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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
July 1, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
held on Monday, July 1, 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: Felicia Jenkins, 19157 Inkster
Scott Farnsworth, 18255 Gillman
Douglas Snodgrass, 30100 Six Mile
Charise Samuels, 37716 Lancaster
Hena Cucani, 37473 Kingsburn
Janice Jackson, 14123 Hubbard
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Stacy Sucarski, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated May 7, 2018
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Brett Gierak
#WS 7677 07/24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
June 3, 2024 are hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little
2. Letter dated June 12, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Felicia Jenkins, 19157 Inkster
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6578 07/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Jenkins the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 1, 2024 an Eight (8) 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.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated June 24, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Scott Farnsworth, 18255 Gillman
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6579 07/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Farnsworth the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 1, 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 June 13, 2024
in the amount of $48.48.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
4. Letter dated May 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Janice Jackson, 14123 Hubbard
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones
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#WS 6580 07/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Jackson the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 1, 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 June 13, 2024
in the amount of $257.77.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
5. Letter dated June 17, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Charise Samuels, 37716 Lancaster
Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6581 07/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms.Samuel the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 1, 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:
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The Chairman declared the motion carried.
6. Letter dated June 7, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Henna Cacani, 37473 Kingsburn
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6582 07/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Cacani the Water and
Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 1, 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.
7. Letter dated April 19, 2023 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Douglas Snodgrass, 30100 W Six Mile
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson
#WS 6583 07/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Snodgrass the Water
and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective July 1, 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 30100 W Six 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.
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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.
8. Letter dated June 24, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Barbara Gray, 8924 Denne
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6584 07/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 1, 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.
9. Letter dated June 17, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Natalie Tatro, 14651 Fairway
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6585 07/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 1, 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.
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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 June 26, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Tara McCall, 20100 Floral
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6586 07/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 1, 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:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Letter dated June 12, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Jason Mitchell, 27600 Schoolcraft
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
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#WS 6587 07/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 1, 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 June 26, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Sherwood Noel, 28455 Elmira
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6588 07/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 1, 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.
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13. Letter dated June 17, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject:
Request for Consideration of Bill - Yu Wu, 30018 W. Chicago
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6589 07/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant
effective July 1, 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, Little, Jackson, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, August 5,
2024 at 5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Valerie Jackson, seconded by, Candy Little, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:00pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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