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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-07 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 The Regular Meeting of the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia, Michigan, held on Monday, April 7, 2025 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: Sam Mass, 2777 Schoolcraft Austyn Corey, 27745 Bentley Jen McConnell 14255 Stark Rd. Dawn Klumpp, 31243 W Chicago Andrea Tawil, 18830 Nola St. Hawraa M. Ali, 17141 Ellen Dr. Joey Schuetz, Manager, Water & Sewer Tracy Albus, Accountant II Andrew Morris, Accountant I Jill Russell, Secretary III 1. Approval of Minutes dated March 3, 2025 Motioned by Rich Skaggs seconded by Candy Little #WS 6786 05/25 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 3, 2025 are hereby approved. AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Jones, Jackson, Little 2. Letter dated April 1, 2025 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Samuel Mass, 27777 Schoolcraft Motioned by Greg Jones, seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 4787 04/25 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Mr. Mass the Water and Sewer Board does hereby agree the removal of the penalty of $1,065.35 and owner will pay remaining balance of the account in full $5,379.83 at the meeting. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Jackson, Jones NAYS: Candy Little, Rich Skaggs REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 The Chairman declared the motion carried. 3. Letter dated March 26, 2025 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Austyn Corey, 27745 Bentley Motioned by Candy Little, seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 4788 04/25 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Corey the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 7, 2025 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 27745 Bentley 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 March 19, 2025 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill – Jen McConnell, 14255 Stark (Stark Road Holdings aka “Livonia Athletic District”) Motioned by Valerie Jackson, seconded by Greg Jones #WS 4789 04/25 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. McConnell the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 7, 2025 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. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 At the request of the petitioner, the account at 14255 Stark 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 Six (6) 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. Petitioner paid $5,000.00 towards the account during the meeting. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 5. Letter dated March 19, 2025 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Dawn Klumpp, 31243 West Chicago Motioned by Candy Little, seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 4790 04/25 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Klumpp the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 7, 2025 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 31243 West Chicago 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: REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 6. Letter dated April 2, 2025 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Andrea Tawil, 18830 Nola Motioned by Greg Jones, seconded by Valerie Jackson #WS 4791 04/25 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. Tawil the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 7, 2025 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 18830 Nola 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. In addition, the Board requested that the DPW send out a Water Representative to determine the reason for the high usage. (W/0 188450 04/11/25--found back- up sump pump running constantly as main sump pump had failed. Homeowner instructed to get a plumber out there ASAP. Problem appears to have been fixed. As of 4/19/25, usage has gone back to normal.) A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 7. Letter dated February 24, 2025 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Felicia Jenkins, 19157 Inkster Motioned by Candy Little , seconded by Rich Skaggs REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 #WS 4792 04/25 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 April 7, 2025 meeting. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 8. Letter dated April 2, 2025 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Kevin Gantz, 20340 Mayfield Motioned by Candy Little, seconded by Rich Skaggs #WS 4793 04/25 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 April 7, 2025 meeting. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. 9. Letter dated November 16, 2024 from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Subject: Request for Consideration of Bill - Hawraa Alsaltane, 17141 Ellen Motioned by Greg Jones, seconded by Candy Little #WS 4794 04/25 RESOLVE, that after discussion with Ms. AlSaltane the Water and Sewer Board does hereby grant effective April 7, 2025 a Forty (40) 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 17141 Ellen will be put on a “payment plan” of approximately $500 per month, 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 Forty (40) month payment plan, each monthly bill is to be paid in full and on time. REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 Additionally, the Board requests that the outstanding balance that would be assigned to the 2025, 2026, 2027 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 $1,074.30 in penalties previously reinstated to the account and will revisit the reinstated penalties of $4,495.80 at their May meeting, after the DPW has a chance to visit the home to determine the cause of the high usage. A roll call vote was taken: AYES: Gierak, Skaggs, Little, Jackson, Jones NAYS: The Chairman declared the motion carried. It was motioned by Valerie Jackson, seconded by Rich Skaggs to approve all items on the following Consent Agenda: a. #WS 4795 04/25 Mark Hjelmstand, 14006 Bainbridge i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Consent iii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes b. #WS 4796 04/25 John Nickel, 14179 Berwick i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Consent iii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes c. #WS 4797 04/25 Reneldore Andrews, 14301 Deering i. Penalty Free Extension: Six (6) months, expiring October 10, 2025 ii. Consent iii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the Winter taxes iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $39.40 dated March 13, 2025 d. #WS 4798 04/25 Tyrome Crockett, 14340 Arden i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent e. #WS 4799 04/25 David Bonello, 15619 Ellen i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent f. #WS 4800 04/25 Jerard Nichote, 19511 Merriman i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent g. #WS 4801 04/25 Kimberly Paullin, 20220 Angling i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent h. #WS 4802 04/25 Earle Smith, 20540 Fremont i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent i. #WS 4803 04/25 Stacey Johnson, 20657 Golf Ridge i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent j. #WS 4804 04/25 Inettia Kyser, 29100 Sunnydale i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $65.40 dated March 13, 2025 k. #WS 4805 04/25 John Moore, 30388 Westfield i. Penalty Free Extension: Six (6) months, expiring October 10, 2025 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the Winter taxes iii. Consent l. #WS 4806 04/25 Cecilia Frangool, 32290 Five Mile i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent iv. Remove penalty in the amount of $107.96 dated March 13, 2025 m. #WS 4807 04/25 Sherray Rowe, 9631 Inkster i. Penalty Free Extension: Twelve (12) months, expiring April 10, 2026 ii. Refrain from assessing the past due balance to the 2025 Winter taxes iii. Consent REGULAR MEETING WATER & SEWER BOARD April 7, 2025 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, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm. Upon a motion by Rich Skaggs, seconded by Candy Little, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55pm Brett Gierak, Chairman BG/jar Cc: Mayor - City Clerk - Accounting - City Council E-Agenda