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JOURNAL OF THE (1623rd) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
September 12, 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.P. Faul(left early) M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
A. Fehr R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
F. Dunlap
Also present were:
Trustee Fehr was sworn in at 3:30p.m.
Trustee Yates called the Closed Session to order at 4:00p.m. Roll call was made to go into closed session.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap and seconded by Trustee Mandel. All were present.
Trustee Yates then called the open session to order at 5:07p.m. Roll call was made and all were present.
Trustee Faul exited early. Motion was made by Trustee Singer and Seconded by Trustee Mandel to go into
open session.
The Executive Director, Brian Hoelscher, formally introduced the new County Trustee, Amy Fehr, to the Board,
staff and public.
Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the August 8, 2019 (1622nd) Journal of proceeding minutes. The
Journal was approved by Trustee Dunlap and seconded by Trustee Mandel.
Comments by Board Chair: NONE
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Report of Board Committees:
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Mandel reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
August 27, 2019 at approximately 7:30 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting
included Chairperson Mandel, Trustees Dunlap, Faul, Singer and Yates, as well as District Directors and staff.
Tamara Clinton MSD Rhoda Hall Trekk
Shonnah Paredes MSD Ed Laux RJN Group
Jon Sprague MSD Jeff Kaestner Trekk
Tracey Coleman MSD Steve Lewis AGC
Marie Collins MSD Chris Davis Site
Sean Hadley MSD Susie McFarlind White Coleman and Assoc
Mellissa Carver Jacobs Bob Jyyuska GHD
Rebecca Losli MSD Jason Terry Gilmore&Bell
Yulanda Brady` MSD Michael Murphy SEIU 1
Larry Woods MSD Lisa Douglas Kowelman
Todd Loretto MSD Tom Sullivan
Lawrence Nwachukwa Basilico Brandon Neuschafer BCLP/MIEC
Jason Terry Gilmore&Bell E. Laura O’Fallon Community Devlp
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Chairperson Mandel called roll, had no further comments and by motion of all Trustees present, approved the July
30, 2019 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding an Ordinance for the District's Conflict of
Interest Policy. The Missouri Ethics Commission requires political subdivisions with an operating budget greater
than one million dollars per year to re-adopt an Ordinance (bi-annually) at an open meeting by September 15th.
Introduction and Adoption of this Ordinance containing the existing polic y prohibiting conflicts of interest for MSD
trustees, officers, and employees is Ordinance No. 15282 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding Resolutions for contract renewals for the
District's Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Group Dental Benefits, and Long-Term
Disability Plans, along with an Ordinance for Group Long-Term Disability Coverage Benefits. These are
Resolution Nos. 3536, 3537, 3538 and Ordinance No. 15283 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion and presentation by Bret Berthold and Rich Unverferth regarding recent
rain and storm events. Bret provided the Trustees with a PowerPoint demonstrating the Rain, Flood and Flash
Flooding Events that have occurred from May through August 2019, which are 20, 100 & 500 Year Rain Events.
He detailed MSD's service areas and how they were affected by these events, a summation of the calls received
for each event, and MSD's response and action to these calls. Rich and Bret both explained that there is on-going
follow-up, investigation and repairs to the areas most severely affected. They also provided a comparison of Rain
Event Service Calls of 2018 to 2019 and MSD's effective response to all events. There is no Board Action
required at this time.
The last agenda item was a discussion by Rich Unverferth providing the Trustees with information regarding, and
an invitation to attend, the upcoming 5 Cities Plus Conference being held at the Hyatt Hotel at The Arch
September 2nd through 5th. There is no Board Action required at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m. by Chairman Mandel. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, October 2, 2019
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PROGRAM MANAGMENT
Trustee Dunlap reported that the Program Management Committee met on August 27, 2019 at 8:23 a.m. The
meeting was attended by Trustees Faul, Yates, Mandel, Singer, and Dunlap.
The minutes of the July 30, 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. 15269 – Creve Coeur Creek Public I/I Reduction South – Staff provided details on this project and
requested the Introduction and Adoption of this Ordinance to complete the work on the Bellerive Country Club
property in coordination with on-going work at the club, and obtain savings on property restoration. Staff
answered a question from Trustee Faul on the non-responsive bid from Insituform Technologies. Staff agreed to
provide the Board a copy of the Initial MBE evaluation.
