HomeMy Public PortalAbout1626th Board Journal 11-14-2019Rev/Edited 1/6/20 Pg. 1
JOURNAL OF THE (1626th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
November 14, 2019
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the
meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
M.E. Yates, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
A.K. Mandel, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
J. Singer S.M. Myers, General Counsel
J. Faul M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
A. Fehr R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
F. Dunlap
Also present were:
Trustee Yates called for a roll call of Trustees to go into closed session at 4:30pm . Motion was made by
Trustee Dunlap and seconded by Trustee Mandel . All were present except Trustee Fehr.
Trustee Yates called the open session to order at 5:06p.m. Motion was made by Trustee Singer and Seconded by Trustee Mandel to go into open session. All were present.
Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the October 10th 1625th Journal of proceeding minutes . The Journal were approved by Trustee Yates and seconded by Trustee Singer.
Comment s by Board Chair: NONE
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Report of Board Committees:
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Trustee Singer reported that The Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. In
attendance were Trustees Singer, Faul, Fehr, Mandel, and Yates. The Chairman had no introductory comments. The Committee approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting.
Tamara Clinton MSD Doug Hickey HDR
Shonnah Paredes MSD Gerald Grosse 5408 Hollow Oak Jon Sprague MSD Mellissa Carver Jacobs
Tracey Coleman MSD Lisa Douglas Kowelman Engr.
Marie Collins MSD Michael Murphy SEIU Local
Sean Hadley MSD Dave Mayer 2806 Yaeger Rd Rebecca Losli MSD Kevin Murphy 2751 Yaeger Rd
Brian McGownd MSD Brian Quinn 13315 Spindle Todd Loretto MSD Robert Von Seggern 211 Renaldo
Cary Duchene Black & Veatch Nick Muenks Geosyntec
Diane Grossenheider Black and Veatch Elaine Laura 4436 Enright Ave Dorothy White White Coleman and Assoc Susie McFarlind White Coleman and Assoc
Jack Boatman SAK Elaine Laura O’Fallon Community Devlp Bob Affholder SAK Jenni Brooks Gilmore & Bell
Ronnie Griffin Laborers Chris Davis SITE
Ryan Phillips Bates Utility Cory Bates Bates Utility Bryce Gray Post Dispatch Lawrence Coffey Lawrence Coffey
Dawn Crunkleton 2806 Yaeger Rd
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The District’s external auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen, presented an overview of the results of the audit of the Dist rict’s
financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019. An unmodified or “clean” opinion was issued for the
financial statements. The presentation included a discussion of significant accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. No misstatements were identified that were material to the financial statements, and all identified misstatements were corrected. In working with Management and performing the engagement, no
difficulties or disagreements were encountered.
No significant weak nesses in internal control were identified during the audit process. A Management Letter was not issued, as no items were identified that met the threshold for formal communication. However, oral
recommendations were made to Management. Per the Committee’s request, those items will be summarized and provided to the Committee.
CliftonLarsonAllen concluded the presentation by providing a summarized analysis of the overall financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
Next, Internal Audit presented the engagement report titled, “Review of Miscellaneous Business Expenses”, which
focused on the procedures and transactions for miscellaneous business expenditures for the following areas:
1. Expenditures through the use of District credit cards. 2. Expenditures through Petty Cash. 3. Reimbursement of employee business expenses.
The engagement received a “Satisfactory” or “clean” opinion. Two (2) Opportunities for Improvement were
presented and discussed with the Committee. The items focused on administrative and procedural issues. No excessive or improper expenditures were identified during the engagement. During the presentation, questions were discussed and addressed as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2019. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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PROGRAM MANAGMENT
Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on November 5, 2019 at 8:16 a.m . The
meeting was attended by trustees Faul, Fehr, Yates, Mandel, and Singer.
The minutes of the October 1, 2019 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion
regarding the following items:
Ordinance No. 15313 – Clara Avenue Combined Sewer Improvement – This is an unplanned supplemental
appropriation to an existing construction project being constructed by J.H. Berra Construction. Staff requested an
additional $50,000 in funding to complete this work. The additional funds are needed to cover extra costs related
to required concrete street replacement beyond the original project estimates. Because of the need to expedite
final restoration and paving before winter, staff is requesting Introduction and Adoption at tonight’s meeting.
