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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
November 6, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, November 6, 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: Jim Ross, 15407 Richfield
Carol Leach, 27815 Six Mile
Ryan Ferrell, Water Superintendent
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Tracy Albus, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated October 2, 2023
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6462 11/06 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
October 2, 2023 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated October 31, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jim Ross, 15407 Richfield
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6463 11/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Ross the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective November 6, 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, Jackson, Jones
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NAYS: Little, Skaggs
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated October 23, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Carol Leach, 27815 Six Mile
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6464 11/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Leach the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective November 6, 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.
4. Letter dated October 11, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Brenda Moore, 31717 Bretton
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6465 11/23 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Moore the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective November 6, 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:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
5. Letter dated October 30, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Inza Bryant, 14309 Cardwell
#WS 6466 11/23 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 November 6, 2023 meeting.
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
6. Letter dated October 11, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Brenda Moore, 14229 Brookfield
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6467 11/23 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 November 6, 2023 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
7. Letter dated October 31, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Gina Love, 8842 Merriman
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6468 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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
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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.
8. Letter dated October 11, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Sandy Fry, 10055 Deering
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6469 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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 October 20, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Barbara Theobald, 10060 Garden
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6470 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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.
10. Letter dated November 2, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Allan Shady, 10580 Stark
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6471 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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.
11. Letter dated October 11, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Lashondra Oglen, 14870 Lyons
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6472 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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
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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.
12. Letter dated October 11, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Hussam Elcharif, 18133 Glengarry
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6473 11/23 RESOLVE, Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective
November 6, 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
13. Letter dated October 17, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Catesia Woods, 20216 Floral
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6474 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
14. Letter dated October 23, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Kristi Webster, 20340 Gary Lane
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6475 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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 October 11, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Tracey Duncan, 27607 Buckingham
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6476 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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.
16. Letter dated October 17, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Ashton Carpenter, 29178 Perth
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6477 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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 29178 Perth 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
17. Letter dated November 2, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Sandra Crutchfield, 35195 Parkdale
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6478 11/23 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective November 6, 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
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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, December 4,
2023 at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by Greg Jones, the meeting was adjourned
at 5:30pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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