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JOURNAL OF THE (1622nd) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
August 8, 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(absent) T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
J. Singer S.M. Myers, General Counsel
J.P. Faul (phone) M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
F. Dunlap R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Also present were:
Trustee Yates called the open session to order at 5:02p.m. Roll call was made and all were present except
Trustee Mandel. Trustee Faul was available via phone. Motion was made by Trustee Singer and Seconded by
Trustee Dunlap to go into open session.
Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the July 11, 2019 (1621st) Journal of proceeding minutes. The
Journal was approved by Trustee Dunlap and seconded by Trustee Singer.
Comments by Board Chair: NONE
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Report of Board Committees:
AUDIT
Trustee Singer reported that The Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. In attendance
were Trustees Singer, Dunlap, Faul, Mandel, and Yates. The Chairman had no introductory comments. The
Committee approved the minutes from the July 2, 2019 meeting.
Next, Internal Audit presented the engagement report titled, “Process Review of the Legal Department”, which
involved a review of the administrative processes utilized by the District’s Legal Department to operate the
District’s General Counsel Function. The scope did not extend to or include the procedures utilized to litigate or
resolve legal matters facing the District.
The engagement received a “Satisfactory” or “Clean” opinion. No significant issues were noted. Two
Opportunities for Improvement were presented and discussed with the Committee. Questions from the
Committee were addressed by Staff throughout the presentation. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:44
am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2019. This concludes the Audit
Committee Report.
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Tamara Clinton MSD Rhoda Hall Trekk
Shonnah Paredes MSD Ed Laux RJN Group
Jon Sprague MSD Jeff Kaestner Trekk
Tracey Coleman MSD Dave Hasty Wood
Brian Stone MSD Todd Loretto MSD
Sean Hadley MSD Chris Davis Site
Mellissa Carver Jacobs Susie McFarlind White Coleman and Assoc
Rebecca Losli MSD Ron Krusie Burns & McDonnell
Tom Sullivan Jason Terry Gilmore&Bell
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FINANCE
Trustee Dunlap reported that the Finance Committee met on July 30, 2019 with Trustees Dunlap, Yates, Faul,
Singer and Mandel in attendance. The minutes from the June 4, 2019 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda consisted of a review of the District’s Employees’ Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation
report as of December 31, 2018, by Bill Winningham of Milliman. The actuarial valuation of the Plan is intended to
determine the recommended level of employer contribution for the 2019 calendar year and to assess the relative
funded position of the plan on an ongoing basis. The funded status was 82.6% as of December 31, 2018. The
Committee asked Mr. Winningham run additional funding scenarios that would amortize unfunded positions over
a shorter timeframe. The results will be reviewed at a future meeting. Mr. Winningham also reported on the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board’s new accounting standards for public pension plans and participating
employers.
Next on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of July 29, 2019. Staff
stated that the portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy.
The next item pertained to a staff request to exercise the first of a two-year renewal option of the contract with
Accelerated Information Systems (AIS). AIS will provide Laserfiche Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
software as a solution for the District’s document and records management and process automation needs. This
will be Resolution #3531 on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda was an ordinance that authorizes staff to issue up to $29,000,000 in Subordinate Wastewater
System Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A to be repaid over 20 years at a fixed rate for the purpose of improving,
renovating, repairing, replacing and equipping the District’s wastewater system. This will be Ordinance #15265
on tonight’s agenda.
The next item on the agenda consisted of a request by staff authorizing a resolution to approve a budget transfer
of $4,005,240 of unencumbered appropriated balances between multiple funds. This will be Resolution #3529 on
tonight’s agenda.
The last item on the agenda was a resolution to close the Stormwater Operations & Maintenance Fund 5130 and
to transfer any remaining balance to the Districtwide Stormwater Fund 5120. This will be Resolution #3530 on
tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 27, 2019. This
concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Trustee Dunlap reported that The Program Management Committee met on July 30, 2019 at 8:35 a.m. The
meeting was attended by trustees Faul, Yates, Mandel, Singer, and Dunlap.
The minutes of the July 2, 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. 15245 – Lemay Pump Station Sluice Gate Replacement – Supplemental Appropriation – This is an
unplanned supplemental appropriation to an existing project being constructed by KCI Construction.