Ordinance No. 15270 – Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel – Staff provided the details of this project and requested the
third planned appropriation of $38 million for this construction project. Staff provided photos of the existing work
on the project, and briefed the committee on various on-going activities and planned work for the coming 12
months. Staff answered questions from Trustee Singer on the existing Budget and Appropriations for the project
and any changes from the original bid. Staff agreed to send a summary of current project budget.
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Ordinance No. 15273 – Maline Creek CSO Tunnel – Staff provided the details of this project and requested the
fifth and final planned appropriation of $8.2 million for this construction project. Staff provided photos of the
existing work on the project, and briefed the committee on various on-going activities and planned work for the
coming 12 months. The project is expected to be substantially complete by August 2020.
Ordinance No. 15276 – Critical Infrastructure Assessment – Staff requested a supplemental appropriation to an
existing Field Services Contract with RJN Group to allow for completion of field investigations and field support
services related to the recent flood event and extreme rains.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
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FINANCE
Trustee Dunlap reported that the Finance Committee met on August 27, 2019 with Trustees Dunlap, Yates,
Singer and Mandel in attendance. The minutes from the July 30, 2019 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda was a discussion by AON Hewitt of the second quarter performance of the Pension
Plan. Plan assets returned 2.6% in the second quarter and 10.3% year to date, which was below the policy
benchmarks of 3.0% and 11.1%. The primary driver of the underperformance was a poor quarter for the UBS
Trumbell Property Fund. AON representatives also discussed the asset allocation and second quarter
performance of the Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans. The Committee asked if the District
should consider withdrawing assets from the UBS Trumbull Property Fund. AON is not recommending that at this
time but will do additional research to discuss this matter at a future meeting. AON also presented an equity
insurance risk premium (EIRP) strategy and suggested a 10% allocation to the strategy with the funds to be
sourced pro-rata from existing US equity managers. The Committee asked for more information from Staff and
AON and no action was taken. Staff then reviewed the Plan’s funded status with the Committee and presented
alternative options for paying down the unfunded liability. The Committee asked for additional analysis to be
presented at next month’s meeting.
The next item on the agenda was a discussion by PFM regarding the sale options and refunding opportunities for
District bonds. Staff requested approval of an ordinance authorizing District officials to execute necessary
documents to designate the underwriting team for the Wastewater System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series
2019B and 2019C. This will be Ordinance #15284 on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of August 26, 2019. Staff
stated that the portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy.
The next item discussed on the agenda pertained to a staff request to exercise the second one-year renewal term
with AON Hewitt Investment Consulting. AON will monitor the District’s pension investments and provide
investment advisory services for the District’s Defined Benefit, Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution
Plans. This is Resolution #3539 on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda was a staff request to exercise the third one-year renewal term with US Bank to provide
deposit and safekeeping services to the District. This is Resolution #3540 on tonight’s agenda.
The last item on the agenda pertained to the quarterly June 2019 Adjustment Review Committee report which
was accepted into the record as required by ordinance.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 1, 2019. This
concludes the Finance Committee Report.
Comments by the Executive Director:
Thank you Mr. Chair, I have four items to discuss this evening.
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First I would like to present the Chairman of our Rate Commission, Mr. Leonard Toenjes. He would like to speak
to the Board regarding the Rate Commission’s recently completed review of staff’s Wastewater Rate proposal for
Fiscal Years 2021 thru 2024. (Len). Staff will be scheduling time during the next set of Committee meetings for
the Board of Trustees to discuss the findings of this report.
Len Toenjes, addressed the Board to provide an update on the Rate Commission. Len expressed thanks to the
Board and mentioned the delivery of the completed Rate Commission report on August 16, 2019. Len expressed
thanks to the MSD staff for all of their assistance and research.
Mr. Toenjes also thanked the current Rate Commissioners, the Public Relations committee, the PR Consultant
and expressed that the Commission had more participation overall and that the social media participation and
live-streamed meetings were also well received online and in person.
Mr. Toenjes, referred to the intervener who brought out good points and in essence the cover letter reviews the
issues that were discussed;
• The amount of the bonding approved and whether to go for more bonding,
• Changing the I/I Allocation since it’s based on a decade old study and whether to perform another study,
• The projects in the plan that should or should not be included in the consent decree work.
At the end of the day, the proposal met the five criteria set forth in the operating process the Rate Commission
adheres to. Mr. Toenjes mentioned that there are issues for future reference, such as the legal aspects and what
the criteria are that the Rate Commission takes into consideration. Mr. Toenjes noted that In many instances, the
Rate Commission is not in a position to decide the legality of things due to their composition and asked the Board
to take his comments under consideration as they move forward.
