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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
June 6, 2022
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, June 6, 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: Charles Todd, 19035 Brentwood
Summer Smith, 31727 Hees Ct.
Howard Dew, 8915 Cavell
Gregory Errigo 15510 Surrey
Tom Wilson, Water Supervisor
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Tracy Albus, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated May 2, 2022
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6203 06/22 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May
2, 2022 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated May 16, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Charles Todd, 19035 Brentwood
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6204 06/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Todd the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 6, 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. Mr. Todd is
requested to return after 12 months (June, 2023 meeting) to determine if six
more months are warranted.
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At the request of the petitioner, the account at 19035 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 (12) 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 May 24, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Summer Smith, 31727 Hees
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6205 06/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Smith the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 6, 2022 a Six (6) 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.
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.
4. Letter dated May 20, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Howard Dew, 8915 Cavell
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
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#WS 6206 06/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Dew the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 6, 2022 an Eleven (11) 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 8915 Cavell 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 Eleven (11) 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.
5. Letter dated May 16, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Gregory Errigo, 15510 Surrey
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6207 06/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Errigo the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 6, 2022 a Twenty-four (24) 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 15510 Surrey 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 Twenty-four (24) month
payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time.
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Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be
assigned to the 2022 and 2023 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 April 16, 2021 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Dawn Jones, 9017 Newport Way
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6208 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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 May 16, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Cherie Blackwell, 9419 Newburgh
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6209 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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
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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.
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 May 6, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Corey Johnson, 11447 Mayfield
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6210 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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.
9. Letter dated May 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Jackie Kaoud, 15198 Taylor Blvd.
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
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#WS 6211 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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.
10. Letter dated May 16, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Mona Guse, 19428 Angling
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6212 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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.
11. Letter dated May 24, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - James Haffa, 29239 Roycroft
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Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6213 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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.
12. Letter dated May 16, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Tim Adams, 29475 Minton
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6214 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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.
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13. Letter dated May 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - John Riordan, 34934 Parkdale
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6215 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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.
14. Letter dated May 17, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Sandra Carey, 36630 Dowling
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6216 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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:
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The Chairman declared the motion carried.
15. Letter dated May 19, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Dennis Ammons, 39854 Reo Ct
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6217 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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.
16. Letter dated May 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Cherry Tucker, 199336 Doris
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6218 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 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.
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
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NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
17. Letter dated May 9, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Erika Droste, 18896 Amber Ct.
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6219 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 2022 a Six (6) 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.
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.
18. Letter dated May 2, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Robert Smith, 38876 Northfield
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6220 06/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective June 6, 2022 a Six (6) 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.
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:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
19. Receive & File
a. Letter dated May 10, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Colleen Johnston, 11415 Merriman
i. #WS 6221 06/22
b. Letter dated May 4, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Heather Warddell, 19357 Inkster
i. The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated
February 14, 2022 in the amount of $31.19.
ii. #WS 6222 06/22
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motions carried.
20. Letter dated April 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Jami Froh, 9960 Harrison
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6223 06/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does deny and will
take no further action on the request of the above customer, due to the fact that
they did not appear at the June 6, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
21. Letter dated May 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Diane Terreault, 17647 Francavilla
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
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#WS 6224 06/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does deny and will
take no further action on the request of the above customer, due to the fact that
they did not appear at the June 6, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Jackson, Gierak, Jones, Skaggs, Little
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
22. Letter dated May 20, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Miriam Rosen, 27435 Pickford TABLED
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6225 06/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this
matter to the July 11, 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.
23. Letter dated May 6, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Theresa Rodopoulos, 29705 Buckingham
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6226 06/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does deny and will
take no further action on the request of the above customer, due to the fact that
they did not appear at the June 6, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
24. Letter dated May 9, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Danielle Huddleston, 29800 Lyndon
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
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#WS 6227 06/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does deny and will
take no further action on the request of the above customer, due to the fact that
they did not appear at the June 6, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
25. Letter dated May 9, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Letitia Jackson, 29940 Norfolk
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6228 06/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does deny and will
take no further action on the request of the above customer, due to the fact that
they did not appear at the June 6, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
26. Letter dated May 2, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Gerald Ross, 34745 Fargo
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6229 06/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does deny and will
take no further action on the request of the above customer, due to the fact that
they did not appear at the June 6, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
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