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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-06 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan, held on Monday, May 6, 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: Justine Smith, 38455 Five Mile Patrick Smith, 18926 Flamingo Hong Phan, 8905 Harvey Nina Alesawi, 14979 Harrison Tameka Ward,35100 Ann Arbor Tr. Debra Lichtenberg, Director of Finance Connie Kumpula, Chief Accountant Donald R. Rohraff, Director of DPW Jen Schilk, Accountant II Stacy Sucarski, Account Clerk I Jill Russell, Secretary III 1. Approval of Minutes dated April 8, 2024 Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6550 05/24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 8, 2024 are hereby approved. 2. Finance Director, Debra Lichtenberg and Chief Accountant Connie Kumpula presented to the Board the suggested water rate increase in the amount of 8.68%, with an increase of 5% to the fixed fee for all meters. Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6551 05/24 RESOLVED that the Water and Sewer Board will request City Council at their May 20, 2024 meeting to approve the new water rate effective July 1, 2024 of $6.92 per unit as well as increase the fixed quarterly fee by 5%. The Board recommends that Council proceed by approving amendments to the Water and Sewer Ordinance. 1 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 3. Letter dated April 23, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Phan Hong, 8905 Harvey Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 6552 05/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Hong the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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 8905 Harvey 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. 4. Letter dated April 10, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Nina Alesawi, 14979 Harrison Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6553 05/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Alesawi the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 2024 a Twenty-four (24) 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 14979 Harrison 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 2 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 within the next thirty days. During the Twenty-four (24) 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 April 17, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill – Tameka Ward, representing Dr. Chad Audi, 35100 Ann Arbor Tr. Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6554 05/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Audi’s Reprsentative, Tameka Ward, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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. It was further noted and Petitioner should return before the Board at their May 2025 meeting to review the status of the account and arrange for for more time if necessary.. At the request of the petitioner, the account at 35100 Ann Arbor Tr. 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. The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated April 15, 2024 in the amount of $586.08. A roll call vote was taken: 3 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 6. Letter dated April 23, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Justine Smith, 38455 Five Mile Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6555 05/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Smith the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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 38455 Five Mile 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. 7. Letter dated April 29, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Patrick Smith, 18926 Flamingo Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6556 05/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Smith the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 2024 a Sixteen (16) 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 4 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 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 18926 Flamingo 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 Sixteen (16) 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. 8. Letter dated April 24, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Stacie McCray, Masons Burger Bar, 13490 Farmington Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6557 05/24 RESOLVE, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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. The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated February 14, 2024 in the amount of $200.00 A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: 5 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 The Chairman declared the motion carried. 9. Letter dated April 16, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Sunshine Ferrero, 14043 Bainbridge Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6558 05/24 RESOLVE, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 10. Letter dated April 10, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - James Crenshaw, 19220 Angling Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6559 05/24 RESOLVE, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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: 6 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 11. Letter dated April 18, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Tamika Fizer, 20209 Antago Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6560 05/24 RESOLVE, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 12. Letter dated April 23, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Larika Deshazer, 29824 St. Martin Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6561 05/24 RESOLVE, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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. 7 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 2024 The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated April 15, 2024 in the amount of $$78.90. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 13. Letter dated April 16, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Tina Jenkins, 32686 Oakley Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6562 05/24 RESOLVE, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 14. Letter dated May 2, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Anita Lomas, 9179 Cardwell Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6563 05/24 RESOLVE, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective May 6, 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. 8 | Page REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD May 6, 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: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 15. Letter dated April 10, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Jinny Bodnar, 11033 Merriman Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little #WS 6564 05/24 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 May 6, 2024 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 3, 2024 at 5:00pm. Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by Valerie Jackson, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20pm. Brett Gierak, Chairman BG/jar Cc: Mayor - City Clerk - Accounting - City Council E-Agenda 9 | Page