The Board thanked Mr. Toenjes for his service and time.
Second, Resolution Number 3541, Item No. 42, on tonight’s agenda for consideration by the Board of Trustees, is
a proposal to award the Classified employees in the District an additional Floating Holiday to be used by the end
of this calendar year. This recognition is being proposed due to the excellent performance of the MSD employees
in reacting to the extreme weather events so far in 2019. The most significant event related to the performance of
flood duty from March 16th thru July 20th. During this time, the involved MSD field staff performed approximately
35,000 hours in overtime to protect the District’s customers. The average employee worked 80 hours of overtime
during this period.
In addition, MSD employees continue to address the repairs to our system caused by the recent flooding, as well
as, reacting to the recent historic rainfall events that have impacted the customers in our service area. I know I
can speak for MSD senior management in saying how proud we are of the work performed by MSD staff so far
this year.
Third, I want to mention the flash flooding events that have occurred in the St. Louis area, especially during this
past spring and summer. These have been extremely severe events. If you watch press coverage, you will note
that this type of issue is affecting not only MSD’s boundaries, but many other locations in the Midwest, as well as
nationwide. In many cases, these are events that exceed the type of issues MSD proposed to address in our
recent offer of additional stormwater services to the public this past April. In fact, many of the events are well
beyond the capacity of any manmade or natural stormwater conveyance facilities that can be considered without
also considering the location and density and disruption of our current built environment. With the failure of
Proposition S this past spring, MSD plans on starting a large information and listening process to help the public
understand the stormwater issues the area is facing and ask the public to help us determine acceptable solutions
and funding mechanisms to address these stormwater issues.
Finally, I ask Shonnah Paredes, our Manager of Diversity, to give the Annual Diversity Report.
Shonnah addressed the Board and thanked the Executive Director. Shonnah explained that the report would
cover the updates on the FY19 Capital Improvement Replacement Programs, The Small Contractor Infrastructure
Repairs Program and the Community Benefits Agreement.
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Shonnah reviewed in detail the success of the Diversity presentation.
• CIRP reported that the year completed with 101 project awards worth 121 million, 93 were sewer
projects, 8 were State of MO. Funded projects which had State of Mo utilization goals tied to them, and 4
sewer projects fell under 50,000 threshold to have goals, but 2 of the 4 projects were awarded to MBE
contractors.
• In terms of commitments for awards, 20% of the 24.3 Million awarded went to MBE/WBE companies in
the form of subcontracting opportunities. The actual funds going out the door and payments made to
M/WBE that was in the form of 29% or 50 million dollars that went into the pockets of W/MBE companies.
• The workforce for those active construction projects, last year there were 185 active construction projects.
MSD workforce program has overall goal to meet 30% minority participation and 7% women participation.
• The Goals for State Funded projects the goals for workforce are 14.7 minority and 6.9% women
participation. The contractor’s clocked about 2 million working hours with overall program of 29.74%
Minority Hours and 7.9% worked by women. This is the first time MSD has met their WBE goals. The
reason we have seen significant gain is due to the apprentice hours worked on MSD projects.
• 36.83% of all work hours were worked by MWBE workers. 71% of apprentice hours were worked by
MWBE. Over the last 3 years we’ve gone from 4.1% WBE to meeting our overall goal of 7%.
• The Design side of the capital program awarded 11 contracts totaling 6.7million and nearly 50% of those
contract awards went to MWBE companies without any goals in place. Out of the total amount of 38.9
Million in payments made, 40% went to MWBE.
• The Small Contactor program has consistency seen participation of 35% over the last couple of years.
There was 34.6% of 1.6 Million awarded to MWBE who served in a prime contractor role in this program.
• The CBA signatories signed the agreement in 2013 and meet regularly to accomplish the goals set to
address community initiatives that assist with creating opportunities for MSD to help build a better
community. The Contractor loan program is one of the programs under the CBA agreement designed to
assist MWBE to obtain additional capital. MSD has made an investment in this program. There are a lot of
successes that have come out of this program.