Staff requested an additional $320,000 in funding to complete unplanned work on the deteriorated bar screens at
the pump station. The issues were discovered during the sluice gate repairs. The District would see significant
savings by performing the work as part of the current contract. Staff entertained questions from the committee
regarding one of the minority sub-contractors performing on the project.
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Ordinance No.’s 15247, 15248 & 15249 – Staff provided details of three CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure grants being awarded to reduce combined sewer overflows to the River Des Peres, per the District’s
Consent Decree. Staff answered questions from the committee on the grant application process and the
requirements for reimbursement.
Ordinance No. 15253 – Capilia Sanitary Relief – Staff requested authorization to proceed to condemnation on two
parcels to obtain permanent and temporary easements to complete the design and keep the project on schedule.
Staff provided details on the project and had a discussion with the committee on the disposition of two remaining
parcels.
Resolution No. 3528 – Maryland Avenue and Whittier Street – Staff is requesting the approval of the Board to
declare two parcels previously purchased for flood mitigation and a future project as surplus. The properties are
no longer necessary for future improvements and there is interest in the properties. Any future property
transactions would require additional Board approval.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting
was adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Yates reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday, July
30, 2019 at approximately 9:34 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.
Chairperson Mandel called roll, had no further comments and by motion of all Trustees present, approved the July
2, 2019 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher regarding the Rate Commission. Brian gave a brief
overview of the Public Meeting held July 24, 2019 and also the Deliberations Meeting held July 29, 2019. There
is no Board action required at this time.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher regarding the status of the Charter Plan Amendment
Commission. Brian indicated that the first meeting of the Commission was held July 29, 2019 and all but one
member was able to attend. The Commission was able to cover and discuss Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Charter
Plan and intend to cover Articles 4, 5 and 6 at next month's meeting. The Commission plans to meet on the last
Monday of every month. There is no Board action required at this time.
The next agenda item, "Discussion by Bret Berthold and Rich Unverferth Regarding Recent Rain and Storm
Events", was tabled for discussion for the September Committee meeting.
At 9:37 a.m., Chairperson Mandel moved to go into Closed Session to discuss Confidential or Privileged
Communications Between MSD and Its Auditor Under § 610.021(17) and was seconded by Trustee Yates. At
10:05 a.m., Chairperson Mandel moved to end Closed Session, was seconded by Trustee Yates, and moved to
return to Open Session.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m. by Chairperson Mandel. The next meeting date is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
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Comments by the Executive Director: None
Comments from the Public: None
Submission of Public Hearing Reports: None
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15210 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – River
Des Peres (13078)
Making an 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 – River Des Peres (13078)
in the City of St. Louis and Parts of St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15211 - Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2020) (12010)
Appropriating Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the General Fund and Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used 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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15212 - Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and Force Main (11817)
(Substation Upgrade)
Appropriating Two Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($2,315,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund for electrical customer substation construction in Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and Force Main
(11817) (Substation Upgrade) 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 an
agreement under Contract No. 21817 with Union Electric Company, dba Ameren-Missouri to provide financial
assistance for electrical customer substation construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15213 - Rainridge Ct. Property Buyout (13302)
Appropriating Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for property acquisition, demolition, and related activities of real property rights in order to protect sanitary
and storm sewer facilities in Rainridge Ct. Property Buyout (13302) 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. 15214 - Brookvale Terrace – Parkfield Terrace Storm
Improvements (11600)
Appropriating Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund for cost-
sharing for storm sewer construction in Brookvale Terrace – Parkfield Terrace Storm Improvements (11600) in
the City of Manchester, 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.
21818 with the City of Manchester, Missouri to provide financial assistance for storm sewer construction.
Edited 9/6/19 Pg. 6
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15215 - Brookshire Sanitary Relief (Brookshire Dr to Cougar
Dr) (12104)
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 Brookshire Sanitary Relief (Brookshire Dr to Cougar Dr) (12104) in Unincorporated St.