Ordinance No.’s 15314 through 15317 – Staff provided details of five CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure grants being awarded to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River and River Des
Peres. Staff discussed in detail each individual grant. There were general discussions between staff and the
committee on future maintenance and green infrastructure benefits. There were specific discussions regarding 30
Brentmoor Park. Staff agreed to pull this item from tonight’s agenda and provide more detail at the December
committee meeting for further discussions.
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Ordinance No. 15319 – Gravois Trunk Sanitary Storage Facility – This is a planned supplemental appropriation to
an existing construction project being constructed by Plocher Construction Company. Staff discussed details and
provided photos of the current project work. Staff then explained the request for additional funding of $800,000 above the planned appropriation to cover costs associated with the removal and appropriate disposal of contaminated soil encountered at the project site. This item was not anticipated as part of the original contract.
There was a brief discussion between staff and the committee regarding the original public input on the aesthetics
of the tanks.
Ordinance No. 15320 – Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) – This is an unplanned supplemental appropriation to
an existing appropriation used to fund annual contract repairs and rehabilitation to the wastewater collection
system. The request for supplemental funding is required primarily to fund three large unplanned repairs to the
system cause by this year’s heavy rains and flooding. Staff provided details and photos of the repair work and
addressed questions from the committee.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting
was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
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FINANCE
Trustee Dunlap reported that The Finance Committee met on November 5, 2019 with Trustees Fehr, Yates, Singer, Faul and Mandel in attendance. The minutes from the October 1, 2019 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda was an amendment to the proposed Ordinances #15311 and #15312. The
amendment adds parameters around amount, pricing, maturity, costs, savings and relevant terms of the proposed
issuance of the 2019B and 2019C bond issues. This ac tion will reduce the need for a special Board meeting to approve final terms. These will be Ordinances #15311 and #15312 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item on the agenda was an ordinance authorizing the District to file the necessary paperwork with both
the City and the County Board of Elections to place a $500,000,000 bond authorization proposition before the
voters on April 7, 2020 ballot. This will be Ordinance #15329 on tonight’s agenda.
Next, staff reported on the current financial condition of the District indicating it continues to be financially stable. The quarterly September 2019 Adjustment Review Committee report was also presented as required by
ordinance.
Next on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of October 31, 2019. Staff stated that the portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy.
The next item on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the staff to update the list of Approved Depository
Banks, adding Midwest Bankcentre as an approved depository bank of the District. Midwest Bankcentre acquired
Bremen Bank and Southern Commercial Bank which are on our current approved list. This will be Resolution #3552 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item on the agenda was a resolution aut horizing the staff to update the Approved Broker List, changing
the name of FTN Financial, an approved Securities Dealer of the District, to FHN Financial. This will be
Resolution #3551 on tonight’s agenda.
The last item discussed on the agenda was the Pension Funding Assumptions. Staff provided the committee with
several scenarios to increase contributions to the Plan. Staff recommended lowering the investment return
assumption rate to 6.75% to better align with market return expectations. This item will be introduced at the
December Board Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, December 3, 2019. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Mandel reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
November 5, 2019 at approximately 10:07 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included Chairperson Mandel, Trustees Faul, Fehr, Singer and Yates, as well as District Directors and staff.
Chairperson Mandel called roll and had no further comments.
By motion of all Trustees present, the minutes of the October 1, 2019 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes
were approved.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding an Ordinance for State Legislative Lobbying
Services. This Ordinance will allow the District to enter into a contract with Kyna Iman, LLC to provide State Legislative Lobbying s ervices. This proposed action is suggested based on the issuance of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) by the District. This is Ordinance No. 15326 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding a contract renewal for the Collection of Excess
Proceeds. This Resolution will authorize a contract renewal with the firm of Beck Ostram Sweet, LLC to provide
legal services to collect excess proceeds from properties sold at the St. Louis City and St. Louis County tax sale
auctions for one (1) additional one-year term. This is Resolution No. 3550 on tonight's Agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding the District's Classification and Compensation
Plans. Two Ordinances are proposed to 1) update classifications to reflect the removal of obsolete job titles,
retitle existing positions, add new positions and define position titles within the corresponding salary and wage grades, and 2) update the Classified Schedule, titles, schedule and grades for various positions to better align
with each department’s function. These are Ordinance Nos. 15327 & 15328 on tonight's Agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:21 a.m. by Chairman Mandel. The next meeting date is
tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
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Comments by the Executive Director: None
Comments from the Public:
