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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
April 3, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, April 3, 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: Dan Morgan, 16815 Inkster
Delorean Williams, 31548 Delaware
Jessica Bielicki, 19010 Floral
Ryan Ferrell, Water Superintendent
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Dana Kemp , Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated March 6, 2023
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6347 04/23 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April
3, 2023 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated March 16, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Dan Morgan, 16815 Inkster
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6348 04/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Morgan the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 3, 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 2024 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.
3. Letter dated March 22, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jessica Bielicki, 19010 Floral
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6349 04/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Bielicki the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 3, 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.
4. Letter dated March 30, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Val Knox, 19554 Farmington
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6350 04/23 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this
matter to the May 1, 2023 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.
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5. Letter dated March 23, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Kim Maxwell, 30640 Seven Mile
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6351 04/23 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 April 3, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
6. Letter dated March 31, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Delorean Williams, 31548 Delaware
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6352 04/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Williams the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 3, 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.
7. Letter dated March 8, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Doug Julet, 9305 Florida
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6353 04/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective April 3, 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
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held in abeyance, plus any additional fees incurred for nonpayment will be returned
to the account. In addition, the Resident has agreed to pay a minimum of $200 per
month towards the past due bill.
Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be
assigned to the 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.
8. Letter dated March 14, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Mary Thielen, 14984 Auburndale
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6354 04/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective April 3, 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 2024 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 March 14,
2023 in the amount of $145.00.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
9. Letter dated March 23, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Cynthia Mumaw, 18709 Deering
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Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6355 04/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective April 3, 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 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.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2024
at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Greg Jones, seconded by, Valerie Jackson, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:00pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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