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REGULAR MEETING
WATER & SEWER BOARD
August 5, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan, held on Monday,
August 5, 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
Greg Jones
Candy Little
Members Absent: Valerie Jackson
Others Present: Lorin Allain, 19208 Westmore
Nichole Hagood, 19150 Canterbury
Jennifer Sheldon, 8929E. Deborah Ct.
Michael Swanberg, 18160 Lathers
Hussam El-Charif, 18133 Glengarry
Rashad Sterling, 19308 Rensellor
Ryan Ferrell, Water Superintendent
Joey Schuetz, Water Foreman
Jen Schilk, Accountant II
Dana Kemp, Account Clerk I
Jill Russell, Secretary III
1. Approval of Minutes dated July 1, 2024
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6590 08/24 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 1, 2024 are
hereby approved.
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Little
2. Letter dated July 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Lorin Allain, 19208 Westmore
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6591 08/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Allain, the Water and Sewer Board
does hereby grant effective August 5, 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 19208 Westmore 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.
The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated July 12, 2024 in the amount
of $10.25.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
3. Letter dated July 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Nichole Hagood, 19150 Canterbury
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs
#WS 6592 08/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Hagood, Water and Sewer Board
does hereby grant effective August 5, 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 19150 Canterbury 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, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
4. Letter dated July 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Jennifer Sheldon, 8929 Deborah Ct E
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Greg Jones
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#WS 6593 08/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Sheldon, the Water and Sewer Board
does hereby grant effective August 5, 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 8929 Deborah Ct E 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 July 12, 2024 in the amount
of $19.13.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
5. Letter dated August 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Michael Swanberg, 18160 Lathers
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6594 08/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Swanberg the Water and Sewer
Board does hereby grant effective August 5, 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 18160 Lathers 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.
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The Board does also hereby grant the removal of the penalty dated July 12, 2024 in the amount
of $152.62.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
6. Letter dated July 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Hussam El-Charif, 18133 Glengarry
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6595 08/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. ElCharif the Water and Sewer Board
does hereby grant effective August 5, 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 18133 Glengarry 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
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, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
7. Letter dated July 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Rashad Sterling, 19308 Rensellor
Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6596 08/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Sterling the Water and Sewer Board
does hereby grant effective August 5, 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.
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At the request of the petitioner, the account at 19308 Rensellor 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
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, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
8. Letter dated July 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Kim Demaline, 33024 Grennada
Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones
#WS 6597 08/24 RESOLVE, that the Water and Sewer Board does table this matter to the
September 9, 2024 meeting at which time the resident is able to appear. All penalties will be
held until that time
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
9. Letter dated July 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Arnita Flowers, 10033 Inkster
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6598 08/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective August 5,
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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A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
10. Letter dated August 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Charles 11034 Karen
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6599 08/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective August 5,
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, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
11. Letter dated July 26, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Pietro Cangialosi, 14000 Warner Ct.
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6600 08/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective August 5,
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:
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AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
12. Letter dated July 31,2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - David Jones, 36664 Angeline Cr
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6601 08/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective August 5,
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, Jones
NAYS:
The Chairman declared the motion carried.
13. Letter dated July 26, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for
Consideration of Bill - Sam Slim, 39143 Orangelawn
Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Candy Little
#WS 6602 08/24 RESOLVE, the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective August 5,
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, Jones
NAYS:
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The Chairman declared the motion carried.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at
5:00pm.
Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by Greg Jones, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm.
Brett Gierak, Chairman
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