1. David Mayer – Part of Group Complaints on Yaeger Road and Hollow Oak Ct .
Mr. Mayer addressed the severe water conditions at his home. Water is channeled off the streets and redirected into his backyard. (A video was passed around showing the water flow through Mr. Mayer’s backyard). Mr. Mayer stated the water flows like a river into his yard and has washed away dirt exposing
electrical wires preventing his children from access to their backyard. He stated that the water has
knocked down and rotted his fence and water is now starting to enter the main level of his home. Mr. Mayers states he has cracks in his homes foundation and mold tests performed show his home cannot
consistent water damage and he and his wife are now searching for an alternative place to live. The water is coming from Hollow Oak Subdivision. The two storm inlets on the East and West side of the
street captures the water and runs under the street and dumps into a backyard located at 5408 Hollow
Oak Ct. and this water then runs through his yard. A map provided by MSD shows that a line is supposed to be in place to run the water from these inlets to the retention pond, but upon inspection, both
MSD and the County disc overed the line does not exist. Mr. Mayer states this is creating an unsafe environment for his family.
2. Gerry Grosse – Part of a Group Complaint at 5408 Hollow Oak Ct. Mr. Grosse’s wife owns the home at Hollow Oak. Mr. Grosse has received letters from MSD since 2003 indicating MSD does not have the money to correct this problem. Mr. Grosse states he has had MSD out
to their property repeatedly . The line runs through his backyard. The water comes from Hollow oak and
runs off from that property and Yaeger road.
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The water meets in the roads and forms a lake in his back yard due to his neighbor’s construction of a
retainer wall at his property. Each time it rains , heavy , there is a lake that forms. (Pictures were passed
around). Trustee Mandel asked if the problem has occurred since 2003. Mr. Grosse stated that this started later after the wall was built, but he’s had MSD out at the property to check the line that should exist to channel the water down the road.
3. Robert Von Seggern – Rental Home at 211 Renaldo.
Mr. Von Seggern states that since 2003, he c ontinues to have sewer backups causing mold to grow in the home. Mr. Von Seggern states that each time he has backups, MSD has taken care of the insurance problems, but the backups continue to affect his finished basement. Mr. Von Seggern says the sewage
has gotten so bad it runs out the door when it’s opened. He stated inspectors told him that he no longer
has the option of having sewage backups, due to the continued mold buildup, which has caused health issues. He has spoken with engineers and Mr. Von Seggern stated they told him the problem was
preventable with a device. Mr. Von Seggern says he spoke with the City of Chesterfield, and they came and dug up the front yard to check lateral, which they informed him, appeared to be fine. Mr. Von
Seggern stated the main line backs up every couple years and he would like a device to prevent this in
the future by having the main line correct ed. Mr. Seggern states that he sees a potential lawsuit if this is
not corrected. The Executive Director indicated that this is an unusual wastewater issue and asked the
Director of Operations , Bret Berthold, to speak with the owner. The Director of Operations and Mr. McGownd spoke with Mr. Von Seggern and will address the problems immediately since it is such an
unique situation and it’s time to do something.
4. Brian Quinn – 13315 Spindle Lane. Billing Issues.
Mr. Quinn lives down the street from the MSD plant in Valley Park. Mr. Quinn stated he has a well on his property and feels that he is being billed incorrectly due to the occupants and the house size. Mr. Quinn
states his bill is $77.21 and he would like to be reassessed. He states he may use 100gl of water a day,
but he is not allowed to have a meter installed to provide MSD with readings. He would like someone to
come to his home if necessary to check on the usage and to show that he is billed incorrectly. The Director of Finance, Marion Gee, stated he would get Mr. Quinn’s information and contact him. The
Executive Director stated that all the issues brought forward to the Board would be followed up and
reported back to the Board by staff.
5. Kevin Murphy – Part of Group Complaint. 2751 Yaeger Road. Mr. Murphy states that he has a water basin located at the Northwest corner of his property. He also lives
next door to Wilson Estates. The water from Wilson Estates yards flows to the middle of the street on
Yaeger collecting at the water basin at the corner of his property and the basins cannot handle it. Wilson Estates has built a 4” curb and water jumps the basins and hits 4” curb and floods his yard. Mr. Murphy
states that Wilson Estates also installed other structures to hold back the water, but they are not working well. Mr. Murphy says that Wilson Estates increased their subdivision height by 28ft, which placed his
property in a hole.
