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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
September 12, 2022
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, September 12, 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: Sandra Grigorian, 9083 Deborah Ct.
Noel Cartier, 11030 Sunset
Joe Bytner, 14942 Arden
Annette McGowan, 16971 Pollyanna
Katelyn Przybylski, 20200 Deering
Jennifer Stemple, 20204 Deering
Elizabeth Grayson, 28841 Richland
Monica Washel, 29601 Curtis
Ashley Wells, 34698 Pinehurst
Wendy Wylder, 39372 Lyndon
Tom Wilson, Water Supervisor
Ryan Ferrell, Superintendent
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Katelyn Massey, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated June 6, 2022
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6230 09/22 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
June 6, 2022 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Approval of Minutes dated July 11, 2022
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6243 09/22 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July
11, 2022 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
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3. Letter dated September 7, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Noel Cartier, 11030 Sunset
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6244 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Cartier the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 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.
4. Letter dated September 9, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Aretha Clayton, 9050 Hanlon
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6245 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Clayton the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 2022 a Twenty-Eight (28)
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 9050 Hanlon 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-Eight (28) 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, 2023, 2024 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 August 10, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Wendy Wylder, 39372 Lyndon
#WS 6246 09/22 RESOLVE, Ms. Wylder approached the Water and Sewer Board
to discuss the in/out charge she incurred when her meter was changed out. Her
dispute was that the City should have changed it out sooner, before the outside
reading device started to malfunction. The Board and Water Billing explained the
City’s Ordinance regarding water meters that malfunction and how the in/out
difference was calculated so as not to over charge the resident.
6. Letter dated August 10, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Sandra Grigorian, 9083 Deborah Ct. W
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6247 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Grigorian the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 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 9083 Deborah Ct. W 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.
Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be
assigned to the 2022, 2023 Winter taxes not be consigned, provided the account
is in good standing and meeting their obligations if under a payment plan
agreement.
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The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated August 15,
2023 in the amount of $55.04.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
7. Letter dated September 7, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Annette McGowan, 16971 Pollyanna
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6248 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. McGowan the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 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.
8. Letter dated September 1, 2022S from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Elizabeth Grayson, 28841 Richland
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6249 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mrs. Grayson the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 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.
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At the request of the petitioner, the account at 28841 Richland 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.
Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be
assigned to the 2022, 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.
9. Letter dated September 6, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Joe Bytner, 14942 Arden
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6250 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Bytner the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 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 must pay a
minimum of $1,800 ($150/month) in the next twelve months to qualify for
additional extension 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.
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10. Letter dated August 23, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Monica Washel, 29601 Curtis
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6251 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Washel the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 2022 a Twenty-five (25)
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 29601 Curtis 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-five (25) 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, 2023 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 July & August,
2022 in the amount of $70.90.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Letter dated September 7, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jennifer Stemple, 20204 Deering
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6252 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Stemple the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 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.
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At the request of the petitioner, the account at 20204 Deering 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.
12. Letter dated September 1, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Ashly Wells, 34698 Pinehurst
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6253 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Wells the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
13. Letter dated September 1, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Katelyn Przybylski, 20200 Deering
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6254 09/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Przybylski the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 12, 2022 a Twelve (12)
month extension at the end of which the account will have a zero balance, including
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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.
The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated August 15,
2022 in the amount of $32.72.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
14. Letter dated August 17, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Annie Rawlings, 14134 Brentwood
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6255 09/22 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 September 12, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
15. Letter dated September 1, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Ray Jarzembowski, 17398 Parklane
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6256 09/22 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 September 12, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
16. Letter dated August 10, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Imad Awdi, 18673 Renwick
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6257 09/22 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 September 12, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
17. Letter dated September 1, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Andy Gutman, 19575 Victor Parkway
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6258 09/22 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 September 12, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
18. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
Jennifer Sheldon, 8929 Deborah Ct. - #WS 6259 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
John Rodopoulos, 29705 Buckingham - #WS 6260 09/22 Grant Twelve (12)
month, penalty-free payment plan extension, withhold from taxes.
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Mike Gamiao, 37005 Clarita - #WS 6261 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month, penalty-
free extension, withhold from taxes.
Louis Maradiegue, 31408 Scone - #WS 6262 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
Katya Klait, 19835 Parkville - #WS 6263 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month, penalty-
free extension, withhold from taxes.
Delorean Williams, 31548 Delaware - #WS 6264 09/22 Grant Six (6) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
Julie Wedzina, 16311 Westbrook - #WS 6265 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
Najuan Lockhart, 20120 St Francis - #WS 6266 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
Calla Pollack, 9036 Beatrice - #WS 6267 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month, penalty-
free extension, withhold from taxes.
Nichole Landers, 15324 Mayfield - #WS 6268 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
Dana Conorman, 29801 Richland - #WS 6269 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
Gail Walker, 14256 Sunbury - #WS 6270 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month, penalty-
free extension, withhold from taxes.
Jackie Kersh, 14615 Richfield - #WS 6271 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month, penalty-
free extension, withhold from taxes. It is further noted that this will be the final
extension granted to this petitioner.
Barbara Kadzielawsk, 31715 Wyoming - #WS 6272 09/22 Grant Twenty-Four (24)
month, penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes. It is further noted that this will be
the final extension granted to this petitioner.
Jolie Meinheit, 9906 Shadyside - #WS 6273 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
Gene VanGemert, 11314 Melrose - #WS 6274 09/22 Grant Twelve (12) month,
penalty-free extension, withhold from taxes.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
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NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, October 3,
2022 at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by, Valerie Jackson, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:20pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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