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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
January 8, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, January 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
Candy Little
Others Present: Danielle Burstall, 9841 Garvett
Amanda Gurny, 29651 Curtis
Katie McCann, 14748 Ingram
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Stacy Sucarskin, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated December 4, 2023
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6485 01/24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
December 4, 2023 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated January 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Danielle Burstall, 9841 Garvett
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6486 01/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Burstall the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective January 8, 2024 an Eighteen (18) 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 9841 Garvett 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 Eighteen (18) 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 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, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated December 14, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Amanda Gurny, 29651 Curtis
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6487 01/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Gurny the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective January 8, 2024 an Eighteen (18) 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 29651 Curtis 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 Eighteen (18) 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, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
4. Letter dated January 3, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Katie McCann, 14748 Ingram
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
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#WS 6488 01/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. McCann the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective January 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 14748 Ingram 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, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
5. Letter dated December 14, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Melody Doyle, 28617 Dover
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6489 01/24 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 January 8, 2024 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
6. Letter dated December 15, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Sarah DeBruin, 30849 Dalhay
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
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#WS 6490 01/24 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 January 8, 2024 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
7. Letter dated December 14, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Joshua Jajko, 14492 Ronnie Lane
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6491 01/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
8. Letter dated December 12, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Dominique Pacheco, 14650 Park
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6492 01/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 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.
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January 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
9. Letter dated December 13, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Reneh Pato, 19227 Newburgh
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6493 01/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
10. Letter dated December 7, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Joshua Barnhart, 29587 Puritan
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6494 01/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 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.
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January 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Letter dated January 4, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Stephanie Rea, 31730 Fonville
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6495 01/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
12. Letter dated December 12, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Marina Hollins, 32829 Illinois
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6496 01/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 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.
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WATER & SEWER BOARD
January 8, 2024
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
13. Letter dated December 12, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Spencer Jackson, 34373 Munger
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6497 01/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective January 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, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, February 5,
2024 at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Valerie Jackson, seconded by, Candy Little, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:30pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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