Mr. Murphy says t he water invades his property, causing foundation problems on his west corner and Mr.
Murphy stated he is now having health issues due to the mold in his home. Mr. Murphy asks for assistance to correcting this issue.
Trustee Yates reiterated that all issues will be reviewed.
6. Elaine Laura – Billing Issues at 4436 Enright Ave. Ms. Laura referred to the Financial Report of MSD, on page 6 “what we do”. Ms. Laura indicated the
comparison chart of the wastewater user charge between St Louis and Detroit, Boston New Orleans,
Louisville, Nashville and Springfield Mo. performed by the Memphis, Light, Gas and Water company . Ms.
Laura stated that all of Boston water and sewer is metered where St Louis City is not. Ms. Laura says she
spoke about this frequently and says the metered and unmetered are looked at differently and she would like this process changed due to the inequality of the system.
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Trustee Faul made final announcements informing the public that the move forward to complete the Board
meeting, does not mean their concerns were not heard and that the Board and staff were sincere in their
statements of investigation to look thoroughly into these issues.
Submission of Public Hearing Reports: None
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CONSENT AGENDA:
The Secretary-Treasurer asked if there were any board members who would like to pull any items for a
separate vote within the Consent Agenda.
There was a request to pull #20 Ordinance No. 15295 for a separate vote and a request to pull #24
Ordinance No. 15299 and #26 Ordinance No. 15301 for the December Agenda.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15286 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Parkview Place Parking (13392)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Washington University School of Medicine, for cost sharing for green
infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Parkview Place Parking (13392) in
the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15287 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – SLU
Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (13382)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Saint Louis University , for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – SLU Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (13382) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15288 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – West Pine Townhomes (13230)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with 4101 West Pine, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – West Pine Townhomes (13230) in the City of
St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15289 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 6317 Clayton
Parking Lot (13365)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Charlies Real Estate Investment, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 6317 Clayton Parking Lot (13365) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15290 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Lyon School
(13390) Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Lyon Apartments, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Lyon School (13390) in the City of St. Louis,
Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15291 - Gravois Trunk (Whitecliff to RDP) Sanitary Rehabilitation
(Fannie Ave to Pardee Lane) (10496) Making an appropriation of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Gravois Trunk (Whitecliff to RDP) Sanitary Rehabilitation (Fannie Ave to
Pardee Lane) (10496) in the Cities of Bella Villa, Crestwood, Green Park, Grantwood Village, and
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21773 with S AK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15292 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2020) Contract B (12030)
Appropriating One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2020) Contract B (12030) in the Cities of Ferguson and Bellefontaine Neighbors and the Villages of
Bel-Ridge and Bel -Nor, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21815 with Insituform Technologies USA,
LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15293- Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2020) Contract A
(12020)
Appropriating Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2020) Contract A (12020) in the City of St. Louis
and Various Municipalities in St. Louis County, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Contract No. 21827 with Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15294 - Shiva Court Channel Improvements (CAU3-A) (10262)
Appropriating One Million Two Hundred Eighty -Five Thousand Dollars ($1,285,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for channel stabilization in Shiva Court Channel Improvements (CAU3-A) (10262)
in the City of Wildwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21835 with Ideal Landscape Construction, Inc . for the aforesaid channel stabilization.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15295 - Linden #1064 Storm Sewer (10289)
Appropriating One Million Five Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($1,575,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Linden
#1064 Storm Sewer (10289) in the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer Distric t to enter into Contract No. 21792
with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Pulled for Separate Vote:
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that Ordinance No. 15295 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 1 abstention
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – abstain; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15296 - Steeplechase Storm Sewer Improvements (Frontenac 3-3) (11239)
Appropriating Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($215,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction,
Improvement Fund of Deer Creek for cost -sharing for storm sewer construction in Steeplechase Storm Sewer
Improvements (Frontenac 3-3) (11239) in the City of Frontenac, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement under Contract No. 21850 with the City of Frontenac, Missouri to provide financial assistance for storm sewer
construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15297 - Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Memorandum of Agreement (I -270 Reconstruction)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary - Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Memorandum of Agreement (I-270 Reconstruction) for
sewer relocation and betterments during the design and construction of improvements to Route I-270 from
Missouri Bottom Road to Bellefontaine Road in St. Louis County, Missouri (Project).