• MSD is also involved in the Slate/Bud program. MSD has goals to enroll and train 45 participants and 40
high school students to the sewer related occupations. The Education and internships program has been
ongoing for the past 4 years with interns working within the various departments. There were five interns
this past summer and they were successful. Another area of focus is the SIUE Treatment Plan
Operations training. The last 3 years MSD has offered scholarships for the program. MSD has hired two
of those scholarship recipients at MSD. The past year, MSD offered 2 Full ride scholarships.
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The Executive Director asked Shonnah to remain at the Podium after her presentation.
The Executive Director shared that one sign of how much a person means to a community is when they receive
awards from outside their industry that recognizes their contributions overall. I would like to inform the Board of
Trustees that tomorrow night Shonnah will be receiving the Award to Service People from the American Society of
Civil Engineers. This award is to bring recognition to individuals who have performed outstanding service to
people in their communities. Congratulations Shonnah.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. That concludes my Executive Director report.
Comments from the Public:
Elaine Laura – 4436 Enright Ave – Ms. Elaine Laura addressed the board regarding unmetered homes and
the higher costs that she has incurred. Ms. Laura shared that she is in opposition to the rate proposal for
wastewater. Ms. Laura mentioned that she felt as if the sewer fees imposed were not fair for those with or without
meters on their homes. Ms. Laura stated the rates create a burden on all classes of ratepayers. Ms. Elaine also
shared that the meters used to calculate the water usage in a home, is not accurate. She shared that her water
bill has gone up very little, but her sewer bill, which is supposed to be calculated based on water usage has
increased tremendously, although she uses less water. Ms. Elaine also expressed concern regarding the flooding
issues occurring in St. Louis. Ms. Elaine closed by asking that the Board and Rate Commission review the rates
for unmetered homes.
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Brandon Neuschafer – MIEC – Mr. Neuschafer expressed appreciation and thanks to Len Toenges for
allowing MIEC to intervene in the Rate Commission proceedings this summer and for keeping the process moving
smoothly. Mr. Neuschafer expressed that he only had one point to make and that was about the 5 factors. Mr.
Neuschafer shared that these 5 factors were not met until after they had been modified by the Rate Commission.
Mr. Neuschafer then shared that only with the changes that were made by the Rate Commission, did the proposal
offer a fair and reasonable burden on all classes of rate payers. MIEC is supportive of the changes proposed by
the rate commission, as well as, the 2nd and 3rd minority reports contained in the submittal to the board of trustees.
Mr. Neuschafer also mentioned that MIEC was supportive to the Rate Commissions recommendation that MSD
commission a new I/I allocation study, and requested that MSD take a closer look at the projects that are included
to be performed, in the next four years, to determine if they may be pushed off to a later period to help smooth
over the increases.
Submission of Public Hearing Reports: None
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CONSENT AGENDA:
The Secretary-Treasurer asked if there were any other board members who would like to pull any other
items for a separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, there was a motion for adoption.
Due to Ms. Fehr becoming a new appointed Trustee, Trustee Fehr stated she would like a running
abstention for all votes on the September 12, 2019 Board Agenda.
The Secretary-Treasurer noted Trustee Fehr’s running abstention.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15244 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Opus – Soulard
(13333)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Soulard Second Street, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company,
for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Opus
– Soulard (13333) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15245 - Lemay 1 Pump Station (P-301) Sluice Gate Replacement
(13041)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Lemay 1 Pump Station (P-301)
Sluice Gate Replacement (13041) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15246 - Lower Meramec WWTF Corrosion and Humidity Control
Improvements (12499)
Appropriating Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Lower Meramec WWTF Corrosion and
Humidity Control Improvements (12499) 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 Contract No. 21782 with KCI Construction Company for the aforesaid pump station improvements.
