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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
July 10, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, July 10, 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: Lisa Sandau, 16080 Hubbard
Johnathan Deane, 15061 Lyons
Charise Samuels, 37716 Lancaster
Nichole Hagood, 19150 Canterbury Dr.
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Tracy Albus, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated May 1, 2023
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6373 07/23 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May
1, 2023 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated July 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Lisa Sandau, 16080 Hubbard
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6374 07/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Sandau the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 10, 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 June 19, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jonathan Deane, 15061 Lyons
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6375 07/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Deane the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 10, 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 15061 Lyons 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 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 6/14/23 in the
amount of $149.30.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
4. Letter dated June 8, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Charise Samuels, 37716 Lancaster
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
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#WS 6376 07/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Samuels the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 10, 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 37716 Lancaster will be put on a
“payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly billings
from now on. Petitioner is reuqired to pay a minimum of $150 per month towards
past due amount, plus water usage charges for the previous thirty days. During the
Twelve (12) month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time.
If conditions are met, Petitioner may return after twelve months for additional time.
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 6/14/23 in the
amount of $394.33.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
5. Letter dated July 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Nichole Hagood, 19150 Canterbury Dr
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6377 07/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Hagood the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 10, 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.
6. Letter dated June 21, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Tim Cullen, 15765 Whitby
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6378 07/23 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 July 10, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
7. Letter dated June 19, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Carmen Oliver, 10011 Seltzer
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6379 07/23 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 July 10, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
8. Letter dated July 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Kellie Lovett, 9079 Iowa
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
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#WS 6380 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
9. Letter dated June 9, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Mary Gurski, 13963 Riverside Ct.
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6381 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
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10. Letter dated May 23, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - David Boucher, 14158 Berwick
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6382 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
11. Letter dated May 15, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Patrick McDonagh, 14362 Barbara
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6383 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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 06/14/23 in the
amount of $180.47.
A roll call vote was taken:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
12. Letter dated June 20, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Namira Anani, 18603 Flamingo
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6384 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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 04/13/23 in the
amount of $81.94.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
13. Letter dated June 19, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Stephanie Serrico, 18684 Comstock
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6385 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
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.
14. Letter dated June 14, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Mathew Taraskiewicz, 28229 Clements
Circle
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6386 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
15. Letter dated July 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Omar Duran, 29151 Bretton
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6387 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 2023 a Twelve (12) month extension at the end of which the
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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.
16. Letter dated May 3, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Tracey Brunelle, 30319 Fairfax
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6388 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
17. Letter dated May 5, 2025 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Carla Dillard, 31525 Seven Mile
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
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#WS 6389 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
18. Letter dated May 12, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Zaynab Saad, 31629 Alabama
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6390 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
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 5/12/23 in the
amount of $50.98.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
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19. Letter dated May 6, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jeff Hickson, 37920 Donald
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6391 07/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 10, 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.
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, August 7,
2023 at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by, Valerie Jackson, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:50pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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