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15298 - Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (12565)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Million Nine Hundred Seventy -Nine Thousand Dollars ($5,979,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be us ed for design in Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (12565) in the City of St. Louis and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing
the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend
Contract No. 21783 with Black & Veatch Corporation for design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15299 - General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2020) Contract A (12391)
Appropriating Eighty -Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2020) Contract A (12391) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21851 with Geotechnology, Inc . for the aforesaid general geotechnical services.
Pulled for the December 2019 Agenda
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15300 - General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2020) Contract B (12392)
Appropriating Eighty -Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2020) Contract B (12392) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan S t. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21852 with Terracon Consultants, Inc . for the aforesaid general geotechnical services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15301 - General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2020) Contract C (12393)
Appropriating Eighty -Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2020) Contract C (12393) in
Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21853 with Reitz & Jens Inc . for the aforesaid general geotechnical services.
Pulled for the December 2019 Agenda
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15302 - General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract A (12413)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for general
surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract A (12413) in Various
Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21854 with Sabur, Inc . for the aforesaid general surveying services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15303 – General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract B (12416)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract B (12416) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Tr easurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21855 with Volz Incorporated for the aforesaid
general surveying services.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15304 – General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract C
(12417) Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract C (12417) in Various
Loc ations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21856 with Civil Design, Inc . for the aforesaid general surveying services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15305 – General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract D (12418)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract D (12418) in Various
Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21857 with The Sterling Company for the
aforesaid general surveying services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15306 – General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract E (12419)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sani tary Replacement Fund to be used for general
surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2020) Contract E (12419) in Various
Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21858 with David Mason & Associates, Inc . for the aforesaid general surveying services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15307 – Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (12255) Making a supplemental appropriation of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of expansion and improvements in Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (12255) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract No.
21719 with HDR Engineering, Inc . for design of expansion and improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15308 – Pump Station Repair and Improvement Design (Contract A)
(12697)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design in Pump Station Repair and Improvement Design (Contract A) (12697) in the Cities of Chesterfield, Hazelwood, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 21473 with Horner & Shifrin, Inc. for design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15309 – Stream Flow Water Quality Sampling (2020) (12004)
Appropriating Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for water quality sampling in Stream Flow Water Quality Sampling (2020) (12004) Districtwide; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 21859 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for the aforesaid water quality sampling.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15310 – Revisions to Purchasing Ordinance
Repealing Ordinance No. 14824, adopted November 9, 2017, relating to the purchase of all supplies, materials,
and services except as otherwise specified, and enacting in lieu thereof a new ordinance updating the
applicable process for the purchase of all supplies, materials, and services except as otherwise specified.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Yates,
that Ordinance Nos. 15286-15294, 15296-15298, 15300, 15302-15310 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
The Secretary – Treasurer explained the reason for the Amendment and Adoption as it relates to
adding parameters around the Bond Issuance and asked for further discussion. There was none.