Ad option of Proposed Ordinance No. 15247 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 4008 Chippewa
St. Burger King (13316)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with BRG NLD Chippewa LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 4008 Chippewa St. Burger King (13316) in
the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15248 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Hawthorne
School (13376)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Hawthorne Apartments, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Hawthorne School (13376) in the City of
University City, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15249 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Mixed Use
Redevelopment – Gateway Lofts (13334)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Forest Park Southeast Restoration LLC, for cost sharing for green
infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Mixed Use Redevelopment –
Gateway Lofts (13334) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15250 - Infrastructure Repairs (Facilities) (2020) (12897)
Appropriating Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
repair, replacement, or improvement projects to address needs at facilities in Infrastructure Repairs
(Facilities) (2020) (12897) 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
infrastructure repair projects to be bid through purchasing for repair, replacement, or improvement projects
to address needs at facilities.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15251- Langley and Philo Sanitary Storage (13336)
Appropriating Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for property acquisition, demolition, and related activities of real property rights to allow for construction
of sanitary storage facility in Langley and Philo Sanitary Storage (13336) in Unincorporated St. Louis
County, Missouri; and authorizing District staff on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
acquire property without additional Board action.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15252 - Hickory Tree Ln. Storm Sewer (11589)
Appropriating Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater
Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Hickory Tree Ln. Storm Sewer (11589) in the City of
Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21816 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for the
aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15253 - Capilia Sanitary Relief (Grant Rd to Capilia Dr) (12111)
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary easements in certain real property
within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related
appurtenances in the project known as Capilia Sanitary Relief (Grant Rd to Capilia Dr) (12111) 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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15254 - Lindley Drive Sanitary Relief (I-170 to Ashmont Dr)
(UR-7) (12329)
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary easements in certain real property
within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related
appurtenances in the project known as Lindley Drive Sanitary Relief (I-170 to Ashmont Dr) (UR-07) (12329)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15255 - Critical Infrastructure Assessment and Asset Investigation
(2020) (12907)
Appropriating One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00) from the General Fund to be
used for asset investigations and assessment of sewer systems in Critical Infrastructure Assessment and
Asset Investigation (2020) (12907) throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into Contract No. 21832 with TREKK Design Group, Inc. for the aforesaid asset
investigations and assessment of sewer systems.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15256 - Flow Metering and Monitoring (2017) (12759)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) from
the General Fund for flow meter and monitoring in Flow Metering and Monitoring (2017) (12759) in various
locations throughout the District and authorizing the Executive Director and the Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 20477
with ADS Environmental Services for the aforesaid flow meter and monitoring.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15257 - General Services Agreement – Landscape Design (2019) (13044)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) from the
General Fund to be used for general landscape design services in General Services Agreement –
Landscape Design (2019) (13044) throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; 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. 21698 with DTLS Inc. for landscape design for green
infrastructure, bank stabilization, and other unique technical services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15258 - General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018)
Contract A (12382)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the General Fund to be
used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018) Contract A
(12382) at 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 Amendment No. 2 to Contract
No. 21640 with Real Estate Analysts Limited for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition
of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15259 - General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018)
Contract B (12383)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the General Fund to be
used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018) Contract B
(12383) at 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 Amendment No. 2 to Contract
No. 21641 with Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants for property appraisal services
associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15260 - General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018)
Contract C (12384)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the General Fund to be
used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018) Contract C
(12384) at 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 Amendment No. 2 to Contract
No. 21642 with Przada Appraisal Services LLC for property appraisal services associated with the
acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15261 - General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018) Contract
D (12385)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the General Fund to be
used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018) Contract D
(12385) at 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 Amendment No. 2 to Contract
No. 21643 with DJ Howard & Associates, Inc. for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition
of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15262 - Grand Glaize WWTF Floodwall Protection (13072)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of floodwall in Grand Glaize WWTF Floodwall Protection (13072)
in the City of Valley Park 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. 1 to Contract No. 21717 with Reitz & Jens Inc. for design of floodwall.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15263 - Stream Flow Gauge Operation and Maintenance (USGS)
(10766)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the General
Fund for stream flow monitoring in Stream Flow Gauge Operation and Maintenance (USGS) (10766) in the
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Geological
Survey for the aforesaid stream flow monitoring.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15264 - Stormwater Streambank Stabilization Design (Contract A) (12686)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for design in Stormwater Streambank Stabilization Design (Contract A)
(12686) in the Cities of Des Peres, Northwoods, Normandy, 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. 9 Contract No. 20514 with Access Engineering, LLC for design
services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15265 - Subordinate Wastewater System Revenue Bonds (State of
Missouri – Direct Loan Program), Series 2019A for (C295833-01)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $[23,952,000] PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF SUBORDINATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI –
DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM) SERIES 2019A OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, RENOVATING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND EQUIPPING THE
DISTRICT’S WASTEWATER SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND
THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DISTRICT TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT; AND
PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
consent agenda ordinance #15244 – 15265 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15266, Making a supplemental appropriation of Seventy-Five Thousand
Dollars ($75,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Sugar Creek to be used for
storm sewer construction in Rosewood Lane & Woodard Dr. Storm Sewer (10347) in the City of Kirkwood, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15266 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21626 consists of the
construction of approximately 2,132 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 36-inches in diameter
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate backyard flooding at 536, 541, 542, 601 and 606
Rosewood Lane, and basement flooding at 601 Woodard Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel,
that the ordinance # 15266 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15267, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Bauer Equity Partners, LLC, for cost
sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Bauer Equity Partners W.
