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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-04 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan, held on Monday, March 4, 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: David Nelson, 38165 Ann Arbor Rd Michael Zelepis 16905 Pollyanna Jamie Jewell, 15900 Merriman Bill Baines, 34935 Schoolcraft, Suite 207 Ryan Ferrell, Water Superintendent Jen Schilk, Accountant II Tracy Albus, Account Clerk I Jill Russell, Secretary III 1. Approval of Minutes dated February 5, 2024 Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6518 03/24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 5, 2024 are hereby approved. AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little 2. Letter dated February 8, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - David Nelson, 38165 Ann Arbor Rd. Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6519 03/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Nelson the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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 38165 Ann Arbor Rd. will be put on a “payment plan”, whereby the account will receive monthly versus quarterly REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 2024 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. The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated February 14, 2024 in the amount of $285.52. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 3. Letter dated February 28, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Michael Zelepis, 16905 Pollyanna Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6520 03/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Zelepis the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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. 4. Letter dated February 6, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Jamie Jewell, 15900 Merriman REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 2024 Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6521 03/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Jewell the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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 15900 Merriman 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: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 5. Letter dated January 12, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Bill Baines, 34935 Schoolcraft, Suite 207 Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6522 03/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Baines the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 2024 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. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 34935 Schoolcraft, Suite 207 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 Nine (9) month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 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 December 14, 2024 in the amount of $498.00. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 6. Letter dated January 23, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Vanessa Salwa, 34225 Orangelawn Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6523 03/24 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 March 4, 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 February 5, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Anthony Collins, 8938 Norman Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6524 03/34 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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 8938 Norman 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 March 4, 2024 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: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 8. Letter dated February 26, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Mario Jackson, 12332 Camden Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6525 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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. 9. Letter dated February 29, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Virginia Stanfill, 14855 Lyons Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6526 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 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. 10. Letter dated February 27, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Abigail Edwards, 15540 Woodside Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6527 03/24 RESOLVE, Ms. Edwards the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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. 11. Letter dated March 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Sharon Lewis, 15689 Oporto Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6528 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 2024 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. 12. Letter dated February 8, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Allison VanHouten, 15975 Whitby Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6529 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 2024 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 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. 13. Letter dated February 6, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Angel McClaster, 18366 Gillman Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6530 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 2024 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. The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated February 14, 2024 in the amount of $16.25. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 14. Letter dated February 21, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Misty Snyder, 19145 Rensellor Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6531 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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. 15. Letter dated March 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Lauren Clark, 33756 Cindy REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 2024 Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6532 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 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. 16. Letter dated February 29, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Dale Orsucci, 36509 Kingsbury Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6533 03/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective March 4, 2024 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 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. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD March 4, 2024 The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024 at 5:00pm. Upon a motion by Candy Little seconded by, Valerie Jackson, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm. Brett Gierak, Chairman BG/jar Cc: Mayor - City Clerk - Accounting - City Council E-Agenda