Amendment and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15311 – 2019 B Senior Bond Issuance
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019B, OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND
DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15311 be Amended.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that Ordinance Nos. 15311 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Amendment and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15312 – 2019 C Senior Bond Issuance(Refunding) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TAXABLE
WASTEWATER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019C, OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15312 be Amended.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15312 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
RESOLUTIONS- NONE
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15313, Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in Clara 523
Combined Sewer Improvement (12836) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds to Contract
No. 21763 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for combined sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15313 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21763 consists of the
construction of approximately 695 lineal feet of combined sewers varying in size from 15-inches to 36-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate combined sewer surcharging and backups. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 120 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance No. 15313 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rules, hearing none, the
Secretary Treasurer asked for Ordinance No. 15313 be Adopted
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15313 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15314, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Bridge Delmar, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Delmar Parking Facility (13419) in
the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15314 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement
with Bridge Delmar LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for construction of green
infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi Riv er per the Long Term
Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of one bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is
estimated at $43,000 and Bridge Delmar LLC is requesting approximately $43,000 reimbursement for the cost of green
infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15314 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15315, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Olive West Properties, LLC, for cost
sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Olive West Redevelopment (13317) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15315 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Olive West Properties, LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi
River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of three bioretention
basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $672,000 and Olive West Properties, LLC is requesting approximately
$672,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance Nos. 15315 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15316, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Steelcote Crossing, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Steelcote
Brewery (13381) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 15316 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Steelcote Crossing LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for
construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi
River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of two pervious pavement
basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $47,000 and Steelcote Crossing LLC is requesting approximately $43,200 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance Nos. 15316 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 1 abstention
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – abstain; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15317, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with indiGO Properties STL, LLC, for cost
sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Porsche Display
Campus (13380) in the City of Maplewood, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 15317 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with indiGO Properties STL, LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program
for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the River
Des Peres per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of six permeable
pavement areas and one bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is estimated at $428,600 and indiGO Properties STL,
LLC is requesting approximately $192,600 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15317 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15318, Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for construction of green infrastructure in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (11146) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15318 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the construction of green
infrastructure facilities at various locations in the City of St. Louis and near St. Louis County. The purpose of the work is
to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River within the Bissell watershed per the Long Term Control
Plan. This appropriation will fund the Rainscaping Large Grants Program including reimbursement for green
infrastructure components on Development Review projects, Small Grants Program, the demolition of vacant buildings in
the City of St. Louis, and MSD Direct Green Infrastructure projects. Individual project agreements will be introduced as
they are finalized.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15318 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15319, Making a supplemental appropriation of Seven Million Nine Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($7,900,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Gravois Trunk Sanitary Storage Facility (Pardee Ln and Pardee Rd) (12569) in the City of Crestwood, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 21701 with Plocher Construction Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer
construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15319 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21701 consists of the
construction of two (2) each 150-foot diameter storage tanks having a total 8 million gallons of capacity, the relocation of the
upstream and downstream trunk sewer, a diversion structure, an influent pump station, a utility water pump station and
cistern, a control building and odor control system, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Gravois Creek watershed, reduce building back-ups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers.
This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-588 & BP-599). This project is scheduled to be completed in 730 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15319 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15320, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and One Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the General Fund to be us ed for repair and replacement of manholes, sewers, and other
infrastructure in Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2020) (12010) in various locations throughout the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
appropriate funds for small infrastructure repair projects to be bid through purchasing for repair and replacement of
manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure.
Proposed Ord. No. 15320 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the repair/replacement and
construction of manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified by the Operations and Engineering departments at various locations throughout the District. This work is part of the District’s ongoing CMOM program and complies with the
acute defect repair requirements outlined in the Consent Decree
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15320 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15321, Appropriating Four Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in South County
Sanitary Relief (P-419 to Cripple Creek Dr) (12205) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Sec retary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 21849 with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15321 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21849 consists of the
construction of approximately 9,349 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 18-inches in diameter and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce basement backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 700 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Singer , that Ordinance Nos. 15321 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes 1 abstention
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – abstain; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15322, Appropriating One Million Six Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars
($1,640,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Upper Maline
Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV Section C Public I/I Reduction (12247) in the City of Ferguson, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21848 with SAK Construction, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Proposed Ord. No. 15322 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21848 consists of the
construction of approximately 13,989 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 33-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, the rehabilitation of approximately 91 vertical feet of manhole utilizing cementitious liner methods, and the repair of 204 sanitary sewer connections. The purpose of this project is to
reduce the inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek watershed. This project is scheduled to be c ompleted in 490 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15322 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15323, Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary
easements in certain real property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpos e of construction of sewers and related appurtenances in the project known as White Birch Pump Station (P -725) Elimination (12583) to serve
the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the
project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents
to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements. Proposed Ord. No. 15323 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with further
condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the acquisition of
permanent easements and temporary construction easements on two (2) parcels of ground located in the City of Hazelwood, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which
consists of the construction of approximately 2,800 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances, decommission and abandon existing Pump Station P -725 and associated forcemain. The purpose of this project is to
eliminate the existing deteriorated pump station. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the
owners .
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15323 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15324, Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Hundred Forty Thousand
Dollars ($540,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in MC-02 Watson to
Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME -580A) (10024) in the Cities of Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 10 to Contract No. 20046 with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers.
Proposed Ord. No. 15324 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No.
