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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
January 9, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, January 9, 2023 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: Felicia Jenkins, 19157 Inkster Rd.
Reginald Rumpz, 9084 Knolson
Teddy Stanley, 18867 Lathers
Madison Merzlyakov, Wayne County WRAP Program
Ryan Ferrell, Water Superintendent
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated December 5, 2022
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6310 01/23 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
December 5, 2022 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated January 6, 2023 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Felicia Jenkins, 19157 Inkster
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6311 01/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Jenkins the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective January 9, 2023 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
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The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated January 6, 2023 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Reginald Rumpz, 9084 Knolson
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6312 01/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Rumpz the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective January 9, 2023 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 9084 Knolson 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 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.
4. Letter dated January 4, 2023 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Teddy Stanley, 18867 Lathers
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6313 01/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Stanley the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective January 9, 2023 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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Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be
assigned to the 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.
5. Letter dated January 4, 2023 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jameeka Austin, 28875 Westfield
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6314 01/23 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 January 9, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Letter dated December 16, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Danielle Burstall, 9841 Garvett
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6315 01/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 9, 2023 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 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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A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
7. Letter dated December 6, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Michael Willis, 36030 Perth
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6316 01/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 9, 2023 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 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.
8. Letter dated December 6, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - George Rapitis, 33222 Kentucky
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6317 01/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 9, 2023 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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Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be
assigned to the 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 November 28, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Richard Trybus, 11783 Arcola
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6318 01/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 9, 2023 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
Receive & File
Request to approve the following items to Receive & File
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
Francis Donaldson, 37640 Sherwood #WS 6319 01/23
Geraldine Orlowski, 15034 Marsha #WS 6320 01/23
Paula Bohn, 14992 Cavour #WS 6321 01/23
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A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
Madison Merzlyakov from the GLWA gave the Water & Sewer Board an update and
review of the WRAP program.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, February 6,
2023 at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by, Candy Little, the meeting was adjourned
at 5:45pm.