Louis County, Missouri 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 &/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. 15216 - Conway Village Sanitary Relief (Conway Rd to I-64)
(12131)
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 Conway Village Sanitary Relief (Conway Rd to I-64) (12131) in the City
of Town and Country, Missouri 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. 15217 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Sanitary
System Improvements (11144)
Appropriating Five Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Dollars ($591,000.00) from the General Fund and Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in
Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Sanitary System Improvements (11144) in various municipalities 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. 11011 with Wood Environment &
Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15218 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I
Reduction (2021) Contract A (12508)
Appropriating Fifty-One Thousand Dollars ($51,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
design of public I/I removal in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2021) Contract A
(12508) in the Cities of Ballwin, Manchester, 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. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of public I/I
removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15219 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I
Reduction (2021) Contract B (12509)
Appropriating Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($47,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
design of public I/I removal in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2021) Contract B
(12509) in the Cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Bel-Ridge, Bel-Nor, Ferguson, and Moline Acres, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid
design of public I/I removal.
Edited 9/6/19 Pg. 7
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15220 - Fenton Creek Pump Station (P-425) Improvements
(12166)
Appropriating Four Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Dollars ($432,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers, forcemain and pump station in Fenton Creek Pump Station
(P-425) Improvements (12166) in 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. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary
sewers, forcemain and pump station.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15221 - Fishpot Trunk West and Ed Lou Lane I/I Reduction
(Smith Dr and Vlasis Dr) (12173)
Appropriating One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($145,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Fishpot Trunk West and Ed Lou Lane I/I Reduction (Smith
Dr and Vlasis Dr) (12173) in the Cities of Ellisville and Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract
No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary
sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15222 - Grand Glaize Trunk Sanitary Relief (Ballwin Golf Club
to Claymont Cove Ct) (12272)
Appropriating Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Dollars ($253,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Grand Glaize Trunk Sanitary Relief (Ballwin Golf Club to
Claymont Cove Ct) (12272) in the City of Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011
with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15223 - Lower Meramec Tunnel I/I Source Reduction (13164)
Appropriating Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
design of sanitary sewers in Lower Meramec Tunnel I/I Source Reduction (13164) in 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. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for
the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15224 - Oakwood Farms Pump Station (P-470)
Elimination (12364)
Appropriating One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($124,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Oakwood Farms Pump Station (P-470) Elimination (12364)
in the City of Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15225 - Saylesville Sanitary Relief (Saylesville Dr to S
Greentrails Dr) (12200)
Appropriating Six Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Dollars ($646,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for design of sanitary sewers in Saylesville Sanitary Relief (Saylesville Dr to S Greentrails Dr) (12200) in the
City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Edited 9/6/19 Pg. 8
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15226 - Schuetz Road Sanitary Relief (Forest Brook Ln
to Sunny Wood Ct) (10161)
Appropriating Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to
be used for design of sanitary sewers in Schuetz Road Sanitary Relief (Forest Brook Ln to Sunny Wood Ct)
(10161) in 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. 11011 with Wood
Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15227 - St. Jacques Sanitary Relief (St. Jacques St to N
Lafayette St) (12213)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of
sanitary sewers in St. Jacques Sanitary Relief (St. Jacques St to N Lafayette St) (12213) in 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. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15228 - Valley Public I/I Reduction (Clarkson Rd and Kehrs Mill
Rd) (12507)
Appropriating Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of
public I/I removal in Valley Public I/I Reduction (Clarkson Rd and Kehrs Mill Rd) (12507) in the Cities of
Chesterfield, Ellisville, and Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment &
Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the aforesaid design of public I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15229 - Lemay Sanitary System Improvements (11145)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to amend Contract No. 11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for design in Lemay Sanitary System
Improvements (11145) in various municipalities and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15230 - Lemay Public I/I Reduction (2021) Contract A
(12059)
Appropriating Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of
public I/I removal in Lemay Public I/I Reduction (2021) Contract A (12059) in the Cities of Glendale, Kirkwood,
Oakland, Webster Groves, and Green 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 amend
Contract No. 11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for the aforesaid design of public I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15231 - Price to Pioneer Sanitary Relief (12368)
Appropriating Five Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Dollars ($592,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Price to Pioneer Sanitary Relief (12368) in the Cities of
Olivette and Oakland, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co.,
Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Edited 9/6/19 Pg. 9
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15232 - St. George Creek Sanitary Relief (Daisy Ln to
Gravois Rd to New Hampshire Ave) (12212)
Appropriating Three Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Dollars ($362,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in St. George Creek Sanitary Relief (Daisy Ln to Gravois Rd
to New Hampshire Ave) (12212) in 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.
