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Home My WebLink About2024-11-04 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD November 4, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan, held on Monday, November 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: John Harris, 31620 Summers Tiffanie Banks, 19458 St. Francis Anthony Sobocinski, 18442 Brentwood Catesia Woods, 20216 Floral Ryan Ferrell, Water Superintendent Tracy Albus, Accountant II Dana Kemp, Account Clerk I Jill Russell, Secretary III 1. Approval of Minutes dated November 4, 2024 Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 5592 06/18 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 7, 2024 are hereby approved, with the sole change of the “Acting Chairman” roll be changed to Valerie Jackson from Candy Little. AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little 2. Letter dated October 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - John Harris, 31620 Summers Motioned by Candy Little seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6701 11/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Harris the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective November 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 November 4, 2024 At the request of the petitioner, the account at 31620 Summers 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. 3. Letter dated October 17, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Tiffanie Banks, 19458 St. Francis Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6702 11/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Banks the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective November 4, 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 19458 St. Francis 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 2024, 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 October 14, 2024 in the amount of $168.60. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD November 4, 2024 A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 4. Letter dated October 31, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Anthony Sobocinski, 18442 Brentwood Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 6703 11/24 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Sobocinski the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective November 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 18442 Brentwood 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 October 14, 2024 in the amount of $253.09. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones 5. Letter dated November 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill – Catesia Woods Motioned by Greg Jones seconded by Valerie Jackson REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD November 4, 2024 #WS 6704 11/24 RESOLVE, the Board approves the removal of the reinstated penalties of $216.32 and the penalty applied October 14, 2024 in the amount of $63.82. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones The Chairman declared the motion carried. NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 6. Letter dated November 1, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Laura Collier, 28763 Dover Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6705 11/24 RESOLVE, table this matter to the December 2, 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, Jackson, Jones NAYS: Candy Little The Chairman declared the motion carried. 7. Letter dated October 17, 2024 from Superintendent of Public Service, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Amady Gueye, 31556 Bridge St. Motioned by Valerie Jackson seconded by Greg Jones #WS 6706 11/24 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 November 4, 2024 meeting. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD November 4, 2024 It was motioned by Rich Skaggs, seconded by Candy Little to approve all items on the following Consent Agenda: A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones The Chairman declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: a. #WS 6707 11/24 Rochelle Rabaut, 12067 Boston Post Rd i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring November 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent b. #WS 6708 11/24 Emma Arana, 18513 Gillman i. Penalty Free Extension: Six (6) months, expiring May 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the Winter taxes iii. CONSENT iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $21.17 dated October 14, 2024 c. #WS 6709 11/24 TeCora Cruz, 18627 Deering i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring November 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent d. #WS 6710 11/24 Kathy DuFour, 18744 Gill i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring November 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent e. #WS 6711 11/24 Fang Yuan, 20279 Gary Lane i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring November 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $88.23 dated October 14, 2024 f. #WS 6712 11/24 Mariya Pervaiz, 20407 Deering i. Penalty Free Extension: Six (6) months, expiring May 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the Winter taxes iii. CONSENT REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD November 4, 2024 iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $58.56 dated October 14, 2024 g. #WS 6713 11/24 Mark Resconich, 30665 Seven Mile i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring November 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the Winter taxes iii. Consent iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $39.38 dated October 14, 2024 h. #WS 6714 11/24 Janice Harper, 30679 Bretton i. Penalty Free Extension: Six (6) months, expiring May 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the Winter taxes iii. CONSENT iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $9.05 dated October 14, 2024 i. #WS 6715 11/24 Karen Pokorski, 35416 Leon i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring November 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent j. #WS 6716 11/24 Lisa Compagnoni, 35559 Oakdale i. Penalty Free Extension: Six (6) months, expiring May 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the Winter taxes iii. CONSENT k. #WS 6717 11/24 Margaret Woodruff, 36158 Lyndon i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring November 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Board is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm. Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by, Greg Jones, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07pm. Brett Gierak, Chairman BG/jar Cc: Mayor - City Clerk - Accounting - City Council E-Agenda