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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
June 3, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, June 3, 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: Julie & Alvin Leff, 32112 Pembroke
Mike Wedzina, 16311 Westbrook
Annette Skelly, 30654 Westfield
Jinny Bodnar, 11033 Merriman
Donald Williams 14404 Henry Ruff
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Tracy Albus, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated May 6, 2024
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6566 06/24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May
6, 2024 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson,
2. 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 6567 06/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Leff the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 3, 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.
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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.
The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalties dated April 15,
2024 and May 15, 2024 respectively in the amount of $167.32 and $61.16.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated May 7, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Michael Wedzina, 16311 Westbrook
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6568 06/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Wedzina the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 3, 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 16311 Westbrook 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, 2026 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:
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The Chairman declared the motion carried.
4. Letter dated May 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Annette Skelly, 30654 Westfield
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6569 06/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Skelly the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 3, 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 30654 Westfield 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 May 15, 2024
in the amount of $96.96.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
5. Letter dated May 15, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jinny Bodnar, 11033 Merriman
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6570 06/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Bodnar the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 3, 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
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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.
6. Letter dated May 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Donald Williams Jr., 14404 Henry Ruff
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6571 06/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Williams the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective June 3, 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.
7. Letter dated May 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Leah Kuqo, 30929 Greenland
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
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#WS 6572 06/24 RESOLVE, Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective
June 3, 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.
8. Letter dated May 7, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Charlotte Neary, 17491 Woodside
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6573 06/24 RESOLVE, Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective
June 3, 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.
9. Letter dated May 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Janice Jackson, 14123 Hubbard
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Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6574 06/24 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 June 3, 2024 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
10. Letter dated May 17, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Valerica Cheraru, 18635 Canterbury
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6575 06/24 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 June 3, 2024 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Letter dated April 19, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Douglas Snodgrass, 30100 W Six Mile
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6576 06/24 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 June 3, 2024 meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
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The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024
at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by Valerie Jackson, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:45 pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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