10 to Contract #20046 with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for the design of the MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME-580A) (10024) project. MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME-580A) (10024) is a lump sum cost project for the design of
approximately 5,800 lineal feet of 8-inch to 36-inch diameter sanitary sewer and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to
alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary s ewers. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1)
constructed SSO (BP-557). The construction cost estimate for this project is $10,000,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in
FY2022.
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Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that Ordinance Nos. 15324 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15325, Making a supplemental appropriation of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars
($900,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design and engineering during construction phase
services in Mississippi Floodwall ORS Pump Stations Rehabilitation (12483) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend
Contract No. 20476 with Black & Veatch Corporation for design and engineering during construction phase
services.. Proposed Ord. No. 15325 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #20476 with Black & Veatch Corporation to provide Advisory Services during the design, construction, and st art -up for the
Mississippi Floodwall ORS Pump Stations Rehabilitation Phase II (12484) project. Advisory Services include reviewing the
design-build progress to make sure the project stays on track, on schedule, and within budget. The purpose of this project
is to rehabilitate and/or replace the deteriorating components of the St. Louis Flood Protection System that are operated and maintained by the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. The preliminary construction cost estimate for the Mississippi Floodwall ORS Pump Stations Rehabilitation Phase II (12484) project is $7,000,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in
FY2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15325 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15326, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Kyna Iman, LLC, whereby Kyna Iman, LLC will
provide State Legislative Lobbying services for the District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15326 was presented and read. This Ordinance allows the District to enter into a contract with Kyna
Iman, LLC to provide State Legislative Lobbying services. The one (1) year contract contains four (4) additional one-year
extensions to be exercised at the District's discretion.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance Nos. 15326 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15327, Repealing Ordinance No.15207, as adopted on July 11, 2019, and
enacting a new Ordinance with an emergency clause, prescribing changes to the Classification Plan to include the removal
of obsolete positions, retitling existing positions, and the addition of new positions.
Proposed Ord. No. 15327 was presented and read. To update classifications to reflect the removal of obsolete job titles,
retitle existing positions, and add new positions.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance Nos. 15327 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15328, Repealing Ordinance No. 15208, as adopted July 11, 2019, and enacting a
new ordinance with an emergency clause, prescribing changes to the Compensation Plan to update title, schedule and grades as well as the addition and removal of various positions to better align with the department’s function. These are the
only changes to the existing Compensation Plan adopted by Ordinance 15208 on July 11, 2019.
Proposed Ord. No. 15328 was presented and read. Updates title, schedule and grades for various positions to
better align with the department’s function.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance Nos. 15328 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15329, Calling a Bond Election to be held on April 7, 2020 in The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District on the proposition whether to issue Five Hundred Million Dollars ($500,000,000) principal amount of
sewer revenue bonds.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15329 was presented and read. The Rate Commission Report dated August 16, 2019
recommends the use of an additional $500,000,000 of revenue bond to fund the CIRP program through 2024. The Board
accepted the Rate Commission Recommendation Report per Resolution 3547 on October 10, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15329 be introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3548 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to John M. Moffett for his 34 years
of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from April 1, 1985, to his retirement effective November 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution # 3548
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3549 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Darin K. Carter for his 21 years
of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 21, 1998, to his retirement effective
November 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3549
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3550- Collection of Excess Proceeds from Properties Sold
The adoption of Resolution No. 3550 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14542, adopted November 10, 2016, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Beck Ostrom Sweet, LLC, whereby Beck Ostrom Sweet,
LLC would provide legal services for the collection of excess proceeds from properties sold at the St. Louis City tax sale
auctions.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution # 3544
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3551 - Banking Procedure Resolution (Updating Ordinance 14294
Section 3-Authorized Investments -Approved Securities Dealers-Contracts)
The adoption of Resolution No. 3551 will modify the list of Approved Securities Dealers attac hed hereto as Exhibit D by changing the name of FTN Financial, an Approved Securities Dealer of the District, to FHN Financial
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3551
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3552 – Banking Procedure Resolution (Updating Ordinance 14294 Section 2-
Approved Depository Bank List)
The adoption of Resolution No. 3552 will modify the list of Approved Depository Banks attached hereto as Exhibit A by adding Midwest Bankcentre as an Approved Depository Bank of the District
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3546
Motion passed - 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; A. Fehr – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
-NONE
Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.
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Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Dunlap and seconded by Trustee Singer.
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Secretary-Treasurer