Florissant Warehouse (13318) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15267 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Bauer Equity Partners, 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 $320,000 and Bauer Equity Partners, LLC is
requesting approximately $316,800 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15267 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15268, Appropriating Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars
($4,800,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell –
Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2020) Contract C (12027) in the City of Kirkwood, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21809 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Proposed Ord. No. 15268 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21809 consists of the
rehabilitation of approximately 87,156 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 36-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 8 manholes, and 1,473 service connections. The purpose of this
project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Grand Glaize Creek watershed. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 750 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15268 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15269, Appropriating Two Million Eight Hundred Sixty
Thousand Dollars ($2,860,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in
Creve Coeur Creek Public I/I Reduction South (12432) in the Cities of Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, and Town and
Country, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21803 with SAK Construction LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer
rehabilitation.
Proposed Ord. No. 15269 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21803 consists of the
rehabilitation of approximately 76,012 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 48-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 60 manholes, and 515 service connections. The purpose of this
project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Creve Coeur Creek watershed. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 750 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15269 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
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The Secretary-Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule. Hearing None,
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15269 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15270, Making a supplemental appropriation of Thirty-Eight Million Dollars
($38,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Deer Creek
Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) (11731) in the Cities of Clayton, Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Maplewood,
Webster Groves, and Shrewsbury, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15270 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20437 consists of
the construction of approximately 22,814 lineal feet of 19-foot diameter concrete lined tunnel, 76 lineal feet of 96-
inch diameter tunnel, 49 lineal feet of 144-inch tunnel, 1,835 lineal feet of 72-inch diameter adit, 229 feet of 30-inch
diameter adit, excavation of three (3) large diameter shafts for construction of a future pump station under a
separate contract, five (5) drop structures, 3,936 feet of 8-inch to 60-inch diameter sanitary sewers and
appurtenances, four (4) diversion structures, two (2) junction chambers, associated manholes, paving, fencing, dog
park improvements, grading, electrical, and other associated work. The purpose of this project is to provide
additional storage during wet weather events by allowing surcharged sewers in the Deer Creek watershed to
discharge to the proposed tunnel and eliminate constructed SSOs within the Deer Creek watershed. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 1,832 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15270 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15271, Appropriating One Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,900,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Lemay Public
I/I Reduction (2020) Contract A (12057) in the Cities of Crestwood, Kirkwood, Shrewsbury, and Sunset Hills, 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. 21808 with Insituform Technologies
USA, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Proposed Ord. No. 15271 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21808 consists of
the rehabilitation of approximately 32,596 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 18-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 21 manholes, and 826 service connections. The purpose of
this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Lemay watershed. This project is scheduled to be completed in
460 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15271 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15272, Appropriating Nine Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($925,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in Mackenzie I/I Reduction
(Resurrection Cemetery, Wehner Park, Kenrick Seminary, and Nerinx Hall) (12336) in the Cities of Marlborough,
Shrewsbury, Webster Groves, 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. 21828 with
Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal.
Proposed Ord. No. 15272 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21828 consists of the
construction of approximately 294 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in diameter
and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources at 111 private properties. The purpose of this project is to
reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Mackenzie Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged
sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15272 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15273, Making a supplemental appropriation of Eight Million Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($8,200,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction
in Maline Creek CSO BP 051 & 052 Local Storage Facility (Chain of Rocks Dr to Church Dr) (11656) in the City of
St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15273 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20375 consists of the
construction of a 40-foot diameter, 12.5 MGD submersible pump station, a 28-foot diameter x 2,700-foot long
cavern, a 580-foot long x 6-foot lined connecting tunnel, three deaeration chambers, three intake structures, a
shallow connector sewer constructed by pipe jacking and related storm sewers. The purpose of this project is to
provide for volumetric CSO storage during wet weather events to reduce CSOs to four events in the defined typical
year and a maximum of 84 million gallons of untreated overflow volume. This project is anticipated to be completed
in September 2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15273 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15274, Appropriating Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Guenevere Dr – Barham Down
Storm Improvements (11030) in the City of Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21830 with Kelpe
Contracting, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15274 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21830 consists of the
construction of approximately 1,049 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate structure and yard erosion at 710 and 712
Barham Down Drive; yard flooding at 708, 716, and 718 Barham Down Drive; and yard erosion and yard flooding at
714 Barham Down Drive, 813 and 815 Rotherham, and 838 Guenevere Drive in the City of Ballwin, Missouri. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15274 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15275, Appropriating Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Lalite #6145 – 6151 Storm
Improvements (11419) 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 enter into Contract No. 21826 with Fred M. Luth &
Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15275 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21826 consists of the
construction of approximately 497 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in diameter
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding at 6155 and 6145 Lalite Avenue, and
basement flooding at 6145 at Lalite Avenue in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 150 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15275 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15276, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($150,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for investigations and assessment of sewer systems in Critical
Infrastructure Assessment (2017) (12720) throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 20510 with RJN Group, Inc. for the aforesaid investigations and assessment
of sewer systems.
