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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
September 11, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, September 11,2023 was called to order at 5:05 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: Jason Walter, 38540 Mason
Drew Zuhlke, 16919 Renwick
Doug Adam, 18984 Filmore
Carla Miiller, 15345 Green Lane
Antonio Armendariz, 29632 Jacqueline
Louis Maradiegue, 31408 Scone
Neil Page, 19604 Farmington
Brent Staggs, 11498 Cardwell
Ryan Ferrell, Water Superintendent
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Stacey Sucarski, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated August 7, 2023
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6401 09/23 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
August 7, 2023 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated August 1, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Kristi Duarard, 9851 Seltzer
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6402 09/23 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 September 11, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated August 28, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Brent Staggs, 11498 Cardwell
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6403 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Staggs the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 2023 a Fifteen (15) 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.
4. Letter dated August 23, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Carla Miller, 15345 Green Lane
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6404 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Miller the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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 15345 Green Lane 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
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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.
5. Letter dated July 31, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Drew Zuhlke, 16919 Renwick
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6405 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Zuhlke the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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 16919 Renwick 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.
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6. Letter dated August 15, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Douglas Adam, 18984 Filmore
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6406 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Adam the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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 18984 Filmore 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.
7. Letter dated July 12, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Neil Page, 19604 Farmington
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6407 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Page the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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.
The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated July 13, 2023
in the amount of $453.29.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: Little, Skaggs
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
8. Letter dated August 1, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Robert Selby, 29142 Pickford
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6408 09/23 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 September 11, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
9. Letter dated August 28, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Antonio Armendariz, 29632 Jacquelyn
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6409 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Armendariz the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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.
10. Letter dated September 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Karen Joseph, 31326 Roycroft
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6410 09/23 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 September 11, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Letter dated August 28, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Louis Maradiegue, 31408 Scone
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6411 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Maradiegue the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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 31408 Scone 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.
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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.
12. Letter dated August 29, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Rachelle Goldberg, 35588 Parkdale
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6412 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Goldberg the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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.
13. Letter dated August 16, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jason Walter, 38540 Mason
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6413 09/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Walter the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective September 11, 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
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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 38540 Mason 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.
14. Letter dated August 4, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Carmeleta Landry, 9919 Westmore
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6414 09/23 RESOLVE, Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective
September 11, 2023 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 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.
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15. Letter dated September 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Robert Ruokolainen, 11426 Arden
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6415 09/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective September 11, 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
16. Letter dated August 15, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Matthew Milholin, 12061 Arcola
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6416 09/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective September 11, 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.
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17. Letter dated September 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Russell Lacca, 14999 Arden
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6417 09/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective September 11, 2023 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 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.
18. Letter dated September 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Dawn Sommer, 15105 Garden
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6418 09/23 RESOLVE, Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective
September 11, 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:
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The Chairman declared the motion carried.
19. Letter dated August 23, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Annette McGowan, 16971 Pollyanna
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6419 09/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective September 11, 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.
20. Letter dated August 15, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Lucy Baldassarra, 20306 Shadyside
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6420 09/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective September 11, 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:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
21. Letter dated September 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jason Pelc, 37075 Kingsburn
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6421 09/23 RESOLVE, Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective
September 11, 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.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, October 2,
2023 at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Greg Jones, seconded by Valerie Jackson, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:010pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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