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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-08 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan, held on Monday, April 8, 2024 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 Members Absent Candy Little Others Present: Doug Julet, 9305 Florida Dwight Kolver, 12000 Haller Beth Teahan, 33830 Bretton Jihad Yazbeck, 19921 Melvin Punjab Indian Cuisine, 36071 Plymouth Rd. Sam Mass, Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Tony LaPerna, 20400 Antago (via Zoom) Jen Schilk, Accountant II Dana Kemp, Account Clerk I Jill Russell, Secretary III 1. Approval of Minutes dated March 4, 2024 Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6534 04/24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 4, 2024 are hereby approved. AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson 2. Letter dated March 18, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Doug Julet, 9305 Florida Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6535 04/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Julet the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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. Further, as long as the REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 Resident fulfills his obligation to pay a minimum of $200 per month, there will be no need to appear before the Board for annual reporting. Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 3. Letter dated March 21, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Tony LaPerna, 20400 Antago Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6536 04/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. LaPerna via Zoom, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 20400 Antago 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 4. Letter dated March 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Dwight Kolver, 12000 Haller Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6537 04/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Kolver the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 12000 Haller 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 5. Letter dated February 16, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Beth Teahan, 33830 Bretton Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6538 04/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Teahan the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 33830 Bretton 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 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 within the next thirty days. During the Fifteen (15) 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 2025 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 January 16, 2024 in the amount of $152.89. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jackson, Jones NAYS: Rich Skaggs The Chairman declared the motion carried. 6. Letter dated March 11, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Jihad Yazbeck, 19921 Melvin Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6539 04/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Yazbeck the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 19921 Melvin 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 The Chairman declared the motion carried. 7. Letter dated April 3, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Mohit Dhawan - Punjab Indian Cuisine, 36071 Plymouth Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6540 04/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Dhawan the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 8. Letter dated March 19, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Sam Mass - Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6541 04/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Mass the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 27777 Schoolcraft 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 Fifteen (15) month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2025 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 Three penalties from January, February and March 2024 in the amount of $356.07. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 9. Letter dated March 18, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Paul Fretter, 8817 Henry Ruff Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6542 04/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 10. Letter dated March 12, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Bashar Hallak, 8930 Knolson Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6543 04/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 a Twelve (12) month extension at the end of which the REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 11. Letter dated April 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Wendy Duplessis, 18863 Lathers Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6544 04/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 12. Letter dated April 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Tianna Anthony, 20307 Middlebelt Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6545 04/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 13. Letter dated April 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - May Sabo, 36942 Clarita Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6546 04/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 14. Letter dated April 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Max Holt, 38655 Morningstar Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6547 04/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 15. Letter dated April 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Julie Leff, 32112 Pembroke Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6548 04/24 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this matter to the May 6, 2024 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 8, 2024 16. Letter dated April 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Chris Weisman, 16843 Shrewsbury Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6549 04/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 8, 2024 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 2025 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm. Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by Valerie Jackson, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm. Brett Gierak, Chairman BG/jar Cc: Mayor - City Clerk - Accounting - City Council E-Agenda