Proposed Ord. No. 15276 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No
4 to Contract #20510 to provide additional funds to conduct post-flood sewer investigations, and investigations to determine
the sources of excessive inflow and infiltration in areas experiencing building backups following recent rain events. The
purpose of this amendment is to provide District staff with detailed information regarding sewer systems defects by
performing services such as field reconnaissance and investigations, dye tracing and smoke testing of the existing sewer
system and structures, map updates, and work order management. These services will form the basis for District led
preventive maintenance and rehabilitation activities. In addition to the field inspections, system mapping updates will also
be provided. This contract Amendment for Critical Infrastructure Assessment is for $150,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15276 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15277, Appropriating Eight Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($807,000.00) from
the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of improvements in Bissell Point WWTF Trickling Filter Media
Replacement (12566) 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 enter into Contract No. 21838 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for
the aforesaid design of improvements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15277 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#21838 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the design of the Bissell Point WWTF Trickling Filter Media Replacement
(12566) project. Bissell Point WWTF Trickling Filter Media Replacement (12566) is a lump sum cost project for the design
and preparation of construction documents to construct the removal and replacement of the corrugated PC sheet media,
the rotary distributor arms, lining, support grating, and the center column within the six (6) trickling filters. The purpose of
this project is to replace the trickling filter media and ancillary components that are nearing the end of their useful life and
must be replaced to maintain the current level of service. The construction cost estimate for this project is $22,500,000.
Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15277 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15278, Appropriating Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general engineering services in General Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer
Design (2020) Contract A (12397) in the 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. 21839 with
HDR Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid engineering services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15278 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#21839 for one (1) year with one (1) option year with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the design of various projects in the CIP
and the Operations budgets. This project consists of the design of small sanitary, com bined, storm sewer, and treatment
plant projects as needed throughout the District in support of an ongoing internal design effort. This contract is for a total
maximum amount of $550,000. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15278 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15279, Appropriating Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general engineering services in General Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer
Design (2020) Contract B (13059) in the 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. 21840 with GHD Inc.
for the aforesaid engineering services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15279 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#21840 for one (1) year with one (1) option year with GHD Inc. for planning assistance of various projects in the CIP and
the Operations budgets. This project consists of the condition assessment and remaining useful life of small sanitary,
combined, storm sewer, and treatment plant projects as needed throughout the District in support of an ongoing internal
planning effort. This contract is for a total maximum amount of $200,000. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per
individual scopes of services.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15279 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15280, Appropriating Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of pump station improvements in Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-
112 and P-113) Upgrades (12489) 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 enter into Contract No. 21841 with Donohue
& Associates, Inc. for the aforesaid design of pump station improvements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15280 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#21841 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for the design of the Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112 and P-113)
Upgrades (12489) project. Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112 and P-113) Upgrades (12489) is a lump sum cost
project for the design and preparation of construction documents to modify and rehab the existing pump stations including
pumps, valves, piping, electrical equipment, controls and PLC, flow meters, plumbing, ventilation, mechanical systems, man
elevators, corrosion repairs, structural improvements, site repairs and improvements, and appurtenances. The purpose of
this project is to extend the useful service life of the existing pump station and provide a safer work environment for staff.
