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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
May 2, 2022
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, May 2, 2022 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: Robert Hassan, 9174 Houghton
Kim Tyler, 34934 Standish
Keith LaRouche, 19642 Parkville
Tom Wilson, Water Supervisor
Connie Kumpula, Chief Accountant
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Katelyn Gotts, Accountant I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated April 4, 2022
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6192 05/22 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April
4, 2022 are hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Little, Jones, Jackson, Skaggs,
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
2. #WS 6193 05/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion, the Water and Sewer Board
does hereby approve the letter to City Council regarding the changes in water
rates.
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Little, Jones, Jackson, Skaggs,
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NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated April 22, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Bob Hassan, 9174 Houghton
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6194 05/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Hassan the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 2, 2022 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 9174 Houghton 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 2022 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 April 27, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Kimberly Tyler, 34934 Standish
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6195 05/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Tyler the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 2, 2022 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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At the request of the petitioner, the account at 34934 Standish 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 2022 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 April 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Keith LaRouche, 19642 Parkville
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6196 05/22 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. LaRouce the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 2, 2022 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 2022 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 April 13, 2022
in the amount of $309.04.
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 April 21, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Nina Alesawi, 14979 Harrison
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6197 05/22 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective May 2, 2022 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 2022 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 April 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Jami Froh, 9960 Harrison
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6198 05/22 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this
matter to the June 6, 2022 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.
8. Chairman Gierak brought up the whereabouts of last month’s case regarding
35964 Schoolcraft whereby the Board was unsuccessful in reaching the resident
to conduct the hearing via conference call. The homeowner was contacted after
the April meeting and noted that they would not be returning to Michigan until
after the June, 2022 meeting.
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Motioned by Greg Jones, seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6199 05/22 RESOLVE, As the homeowner is still in Florida and won’t return
until after the June, 2022 meeting and given the good payment record of this
customer and that the large consumption bill was the result of a plumbing failure,
it was determined that this case be referred to the June, 2022 Consent Agenda.
9. Letter dated April 20, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Louis Bovee, 14038 Alexander
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6200 05/22 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 May 2, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
10. Letter dated April 26, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Alicia Medina, 20017 Angling
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6201 05/22 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 May 2, 2022 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Letter dated March 17, 2022 from Supervisor of Public Service, Subject: Request
for Consideration of Bill - Lisa Alvarez, 27406 Vargo
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
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#WS 6202 05/22 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 May 2, 2022 meeting.
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, June 6, 2022
at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by, Candy Little, the meeting was adjourned
at 5:45pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
BG/jar
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