11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15233 - WW-2 and WW-3 Warson Woods Sanitary Relief
(12302)
Appropriating One Million One Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($1,107,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in WW -2 and WW -3 Warson Woods Sanitary Relief (12302) in the
Cities of Glendale, Rock Hill, Warson Woods, Ladue, and Kirkwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No.
11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15234 - Lower & Middle RDP CSO Controls System
Improvements (11109)
Appropriating Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and
Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for design in
Lower & Middle RDP CSO Controls System Improvements (11109) in various municipalities 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. 10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the
aforesaid design services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15235 - Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney
PS) (11711)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary storage tunnel in Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney
PS) (11711) in 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. 10734 with Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary storage tunnel.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15236 - Jefferson Barracks Tunnel Consolidation Sewers
(11957)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Jefferson Barracks Tunnel Consolidation Sewers (11957) in
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. 10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group
Inc. for the aforesaid design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15237 - Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and Force Main (11817)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of a pump station in Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and Force Main (11817)
in 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. 10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group
Inc. for the aforesaid design of a pump station.
Edited 9/6/19 Pg. 10
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15238 - LMRDP CSO Storage Tunnel (Broadway to RDP
Tubes) (11820)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of CSO storage tunnel in LMRDP CSO Storage Tunnel (Broadway to
RDP Tubes) (11820) 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. 10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the aforesaid design of CSO storage tunnel.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15239 - Maline Creek CSO BP 051 & 052 Local Storage
Facility (Chain of Rocks Dr to Church Dr) (11656)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of CSO storage tunnel 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; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No.
10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the aforesaid design of CSO storage tunnel.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15240 - RDP Tributaries & Upper RDP CSO Controls &
Lower Meramec System Improvements (11153)
Appropriating Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for design in RDP
Tributaries & Upper RDP CSO Controls & Lower Meramec System Improvements (11153) in various municipalities
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. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for
the aforesaid design services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15241 - Lower Meramec River System Improvements –
Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary tunnel in Lower Meramec River System Improvements –
Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746) in the Cities of Fenton 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 amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid
design of sanitary tunnel.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15242 - RDP Tributaries (Deer Creek) CSO Tunnel (12441)
Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pre-design in RDP Tributaries (Deer Creek) CSO Tunnel (12441) in
various municipalities 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. 20202 with HDR
Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid pre-design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15243 - Upper RDP (University City) CSO Storage Tunnel
(12440)
Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for planning assistance for pre-design of the Upper River Des Peres
(University City) CSO storage tunnel in Upper RDP (University City) CSO Storage Tunnel (12440) in the City of
University City, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid
planning assistance for pre-design of the Upper River Des Peres (University City) CSO storage tunnel.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
consent agenda ordinance #15210 – 15243 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Edited 9/6/19 Pg. 11
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances - None
Resolutions - None
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15244, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15244 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Soulard Second Street, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company 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 $777,000 and
Soulard Second Street, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company is requesting approximately $777,000
reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer,
that the ordinance # 15244 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15245, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15245 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21755 consists of the
removal and replacement of six (6) sluice gates and actuators, two (2) new stop logs, and appurtenances at Pump
Station No. 1 and the replacement of the river gate and actuator at Pump Station No. 2. The purpose of this project is
to provide necessary replacement of gates and stop logs for continued facility operation. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 408 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15245 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15246, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15246 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21782 consists of
improvements to reduce humidity and replace corroded elements. This construction is the first phase of a multi-phase
improvement program. The purpose of this project is to alleviate inefficient HVAC system, excessive humidity, and
corroded components in the Lower Meramec Wastewater Treatment Facility Pump Station. This project is scheduled
to be completed in 330 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15246 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15247, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15247 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with BRG NLD Chippewa 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 one
underground infiltration chamber system. Total cost of the project is estimated at $109,886 and BRG NLD Chippewa
LLC, is requesting approximately $81,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15247 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15248, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15248 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Hawthorne Apartments, 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 three bioretention basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $316,800 and Hawthorne
Apartments, LLC, is requesting approximately $316,800 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15248 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15249, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15249 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Forest Park Southeast Restoration 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 one bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is estimated at $63,600 and Forest
Park Southeast Restoration LLC, is requesting approximately $63,600 reimbursement for the cost of green
infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15249 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15250, 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15250 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the construction of
needed repair, replacement, or improvement projects to address needs at facilities such as treatment plants and
pump stations.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15250 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15251, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15251 was presented and read. This project consists of the purchase and removal of 3
