred for nonpayment will be returned to the account. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 36133 Six Mile will be put on a “payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly billings from now on. If required, an M2 reading device will be installed at the residence within the next thirty days. During the twelve-month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. Page 5 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2022 Winter taxes not be consigned, provided the account is in good standing and meeting their obligations if under a payment plan agreement. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 8. Letter dated March 11, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Diane Owens, 35964 Schoolcraft Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6185 04/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this matter to the May 2, 2022 meeting at which time the resident is able to appear. All penalties will be held until that time. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 9. Letter dated March 24, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Brendaly Alvarado, 37670 Kingsburn Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6186 04/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this matter to the May 2, 2022 meeting at which time the resident is able to appear. All penalties will be held until that time. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. Page 6 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 10. Letter dated March 17, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Lisa Alvarez, 27406 Vargo Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6187 04/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this matter to the May 2, 2022 meeting at which time the resident is able to appear. All penalties will be held until that time. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 11. Receive & File: Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little a. #6188 - Letter dated March 10, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Ed Heaney, 33116 Lyndon b. #6189 - Letter dated March 4, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Mark Stewart, 19125 Westmore c. #6190 - Letter dated March 4, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Lori Cartwright, 20125 Maplewood d. #6191 - Letter dated March 29, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Dana Newton, 17340 Laurel A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. Page 7 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 4, 2022 The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022 at 5:00pm. Upon a motion by Greg Jones, seconded by Candy Little, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm. Brett Gierak, Chairman BG/jar Cc: Mayor - City Clerk - Accounting (T. Hritz) - City Council (J. Priebe) - E-Agenda Page 8