The construction cost estimate for this project is $3,300,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15280 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15281, Appropriating Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase
II (Construction Management) (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 Contract No. 21842 with
KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for construction management services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15281 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#21842 with KAI 360 Construction Services for one year with annual extensions based on acceptable performance to
provide construction management services for Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (Construction Management)
(12255) project. The preliminary construction estimate for this project is $80,000,000. The Construction Management
Services to be provided consists of bidability and constructability review during the design of the facility projects and
construction management services during construction. The total value of the construction management services is
estimated to be $5,200,000 with additional supplemental funding scheduled for FY22, FY23, and FY24. Initial funding for
the construction management services includes CM services for constructability and bidability review.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15281 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
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Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15282, Repealing Ordinance No. 14775 as adopted September 14,
2017, and enacting a new ordinance with an emergency clause in lieu thereof, establishing a Conflict of Interest Policy for
District trustees, officers and employees.
Proposed Ord. No. 15282 was presented and read. The MSD Charter and State Law prohibit MSD trustees, officers,
and employees from engaging in conduct which could be perceived as a conflict of interest. The District enacted its own
Conflict of Interest Policy which is updated as needed and maintained on the District website. The policy was reviewed by
MSD’s Internal Auditor, Brown Smith Wallace, whom recommended enhancing Section 1(c) regarding to the performance
of services by District personnel after termination of employment. Specific language was added to the policy to reference
“RSMO §105.454.1(6) and any other applicable” state statutes.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15282 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
The Secretary-Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule. Hearing None,
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15282 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15283, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Lincoln Financial/Liberty Mutual for the District’s will
provide long-term disability insurance for the District employees for the period of January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020.
Proposed Ord. No. 15283 was presented and read. During the renewal process for the new plan year commencing
January 1, 2020, Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. solicited bids from four (4) Long Term Disability carries all carries
responded including the incumbent. The Executive Committee reviewed the information received by Gallagher Benefits
Service, Inc. from the disability carriers. Based on comparison of the plan cost, networks, additional information that was
received, and the recommendation of Gallagher Benefits, Inc., the Committee elected to enter into a three year contract
agreement with Lincoln Financial/Liberty Mutual.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15283 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15284, Designating the underwriting team for an issue of Wastewater System
Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B and 2019C of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15284 was presented and read. The Ordinance designates the firms to underwrite the Series
2019B and 2019C Bonds, authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with the Series 2019B and 2019C Senior
Manager, and authorizes District officials to execute necessary documents.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance 15284 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3532 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Theresa A. Bellville for her 18
years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from August 27, 2001, to her retirement effective
September 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution # 3532
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3533 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Michael K. Lubiewski for his 34
years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 7, 1985, to his retirement effective
September 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, Adopting Resolution # 3533
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3534 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Brad K. Perry for his 20 years of
exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 21, 1998, to his retirement effective
September 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3534
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3535 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Mark D. Roth for his 33 years of
exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 2, 1986, to his retirement effective September 1,
2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3535
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3536 - Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Ordinance No. 15076 adopted December 13, 2018, authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with CIGNA Life Insurance Company, for the District’s
Employee Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3536
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3537 - Group Dental Benefits Plan Renewal
The adoption of Resolution No. 3537 will extend the contract with CIGNA that was previously authorized by Ordinance No.
15075, adopted December 13, 2018, and authorized the Executive Director on behalf of the Metropolitan St. Louis District
to enter into a contract with CIGNA to provide dental benefits for District employees and family members
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3537
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3538 - Group Medical Plan Benefits Renewal
The adoption of Resolution No. 3538 will extend the contract with CIGNA that was previously authorized by Ordinance No.
14834, adopted December 17, 2017, and authorized the Executive Director on behalf of the Metropolitan St. Louis District
to enter into a contract with CIGNA to administer the District’s administrative services and stop loss coverage for the
District’s self-insured health plan for District employees and family members.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, Adopting Resolution # 3538
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3539 - Pension Investment Consultant
Resolution No. 3539 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15006,
adopted August 13, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with AON Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (AON), whereby AON would
provide investment advisory services for the District’s Defined Benefit Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan and Defined
Contribution Plan.
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Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3539
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3540 - Banking Services Contract
Resolution No. 3540 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No.
14190, adopted August 13, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with US Bank N.A., whereby US Bank N.A.
would provide deposit and safekeeping services to the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, Adopting Resolution # 3540
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3541 – 2019 ED Floating Holiday
The adoption of Resolution No. 3541 will award the MSD Classified employees an additional Floating Holiday to
be used by the end of the 2019 calendar year.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3541
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – abstention; F. Dunlap - aye
ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
-NONE
Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:29 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Dunlap and seconded by Trustee Singer.
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Secretary-Treasurer