homes. These 3 homes are necessary for the construction of a sanitary storage facility to alleviate building
backups during wet weather conditions. District staff will be authorized to negotiate with the property owners
and purchase the properties without further Board action. A real property acquisition consultant will perform all
negotiations and management of the property acquisition from the first contact with the owners through the
closing.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15251 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15252, Appropriating Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars
($275,000.00) from the District wide 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15252 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21816 consists of the
construction of approximately 602 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 36-inches in diameter,
and approximately 390 lineal feet of concrete swale, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate
yard and basement flooding at 185 and 217 Hickory Tree Lane in the City of Ballwin, Missouri. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15252 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15253, 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15253 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 Cities of
Crestwood and Grantwood Village, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to
construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 2,770 lineal feet of 8-inch to 18-inch diameter
sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and
overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSO’s (BP-370 and
BP-581). Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15253 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15254, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15254 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 twenty (20) parcels of ground located in the City of
Olivette, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which
consists of the construction of approximately 6,310 lineal feet of 8-inch to 21-inch diameter sanitary sewers and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers.
This project will provide for the elimination of four (4) constructed SSO’s (BP-416, BP-417, BP-433 and BP-476), and the
removal of wet weather pumping station P-790. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the
owners.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15254 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15255, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15255 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#21832 with TREKK Design Group, LLC. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with detailed
information regarding sewer systems by performing services such as project inspection reconnaissance, field
investigations of sewer system and structures, inspection prioritization and project set-up, field verification, map
updates, floodwall river gate inspections, sanitary sewer overflow monitoring, work order management, and post
inspection review. These services will form the basis for District led preventive maintenance and rehabilitation
activities. These investigations also provide assistance for the Operations Department with their sewer cleaning and
manhole inspection activities.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15255 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Edited 9/6/19 Pg. 15
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15256, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15256 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 3 to Contract #20477 with ADS Environmental Services. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff
with information regarding separate sanitary, combined, and storm sewer system flows during dry and wet weather
conditions at approximately 300 locations annually for durations ranging from three (3) months to twelve (12) months.
This data is a diagnostic tool that will be used to meet Consent Decree requirements, refine hydraulic models,
determine project effectiveness, and support inflow/infiltration (I/I) investigations. The data from these meters will also
be used to support the District’s ongoing programs such as the CMOM, Asset Management, Sewer Prioritization,
Stormwater Control Programs, the SSO Control Plan, the CSO Control Plan, and the Infiltration & Inflow Reduction
Program.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15256 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15257, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15257 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 1 to Contract #21698 with DTLS Inc. for landscape design services associated with the design of projects as needed
throughout the District. Services provided include landscape architecture design and horticultural services as needed for
green infrastructure and streambank stabilization projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants.
Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract amendment of $250,000 brings
the total maximum amount of $500,000. This will be the first of two option year renewals provided for in the original
contract based on performance.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15257 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap – aye
*GROUP 15258 - 15261
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15258, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15258 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 2 to Contract #21640 with Real Estate Analysts Limited for property appraisal services associated with the
acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided
on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to
exceed $60,000. This will be the second and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract based on
performance. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2021.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15259, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15259 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 2 to Contract #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. The
appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned
on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $60,000. This will be the second and final option year renewal provided for
in the original contract based on performance. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2021.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15260, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15260 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 2 to Contract #21642 with Przada Appraisal Services LLC for property appraisal services associated with the
acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an
as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed
$60,000. This will be the second and final two option year renewal provided for in the original contract based on
performance. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2021.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15261, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15261 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 2 to Contract #21643 with DJ Howard & Associates, Inc. for property appraisal services associated with the
acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided
on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to
exceed $60,000. This will be the second and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract based on
performance. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15258 -15261 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15262, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15262 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 1 to Contract #21717 with Reitz & Jens Inc. for the design of the Grand Glaize WWTF Floodwall Protection (13072)
project. Grand Glaize WWTF Floodwall Protection (13072) is a lump sum cost project for the design of approximately 1,400
lineal feet of floodwall and approximately 500 feet of earth berm and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to
provide flood protection for the Grand Glaize Wastewater Treatment Facility and maintenance facility buildings. The project
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design includes flood protection measures to maintain full plant operation at the 25-year flood elevation as required by
MDNR regulations and full operation of the plant with operational intervention flood fight protocol for the 100-year flood
elevation. The construction cost estimate for this project is $2,750,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2020.
The amended design appropriation is $835,000.00.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance 15262 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15263, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15263 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #10422 is to continue to
collect stream gauging information in 25 watersheds. For FY2020, the USGS will continue the operation and
maintenance of the existing network of 40 stream gauging stations in 25 watersheds within the District’s area. Stream
stage (water surface) and rainfall amounts will be collected with stream discharges (flow rates) determined for each
gauging station. Stream stage will be measured and recorded at 5-minute intervals and transmitted via satellite to the
USGS and automatically downloaded into a database. Stage and discharge values will be displayed in a real-time
fashion on the USGS public web page. In addition, data reports or evaluations are provided by the USGS as an
extension of staff, as requested for use by the District. The data will be used to provide reliable flood peak and stage
estimates for use in hydrologic and hydraulic models or calculations at project locations within a drainage basin.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15263 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15264, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15264 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 9 to Contract #20514 with Access Engineering, LLC to provide design services for all projects included in the
Stormwater Streambank Stabilization Design (Contract A) (12686) project. This project consists of the design and
preparation of construction documents for multiple stormwater streambank stabilization projects. This design contract
consists of four (4) potential stormwater streambank stabilization projects. The preliminary construction cost estimate for all
of the projects is $3,709,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15264 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15265, 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15265 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes MSD to issue up to $29,000,000 in
Subordinate Wastewater System Revenue Bonds (State of Missouri – Direct Loan Program), Series 2019A to be repaid
over 20 year at a fixed rate equal to 30% of the Revenue Bond Index as published in The Bond Buyer most recently prior to
the Closing Date, rounded up to the nearest 0.01%.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15265 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3526 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Kelly K. Kinder for his 37
years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 19, 1981, to his retirement
effective August 1, 2019
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, Adopting Resolution # 3526
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3527 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to George P. Rozier for his 13
years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from November 28, 2005, to his retirement
effective August 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3527
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3528 - Maryland Ave. & Whittier Street
The Executive Director of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (District) has recommended to the Board of
Trustees that District real properties, located at 4205 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63108 and 345 Whittier,
St. Louis, Missouri, 63108, are no longer necessary or useful in the District’s operations and therefore, should be
declared as surplus property.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution # 3528
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3529 - Transfer of Fund Balance OMCI
Transferring unencumbered appropriated balances totaling Four Million Five Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars
($4,005,240) from the General Fund #1101 and the District-wide Stormwater Fund #5120 to the Wastewater
Emergency Fund #4122, Stormwater Regulatory Fund #5110, Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Fund #5130,
Coldwater Creek OMCI Fund #5564, Loretta-Joplin OMCI #5574, North Affton OMCI Fund #5579, Watkins Creek
OMCI Fund #5587, Wellston OMCI Fund #5589, Meramec River Basin Subd #449 OMCI Fund #5591, Sanitary
Replacement Fund #6660, Improvement Fund #4102, Water Backup Fund #4104 and the General Insurance Fund
#4105 to allow for the proper classification of expenses in the District’s year-end financial statements.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3529
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3530 - Transfer of Fund Balance Stormwater
The adoption of Resolution No. 3530 will transfer sums of monies from the Stormwater Operations and Maintenance
Fund 5130 and any monies hereinafter received by said Fund.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, Adopting Resolution # 3530
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3531 - Enterprise Content Management & Services Software System
Provider
The adoption of Resolution No. 3531 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 14925, adopted July 12, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Accelerated Information Systems (AIS),
whereby AIS will provide Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software and services for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3531
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap – aye
ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
- Creve Coeur Creek Public I/I Reduction South (September)
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